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Chapter 4: Birthday, Christmas and Quidditch
Thursday, September 19th, 1991
Harry and Susan found a good rhythm between classes, Quidditch practice, studying and their bedroom activities. Things were going good. Amelia had even written that the Dursley's were convicted and were in Prison. Cedric joined Harry, Susan and Hannah at breakfast and quickly became included as a member of what they called the train friends.
Another upper year joined them during breakfast one morning.
"Tonks! I've been meaning to see you since the term started, but we've been really busy with our class work and other things coming up." said Susan.
"I can imagine what those other things are, Susan." said Tonks suggestively.
"You know?" asked Susan.
"I didn't know anything, but now I know that you and you're husband are the cause of what happened to me the other day." said Tonks while Cedric laughed.
"What's funny, Cedric?" asked Harry.
"Erm… well…" started Cedric.
"Come on, Cedric. If you think it's so funny why can't you tell them?" asked Tonks.
"Well you remember that magical pulse that was felt the other day?" asked Cedric trying to help move Tonks away from thinking Harry and Susan caused it.
"Spit it out Cedric. I don't know how they caused it, but I know it was them." said Tonks.
"Ok. Other than what you already know happened because of the pulse, it had a funny effect that was unique to Tonks. Because of her being a Metamorphmagus her hair rapidly changed colors and her breasts changed to different sizes including a large size that made her spill out of her shirt in front of those in the common room." said Cedric.
"I'm sorry that happened, Tonks. How do you know we caused it though?" asked Harry.
"My mother sent me a letter and told me that she'd be seeing me here tomorrow because Madam Bones asked her to check on the two of you because of the incident that happened. It doesn't positively point to the two of you having caused it, but with talking to you the two of you confirmed it for me. So can you tell me what's going on with the two of you and what happened to cause what everybody in the castle went through?" asked Tonks.
"It would be better if we talked about that in private. Come with us when your mother examines us and we'll talk to you then." said Susan.
The next day Andi came and examined them, but couldn't find anything wrong with the two of them. After she was done they told Tonks everything about the soul bond and why the magical pulse happened.
Currently they were in an unused classroom. Today was Hermione's birthday and the train friends minus Hermione were setting up the empty classroom that Professor Sprout allowed them to use for a small birthday party. Harry and Susan had just wandlessly levitated a huge banner into place and conjured a bunch of balloons.
"I still can't believe that the two of you can do that." said Hannah.
"I don't understand why you don't do this kind of stuff in classes." said Ron.
"They don't want to show off. Besides the more people know of their abilities the better chance they'd have of finding out about the bond and it's supposed to be a private thing. Too many of us know as it is." said Neville.
"Thank you for understanding that, Neville." said Harry.
"Well we're all set up here. Pansy, can you and Ron go to the library and bring Hermione. I'll call Mipsy and have her bring the food and drinks." said Susan.
"We'll be back with her in a bit." said Ron.
Mipsy brought all the food and drinks and placed them on the tables. Harry and Susan put out all the torches and covered the windows so that it was pitch black in the room and everyone got quiet and waited.
After a while they heard the door open and Hermione talking.
"Why are we coming here to study? I had a perfectly good table in the library…" said Hermione stopping when all of a sudden the room got bright and everyone yelled,
"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HERMIONE!"
Monday October 28th, 1991
October came and everything was going well. Harry and Susan were at the top of their class with Hermione right behind them and the rest of their first year friends were all in the top 10 of the class with Ron holding the number 10 spot. Even though she was a 7th year Tonks started joining them at meals. Cedric told them at the last Quidditch practice that even with them being the youngest team of the school he thought they had a real shot at getting the Quidditch Cup this year. Dumbledore however had not come up with a solution yet to block the pulses of magic when they repair their bond.
"Come on lovebirds, let's go get some sleep in History of Magic." said Hannah.
"Don't lump us with you. What would you do if we didn't let you copy our notes?" asked Susan as they started walking to class.
"I'd fail and then next year there wouldn't be anyone to entertain you and Harry." said Hannah.
"Susie keeps me plenty entertained." said Harry making Susan blush.
