chapter 27 : A fierce head boy

The very next day, they had their first defense against the dark arts class with Umbridge and she told them about this year's exam that will end their first cycle of witchcraft, the OWL.

 Ron sat in the corner thinking about his new responsibilities at the school and didn't pay too much attention to the woman.

 "Your training in previous years in this subject has been quite sketchy but you will be pleased to know that from now on you'll follow a carefully structured course approved by the Ministry of Defensive Magic. » Umbridge declared proudly as she handed out textbooks she had brought.

 After glancing at one of them, Hermione raised her hand with a concerned look and was given the floor.

 Hermione: There's nothing in there about Defense spells relating to our 5th grade level !

 Umbridge: advanced Spells ? But I don't see why we should use these spells in my class, my dear.

 Ron's attention was definitely caught by that.

 Umbridge: (To all) You will learn the basics of defensive spells in safe conditions and without risks.

 Harry: But what's the point ? If we find ourselves attacked it will not be without risk!

 Ron: Easy Harry, stay calm...

 Umbridge: Students raise their hands before speaking in my class! It is the opinion of the ministry that theoretical knowledge is necessary to pass your exams which ultimately is what the school aims to do for you.

 Harry: And how can theory prepare us for what we'll have to face?

 "Harry, stop..." Ron said softly looking at him.

 Umbridge: There's nothing to contend with, dear. Who could possibly want to attack the child that you are, let's see?

 Harry: I don't know, let's say, Lord Vold-(interrupted)

 " ENOUGH !" Ron cut him off sharply as Harry's breathing became heavy with his frustration.

 Ron: Don't give her the chance to make a fool of you, because that's what she expects.

 Umbridge: Prefect Weasley, I thought I said that students had to raise their hands to speak in my class.

 Ron: First of all, it's not "Prefect Weasley" but "Head Boy Weasley" Mrs. Umbridge. I have a duty to intervene if one of my comrades is about to cause trouble and I don't need your permission to do so. Furthermore, I have a duty to look out for their interests as well and you just handed us a textbook that doesn't cover defense spells in a fifth year Defense Against the Dark Arts class at this school with unapproved textbooks by the director in charge.

 Umbridge: The Ministry of Magic approved it!

 Ron: That's right! Approved and not imposed, have it approved by Headmaster Albus Dumbledore and we can study it under "safe conditions" as you say. No one questions the authority of the ministry here so respect the rights of the students…

 Umbridge: Do you believe that-(interrupted)

 Ron: Don't cut me off professor, you told my classmate here that no one would want to attack him right?

 Umbridge: That's exactly right, dear.

 Ron: What's to stop some random dark mage like a slaver or wand runner from attacking him outside of this school? Your theories? The Ministry ? You or your manual? Do you go so far as to question the existence of dark mages?

 Umbridge: THE THREATS MENTIONED BY MR. POTTER ARE NOT REAL!

 Ron: So you're indirectly claiming that the dark mages filling Azkaban Prison are all innocent ! We are at a defense course against the dark arts, the simple and theoretical defense spells are seen in the charms class with basic spells where is certainly the place of your manual madam and no here, it's not in the interest of the students in this class to learn this . To say that this type of threat does not await any of us outside is to deny the very legitimacy of the Auror Office responsible for fighting and tracking down these threats that you seem to deny. Do you want the Ministry or the English wizarding population to hear this kind of declaration ?! Are you ready to take this responsibility ?

 Umbridge: ENOUGH! We have a class to start and an exam to prepare, the ministry will see how to impose this manual on this establishment.

 Ron: With the agreement of its director and that of the European Confederation of Wizarding Education. Yes Mrs Umbridge, I read a LOT and you will need to have these two things to impose your textbooks, especially on the confederation. You can start your class according to the school and school SYLLABUS only.

[Entities] 

Death :... 

Eternity : Yooooooo ! This kid breathes fire. 

Reality : DAMN !! 

[Alternative reality] 

 The first week of classes passed and Ron found himself in Dumbledore's office.

 Dumbledore: Do you now understand, Mr. Weasley, why I appointed you to this position?

