Chapter Four ~ The Golden Trio
I exited the Hospital Wing, and strutted proudly down the hall. It didn't matter that I had never actually BEEN in Hogwarts before; I had read the books and watched the movies enough times to know exactly where to go, when, and how to get there. I also knew all of the school rules (though no one really follows them) and the Hogwarts School song.
As I walked, I found familiar faces in the crowd. Neville looking flustered and running, Luna wearing her radish earrings, Fred and George going setting off filibuster fireworks in the corridor, Ginny, staring over at something. I looked in the direction she was staring and my heart skipped a beat, or two. The Golden Trio; Harry James Potter, Ronald Billius Weasley, and Hermione Jean Granger. I almost fainted again. Moving closer, I picked up on their muttered voices. They were arguing about something; the name 'Sirius Black' touched on my ears. Luckily, I knew what they were discussing, so I shakily went over to them.
"Hi, I'm Shannon Smith, Gryffindor. I'm new here" I stuck my hand out.
"Hello! My name is Hermione Granger, also Gryffindor. And a third year. What year are you?" she spoke with a haughty smile.
"oh, I'm a third year as well" I stuttered.
"Brilliant!" Harry grinned "Would you like to hang out with us today?"
"Yea, WE CAN SHOW YOU TO CLASSES AND YOU CAN SIT WITH US AT LUNCH AND IF YOU NEED HELP WITH HOMEWORK I CAN…"Ron was nearly tripping over himself in eagerness.
"WE can help you find your way around" Harry spoke calmly, giving Ron a disgruntled look.
"Sure! That would be great!" I giggled.
We continued down the corridor, huddling together because of the freezing cold. Hermione and Harry were talking about Professor Lupin and the other subjects taught at Hogwarts, while Ron lagged behind muttering to himself. I was elated to be here.
Eventually, we entered the cosy classroom, and took our seats at the back. Professor Lupin bought a tank out from under his desk, and then another, they both contained a Grindylow and a Kappa. Homework was an essay about the differences between the two grotesque water demons. I could not WAIT to get started. This was the best homework ever!