Sorry for the ridiculous wait! Hopefully I can really knuckle down and get into the story.

"Right, in you come. Come on, I haven't got all day! Potter, shift it!" Madam Hooch beckoned to the Hogwarts Quidditch Squad. She huffed and disappeared into the home changing room.

Ron had walked with Harry to the pitch but upon arrival, turned to leave, "Gotta go Harry! Snape will go mental if I'm late. Good luck mate." Ron patted Harry's shoulder and sprinted back up to the castle, his ginger hair flailing behind him.

Harry gulped, Captain? Wow! He took a deep breath and followed the Weasley twins down into the wooden room that he had visited so very often before a game, namely his first ever Quidditch match back in his first year when he had been sickeningly nervous.

The rest of the team were sitting on the benches looking excited. Madam Hooch stood by the blackboard with chalk poised in her right hand.

"Sit down, Potter." She said impatiently. "Look at around at each of the faces in this room. They will be your brothers and sisters for the next year. Put aside your house rivalries as you are now representing all of Hogwarts…"

Hooch babbled on for the next 45 minutes about courage and discipline whilst everyone began drifting off to sleep.

"…does everyone understand?" The team snapped awake and nodded drearily. "Good, well that will be all for now. Meet here on Saturday at 9am sharp! Don't be late again, Potter." Said Hooch accusingly.

Harry mumbled an apology then picked up his bag and headed for the exit with the rest of the squad.

They filtered out to the left and right. The Weasley twins headed for the History of Magic and the Slytherins went off to Charms. Harry looked at his schedule, he groaned. Astronomy.

He began to head for the tower when he thought he heard a voice in the cold wind. He froze and looked around. Nothing. He carried on. He had taken another three steps until he felt a hand on his left shoulder. Harry jumped and his bag slid off his right shoulder, spilling his books onto the muddy ground. Harry turned around.

"Oh, I am so sorry! I did not mean for zis to happen. Let me get zem." It was Gabrielle, she was flustered. She bent down to gather up Harry's books.

"Oh. Yeah, no, it's fine. Here, I'll pick them up." Stammered Harry. He squatted and started scooping items into his bag. "Honestly it was just me being silly and stupid. There was no need for me to be startled like that." Explained Harry.

"No, itz my fault. I called your name but I woz too far away." Said Gabrielle nervously.

"It's fine." Harry searched for something to say, "Where are you headed then?" He asked.

"Oh, yeah. Well, I am to be starting ze astronomy today, but I do not know where it iz?" she said annoyed at herself.

"That's where I'm going! Come on, we'll be late. I'll show you." Said Harry beaming, happy that he could be of some use.

"Oh, zat is a coincidence." She laughed, nervously, "So, what is ze teacher like?" She asked conversationally, as they started walking towards a very old and tall tower.

"Well, he's a bit boring." Harry said. Gabrielle's face turned glum. Harry didn't want her to drop out of her only class with him, so he tried to rescue it, "But the subject is really interesting! Some fun homeworks!" He said this a bit too enthusiastically and Gabrielle laughed.

"I am not sure ze homework iz ever fun." She laughed again. Harry noticed how beautiful she was when she laughed. Her silky, blonde hair catching in the wind. Her pearly white, perfectly shaped teeth… Harry snapped out of it and quickly turned to look at where he was walking.

"This is it, there's a few steps though." Harry offered, apologetically.

"I am sure I will be fine." Said Gabrielle, confidently.

They began to ascend the seemingly neverending, and winding, staircase. Harry went first, with Gabrielle just behind. After what felt like hours, they reached a heavy wooden door at the top.

"I don't think we are late." Said Harry nervously, turning to look at the French girl. Gabrielle smiled and took a deep breath.

Harry pushed open the door to the astronomy classroom and walked in, followed by Gabrielle. Everyone was already in their seats and Professor Gylde was peering through his telescope. The professor didn't look up, so Harry tried to sneak to a seat before he noticed.

The only two free seats were, one next to Hermione and one next to Ron. Oh no

Harry turned to Gabrielle and smiled at her. He whispered, "Why don't you sit next to that girl there?" He gestured to Hermione, "She's really nice, trust me. I'll sit next to Ron." She nodded and silently crept over to the free seat beside Hermione and slinked into the chair. Harry watched her with amazement at her elegance and grace.

Harry rushed over to where Ron was and sat down. They smiled at each other but a voice broke the silence, it was Professor Gylde's, "That's 5 points from Gryffindor, Mr Potter." Harry looked up in surprise.

The professor was standing over his desk with his arms folded and a scowl on his face.

"Well… I'm sorry, sir." Offered Harry, with his head hung.

"And who's this young lady?" Gylde gestured at Gabrielle.

Gabrielle, startled, but then confident, said, "I am Gabrielle Delacour. I am from ze Beauxbatons."

"Oh yes, of course. I'm Professor Gylde, welcome. However, you'd do well to not be late for your next lesson, Miss Delacour." He said sneeringly at her.

Gabrielle looked a bit taken aback, but Professor Gylde strode back to the front of the class and bellowed "Today, we will be learning about Saturn's rings."

Hermione immediately flipped to the correct page in her textbook whilst everyone else fumbled around for the page.

"That's page 17 for all those who don't know where the contents are." Said Gylde.

The lesson dragged on, but it finally ended at 10am. The class stood up and headed for the door. Harry caught Gabrielle's eye and made a beeline for her. However, he was suddenly stopped when Gylde unexpectedly stepped in front of him. "Oh, you're not leaving for break yet, Potter. Get back to your seat."

Harry smiled at Gabrielle apologetically, then whipped around and headed back to his seat.

Sorry guys! It's been too long. So glad I could finish this chapter. Hopefully many more to come soon!