New feelings
Chapter 4
“What subjects are you taking Harry?” Hermione asked as they were filling out the forms.
“DADA as major, charms and transfiguration.” Harry replied. He was so glad he didn’t have to take potions .”What about you?”
Well. I had such a hard time choosing! I really love most of the subjects. But I am choosing charms, transfiguration and arithmacy.” She replied, looking sad.
“Well. I for one am glad I don’t have to take many subjects! DADA, charms and care of magical creatures.” Ron said, happily.
“Ok students. It’s time to submit your sheets.”
After the sheets were submitted, they went to their first class. It was DADA. Harry was very excited for it.
“What the hell is Malfoy doing here? That’s absolute shit mate? He joined the dark arts and now wants to defend against it?” Ron exclaimed.
Harry looked at Malfoy. He was alone, sitting in a corner and writing something with his quill.
Smith was also there and giving Malfoy nasty glances. For some reason this pissed Harry off.
“Hello guys! I am Bill Weasley. Your new DADA teacher.” Bill entered. The scars on his face were still visible. I know most of you here are experts in this subject already, but there is always more to learn.”
“So I have decided to partner you guys up for our first class. We will do some basic duelling. And also learn how to protect against unforgivable curses and break hexes.” Bill continued.
“Hell yeah!” Someone cheered.
“I wish moine was here! I miss her already.” Ron signed.
“Well let’s be partners.” Harry stated.
“Well….no actually. I have already assigned your partners. Based on your skills and level.”
There were many groans.
Harry wondered who he’d be partnered up with.
Bill took out a parchment and started calling out names in pairs. There were 10 students in total, Neville, Dean, Smith, Malfoy, Ron, Harry, seamus, Parvati and some other girls.
Bill kept calling out names. “Parvati and seamus, Dean and Neville…..” Harry was devastated when Ron got paired up with Smith, but at the same time he found it funny since Ron looked like he was about to kill someone.
wait. That means only me and someone else is left.
Harry looked in horror as Bill paired up him and Malfoy.
what the hell?
Malfoy looked equally horrified. Harry and Eon both started to protest but Bill shut them down.
“Now that you have been assigned partners. We will have a friendly duel. Who wants to go first?” Bill asked smiling.
As much as Harry wanted to knock down Malfoy for the horrible things he did for 6 years, he wanted to start anew, maybe place a truce?
“No one? Well then I might have to select someone.” Bill said, smirking.
I have a feeling he’s gonna select me.
And Lo and behold Bill did exactly that.
”Why don’t you start Harry? After all you defeated the dark lord.”
Not really! Haha.
Harry looked at Malfoy, he seemed emotionless. He had been like that since the trial. Malfoy looked back at him and for a second their eyes met. His grey eyes were cold.
Now at the centre. Harry was standing opposite Malfoy, the other students were looking excited.
“Knock him out Harry!” Ron yelled. Others cheered him too.
Malfoy still looked emotionless.
”Alright then, wands ready. 3…2…1” Just as bill finished Draco pointed his wand and yelled stupefy.
Harry moved and casted protago as if it was muscle memory. But Malfoy didn’t stop there.
”Incendio!” He yelled, moving forward, Harry countered it with Aguamenti.
This kept happening, Malfoy kept playing offensive while Harry kept defending.
“Come on mate! Hit him!” Ron yelled.
I am trying Ron! It’s not that fucking easy! He’s pretty good!
Everyone was watching with a lot of interest. Harry attacked and Malfoy casted Protago. Both were quick. This kept going for another 3 minutes.
Just as Malfoy was about to hit him again, Harry slid down and avoided the curse.
“Expelliarmus!!” Harry yelled. Malfoy was caught off guard and his wand was knocked off and he fell back.
“The winner is Harry Potter!” Bill announced. Everyone cheered. Harry was panting.
How did he get so good at this? That was tough.
Harry extended an arm for Malfoy as a truce. He just stared at him. His face was red and he was panting.
“ I can get up on my own, Pottah.” Saying this he got up, picked his wand and sat back.
“Now who else is gonna do it?” Bill asked. Harry went and sat back too.
“You let him go off easy! Should have hexed him Harry.” Ron whined.
“ I was trying Ron, It wasn’t that easy!”
As the class went on, more groups kept dueling, but Harry’s eyes were focused on Malfoy, he was doodling in his parchment. His hair strands falling on his eyes, his face rested in his hand. Harry felt a little angry….
I mean I did save his ass from getting sent to Azkaban, ai don’t expect him to thank me but the least he could do is be civil!
But at the same time, Malfoy was the only one treating him like he did before, everyone else wee just worshiping him. So Malfoy was kind of like a breath of fresh air.
Wait what? Breath of fresh air? What is wrong with me? Why donI keep staring at him? Get a grip Harry!