( Harry Potter X Reader) First Meeting! part 1

   You passed many people while you were running in the halls of the famous magic school. It was your fifth year here and today it was the first day of school and you were late. It wasn’t your fault that you forgot to set the alarm or that you stood awake until early at the morning.
    And the worst was yet to come. Today your first subject was Potions with professor Snape. The thought what would happen if you were late made your legs ran faster than before. He was going to kill you or use a curse to torture you until you begged for forgiveness. ‘Ok that’s it I don’t have time. I have to go there.’ You thought and ran faster.
   Even if you were running like crazy you were ten minutes late and the lesson had already began. You stood outside the door and you could hear Snape’s voice coming from inside. You sighed because in the end you didn’t have a choice. You knocked the door and you heard his voice to pose for a while until he spoke again to tell you to come in.
    You opened the door and looked at the mysterious teacher. He didn’t speak to you. From your corner of your eye you could see that blonde guy by the name Draco Malfoy to look at you and he was laughing. Everyone whispered your name because you were late and things like that. You were the center of the attention for today. Snape gave you one of his famous glares and you looked down ashamed. You didn’t move from the door the whole time and everyone’s eyes kept staring at you.
“Miss _______!” Snape said with a calm tune which made you to look at him. You were excepting a punishment and a word with the headmaster.
“Yes sir?” you finally spoke which made the whispers to stop.
“I would ask you to move away from the door and take a sit. And Mister Potter I see you were late too. What a surprise.” He said and your heart skipped its beat. You turned around slowly to see who it was and the face truly shocked you.  It was Harry Potter. The boy you had a crush on since the first time you saw him which was five years ago.
“I am deeply sorry sir I was late.” He said and Snape kept glaring at him.
“What did you expect from a Potter?” he muttered. You heard him and as did Harry because he shoot him a death glare. “Now Miss _____ and Potter take these sit over there. You are both at the same house so I don’t suspect anything to go wrong between you two.” He finished. You and Harry looked each other for a moment. And walked towards the sits Snape told you to go. You sat down and Snape returned to his previous speech.
   You were sitting next to Harry. Nothing could be more magical than that. But the look he gave you earlier was like he hasn’t seen you anywhere before. Yes you both belonged at the Gryffindor but you had never spoken to each other before. It wasn’t his fault actually you were too shy to approach him. From what had you heard and what you had seen with own eyes you fell in love with him. He was a good guy and it made you mad that everyone called him a liar for no reason. Even you had a feeling that Voldemort had come back. Actually no you were sure about it.
   You sighed and turned your attention back to the teacher only to see that he wrote on the board the potion you had to make. ‘Just great.’ You thought. You turned your attention to Harry and he smiled. ‘Well he is nice.’ You thought.
“So are we going to begin ….” He said and you looked at him disappointed. You had a crush on a guy who didn’t know your name. But you smiled to him.
“My name is _____. Nice to meet you Harry.” You said smiling and he looked back at the ingredients ashamed he didn’t know it.
“It’s your first time here at the Hogwarts right!?” he said without making any eye contact. You sighed to yourself.
“No actually it’s the fifth year that I am here.” You said and his cheeks turned red. You giggled to yourself because of how adorable he was.
“Sorry about that. You and I are at the same house and I haven’t notice you at all. I am sorry I must sound rude to you.” He said. You weren’t mad at him. Many people didn’t know your name. It was because of your cursing shyness. You placed a smile on your face to encourage him a little and he smiled back.
“Don’t worry about it. You know me now. Just make sure to remember next time ok.” You said and he laughed. You giggled because you loved the sound of his laugh. He was so cute. How can anyone not to like him?
“I’ll don’t you worry.” He said and you heard Snape clearing his throat in front of you. You both turned your attention to the potion and the ingredients in front of you.
“Miss _____. Last year you proved to be a talented student to my subject and I would like remain that way.” He said and returned to his desk. You and Harry laughed and returned to your work.
   In turned out that you and him were good team. Your knowledge about the ingredients and his knowledge for the recipes made you finished sooner than the others in the room. And the best was that Snape was a bit impressed with our work. Before the others students finished their work you and Harry had time to chat. You talked about everything expect Voldemort of course. It wasn’t a happy subject after all.
“So do you know Ron and Hermione?” he asked and you nodded while you were smiling liked a child.
