Chapter Three
Smartest Witch and Wizard.
Five of the Marauders walked casually into Potions class, forcibly dragging Ron behind them. They sat him in a chair and only moved away from him after they threatened to put a full body bind on him if he moved to leave the class. He sat there, grumbling about why it was important that he had to be in Potions. Harry held up the Marauders Spellbook and said that all their prayers were answered with it.
Snape walked into the room angrily, and this only provoked the six to talk louder. They beamed at him beatifically as he glared at them. Serena nodded at Harry, which was his cue to act on what was needed for the first competition. He walked arrogantly up to Snape's desk.
"Connie! Good duel, good duel." Harry said, causing the students in class to hold their sides as they forced themselves to hold the laughter in.
"What do you want, Mr. Potter? You are wasting my time, which is much more precious than yours." Snape said, his eyes only slits as his anger went unchecked.
"I doubt that, but I have official business." Harry said lazily, handing him a piece of parchment. "I am no longer allowed to invite Slytherins into competitions, so I am to give a list of the people that were elected by Dumbledore himself to you. You are to have them all sign this before lunch. So get to work." He said rather easily before sitting at his desk next to Serena again.
"Today we will be working on a very difficult potion, that if made incorrectly will kill the person trying it. The directions are in your book, as well as the ingredient list. Anyone who talks will be spending a month with me in detention." Snape said vehemently. "Mr. Potter that does mean you as well."
"Of course, of course." Harry said.
"Of course, Sir." Snape corrected.
"I told you on the train, you don't have to be formal for my sake, Connie." Harry said smiling.
"50 points from Gryffindor!" Snape shouted. "Leave my class, now! Nothing short of the Headmasters permission will have you back in this class, or any of my classes!"
Harry moved the Marauders book to his bag, or it seemed till he waved his hand and it became invisible before flying to Ron's lap, landing easily. Then he stood. "Fine, I'll be back with the Headmaster shortly." Harry said, walking calmly to Hermione's table. "What's the Headmasters password?"
"His favorite muggle candy." Hermione said smiling.
"Gotcha." Harry said. Then walking backwards from the room. "Fear not my friends and fellow schoolmates, I shall return! Slytherins, you can fear that its alright. Here, a prank before leaving." Harry smiled waving his hands. Cauldrons all over the class disappeared for every Slytherin, as well as all of Snape's. Harry kept his smile innocent. "Hmm, wonder what could have happened." He added as he walked out of the classroom.
Harry walked easily from the class, and found Sam just outside the great hall. He smiled as he saw her looking around, confused. He forgot he was supposed to give her a tour after the welcoming feast. He walked up to her cheerfully, thinking that his potions problems could wait for now.
"Hey, Sam. Still need a tour?" Harry said.
"You should be in class Harry." Sam said, laughing when he shook his head.
"Got kicked out. I was told only an act of the headmaster would get me back in." Harry said. "It was a boring class anyway. I believe I can skip it today. Are you lost?"
"Not lost, I know where I am. I just don't know how to get anywhere else." Sam said. "This place is more than a little intimidating."
"Where were you trying to go?" Harry asked.
"I was trying to get to Remus' office. I'm supposed to meet my Mum today about the meal at the reception." Sam said. "I'm already late."
"Why didn't you follow Moony?" Harry asked.
"Because he had a meeting with the Headmaster. I told him I should be able to get to his office with no problems, then the stairs started moving when I came out here." Sam said, now looking worried.
"Sam, just give me your hand." Harry said. When she did, Harry moved with her to her parents house. "Easier than the floo network." He said laughing at her shock.
"What was that?" Sam asked.
"That's how I travel long distances without a car." Harry said smiling. "Hey, can I help you out? My class is almost two hours today, and its followed by history of magic. Neither seems too interesting."
"Sure, Harry. Shouldn't we let someone know where you are though?" Sam asked. Harry nodded.
Guys, I'll see you at lunch. I'm skipping History of Magic and hanging out with Sam. Someone tell Moony okay?
