"There you are! We were starting to wonder where you two were-"
"It's alright Hermione, we're here. Now- who wants breakfast before a wonderful double potions with Snivelly?" Arya smirked as she headed down the already moving staircase. Harry looked at Hermione and Ron shrugging, and quickly followed her down. "Hey, Sis!" the four turned to see Andrew running up toward them. "Hey, I've got to run to get ready for class- but I wanted to warn you guys that I'll-"
"Hey Andrew! Why are you talking to such trash? I mean your incredibly beautiful sister excluded-"
"Mr. Malfoy haven't I already discussed this with you? And you will not call my friends and your classmates that- or any other name. Or so help you; Slytherin's house point glass will be empty in no time. Do I make myself clear?" Andrew nervously glanced between the two before speaking up.
"Alright Draco, lay off my sister. She's your professor and has the right to deduct points as she sees fit. Let's just go to breakfast okay mate?" Draco just smirked at Arya until he finally pulled away with Andrew. The rest of the gang slowly made their way to the steaming girl. "It's ok Arya, don't worry. But we do have to put up with him for the rest of the day- so let's just steer clear alright?" she nodded as Harry put his arm around her, "Come on, lets go get breakfast before dealing with Snape." Within the hour, the group had finished breakfast and made their way down to the dungeons to face the potions master. The four entered the room to find the seating assignments had already been placed on the board, and after several groans and surly looks they sat next to their partners. Arya quickly made her way to the front to find Snape with his usual scowling look. "Professor, where would you like me to be located for your class- and furthermore, what did you want me to do to help the students?" His attention was drawn to her in a sickeningly nasty way. Snape stood, towering over the girl. "You will be helping any student I so desire and you will answer questions all the same as these students. The headmaster seems to think that you are worthy of this special treatment, however I demand respect and a little more discipline from you- unlike your pathetic excuse for a father."
"You would do well not to insult him, seeing as he was twice the man and wizard you ever were." Arya matched his glare, and walked to the back of the classroom with Harry's eyes following her every move. "Don't worry Harry, he will have to play fair now that I am in your classes. If he takes points from us, I will take points from his house," she projected in his head. Harry smiled waiting for the uprising to begin.
"That was brilliant! Seriously Arya, that was amazing!" the four Gryffindors walked up the grand staircase to their next class.
"Seriously guys, it isn't that big of a deal-"
"Not that big of a deal? Arya- even I didn't know the precise amount of lovage that goes in the blood replenishing potion! I don't think Professor Snape even knew it down to the ounce! You have to tell me- how did you know?"
"Come on Arya, please tell us?" Harry nudged. Arya laughed at her friends' reactions
"Alright, alright! Drew and I were training with your brother Ron, and Charlie ended up cutting himself across a main artery in his leg. While Andrew sealed the cut, I had to make a blood replenishing potion before he went into shock from the intense blood loss… Like I said, no big deal." They finally made their way into the DADA classroom- only to find the Slytherins there to accompany them. "Alright guys, I'm off- I have tea with my Grandfather. Now just stay quiet in Andrew's class today, and pay attention. Remember, he must pretend to be a Slytherin," and with that she slipped quietly away gracefully descending the moving staircase, Harry's eyes following her all the way. "You know mate, you should just ask her out for the next Hogsmeade visit instead of gaping at her with your mouth wide open." Harry scowled at Ron as they sat down in the second row. As the last of the students hurried into the classroom, the bell towers began to chime and Andrew was nowhere to be seen. Finally the floating candles in the room began to dim, and the window glass darkened. A roar, much like the one heard at the grand welcoming feast, silenced the room; at the top of the stairs stood the black flaming wolf. The wolf reared back, leaped and landed a foot away from the first row of students, causing them to shriek. The wolf went up and down the isles, leaving small flaming paw prints on the marble floor while snarling and sniffing out each student. When it finally reached Harry, the wolf came inches away from his face. After a few intense seconds the wolf backed off, raising one paw and bowing its head. The class stared at Harry and the wolf, stunned; as the wolf raised its head it burst into flames, and in its place stood Andrew. "Welcome to Defense Against the Dark Arts." The dragon rider walked to the front of the room in silence. "Mr. Malfoy, stand please." Smugly, the blonde haired boy complied. "Stun me."
"What?"
"You heard me Mr. Malfoy. I want you to stun me. Step away from your desk, into the isle, and stun me." Draco stepped away from the desk.
"STUPIFY!" Just as the beam was about to hit him, Andrew waved his hand and a shield blocked the stunning spell. Gasps were heard throughout the room. "Mr. Malfoy I do believe you failed to stun me. Miss Granger, see if you can do any better."