"You don't have to tell me. I felt it last night. I thought you'd have another week before the bond required repairing." said Hannah.
"We figure every three or four weeks. Sooner if we use the bond's gifts like mind speech or teleportation." said Harry.
"I just wish there was a way to stop the whole castle from feeling it. Hermione said the Ravenclaw's have been researching what could be causing it." said Susan.
"Dumbledore will figure out something." said Harry.
Earlier the Night Before
"Ahhh, this is the third time. What is causing this!?" said a voice.
"Master, I don't know. The Headmaster and the Heads of House know, but they won't discuss it with me." said Quirrel.
"Clean the filth from yourself and get to work on your plans to get the stone soon and take care of Harry Potter and his whore while you're at it." said the voice.
"Yes, Master. It will be done." said Quirrel.
Thursday, October 31st, 1991
Harry and Susan woke up on Halloween morning the same as every other day. Only today as soon as she woke up Susan could feel that Harry was in a bad mood.
"Harry?" asked Susan.
"Yes, Susie." said Harry.
"What's wrong? And don't tell me it's nothing because I can feel that something is wrong." said Susan even though she knew what today was for Harry.
"Today's the Anniversary of my parent's murder." said Harry.
"And you're upset because everyone else celebrates today as Halloween and the fall of You-Know-Who?" asked Susan.
"Yes and call him Voldemort, Susan." said Harry.
"I'll try." said Susan leaning forward and giving him a kiss. "Remember that I'm here with you, Harry. We'll get through today." said Susan.
"Thank you, I love you, Susie." said Harry.
"I love you, Harry." said Susan.
The Great Hall
"TROLL! IN THE DUNGEON! TROLL IN THE DUNGEON!" yelled Quirrel causing everyone to stop eating there candy as he burst through the doors of the Great Hall. "Thought you'd like to know." he added before falling forward in a dead faint.
Everyone started screaming until Dumbledore stood up.
"SILENCE! Everyone must not panic. Prefects, lead your houses to their dormitories. Professors, you'll accompany me to the dungeon." said Dumbledore.
As Percy pompously started to command all the Gryffindor's to follow him, Harry stood up from their table and said,
"Professor, the Slytherin dorms are in the dungeon. Surely you don't want them to go there."
"You are absolutely correct, Harry. All students will remain in the Great Hall while we head to the dungeon. Madam Pomfrey please see to Professor Quirrel and keep an eye on the students." said Dumbledore.
Later That Night
The professors came back within the hour and let the students know that the troll was found and taken care of. Harry was given 20 points for worrying about the welfare of the students as they were told that the Troll had in fact left the dungeon and was found near the Hufflepuff dormitory.
"You fool!" said the voice.
"Master, I'm sorry. With the students still in the Great Hall I couldn't sneak my way to the third floor corridor and the Troll couldn't take care of the brats." said Quirrel.
"You'd better come up with something soon! Don't fail me again!" said the voice.
Saturday, November 16th, 1991
Harry and Susan sat down at the Hufflepuff table with Hannah, Tonks and Cedric. Today was the Hufflepuff/Ravenclaw match and Cedric told them that they would still be able to suit up for today's game. In the first match two weeks ago, Gryffindor was beat 350-60 by Slytherin in a terrifying game where Oliver Wood, Katie Bell and Alicia Spinnet were all sent to the Hospital Wing because of Slytherin's dirty playing.
Quidditch Pitch
For before game drills Harry and Susan hit the Bludger's at the Chaser's making them dodge out of the way, but quickly it was time for the game to start.
As Hogwarts had never had substitute players before there was no official place for reserve players to be so Harry, Susan and Hannah joined the rest of their friends in the Hufflepuff stands. Hermione was getting some weird looks for being on their side, but nobody bothered her.
"Welcome to the second game of the Hogwarts Quidditch Season, Hufflepuff Versus Ravenclaw. I'm your announcer, Lee Jordan. The Captain's come to the middle of the pitch and shake hands. At least they aren't trying to break each other's hand like Marcus Flint did to Oliver Wood in last week's game. Dirty Snakes." said Lee.
"Jordan!" said Professor McGonagall.
