Emilla Potter

Ready, Set, Go!

1990. The 3rd of September. The morning's first sunlight awaken Evelynn. She opened her eyes, just to close it back. She snuggled into her pillow and tried to go back to sleep. It was too perfect.
She was at home again with her mother. Lily was cooking. She sang while doing so. It was beautiful. But then just as a thunder, realization hit her. I'm at Hogwarts!
As she thought of this line, she almost jumped out of bed, and dressed up. Her robe now had yellow tie and the Hufflepuff house's crest.
As she walked dowstairs she toght about the classes she's going to have. In the common room she already saw Samantha and Derek. They were talking to professor Sprout. As she walked towards them Samantha waved to her.
Sprout looked at her direction and a smile appeared at her face.
- Good morning! - she greeted her - Is your name Evelynn Prince? - the professor asked. She mumbled a 'good morning' back to her and nodded sheepishly.
- Oh, don't be afraid! - she laughed - I just wanted to tell you, professor McGonagall wanted to give you ten points, for helping someone before Peeves dropped the paint on them! - she quickly told everything. Evelynn's now hazel eyes looked at the professor with surprise.
- Really? - she blurted out. The professor nodded. Derek turned to her.
- This is exactly, how Hufflepuffs are! - he smiled. - Good job!
She felt extreamly happy. And it wasn't even the start of the studying.
- Anyway, you are a bit early - Sprout gestured to the clock on the wall behind Derek and Samantha. - In that case I give you your timetable - she started to search in a map - You can ask a few things before I give everybody a heads up - the professor gave the paper to her.
She started to look at it.
Monday: Charms class from 10 am to 11 am with the Gryffindors. Then Flying class with the Slytherins. After that a longer lunch break. On the afternoon, Herbology with the Ravenclaws. It's a long first day... she was a bit sad looking at the timetable. She wouldn't see Snape until Thursday on Potions! Evelynn hoped for taking Potion class today or tomorrow... But she'll have Charms! She was looking forward for that! As she was lost in that piece of paper, slowly her classmates appeared around them. Jessica pulled her out of these daydreams.
- Morniiing! - she smiled - I'm soo excited! I always wanted to learn to fly! I hope we'll learn about quidditch! - she spluttered. Evelynn laughed.
- I'm more excited for charms class. - she said. - I already read a few books about what makes a charm work. And I talked about it with my dad, he told me about how it is way easier to learn an already existing charm then to create one. I want to try to create a charm, so I'll ask professor Flitwick about it too. - she started and just couldn't stop.
As the two chatted about all of their interest in the school Derek took the chance to speak.
- Good morning! - he jumped up on one of the armchairs. - I'd like to inform you 'bout a few things - he started - If you are lost, ask any older student, we are happy to help! Manty and I are always here if you need anything, and the Headboy and Headgirl of this house is Amanda Flitz and Randy Perks. You will meet them soon.
Evelynn was sure, that they are really kind to everyone.
- And now, let me introduce someone to you. - Derek started to act dramaticly - Behind you guys is the only, amazing and wonderful professor Sprout!
Everyone clapped and laughed with the others, the professor did too.
Welcome dears, I look forward to meet you all - Sprout welcomed them. - those who didn't get a timetable please stand in a line in front of me. - she asked, and half of the group went there. Jess and Evelynn stepped aside. With them a blonde boy came along.
- Hey! - Jess greeted him - You are... Michael! Right?
The boy nodded. They shook hands and talked about classes.
- Yeah, I want to be a world-famous quidditch player! - he was just as enthusiastic as Jess. Evelynn laughed.
- Good luck you two! - she smiled. As they were talking professor Sprout tried to get their attention.
- Now, that everyone knows their schedule, I say you all should go to have some breakfast. If you need anything ask a prefect, an older student or a professor! - she smiled at them. Her eyes were warm and smiley.
- Jessie are you coming? - she asked the blondie. She was way more jumpier then yesterday.
- Sure! What could be your nickname? - she tought as they walked out of the common room.
- You can call me Lynn or Eve, or Vie... or... - she tried to come up as many possible answers as there is. Jess gave a nodd to every answer.
- Alright then! From now on you are - she talked like she had to announce this to a huge crowd - drumroll please - she said it quietly, Evelynn imitated the drum - Lynnie!
They laughed and talked even when they sat down to eat. While eating the two talked about what tp do before their first Charms class, becouse they had plenty of time.
