First year: A stoned heart professor

Chapter 9

As it was now the cold month of December, everybody was excited for Christmas break. While in the earlier days of December it was Enadira's birthday on the 7th, she enjoyed her gifts from her friends very much. Harry and Ron gave her a bag of lemon drops, her favorite candy. Hermione gave her a book about unicorns, in which she remembered that Enadira wishes to draw a unicorn one day. Her grandmother sent a letter saying Happy Birthday along with 10 galleons. Her friends were surprised by the gift, but Enadira simply shrugged. They and she already knew how the relationship stood.

The last gift she received was from Dumbledore himself, which surprised Enadira so much that she didn't tell anyone about it. Dumbledore got her a very nice quill made out of a phoenix feather. The quill was so magnificent that she only used it to sketch her drawings. The classes were quite fun for her as every professor had a special lesson, especially for her as her friends might have told a few that it was her birthday. All were educational but fun.

The only class that no one enjoyed but was essential for Enadira was potions class. Professor Snape somehow heard it was her birthday but ignored it as he did with everyone else's. As they practiced a new potion, which Enadira nailed, many others did not. Even Draco didn't do it right, which made Harry happy and Snape annoyed. As Snape asked Harry how to do it, Harry managed to do well, which made Snape feel annoyed.

As potions class was finally put to an end, everyone was packing their things for the next class. As always, Enadira was the last to leave, and when everyone was already gone, Snape from across the room cleared his throat, and Enadira looked up at him. "Seems you are twelve years old now," he said. "Hopefully your knowledge continues to grow. Good day," he said, and he left the classroom. Enadira realized he said happy birthday to her and was happy to hear those words from him.

As the day went quickly by and dinner was already finished, everybody went to their common rooms. When Enadira went on her way, she saw Draco, who appeared to be waiting for her. "I see today is your birthday, Cromwell," he said. Yes, it is," Enadira sighs. Draco has completely forgotten every memory with Enadira because she shot him down from the deal, and she is in Gryffindor choosing the good side and not the bad. "Perhaps I should give you a gift, but my father wouldn't allow it," he said. "Good, I didn't want to accept it either way," Enadira said, and she entered her common room as Draco stood baffled.

"Happy birthday!" every Gryffindor in the common room yelled and made small fireworks in the room with their wands as Enadira gasped in surprise. Oh, thank you everyone," Enadira said with a smile. She can tell that they aren't nervous around her anymore, and she is glad to feel welcomed. After the small party, Enadira was very exhausted and decided to go to bed earlier than usual. Today was a beautiful memory that she will always remember.

As a week passed by, everyone had to cram for their big assignments and midterm exams in each of their classes. The trio, including Hermione herself, were working on their potions homework, which Enadira helped them with. "I can't believe she's asking for help," Ron said to Harry as they watched Enadira help Hermione. Both girls looked at the guys.

Ron, there's nothing wrong with asking for help, and I helped both of you," Enadira points out. "Yes, but to see her get help when she knows she's good at practically everything," Ron says. Honestly, Ron, I'm capable of this; I just needed a bit," Hermione said, turning back to her homework. Enadira gave a smirk and looked over to Harry, who was about to put in the wrong plant. "No!" Enadira said quickly and grabbed the plant, and everyone looked at her, startled and confused.

Enadira sighs with relief. "Never, ever! Mix this with that," she points out what Harry was about to do. "What was going to happen? an explosion?" Ron chuckled. "We'd be in the maternity wing for a month, wrapped in cloth," Enadira said, and they looked at her with wide eyes. "Oh, sorry," Harry said. "It's alright, use this instead to get the results you need," Enadira said, and Harry finished his homework for the day.