Harry Potter's sister ~~~ Fanfiction

boggart part 60

Meanwhile, Harry and the other Third Years were assembling in the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom. They had all taken their books, parchment and quills out and were waiting for Professor Lupin to arrive.

"So what do you think this will be like?" said Ron.

"I have high hopes." Said Harry "He was competent enough to see the issue I created in Emma's class. In that regard he's already the best teacher we've ever had."

It only took a few minutes for Lupin to arrive. "Hello everyone, I would like you all to start by putting your books away. We're going to have a practical lesson."

The Professor's announcement caused everyone to look at each other excitedly. The last practical lesson they had was a complete disaster and Lockhart had never tried another after that.

Everyone packed their books away and, upon instruction, followed Lupin to the Staff Room with their wands.

"Peeves I wouldn't do that if I were you." Said Lupin when everyone noticed the poltergeist stuffing chewing gum into the lock of a broom cupboard.

"Oh well if it isn't Loony Lupin." Peeves mocked. "Loony loopy Lupin, Loony Loopy Lupin." Peeves sung while spinning around and floating up and down.

Professor Lupin's expression didn't reveal any anger or irritation. In fact his eyes seemed to twinkle at the mocking display.

"This everyone is a handy little spell. Watch." Lupin raised his wand and incanted "Waddiwasi!"

The chewing gum shot out of the lock and flew straight up Peeves' nose, causing the poltergeist to scream and fly away.

"Cool sir." Said Dean.

"Thank you Mr Thomas. Now shall we continue?"

"Hold the door Lupin." Said Snape, as the class filtered into the staff room. "I have no desire to witness this."

Snape strode towards the door, but before he left he had one thing left to say.

"You should know that this class contains Neville Longbottom, I would advise you not to entrust him with anything dangerous, not unless Miss Granger is whispering in his ear."

Neville glared at Snape. Neville had actually made an antidote in Potions all by himself, but he asked Hermione to watch from a distance in case he was making a mistake. He didn't, and Hermione did not have to give him any instructions, but Snape took points off him anyway.

"I'm sure Neville will perform admirably today." Said Professor Lupin. "We don't all have your gift for cauldrons after all Professor Snape."

Snape for his part, sneered at Lupin then left. Harry guessed that these two must have a history of some sort.

"Now then." Said Lupin drawing everyone's attention. "Today, we're going to deal with what's in here." He patted a wardrobe which suddenly rattled about.

A few people yelped in surprise.

"No need to worry. What we have in here is a Boggart. Can anyone here tell me what a Boggart is?"

Harry and Hermione both raised their hands.

"Mr Potter?"