The Girl Who Fought

First day of classes

INT. STAIRWAY - 12 NORTH - · HOGWARTS - MORNING ...

{he stairway bustles with students as Harry and Ron make their way. Clearly lost, Ron consults his TIMETABLE. }

Ron: This is Staircase·Twelve North, which should take us to Backward Staircase Seven--no wait a minute, we're on Backward Staircase Seven ...

Harry: How many staircases are there

Aurora: One hundred forty-two, though-

Hermione: in A History of Magic, Bathilda Bagshot-

Aurora and Hermione: makes unattributed reference to three others.

"That is so creepy, your not even related." Ron whined

Hermione and Aurora shared a look " really Ronnie we thought you'd be used to it by now" they teased. Ron just groaned and hid under his blanket .

{Harry and Ron watch Hermione and Aurora pass by, apparently holding every single First Year course book in their arms}

Ron: I hate her

Harry: Rory?

Ron: No she's not that bad. I mean hermione she's such a know-it-all

Molly gave her son a strong glare."Don't worry Mrs. Weasley, he apologized.'' Hermione assured before molly could yell. Ron mouthed 'thank you' in her direction. "I still don't understand how you four became friends.'' Remus inquired. "Halloween.'' The golden quartet replied

INT. MCGONAGALL'S CLASSROOM - MORNING

{Students sit attentively, .looking front... at a CAT. Its markings, particularly around the eyes, are somehow familiar. Harry and Ron burst in, glance around.}

Ron: Whew! We made it, mate ... Can you imagine old McGonagall's face if we were late first day out ...

{Hearing this, the cat narrows its eyes, leaps up·· and ... TRANSFORMS ... into old McGonagall herself. Ron's mouth drops open in amazement .}

Ron: That was bloody brilliant!

Professor McGonagall: ...Thank.you for that assessment, Mr. weasley. But perhaps it might be.more useful if I transfigured Mr.Potter or ·yourself into a pocket watch. That way one of you might be on time.

Aurora: I told those two idiots to follow hermione and I but they were all noooo we don't want to walk with a know-it-all and then I slapped them for insulting us

Ron: Sorry rory

Professor McGonagall: Why were you late

Harry: We got lost

Professor McGonagall: Then perhaps a map I trust you don't need one to find your seats

{Harry and Ron Slip past Hermione and Aurora, sitting front row center.}

Professor McGonagall: Transfiguration is some of the most complex, dangerous and valuable magic you will learn at Hogwarts. Use it skillfully and it may, one day, save your life. Make a mistake and you could find yourself with a toad's head and a monkey's tail. ...[opening a textbook] All right then .. Shall we?

{Harry and Ron exchange a glance, whip open their books ...}

INT. DUNGEONS - POTIONS - NEXT MORNING - DAY

{As Professor Snape paces imperiously, Aurora and the others sit in dead silence, eyes wandering to the PICKLED ANIMALS floating in GLASS JARS along the cold stone walls. }

Snape: 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 ... [glances at Malfoy] ... 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, even stopper 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.