The Legilimens: Harry Potter

CHAPTER 6: I'M A-WHAT?

Harry Potter and all the other characters are owned by J.K. Rowling.

CHAPTER 6: I'M A—WHAT?

Hermione had also come to the realisation that starving won't help her in protesting for the cause of elf rights and so she added liberal amount of jam to her toast when they came for the breakfast the next day. She had come to the decision that she would instead research on the topic of house-elves.

'Uh, we have double Divination after Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures', Ron groaned.

'You have much less reasons for not to attend Trelawney's class than I do', Harry muttered. 'Trelawney has a particular liking in predicting my death.'

'You should've dropped Divination like I did, shouldn't you?' said Hermione briskly. 'Then you could've taken something sensible like Arithmancy.'

To be honest, Harry didn't think it was that bad an idea. And Hermione had said that Arithmancy was more of basic math they did in muggle elementary school, for third year, and there was a chart, and that's it. And then Harry did have his interest peaked by what Hermione had said about its use in Spell Crafting and of course the way the power of the spell was increased. Harry had to admit that the way the blasted door had repaired itself was something lot cooler than just repairing inkpots, glasses or normal knick-knacks.

'Anyways, it's not like we can', Harry said.

'Well, actually, you can', Hermione said helping herself to some scrambled eggs. 'You have to just tell McGonagall about it, study about Arithmancy stuff in third year, and pass that test—well, you can change your course then. And probably catch up to what we are doing in this year.'

Harry had no idea that electives could be changed, and so it took him by surprise. Harry weighed his options. It would surely lead to a very hectic few months catching upto stuff in Arithmancy, but escaping from Trelawney's death predictions—it would be worth it.

'You yourself said that all the cool stuff like making spells or increasing powers is not done till we are in sixth year', Ron pointed out. 'So why should we do math stuff, for nothing—' Ron paused to look at the surprised expression on Harry and Hermione's face. 'What?'

'You were paying attention to what I said?' Hermione asked bemused.

Ron's ears turned a bit pink, 'Er—well, you were there, weren't you? And you were talking very loudly.'

Hermione smiled a bit. She was very pleased that Ron did not completely shrug off everything she rambled on. 'To answer your question, Ron', said Hermione, 'you can't do the cool stuff without learning the theory. And theory isn't as bad as it appears.'

Harry was actually highly considering taking Arithmancy. Harry, however, heard Ron thinking which shocked him to the core.

'What Harry did appeared to be cool', Harry heard Ron think. 'And then it's not like we learn anything from the stingy old bat Trelawney. The three of us can have the same classes then, that is, if Harry takes Arithmancy.'

'I think I'll talk with McGonagall about changing electives', Harry said. 'Anything to get rid of Trelawney. And perhaps we can try out a few hexes on Malfoy with overpowered spells later on. That'd be nice kicking his arse.'

'Language Harry!' Hermione reprimanded him but Harry knew that his statement had achieved its purpose as the next moment Ron said, 'I'm with you, mate.'

To say that Hermione was shocked would be an understatement. Ron however continued, 'Anything to get rid of that stingy old bat. And wonder how big the boils can get if we use a Furnuculus, eh? Anyways, we'll talk to McGonagall then, what do you reckon?'