Herbology Class

Ron's arrival to the Great Hall, garnered everyone's attention. Many remembered him from his sorting while those who had classes with him treated him in very different manners.

The Ravenclaw's all gave him a slight nod, the Hufflepuff's looked at him with curiosity, and the Slytherin's sent him menacing glares. The two latter ones he ignored as he went to sit with his "Friends" Daphne and Hermione.

" Ron! Are you okay!? Where did you go!? After you left, Professor Snape was fuming! He kept -"

Hermione was the first to say something but when she brought up Snape, she received a nudge from Daphne.

" Mion. Don't bring that up."

" It's fine Daphne. Professor Snape has some hostility against a member of the Black Family from years past, that's the reason he acted as he did towards me. Let's not dwell too much into that, how about you two tell me where Mion came from?"

Ron asked as he sat down next to them both and started to fill his plate with food.

" I thought her name was too long, so I shortened it. Why? Does it sound weird?"

" No, it's fine I was just curious, it sounds cute actually."

Ron didn't place any importance to his words but the curly haired girl next to him turned completely red. Daphne noticed the blushing Hermione but chose to ignore her, deciding to talk to Ron instead.

" Are you going to the next class? It's Herbology with the Gryffindor's, it'll be in Room 102."

" Hmm, there's something I do want to confirm and this could be the perfect opportunity to do so."

Ron's words piqued the two girls curiosity, he was rarely surprised by anything let alone interested. He quickly noticed their curious gazes and knew what they wanted to ask.

" It's nothing important, I just have a feeling I'll run into someone... Special."

Both of them were now dying to know who Ron labeled as special, a title he'd never used before.

" Tell us! You can't leave us guessing!"

" She's right Ron, c'mon tell us! Who I she?"

*Sigh*

" He, might be someone that has a natural talent I'm interested in. That's all, like I said before I don't even know if he's actually that good."

Not giving up with that simple hint they asked again, Ron who wanted to eat in peace was going to answer before two people approached them.

A chubby blond boy the other a small petite asian girl.

" Um, Ron? We just wanted to thank you for what you did for us during Charms Class."

" Yes, you didn't have to help us but you did! Thank you!"

" I was just helping out two fellow Ravenclaw's, so there's no need to thank me. In fact there might come a day were I'll need your help..."

" Ah, If that comes you can count on us! Isn't that right, Sue?"

" Yes!"

" Then I'll be sure to ask for your help when I need it."

After their short conversation, Anthony and Sue left while Ron, Daphne and Hermione also got up to go to their next class.

" You never told us, what you want to check Ron"

" Oh, I'll tell you guys if it's true, if it's not why waste your time?"

" But..."

" Just leave it, Mion. If Ron doesn't want to tell us then it isn't something we should worry about it. Right, Ronald?"

" Of course."

"*She only calls me Ronald when she's annoyed... Guess she's also curious.*"

-

When the trio arrived to the Classroom, they quickly became the center of attention due to Ron and Daphne.

Ron's recent actions along with Daphne's apparent falling out with the other Pureblood houses had become hit topic issues.

He'd told her to ignore the stares and gossip, but unlike him she still was bothered by it. So he tried to comfort her by holding her hand and leading her to their seats.

" It's okay. I'm here, for you."

She was stunned by his words but after seeing his ever present grin, she knew he wasn't being completely truthful.

"* Why do you always have the same expression!? One that makes it impossible for me to know if you actually mean it or not. Why hide behind that fake smile.*"

" Thanks. I'm fine now."

She pulled her hand back, and glanced at him to see his reaction but his face hadn't changed.

"* I see...*"

*Click*

A squat little witch covered in dirt and wearing a patched hat over her flyaway hair walked in and addressed the class

" Good evening children! My name is Pomona Sprout, you can address me as, Ms. Sprout, Prof. Sprout, or simply Professor. I'll be teaching you all about Magical Ingredients and Plants, how to grow, maintain and collect."

After her short introduction, she told them to get into pairs, Daphne asked to be partnered with Ron but he refused.

" Sorry, Daphne. I want to confirm what I told you about earlier, partner up with Hermione?"

" Fine."

Left with no other choice the two girls paired up while Ron went towards a stubby bucktooth boy nervously looking around.

" Hello, I'm Ronald. Would you please become my partner?"

" You want to pair up with me!? Why!? I mean are you sure!?"

" I'm quite sure. I've also given you my name but I still haven't heard yours."

" Um.. I'm Neville.. Neville Longbottom."

" Pleasure to make your acquaintance, Neville."

"*Let's see if the part about Neville's potential is actually true. He might be like the "Old" Ron, and just needs a little push...*"