"The Snitch is released followed by the Quaffle and the game begins. Sanchez gets the Quaffle and makes his way through the Bludger's and fires the Quaffle past Crowley. Ten points to Hufflepuff." said Lee.
After that first score the game started to get a little more hectic. As good as they were the Hufflepuff team was too young to keep things going for long and Ravenclaw took the lead and scored three more times after that making the score 50-10 Ravenclaw. Hufflepuff wasn't out of the match yet, but if they didn't do something fast the score could get away from them. Luckily or unluckily that's when by accident Jefferson, one of Hufflepuff's Beater's accidentally knocked out Lewis, the other Beater, with his bat. Ravenclaw scored another goal before Cedric could call time out.
Cedric flew to Madam Hooch and told her that Harry and Susan would be coming into the game then flew over to the stands and told them to get on their brooms.
"I need you to focus on their Chaser's. The Snitch hasn't made an appearance yet and at this rate the score will be too high against us when it does." said Cedric.
Harry and Susan nodded and took their positions for when Madam Hooch blew her whistle to start the game.
"It looks like Diggory thinks a couple of first years will be able to do better than his original Beater's. I'm surprised they even know which end of the bat to…Son of a bitch!" said Lee ignoring Professor McGonagall he continued. "And Harry Potter stops Wallace from scoring by knocking the Bludger into his face breaking his nose. Potter was completely out of position on that hit. How did he even see Wallace?"
Harry and Susan were able to keep Ravenclaw from scoring most of the time and were able to allow their own Chaser's through to score. When the Snitch made its appearance the score was 160-90 Hufflepuff and it wasn't one of the Seeker's that saw it first.
"Harry, there's the snitch. Over by the middle hoop on the Ravenclaw side." said Susan.
"How can we let, Cedric know?" asked Harry.
"Get me a Bludger." said Susan.
Harry hit a Bludger over to Susan and she hit the Bludger towards Cedric almost hitting him in the head.
"And it looks like the other Potter makes her first mistake of the game almost taking out her own Seeker…Wait she's got Diggory's attention and is pointing. She's seen the Snitch! Diggory is speeding towards the Snitch and Parker is right behind him. Not anymore, Harry Potter just struck Parker in the back with a Bludger knocking him off his broom while Diggory grabs the Snitch. Hufflepuff wins 310-90!" said Lee.
The Hufflepuff crowd went wild as they went from being the youngest Quidditch team not being expected to do any good to being second place in the running for the Quidditch Cup with only 40 points between them and Slytherin.
"The next match won't be until after the holidays. So until then this is Lee Jordan signing off." said Lee.
"Get a shower, and then party in the common room!" yelled Cedric hugging Harry and Susan after the team landed.
The party lasted all afternoon and late into the evening before Professor Sprout told everyone to go to bed. Harry and Susan continued the celebration in their quarters before finally going to bed.
Sunday, November 17th, 1991
At breakfast the next day, Cedric told Harry and Susan that they were going to be the starting Beaters on the team.
"Thank you, we won't let you down." said Harry with Susan bouncing up and down with joy beside him.
"I know you won't, but we need to figure out a way to beat Slytherin. We play them in the second game after the break." said Cedric.
"I'm sorry to say it, Cedric, but it seems like the only way to beat them is to beat them at their own game." said Harry.
"I don't like the idea of playing dirty like they do." said Cedric.
"Neither do we, but if we're not willing to match them then we might as well just give Slytherin the Quidditch Cup now." said Susan.
"Well, I'll have to think about some things." said Cedric.
Saturday, December 21st, 1991
At the start of December Quidditch practices were put on hold so that the students could get some more studying in before the midterm exams. Harry and Susan weren't worried about the exams as they were more than ready for them. In fact if they were allowed they were pretty sure they'd be able to make it through the O.W.L.s already. The week before they'd be heading back home Harry got a letter from Sirius asking if he'd tried out any of the places he'd suggested in the note from the beginning of the school year. Harry didn't think it was necessary as they had their own quarters and could make out whenever they wanted in there, but Susan convinced him to go with her to find some of the places before curfew all that week.