Wait, wait, wait! Serena thought.
Serena NO! He heard Hermione say just before.
Bloody Hell! That was Ron.
Wow, I've never seen a cauldron explode like that! Neville thought.
Well, I'm kicked out too Harry. How do I meet up with you?
Just think about being beside me. But who's going to tell Moony?
I will, Harry. Hermione thought. You two be careful.
Of course Mione. Get good notes for History. Harry thought as Serena appeared on his left side.
"Hello love. What did you do?"
"Caused Connie's cauldron to blow. Didn't help that I was seen with my wand out." Serena said happily.
"Oh, I forgot!" Harry said. He kissed her warmly and waved his hand. A box appeared in his other hand and he handed it to Serena. "Happy Birthday!"
Serena gasped then hugged him tightly. "Thank you, Harry!" She opened the box to find a brilliantly shining gold necklace with a heart split in half. Half of it was a black diamond the other an emerald. She laughed. "This would suit me well wouldn't it?"
"Of course." Harry said.
"Is that the one you asked me to help you find?" Sam asked, not really looking.
"Yeah." Harry said. "Thanks for that. I'm more than a little clueless on jewelry."
"Who is there!" Alan yelled. "I am armed!"
"We know you have arms!" Harry yelled back. "No need to be angry about it."
"Who is that!" Alan yelled again.
"Its me, Sam!" Sam yelled. "Harry and Serena are with me!"
Alan came from the hallway smiling. "Sorry about that, I wasn't expecting such a ruckus. Hello Harry, Serena, wasn't expecting you two today."
"Neither were we, but we got bored." Serena said cheerfully.
Guys, Moony isn't happy! Hermione thought.
"Well, it looks like we're grounded." Serena said jokingly.
"How is that possible? We are both of age!" Harry said confused.
"What are you two on about?" Sam asked.
"Moony's a bit put off at us being gone." Serena said. "So now that we are already in trouble, might as well enjoy our time out."
"Yeah, so what are we doing today?" Harry asked.
"We are going to decide on food for the reception." Sam said. "As well as decide on a caterer."
"Why not just use Dobby and Winky?" Harry asked. "I'm sure they would be willing."
"Harry, Remus and I are inviting over a hundred people." Sam said.
"So? Those two used to work at Hogwarts before coming to me. I'm sure they wouldn't mind." Harry said.
"Yeah especially since they are going to be cooking for us and the others." Serena said. "I honestly think they loved the idea."
"How would we find out though? The house is sealed up till Christmas from what Remus said." Sam responded.
"Magic, Sam. Always magic." Harry asked smiling. He pulled out his mirror. "Dobby."
"Harry sir?"
"Hello Dobby, can you come to Mr. and Mrs. Powell's home for a moment?" Harry asked happily.
"Certainly Harry sir. Is they going to be upset seeing me sir?"
"No Dobby I will tell them about you now. See you in a moment Dobby." Harry said, then put the mirror away, turning to the Powell's. "Sir, ma'am, I want you to know Dobby will be arriving shortly. Please don't act to shocked or scared around him. He is a house elf, and does not like it when people have the wrong looks on their faces. His first masters were rather mean to him. You understand of course."
"Of course, Harry." Debra, who had just arrived as he was speaking to Dobby, responded.
"I'll be on my best behavior." Alan said. This caused Harry and Serena to laugh.
"Why do that?" Serena asked.
"We never are." Harry said.
"Almost always on our worst behavior." Serena said, a charming smile touched her lips. Just then Dobby appeared.
"Harry sir, Serena miss, why is you being out of school?" Dobby squeaked.
"We are taking a small vacation." Serena said cheerfully. "Wanted to see you, Dobby. Why else would we be around?"
"You is going to be in much trouble young sir and miss." Dobby said.
"We already are Dobby, so why not a little more." Harry said. "Don't worry about us Dobby. I have a request."