 Ron: Yes, absolutely...but-(interrupted)

 Dumbledore: Ronald, you are certainly the best young mage who has entered this school and your intelligence is more than formidable without even counting your magical power which is impressive even for me. You are my best weapon against the ministry's movements on the students of this school.

 Ron: You are Albus Dumbledore, you can face the ministry on your own with complete legitimacy before the international community. You don't need me.

 Dumbledore: (laughs) You are truly an intelligent young man. Only, I'm honestly starting to get old, we're fighting on two fronts and on the darkest front I have too much to do. Do you understand this?

 Ron: I understand...

 Dumbledore: Minerva can't handle everything, my child, and she is far too noble or elegant to use malice like you do. Faced with the ministry, I repeat, you are my best weapon. Will you help me? Will you help Hogwarts?

 Ron: You don't need to ask. I'm a Gryffindor, just like you were, old man. 

 Dumbledore: Old man?! Ahahahah, you are truly a worthy heir of Godric the founder of this house. Thanks, Ronald.

 That night, Ron had to speak very seriously with the others in his house to tell them about the scandalous intentions of the ministry and told them about the things they will have to do now, the plan was as simple as a game. In their room common, they will be able to do what they want but outside, they will have to show solidarity and conform to the basic rules of the school otherwise because of Umbridge and the ministry would exploit the slightest loophole to increase its authority in the school . They understood the stakes and all decided to play the game.

 The next day Ron was calmly walking down the hall with his cane when Lucius came to him and he went in a certain direction for Ron to follow him, he started walking behind his cat and he knew where their destination was, the forbidden forest.

 They arrived at a certain place where Luna in her colorful clothes was petting strange creatures, they were thestrals, creatures resembling fleshless winged horses with dark skin, bat wings. , horns on a head with lifeless white eyes and their mouths looked like beaks.

 "These creatures are magnificent" He said coming to stroke the head of the one in front of Luna.

 Luna: You can see them too! It's true that you have also looked death in the face.

 Ron: Yeah…literally. Now my eyes see what you see my dear.

 Luna: That makes me happy, do you really think they're beautiful? This is not generally the opinion of people even though they are very nice creatures.

 Ron: Newt Scamander , the first magizoologist that I read a lot, said in his books that there were no strange creatures, just stupid people.

 Luna: (laughs) I like that…

 A baby Thestral walked towards them and Luna gave Ron a piece of meat.

 Luna: I tried to give him an apple and he didn't eat it. On the other hand, he really likes meat.

 He took the piece of meat but didn't throw it and waited for the baby to come closer to feed it from his hand while stroking its head while it made cute little noises.

 Ron: Now you send Lucius to get me...I don't know if this cat is yours or mine.

 Luna: Let's say it's ours...besides, it doesn't even seem to age.

 Ron: It will definitely be there for our children later too.

 Luna: Don't say such embarrassing things...

 Ron: Don't you want to have kids with me later?

 Luna: Yes...but we're still too young to think about it...you always see things too far away.

 Ron: I know but it's for the sole and simple reason that I see my whole life with you...

 Luna: (blushes)

 Ron: By the way, next time I have to go talk to your father to tell him about my intentions and my feelings towards you. I know he already knows about this but it's still important.

 Luna: Are you really going to do that?

 Ron: (comes closer to stroke his face) I'd even play the bagpipes in front of an angry dragon if it could serve the same purpose and your father loves me very much, I know that. 

 Luna: By the way, after studies what will you do?

 Ron: First I'm going to marry you and then I'm going to travel the world looking for lost magic or unknown magical animal species like Newt Scamander. I want to really know magic, not just wield it.

 Luna: So you won't always be there?

 Ron: We are wizards and instant travel is available. I doubt I can spend too much time away from you myself...

 Luna: Then I'll come with you, I too would like to discover new species or new things.

 Ron: My pretty explorer...

 They sat down to talk in each other's arms and spend time together among these special creatures.

 (for more precision, I insist on the fact that Luna is physically larger than the one shown in the 5th Harry Potter film where she seems to be barely 12 years old but here, she is older and given that She's been there from the start, she's taken the time to develop well just like the others.

 I don't want to send my MC into a romance with a kid even if they're practically the same age. It's disgusting.)