Finally after the boring examinations were over Harry and Susan boarded the Hogwart's Express with their friends and were heading home for the holidays. With the addition of Cedric and Tonks they had to expand the compartment so they could all fit. Hermione couldn't be stopped before she asked,
"How do you think you did on the exams? I thought they were fairly easy. What answer did you give for…"
"Hermione, it's the holiday break. Relax. I'm sure we all did great, but we don't need to talk about it now." said Ron.
Everyone was in agreement so conversation switched to what they'd all be doing over the break.
After several hours the train screeched to a halt and everyone hugged and said their goodbyes before gathering their things and leaving the train. Harry exited the train first and helped Susan and Hannah down and they started looking for…
"Auntie!" yelled Susan as she spotted her Aunt and ran to her grabbing her in a hug.
Harry followed her and walked up to Sirius and held out his hand, but Sirius wasn't having it and pulled him into a bear hug.
"It's good to see you, Pup." said Sirius after letting Harry go only for him to be grabbed in a hug by Amelia.
"I'm glad to see you too, Auntie." said Harry once he was free again.
"We've got to get home so say goodbye to Hannah. You'll see her again on Christmas." said Amelia.
Harry and Susan both hugged Hannah and said their goodbyes.
"We're going to side along Apparate the two of you and Mipsy will grab your things." said Sirius.
Amelia called for Mipsy and took hold of Susan while Sirius took Harry. When they appeared in the sitting room Harry and Susan started gasping and immediately took each other's hands.
"That felt horrible." they both said and they heard laughing and looked up and saw a man getting up from the couch.
"You'll get used to it when you're older." said the man.
"Who are you?" asked Susan.
"Harry, Susan, let me introduce to you, Remus Lupin." said Sirius.
"It's good to see you again, Harry. You might remember me as Unca Moony. That's what you called me the last time I saw you." said Remus. "And this must be Susan. I knew you as a baby as well, but I'm happy to get to meet you again as the current Mrs. Potter." continued Remus taking Susan's other hand and kissing it.
Harry and Susan sat down on the couch followed by Sirius, Amelia and Remus.
"You were friends with my parents and saw me as a baby? Susan as well?" asked Harry.
"Yes. Both of your parents were wonderful people. I'm sorry that the two of you never got to know them. I'm not sure how they would've taken the situation the two of you are in, but they would've loved seeing you as happy as I see you are with each other." said Remus.
"You told him about us?" asked Harry.
"Moony is going to be staying with us for a while and we couldn't hide your bond from him." said Sirius.
Harry and Susan nodded.
"We're kind of tired and want to go rest." said Harry.
Amelia and Sirius looked at each other worryingly.
"Ok. Mipsy will come and get you when dinner is ready." said Amelia.
Harry and Susan got up and went upstairs.
"Is something wrong?" asked Remus.
Sirius and Amelia just looked at each other and hoped things would be ok.
Harry let go of Susan's hand as soon as they got in the room and laid down in bed. Susan curled up beside him for a bit rubbing his back waiting for him to say something.
"Harry?" said Susan after he stayed silent for a while.
"Why is he here?" asked Harry.
"He wants to spend the holidays with you and get to know you." said Susan.
"I know that, but why now? Sirius had an excuse with being in prison. He had no way to see me and get me away from the Dursley's. Where has he been all this time? What's his excuse?" asked Harry.
"He might not have one. Or not have a good one, Harry, but he's here now. Isn't that worth something?" asked Susan.
Harry stayed on his stomach for a little bit more then turned over facing Susan.
"I know you're right and I'm sorry for getting moody about this. I'm so happy that I have you and where my life has taken me, but then I go and ruin things because I can't get over my past." said Harry.
"I love you, Harry. I wish I could take away everything you've been through. I am happy to have you too and I want you to know that you don't have to keep these thoughts to yourself. Talk to me and know that I'll always be here for you and that my love for you will never go away." said Susan.
"I love you too, Susie." said Harry giving her a kiss.
"Now let's go back so you can get to know your new Uncle." said Susan.
Wednesday, December 25th, 1991
The few days before Christmas were spent with Harry and Susan getting to know Remus. They started calling him Mooney at his request and when Sirius complained that they never call him Padfoot they started calling him that as well. A trip to Diagon Alley had to be made in order for Harry and Susan to pick out gifts for everyone including each other.