“Of course I know her. She is the best. She taught so many things. I am happy to call her friend. She and I shared everything.” You continued talking about her and Harry watched you carefully. And then it hit him. Hermione told him about you many times in the past but he had always his mind elsewhere. He was lost in thought but he came back to reality when he saw your hand waving in front of his face. He looked at your face a smiled. “Are you ok?” you said and sighed. “Sorry I talked a lot when I am exciting!” you said and looked at the floor. ‘I must have bored him.’ You thought.
 Harry didn’t mind you talking and he saw your sad face which made him feeling guilty. He smiled and looked at you. “It’s okay actually I do the same. Why are you exciting about?” he asked without the smile leaving his face. You blushed because he was the reason but you knew you had to lie about that.
“Well I am exciting because-“ you didn’t finish because the teacher cut you off. He looked at you and Harry and gave you a cold glare which meant to stop your little chit-chat right this moment. After that he looked to the classroom.
“I expect you to finish your homework by our next lesson.” He said and turned his head to you and Harry. “All of you.” He said and left the classroom.
   Everyone left the class leaving you and Harry behind alone. You were packing your belongings when suddenly you heard a loud laugh. You and Harry turned your attention to that direction and you saw Malfoy and his gang.
“Well, well I didn’t know that Potty found girlfriend.” He said and laughed. You ignored him. You didn’t find it amusing to talk to people who were to that level. It was boring and tiring. Or maybe you were afraid of them. Either way you had no purpose to continue anything.
“Leave us alone Malfoy.” Harry shouted to him only to make him laugh once more.
“What? Did I say something wrong to you or your girlfriend?” he said and laughed as did his gang. You really wanted to hit on the face to wipe out this stupid smile of his. He looked at you. “Hey what did you like to him?” he asked and the gang laughed. Harry looked angry but you didn’t answer to him. You continued gathering your belongings. “Potty I think your girlfriend doesn’t hear a thing. Maybe that’s why he loved you. If she knew that you were the big liar she would hate you.” He said and laughed. You looked at Harry who was looking at the floor.
‘Does he feel ashamed about speaking his mind a year ago and even now?” you thought. Malfoy continued his stupid laugh and you became angry. ‘What an idiot!’ you thought. You were afraid to say something but the face Harry had made you wanting to speak out your mind. “Do you think you are better?” you spoke out and somehow you felt good. Malfoy looked at you shocked from a moment as did Harry.
“I am better.” He answered with a smile on his lips. “I didn’t know that you could speak. Tell you what it’s better to come with me. Anyone who is with him will stink.” He said proudly and you became angrier than before.
“Thank you but I prefer clever people to hang out with.” You replied. You didn’t know why you did this. But you wanted to protect that boy. He always was sad even if no one around him could see it. And for some reason when he was around you, you felt confident and brave. Malfoy obviously didn’t like that.
“Are you calling me stupid?” he said with an angry voice that made you smiled and looked away.
“Aren’t you? Maybe not stupid but childish for sure.” You said as you picked your books. From the corner of your eye you saw Harry smiling to you. And you smiled back unable to resist to him.
“How dare you addressing me that way?” he shouted and came closer to you and quickly took a few steps back ready for anything. “I am going to show you your place you-“ he was about to say something but Snape walked in with Hermione and Ron. He gave to Malfoy a cold glare and he backed away.
“Malfoy I will see at my office tonight.” Snape said and Malfoy and his gang walked out of the classroom. He looked back at you and you looked at him carefully. “I am quite sure that your next classroom is about to start. I suggest you to hurry. Don’t be late to your next lesson too.” Snape said and you grabbed your book and quickly walked out. Harry and the others followed you.
   You walked fast and you didn’t look behind you. You hugged your books bringing them closer to your chest. You still couldn’t believe it. You the shy and powerless girl spoke out. You argued with the most famous kid at the school only to protect your crush. ‘Maybe I am the stupid.’ You thought. You heard someone calling your name and you turned your attention to the voice. It was Hermione. You stopped and smiled at her. She finally reached you and smiled to you. Soon Harry and Ron came.
“You sure walk fast _____.” Hermione said and you chuckled.
“Sorry about that. I was lost in my thoughts you know.” You said and she smiled to you sweetly. Yes Hermione Granzer. Your one and only friend. You were so shy that you barely spoke to anyone.