- We should look for the classroom... - Jessica suggested - I feel like we are going to get lost if we don't...
Lynn nodded. She felt the same. It's way better to be there early, then to late.
They walked up and down, a stair changed it's position as soon as they stepped on it, and after twenty minutes they had no idea where are they, and where they should be.
- Whoooo are the lost souuuuls? - a creepy squeeking voice came towards them. The ghost flew above them and started to pretend that he can't see the two girl.
- Hey! We are first years... can you help us, please? - Jess asked him, not getting Evelynn's signs. She poked her shoulders, tried to get her to be quiet, but she was too... kind?
Peeves smiled at her. He looked like he is up to no good. We are dead... officially dead... Evelynn thought terrified by the grinn. Just when she thought the poltergeist is gonna start a prank a very familiar voice came to save them.
- Leave them Peeves - the man said calmly. Jess looked at him scared.
- Snevellus, Snivellus! - Peeves called him names. - Why should I listen to you, you greasy hairy, bat-likely, sad and lonely Snapey?
Evelynn looked at the ghost and then back to Snape. Snape was not mad. To be honest... she couldn't really tell. He had stoick impression on his face. And then a slight smirk appeared.
- I just saw the Bloody Baron. - he started - and unlike Someone... he does listen to me, and I am the headmaster of his house...
Checkmate
Peeves started to sing a song starting with Snivellus Snapey, the greasy haired lonely. Then his voice turned down as he flew further away from them.
Jessica looked at the man as if he was the most terrifying creature on the earth.
- What are you doing here? - Severus Snape asked the two first-years. He acted like usually. He could saw the smirk on Evelynn's face, but she tried hard. As he was looking the other young hufflepuff, he raised an eyebrow.
- N..nothing - Jess uttered - We..we were j-just lea..
- Professor Snape! - Lynn jumped in. - We wanted to find the Charms classroom, but we got lost. Could you tell us where is that, sir? - she acted so politely, Snape almost smiled. After a second of dramatic silence he nodded.
- Follow me.
He turned around and showed the way to the left wing of the castle's first floor. He really does look like a bat - Evelynn laughed inside. George on the train said this to her, and from now on, she couldn't fight him about it. Lynn looked at Jess smiling, and got surprised. The girl was shaking! She wanted to ask what's wrong but before she had the chance, the professor stopped.
- Here is the classroom. - he turned to the students - Next time, try to look for an older student before going anywhere - he said it like they were pathetic to even try. Jess nodded and murmured an apology. Evelynn nodded seriously. Just a second later Flitwick got out of the classroom.
- Merlin's beard! - he cursed - I almost got shocked, I did not wait for anyone standing here - he laughed and smiled at the three. - Morning everyone, good morning professor.
- Morning - Snape talked in a dark mood - Sorry, I have to go. Good day.
- Goodbye, s-sir - the terrfied Jess said almost as loud as she would normally talk.
- Goodbye professor! Good morning! Sorry for the fright professor - Evelynn said - we didn't mean it.
Flitwick chuckled.
- No problem Miss... - he looked at her
- Prince!
- Miss Prince, but what were you doing here? - the short teacher asked.
Jess surprisingly got better after the Potion teacher left the scene.
- We wanted to find the classroom. We'll have our first charms lesson at 10 am, sir.
Flitwick raised his eyebrows.
- It's only 9.34! You could still have breakfast! - he looked at them. Evelynn taken over.
- We thought we would get lost. And we did - she laughed - Professor Snape found us. I mean Peeves did it first... - she explained.
- Then if you'd like to, you can sit in the class - the professor suggested - I'll be back in a few minutes.
They sat down quickly.
              
                              ★☆★

- Good morning everyone! - The tiny man welcomed the class with a smile - Before we start, I'd like to roll call so we can see whose here.
As he read through the names Evelynn looked around. When he called her name he already was looking at her, showing that he knows. Same thing happened at Jess's name. Meanwhile professor Flitwick continued, Katie Bell waved at her with a smile.
- Great! Now, I would like to start with a little introduction of the Charms - He was standing behind the table on a little stool. - With charms, you can learn the basics of magic. It's not the easiest! - he quickly added - Neather sector of magic is easy. Simply this is the most used sector. And now, wands at the ready! - the professor gave out the order. - First thing we learn is the Levitation of an object.