A/N: Here you go! The third chapter! Sorry it took so long, but I had a lot of school work to do. I'll try my best to update sooner. Anyways, Happy Holidays Everyone!!!!! Much Love! Please Read and Review! oh, before I forget, I do not own anything to Harry Potter. that belongs to J.K. Rowling.
Chapter Three: Tryouts…
The next morning turned out to be sunny, causing Harry to wake up and go to class, something he did not want to do.
"Ron! Get up!" Harry shouted.
"No, I said I wanted blueberry pancakes, not blackberry pancakes…" Ron mumbled in his sleep.
"RON!" Harry exclaimed.
"What…?" Ron asked groggily.
"Come on, we got to go to class." Harry explained.
Within five minutes they were ready and walking to the Great Hall. They found Hermione already there chatting with Ginny. Ron took the empty seat next to Ginny, so Harry had to take the empty seat next to Hermione.
"Great day, isn't it?" Hermione asked.
"Maybe to you…" Ron muttered.
"Oh, you know what's even better! Tryouts are today!" Ginny excitedly announced.
"Oh yeah, you're right. Are you doing something for it Ginny?" Hermione asked.
"Yup. I'm going to show my stuff." Ginny replied happily.
"What talent? Your only talent is using a perfect Bat Bogey Hex." Ron stated.
"Would you care for me to demonstrate?" Ginny asked, her eyes flashing dangerously.
"No…" Ron trailed of in a small voice.
"Why not? I need to perfect my talent don't I? If I want to win, I have to perform at my best." Ginny stated.
"I don't want to be your guinea pig!" Ron exclaimed.
"Shut up already!" Harry yelled. Ron and Ginny looked over at him. "Just drop it. You two are having a stupid argument."
Ron and Ginny glanced at each other and quieted down as Professor McGonagall passed out timetables. She came to a halt at Hermione, who was patiently waiting for her schedule.
"Granger, Granger… well, you are cleared for all subjects. Your teachers will be very pleased. Here is your schedule." Professor McGonagall tapped on the parchment with her wand and handed it to Hermione. As soon as she grasped it, Hermione set off right away for her first class Ancient Ruins.
"Potter, Potter, well, you passed the exams nicely. You are able to continue all your subjects." Professor McGonagall said, passing Harry his schedule. Harry waited for Ron and they set off for the common room together.
"So…who will be teaching this year?" Ron asked, starting a conversation.
"I don't know. I didn't look up at the staff table." Harry replied. Truthfully, Harry had been staring at Hermione, who had not been paying any attention to anyone, but her book.
"Then what were you staring at?" Ron questioned.
"Err, nothing really." Harry replied nervously. Ron decided that that was a suitable answer, because he dropped the subject as they came up to the portrait hole.
"Gillywater." Ron said.
"Correct." The Fat Lady replied, as she swung forward to allow them entrance. Harry and Ron stepped into the Gryffindor Common Room, and sank into the same squashy armchairs by the fire.
"So, what do you think Ginny will do?" Harry asked Ron.
"No idea. I didn't think she had a talent, mind you. So, you think Hermione's going to compete?" Ron asked.
"Nope. It'd be interesting if she did though huh?" Harry said. Ron laughed.
"Yeah, I can imagine her announcement now. "Presenting," Ron said in a dramatic voice, "the only girl who can read for twenty four hours straight!" Harry and Ron laughed at the thought of Hermione reading and reciting Hogwarts: a History for the whole school and staff.
"Do you want to play Wizards Chess?" Ron asked.
"Sure, why not." Harry replied.
Ron put the board together and started the game. An hour passed and Harry was still losing horribly to Ron.
"Crush him! C'mon, it's not that hard." Harry exasperated.
"Either way, you still lose." Ron stated to Harry.
Harry sighed. "I know." Harry said while collecting the broken pieces.
"My turn. Queen to B3." Ron announced to his pieces. The Queen moved and cornered Harry's King, with no way to escape. "Check Mate." Ron said lazily. Ron's Queen struck Harry's King, smashing it to pieces. Ron and Harry looked over at the clock.
"We should be heading down to Herbology now if we want to make it on time." Harry stated.