Now that another Marauder was in the house Sirius with Remus' help told Harry more stories about the pranks that they pulled while they were in Hogwarts. He also let Harry and Susan know how disappointed he was that they didn't get one letter from Hogwarts about pranks that the two of them pulled and said that they needed to get to work once the holidays were over.
Harry and Susan woke up early Christmas morning and threw on their clothes and ran excitedly down the stairs to the sitting room where the tree was overflowing with presents underneath it. In their excitement they didn't notice the other person already in the room.
"Hmm hmm."
"Auntie!" yelled Susan as she jumped at the noise.
"Susan, you try this every year and every year you're told that you have to eat breakfast before presents." said Amelia.
"And every year I hope you'll change that rule, Auntie." said Susan.
"Not this year, now get in the dining room both of you." said Amelia.
Harry and led a reluctant Susan to the dining room table where Sirius and Remus were already seated drinking coffee.
"You didn't even manage to get one present. Disappointing." said Sirius.
"Stuff it, Padfoot." said Susan.
Susan ate breakfast as fast as she could glaring at Harry when at first he wasn't keeping up with her. Amelia reminded her again that everyone had to finish eating before they could go to the sitting room to open presents. Finally when Amelia finished, Susan pulled Harry out of his chair and ran back into the sitting room.
"Help me separate the gifts." said Susan.
"Shouldn't we wait for the others?" asked Harry.
"Go ahead, Harry. She's like this every year." said Amelia coming into the room followed by Sirius and Remus.
Once all the presents were passed out everyone started opening what was in front of them.
From their friends Susan and Harry received a bunch of candies and cookies that Harry said would last them till fourth year.
"Don't bet on it." said Amelia pointing at Susan and laughing while Susan threw her a dirty look.
Slowly they started getting to the end of their piles. Harry picked up one that had a note on it that wasn't signed. He opened it and pulled out a magnificent looking cloak.
"I remember that. Moony that's James' old invisibility cloak." said Sirius.
"I thought it was destroyed in the attack. What does the note say?" asked Remus.
"Your father left this in my possession before he died. It is time it was returned to you. Use it well." read Harry then passed the note to Amelia.
"This is Dumbledore's handwriting." said Amelia showing it to Sirius and Remus.
"I don't know what the old fool is playing at, but let's think about this at another date. Let's finish opening our gifts." said Sirius.
Harry and Susan got down to the presents from each other, but waited as they saw Remus opening the one from them.
"You didn't have to get me anything." said Remus while he opened the envelope from them. "You didn't." he continued when he saw what was in it.
"What did they get you?" asked Sirius.
"A voucher for enough Wolfsbane Potion to last five years." said Remus.
Harry and Susan jumped up and hugged Remus. "Merry Christmas Uncle Moony." they said together.
Remus was at a loss for words so they went back and opened the presents from each other.
Susan opened hers and found a beautiful diamond and emerald bracelet that would match the set he got for her birthday. She put it on immediately and pulled him into a hug and kiss that was broken up by Amelia clearing her throat.
Harry opened his to find a magnificent gold watch with a picture of them kissing.
"I hope you like it. It's enchanted to never break. Auntie helped me with the picture." said Susan.
"Thank you, Susie. I love it." said Harry pulling her in for another hug and kiss.
"Ok, let's get this all cleaned up before the Abbott's come for lunch and…" started Amelia when everything in the sitting room disappeared. "Mipsy! Every year I have to tell you we'll clean up our own mess on this day!" said Amelia even though she knew she might as well be talking to air.
While Amelia was ranting about crazy House Elves, Sirius got up and went up to the tree.
"It looks like you forgot one." said Sirius handing a gift to Susan and Harry.
"Wow, Susan. Are you losing your touch?" said Amelia.
"Of course not, Auntie. That wasn't there before." said Susan.
"Well open it." said Remus.
Since it was for both of them they started tearing into the paper together and opened the box inside to find several rocks with carvings on them inside.
"What are these?" asked Harry picking one up.
A letter dropped out when they had pulled the paper off and Amelia had picked it up and after she read it she made everyone jump by happily yelling,
"They figured it out!"
