Forbidden Lover

Chapter Three

Artemis’s P.O.V
    It was the next day and after we had breakfast, Draco and I rushed to our first class of the day as we both had Transfiguration with Professor McGonagall and by the time we had gotten there, we had made it on time as well as we sat down next to each other before Professor McGonagall had begun the class before turning into a cat as everyone had done what she had asked us to do and after a while, we heard someone open the door and saw that it was Harry and Ron, “made it. Can you imagine the look on McGonagall's face if we were late.” Ron said to Harry, “You might want to rethink your words, Weasley.” I told him and Draco and I chuckled before Professor McGonagall had turned back into herself, “that was Bloody Brilliant” Ron said to her, “thank you for that assessment Mr. Weasley. Perhaps it would be more useful if I were to transfigure Mr. Potter and yourself into a pocket watch. That way one of you might be on time.” we heard Professor McGonagall say to them, “we got lost.” Harry told her, “then perhaps a map? I trust you don’t need one to find your seats.” she said to them as they sat down in front of Draco and I before the class went on before she dismissed us all and we all went to our next class which was Potions with Professor Snape and we were all talking to each other before we heard the door slam open and saw Professor Snape rush in and walked to the front of the room, “there will be no foolish wand waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don’t expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is Potion making. However, for those select few who possess the predisposition, I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory and even put a stopper in death. Then again, maybe some of you have come to Hogwarts in possession of abilities so formidable that you feel confident enough to not pay attention.” Snape said and saw that he was looking at Harry and Draco and I chuckled a little, “Mr. Potter. Our new Celebrity. Tell me, what would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of Wormwood?” Snape asked him and Harry shook his head, “you don’t know? Well, let's try again. Where Mr. Potter, would you look if I asked you to find me Bezor?” Snape asked him, “I don’t know sir” Harry told him, “and what is the difference between Monkshood and Wolfsbane?” Snape asked him, “I don’t know sir” Harry told him, “pity. Clearly fame isn’t everything. Is it Mr. Potter.” Snape told him before Snape continued on with the class.

    Later that day, we were in the Great Hall for study break and Draco and I were doing our work together and practiced a few simple spells before the owls flew in to the room and both Draco and I caught something and saw that they were letters from our parents and I opened it and began to read what they said.

Dear Artemis

We are proud of both you and Draco that the both of you were sorted into Slytherin. We hope that people there are treating you and your brother well and that you had an amazing first day of classes. Good luck my dear and hope to see you soon.

Love, 

Mother and Father.

After reading the letter they had sent, I smiled a little before folding it backup and putting it with my things before Draco and I eventually left and went outside for Flying lesson with Madam Hooch as we all stood next to a broom before seeing Madam Hooch, “good afternoon class.” She said to us, “Good afternoon Madam Hooch.” We all said to her, “welcome to your first flying lesson. Well, what are you waiting for? Everyone steps up to the left side of your broomstick. Come on now, hurry up. Stick your right hand over the broom and say up.” she told us and we had done so and as soon as Draco and I had sai up, the broom was now in our hands and eventually, everyone had their broom in their hands before Madam Hooch continued, “now, once you’ve got hold of your broom, I want you to mount it. And grip it tight. You don’t want to be sliding off the end. When I blow my whistle, I want each of you to kick off from the ground, hard. Keep your broom steady, hover for a moment then lean forward slightly and touch back down. On my whistle, three, two.” she said before blowing the whistle and before anyone could do anything, Neville started to the complete opposite of what Madam Hooch told us before he eventually flew off before everyone had to move out of the way as he flew by before he was caught by one of the statues on the Castle until he eventually fell to the ground and injured himself and Madam Hooch rushed over to Neville, “everyone is to keep their feet firmly on the ground while I take Mr. Longbottom to the Hospital Wing. understand? If I see a single broom in the air, the one riding it will find themselves out of Hogwarts before they can say Quidditch.” she said to everyone before she left with Neville, “did you see his face? Maybe if the fat lump had given this a squeeze, he would have remembered to fall on his fat arse.” Draco said and I wasn’t the only one who wasn't laughing either, “give it here Malfoy.” Harry said to him, “no. I think I’ll leave it somewhere for Longbottom to find.” Draco said before flying away, “how about on the roof.” he said before facing us, “what’s the Matter Potter? Bit beyond your reach.” Draco said to him before Harry eventually flew up to Draco, “this should be good.” I said to the others and eventually, Draco had thrown it before Harry rushed off to eventually catch it and come back down as the others ran up to him and cheered before we heard Professor McGonagall, “Harry Potter. Follow me.” she said and he left with her before Madam Hooch came back and continued with the class.

Later that day we had eventually found out that Harry Potter was the Gryffindor Seeker, “can you believe it. Potter is the new Gryffindor Seeker for their Quidditch team.” I told Draco, “yeah I’ve heard. The whole school is talking about it.” he told me, “I had tried out for the Quidditch team as well actually. I thought I would at least try it. sucks though that he didn’t even have to try while everyone else has to.” I told him, “I agree. It’s not fair and did you get on the team?” he said to me and I smirked and nodded, “you did?” he asked and I nodded, “yeah, although I was the only first year there I think but I was put as Chaser.” I told Draco as we made our way back to the Common Room and when we did, we both had done our school work together along with Crabbe and Goyal as the four of us had a few laughs as well. Later that night, everyone was in the Great Hall eating dinner, “so, are you going to tell mother and father about making the team?” Draco asked me and I nodded, “yeah, I was thinking about telling them tomorrow.” I told him as we ate our food, “I think I might try next year and I hope to get on.” he told me and I smiled, “it would be nice if we were both on it.” I told him and he smiled a little as we continued eating and when the feast was over, we had all gone back to our Common Rooms for the night and I had decided to get changed before deciding to read before going to bed that night.