Chapter 98: Prefects

The first day of Hogwarts is like any other school one of the busiest days of the entire year excluding the week before exams, with each student tell another what they did with their family over their vacation and the halls are filled with couples holding hands and there is even some kissing.

This year Harry for the first time has something to say about his vacation that isn't depressing or remotely sad, he had spent the entire summer after the attack with Sirius and could freely visit the Weasleys as long as Sirius was there which he didn't mind at all, Remus would even stop by with Tonks after she got off from work.

As Edwin was walking thought the corridor now a fifth-year student that is on the recommendation list to become a prefect, usually the selection would happen during the summer but this year it had been held back until the start of the term due to unknown reasons.

Edwin separated from his friends as there would be a meeting for the new prefects under the guidance of the high Inquisitor as she wanted to badge them personally," Move" Edwin her someone said with a soft but stern voice.

"Sorry High Inquisitor Umbridge" Edwin stated letting Umbridge pass by him even though she could have freely walked pass without saying anything.

"Where are you going," Umbridge asked as Edwin was following behind her.

"to the meeting being held by you," Edwin blankly stated.

"Oh then hold this for me," Umbridge said giving Edwin her pink bag.

Edwin didn't want to walk near her and stayed a few steps behind, as Umbridge walked towards the meeting room she would separate couples and break up groups of friends sending to class." What lack of discipline you students of Hogwarts have… but don't worry I'll set you straight"

The meeting was being held in an empty classroom on the second floor, the houses teacher was already there waiting on the high inquisitor with their students Edwin was the only one that was held up as he was the bag man for Umbridge.

"Is this all of you" Umbridge stated looking at the eight new prefects "Slytherin- Pansy Parkinson, Edwin Vaclav, Hufflepuff- Hanna Abbot, Ernie Macmillan, Ravenclaw- Padma Pati, Anthony Goldstein, Gryffindor Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley"

"well, the others have been briefed," Umbridge said as she had already met with the older prefects" now there are some new rules that the ministry wants you to follow…. That will be all"

The house head looked as though they wanted to kill her as their time have been wasted just to give out papers to eight students "OH and I want those rules to be followed to the point and punishment will be given out by me" Umbrage said turning back for a second making emphases on the punishment to be given out by her.

"well go on read them," Umbridge said giving them an urge to read the new rules.

Edwin read the new rules from page to page and only had one thought when he finished "Hogwarts has become a prison" and he wasn't the only one to think so but they couldn't say anything or there newly acquired positing will be removed.

"is that all "Snape hissed in his angry tone" I have first years to teach"

"Oh yes…Head house you may go" Umbridge said urging them to leave but she stopped Hannah from leaving as she wasn't finished talking to the prefects "There is also a matter of great importance that you must report to me"

"if you hear anything about miss use of magic in group or groups gathering to duel you must report to me instantly," Umbridge said with an awful smile" if you don't report it you shall share their punishment"

"But why is that against the rules" Hermione questioned

"Oh my Miss Granger will following the rules set by the ministry be hard for you"

"No miss- "

"High inquisitor" Umbridge corrected Hermione" and the rules are there to protect students from themselves"

With no other questions or things to say the meeting was over and Edwin was late for class," these rules are bloody ridiculous "Ron shouted walked near Hermione.

"it's like she doesn't want magic to be used or students to have friends" Hermione added.

Edwin walked towards Care for magical creature wondering how far would Umbridge take it, "She will be talking points for not following the new rules and would ban Quidtchage payers "Pansy stated looking worried as she plays Quidtchage.

"Hopefully she won't target the prefects "Edwin replied, Pansy and Edwin weren't close and what Edwin knew about Pansy was from Draco.

Finding the Care for Magical creature room was hard, as the students weren't in the forbidden forest or by Hagrid hut. Following Hermione to a class where care for magical creatures would be kept if Hagrid used the classroom.

Edwin as an elderly woman with short pointy hair" Good morning" Edwin said taking the lead entering the classroom.

"Good you have just arrived on time, "the elderly woman said" My name is Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank and I am your substitute Care for magical creatures while Hagrid's away on his personal business"

"Now that all of our students are here, shall we get going," Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank said in a slightly cheery voice leading everyone to Hogwarts grounds.

"Sorry for being late Professor Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank" Hermione stated.

"it's no worry you had a meeting and it's a great responsibility being a prefect" Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank said leading her student "on that congrats on those of you who became prefect"

Edwin would say he like Hagrid as a teacher but Professor Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank was more gentle in her way of teaching, she even took the time that it takes to meet Hagrid teaching spot to give everyone a lesson on the history of why mermaids are beast and not consider a magical humanoid.

"You see the mermaid don't want to be considered as a humanoid and would be rather be called a beast as they take great pride with that title same as the centaurs"

"But why "Hannah asked.

"they don't want to be considered human or have any right like them, they want their freedom and love the wild" Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank responded" but that doesn't mean that they are any lessor than us as they still have their pride and would rather fight than be a class project"

After Care for Magical creature's class, Edwin went to Snape to seek a meeting with Dumbledore to make the four-houses an official club, Edwin knew that if the four-houses is an official house Umbridge couldn't do anything about it as Dumbledore would have given his approval.