A/N: 'ello all, again! I don't know if I'll be able to update against between now and when I leave for Long Island Beach on Friday/Saturday with my friend Sam…so yeah. I'd write this tonight, and more tomorrow, but, I'm going to my friend Emily (EMT Official I think her penname is…its in my favorites, so it doesn't matter ')'s house tomorrow cause I'm helping her with her Gaia Online account (Yes, Mary, Sam, Emily, and I have all fallen into the clutches of evil manipulating Gaia…I mean, the FUN, CAREFREE, JOYOUS website entitled Gaia…-mumbles-yeah right).
Anyway, lets move on before I babble some more '
Dedication: Since I knocked out my own internet by restarting my computer, it was being a lil' effer, I don't have access to anyone's pennames…so…THIS CHAPTER IS DEDICATED TO Wikipedia!
As I was working on the ending of Potions class, I got my internet back and needed much information…THUS CAME WIKIPEDIA!
So…THANK YOU INTERNET!
Disclaimer: Nope…don't own…just my cell phone that has no memory left whatsoever cause I jam-packed it with Within Temptation songs '
Chapter 5: First Day of Classes
"KAGOME, WAKE UP!" Hermione yelled frantically to the still asleep miko.
Said girl yawned and leaned up in the cushioned bed, something she was finding quite evil, for she was more used to the ground that they slept on in the Feudal Era, "Hermioneeeeee, just five more minutes…" Kagome whined like a little kid.
With a frustrated sigh Hermione was heard mumbling, "I didn't want to do this…but…" her voice trailed off as she picked up a bucket filled to the brim with water, some dripping onto the ground. Kagome, not knowing about the awaiting mess, turned over so she was laying on her back, compared to her previous position.
Hermione then chose the time to tip the bucket of water over…all over Kagome…
…and thus the screaming began.
"I can't believe that you poured water all over me!" Kagome exclaimed once more at the witch sitting across from her in the Great Hall. Once Hermione had tipped the bucket onto her fellow 6th year, said girl was hit with verbal abuse…verbal abuse that would make a sailor cry, as well as high pitched screaming.
The plus side from the little wake up call? Harry and Ron were woken up by Kagome's screaming, not having to face Hermione's wrath on themselves when she yelled for them to wake up, too. Hermione sighed; "Well if you'd have just woken up when I told you to…" she left her sentence to trail off.
"Grrrr" Kagome replied before taking a bite of her scrambled eggs—the one food they served that she was somewhat used to. Harry and Ron looked at the girls, Harry on Kagome's left, and Ron on Hermione's right, and chuckled at their behavior. If only Kagome had arrived sooner, they'd have had much amusement in their lives…
…but alas she hadn't, so they enjoyed themselves for as long as they could.
"Hey, Kagome, what's your schedule?" Harry questioned the girl sitting next to him. Kagome looked confused for a moment, and then realizing what he meant, pulled out a piece of paper similar to all of theirs.
"Let's see…" Kagome put her times table on the table in front of them. Hermione and Ron had listened in on the conversation, and pulled out their own time tables as did Harry. Once all four were placed on the table Kagome let out a laugh, "It seems we all have the same classes,"
The others all nodded, and they proceeded to put their schedule away, well, they were until Ron let out a frustrated moan, "We have potions first today…with Slytherin, nevertheless," Harry joined in on the frustrated sighing and moaning while Hermione and Kagome glared, smacking the boys next to themselves on the back of their heads.
"Will you two stop it?" They said simultaneously, looked at each other, and then burst out laughing.
"Blimey, mate…it's as if they're Fred and George's reincarnations…pulling pranks on each other, talking simultaneously…" Ron noted, speaking to Harry.
Harry nodded, "Well since Snape somehow knows Kagome, maybe it'll be less sufferable…" He looked at Ron, and they both shook their heads and spoke simultaneously, like the girls, "Yeah right", and continued with breakfast for the next few minutes.
As they continued through their breakfast, talking every so often, Kagome's gaze drifted to her watch, "Oh my God! We're gonna be late for Sevvy's class!" she exclaimed.
"I still wonder, why do you call him that?" Harry questioned.
Kagome starred at him blankly, and then realized she hadn't told them that he was her Uncle, "For me to know and you three to never find out," and with that she stood up, as did Hermione, the two grabbing their books, and left the Great Hall, leaving their male friends to stare after their retreating forms.
