Harry Potter: Shadows of Tomorrow

"Yes you" McGonagall ignored his outburst "from what i understand you have told her she could not be with him and you said something along the lines of she wasn't good enough for her"

"No I didn't" Ron replied "I just said there was no way she was his girlfriend because Harry would never chose her when he could have any girl in the school"

"Ron" Hermione whispered "that's not better"

"I have to agree" McGonagall nodded "not only did you upset your sister and a fellow student, you also interfered in personal matters that were none of your business"

"But she's my sister!" Ron argued

"She's also the sister of your older brothers who, despite being two of the most mischievous student sever to enter this school, have wisely kept to themselves. That's twenty points and I am assigning you a weeks' worth of detention and I will be writing to your mother" Ron's face paled at that last part

"If I hear you have been trying to interfere in personal matters that do not concern you again then I shall double your punishment, you may leave" Ron skulked out leaving a nervous Hermione.

"Now Miss Granger" McGonagall turned to her "do you know why I have called you here?"

"No Professor" Hermione replied "I've done all my homework and I haven't broken any rules"

"I have called you here because I'd like to know why you keep following Mr Potter, many students have informed that they regularly see you attempting to talk to him or shout at him about some thing or another. I was told that you shout at him about homework quite often" Hermione shuffled her feat a little before talking

"Well when every we get homework he never does straight away and he always waste time playing or talking to Ginny and does it at the very last minute and I've never seen him go near the library"

"That's as maybe but he's always handed in his homework on time and his homework is always the best in the class, so I do not see what the problem is. While encouraging him to do homework is admirable, it's neither your job nor duty to force him to do so. Now back to my original question, I'd like to know why you feel the need to constantly approach Mr Potter or engage in conversations with him when it's clear he does not want to" Hermione didn't say anything for a while before she took a breath and began talking

"He needs me Professor"

"Would you like to explain why you think that is?" This would be good

"Miss I'm the smartest witch in our year, we all know Harry's important and he needs my help. I'm the only one smart and willing enough to challenge him"

"Miss Granger, I hope you understand that I am doing my best to not shout at the stupidity of that statement. Though you may be incredibly intelligent and are above average when it comes to theory, I'd like to remind you of two things. The first being your practical side is below average, it'd also be a lot higher if you focused more on your work instead of trying to outdo Mr Potter, the second thing I'd like to remind you of is Miss Weasley is in fact the top witch of your year.

Her practical skills and theory skills are second only to Potter, in fact I very much believe Potter could teach my class if he was of age. Now I was hoping you could tell me what you challenge him on?"

"Okay miss" Hermione spoke with a shaky voice "I challenge Harry on things I think he needs to improve on like getting his homework in on time or spending more time studying and less time goofing off or distracting Ginny. I also tell him how he should waste less time on jokes and quidditch, people look up to him so he should behave like a good role model" Hermione wisely left out her opinion on his house elves

"Miss Granger" McGonagall had decided to wrap this conversation up as she was losing her patience "it is not up to you to decide how Potter behaves, unless Potter is breaking a rule you cannot order him about just because he does things you do not approve of or enjoy. As for quidditch it's an honourable, enjoyable, traditional and noble sport that provides Gryffindor with many house points so I do not see what the problem is."

"Now as it's obvious that Potter does not enjoy your company I order you to stay away from him and Miss Weasley whenever possible. I will not have you affect their school work and lives to fulfil whatever delusion you have concocted. You may leave and if I hear one more word about you trying to model Potter into what you want him to be or that you're bothering Miss Weasley than you may join her brother in detention"

And with that she sent a tear-eyed bushy girl off, she knew she was harsh but she also knew it would save lives and it was the only way she would listen. She had just hoped it would be enough to stick into their thick heads. Soon it was time for another defence against the dark arts lesson with Lockhart, Harry and Ginny were going to sit at the back until Lockhart 'requested' them to sit at the front. Annoyingly, Hermione and Ron were at the desk behind them.

"Okay class" Lockhart joyfully began "I've trust you've all read your books, now I'm going to re-enact the part where I dealt with the werewolf, now I need a volunteer. Harry, come up and help me boy"

"No thanks" Harry responded, he could actually sense Hermione resisting the urge to say something

"Come on Harry" Lockhart flashed his ridiculously white teeth "no need to be shy"

"I'm not shy" Harry replied "you said you need a volunteer which means willing participant, I however am not willing and do not want to take part this, when you want to teach me something new or do something other than remind me what you've done in your books for the billionth time then I shall take part" The air was thick with tension, Ginny was suppressing giggles whilst most the girls looked furious. Harry was smiling at Lockhart in a way that dared him to say something else

"Right" Lockhart coughed "how about someone else than? Ronald, come up here, you'd make a good werewolf"

Ronald glared at Harry before standing up and going to the front, and helping Lockhart with his werewolf story. The boys in the class were amused by the combination of Lockhart's over enthusiastic acting and Ron's method of doing 'the minimal amount required'. The girls were all paying attention and even swooning, except for the red head at the front that had to duck her head into Harry's chest when Lockhart pretended to choke Ron. Lockhart noticed this and tried to comfort her.

"It's alright young girl" He spoke softly whilst still pretending to choke Ron, not noticing he had put most of his weight on Ron's neck. "As you can see I did survive". 'Unfortunately' Harry thought. Lockhart also didn't notice that Ginny was doing this to stop laughing

"I think she's a bit tired sir" Harry made up on the spot "probably best if I take her to the hospital wing" Harry and Ginny stood up and picked up all their stuff, Lockhart was about to say something when Ron had punched him in the face. Probably to call attention to the fact that he couldn't breathe.

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