Thankfully potions were over and it was time for lunch. Today Cortney sat at the Gryffindor table. She was talking to Milan who sat across from her. Seamus sat next to her. Neville sat next to Milan, he was glaring at her.

" So what did you think of potions? " Milan asked.

" Well it seems cool, it's just that.......Snape.....he is," Cortney began.

" Intimidating, and scary," Milan finished. Cortney nodded. Harry nudged Ron.

" Hey," Harry began. " What's Seamus trying to do with that cup of water? " They all looked at him.

" Turn it to rum," Ron answered. BOOM !! Everyone jumped. Seamus had black soot all over his face, and in his face. His hair was spiked up funnily. It looked like he got struck by lighting as smoke came out of the cup. Cortney had some black spot on the side of her face and ear since her hair was pulled back.

" Sorry Cortney," Seamus apologized.

" It's okay," Cortney sighed trying to rub it off. They heard screeches from up above, they looked up and saw owls dropping off things.

" Mails here! " Ron exclaimed. Owls flew all over the place dropping packages or letters. Ellie placed letters in front of Cortney before flying off with a cracker. The daily prophet dropped in front of Ron.

" Hey, can I read this? " Harry asked gesturing to the daily prophet. Ron nodded.

" Hey look Neville's got a rememberall," they heard Dean say. They looked down at Neville. He had this ball the size of his palm, it was smoky inside.

" I've read about those," Hermione informed. " They turn red whenever you've forgotten something ".

" The only problem is I can't remember what I've forgotten," Neville said.

' Cheesy,' Cortney thought to herself. She looked down at the letters. She put them both in her bag saving them for later.

" Whom were the letters from? " Milan asked.

" Family and friends, " Cortney answered. Milan gave Cortney this weird look. He was about to cut her off when Harry cut him off.

" Hey Ron look someone's broken into Gringotts !" exclaimed Harry.

" What? Ron asked.

" Listen, believed to be the work of dark wizards and witches unknown. Gringotts goblins while acknowledging the break, insist nothing was taken. The vault question, number 7-1-3, had been in fact emptied the very same day," Harry read. " That's odd. That's the vault Hagrid and I went to! " Ron and Hermione exchanged glances as Cortney and Milan exchanged glances.

" So Cortney, what did your letters say? " Seamus asked nudging her.

" Probably a plan to take over the world," Neville said.

" With what? A tomato, Cortbey sassed rolling her eyes. Cortney is not liking this Neville boy at all, he is straight-up rude to her. What did she ever do to him !?

" So," Milan persisted.

" Oh! I was going to save them for later," Cortney replied.

" See! It's probably a secret mission !" Neville pointed out. Cortney glared at him.

" Ready for flying? " Dean asked changing the topic. Cortney shook her head as her eyes went wide.

" You should eat something to calm your nerves," Hermione advised.

" I'm good not really hungry," Cortney informed her. Hermione ignored and placed a grape on her plate.

" Eat it," Neville demanded. She shakily picked up the grape and stared at it. She plopped it in her mouth before grabbing a napkin and spitting it right back out.

"I'm done, I'll eat later, promise," Cortney insisted standing up.

" You can't leave till you eat it," Seamus ordered. Cortney glared at him. She picked it up and walked away. When they weren't looking she dropped it on the ground.
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Now Cortney stood outside, next to Pansy and across from Milan. It was a pretty nice out. Warmer than most days Cortney has been here.

" Afternoon class," Madame Hooch greeted.

" Good afternoon Madame Hooch," the class greeted.

" Welcome to your first flying lesson! Well, what are you waiting for? Everyone step up to the left of their broom, now stick out your hand over the broom and say up, Madame Hooch instructed.

" Up! " Harry and Draco's broom both shot into their hands. While others didn't budge like Ron's broom.

" Up !" Cortney squeaked, nothing happened.

" With feeling! " Madame Hooch advised.

" Up ! " Ron's broom smacked him in the face causing Harry to laugh.

" Shut up! " Ron said to Harry. Eventually, everyone had a broom in their hand.

" Now, once you've got hold of your broom, I want you to mount it. And grip it tight you don't want to be using off the end," Madame Hooch instructed. They mounted their brooms. Cortney held hers so tight that her knuckles turned white.

"When I blow my whistle, I want each of you to kick off the ground hard keep your broom steady. Hover for a moment then lean slightly forward and touch back down. On my whistle 3,2-" All of a sudden Neville was in the air. He must be got nervous and kicked up early.

" Come back down boy !" Madame Hooch demanded. The broom seemed to have a mind of its own. The broom flew him all around the castle, he made everyone dive out of the way as he flew through them.

" HELP! " Neville shouted panickily. Cortney felt really bad for Neville even though they weren't really friends. He fell off the broom, his robes got caught on a spear. He dangle there before it ripped. He flew onto a ledge before the whole thing ripped causing him to fall on the ground. " Ow ! "

" Everyone out of my way! " Madame Hooch ordered marching up to Neville and kneeling next to him. " Oh dear, it's a broken wrist ". She helped him up. Neville had tears on his face. " Everyone is to keep their feet firmly on the ground while I take Mr. Longbottom to the Hospital Wing, understand if I see a single broom in the air, the one riding it will find themselves out of Hogwarts before they could say Quidditch ". With that, Madame Hooch and Neville walked away and out of sight.

" Did you see his face, Draco sneered holding something in his hand.

" Like yours would look much better, if the same thing happened to you! " Cortney snapped. Draco rolled his eyes at her as everyone looked.

" Maybe if the fat lobe would've given this a squeeze, he would of remembered to fall on his fat ass," Draco said amused. Draco held out Neville's Rememberall for everyone to see.

" Give it here Malfoy! " Harry demanded sticking his hand out. Malfoy glared at him.

" No, I think I'll leave it somewhere for Longbottom to find," Malfoy said hopping on his broom.

"On the roof perhaps". He began flying then stopped in the air. " What the matter Potter ? Bit out of your reach ". Harry mounted his broom.

" Harry, no way! You heard what Madame Hooch said, besides you don't even know how to fly," Hermione protested. Harry ignored and kicked off the ground flying up to Draco. " What an idiot".

" Give it here Malfoy or I'll knock you off your broom! " Harry threatened.

" Is that so? " Malfoy smirked. Harry went for the ball but Malfoy moved out of the way. " Have it your way then Potter! " Malfoy threw the ball towards the castle. Harry flew after it, surprisingly he caught it. The two lowers themselves to the ground. Everyone ran up to Harry cheering.

" That was brilliant! " Ron shouted. Harry smiled as he touched hands with everyone.
" Harry Potter ". They all turned and saw Professor McGonagall standing there strictly. " Follow me ".

" Give this to Neville," Harry mumbled handing the ball to Cortney. He then followed McGonagall to his doom possibly.
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Authors note: Hey everyone! So I had an amazing vacation at Silver Lake! I tubed, float, beach, kayaked, walked across sand dunes. I walked from the silver lake across the sand dunes to Lake Michigan. I went to the festival the other night! It was a lot of fun! I and my friend went on this spinning ride and sang high school musical the whole time XD At Silver Lake, I went with a bunch of friends and my parents and siblings. Well, we kept getting asked if we all related since there were like 42 of us. Like no just friends, by the end, it turned into yes we are family. Anyways how is everyone? Hope you have a good day or night :) Love
- Pickles