13. "Potions "

Dear Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, and Ravenclaws,

We're not all bad. Regulus found a Horcrux, Narcissa saved Harry, Slughorn fought for the school, and Snape saved all your asses.

You're Welcome,

Slytherins.

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DRACO:Finally Potions I was waiting for this

PANSY: Yeah me too. This is the only class we all be attending together.

ZARA nodded. Pansy was indeed right there were Daphne, Maratha, Pansy, Blasie, Theo, Crable and Goyle, Draco, and Zara.

Later on, inside Snape's potions classroom, the students are chattering, sitting near steaming cauldrons. The door slams open and Snape comes rushing in. Zara thought proudly, 'That's my dad.

SNAPE: There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. However, for those select few... 

[looks at Draco, who smiles, and Zara who remained expressionless. ] 

who possess the predisposition, I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory and even put a stopper...

 [Draco looks on]

 in death.

 [Draco raises his eyebrows. Snape sees Harry, writing what Snape said in his lecture down, in, his view, not paying attention.] 

Then again, maybe some of you have come to Hogwarts in possession of abilities so formidable that you feel confident enough to not...pay...attention.

 [Hermione nudges Harry, finally making him look up to the Professor. Snape then walks to where he can speak to Harry more properly.] 

Mr. Potter. Our...new...celebrity. Tell me, what would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?

 [Hermione raises her hand. Harry shrugs.] 

You don't know? Well, let's try again. Where, Mr. Potter, would you look if I asked you to find me a bezoar?

 [Hermione's hand raises again. ZARA felt pity for Harry.]

HARRY: I don't know, sir.

SNAPE: And what is the difference between monkshood and wolfbane?

HARRY: I don't know, sir.

SNAPE: Pity. Fame isn't everything...

 [Draco has a smirk on his face] is it, Mr. Potter?

HARRY: Clearly, Hermione knows. Since it's a pity not to ask her.

[Hermione looks a bit surprised as everyone laughs]

SNAPE: Silence. 

[he turns to Harry, looking a bit insulted; Harry seemingly gulps. Snape then walks over to his desk. To Hermione, who has still got her hand up.]

 And put your hand down, you silly girl. 

[He sits in front of Harry, and leans toward him.] 

For your information, Potter...

I know whom to ask. Zara answers all my questions.

(Zara was surprised to be called. Draco's smirk was only growing wider.)

ZARA: Umm... Well, asphodel and wormwood make a sleeping potion so powerful, that it is known as the Draught of Living Death. And A bezoar is a stone taken from the stomach of a goat and it will save you from most poisons. As for monkshood and wolfsbane, they are the same plant, which also goes by the name of aconite. 

[everything is quiet]

SNAPE:  Well?

 [to the students] 

Why aren't you all copying this down? 

[The students obey Snape and start to write down what Zara said. Snape returns to his desk, and dips his quill into some ink.] 

And Gryffindors, note that five points will be taken from your house... for your classmate's cheek.  And five points for Slytherin for your answer Miss Malfoy.

[Snape then starts writing; Hermione looks at Harry and then starts writing. Harry looks at Snape, who turns slightly and then continues writing]

IN THE GREAT HALL :

In the great hall, around midday. The students are all doing their homework.

DRACO: That was badass ZARA, even I don't know the answers to that.

PANSY: Yeah, there seems a genius in our group.

(Hearing that Zara laughed.)

ZARA: I learned about them in Koldovstoretz.

PANSY: Ahh... You studied there before coming to Hogwarts.

(Pansy was surprised but Zara just simply nodded, as others started questioning Koldovstoretz, Pansy and Draco answered their question.)

ZARA: I will go talk to mione.

(ZARA went to Gryffindor's table and saw Seamus ing a spell on a cup. Zara waved at Hermione and sat with her and started talking. They were a little close to Harry and Ron. )

SEAMUS: Eye of rabbit, harp string hum. Turn this water, into rum. 

[Looks in the cup and shakes head.] 

Eye of rabbit, harp string hum...

HARRY: What's Seamus trying to do to that glass of water?

RON: Turn it into rum. Managed a weak tea yesterday, before-

[Ron was cut off when a mighty flash occurs. We now see that the cup has exploded and Seamus is left charred. Several students laugh at this as Hermione and Zara fan away the smoke with their hands. Suddenly, a flock of owls starts coming into the hall from the rafters above.]

RON: Ah. Mail's here!

[The owls soar by, dropping parcels to students. Harry gets nothing. He sees the newspaper Ron has put down.]

RON: Can I borrow this? 

[Ron nods] 

HARRY: Thanks.

[Neville is unwrapping a gift. It is a clear glass ball with a gold banner around it.]

Dean: Hey, look! Neville's got a Remembrall!

HERMOINE: I've read about those. When the smoke turns red, [the smoke turns red] it means you've forgotten something.

NELLIE: The only problem is, I can't remember what I've forgotten.

(Zara chuckled.)

ZARA: Your Coat, You forget that.

(Nellie searched everywhere and said that he left his coat in his dorm and ran back to his dorm saying thanks to Zara. And Zara noticed Draco was reading mom's letter. And passed it to her by Maratha. It was just a simple letter. Asking how are days in Hogwarts. Suddenly Zara and Hermione heard Harry and Ron talking.)

HARRY: Hey, Ron, somebody broke into Gringotts, listen. 

[he reads the article] 

Believed to be the work of dark witches or wizards unknown, Gringotts goblins, while acknowledging the breach, insist that nothing was taken. The vault in question, number 713, had been emptied earlier that same day. That's odd. That's the vault Hagrid and I went to.

(Harry noticed that Hermione and Zara were looking at them, and Ron scowled in disgust at the sight of Zara. Zara just raised her eyebrow.)

RON: It is wrong to eavesdrop on others' conservation.

(He said in pure disgust which brought everyone's attention to them.)

ZARA: Ha... It's not like whispering to each other. Instead shouting. Even if I want to ignore your words, you were so loud. And not that you both were sharing some secrets. You both were reading just a newspaper. Right.

(Everyone laughed. Harry flushed and Ron was staring at Zara in rage.)

Some were at distance:

FRED: Hmm... She is gonna be my favorite Slytherin

GEORGE: Mine too.

FRED: We should talk to her one day.

(George nodded in agreement.)

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After some time passed it was time for History of magic and Zara and Hermione left for their classes. Binns a Ghost was their teacher and Zara sat with Hermione...

And the class ended and Zara went and joined her friends for dinner.

THEO: So how was History of Magic??

DRACO: It was horrible...

(Not believing Draco's words Theo turned to Zara and Pansy, Pansy and Blasie nodded)

ZARA: You know what, As Binns became a ghost, he could no longer move beyond the veil, and would remain earthbound for all eternity. This meant that unless he resigned or was sacked, he would have been the History of Magic teacher forever. This was probably the reason that the school had not sacked him thus far, despite his dreadful teaching technique.

DRACO: Oh... I see.

ZARA'S POV :

After finishing our dinner we returned to our common room and did our homework and bid good night to the boys and went to our dorm, suddenly Pansy said.

PANSY: Wake me early in the morning Zara, we have flying classes tomorrow. I'm excited about it. (As Maratha and Daphne fell asleep.)

ZARA: Alright. Good Night, Pans.

PANSY: Gooood Niggghht.

TO BE CONTINUED...♥♥♥