Magical Origins
A/N: Don't got a lot of free time anymore since I'm now in college. Hope everyone enjoys this chapter.
Chapter 6: Learning Curves
Harry awake the next morning and for a moment he thought he was back at Private Drive. He dreaded the idea of being back there. He for a second, thought the whole thing had been a wonderful dream and that the idea of a magical society existing was a sick joke the Dursley's were playing on him.
When Harry finally open his eyes he was surprise to see he was in the dungeon bedroom. A bright smiled find itself on Harry's face when he realized he hadn't been dreaming and he was really at Hogwarts. He got up quickly took a shower. At first Harry didn't know what to do until he taps his wand on the warm water splash on his and stayed that way. He was surprise to even feel as if the water was washing him. Harry was enjoying the fresh water he nearly lost track of time.
Closing off the shower he steps out and the water seemed to have vaporized from his body causing him to be dry at once. Harry was beginning to love the idea of living with magic. It seemed to make life so much easier. He also couldn't see why Aunt Petunia was so against the idea of magic.
Putting on his school robes he walked down to the common room and was surprise to see how empty it looked. Noticing that some of the older students were leaving to go get breakfast Harry followed them. Harry kept a good distance away from them.
Halfway down the hall towards the Great Hall, Harry bump into someone that caused him to fall down.
"Watch where you kids are going." A suit of armor said.
Harry groaned before looking who collided into him. To his surprise, it was Lily.
"What are you doing freckles?"
"Don't call me that, and I was looking for Ron. What are you doing here?" Lily snap.
"Not that it's any of your business but i'm heading towards the Great Hall for breakfast. Then I was flatten by your fat arse." Harry said as he smirk.
"I do not have a fat arse."
Ron apparently showed up as he turn the corner.
"Lily, there you are, come on Fred and George showed me this great place for practicing magic..." Ron stop short as if suddenly realizing Harry was there. "What are you doing here Potter?" Ron snarled.
"Going for breakfast. What about you Weaslet."
"It's Weasley, and don't be acting better because you're a snake." Ron snapped. Harry frown and realized the Weasley boy was staring at him like he wanted to attack him. Harry paled when he realized more Gryffindor's were coming out.
"Ron what's going on?" A black boy asked.
"I caught this snake trying to harm a fellow lion." Ron snarled. Pointing his finger at Harry. Harry frown knowing at once it wasn't true. It was then the other Gryffindor first years were attempting to move closer to Harry. It didn't take much for Harry to realize that they were looking for a fight and he was badly outnumbered. Harry turn to Lily in hopes she would tell everyone they merely bump into each other but her eyes were staring down the corridor, away from the eyes of her fellow house mates. Following her glare it took a second for Harry to realize Professor Snape was standing there and he was watching the entire thing calmly. Seeing Harry catch his eye Snape walked forward. Several students paled and tried to hide the wands they had brought out.
"We're going to teach you a lesson for attempting to harm a fellow Gryffindor." Ron snarled.
"And what lesson would that be Mr. Weasley?" Snape said in a soft voice. Everyone turns to look at Professor Snape who was standing there was no malice but the anger was clearly there, although Professor Snape looked very calm.
Ron jump sand for the first time look frighten.
"It was nothing Professor, just a joke. You know I grew up with Fred and George." Ron said too quickly. It was obvious this was a lie as no one would joke about harming someone else.
"I doubt your brothers would so much joke around about harming another student. Especially, when that student is in my house." Snape hissed in a soft voice. Ron was turning very red indeed and turns to his fellow Gryffindor's for support but he found they had fled down the corridor. Only Dean, Seamus and Neville remained.
"I think you shall be serving detention with me Mr. Weasley. I do not take kindly to threatening others. No matter who you are." Snape said. Harry was grateful someone was standing up for him but he wasn't sure he like the idea of hiding behind a teacher when he would get into trouble.
"Get to breakfast all of you. Before I decided to hand out more punishment from Gryffindor." Snape said and the Gryffindor's scattered. Lily left looking slightly angry at Ron.
"Mr. Potter, a word." Snape said as he called Harry back from the rest of the students. Snape didn't say a word until all the Gryffindor's were gone.
"Do not expect me to cover for you again Mr. Potter. You will find you are well like in this world but there are many who do not like you for their own reasons. You will have to tread carefully while in school. Especially in the house of Slytheirn. Many will not see you as a friend but merely as an asset until you have no further use."
Harry was confuse by his Head of House words, before he could even ask what he meant Snape walked off towards the Great Hall. Harry followed him wondering what his professor meant.
Harry sat quietly eating his breakfast when Blaise came in and sat down.
"What's up, what you going to do today?" Blaise asked.
