Always (A Severus Snape Love Story) Years 1-2 (Sylvia's Version)

Chapter 16: The Charms Class

Chapter 16: The Charms Class

The next day it was time for charms class. We put our feathers on the table and Professor Flitwick stood on a pile of books so that we could see him because he was so short.

"One of a wizards most rudimentary skills is levitation,"Flitwick announced to the class. "Or, the ability to make objects fly. Do you have your feathers?"

Hermione lifted hers and put it back down.

"Good,"Flitwick said. "Now remember the nice wrist movement we've been practicing?" He did it while he said it. "The swish and flick. Everyone?"

"The swish and flick,"We said together, waving our wands and putting them down.

"Very good,"Flitwick replied. Now pronounce: Wingardium Leviosa. Off you go."

I picked up my wand and watched Ashley, who was failing miserably. Then I watched Ron and smirked.

"Wingardium Leviosa!"He said, and gave up in frustration, trying to hit the feather with his wand.

"Stop, stop, stop,"Hermione said. "You're going to poke someone's eye out."

Ron dropped his wand, exasperated.

"Besides, you're saying it wrong. It's LeviOsa. Not Leviosar."

"You do it, then, since you're so smart,"Ron said. "Go on!"

"Wingardium Leviosa!"Hermione said, flicking her wand. The feather rose up slowly and everyone stopped what they were doing to gape.

"Ah! Well done!"Flitwick said. "See here, everyone. Ms.Granger has done it! Splendid!"

"Wingardium Leviosa!"I said, and my feather rose up too. Ashley looked shocked.

"Great job, Ms.Potter,"Flitwick said.

"Wingard Leviosa!"Seamus said, flicking his wand over and over. "Wingard Leviosa! Wingard-"

BOOM!! The feather lifted for a little bit and then exploded. Seamus' face was all blackened and his hair stuck up, like he had just been electrocuted.

"I think we're going to need another feather over here, Professor,"Harry said.

We all walked out of charms together and Ron was still fuming.

"It's LeviOsa,"He mimicked. "Not Leviosar. She's a nightmare, honestly! No wonder she doesn't have any friends!"

Hermione pushed past us, sobbing as she walked away.

"I think she heard you,"Harry whispered.

I glared at Harry. "You don't say,"I said, and ran after her.