Chapter 8: The Big Day

Waking up late today had not been on my to-do list, but that certainly didn't stop me from sleeping in. Feeling something moving my shoulder, I opened my eyes to find my three "sons" trying to wake me up. I slowly sat up to look at my clock, noticing that breakfast was almost over. Leaping up, I ran into the bathroom, jumped into a shower, got dress, and managed to brush my hair and teeth in just under 20 minutes.

Walking out into the main area of our suite, I noticed a fairly large box filled with Pokéballs sitting on my desk. I picked up a note that was clearly written in Calem's chicken scratch. I realized that these were the Pokémon that the students would be receiving in class. In his note, he instructed me to take the box to the classroom. Sighing, I released Kitsune (Delphox) and Mojave (Meowstic) from their Pokéballs. Kitsune looked fondly at the young Lake Guardians floating around and nudged them to the door. Mojave walked loyally next to me as I hoisted the heavy box into my arms and slowly made my way to the door. Kitsune nudged the door open as I walked through the doorway and down the hall.

I made my way to the classroom and attempted to open the door with my hips. Much to my dismay, it didn't work so well. I was about to put the box down when I felt the door open. Looking up, I saw Fred and George Weasley smirking at me. "Thank you, Wealsey twins," I said as I walked through the door, the Guardians bolting in front of me. Seeing them still in the doorway, I nodded my head into the room. "You boys can come in if you want."

Grins widening, they stepped into the room, door shutting behind them, and took seats in the front, "so are those our Pokémon, Professor Bellamy?"

I nodded to the twins, placing the box on the front desk, "these are the ones that the class will receive." I looked up when the door opened once more, this time Brendan and Calem were carrying two other boxes, with May right behind. Calem gave me a small smile as he and Brendan placed their boxes next to mine. Calem hugged my shoulder as he watched the Guardians fly around the classroom, "how'd you sleep last night?"

I looked up at him quizzically, "good, the boys didn't fuss as much last night. How 'bout you?"

Calem shrugged, "okay, can't complain much, I don't have to feed the Guardians in the middle of the night."

Laughing, I looked up to see the rest of the class arriving. The bell rang and I cleared my throat and took a step forward. Glancing around the room, I smiled. "Just as promised, today you will all be receiving your Pokémon. We will give them out one house at a time, so please be patient."

I walked back to the box, glancing at Calem. He walked up next to me and I whispered, "you'll give the Slytherin's their Pokémon first." He nodded and smiled, asking me if I could hand him the Pokéballs one at a time.

Calem turned to the class, "Draco Malfoy."

Draco smirked, sauntering to the front of the room as the Gryffindor's glared or groaned. I took out the Pokéball with a tag that read Draco Malfoy. Taking the tag off and handing it to Calem, he placed the Pokéball into Draco's hand. "Now," Calem said, "press the button in the center and toss the Pokéball into the air."

Draco, much to my surprise, did as he was told. When the beam of light died down, a small snake-like creature appeared. I smiled, "Draco, we chose Snivy for you."

Draco walked back to his seat; however Snivy stayed at the front of the room. With encouragement from my Pokémon and I, Snivy finally made its way back to his new trainer. Crabbe, Goyle, Blaise, and Pansy each received Geodude, Mankey, Ekans, and Misdreavus respectively.

Having finished giving the Slytherin students their Pokémon, Calem stepped back and May stepped forward. "Hufflepuff students are next," she said happily, proceeding to call the Hufflepuff students to the front, one by one. Ernie Macmillan received and Aipom, Hannah Abbott received a Sentret, Justin Finch-Flechley received a Chatot, Susan Bones received a Zigzagoon, and Zacharias Smith received a Whismer.

I stepped forward with a smile and started calling the Ravenclaw students to the front. Luna Lovegood, Cho Chang, Padma Patil, Terry Boot, Michael Corner, and Anthony Goldstein received a Lunatone, a Ducklett, a Natu, a Murkrow, a Spearow, and a Hoothoot respectively.

Finally, it was the Gryffindors turn to receive their Pokémon. Brendan grinned at the Gryffindors. Parvati Patil received a Petilil, Lavender received a Skitty, the Weasley twins received a Plusle and Minun, Neville received a Bulbasaur, Seamus received a Vulpix, Dean received a Smeargle, Ginny received a Torchic, Ron received a Shinx, Hermione received a Beldum, and, finally, Harry received a Charmander.

"Now," I said, "since class should be ending soon, I want each of you to get to know your Pokémon tonight. Write down what you notice about them and I want to list as soon as you come to our next class."

Calem cleared his throat, "and we have discussed with Dumbledore and the rest of your professors that you are allowed to have your Pokémon out during other classes. However, the teachers can request that you leave your Pokémon in their Pokéballs at any time they wish. Is that clear?"

The class nodded silently. Smiling, I dismissed the class. This was going to be one crazy year, but I was determined to teach these kids to be proper trainers.

I know this chapter isn't too different from the original, but I thought that I'd give you all another chapter since you've been so patient. I also had received a comment a while ago concerning the Elite Four. I know that Serena is going to be the champion, but I wanted to know who you guys want to see as the rest of the Elite Four. Let me know in the comments!