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Transfiguration was first with Professor McGonagall. We were the first to arrive, and sat towards the center of the room. Of course, Percy insisted on front row, but that was something I opposed.
"I hate the front Percy. I feel so confined. I can't concentrate well in the front. I'm much better in the second or third row. Please?"
"Penelope dear, how can you say that you can't concentrate in the front row? It's the best seat, right in front of the teacher. You can feel as if she's talking directly to you, and not worry about the rest of the class. Also, you don't have to look at anyone else, just look at the teacher. Her teaching is direct in the front and doesn't get confused from sitting further back." Some of his arguments were complete rubbish, but this wasn't something he was going to win. He's gotten everything else his way since we got back to school, and he could at least relent on this.
"Ok, fine Percy." He smiled triumphantly and looked quite pleased with himself. "You can sit in the front, and I'll sit right here." I said firmly, letting my books slap against the desk top, and planted myself in the seat. I looked straight ahead, refusing to meet his eyes.
From the corner of my eye, I saw his mouth open and close, then heard him suck in a deep breath. Holding out his chest and carrying his head high, he sat down rigid in the chair next to me, breathing heavily and also looking straight ahead.
Smiling to myself, I relaxed and waited for the rest of the students. Again, Oliver was the first to arrive. He stood in front of us, his eyebrows raised and eyes wide. Looking from Percy then to me for an explanation, all I could do was shrug. Percy still refused to look anywhere but ahead and continued his heavy breathing. He shrugged back, and slouched into the seat in front of me.
One hand on the desk and one dropped down at his side, I watched him scribble something on a piece of scrap parchment. I couldn't make out what it was, so decided to let my gaze wander around the room.
Students began to file in, some in groups, some by themselves. Finally, May and Suze appeared and excitedly sat down in the double desks next to me. Suze was nearest to me, and her eyes shifted to Oliver with a broad smile. I sighed, but smiled back.
There's no reason to be jealous now. I thought, looking over at the still fuming Percy. We're just friends now...
I leaned in to whisper in Percy's ear.
"Come now, the third row isn't so bad is it? We still have a great view." I kissed him softly on the cheek. The spot where I kissed him reddened, and he loosened up a little. Finally, he turned and gave me a small smile.
Smiling back, I gave him a quick peck on the lips before class started.
Professor McGonagall stood before the class, her usual high and mighty atmosphere that I admired, and began her lecture. Only, today it started out a little different.
"As you know students, the Dementors are here to ensure our safety. In the event that Sirius Black should approached Hogwarts, they will be here to recapture him and protect us."
"Protect us! Ha! They would give us a kiss the first chance they get, even if we weren't Black." A Ravenclaw boy from the back corner called, interrupting McGonagall, which she did not appreciate at all.
"Another outburst Mr. Rotgage, and I will begin deducting house points. Now, although he said it rather rudely, Mr. Rotgage is somewhat correct. During the day, the Dementors are instructed to stay on the outskirts on the grounds. They will abide by this, for they know that students roam the ground during the day. However," she continued sharply, "at night, they come deeper onto the grounds."
I saw Oliver instantly stiffen, and felt my own body grow tense.
McGonagall continued, "Since they are informed that students do not roam the grounds at night, as is school rules," I lowered my eyes, but still felt hers rest on me momentarily. "They will attack anyone they find. Although you are students, they will not differentiate you from Black if you are out at a time they are told there are no students. Please, do not provoke any of them. It is for your own safety that we implore you to abide by school rules. We all need to be a little more cautious for the time being."
"Of course Professor." Percy was quick to jump to her aid. He spoke in his Head Boy Tone again. "I'm sure that no student would dare roam the grounds now that Dementors are here. It is just common sense. Anyone in their right mind would stay in the castle at night."
"Thank you, Percy." She responded with a wave of her hand and in an exasperated tone. Although Percy may be every teacher's dream student, I'm sure he grew tiresome over the years. Although he didn't mean to be, he did often come off as a teacher suck-up. I almost felt bad for McGonagall.
All Oliver and I could do was shrink further down into our chairs. Percy looked at me for backup, and I simply nodded. Although my heart was pounding, the second Oliver turned around to look at me, a smile crept over both our faces in silent knowledge.
All during class I would glance at Suze, just to find her complete attention focused on Oliver. He continued to scribble on the parchment all during class. I went through different emotions about his scribbling the entire time. First, I was interested. Then, I could have cared less. After another few minutes, I became interested again and tried to peek over his shoulders, but his strong quidditch shoulder stayed in my way. Then after another few minutes passed, I grew quite annoyed at his insistent scribbling. What could possibly hold his attention so long? At the moment, I was interested again, and couldn't wait for the last few minutes of class to end to see what was on that parchment.
The class, as were all first day classes, was a total bore. All review from last year. When we were finally dismissed, I rushed to Oliver's side to see his piece of parchment. Unfortunately, Suze beat me there, and he quickly tucked the parchment into his robe pocket.
"So, Oliver, how was your summer?" She pressed up against his side and he backed up a little.
"It was um...great..." He struggled with her name and looked at me for help. I mouthed her name to him and smiled. "Suze." He smiled back his 'thank you'.
Percy took me by the arm and we walked out of class, leaving Oliver and Suze to talk, while May giggled behind them a few feet away.
It was good the Suze was interested in him. With Oliver taken, there was no reason for me to think about him. Especially if it was one of my best friends he was taken by.
A few minutes later, Oliver's footsteps were heard behind us, and he was by our side.
"What did Suze want, Oliver?" Percy asked, a sly smile playing at his lips. I was also interested in what she had said and looked up at him intently with curious eyes.
"Oh, nothing in particular. Just small talk. What do you guys have next?" He answered, quick to change the subject.
"Advanced Charms 7. You?" I asked. Maybe we could be friends after all. He didn't look as crushed as he had when I left him in his dormitory last night, and his spirit even began to lift my hopes.
"Excellent. I have the same. I guess the three of us will be together for our first two classes at least, hm?" His smiled created one on my face. I decided that I would enjoy being friends with him. His personality was just so pure, it could make anyone happy. Of course, we'd have to take it slow at first, and I'd make sure Percy was with us at all times.
Of course, with my luck, other plans were already made for us.
"Not me." Percy began, stopping near the staircase. "I took that class last year. I have Advance Potions now. Looks like you two will be together for your first two classes, not me." My breathing stopped as did my heart.
"You took Advance Charms 7 in your 5th year?" Oliver asked astonished. It was supposed to be an honor to get into Charms 7. I had worked hard in my 5th year to take double charms so I would be able to take the advanced course in my 6th year. Obviously, Percy had already beat me to it.
"Of course. Where did you think I was during that one class we weren't together?" Percy let go of my arm and started down the staircase to the dungeons.
"I don't know, I guess I never really thought about it." Oliver's eyes moved back and forth trying to remember last year.
"I'll see you two later then at lunch. Have fun. It's actually a very good class." With that, he was racing down the stairs as to be the first student. Again, it was just Oliver and I.
"Well then, shall we?" He asked and held out his arm. I gave him a small smile and took his arm, heading towards to Charms tower.