Harry stayed starring for a bit more, but Ron also just realized what time it was, "C'mon mate, we're gonna be late for Snape's class!"
The door opened with a slam, and in came one Severus Snape, black robes swishing (1) behind him. "Open your books to page 120," he spoke snidely to his 6th year students. As he did this though, Kagome couldn't help but silently giggle at his actions, for to her it was a humorous sight to see her family member act in such an out of character way.
As she starred at their Professor, who was standing in front of the class, Hermione nudged Kagome in the side with her elbow, "Open your book," She whispered. Kagome nodded and opened the book they were told to get for the year.
Severus sneered at his entire class, once again speaking, catching their attention abruptly, "The lesson is Healing Potions. Though I doubt anyone but Miss. Granger will know, does anyone in here know how to make a healing potion pertaining to what's in the chapter you're about to read?" Hermione, ignoring his remark about her, raised her hand, and surprisingly, so did Kagome.
Almost blowing his cover and question his niece right then and there, Severus turned to Kagome, still sneering, "Care to elaborate?"
Kagome just smiled and spoke, "The chapter speaks about poison type potions—"
"We already knew that, Miss. Higurashi," Severus responded to Kagome's answer in his usual monotone voice.
"As I was saying," Kagome replied somewhat harshly, "The chapter speaks about poison type of potions, and one commonly known one is for quick relief, though for only the week poisons. This one consists of 3 ingredients: Seeds of a cherry blossom, though they must be smashed, combined with tree bark that has been splintered down into a soft powder, as well as fish oil. It is all to be mixed together in a quick pace, then drunken by the poisoned person quickly, for the combined mixture cannot be exposed to air for more than 2 and a half minutes,"
"Well done," Severus inwardly smiled at his niece's knowledge, "five points for Gryffindor,"
Once everyone's initial shock passed, they began to work: reading the chapter on poisons, and then following that by creating the potion that Kagome had described, though instead of someone drinking it, putting it into one of the many holders, with a cork screw lid over it. Then they would hand it into Professor Snape, like always.
As his students went about reading, Severus took a seat at his desk, looking upon his students. His eyes first fell on a fellow Slytherin, Draco Malfoy. Said boy was reading like everyone else, but seemed to be having some difficulty with it. Although he could read, Draco never found it to be particularly important to have an excellence with, so, never had such an advanced skill for it like some of his fellow classmates.
Severus inwardly sighed, eyes scanning the room once again. This time his eyes landed on Neville Longbottom, who was scanning through the page quite quickly, 'I did hear he has a thing for herbs, and that's what the chapter is about,' Snape thought silently in his head, as Neville neared the end of the chapter. The next student his eyes landed on where Kagome and Hermione, who were both getting up to work on the potion, 'Those two are quite similar, now that I think about it,' Severus pondered.
The next students he saw working were Ron and Harry, the two sitting behind Hermione and Kagome, they, like most the others, were about half way through the 10 page chapter. After one more scan across the Gryffindor's, Snape turned back to the Slytherin's. A couple of them had also started on the potion, but having some trouble with it. If the potion was left in the air for too long, even if it was finished or not, would turn a terrible puke-green color, and if it wasn't exposed too long, would be a light brown. As he was about to finish his eye scan, Severus heard Crabbe, Goyle, and Draco muttering about how learning to make healing potions was useless, for they'd just order someone else to make them if need be.
Snape sneered their way, but in a way not many would notice, how could they think healing potions were useless? Healing potions were one of the most used potions! If he didn't have to hold up a status as the rude, snide teacher he always portrayed to be, they would have each lost 10 points for Slytherin.
Of course, he was pushed out of his thoughts when he noticed Kagome standing before him, "Hey, Uncle Severus," she spoke smiling, "I've finished the potion, here,"
Snape accepted the potion, and turned towards his niece, "Just remember not to call me Uncle too often, others may catch on," he lightly smiled. The soft smile only made Kagome smile more, "Sure thing, and remember," she paused, "we have to talk—there are some things I think you should know about,"
He nodded, and motioned for Kagome to go back to her seat, where she whispered to Hermione, "See, told you he wasn't so bad! He smiled," Hermione just shook her head disbelievingly, for she missed their talk.
"Whatever you say, Kagome," Hermione sighed and put her potion into a tube, and after making sure it was the light brown color, brought it to the Potions teacher. Once she returned, however, Snape stood up.
