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Chapter 4: In Which Dumbledore has some Good News

Hermione never felt so exhausted, yet so alive! Retreating into the common room after dinner, the Nerd Squad and the girls did their homework chatting amiably. Harry and Ron seemed to have a problem with their foot long essay on the ways a Veritiserum could be screwed up. Hermione had it done in a heartbeat, and therefore helped the lost boys on theirs.

(A/N Hahaha. Lost Boys. Peter Pan. Hahaha. Sorry. XD)

Their days had gone much like this, Hermione helping the boys, getting nasty glares from the girls, and homework galore. But one night was different. At dinner, McGonagall came to get Harry and brought him up to Dumbledore's office.

" Sugar Quills." McGonagall said snappily. Harry silently followed her up the stairs and into Dumbledore's administrative center. The old man was there, sorting through papers. Harry briefly glanced one that was from the Order.

" Ah, Harry. I've been waiting. Minerva, you may go now." Dumbledore said with a smile. The professor went to the door and left. Harry could hear the gargoyle shut as she made her way to the Transfiguration room and her office.

Harry stood fidgeting. " You wanted to see me professor?"

Dumbledore motioned for Harry to sit. " Yes Harry. As you know, you had a lifetime ban last year from Quidditch. Seeing as that the Ministry has removed its presence from this school, I have decided to revoke the ban and give you the captaincy of the Gryffindor team."

Harry's jaw dropped. His head was up in the clouds. Able to ride his broom again was beyond happy for him. " Tha—thanks professor." Harry stuttered out. Dumbledore smiled at the ecstatic child.

" I suggest that you go back to Gryffindor common room and plan for the season. Try-outs start next week." Dumbledore said. Harry nodded mutely, still to happy to speak. " Another thing Harry. How is dear Hermione? Is she doing well in her classes?"

" Yeah. She's doing so well, that she even helps us." Harry said with a rueful grin. Dumbledore gave a small smile, and his blue eyes twinkled in the candlelight. He gestured for Harry to leave. Harry bounded down the stairs and almost ran to Gryffindor Tower. Hermione sat in the room doing her homework when Harry arrived. Skipping over to their study group, Harry told everyone the good news. Ron and Ginny did a small dance.

" Harry's back! Harry's back! Harry's back!" they chanted.

" Shut it." Said the others together. The siblings recede back into their respective chairs and continued with the horrible essay from Snape.

Harry told the others what he needed. " Well, we've got me and Ron that are still officially on the team. Ginny, you can try out for Chaser or Beater. We need all Chasers and Beaters." He rattled off. Hermione almost thought the poor boy would start hyperventilating or something. Breathing in deeply, the guy searched his bag for a piece of paper.

ATTENTION ALL GRYFFINDORS!

Places are open for Chasers and Beaters. Sign up below for tryouts or contact Harry Potter. It will be held this Saturday at noon, shortly after lunch. Come with a broom or one will be assigned from the school. Only be there if you'll commit to the season.

Harry took some Spell-O-Tape from Ron and hung it upon the message board. " So, you gonna try out, Hermione?" Ron asked the brunette. Hermione shuddered, and shook her head.

" No, I'm scared of heights. I'd do terrible. I'll come watch though." Hermione said apologetically. Ron shrugged.

" It's okay. Oh, do you know what Snape said today?"

Hermione sighed. " Yes Ron, he was talking about the Veritiserum. We have to write a scroll essay on how to properly administer one and how to counter its effects. Good?"

Harry and Ron in cooperation nodded yes. " What did we ever do without her?" Ron said conversationally to Harry. The latter stroked a non-existent beard and pondered.

" Not much." This phrase made Hermione blush. Both of the boys laughed. As the trio finished up their homework, a thunderstorm began outside. Gryffindor Tower was awashed with light every time thunderbolts hit. Harry sighed in pleasure; he had always loved electrical storms, for some estranged reason.

Hermione stretched, and yawned. " Well, I'm going to bed. See ya tomorrow." Harry and the boys waved, and went back to their homework. She chuckled at the two's complete ignorance at anything remotely school-related. Harry was good, but Ron----his mind wandered so much.

Falling asleep was easy, dreaming of the Nerd Squad, homework, and the fear of flying.

It's so short. OMG, I'm sorry. I can't make excuses, I'm lazy. Keep on reading; let this poor author be bombarded with fruits, veggies, and shrapnel.

-Spear of Longinus