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Chapter Five: The First Day

That day started out okay. I talked to Luna some more and had several "enlightening" conversations with her. After breakfast, as I was walking out of the Hall with my friends, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked up and saw Lockhart, his white teeth shining. Snap…

"Danielle, a word, if you please…" He didn't wait for me to respond; he threw his arm over my shoulder and started walking to Defense, which I had later in the day. I instantly started trying to work myself free.

"Uh, sir, I have Charms in a little bit-"

"I know all about your relationship with Ronald Weasley, Danielle. I've got to say, it took bravery to admit your feelings."

"I'm not dating Ron!"

Lockhart ignored me. "I can give you many pointers, Danielle. Some are about fame. Some are about fan relationships. I know what it's like. It's tough, I know, but I can help you through."

"Ron's my friend!" I shouted as we passed some fourth year Slytherins. I squirmed harder, trying to break his grip. If only I had my necklace that could turn me invisible!

"Uh, sir, don't you have a class to plan?" I asked.

"Yes I do, Danielle. As a matter of fact, it is the class that you and your brother are in." Lockhart withdrew his arm and walked away.

I walked back to the Great Hall, where I hoped my friends were still waiting.

Lockhart cornered me coming out of the Hall, I thought. You need to watch out.

Is that what happened? Harry asked. What did he talk to you about?

He talked about dating a fan. I closed my eyes and shuddered. I just wish-

CRASH!

I walked into something and fell on my rear. My shoulder bag for my school things fell and scattered my belongings. What did I hit? When I looked up, I blushed. It wasn't "what": It was "who".

"Ow," he said as he gathered his things. "Are you okay?" His eyes were a stormy gray. He wore Hufflepuff robes.

"Uh, yeah…" Snap. I was just like Harry when it came to cute guys.

I stood and picked up my books. I put them back in my bag.

"Sorry about that," I said. "I wasn't watching where I was going."

"It's my fault, too," he said. "I wasn't paying attention. My name's Cedric Diggory."

"Dani Potter. Um… I'd better get to class."

"Okay. Nice meeting you, Dani."

"See you around, Cedric."

I walked away in a daze. I just crashed into Cedric Diggory! I wasn't actually planning on meeting him until third year at the earliest.

DANI!

I jumped. Huh? Oh.

What happened?

Oh, I just accidentally crashed into Cedric Diggory. Why?

You were saying…

Oh. I just wish Lockhart would leave us alone.

You know, I think I could get Fred and George to prank him for us.

I don't want them to get into trouble, though.

I walked into the Charms classroom just before class started.

"You're nearly late, Ms. Potter," Professor Flitwick, head of Ravenclaw house, said.

"I'm sorry, Professor."

I sat down next to Mandy.

"What did Lockhart want?" my dark-haired friend asked.

"He wanted to give me advice on "dating a fan boy'," I said.

"Ouch," Lisa said. "He still thinks you two are boyfriend and girlfriend?"

"Unfortunately-"

At that moment, Flitwick began demonstrating the Severing charm to us. I was partially unhappy that the lesson started. I wanted to think more about that encounter with Cedric Diggory.

That afternoon, it was time for Defense Against the Dark Arts. Oh joy. This was going to be my least favorite class this year.

Mandy, Lisa, Abby, and I walked together to the classroom. At the back, I spotted Harry sitting at the back of the room, the back of his neck scarlet. He had all of Lockhart's books in front of him. I took a seat to his left and put my bag on the desk.

What happened? I asked.

Lockhart. He caught Colin Creevey wanting a signed photo. Nott shouted it to everyone in the courtyard, and Lockhart heard. Colin got his picture, and then Lockhart dragged me here and kept saying that I loved the attention during the summer.

Yikes.

At that moment, Ron and Hermione walked in. Hermione sat down next to Mandy while Ron sat on Harry's other side.

"You could have fried an egg on your face," Ron said.

Lockhart walked in and introduced himself. Then he pulled out the quiz and passed it out. "You have thirty minutes – start – now!"

These questions were ridiculous! Unfortunately, the Ravenclaw part of me wanted me to answer them as truthfully as I could. I gave in and answered what I remembered from reading.

Half an hour later, Lockhart took up the papers. He ruffled through them, making comments on the incorrect answers.

Seamus Finnigan and Dean Thomas were shaking with silent laughter. Harry kept his head down behind his books. Hermione stared at Lockhart as if he were someone raised from the dead. I seethed. I couldn't wait for the lesson to be over.

Lockhart pulled a cage out from behind his desk. "Now – be warned! It is my job to arm you against the foulest creatures known to wizardkind!" Wrong! Those were Dementors. "You may find yourselves facing your worst fears in this room." Nope! "Know only that no harm can befall you while I am here. All I ask is that you remain calm."

The room was deathly quiet. I saw Harry peek out from behind his books.

"I must ask you not to scream. It might provoke them." Lockhart whipped the cover off the cage. "Yes. Freshly caught Cornish pixies."

Seamus and Lisa snorted. I started giggling.

"Yes, Danielle?"

"These little things, terrifying? Annoying, yes. Deadly, no."

"Don't be so sure! Let's see what you make of them." And the idiot opened the cage.

The pixies caused so much pandemonium. They ripped pages from books, broke windows, and started throwing quills around. Two grabbed Neville by the wars and lifted him into the air. I pulled out my wand and shouted "Immobilius!" The two pixies froze in mid-air. Neville started to fall, but I stopped him with my telekinesis. I lowered him to the ground carefully.

"Can you believe him?" Ron asked.

"He just wants to give us some hands-on experience," Hermione said.

"Hands on?" Harry and I asked.

"He didn't know what he was doing!" Abby and Neville shouted.

"Hermione, how can you believe anything he's written?" Lisa asked. Hermione blushed and returned to stuffing pixies into the cage.

I walked alone to the Owlery later on that day after supper. I had my bag with me, which held a pen, Muggle notebook paper, and a book to write on.

I walked into the airy tower and sat down in a spot that I really hoped was devoid of owl gifts. I pulled out the things I had brought with me and started writing:

Dear Remus,

It's only been a few days since I last wrote to you, and already I've had a lot of excitement. Yesterday, the 1st, Harry, Ron Weasley, and I missed the train because the barrier sealed itself. Don't worry, we got to school fine. I sent an owl to Professor McGonagall, who happened to be in Diagon Alley. She brought a portkey, and we got to Hogwarts that way.

Today was just… You do remember me telling you about that day in Diagon Alley, right? Well, Lockhart cornered me again after breakfast and tried to give me "fan boy dating advice". During our lesson with him, he released some Cornish pixies, and Harry, Ron, Hermione Granger, Mandy Brocklehurst, Lisa Turpin, and Abby and Neville Longbottom had to stay behind and put them back in their cage. I can't believe we have someone like him as our teacher!

Well, love you!
Dani.

I folded the letter and wrote "Remus Lupin" on the front. "Nightwing," I called my owl, who flew down and perched on my knee. I gave the letter to him. Nightwing took it in his beak and flew out of the open tower.

A/N: So, tell me what you think.