"Most of you are finishing up your potions, or have already turned them in, so for all those students that have turned in the potion may leave early," Snape spoke to them all. Some Gryffindor's even gasped, shocked by the Slytherin Head being somewhat nice to the class.
Kagome grinned and she and Hermione walked out of the room. Once they were fully out, Kagome laughed at Hermione's still shocked face, "I said it once, and I'll say it again! Severus isn't so bad a man as you all think!" Hermione still shook her head in disbelief.
"It's only because you're here," Kagome just shrugged and the two walked towards Transfiguration, their next class. By the time they got there, the previous class, 5th year Gryffindor's and Hufflepuff's, were leaving. Ginny saw the two waiting to go in and smiled, "Hey guys!"
Kagome said hello, as did Hermione, "Ginny, what do you have next?" The brown haired girl asked. Ginny grimaced, "Potions…"
Kagome smiled, and replied before Hermione got a chance to, "He may be nicer today, so watch out," Ginny just starred after the girl as she walked into the classroom, turning to her friend for answers. Hermione only shrugged saying, "You'll see,", and walked a moment after Kagome did into the classroom.
Ginny sighed, and ran to Potions, for their talk left her 2 minutes behind on schedule, and the Dungeons were 4 minutes away…and she had only 5 minutes to get there. 'If I'm not there on time, I'll see Snape's reaction…maybe he has changed,' Ginny pondered as she ran past her brother and Harry.
"Blimey, shouldn't Ginny have headed to Potions a while ago?" Harry questioned Ron. Ron only shook his head, walking into Transfiguration.
"Good Morning, class," Professor McGonagall greeted the mixed class of Ravenclaw's and Gryffindor's. They nodded in response, and so she continued, "We're going to be going over the rules and lessons we'll be learning about this year…"
Ron and Harry tuned out of the conversation, letting their House Head babble on about he rules. They already knew about the precautions that had to be made, and to study a lot for even one miss pronunciation could cause severe effects. They had both mentally decided they'd listen in once Professor McGonagall started about the lessons.
Many of the other students had taken the same course of actions as the two Gryffindor's did, leaving only a couple students actually paying attention, two of them being Kagome and Hermione. Hermione listened, although the speech never changed every year, for she wanted to get as much knowledge as she could, and Kagome? Well…Kagome just started, and although she was quite interested, if she hadn't listened to the rules who knows what kind of mishaps could have progressed throughout the year.
"Now, for this year's lesson schedule," Minerva spoke in a slightly louder and abrupt voice, catching everyone's attentions, "We'll be spending the whole year for this lesson; learning to transform into your animagus (2)—" Professor McGonagall was cut off, though, by the entire class's cheering, for they all wished to learn this one lesson and the time had finally come.
The cheering stopped however, once the Professor did a fake cough to catch their attention, "Now listen, this is a very important subject, and anyone who acts foolish and doesn't follow the rules will have 50 points taken away, for this is a very important lesson that I must have all of your cooperation on. Also, any fooling around will cause for you to be working out of the books," Now she pointed to the back, where many old and beaten books lay, "as well as the ones told to buy. For you will no longer be transfiguring anything in my class if the rules are not abided by,"
Everyone nodded, some wishing they'd payed more attention to the rules since some of them had obviously changed, they'd NEVER had to work out of the books in the back, some didn't even know what they were to be used for. "As well as working on it this year, animagus lessons will be continued into next year, as well as anyone who wishes to join my Out of School class once you've graduated, for then you'll be able to learn more and get better at transforming. Anyone who is interest at the end of 7th year will be told to come see me to sign up, but, don't worry for I'll remind you all next year, as well.
The class nodded, still overjoyed about the lesson coming up for the year. Professor McGonagall looked at the clock hanging nearby, "It seems the rules ran on rather late, and class is now dismissed," As soon as this was said, everyone ran out of the room, for all 6th years had a free period next.
Although Ron and Harry were both excited about the next year coming up, it seemed they were overshadowed by Hermione and Kagome's excitement. Kagome was babbling on and on about how she couldn't wait to get started, and always wondered what it would be like if she had the power to transform things into something else—much less herself! Hermione was also babbling, but how she'd be able to learn so much information that they needed to use almost the entire year on it, as well as being able to help Kagome get caught up. Since they'd be doing so much studying, she was just getting giddy at the thought of all the highlighted notes and flashcards that were to be made in the next few months.
