"Welcome to Transfiguration! I am Professor McGonagall. Welcome to Transfiguration! Today, we will be learning how to transform your pets into water goblets."
I looked over at Remus and raised an eyebrow. He merely shrugged. Pets? We were expected to bring pets? I could've sworn pets were for next week..
"Now, seeing as how most of you have mis-read the 'supplies' list, I may provide you each a pet. Only until you can get a pet from your parents. However, if you fail to do so by next week, you will be more than likely to fail this course... !"
James' head whipped up from the desk where he had his wand up towards the ceiling.
"Yes, Professor?"
"Put your wand down, dear, you're causing the ceiling to catch fire." McGonagall raised her wand to the ceiling to put out the fire that James had caused, the whole class laughing at the scenario.
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I was watching McGonagall put out the ceiling's fire, when I felt a hand gently tap against my own. At first I thought it was a simple figment of my imagination, until I felt a sharp jab into my leg.
"Ow!" I hushed as I turned my head about to meet a pair of bright green eyes and auburn hair.
"Sorry, Remus. I just wanted to confirm about our meeting in the Library after Transfiguration? I might need to drop my things off first, then I'll be there.. James didn't give you too much trouble, did he? Are you okay?" Lily asked, nervously biting her lip and gripping her wand tightly. She was certainly prepared for this class. She had a barn owl with her.
"Er, yeh, I'm alright. James is a little angry with me, but.. I'm okay, I promise. We're still meeting in the Library.. of course." I reassured her before glancing back at James, who was now pointedly glaring at us over Peter and Sirius. Thank Merlin they were between James and I.
She smiled, content with my reply and oblivious to James and his death glare focused on me.
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While I watched Remus and Evans' conversation, I saw Snilly watching Evans. Not Evans AND Remus talking, but just Evans. Looking to my right, I saw James. And he looked enraged.
" , which pet would you like to pick for today's class?" McGonagall seemed to appear in front of me.
"The rat, please, Professor." I replied, earning a terrified squeak from Pettigrew. Right, his Animagus was a rat.. almost forgot.
I was handed the rat as we began our lesson.
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The bell chimed, dismissing us from Transfiguration. I handed back my lizard before collecting my things and exiting the classroom. I observed Lily had already left and Sirius had dragged away James, most likely saving me from death. I already had everything I needed for my Charms essay and headed for the Library.