Ron nodded, and started cleaning up the pieces. They grabbed their bags and headed downstairs. Fellow students exchanged greetings to Harry and Ron while passing through the halls.
They opened the entrance doors and walked toward the greenhouses. Along the way they met a third year Ravenclaws leaving the greenhouses. They joined the line of Gryffindors and stood next to Hermione, her arms loaded with books.
"Hello Hermione." Ron and Harry said.
"Hello." Hermione responded smiling.
"I remember when she used to have huge front teeth. Now they're straight and perfect, just like she's perfect." Harry thought to himself.
"How was Ancient Runs, um, Ancient Rum, um─" Ron started before he was cut off.
"It's Ancient Ruins, Ronald, and it was quite interesting actually. Debbie Ritz was trying to decipher the ruin stones, when she─"
But whatever Debbie did, Harry and Ron never found out since Professor Sprout called them inside.
"I hope you all had a good summer. Now, let's get started. Today, we shall study Shlinkmaner's Term on Herbology, and see how it fits in with the Vermillion Poxy Root. Now, open your books, and turn to page ten." Professor Sprout announced.
The rest of the class was pretty boring. The only exciting moment was when Neville found fresh Poxy Eggs in his roots, which gave off such a foul odor that nearly suffocated the entire class. The Lunch Bell rang as they filed out of the classroom, and left for lunch. They found seats next to Ginny, who seemed to be very joyful.
"Why are you so happy?" Ron asked, while helping himself to some crackers.
"Didn't you know? We only have one class left because of tryouts today. I can't wait! It's going to be so exciting! Are any you doing anything?" Ginny asked.
"Yup. I have my audition all thought up." Ron stated, "What about you Harry?"
"Hmm, oh, yeah, I thought of something to do." Harry replied.
"Hermione?" Ron asked.
"Please, why would I participate in this show when we have more important manners to worry about, like exams or S.P.E.W.?" Hermione stated as she continued to eat her lunch while reading her book. For some reason though, Ginny was smiling a huge smile at Hermione, who was looking a little strange herself. Harry just chose to ignore this and drink his Pumpkin Juice.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione gathered up their stuff and left the Great Hall to go to History of Magic class. They sat down at the desk, and took out parchment, quills, and ink. Hermione was poised to take notes, whereas Harry and Ron were poised to play Hangman. Hermione was looking very annoyed with them, but they didn't seem to notice.
The class went on as usual. Professor Binns voice droning on and on, putting many students to sleep. The final bell rang, and the class quickly exited, leaving for their Common Rooms to see when their audition time is, and to get ready for it.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione made their way over to the notice board, but Hermione beat them to it. She quickly scanned the list and found their names.
"Harry, your time is three thirty, and Ron your's is three forty five." Hermione said, still scanning down the list.
"Cool, we can leave together then!" Ron exclaimed.
"Well, I'm off to the library. See you later." Hermione said. She grabbed her bag and walked out of the portrait hole.
Harry and Ron went over to the squashy armchairs again and sat down. They grabbed their bags and got out parchment, ink, and a quill.
"We might as well get started." Ron stated.
"Let's work on Herbology first. It should be pretty easy by the looks of it." Harry explained.
They worked until three twenty, and Hermione still had not returned from the library.
"We should get going if we're going to make it on time." Harry said.
"Yeah, you're right." Ron replied. They put their unfinished homework away and quickly went upstairs to grab their stuff. They walked out of the portrait hole and made their way to the Entrance Hall. Many students were there, practicing their routines for their audition.
"Wow, many people want to win, huh?" Ron asked.
"Looks like it." Harry answered.
"Harry Potter!" A voice called from the Great Hall.
"See you later." Harry said. Ron nodded his head as Harry left.
"Well, Harry, let's get on with it." Dumbledore stated while shuffling papers.
Harry sighed as he walked forward. He stood in front of the table, waiting anxiously, but patiently.
"Ready Harry?" Professor McGonagall asked.
Harry nodded, and Dumbledore put a silencing charm around the Hall.
"Begin".
A/N: Well? How was it? Please review!! I will love you if you did!!! Much love!