Ron sighed and Harry just muttered, "How'd we get stuck with such hyper girls?" Ron just shook his head, following the females of the group to the Common Room.
"Ugh, how do you boys eat like that?" Hermione exclaimed, for Harry and Ron were shoving food into their mouth at lightening speed.
Kagome let out a small laugh, taking a small bite of ham, "You think they're bad? Then you don't want to see some of my friend's when they're hungry…" Kagome let out another laugh.
Hermione sighed, "So, are we going to ever meet any of these friends?" Kagome shook her head, "Not that I know of…I don't remember hearing about any type of parties or balls that I could possibly invite them to,"
Hermione smiled brightly, "There's going to be a Halloween party! Although we do usually have a feast, it's more so a ball then a party this year," Kagome smiled just as brightly, "We'll see" With that Kagome took a sip of her water, wondering what would happen if Inuyasha were to come to the school.
"Zzzz" Harry, as well as Ron, laid their heads on their arms, leaning on the desks in front of them. Kagome just laughed while Hermione scoffed, thinking about whacking their heads.
Yes, the time had come for History of Magic with Professor Binns, the school's only ghost teacher. And, like always, over half the class was asleep…not that he noticed, or anything.
"Charlie, answer my question," Professor Binns starred at Ron; it seemed he got the Weasley brother's name's mixed up yet again.
"Eh…" Ron looked up, noticing the students that weren't in a daze and the teacher were looking at him, his mind registered what happened, "I'm Ron, and…"
"Who was the last Headmaster before Professor Dumbledore?" The Professor droned on.
Ron thought for a moment, causing for Professor Binns to let out a slightly droned sigh, and then remembered the answer, "Armando Dippet…?"
Binns nodded, continuing on with his lecture of notes and facts. And finally after the longest hour of their lives, the class was dismissed. "Is he always like that?" Kagome questioned Hermione. Kagome, unlike Hermione, had lost some of her perkiness as the class droned on and on, although Hermione was unaffected.
Hermione just sighed, for she thought Kagome may have been like her when it came to History of Magic, but alas, she didn't; so, Harry answered, "Yeah, pretty much. The only student that ever really pays attention all too much is Hermione," Ron nodded.
Kagome let out a laugh, while Hermione turned to Ron, "I'm still surprised that you knew the answer to who was Headmaster before Dumbledore,"
Ron just scoffed, "Didn't think I could be smart…?"
Kagome let out another laugh at the now bickering too. They both turned their heads to look at their friend, "What's so funny?" They asked simultaneously.
"You're fighting like an old married couple," At this remark Harry laughed along with Kagome, while the two 'old married couple' blushed as red as a tomato, and jumped apart from each other. Ron to Harry's right side, and Hermione to Kagome's left, who was on Harry's left. Kagome and Harry let out another laugh, and the four headed to the common room, for another free period awaited them.
A/N Dear God save me from my headache…-sobs-
I know I dedicated this chapter to Wikipedia…but…HOW DO ALL YOU HARRY POTTER BOOK FANS SURVIVE THE EVILLNESS OF ORGANIZING CLASSES AND NEWTS AND OWLS IN FANFICITON! IT'S MIND HURTING!
Like how my head hurts right now…-sobs-…
I'm trying to figure out the schedule for the year, the teachers, when free period are, when breakfast, lunch, and dinner are and all that. And thanks to Wikipedia I had SOME help…but…all the classes that where in the original copy of this, AND are ones that I KNOW of…well…most of them Hermione, Ron, and Harry drop in the 6th year for NEWT purposes….
I seriously think I'm gonna forget all about NEWTS and OWLS cause I don't feel like dealing with them…I'm sorry, but, it's the truth –sobs- my head hurts sooo much after all that research…add the fact of my virus sickness thing affecting my neck muscles…owwwwwwww
NUMBERS:
1: Hehheh…his robes were going SWISH…-looks away- it's a fun word to say '
2: Please tell me I spelled that right…God knows I probably didn't –sighs- and if anyone can describe the feeling one must have to transform, like, what to think of, 'visualize', etc so I know what to write about.
This chapter isn't nearly as long as I would have hoped…but…what can I say, it was droning on and on like Professor Binns' lectures…bleh…
WORD COUNT EXCLUDING AUTHOR NOTES: 3,041
…sorry it's so short….I'm going on vacation and I need to finish packing and all that good stuff…so…I'll get back to work once I get back '