Chapter 2

The school year progressed just like any other. Slughorn assigned partners for potions and Harry got stuck with Malfoy. They only spoke to one another when the potion demanded it. The new professor, Johnston, was a decent teacher and the way she taught reminded Harry of a female version of Lupin. Transfiguration was a difficult as ever though Harry tried his best. He was really looking forward to Quidditch this year. He was not captain, but he planned to try out. Hogwarts would be bad if he couldn't play. So Harry whiled his time away in classes and hanging out with Ron and Hermione.

Marcus, a 6th year, approached Harry one morning at breakfast shouting… "Harry!" He said shaking his hand. "I'm Gryffindor's captain this year, you're trying out right?"

"Wouldn't miss it." Harry said.

Marcus smiled. "Great. Saturday morning at 9. See you there."

"K" Harry answered to Marcus' back as he was already walking away.

Harry looked down and didn't feel like eating anymore. He was feeling better about being at Hogwarts. When he raised his head again, smiling. It was only to find Malfoy glaring at him.

That Saturday morning Harry dressed quickly and headed down to breakfast. He ate just as quickly and ran for the Quidditch field. No one was there, so he mounted his new broom and kicked off. The feeling was exhilarating. Harry flew for quite some time and when he finally saw people heading for the field, he landed smoothly.

"Harry, great flying." Marcus said looking up at him as his feet hit the ground.

"Thanks." Harry responded.

Marcus smiled. "You're the only one here trying out for seeker, so it's kind of a default. Congrats!"

Harry laughed and walked to the stands to watch the rest of his team picked. He had been sitting there for about five minutes when someone whispered in his ear.

"I've been watching you." They breathed. Harry jumped.

"What?" Harry asked turning around only to find Malfoy sitting right behind him. "What do you want?"

Malfoy smirked. "Nothing, nothing at all. I just thought you should know." Then he stood and walked away.

Harry shook his head utterly speechless.