A HIDDEN SECRET #wattys2017

CHAPTER SIX :THE NEW PROFESSOR

"And with that, class is now dismissed !" Professor Sprout said. The Gryffindors and Hufflepuffs cleared out as fast as they could. Everyone was extremely hungry for it was lunch you see.
"Oh I'm starving !" Tommy said patting his stomach.
"You're always hungry." I replied smirking. We entered the Great Hall and spotted Harry and Ron.
"Hey guys !" I said to the both of them. They just waved at us(because they were too busy stuffing their faces with food) as Tommy and I sat opposite them.
"Where's Hermione ?" I asked taking out my Transfiguration textbook out of my bag.
"Library " they both replied at the same time. I nodded because I knew the answer, obviously !
"I thought you were hungry ?" I said to Tommy when I noticed he hasn't touched his food yet.
"I lost my appetite watching those two eat" he replied pointing at Harry and Ron. I chuckled before returning to my book.
"So, Heather...how was Potions ?" Ron asked dabbing his mouth with a napkin. I immediately looked at at him then Tommy who's face was red, holding in his laughter.
"It was a blast ! I had so much fun learning.." I said sarcastically causing Tommy to burst out laughing.
"You- you should have seen her face when Snape gave her detention !" He howled.
"Typical." Harry muttered under his breath. Ron nodded in agreement and said " it's okay. Although, I think Professor Billy might take a liking to you..".
"The Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher ?" I asked. Tommy looked at me as though I was an idiot.
"Yeah. He's quite good, I dare say" said Harry. I put my textbook down and listened to Harry and Ron going on and on and on about Professor Billy Whatever- shade.
"And that's pretty much it. All of that sounded really interesting in my head but then-" Ron was cut off my the ever scary Hermione.
"Um- Heather, what are you doing here ?" She said, the nicest she could.
"Well, I'm in this house and it's lunch..." I replied smiling. She gave me one of her death glares before plopping down next to Harry.
"Oh-Kay ! We are late for Defense Against the Dark Arts, soooo....we'll be going now." Tommy said grabbing my arm and pulling me away from the table. Once we were on our way down one off they corridors, I yanked my arm away from him and hissed "What is your problem, Tommy ?".
"Your sister. Your sister is my problem, she freaks me out !"
"Don't worry, she can't do anything to us, as long as Ron and Harry are around." I said, giving her a small smile which calmed him down.  We waited outside the DADA classroom for Professor Nightshade to arrive.
I grunted when I saw Gideon and his mates approaching us. Oh yeah, I forgot that we had class with Slytherin.
"What's up, Mudblood ?" Gideon  sneered. I glared at him one more time before turning away to talk to Tommy.
"Wish I could use a spell on him !" Tommy hissed.
"I admire your kindness, Tommy, but he's not worth it." I sat patting him on the shoulder.
Finally, ten minutes later, Professor Nightshade showed up. He ordered us to take our seats immediately.
"Okay then. I am Professor Nightshade, and I will be your Defense against the Dark Arts teacher for this year." He said putting a stack of papers on his desk.
"This year only ?" Tommy asked.
"Yes, Mr. Peterson. This job IS jinxed after all." He said.
"Oh. " I replied. Professor Nightshade smiled at me before saying "okay students, open your textbook and turn to page three. After that, please whip out your wands and stand in the corner of the classroom.  I had already read that page yesterday, so I immediately got up and went to the corner. I stood there waiting for what seemed like ages. Finally, a blonde girl named Cassandra joined me.
"Hi, I'm Cassandra. " she said holding out her hand for me to shake. I shook it happily and replied "Hullo, I'm Heather Granger."
"I dunno if you realized but, I'm in your dorm !" She said, beaming at me. Man her eyes were amazing. They were gigantic and blue. Amazing right ?
"Okay girls, enough chitter chatter.  The rest of you, hurry up and get to the corner of the classroom !" Professor Nightshade said, clearly annoyed of how long everyone took to read just one page.
Five minutes later, the whole classroom joined us in the corner.
"Who can tell me about the text you have just read. A few hands shot up in the air, including mine. The Professor pointed at me and I cleared my throat.
"The text was based on the spell 'Expelliarmus'." I said proudly. He nodded and said "Very good Ms. Granger. Ten points for Gryffindor."
I beamed at our teacher.
"Okay, since Ms. Granger had answered for you all, who would like to demonstrate that very spell ?" He asked. My hand was the only one that was raised. Professor Nightshade chuckled before nodding at me.
I walked up to the front and said" I would like to demonstrate it on Gideon Malfoy. " I said. He walked out of the crowd and positioned himself in front of me. I pointed my wand at the little worm and cried "Expelliarmus !".
Before my spell could knock his wand out of his hand, he shouted "Protego !" reflected the spell so it hit me, instead.
My wand was knocked out of my hand and I fell to the floor and landed on my bum. Tommy helped me up and brushed off the dirt from my robe.
"Thank you Ms. Granger. Another ten points for Gryffindor. And five for Slytherin." Professor Nightshade said.

Class ended thirty minutes later.
And I was totally embarrassed. Curse that no good stupid Gideon. Thanks to him, every time of his  mates see me, they laugh like idiots.
Nothing could make my day less perfect. URGH !!!
It's okay Heather. Calm down. Good.

1000 words !!!! Isn't that awesome or what ?!? 😄😄😄