Author's Note: I do not own Harry Potter.
Harry Potter and the Power of Magic
Chapter 6 The Lessons
Daniel was starting to like the school and its environment. Only a day before he had met and befriended a celebrity as his housemates told him. Daniel like Harry had lost his parent's who were wizard and witch in the first magical war. But he still had her older sister Eve who cared for her. But at this moment he thought it was not nice to think about good old time as they were heading to the potions class after breakfast. He along with Harry and Hermione were moving to Snape's class. "Time to test my magical abilities" he said to himself.
Daniel laughed in his mind. Snape was constantly making fun of the Gryffindors who were having their first class with the Slytherins. Snape had given all of them some ingredients to make a potion which was red in color. He along with Harry and Hermione were the first to make the potion successfully and as a result Snape awarded them 30 points each. If the rest of the lessons and classes went like this he could pass with flying colors.
Snape was quiet impressed by the trios but he wanted to see if Potter knew about Asphodel and Wormwood. He still had a grudge against the potters and disgracing Potter's boy would surely give him the pleasure. Right now he was making fun of Longbottom in front of the whole class and was trying his best to deduct points from Gryffindors. "15 points from Gryffindors for not knowing about Wormwood and Asphodel. I expected you to read the theories on different potions and their ingredients Neville." Neville was scared and angry at the same time on the professor. "It doesn't matter, Mr. Potter if you may give Neville information about these ingredients." The blow was delivered by Snape now he just needed to wait and watch. "Asphodel and Wormwood are ingredients which are used to make a sleeping potion so powerful it is known as the Draught of the Living Death." Harry said confidently, he knew Snape would not give up on dishonoring him but surprisingly he did not ask any other questions and gave him 10 points. Snape thought that this was enough for today. The boy had brewed the potion perfectly and even had basic knowledge about Draught of the Living Death. The rest of the class went by normally if you can say that Snape abusing the Gryffindor is normal.
Harry was looking forward to charms. As soon as the class had settled down Professor Flitwick arrived. Harry knowing that Flitwick would let them play games but wanted to show him the incendeo spell and asked him "Professor Flitwick before we can begin our class, can I show you some charms which I have mastered?" Harry also wanted to show the levitation charm and with Flitwick's permission was allowed to show his magic.
Flitwick was indeed surprised by Harry Potter who wanted to show everyone his progress at charms. Being the kind professor he was he allowed the boy to show it to them. What would surprise him more would be when Harry would cast his spells. Harry took a piece of parchment and placed it on a table. "Now is the time to show everyone what you can do Harry" he said to himself. Pointing his wand towards the parchment and focusing on it Harry said loudly "Wingardium Leviosa!". To everyone's surprise the parchment flew up in the air and after letting it stay in the air Harry said "Incendeo!" Harry amazed everyone as the parchment slowly began to burn itself until there was nothing left.
Hermione and Daniel were the first to come out of the shock. They didn't knew that their friend was capable of doing so much things. Hermione noted that Incendeo was a second year spell and they were not supposed to learn it until next year. They clapped at Harry's wonderful show and soon the rest of the class followed. They realized how much their housemate was capable of. Professor Flitwick could hardly hide his happiness. True James and Lily's boy was placed in Slytherin but that had not stopped the boy from showing his abilities. "Brilliant Harry, Brilliant! I have never come across a student who has mastered a higher level spell without knowing much of the basic spells. 20 points to Slytherin for showing their magical capability." Flitwick said as he clapped in respect of the boy's power. Harry thought that he was going on the right path and if it continued like this he would have no problem getting the professor's respect and trust.
Now they just had to deal with Transfiguration before they can have a break and lunch before going back to rest of the classes. So now, they were heading to their Transfiguration class. Daniel had told them that they had transfiguration with the Gryffindor. "Hermione, what is the difference between Charms and Transfiguration? Both of them seem to be the same subject." Daniel said. Though he came from a pureblood family and had been given the basic knowledge, he still was confused between them. "Well Daniel it's no surprise that you think both of them are the same. Many of the students think so but there is a very small difference which everyone seems to forget. Basically in charms you change the factors or the appearance of the object but in Transfiguration you completely change the object into something else." Hermione hoped that their new friend would get the point and it seems so.
Harry was entranced by the way Hermione had very simply described the difference between charms and transfiguration. Hermione and Daniel were his true friends he knew that. "But what about me? I have not told them about killing the Dursleys. Hermione would fuckin hell surely be mad at me and Daniel would also be pissed off. I should tell them as quickly as I can maybe today night?" Making up his mind they entered the class and sat down. "Man, what's taking McGonagall so long? I wish she would just come up here quickly and finish her lecture. I am so hungry that I feel I can eat a horse!" Ron said. Harry knew that the red headed idiot wouldn't miss a chance to disrespect the professors. "Maybe you think nothing else instead of eating and sleeping Weasley. Not to forget the fact that you would insult your professors behind their back or in front of them." Harry said quickly taking a glance at the black cat on McGonagall's table that nobody knew what to do with. "Oh, I never realized that any Slytherin had any respect for them."
Minerva McGonagall was not the person who would allow the fight to go on which could lead to more troubles. "Mr. Ronald Weasley 20 points from Gryffindor for disrespecting a Professor. Another 20 points from Gryffindor for arguing with a fellow Slytherin" McGonagall said as she returned to her human form from her cat animagus. It was not like that she supported Harry because he was her favorite student or the fact that he was once in Slytherin. But he spoke sensibly. Students were expected to show respect to their elders and not to fight with each other.
Several students were surprised when they saw that McGonagall transformed from a cat to her original form. "Professor I didn't realized you were in the class!" Ron said trying to get the points back from his head of the house. "Most of those who are fooled take everything around them for granted. For instance, you thought the creature sitting there was a cat but instead was the animal form of-"She was about to complete her sentence but was cut short by another voice.
"An animagus. Wizards or witches who have gone through rigorous training so that they can turn into their animal counterpart. For example, Professor McGonagall whose animal counterpart is a cat. Though animagus have to register themselves." Harry said. "Correct Mr. Potter. I didn't know you had such vital information about animagus." McGonagall said she had not expected him or any of her students to even know about animagus. "Professor, can we begin the class I feel that we have lost valuable time in explaining Weasley about Animagus." the boy said. Not trying to further create a scene she went on to explain about the theory of transfiguration and how it needed great concentration and peace of mind to even turn a small nail into something else.
Soon the theory was completed and along with it the rest of the class. Harry noticed that his fellow Slytherins wanted to know how he knew so much about animagus. He had told them that he would discuss it with them during lunch. However, Blaise Zabbini seemed to have a deep desire to know more about Animagus from Harry. He wondered how that boy had so much knowledge about magic. He would have to ask him during lunch though.
Author's Note: And there we go another chapter finished. How was the comeback? A short chapter followed by another one after a few days. This was what I wanted to repay you guys for not being in touch for such a long time. Don't worry I think you guys will get another chapter or two until my session break ends. Please read and review. It will surely help me know how you feel whether the story is going in the right direction or not. And yeah the story will have some bad language but not too much so don't fret. Until the next chapter folks and have fun!