The following days were spent in classes learning what they could while outside of class, Trenton, when he wasn't playing with Rocky, split his time between hanging out with his roommates and hanging out with Hermione in the library, still unable to get her to do much else, though he couldn't blame her. Without his memories, he may have been willing to spend far more time in the library, but he decided this time around he would try and have more fun while he could since he had knowledge enough to not feel rushed to learn things he still yet didn't know.
Little did he know of what was to come as a happy go lucky Trenton sat down for another day of charm lessons.
Today Professor Filius Flitwick was teaching the levitating charm, a simple spell designed to lift an object.
"Today students we will be learning the Levitation Charm, there are many ways to go about it, some like to use the word levitate to help them focus while others like to use words like hover or float, but I found as many others have that a simple chant can do wonders, listen and watch closely now," he said while pointing his wand at the feather in front of him.
Clearing his throat, he began to wave his wand- "Wingardium Leviosa." he chanted with a swish and a flick, sending just the right amount of magic to lift the feather into the air. The students applauded him bringing a smile to his face,- "See, it isn't so hard, now you'll find feathers in front of each of you, go ahead and give it a try."
It wasn't long before Hermione seeing Ron struggling tried to help,- "Your saying it wrong, and don't forget you need the will and the intent..." and then began a similar scene that they previously had, where she was eventually proven right as her feather rose into the air.
The Professor seeing her being the first one to do it singled her out and congratulated her with house points as a reward. Trenton knowing she liked to be the best she could be in school was fine letting her win a few, he had no wish to steal the limelight that should be rightfully hers.
Professor Filius- "Well done Hermione, good to see a Ravenclaw doing well, keep up the good work, now the rest of you, don't let me down, let's see a few more feathers in the air."
Hermione smiling then turned back to Ron who was now moping with his head on his books,- "You know you can always try a different word." she kindly reminded only to be ignored by the little ingrate.
Once class ended Trenton was walking with Hermione in the back just behind the others when they overheard Ron mocking her.
Hermione teared up after listening to them all laugh at her, breaking down after having such a hard time starting school. She had her hopes so high, she didn't think it would be like regular school with people still hating on her.
Trenton scowling at their backs, noticed how Hermione was tearing up and caught her when she tried to run away and hide,- "What's wrong? You don't need to listen to those pricks," he asked not understanding why she was taking it so hard.
She explains all her problems so far and how in Ravenclaw others were still acting mean. Without Trenton around, her defensive quicks kicked in and she fell back to her old off-putting ways.
"They're just jealous, no, envious of your brilliance, please don't sweat the small stuff, we just started school, I know you'll make friends in time." Trenton Stated matter of factly.
Hermione gave a sad smile- "You think?"
Trenton grinned- "Of course, though I'm not looking forward to sharing you."
Hermione giggled- "Don't worry, you'll always be my best friend."
Trenton smiled- "Good to hear because you'll always be mine too, now let's take care of these pricks for making my Hermione sad." he said with a now stoic face as he turned to glare at the group of boys who were making fun of her.
Hermione whispers under her breath,- "Who's yours?" while grinning. Wiping her stray tears, she answers with a simple "Mn," happy that Trenton was still taking care of her. Promising herself once again to do the same should he ever have problems.
But when she looked up at Trenton, she saw that dangerous look he gets before he does something bad- "Trenton what are you thinking, remember it's against the rules to use magic on fellow students without their permission, and I don't want to see you get in physical fights again."
"They said don't use magic on students, but would it really be considered on a student if let's say I charmed his clothes?" he asked with a wicked grin.
Hermione's eyes widened briefly- "Trent, I don't think this will end well."
Trenton slyly put her wand into her hands,- "Come now Hermione, remember just a simple swish and flick, remember the will and the intent, say it with me now, Winnngarrr..." He slowly began to chant hoping she would join him.
Hermione feeling responsible reluctantly gave in, if Trenton taught her one thing over the years, it was to not be a pushover.- "Alright, what are we aiming for? I'm assuming his briefs?"
Trenton grinned- "You assume correct, let's just hope the protection charm on the robe doesn't activate."
"I doubt it will, they should only activate in life-threatening situations or severe bodily harm," Hermione said fully committed now.
Trenton's eyes flickered as he thought about how he was intending to make it severe.
Hermione didn't miss this as she worriedly asked- "Trenton, what are you thinking about now?"
Trenton brushed her concerns away- "Nothing, nothing, don't chicken out on me now Hermione, if we're lucky no one will even realize what's going on since the robes will hide what's happening underneath, they'll just think he's just casually floating." That is until he starts to scream, he thought.
Trenton- "Haven't you had enough of just taking it Hermione, I'll certainly always be there for you, but this is your chance to turn over a new leaf and stand up for yourself. You're no longer a weak little girl Hermione, you're a wizard, it's time to push back."
Not only was he right, but she thought about how she was going to keep her promise if she was too scared to take care of herself. With a nudge from Trenton, Hermione tapped into her anger, having enough of people making fun of her, and began to wave her wand.
Happy to see Hermione participating, Trenton quickly followed suit and waved his wand.
In tandem now, they chanted the words,- "Wingardium Leviosa."