Dobby brightened quickly. "Oh of course Harry sir. Whatever you is needing, I is happy to help."
"Would you and Winky be willing to cook for over a hundred people on Halloween?" Harry asked.
"We would be liking that very much sir." Dobby said. "We is being very lonely while you is being at school."
"Well, I will give Sam my mirror. You will be helping her with her wedding. Is that acceptable?" Harry asked cheerfully.
"Yes, Harry sir. Miss Sam is being very nice to Dobby this summer. Always she is saying 'please' and 'thank you'. Even Winky is liking her, and she is not liking some who come to the home." Dobby said.
"I understand. I don't like all who enter there either." Harry said smiling. Quickly his smile turned into a grin. "Dobby can I speak with you in private?"
"Of course you is able, Harry sir. I is more than happy to be talking with you." Dobby said.
"Meet me back at Grimmauld Place, as this is not my home to ask for privacy." Harry said, more as a request. Dobby disappeared. "Black, I'll be back in a moment. I have to ask him something very important." Harry said to Serena before disappearing.
Serena looked at Sam and smiled. "Well, you have the best caterers in the world now."
"How am I ever going to repay you two?" Sam asked.
"You gave Harry a way of knowing about his mum." Serena said. "We can't repay you enough for that. It's very important to him."
"Well the least I should do is pay for their days work." Sam said.
"Sam, according to Harry, the amount of pay they accept is less than ten pounds a month each." Serena said.
"He pays them so little?" Sam asked, shocked.
"He offered them more. He offered them more than one day off, at one time offering ten galleons a week. They said it is too much, and they only require one galleon a month." Serena said. "They wont accept more than that."
Just then Harry reappeared, his smiling angelic. "Well, now that that's done, what is left for you to do today?"
"Well we were supposed to meet the florist, unless you two want to magic them." Sam said jokingly.
Harry waved his hand and a dozen roses appeared. Handing them to Serena he smiled again. "Forgot those with your present. Thanks for the reminder Sam."
"No, Harry. You will not be doing everything for my wedding." Sam said. "Remus said he had more than enough to pay for a wedding."
"I know how much he has." Harry said smiling. "However my wedding present to you is that your wedding is on me."
"Actually its on us." Serena said grinning.
"Hey, Serena, got a plan. You pay for the wedding from us, and I'll give them a present on their wedding day from us." Harry said.
"Great, I pay loads, and you'll give them a blender." Serena said laughing. Harry whispered in her ear quietly. Her eyes went wide and she nodded quickly. "I'll pay."
"Children." Alan said. "I appreciate your offer, as well as Remus', but the wedding will be paid for by us, and I will not hear another word."
"But-" Harry said.
"No." Alan said warmly. "You help them enough as it is. I see that myself. Let me do this for my daughter."
"Alright. But we still have presents for them." Serena said, sticking out her tongue. Alan laughed at her.
"I believe it will be something amazing." Debra said, smiling warmly. "Now we should be off to the florist, and then the wedding coordinator."
Harry and Serena spent the next two hours looking at flower arrangements, which Serena loved. Often times she would say she wanted things like this at their wedding, to which Harry only nodded and smiled happily at her. After this they went to the wedding coordinator, who talked of places to hold the wedding, how to arrange the seating, where to have the reception, and Harry was glad these things were not an issue for them.
At lunchtime, they knew they had to leave. There was still the issue of the contest to handle. Bidding Sam and her parents goodbye they appeared outside the great hall and walked in cheerfully. Sitting at the table the other four sat starring at them quietly for a second. Then they all gave a quick sideways look at Remus and nodded to them. Harry and Serena nodded, heading up to the staff table.
"Hey, Moony." Serena said.
Harry nodded to Snape. "Connie." Serena quickly bit back her laughter, as did Remus.
"I heard you got kicked out of Potions today, Harry." Remus said.
"Yup, so did Serena, but I don't know why." Harry said.
"We decided to spend time with Mummy today." Serena said. "Since Potions was such a bore."
