It was the end of November, and Hermione and Tom were ready to read their report on Boggarts to the class.
Tom decided to begin the report.
"Boggarts are said to have originally been brownies gone bad. Boggarts are ALWAYS male. People believe that female brownies are smart enough to know better than to become bad. Male brownies become Boggarts when they are angered. Brownies are much like house elves; give them clothes and they disappear. Brownies serve families just like house elves do. Brownies are also very intelligent, except for Dobie; he loves to help but is extremely stupid and always messes up.
Boggarts invade homes. The only thing they want to do is destroy the home. They pilfer food during the day and smother the young inhabitants of the house at night whilst they sleep soundly in bed.
If you ever have Boggarts, you should get rid of them IMMIDIATELY. They are very stupid and can easily be tricked into leaving. Tell them to leave as long at the pine tree has its green needles. The Boggart will leave. By the time it remembers that pine trees are evergreens, they will be too far away or they have found a new home," Tom said and looked over to Hermione. She picked up.
"There is another type of Boggart; one that changes shape. Witches and Wizards are not sure of the origin, but we are guessing that they also originate from angered male Brownies.
The Boggart changes to look like your biggest fear. It may be anything from an animal to an object! I myself have dealt with this kind of Boggart. In order to make it disappear, you must think of it in a funny situation, like a spider without legs or, if it is a male person you fear, picture him in a dress. The laughing confuses the Boggart. To confuse it even more, having more than one person will make it change shapes constantly and it will eventually mess up.
To avoid Boggarts; it is best to NEVER upset a male brownie!"
The class applauded.
"A plus!" Dumbledore exclaimed and smiled. Hermione smiled as she took her seat. Boggarts was a hard topic to write about, there really was not that much information on them. All that Hermione knew was what Lupin had taught her. They actually had a Double class with the Gryffindors. If she had known that it was due on a day with double Gryffindor, she would have never included the part about a man in a dress.
Remus and Sirius had an excellent report, as well as Lily and James. The rest of the day went by smoothly. Dumbledore said they would not have any more reports to do until after Christmas. Most of their other classes gave little, if any, homework. Although this disappointed Hermione, she knew she needed the rest and relaxed in the common room most of the evening. She could occasionally feel the baby kick her, but it was not that bad, yet.