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I hurried down the hallway, my wand and my books tightly clutched in my hands. Just in time for Transfiguration class with Professor McGonagall and indeed I need to keep up. I'm glad I got Hermione to clear things up for me if I ever got something wrong and she'd already headed to class because I knew I'd be late a bit . My friends were present and not in time as I am .

The proffesor wasn't here but there was tabby cat sitting in the middle of her desk instead . The moment it jumped from its place , it transfigured and it was the her . I know I'm a shapeshifter, but knowing the professor can turn into a tabby cat is quite fascinating. It always amazes me even when I could do that too .

There were all sorts of animals in the cages - from birds to snakes and even a monkey. But what bothered me the most was that I could understand what they were saying. It was like their voices were ringing in my head, giving me a massive headache..

I tried to focus on the lesson, but it was becoming increasingly difficult. If this kept up, I knew I wouldn't do well in Transfiguration. I needed to find a way to block out the voices of the animals. I was used hearing them back at home that I missed the point to control it.

I nodded and took a deep breath, focusing all my energy on blocking out the voices but It was useless .

Hours later, when the Professor McGonagall called me by the end of class "Luminhood, I need to talk to you, if you please, dear." Hermione and I exchanged looks.

Have I done something on my first day, Or have I already fallen behind because Hermione helped me a bit in class?

"I'll catch up with you when I'm done. I'll see you in Potions class," and then she left.

I stood in my place ready to hear what the professor might say.

"Do you know why I called you?" I shrugged because I certainly didn't have a clue. "I called you Miss Luminhood because Dumbledore has assigned me to give you some lessons to help you control your shapeshitfing abilities. It seems you have a lot of potential," my eyes went wide.

I was taken aback by the professor's words. I had always been self-conscious about my shapeshifting abilities, and I never expected anyone to see it as a potential

"Really?... But why did he assign you ? I am quite capable enough to do so when defending," I cocked my head in curiosity.

"Y/n, you have one of the most magnificent abilities that most of the wizardly population doesn't have and because he noticed the little mistransformation ....and I also couldn't help but notice your excitement during the Sorting Hat ceremony. You grew a tail, didn't you?"

I turned down my head and as I blushed, feeling exposed, but I nodded. I had always struggled to control my emotions, and my shapeshifting abilities often acted as a physical manifestation of them. I couldn't believe that the Sorting Hat had felt and know all along.

"you did see that..." I stood straight and shook it off.

"It seems that the Sorting Hat was right, you are a Luminhood," Professor McGonagall said, a hint of pride in her voice.

"When do we start, professor?" I asked. "After your Potions class, we'll start here," she said
I nodded. "I will do my best to be on time."

I left the classroom, my mind was buzzing with excitement. I couldn't wait to begin my lessons with Professor McGonagall and learn more about my abilities. I had always felt like an outsider, but now the feeling of being easily accepted after all this years washes over me.

I took my books and quickly went to Potions class with Professor Snape before I get scolded since it'll take me to go down to the dungeons.

I walked down the stairs as fast as I could, and the more I got to class, the colder it got. I reached for the door to open and I noticed another hand reaching for it too. I flinched and turned, Harry is late as well. "We are so late for class." He opened the door first and we both came in where I could tell the professor was not impressed while he started class by taking the register. We sat down on the opposite side of each other next to Hermione.

Ah, yes, he said softly, 'Harry Potter. Our new celebrity." then shifts directly at me, with a cold look colder than ice, 'Celebrities' if I'm correct, y/n Luminhood." I felt ashamed even when I'm not as popular as Harry and when I just thought I'm doing fine. I should've just turned myself into an eagle or any other animal, I would have gotten here faster. Draco Malfoy and his friends , Crabbe and Goyle sniggered at us from behind . Professor Snape's class is dark and creeps you down your spine even though one of the things I wanted to do when I came to Hogwarts is to learn potions.

"You are here to learn the subtle science and exact art of potion making," he began. He spoke in barely more than a whisper, "As there is little foolish wand-waving here, many of you will hardly believe this is magic.

I don't expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, bewitching the mind, ensnaring the senses... I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death if you aren't as big a bunch of dunderheads as I usually have to teach."

More silence followed this little speech. Harry and Ron were already exchanging looks, Hermione Granger was on the edge of her seat and looked desperate to start proving that she wasn't a dunderhead while I'm here trying to control my emotions so I won't embarrass myself again. "Potter!" said Snape suddenly. "What would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?" Powdered root of what to an infusion of what? Harry glanced at Ron, who looked as stumped as he was. Hermione's hand had shot into the air.

"I don't know, sir," said Harry. Snape's lips curled into a sneer. "Tut, tut, fame clearly isn't everything." He ignored Hermione's hand. "Let's try again. Potter, where would you look if I told you to find me a bezoar?" Hermione stretched her hand as high, but Harry didn't have the faintest idea. He tried not to look at Malfoy, Crabbe and Goyle, who were shaking with laughter.

"I don't know, sir" , "Thought you wouldn't open a book before coming, eh, Potter?" Harry forced himself to keep looking straight into those cold eyes while i hope he doesn't ask me anything cause i also have no slightest idea , he kept asking him one more question and he still had no answer . dungeon ceiling. "I don't know" said Harry quietly. "I think Hermione does, though, why don't you try her?" A few people laughed , Harry caught Seamus's eye and Seamus winked. Snape, however, was not pleased. "Sit down" he snapped at Hermione. Snape really is onto harry , he hasn't asked me anything . We started brewing our first potion in the cauldrons , it was fun at first until Professor Snape ....

Class ended and off to see professor Mcgonagall for my first practice and I'll be missing my time with everyone and lunch too , at least this time it won't be crazy like the previous classes.

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