"I agree. Headmaster you really should look into someone who could make the lessons more interesting." Harry said. "No offense, Connie, but I heard your lessons drove a perfect student to sleep today."
Dumbledore chuckled lightly, receiving a glare from Snape. "Harry from now on you are to behave in your classes. I will not have you causing trouble, even if you are one of my best students." Dumbledore said cheerfully.
"But sir, I'm no longer allowed in Potions class. As I was told only an extreme act from you could allow such a thing." Harry said.
"Me too." Serena said. "Not that I minded much. Harry doesn't either. Potions aren't going to help us too much with our plans for the future."
"Yes, I agree. You don't require potion making to be bums and hooligans." Snape sneered.
"Well, we will be neither, Connie." Serena said, smiling happily.
"What makes you think I would believe that?" Snape asked arrogantly, sure he had won.
"Because we are simply rich." Harry said.
"Nothing simple about those vaults of ours. There are purebloods who don't have the money we do." Serena said cheerfully. At this Snapes arrogant smile fell, leaving him glaring at the two.
"Anyway." Harry said looking back to Remus. "I heard you were not quite happy with us today."
"That's right. Might I ask where you two were today?" Remus asked.
"Not right now, or we'll be hanging out at Grimmauld Place for a week or so." Harry said smiling.
"Wait, Harry. That's not a bad thing!" Serena said. "At Grimmauld Place we could...talk."
"Oh yeah!" Harry said. "How could I have forgotten." He smiled wickedly at Serena. "We skipped class and went with Sam to help her plan a wedding."
"Oh god. Why did you say that?" Remus asked.
"You asked us." Harry said.
"Harry, why do you insist on being suspended on the first day again?" Dumbledore asked.
"There are a great deal of things I would like to do without knowing that someone who has been a mentor to me can find out about in a way I don't know of." Harry said smiling.
Dumbledore laughed openly. "Well, I will not give you the vacation you are looking for. Detention for a week with Professor Lupin will do for two such as yourselves."
"They should be expelled." Snape spat angrily.
"No, that would only please them more." Dumbledore said, smiling at the two.
"Headmaster, is it possible to take NEWTS early?" Harry asked, an idea forming.
"Why do you ask Harry?" Dumbledore responded.
"I believe me and Serena, as well as all the Marauders could pass the Advanced Potions NEWT right now, with only one book between us." Harry said smiling. "All you would have to do is pick the potion and leave us the book."
"Harry, what are getting at?" Remus asked.
"I'm tired of hanging out in the dungeons." Harry said. "I want a way out. This might just do it. You know that there are only two you would have to worry about, and I bet even they will pass easily."
"You see, the boy is afraid of my teaching. He is afraid he will be embarrassed in class." Snape said, his arrogance returning.
"I wasn't the one embarrassed today was I?" Harry asked. "I just don't feel like having to come back to school next year just to serve detentions."
"I will look into this, and give you an answer on Friday." Dumbledore said. "Can you survive school for that long without causing more trouble than normal?"
"That's still quite a bit of trouble." Harry said smiling. He waved his hand, turning Malfoy into a frog. "Sure you don't want me to cause less trouble?"
"The same amount I have grown used to will be fine, Harry." Dumbledore said still smiling. "Also, remember our meeting tonight."
"I will be there, sir. Would it be alright to bring Serena?" Harry asked. "Just in case we have to come up with compromises."
"I see no harm in this. But please, make it only the two of you." Dumbledore said. "I will have Remus in our meetings as well."
"Alright sir." Serena said seriously.
Harry slapped his head quickly. "I completely forgot!" Harry said quickly. He pulled his wands and began working quickly. Parchments began to appear out of nowhere on the tables in front of everyone. Harry looked back at the teachers. "You lot can only vote on two options. The last is a surprise of the Marauders'."
"Harry, will this be a surprise such as last year?" Dumbledore asked.
"No, Headmaster. It will not be anywhere near as bad." Harry said. "I promised you that when I offered the idea."