"I was going to explore the grounds and practice some magic." Harry stated slowly, unsure if he could trust Blaise. Snape words seem to be ringing in his ears.
Several more students were pouring into the great hall. The sun itself seems to be rising from the mountain side.
"Mr. Potter, please to meet you." A seventh year said shaking his hand. Other students came to shake his hand.
"What's with those type of glasses, they won't do." A seventh year female said as she summons Harry's glasses to her waiting hands. With a tap of her wand the oval glasses change into a rectangle glasses.
"No, that won't do." A fifth year said as she took the glasses and taps her wand causing the frame turn a dark green.
"You should add enchantments to it." A male six year said taking the glasses and tapping his own wand on it. After several other people took their turns placing charms and enchantments on Harry's glasses when he finally got them back, he could see better than ever.
"Thanks," was all Harry could say.
Over at the Gryffindor table Ron watch the scene with jealously.
"Look at him, no doubt trying to get gathers for his dark plans." Ron muttered.
"Quiet being so obsess with Potter little brother."
"Yeah, it's unhealthy." The other twin said.
"Why won't you two believe me? Potter is a dark wizard. He curses me on the train." Ron stated.
Both twins shrug it off as if this was something they heard on a regular basis. However Percy looks at his youngest brother with great concern.
"You're certain of this." Percy asked.
"Ask Lily, she was there when he curse me." Ron stated.
"He hit you with a knockback jinx because you wouldn't stop badgering him." Lily said as she sat down and pilled her plate with food.
"That's still against the school rules. I'll talk to Professor McGonagall about this and see that something is done. Lily rolled her eyes knowing Harry wouldn't get in trouble for casting magic on the train.
Harry was walking with Blaise who was interested seeing Harry preform some magic. Harry was casting a few jinx's on some of the other first years but hid his wand without getting caught. Blaise was laughing as Harry proved to be very good.
"Hey Potter, I bet your please with yourself." A voice behind them said as the duo stop and Harry could see a whole pack of Gryffindor's standing behind them. Some of them were second years and had their wands out. The speaker turned out to be Ron Weasley.
"What do you want Weasley? I believe I've made it clear I want nothing to do with you." Harry stated coolly.
"I thought you would want to show us some dark magic you damn snake." Ron snarled.
"You keep going on about Dark Magic. As far as I know, I don't know any dark magic." Harry stated.
"You seem to be having bad luck today Mr. Weasley." Professor Snape said as he made himself presence.
"Follow me; we shall speak to Professor McGonagall about this matter. The rest of you, scat." Ron look horrified but he mange to send a hateful glare at Harry before he disappeared down the corridor with Professor Snape.
"What's that all about?" Harry asked Blaise. Blaise shrugged his shoulders.
"I have no idea. That boy seems to be obsessed with you though. I don't think he's going to let this down and try harder to get you into trouble."
"I don't like him. On the train he was acting like he was a bit righteous."
"That's our brother." Someone said behind Harry. Harry turn with his wand raised at the speaker and was surprise to see a pair of identical twins staring at him.
"I'm Fred and this is George." The twins said ignoring the threat of a wand being pointed at them.
"Ok, so what do you want with me."
"We've come to give you a warning Potter. A token of good will if you should say. That's ickle Ronald Kins has gone to our older brother Percy the Prefect to keep an eye on you."
"Okay, so Percy the Prefect is going to be watching me." Harry stated calmly.
"That's bad Harry. A Prefect is a student who has authority over his fellow students. If a Prefect is going to be watching you, then they can report you on well, anything."
"But Percy is too perfect for that. He's just waiting for you to cross a line before he tries to have you expelled or suspended from Hogwarts."
"Why are you telling me this?"
"Because we doubt you are like most of the Slytherin's like Ronaldkins believes. We've seen Malfoy and he acts like a jerk because of who is father is. You however you seem to shy away from people giving you attention. We are just telling you this on a good free will but it comes with a price."
"What price?"
The twin reveal their hands and toss a brown ball at Harry and Blaise before they took off. The small brown balls exploded in a yellow cloud of dust surrounded the both of them.
"Dungbomb, damn those two I guess what I heard was true." Blaise mutters angrily.
"Who are they?" Harry asked as he smelled the fresh air again only a power smelled stayed with them.
"The Weasley's twin, notorious pranksters of Hogwarts." A female said. It was the girl from earlier and she had a prefect badge on her.
"Go take a shower the both of you." She said wiggle her noise. "You both smell terrible."
Harry half swore as he march up to the dungeons
It was an interesting first day.
Author Note: Took me awhile, I wanted to add more but couldn't find the time too. Any suggestions please let me know and please leave a review so I can write more.
