The group was standing in the ROR. It was set up like a training facility. The energy of the students was lined with hesitation.

"If anyone wants to back out, now is the last chance." I spoke up. I felt Harry send me a thankful smile. No one left.

"Ok. For the first meeting I'd like to just go over some basics. Everyone make two columns. Collin, will you stand across from me." The did as he said, "Ok, stunning is basically a wizard's bread and butter so, the spell is stupefy. Alright Collin, hit me."

"STUPEFY" Collin flicked his wand and harry went flying.

"Good Collin," Harry coughed.

"Alright I want you to pair up."

The first meeting continued and was a complete success.

"Bravo." I whispered to Harry as I left.

"Thanks" he whispered back;

I walked out onto our Quidditch pitch. Ron was nearly bouncing off the walls. It was our first match. The Slytherins flipped Ron out with their taunting. Ron missed every catch. Lavender, Angelina , and I tried to franticly keep up. Lavender was hit by a bludger and had to sit out the rest of the game. Suddenly Harry caught the snitch and it was over. I collapsed onto the ground. Fred offered me his hand to help me up. We walked over to Harry and George. Malfoy and his goons was standing in front of them. Suddenly Harry and George threw themselves at them. Fred and I charged forward to break them apart.

A furious McGonagall came down ordering them to her office.

She put her finger under my chin and inspected my black eye that had been caused by Malfoy's bony elbow.

"You should run and see Madame Pomphrey now miss Evans."

I nodded and scurried up to the castle.

Hagrid got back soon after that. For his first day back I came early.

"Sammay, would you go bring a Thestral to the clearing?"

"Of course. Is that what the class is on today?"

"Yep."

"K, then I'm on it." I ran out into the forest to the spot I knew where the herd was. I walked slowly to a Thestal that I knew knew me. I reached out my hand and she nuzzled it gently.

"Come along Songa." She snorted at me then followed. I could hear the students before I entered the clearing. Songa had her large head hovering right above my shoulder as we walked. I put my hand on the side of her face and walked out.

The group stared at me silently. Three student's jaws dropped. Neville, Harry, and a slytherin boy.

"Right. Thank you Sammay. Now, how many of you can see her?"

"He isn't talking about me by the way. He is talking about Songa here." I pat her neck gently.

The three whose jaws dropped raised their hand.

"See what, there is nothing there except the Gryfindorks chaser."

Hagrid ignored malfoy's comment.

"That is a Thestral. Sammay, why don't you explain."

"Thestrals are creatures only seen by those who have seen death. So if you have seen someone die, you would be able to see them. I saw my parents die. And I saw some other people die as well, so I can see them. The three of you that raised your hands because you have also seen someone die. This particular Thestral's name is Songa. She is only about 4 years old so she is still rather young. Not much is known about these creatures because of the...unusual characteristics. She is very gentle though, just like most are. Hey Neville, come here." I waved my hand to him. He stepped forward hesitantly. "Come on. Trust me." I whispered in his ear. "Feel her. Don't worry she won't bite."

"That girl is mad. There is nothing there."

"Well Draco, if there is nothing here then come here." I raised my eyebrow and looked at him evily, a look I stole from the twins. He took an involuntary step backwards. "What, if it is nothing but air what are you afraid of. Come here."

He took what I said as a challenge and strode forward confidently.

"Give the boy a kiss." I whispered to Songa. Once Malfoy got close Songa smacked him with her nose pushing him backwards.

He screamed like a little girl and ran out of the clearing. I tried to stifle my giggle and Songa nuzzled me gently.

"Well, class is dismissed. Thank you miss Sammay."

"No problem professor. I'm going to go and put her back with the herd now. Come on Songa."