"Yes you did. However you have a way of finding loopholes to your promises." Dumbledore said smiling.
"I never broke the rules you set for my pranks though. You said the last part was too far last year, even though I'm not entirely sure if it was the prank or what Malfoy did." Harry said.
"It was a bit of both, Harry." Dumbledore said. "With no reason to react like that, we will have no reason to worry about that kind of retaliation."
"He probably deserved it." Snape said.
"Sod off, Connie." Harry growled. "It didn't happen to me. Two friends of mine, neither of which was even involved in our prank, were stripped naked before an entire school for being nothing but virtuous. If you even think of laughing I will show you how I repayed your house for such actions."
"I see you don't like it when pranks come back on you." Snape said, venom in his voice.
"If I was attacked, or even one of the Marauders, we would have laughed and retaliated. Those two girls had done nothing wrong, only in the wrong place at the worst time. Kind of like you are now." Harry said. "Want to see what happened to them Connie?" Harry waved his wand, leaving Snape again in women's underwear. "They didn't have the benefit of knickers though, Connie. Imagine how those two girls felt that day. Which is why I did this to Malfoy." Harry waved his wand again causing Snape to hang from the ceiling tied to a rope.
The students began laughing uncontrollably. Serena smiled turned to the students. "For Head Girl, Hermione Granger!"
"For Sam and Moony!" Harry said. They looked at each other, smiling, and nodded.
"For a weeks detention!" They cried in unison, then walked back to their table.
"Good trick, but its been done." Ginny said, smiling.
"Yeah mate, we need original." Ron said.
"How bout an old twist that wasn't done last time?" Harry asked.
"That could work, love." Serena said.
"Black is right, Harry." Neville said.
"Don't call me that, Neville." Serena said.
"Why not, Black?" Neville asked.
"Only Harry is allowed." Serena said seriously.
"Come on Black, don't be like that." Neville said.
"I'm warning you Neville!" Serena said.
"You might want to listen to her mate." Harry said, look worried for Neville.
"Its just a name. Are you not proud of it Black?" Neville responded, smiling.
"That's IT!" Serena shouted, pulling her wand she sent a hex Harry had never heard before.
Seeing Neville's face after the hex hit him Harry's eyes widened. Then he burst into laughter. Neville's nose was no longer his nose. Covering his face as Ginny told him what had happened, he ran from the great hall to avoid others noticing. Harry tried to fight it off, but the laughter kept coming. Soon Ron was joining him, as well as Serena, Hermione, and Ginny. They were all in tears as lunch ended. Walking to Gryffindor tower, they could barely speak for gasping for air.
Once they calmed themselves down, they began looking at the winners of the days competition. They all laughed at who had won each one. Harry and Hermione began discussing what to do about new rooms in Gryffindor. They had finally decided that they should just add a wing to Gryffindor tower and began searching out how to do it. Ginny decided to check on Neville while everyone was busy.
Within an hour, Harry and Hermione had learned the spells needed. Soon spells were attacking the left wall of Gryffindor tower just under the stairway to the girls dorms. As soon as it was done, they placed a picture taken on Harry's birthday of all six Marauders. Giving it the password 'Sam' they entered and began setting the place to look appropriate for three soon to be married couples. They decided to leave this as a way for others in the future to use when they were gone. Once the place was set and began to look like a wonderful place they admired their work.
The rooms were decorated to their personal tastes. Ginny and Neville's room looking much like the one in London, was a pale blue with oak dressers, night tables, and a vanity table for Ginny. Hermione and Ron's was set in a color Harry couldn't describe, looking a mix between red and purple. The bed seemed huge for only two people. Hermione commented that they liked that large bed from the flat. Their dressers were made of cherry red wood that Harry also could not place. Harry and Serena's room was done in Gryffindor red, with black marble dressers and fireplace. A small couch rested in front of it, and their bed was large, though still smaller than Ron and Hermione's. The Common Room for them was also in Gryffindor red with a stone fireplace, three small sofas, a large coffee table, and a very large table with six chairs for studying. Harry, feeling quite proud of their work, began moving their things into what now looked exactly like another flat.
