It isn't long for another gossip session to occur throughout the school. Hogwarts unfortunately has a very strong politically motivated gossip mill.

'Did you hear about what the ministry is going to do now?' 'What NOW?' 'They are going to tighten the ban on the use of flying carpets, something about rugs being a muggle item' 'OH please, don't start rumours like that, they wouldn't ban flying carpets and muggles didn't even invent rugs.' 'JUST you wait, I swear things are going to the dogs, someone needs to put a stop to this madness.'

"GOOOOOO JAMES WWWOO!" yells Peter.

Ramona looks up from her Charms text book in time to see James score a goal yet again. Sirius laughs and claps his hands in excitement.

"He IS actually really good Remy! I thought he was exaggerating, I didn't think he was serious."

Remy snorts and smirks, "He can never be serious .. because you are."

Black laughs but it's a bit hollow, a laugh more out of obligation to their inside joke, "Ha ha, Remy."

The first Quidditch match against Slytherin is won by Gryffindor due from James's skills. Gryffindor is hoping that with James's excellent goal scoring skills they will win this years cup.

Yawning with boredom Ramona then raises her hand.

"Yes miss ... erm ... Lupin?" says the defense teacher, named Professor Tedium. Which Ramona finds very amusing.

"Are we going to learn defense spells or practice dueling this year?" asks Ramona mockingly, Ramona is already thinking of pranks on which to torture this old women.

Professor Tedium looks shocked by Ramona words and narrow her eyes, "You are only in second year! Why would ...

Ramona hastily packs her bags with her three friends following her lead.

"NOW see here! You can't just ...

"We have read the recommended texts and I am sure we can produce essays when you ask, but if your lessons are just going to be about going over the text books and droning on I've had enough. I need to practice spells!"

Ramona starts to leave with her friends following behind her and then surprising everyone Severus joins in the leaving party. After the door is slammed closed by Sirius the four eye the retreating form of Severus curiously.

Ramona runs after Severus, "Wait Severus."

Severus turns to them in a closed off stance, "Yes?"

"Why did you leave with us?" counters Ramona.

"Other then the fact that she is the embodiment form of a large dose of Valium? .. I've read the texts also and I don't wish to waste my time and I wish to practice curses also."

Ramona hears Peter whisper, 'what's Valium'

Ramona chuckles then smiles, "Well you know what this mean don't you?"

Severus raises his eyebrow to question Ramona further.

Ramona raises her wand dramatically, "I challenge you to a duel."

Sirius takes a mocking gasp, "Snivellus wouldn't want that! He wouldn't want to be made a fool of. You will spoil his notion of him being better than us."

Severus snorts and it's clear on Severus's face that he does think he is better than Sirius. Ramona playfully hits Sirius's shoulder.

"Well Severus, do you accept?"

Ramona and Severus eye each critically. Wands raised. They start to circle each, trying to assess weak sides. The spectators start yelling and making noises. 'Get him Remy' 'GO SEV!' can be heard from the crowd. Ramona notices Severus looks a bit uncomfortable with 'sev' being yelled out. Ramona uses this to her advantage and flings a disarming charm Severus's way. Severus dodges and flings the tickling curse back, Ramona dodges and casts a stunning curse. Severus dodges. Ramona and Severus circle each other trying to get the upper hand but neither manage to.

Ramona is a little surprised that she isn't gaining the upper hand, Ramona doesn't like to boast but with her relentless training with her father she is not a bad duelist. Her skills are not impressive to her because even though she considers herself good for her age she still doesn't get the better of her father and Lyall doesn't go easy on her.

Ramona growls slightly not happy thinking about her father, Severus smirks mockingly back in reply. After more circling and curses and dodges Ramona finally gets a spell in. Just a disarming charm though. Ramona gracefully catches Severus's wand and laughs in glee. Ramona's laugh is halted completely seeing Severus's hurt expression.

Ramona gives Severus a nod of respect, "Good duel." Ramona walks towards Severus and hands Severus his wand back.

"WHAT is GOING on here! Unauthorized practice duellings are not ALLOWED! Detention Mr Snape and Miss Lupin!" yells Professor Mcgonagall, almost frothing at the mouth.