Consequences [D.M]

CHAPTER 3

The next day, Y/n and her fellow classmates are in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class where they're happily chatting with each other about their holiday while a paper bird was being flown with magic above the students. Everyone looks so happy. Y/n take her seat next to Hermione.

"Hermione, I have a question." She says. "What is it, Y/n?" the curled hair girl looks at her friend. "I don't know but I feel like Harry is avoiding me and I don't know why. Is there something wrong with me?" Y/n asked curiously.

"Maybe, he's just a bit of awkward that you're coming back after 3 years. I presume." Hermione gives out her thought. "If he's awkward, at least he smiles or something. He doesn't even greet me." Y/n rolled her eyes, crossing her arms.

In the moment, the class fell in silence as the paper bird which is flying earlier burned down onto the Patil twin desk. "Good morning children." Umbridge's voice echoed from the back of the class as Y/n turned around and greeted by her annoying face. Well, she did think it's annoying since she doesn't like her in the first place.

"Ordinary Wizarding Level examinations. O-W-Ls. This exam also commonly known as OWLs. Study hard and you will be rewarded. Fail to do so, and the consequences may be severe. Your previous instruction in this subject has been disturbingly uneven. But you'll be pleased to know, from now on you will be following a carefully structured, Ministry-approved course of defensive magic." They have been provided a book each which Y/n thought it's a bit childish on the cover, just like the book cover for the children books. She looked at Hermione who's just raising her hand to ask a question.

"There's nothing in here about using defensive spells?" Hermione questioned. "Using spells? Well, I can't imagine why would you need to use spells in my classroom?" Umbridge giggles which made Y/n rolled her eyes. Obviously, she hates it when that woman laughs or somethings. Frantically speaking, she dislikes anything that Umbridge does.

"We're not gonna use magic?" Ron asked "You'll be learning about defensive spells in a secure, risk-free way." Umbridge states. "What use is that? If we're attacked, it won't be risk-free." Harry denied. "Students will raise their hands when they speak in my class." The woman says, raising her tone a bit. The students exchange their look with each other.

"It is the view of the Ministry that a theoretical knowledge will be sufficient to get you through your exams which after all is what school is all about." She continued. "And how's theory supposed to prepare us what's out there?" Harry speaks.

"There's nothing out there, dear. Who do you imagine wants to attack children like yourself?" Umbridge questioned. "Oh, I don't know. Maybe Lord Voldemort." Harry reply as the students started to whispered to each other and exchanging looks. Umbridge stands quietly for a while.

"Now, let me make this quiet plain. You have been told that a certain dark wizard is at large once again. This is a lie." She says, against Harry's word. "It's not a lie! I saw him! I fought him!" Harry says clearly. "Detention! Mr. Potter!" she shouts and walk in front again. "Cedric Diggory dropped dead of his own accord?" Harry questioned.

"Cedric Diggory's death was a tragic accident!" Umbridge denied his word. "It was murder! Voldemort killed him!" Harry against her words. "Enough!" she yelled. "See me later, Mr. Potter. At my office." She exclaims, ending it with a small giggle. The class seems to be continued in an awkward silent.

By the end of the class, Y/n quickly followed Hermione and Ron. Harry is on his business with Umbridge which is his detention. "So, what are we exactly doing now is, I don't know anything Hermione, please teach me or something. I've missed a lot and I don't know any defensive spells. Then, that pink woman will teach us theoretically. So, what am I doing with my life now? I should go back to the muggle word, studying mathematics, biology, chemistry or something." Y/n huffed.

"What are those, Y/n?" Ron looks confuse but not Hermione, she knows what are those. "It's some subjects that muggle born studies at school." Y/n replied. Ron nods his head curtly. "Okay, I'll teach you anything you needed to know but you need to help yourself too." Hermione agreed. "Thanks." Y/n smiles gladly. Then, the three of them headed to their common room together.