1. Harry Potter Promise NR.9


    Date: 1/13/2016, Categories: Fiction Fan fiction, Author: zimbi

    ... Harry returned the smile and nodded, knowing what she was talking about. "Thanks," he replied. "So, when are tryouts going to be?" Katie queried, glancing up at the Head Boy and Girl to make sure they weren't starting the meeting. Harry shrugged. "Within the first couple of weeks. I'll let you know when I book the Pitch, but it's going to be a bigger event than last year, since we only have three starters." "But it was a good idea to build a reserve team," Katie argued. "We already have a pool to pick from for those positions." Harry shook his head. "I'm going to hold complete tryouts, for all starting and reserve positions. I think you've got the best chance of everyone of making the team again, but I want to make sure we have the best of the best. Maybe there's someone who didn't tryout last year." Katie bit her lip. "That's a good idea," she admitted. "I better make the team, Potter, but it is a good idea." Harry kept smiling as he nodded, as a few more people entered the compartment, and they turned to other conversations, mostly about their summers. Shortly after that, the Head Boy and Girl – Jeremy Winchester from Ravenclaw, and Elizabeth Newton from Hufflepuff – called the meeting to order. "Welcome everyone," Elizabeth greeted. "And congratulations to our new Prefects. This will just be a short meeting, we'll sort out patrol schedules and go over a few things, and then you can all go back to your compartments." She and Jeremy then proceeded on with the meeting. It ...
    ... wasn't too long until Harry was heading back to his compartment with his friends. "It's going to be a busy year," Ginny commented as she took a seat on Harry's lap, as there weren't enough seats for all of them to sit in the compartment. "Prefect duties, OWLs, the DA, Quidditch…" She leaned back into Harry's toned chest. "Why did I want to be a Prefect again?" Harry chuckled, the motion causing his chest to vibrate slightly, and Ginny sighed contentedly. "You get used to it," he reassured her. "Just budget your time, and exams won't be an issue. Right Hermione?" Hermione rolled her eyes, but nodded. It was good advice. The trip to Hogsmeade station was uneventful. They all pitched in and nearly cleaned the Trolley Witch out when she came by, and spent the afternoon talking and eating. Harry had informed them of Malfoy's expulsion, and they all wondered how that would change the Hogwarts dynamics. Malfoy hadn't been the only worrisome student there, but he was the most vocal. How many had just been following the leader? Harry implored them all to be careful, but they were optimistic that perhaps some of the questionable students would see the light without Malfoy's dribble clouding their judgment. "How was the DMLE able to expel someone?" Hermione asked curiously. "I know they manage the law, but I always thought Hogwarts was outside their control." Harry nodded. "It is," he agreed. "Amelia and Rufus Scrimgeour, the head of the DMLE, took their case to the Board of Governors. ...
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