Henry Harrow and the Philosopher's Stone

Chapter 13: First Day of Classes

Monday September 2nd 1991
9:35AM

Today was the first day of classes, but unfortunately Harry, Henry and Ron woke up later than everyone else they then ran down the halls of school until finally they found their way to their first class which was Professor McGonagall's transfiguration class, Hermione rolled her eyes as she saw that the boys were late for class

Whew, made it can you imagine the look on old McGonagall's face if we were late? said Ron

Uh Ron? said Braxton

Before Braxton could finish his sentence, the tabby cat jumped off the table and transformed back into Professor McGonagall who walked towards them with a strict look

..That cat is Professor McGonagall said Braxton

That was bloody brilliant! said Ron impressed with that trick

Thank you for that assessment Mr. Weasley, perhaps it would be more useful if I were to transfigure Mr. Potter, Mr. Harrow and yourself into a pocket watch, that way one of you might be on time said Professor McGonagall

We got lost said Harry

Yeah, we promise it won't happen again Professor said Henry

Then perhaps a map, I trust you don't need one to find your seats said Professor McGonagall

Harry, Henry and Ron then sat in their seats as Professor McGonagall started teaching, after her class was finished it was now time for potions class, while everyone waited for class to start Professor Severus Snape walked in through the door and everyone in the entire classroom immediately went quiet.

There will be no foolish wand waving or silly incantations in this class! said Snape in a monotone voice

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 who possess the predisposition Snape continued "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 in death"

As Snape was saying these words to the class, Harry was copying them down in his book, Snape immediately noticed this.

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

Hermione nudged Harry and he stopped writing, Professor Snape recognized him immediately by his lighting scar.

Mr. Potter our new celebrity, tell me what would you get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood? asked Snape

Hermione then raised her hand as she knew the answer, but Harry simply shook his head as he didn't he simply didn't know.

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

Then both Hermione and Robin raised their hands and both girls knew the answer to Snape's question, but Harry didn't know.

I don't know sir Harry answered

And what is the different between monkswood and wolfbane? asked Snape

I don't know, sir Harry responded

Pity, clearly fame isn't everything is it, Mr. Potter? said Snape

Harry never felt embarrassed in his entire life, Snape was asking all those questions to humiliate him in front of the whole class, but he wasn't going to have it.

Clearly Hermione and Robin know, seems a pity not ask them said Harry

Everyone in the class then started snickering at Harry's comment which got on Snape's nerves.