The Hogwarts Founders Return

Chapter nine Hogsmeade form

Harry and everyone were in Transfiguration class, the class ended.

"One moment please!" Professor McGonagall called as the class made to leave. "As you're all in my house, you should hand Hogsmeade permission forms to me before Halloween. No form, no visiting the village, so don't forget!"

Neville put up his hand.

"Please, Professor, I- I think I've lost-"

"Your grandmother sent yours to me directly, Longbottom," said Professor McGonagall. "She seemed to think it was safer. Well, that's all, you may leave."

"Ask her now," Ron hissed at Harry.

"On, but-" Hermione began.

"Go for it, Harry," said Ron stubbornly.

Harry waited for the rest of the class to disappear, then headed nervously for Professor McGonagall's desk.

"Yes, Potter?"

Harry took a deep breath.

"Professor, my aunt and uncle- er - d' you think it would be all right- I mean, will it be okay if I- If I go to Hogsmeade?"

"I'm afraid not, Potter," she said. "You heard what I said, no form, no visiting the village. That's the rule.

"But- Professor, my aunt and uncle- you know, they're muggles, they don't really understand about- about Hogwarts forms and stuff," Harry said, while Ron egged him on with vigorous nods. "If you say I could go-"

"But I don't say so," said Professor McGonagall, standing up and piling her papers neatly into a drawer. "The form clearly states that the parent or guardian must give permission." She turned to look at him, with an odd expression on her face. Was it pity? "I'm sorry, Potter, but that's my final word."

"NO word was your final word," said Professor J. Potter.

"You better hurry Potter or you'll be late for your next lesson," said Professor McGonagall rolling her eyes at James.

James grabbed Harry's form, signed it and handed it to McGonagall.

"Signed by a parent," said James.

"Very well, honestly forgot you or Lily could sign it," said Professor McGonagall, she turned back to Harry. "You may go to Hogsmeade."

"Thanks, Dad," said Harry.

"That's Professor to you boy, DETENTION MR. POTTER," said James with a serious face. "End of October on Halloween you will be serving your detention."

"Wait, what, that's the day we go to Hogsmeade," said Harry confused.

"I guess you will miss it. You will be here with me for detention that's my final word Potter," said James.

"FINE," said Harry getting mad at his father.

"Only joking son have fun in Hogsmeade with your friends," said James.

Ron laughed. Harry could swear he even heard McGonagall laugh a little.

Harry, Ron and Hermione headed for their next lesson.

"That wasn't nice, James," said McGonagall. "He thought you were serious."

"No, I'm not Sirius why do people keep thinking I'm Sirius I'm James Potter."

McGonagall rolled her eyes at James again.

"Retirement looks better and better every day," said Professor McGonagall as she went up to her private room.