The others were extremely happy about what was now dubbed 'The marriage dorms'. Ginny informed them that Neville would not return for a week, and he asked that no one visited him in that condition. This caused them all to start laughing again. They shared what had been going on that day. Serena and Ron were planning DA meetings for the month while Harry and Hermione made their new dwelling. Discussing the DA meetings lasted them until dinner, where they all sat happily eating the food that appeared in front of them. Harry was happy that the food wouldn't completely disappear under Ron's hungered reach, as he was quite hungry himself.
When dinner was little over half finished the five Marauders walked to the staff table. They looked very cheerful, seeing Remus and Sam together, along with Dumbledore talking comfortably about Remus' first day of classes. They listened intently while Remus talked happily about how the classes were going. They didn't speak until Remus had finished. They smiled cheerfully when he was done however.
"Hey, Moony." Serena said.
"How was whatever else you had to do Sam?" Harry asked.
"It went well. We decided on that huge church they showed us the picture of." Sam said. "You know, the one you both said looked amazing."
"Bloody hell!" Harry said. "How are you going to manage to decorate that?"
"I was hoping you lot would help us the day before." Sam said.
"We'd be honored." Serena said.
"Of course, though I think Dumbledore would be a better choice. He is a master with making things look wonderful. Hagrid too." Harry said seriously.
"I heard that from Remus. Unfortunately, I don't know either of them well enough to ask." Sam said, blushing as Dumbledore nodded to her.
"Sir, you wouldn't mind helping her, would you?" Harry asked.
"We'll help too, of course." Serena said. "When Neville gets back to normal I'm sure he wouldn't mind either."
"What happened to Neville?" Remus asked.
"Serena switched his bits with his nose." Ginny said, again fighting back laughter.
"Why?" Sam asked, confused at the situation.
"He didn't listen when I said only Potter here can call me Black." Serena said. "I tried to warn him."
"So did I." Harry said.
"Sorry children, we are distracting you." Dumbledore said, changing the subject gracefully. "You came to us to say something I assume."
"Yes, we are ready to announce the competition winners for today." Harry said. "Also, I would like to talk to you about our new quarters when you have the time."
"Tonight, at our meeting will be fine, Harry." Dumbledore said smiling. "I must say that was a good deal of magic."
"Thank you sir." Harry said.
"Thank you, Headmaster." Hermione said.
"Now, please announce the winners." Dumbledore said.
All five stood up in front of the school. "Today's three contests have been dealt with. We have found the winner of all three awards. We will give the secret one first." Harry said.
"That's right. This years award for best teacher is." Serena said.
"Remus Lupin!" Hermione, Ron, and Ginny shouted. Harry waved his hand as new robes appeared over Lupin's clothes.
"Congratulations, Professor Lupin." Harry said. "Professor McGonagall, you were second, and Hagrid was third!" Both looked extremely pleased at this, seeing as all the students voted.
"Next is for smartest witch!" Serena said. She pouted. "I didn't win this one."
Harry laughed. "Neither did I. However, Malfoy got last place again." He said laughing.
"Again?" Serena asked.
"I can't figure it out either. Connie must have screwed up the lists. No better than his cousin really." Harry said.
"Harry." Dumbledore said warningly.
"Sorry Professor." Harry said, smiling. "Okay, I'm actually just joking, though why he was a contestant for smartest wizard is beyond me."
"So is how you got into that category." Hermione said jokingly.
"Okay, okay. Fourth place is Millicent Bulstrode!" Harry said. Millicent Bulstrode walked to the stage while the Marauders added their comments.
"Just goes to show you ugly doesn't mean smart." Ron said, a mischievous smile on his lips.
"Be nice Ron." Serena said.