“I know that already. No one news you better than me. Anyway you promised to walk with me today at the class.” She said and tapped her right foot. “Did you forget?” she said and you looked at her. In truth you did forget that.
“No of course not.” You said and she smiled. You didn’t like when she did that and you meant the innocent smile. She had something in her mind. And the worst thing was that she knew that you liked Harry. ‘What’s she planning?’ you thought.
“Ok then. By the way this is Ron and of course you know Harry.” She said as she pointed out each of them. They gave you a warm smile and you smile back.
“Hello there.” Ron said and you gave your best smile. You looked over at Harry and he kept his smile on.
“Nice to see you again ____.” He said and you smiled back. Hermione grabbed your arm and dragged you.
“Come on guys we have class. And we are going to be late.” She said and let the boys to show the way as kept hanging at your arm. You walked for a while and she came closer to whispered at your ear. “You know I saw you at the potion class. You do look cute together not to mention what good team you make.” She finished and you blushed.
“Hermione!” you said glaring at her dangerously.
“What? I am speaking the truth.” She said and left your arm to join the boys in front. You were lost in your thought thinking what Hermione just said when you heard someone calling your name. You looked up and saw Harry. You stopped and blushed.
“Yes is there something you need?” you said while your blush was still on your cheeks.
“You were daydreaming again but anyway we arrived.” He said pointing at the door. You sighed and looked at the door. You remembered how you used to love that subject when Lupin was the one who was teaching it. You shook out the thought and smiled to Harry.
“Let’s see our new teacher.” You said and he smiled but looked away from you.
“Let’s hope she is actually good.” He said and walked inside the classroom. You didn’t know what he meant but you followed him any way. You were curious about this new teacher.
   You walked inside the classroom and the first thing you saw was Malfoy who was staring at you. You walked faster towards Hermione and sat right behind her. You could feel Malfoy’s eyes staring at you. You shook Hermione’s shoulder and she turned to face you.
“What is it?” she said and you gave her a quick smile then you secretly pointed Malfoy. She looked at him and then turned her attention to you. “What did you do? Why is he staring at you like that?” she said and looked at your desk.
“Maybe he is angry because I insulted him to protect Harry.” You said and Hermione smiled to encourage you. You looked at her curious of what would she say.
“Don’t worry about it. I will be at your side all the time.” She said and you smiled at her kind words. You didn’t have time to reply because of a loud slap of the door. Everyone turned their attention to the closed door and then back to the front where the new teacher was appeared.
“Hello children.” She said with a sweet smile. Everyone muttered back to her back she didn’t like it. “Not this way children. Now tell me and loud and clear ‘good morning Miss Umbridge’.” She said.
“Good morning Miss Umbridge.” Everyone said together and she smiled sweetly. You sighed in annoyance and looked at your books on the desk. She walked towards you that made you looked at her as she smiled to you.
“Is everything alright Miss …” she didn’t finished.
“It’s ______ miss.” You said and kept smiling.
“So is everything alright Miss _____?” she asked and nodded your head as a yes. She walked back to her desk and you relax a bit. “Well children I am going to be your new teacher. So I will ask you to put your wands away please.” She said and everyone looked at her confused. You looked quickly back at Harry but you saw that he was confused too. You turned your attention back at the pink frog waiting for answers.
“I am sorry Miss. But won’t we need the wands to practice at the spells?” Hermione said but she looked at her and smiled.
“Miss Granger at my class only students who raise their hands will speak.” She said and ignored Hermione’s raised hand. You shyly raised your hand and she saw you. “Yes Miss ____?” she said you swallowed hard and finally spoke.
“Why did we put our wands away?” you asked. Hermione smiled to you from the front. The teacher smiled to you and spoke.
“I informed you that you won’t practice any spells during the class.” She said and a loud gasped from the students echoed in the class walls. “You will read only the basics and theory. Besides who needs practice when he knows the theory.” She finished. You couldn’t believe it the only lesson you actually enjoy and they murdered it.
“You can’t test us the moment when we haven’t practice to any spell.” Harry said. She smiled.
“Mister Potter you didn’t raise your hand to speak.” she said and ignored him. Now you were angry. This classroom was one of your favorites because you actually used your wands. You raised your hand again more confident than before since you were angry. She saw you and smiled to your direction. “You may speak Miss _____.” She said.
