Chapter 3: First Years Getting Lost
The first year Gryffindors grouped together nervously in the common room on their first morning. Percy frowned at them. "Come on then, down to breakfast with you." They shuffled their feet nervously before Ron burst out "How are we supposed to get there Percy? We don't know the way!" Hermione Granger cut in "Or the way to any of our classes. We won't lose house points for being late because we got lost, will we?"
Percy shook his head, saying "The teachers will understand for the first couple of weeks, with the possible exception of Professor Snape." (Harry overhead Fred and George, who were passing, mutter to each other "Did Percy just disrespect a teacher, George? I believe he did, Fred. There's hope for him yet.") Percy guided the first years down to the Great Hall. When they got there, he went to speak to Professor McGonagall at the staff table. Harry didn't hear what she said, but he saw her smile. A few minutes later, Professor McGonagall came to give them their timetables. "Your timetables will point you in the direction of your classes. This will last for three weeks. I expect you all to have learned your way about the castle by then."