Harry Potter and the last Potter (fanfic)

Potions and pricks

Everyday was the same lesson but truly learning something new. Hogwarts really felt like home. It was the type of place where - yes - you would learn, but at the same time you're comfortable. I could sleep in the hallway and be content. Hogwarts was definitely my home.

However, like in any school, there are cliques and bullies. There are also teachers who you'll like and dislike.

My favourite teacher is definitely Professor Snape. He was strict but I found him funny. It was a class I felt relaxed in because everyone was quiet and well behaved. Also, it was the class where I sat behind Draco, so there was no way he could ever look at me or I'll catch him out on it straight away. Next to me was Luna Lovegood. She was a beautiful girl with a beautiful personality. Everything about her was loving and good. Her name suits her. Molly would love her.

"Do you want to start first?" She said in her sweet voice
"Huh?" I responded
"The healing potion, would you like to start first?"
"Oh... Urm, I-"
"Oh, I've interrupted a deep thought haven't I?" She smiled. I laughed.
"I was just daydreaming..." I smiled trying to find the recipe in my text book.
She leaned towards me and whispered, "are you thinking about..." She pointed at Draco. His head tilted to the side, it was obvious he heard his name. I shook my head at her and kept flicking through the pages. "Page 381," said Luna
"Thanks," I flicked to that page. Page 381, like the rest, was yellow and water damaged. It was crusty and there were drops of gone off potion in the corners. The first part read, half of a magnolia stem. I looked on the board where Professor Snape had written, 5cm of a freshly cut, white magnolia stem. Next to us were beautiful freshly cut white magnolia's. My favourite flower.

I noticed Snape had written the ingredients and steps from the book onto the board, and adjusted them. His calculations seemed to be a lot more accurate than the books. So I just dumped it flat open to the side. No wonder the books were damaged. They were near useless having Professor Snape as their teacher, so no one was careful with them. I measured the magnolia stem to 5cm, cut it, and put it into the cauldron.

"You know," Luna began, "it's better to forgive than to forget".

Malfoy's head tilted to the side again. He'd heard every word. I stayed silent. As she added the water and frog mucus and whispered again, "he's not all bad. I think he just has a hard time knowing right from wrong. Everyone deserves a second chance. Don't you think?"

Class was over, and Luna and I had managed to make a perfect healing potion. We were the only ones in the class who did.

Professor Snape congratulated us as everyone was leaving. "Thank you, Professor," we said back. He nodded and turned around to walk towards his desk. "Professor?" I quickly called, "I just wanted to say thanks for being such a great teacher... I really appreciate the effort you put in to help us,"

He sat at his desk and kept a controlled face. "The other students, sir. They don't seem to understand that you're helping them- by correcting the books. What I mean is sir. You are greatly appreciated, sir."
"Thank you, Miss Potter." He said in a monotone voice. Then he slumped a giant book open and began reading it.

"Have a nice day, sir," I said as I walked out.

I was walking down the hall with my hands in my robes. I pulled out my phone to check if I had signal. Poor Molly must think I've forgotten her.

"Maria," I heard Draco's voice catch up with me. I kept walking and he walked beside me. "What's that?" He asked staring at my phone.
"It's a mobile phone..." I replied holding it up
"Wow!" He squinted, "that's bright. How does it work?"
"Muggle stuff..." I said.
"Oh, well then it won't work here, will it?" He replied knowingly. I put it back in my pocket and kept walking. It was a break now and Luna had disappeared... along with Harry, Hermione and Ron.

"Maria, can we talk?" He said desperately.
"Why?" I replied, "there's nothing to talk about". I turned to out into the courtyard with the tree and the stone benches. "Maria!" He said frustrated
"Come here!" He pulled me under the tree.
"Get off of me, Malfoy!" I yanked my arm away
"I'm sorry! But you're not listening to me! I'm- I'm trying to apologise!"
I turned to walk away and he grabbed my arm again, "wait!" He said.

"Get off of her!" Yelled Ron as Harry pushed Draco away. Harry pulled out his wand with Draco in the floor. Draco got up quickly and pulled out his wand, too. "Cut it out! Both of you! You're causing a scene!" I shouted at them.
"Touch her again, Malfoy and I swear-" Harry said
"Why don't you keep your filthy little nose out of it, Potter!" Draco spat
"Stop it!" I hissed, "Professor Snape is coming over!"
They both immediately put down their wands.
"What's... Going on here?" He said with his hands together.
"Nothing Professor," I said, "they just fell out"
"How gracious of you to defend your brother and your friend, Potter- However... They know the rules. Unless they want to spend the next two weeks in detention I suggest they end there quarrels here. Understood?" He said to the boys. They nodded. "Good," finished Professor Snape and he left.

"I mean it, Malfoy," said Harry, "leave her alone". Draco came inches away from Harry's face, "don't worry, Potter. Won't be bothering her anymore." He looked at me with a nasty look on his face and turned away.

"Are you ok?" Asked Harry, "did he hurt you?" He lifted my arm to examine it.
"Oh, don't be stupid, Harry!" I pulled my arm away, "he wasn't grabbing me to hurt me! He just wanted my attention!"
"It doesn't matter," he replied, "don't ever let him touch you like that again"
"Harry," I held onto his shoulders and swayed him back and forth with each word, "I can take care of myself"
"I know you can," he replied putting my arms down, "I may have overreacted a bit,"
"Oh, you think so?" I laughed
"Ah... I just hate him," he laughed with me. Ron laughed, too. "Come on, time for our next lesson," I put my arm over his shoulder and weighed him down.