Your Spell On Me (Book 5)

Back At Hogwarts

"You mean like a weapon?" Harry said.

"No. That's enough. He's just a boy. You say more and you might as well induct him into the Order," Mrs Weasley said as she came over.

"Good. I want to join. If Voldemort's raising an army, then I want to fight," Harry said.

Later it was after dinner and I was in the room me and Hermione were sharing we had a room for the two of us just me and her witch given how good things between us were it made sense. I was on the bed laying down as I watched the sun dip and then as it did Hermione came up from behind me lay on the bed next to me and wrapped her arms around me. I woke up and it was the day of Harry's hearing at the ministry as he left with Arther we were all there to wish him luck and then he was gone hopefully not for good. 4 hours later and Harry returned he was smiling that hat ment it was all fine and he hadn't been expelled we all had a big group hug and then then next was Hogwarts.

"Padfoot. Are you barking mad? You'll blow the entire operation" Mad eye said as Sirius walked in dog form past us in the station.

"And they call me reckless," I said getting a smile from Hermione as we headed for Platform 9¾.

We got on the train found a booth and took our seats Harry came in later after he had a talk with Sirus So that's what he wanted I was looking out the window when Hermione tapped my shoulder. I turn to look at her and she smiled and nods her head in the direction of the door I smile with a nod and we get up to talk in the hall at least that is what I expected but once we were out of sight Hermione pulled me in for a kiss. Later we are all getting off the train and we are about to make our way to the carriages when I see Malfoy and I can already tell that he is going to bring up Harry's hearing.

"I'm surprised the Ministry's still letting you walk around free. Better enjoy it while you can. I expect there's a cell in Azkaban with your name on it," Malfoy said making Harry lung at him but was held back by me and Ron.

"Easy," I said.

"What'd I tell you? Complete nutter," Malfoy said as he walked off.

"Just stay away from me!" Harry yelled at him as we let go of him.

"It's only Malfoy. What'd you expect?" Ron said.

"Hi, guys," Neville said as we got to the carriages.

"Hey, Neville," Hermione said.

"Hey there, Neville," I said.

"What is it?" Harry said as he saw what was pulling the carriages and I had forgotten after what happened last year he can see them too.

"What's what?" Hermione said.

"That. Pulling the carriage" Harry said.

"Nothing's pulling the carriage, Harry. It's pulling itself, like always," Hermione said.

"You're not going mad. I can see them too. You're just as sane as I am," A girl with snow-white hair said.

"Everyone, this is Loony Love... Luna Lovegood. What an interesting necklace," Hermione said.

"It's a charm, actually. Keeps away the Nargles," Luna said.

"Good evening, children. Now, we have two changes in staffing this year. We're pleased to welcome back Professor Grubbly-Plank... who'll be taking Care of Magical Creatures... while Professor Hagrid is on temporary leave. We also wish to welcome our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher... Professor Dolores Umbridge. And I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing the professor good luck. Now, as usual, our caretaker, Mr Filch, has asked me to remind you..." Dumbledor said but was stopped when he was interrupted by a giggle from Umbridge.

"She was at my hearing. She works for Fudge," Harry said as Umbridge made her way to the podium.

"Thank you, headmaster, for those kind words of welcome. And how lovely to see all your bright... happy faces smiling up at me. I'm sure we're all going to be very good friends," Umbridge said and I already hate her.

"That's likely," The twins said.

"The Ministry of Magic has always considered... the education of young witches and wizards to be of vital importance. Although each headmaster... has brought something new to this historic school... progress for the sake of progress must be discouraged. Let us preserve what must be preserved... perfect what can be perfected... and prune practices that ought to be prohibited" Umbridge said.

"Thank you, Professor Umbridge. That really was most illuminating," Dumbledore said.

"Anyone get what she was babbling about," I said and they shook their heads.

"What's it mean?" Ron said.

"Magic is forbidden in the corridors..." Harry said.

"It means the Ministry's interfering at Hogwarts," Hermione said.

"As if we haven't got enough to worry about," I said.

Later we had gotten to the common room and I was on the sofa by the fire with Hermione and I could tell that the tension in this room was close to overloading.

"Dean, Seamus. Good holiday?" Harry said.

"All right Better than Seamus', anyway," Dean said.

"Me mum didn't want me to come back this year," Seamus said.

"Why not?" Harry said.

"Let me see. Because of you. The Daily Prophet's been saying a lot of things about you, and Dumbledore," Seamus said.

"What, your mum believes them?" Harry said.

"Nobody was there the night Cedric died," Seamus said.

"I guess you should read the Prophet, then, like your stupid mother," Harry said.

"Don't talk about my mother," Seamus said.

"I'll have a go at anyone that calls me a liar," Harry said raising his voice.

"What's going on?" Ron said as he came from the dorms.

"He's mad, is what's going on. Do you believe the rubbish he's come out with about You-Know-Who?" Seamus said.

"Yeah. I do. Has anyone else got a problem with Harry?" Ron said and the was no answer and they then left for the dorms.

"This is not good," I said.

"What," Hermione said.

"Well last year he was alienated but this is where everyone walks around him thinking that he is lying to make us all scared of you know who Harry is in trouble maybe even in danger," I said.