"Really, its not her fault she looks like she got hit by the Knight Bus." Ginny said, biting back laughter again.
"Lets move on, before we celebrate another weeks detention." Harry said smiling.
"Third place is a Hufflepuff. We are glad they joined this year. This made us all very happy. Third is Jamie Thompson!" Serena said smiling. Jamie Thompson made her way to the stage and again the Marauders were commenting.
"Wow, cute and third." Ron said.
"Think we better start thinking the beautiful ones are the smartest." Harry said.
"Not true, or else me and Cho would have won smartest witch last year." Serena said jokingly.
"Guess so." Ginny said.
"Brains aren't everything, Black." Harry said, smiling wickedly. "There is no way casting spells are important when you are- never mind ladies and gents. Saying that is guaranteed to get me expelled." This caused laughter to spring out from the crowded hall.
"We'll talk about that later, when you can just- oh hi everyone." Serena said, her lips pulling into a smile. This only caused more laughter. "Time for number two."
"Second place is Luna Lovegood of Ravenclaw!" Ginny said. Luna came to stand in front of them.
"Good ole Loony to save the day." Ron said smiling.
"Stop it!" Ginny said.
"I was just joking! Look, Luna is laughing." Ron said.
"Both of you stop before I let Serena treat you like she did Neville." Harry said before laughing. "Well time to tell you all the number one choice."
"Of course, but do we really have to tell them?" Serena asked.
"Don't think so." Harry said. "Instead, see for yourself." Harry waved his wand over the parchment. The four girls who were voted for suddenly had their robes change. Hermione's robes again changed to show she was number 1. "Well now that that's settled. Congratulations to all our winners today!" He added as the school cheered for all four. Harry stepped back while Ron took his place.
"Congratulations, Firelight." Harry whispered to Hermione.
"Good luck, Snuffles." Hermione whispered to Harry. Harry nodded.
"Alright you lot!" Ron said. A few first years were still talking. "You lot! Midgets! Shut it!"
"Ron, you can't talk to first years that way!" Hermione said.
"Why not? It worked." Ron said proudly.
"Okay, Its time for smartest wizard!" Serena said.
"This was a tough choice apparently." Ginny said.
"Not too tough when it came to Malfoy, he's fourth hands down." Ron said happily.
"Alright, you all now know who fourth is." Ginny said.
"Get your scrawny, cross-dressing ass up here you git." Serena said, inciting more riotous acts of laughter from the crowd. Malfoy walked to the stage arrogantly.
"So which of you cheated so I would be fourth?" Malfoy spat. "Obviously I'm smarter than all of you."
"Of course Malfoy." Serena said. "That's why we are the top five in the school and you only got 1 vote!" Serena added, not bothering to bite back her laughter. The rest of the school quickly joined Serena.
"I don't believe this! You're lying! I demand to see the score!" Malfoy said.
"Dumbledore has the actual list, we only have a copy." Serena said. "So ask him." Malfoy quickly walked to Dumbledore and asked to see the list. When he saw it he turned red and began fuming.
"Third Place is Michael Corner." Ginny said. "Come on up you git!"
"Right scary your competition is, Harry." Ron said.
"With brains like this you're number 1 for sure." Serena said laughingly.
"Okay lets get this over with." Hermione said. "Second place is Zacharias Smith! Get your arrogant ass up here!"
"God another imbecile." Ginny said.
"Finally its over!" Serena said. Hermione waved her hand and Harry's robes changed to bear the number one.
"Thank you all for voting!" Hermione said.
"We're out of here!" Harry said.
"Goodnight!" Ginny said.
"Go to sleep midgets!" Ron said as they walked from the great hall. As they exited the room all the students at Slytherin table had their robes changed to Gryffindor colors. As soon as this happened Snapes robes changed to bear the words 'Hopeless loser looking for a date! Please send messages to Potions room if you do not object to cross-dressing men!"
"That boy is a menace!" Snape said.
"Yes he is." Dumbledore said. "Too bad we have no proof it was him."