"Figured what out?" asked Susan.
Amelia handed Harry and Susan the letter.
Lord and Lady Potter,
I hope this finds you having a very Merry Christmas and I hope what I have given you makes it even merrier. In the box you will find five stones that have been carved with runes. These stones should stop the magical pulse from leaving your bedroom. They've been tested with the most powerful spells we can think of so if they don't work nothing will I'm afraid. If my timing is right then you should have to do another repair tonight or tomorrow so you'll be able to test them before you go back to Hogwarts. In order for them to work all you have to do is place the four smaller stones in the corners of your room. The larger stone is the activator. Place that on the nightstand next to your bed and tap it with your wand to activate the wardstones. The magical pulse will deactivate the ward and recharge the stones for the next use. Once again Merry Christmas and I'll see you to scan your cores sometime before your second year starts.
Croaker
Friday, December 27th, 1991
Harry and Susan went down to breakfast. The night before they got to test the ward stones out and wanted to know if anything was felt.
"Auntie did you have anything happen last night?" asked Susan.
Amelia got a gleam in her eye and said,
"Sirius took very good care of me last night."
"Auntie, don't be gross." said Susan.
"Why is it gross? It's the same type of thing you and Harry did last night?" asked Amelia while Sirius and Remus were bent over there breakfast laughing.
"But you're…" started Susan.
"If you say I'm old you and Harry will never be able to do what Sirius and I did last night." said Amelia.
Susan and Harry sighed.
"Did the ward stones Croaker gave us work?" asked Harry.
"Yes they worked. Everything I felt last night was Sirius' doing." said Amelia.
Even Remus had to think 'Eww.' at that.
Friday, February 14th 1992
The return to Hogwarts after the Yule Break brought with it a problem for Harry and Susan. They loved being with their friends and playing Quidditch those things weren't the cause of their problem. The problem was they were bored. Because of how far ahead they were they were basically just acting as assistants in their classes. Their ability to retain all the knowledge they learned regardless of who read it made the upper year texts just as easy as the first and second year ones had been.
For the first few weeks Susan had been trying to convince him that they needed to do something to make Hogwarts fun for them and what better way than to do what Padfoot wanted and start doing some pranks. Harry would never give him a reason, but Susan could feel that there was a specific reason why he kept saying no. One day at the end of January she was pestering him to tell her which led to them finding out another of the bonds ability's.
"Come on, Harry. I know you're just as bored as I am so what's keeping you from wanting to do this? And don't just say that you just don't feel like it. I know you enjoyed doing the pranks before we were made to stop because of what happened to Auntie. So tell me now. What is the issue?" asked Susan
'I did like the pranks we did, but Amelia was so angry with Sirius for the prank that she fell into. She was mad at us too, but because it was done by him we didn't get the bulk of her anger and if we do this now and get caught she'll be so upset with us.' thought Harry.
"That's what you're worried about?" asked Susan.
"What? I didn't say anything." said Harry.
"You just told me in my mind." said Susan.
"No I didn't say anything at all. What did you hear?" asked Harry.
'If he didn't say that then what am I hearing?' thought Susan.
"I don't know what you heard. Will you just tell me?" asked Harry.
"I didn't say anything then either, Harry. I think we're hearing each other's thoughts now. What I heard before was that you're worried that if we get caught that Auntie will be mad at us. That's what you were thinking, right?" asked Susan.
"I was. This is going to be confusing. How are we going to keep track of what is a thought and what is actually you talking to me?" asked Harry.
"We'll figure that out, but I think we need to discuss what you're really worried about." said Susan.
"What's that?" asked Harry.
"You think that Auntie being mad at you will make her not love you anymore. Harry that is the furthest from the truth. Did she stop loving Sirius? She was mad about the prank, but that didn't stop her from loving him. If we get caught Auntie will be upset and we might end up grounded, but she won't hurt you and she'll never take her love away." said Susan.
"I know you're right, Susan. Fine I agree so let's get started planning. And you know that if we get caught Amelia would never ground us since she knows what we'd be doing in the room together." said Harry.
