Fire and Ice
Chapter 1: The Project
Professor Binns' class has always been the trio's least favorite. Even for Hermione, Hogwarts' know-it-all. Hermione never wanted to be like that, to be the all time geek at school, never. She never even thought that she would be accepted in a prestigious magic school. All the boys in the world probably think she's a boy, except for Viktor whom she dated in her 4th year but she knew it was just a fling. After that there was no 'another'. She kept on wondering why Viktor has chosen her in the first place when nobody knew her except for being a know-it-all and Harry Potter's psychic.
However, during the summer, Hermione made a decision. She was going to change. She wasn't going to be a geek at school or a know-it-all. This year she was going to be Hermione Granger, herself. Over the summer, she underwent through some physical makeovers. Her hair was no longer bushy, it was wavy and shiny. She had her eyebrows done and started to wear neutral make-up. Everybody was, of course, shocked at Hermione's transformation but in a good way. She had received compliments and has gained attention from boys as well. Hermione's just couldn't be better but little did she know, good things are always followed by bad things...
As the class got started, Professor Binns glided from the wall at the back of the class to the front of the class. "Good afternoon, students. Welcome to another year of Hogwarts and a year of Magic and it's history." The class groans but Professor Binns ignored and smiled at his 'unhappy class'
"But instead of just lecturing to you all day, I decided to do something new" He said. Everyone's attention was now on Professor Binns. They couldn't believe what he just said. What new thing?
"As my contribution to the unification of the 4 houses here in Hogwarts. I have decided that we do a project."
Seamus Finnigan raised his hand up in the air and Professor Binns nodded at his direction, giving the authority to speak. "Professor, you don't really mean that we're going to work with other student from another house, do you?"
Professor Binns smiled and said, "Of course, You-Know-Who is out there somewhere and we need every student's cooperation and there is no other way but to unify all the houses, pureblood or muggleborn." Binns turned his back against his students and said, "Unless, you could just sit here and listen to me lecture all through out the period about the history of magic"
"NO!" Everyone in class yelled then looked at each other started to fake cough and clearing their throats as if nothing happened.
Professor Binns turned around to his students again with a smile on his face. "Well then that's settled. You will do your project. I bet everyone is probably excited about what you're going to do. Well, then for your project, you will create... a play."
"A play?" Hannah Abbot repeated.
"Yes, a play. I will be dividing you into 2 groups. Everyone should have roles either on stage or backstage. The point is everyone should be working together as a group no matter what house you belong into. I will assign an ancient story for you to do since this is history after all. You will be presenting your plays in front of the entire school on the upcoming festival in 3 months. That should give you enough time to practice. Remember, this is 80 of your grade, if you don't cooperate, you will fail this class."
All the students in the class were written on the board. Professor Binns magically scrambled the names into two columns.
The 1st group consists mostly of Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws and few Gryffindors which includes Ron Weasley and Lavender Brown and 2 Slytherins, Pansy Pavarti and Millicent Bulstrode.
The 2nd group consists of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Seamus Finnigan, Neville Longbottom and Dean Thomas, Draco Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle, Blaise Zabini, Micheal Corner, Justin Finchflechey, Hannah Abott and Jack Robinson.
"Now could you please gather around with your groups that you are assigned on the board." Everybody started to move around to where Binns directed them, 1st group on the right and the 2nd group on the left. "Now, I will assign your plays. 1st group, you will do Vampire's Kiss by Mark Goldwin, an ancient story, one of my favorites, bought it when it first came out when I was about 10 years old. For the 2nd group, you will be doing Fire and Ice by Christopher Walden. A very nice romantic piece, William Shakespeare, an alchemist and a famed writer in the muggle world, based his story, Romeo and Juliet, on this one. I hope you will do a good performance of this one. Now, while we still have 20 minutes left in class. Why won't you, youngsters talk to your group mates and start planning."
2nd group turned to face towards each other with no desire to work with each other. So much for 'Dream Team'. "Alright," Harry said. "I know that everyone here don't want to be in this group."
"Thanks for stating the obvious, Potter." Malfoy sneered as his goons smirked at Harry.
"Why don't you do us a favor and stop acting like an ass, Malfoy!" Hermione yelled. She wouldn't let him walk over her this time. She wouldn't even dare stop Harry or Ron to stop them from hitting him. This time she had enough.
"Woho! Look whose finally come out of her shell. I like that new transformation of yours, Granger. Looks good on you... for a mudblood that is." Malfoy then gave her his trademark
Just as soon as Hermione was about to open her mouth, Harry interrupted and said, "Cut it out, you guys. This is no time for some juvenile fights. We have to work together for at least 3 months. I'm sure no one here wants to fail this class." Everyone nodded with agreement, including the Slytherins. "Well then it's settled, we will meet in the room of requirements after dinner at 7."
For those of you who are waiting for the next chapter of Committed to Lust or Love or Hanyou In Love will have to wait cause I'm putting them both on hold for a while and figure out how to end the story or I might let someone finish it for me so if you're interested give me a message. Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter, more coming soon!