“I am sorry miss but this class has been created so the students can actually practice their spells. So you can’t say that we can’t use magic while we are here.” You finished and Hermione gave you a quick smile as a reward. Umbridge looked at you and then all the class.
“And why would you want to use wands?” she said with a sweet smile on her face. You looked over at Harry to see him that he was angry. Without raising his hand Harry spoke to her.
“Because he is back that’s why.” Harry finished. She looked at him with her sweet smile. Whispers began and she looked back at the classroom.
“That’s a lie. He isn’t back.” She said but Harry just became angrier.
“No he is back and he murdered Cedric. In front of me.” He said and looked at her. She just smiled sweetly and spoke.
“Cedric’s death was unfortunate indeed but that doesn’t mean he is back.” She said smiling. Each made you angry. Cedric was a close friend of yours. He taught many spells and you helped him countless times. When you saw is death body you cried your heart out. He was not only a good student but a good person too. You still had nightmare from that day. You looked at her without really cared if you raised your hand or not you spoke.
“No he was murdered.” You shouted and everyone turned their attention to your direction. Now you finally understood it. You believed Harry from the very beginning. You knew deep in your heart that your friend was murdered by him.
“Miss _____! You didn’t raise your hand to speak and your tone is inappropriate for a lady at you age.” She finished with a sweet smile. You were ready to stand up back Hermione gave a look to calm. But the pink frog didn’t stop. “I assure you that the changes we did were for own good.” She finished.
“And how are we going to defend ourselves out there?” Harry said and she gave him a glare but she smiled in the end.
“There is nothing out there.” She finished and looked the classroom.
“Yes there is. It’s him. He is back.” Harry shouted and gave him an angry glare.
“There is nothing out there. It’s a lie.” She said but Harry didn’t stop there.
“It’s not a lie. Voldemort is back.” He shouted back. Everyone gasped by surprise when Harry mention his name.
“I said it’s a lie.” She shouted and smiled sweetly. She walked to her desk and sat down. “I take ten points from Gryffindor. And Mr. Potter come here.” She said and Harry had no choice but to obey her. He stood up from his sit and walked towards her. She gave a pink letter. “Give this to Mcgonagall. Please go.” She said smiling sweetly.
   Harry took it and turned to go to the door. He passed right next to you and he gave you smile as a thanks. You immediately smiled back. He left the classroom and slapped the door as he closed it. You knew how Harry must have felt. It wasn’t fair. He was telling the truth and no cared to listen.
“Now children opened your books at the page 09. Please don’t read it out loud there is no need.” She finished and you turned you attention to the book’s page. You felt someone’s eyes on your back. You secretly turned behind to see who stared you and it was Malfoy. You quickly turned in font and read your stupid book.
   The class finally finished and you gathered your belongings. Hermione stood beside you with Ron at her side ready to go to next class. You gave them a smile and they smiled back. Hermione’s smile quickly faded. “I didn’t know you have in you.” She said and you gave her a curious look.
“What did I do that impressed you so much?” you said as you walked out of the class.
“You defend Harry in front of everyone. And you spoke your opinion. What happened to you?” she finished. You chuckled and hugged your books and looked at the floor.
“Good question.” You replied and looked at her. “I suppose I don’t like injustice.” You said smiling sweetly. Hermione gave you a curious look. But before she had time to reply to you, you saw Harry walked towards to you all. Your heart’s beat quickly became faster and your cheeks had a red shade on them.
“Hey guys! Did you enjoy the lesson?” he said. Ron hit him playfully at the shoulder which made you and Hermione to laugh.
“Come on Harry! What the frog gave you?” Ron said and Harry’s expression turned to serious.
“I have to go to her office this evening for three hours.” He said and you gave him a sympathetic look and he smiled back. “By the way thanks.” He said and you shook your head.
“It was nothing really. I spoke the truth after all.” You finished and he gave you another smile. Before he could say anything else Ron dragged Harry by the hand to the next classroom. Hermione hit your shoulder playfully and you gave her a smile.
“Come on love bird! We have a class to attend to!” she said and she dragged you with her. You followed her and after a while you started gossiping about everything. You cared for Hermione. She was the first who understood you as did you. You were best friend since the first year. And you tried really hard to honor her friendship. You walked to your next class and hoped this day would finish earlier than usual.