"Well, I guess we'll just have to not get caught because I don't want to find out what creative punishments she could come up with. You know she was Sirius' partner when they were Aurors and she didn't become the Head of the D.M.L.E. on her looks." said Susan.
"That's a scary thought. So yeah let's just not get caught." said Harry.
The day of their prank was here and they decided to start big. They of course knew that the Weasley twins pranked random students all the time, but there was one group that they left alone.
Valentine's Day while being a Holiday wasn't one that Hogwarts did anything special for so when a big red heart started floating into the Great Hall it got everyone's attention. Everyone watched as it floated up to the professors table and stopped. Before any of the professors could do anything the heart burst showering all of the professors with what looked like glitter. For a minute the students thought that was it, but then someone pointed out Professor Snape. He had a look on his face that none of them had ever seen before and he got up and walked over to Professor McGonagall.
"Minerva, sweet sweet, Minerva. So long have I watched you from afar. I can no longer keep my love from you." said Professor Snape.
"Oh, Severus. I'm so happy to finally hear you say that." said Professor McGonagall pulling Professor Snape into a passionate kiss.
The kiss set the others into motion. Professors Sinistra and Vector were on either side of Professor Dumbledore stroking his beard while Professor Flitwick was spouting poetry for Professor Sprout. Then there was a sound of Firecrackers and an explosion of Fireworks in front of the table that formed the words Happy Valentine's Day Hogwarts.
The Fireworks caused the Professors to go back to normal.
"WEASLEY'S!" yelled Professor Snape.
"We didn't do it." said Fred and George, but as Professor McGonagall was walking with Professor Snape looking just as furious they knew that they weren't going to be believed.
Saturday, February 22nd, 1992
"Welcome to the fourth game of the Hogwart's Quidditch Season, Slytherin vs. Hufflepuff. As always I am Lee Jordan. After the win by Gryffindor over Ravenclaw last week the points in the race to the Quidditch Cup now stand as follows. In first place with 360 points, Gryffindor! In second place with 350 points, Slytherin! In third place with 310 points, Hufflepuff! And in last place with 200 points, Ravenclaw! In the games before the break, Slytherin and Hufflepuff devastated their opponents, Hufflepuff with the talents of their Chasers and their young first year Beaters, Mr. and Mrs. Potter while Slytherin won by using some questionable tactics in this announcer's opinion. So who will come out on top today? Will young fresh talent beat blatant cheating?" asked Lee.
"Jordan!" Professor McGonagall.
"I'm sorry, Professor. I meant vicious tactics and strategy. The teams are lining up into position and Madam Hooch reminds them that she wants a clean game. Like that's possible for the snakes." said Lee.
"Jordan." warned Professor McGonagall.
"Oh yeah I forgot that the Slytherin's are the paragons of virtue. The Snitch is released and there goes the Quaffle. Hufflepuff gets to it first and quickly scores. It looks like they're going to try to speed their way past Slytherin's tactics." said Lee.
Hufflepuff was able to score three more goals to Slytherin's two before Slytherin started implementing their tactics as Lee called them. Soon two of their Chaser's were injured and Cedric called a timeout.
"Can either of you return to the game?" asked Cedric getting a negative response from one of his Chaser's. The other said they just needed a minute.
"I'm really thinking we need to have a full backup team. Harry, Susan, protect the Chaser's. Don't worry about anyone but them. We can't win if we can't score."
The game resumed and with the extra help from Harry and Susan, Hufflepuff was able to start scoring again. Unfortunately Slytherin put in some good shots and were able to close the gap eventually tying the game at 100 points each. Fortunately though,
"Diggory's seen the Snitch! Higgs is completely out of position and there it is, Diggory catches the Snitch easily. Hufflepuff wins! Final score 250-100! That win puts Hufflepuff in first place going into the games after Easter Break. See you all then." said Lee.
Defense Classroom
"You continue to fail me Quirrell. I want the Potter's dead and I want the stone. I am running out of patience." said Voldemort.
"I tried to jinx them during the Quidditch game, but nothing affected them. I don't understand." said Professor Quirrell.
"You have until Easter Break to get the stone and take care of the Potter's. If you fail again it'll be the last time." said Voldemort.