Love at First Sight

Chapter Two: Class Begins

The next day went swell. The only sour note was Potions, as usual. Harry, being the natural smart-ass that he was (Dad would be so proud!), back-talked Snape and lost fifteen points for Gryffindor. For a first day it wasn't half-bad.

"So, Mr. Potter, if you think you're so smart make this potion, drink it, and make the antidote." Snape ordered with a malicious grin on his face.

"I can't do that! That potion makes you pass out. If I pass out how am I suppose to make an antidote, oh Wise and Wonderful Snapey?"

" Uh..." Snape was at a loss for words.

"Stumped again you old bag of beans!"

"Fifteen points from Gryffindor for that attitude Mr. Potter! And don't make me make it fifty!"

They had a good time in Transfiguration and AFL. They were

completely dead when they came back up to the Common Room that evening.

"Wood hasn't changed a bit," Harry gasped, exhausted.

"Yeah, still as manic as he was back when he played Quidditch here," agreed Ron.

" So, is the first Qudditich match coming up soon?" Ana inquired of Harry.

"Yep! One week and counting."

"Great! I can't wait to see you out there. Well, it's getting late and I have a ton of homework due so see you two in the morning!"

"Good night, Ana" Harry watched her go staring a bit too lustfully.

"Harry's in love! Harry's in love!" Ron chanted as they walked up the stairs to their dorm. He received a smack on the arm from his best friend.

"No way! If I was, however, it's about time. We need to start thinking about who were going to marry."

"What! We're only eighteen! Slow down old man!" Ron protested, looking taken aback from Harry's odd statement. " Besides, I already know." Ron said quickly, thinking about Hermione as he got into bed. He, and Harry, promptly fell asleep.

The week went by slow. Ana really started to like Hogwarts and Harry. Her favorite classes were AFL and DADA. Wood liked to challenge them in games and Ana loved competition. She liked this school and got along well with her classmates. She never wanted to leave.

Finally, the week ended and the thing everyone was anticipating arrived: Slytherin vs. Gryffindor on Opening Day.

"Here we are with Gryffindor and Slytherin going head to head." The new commentator Dean Thomas announced over the speaker. "We already know whose going win since Slytherin bloody sucks."

"THOMAS!"

" Sorry, Professor," Dean said to McGonagall. "Well, the Quaffle is up and the game begins. Sara Spinnet passes the ball to Greg Dirks. Sara's Alicia's sister you know, and she's filling in big her sister's shoes nicely. Dirks to Spinnet... SCORE! Ten for Gryffindor!" The game went on and yes, the Slytherins' did bloody suck. It was 110 to 10 when all of a sudden, "He's got the Snitch! Harry Potter's got the Snitch! GRYFFINDOR WINS!"

Later on at the post-game party, Ana gave Harry a big hug and you could tell Harry enjoyed it immensely. The party went well on into the night and it took McGonagall to come down in her hair rollers and robe to make them go to bed.

The next few weeks in class were awesome. They were all having fun out smarting Snape, beating Wood's records in AFL, and transforming chickens into Hippogriffs. Ron, Harry, Hermione, and Ana had the most fun they've ever had. Time flew by and soon it was November.