Chapter 27:
Harry barely contained his snort at that; he doubted that woman had ever given a true prediction and being safe with Quirrell? That was laughable.
"Now that's everything. Tomorrow morning be down at seven so that we can get to breakfast early as a group. Professor Flitwick will be giving out timetables, you'll find most of your lessons are with the Puffs, but Defence is shared across all four houses along with Herbology and Astronomy."
With the introduction finished, the boys were shown to their dorm by Li and told to get an early night. Quickly seeing his trunk by the bed closest to the bathroom, Harry placed some of his things around before he removed his pajamas and the ointment given to him by his healer. Entering the bathroom, Harry washed up before applying the cream and dressing. He noticed that the cream was running low and wondered if he should visit Madam Pomfrey for some more; he should probably tell her about his treatment regime anyway as he was taking potions every morning and every other evening.
Settling in to the bed, Harry said goodnight to his new roommates and closed the midnight blue curtains on his bed. Setting a wakeup charm as well as privacy and silencing charms, Harry closed his eyes and allowed himself to fall into his mindscape.
The next day, Harry was the first of his roommates up and, after showering and dressing ,he decided he should probably wake them. Decision made, Harry sent very low powered tickling jinxes at each bed and waited. They took a moment to work, but eventually the boys woke up giggling. Seeing them awake, Harry cancelled the jinx.
"It's half six, if you want to be ready in time, I thought it best to wake you," he said.
The boys, still giddy, smiled. "Thanks, mate," said Terry as he passed Harry while carrying his shower things.
Anthony, who was the furthest away, was staring at Harry. "How did you do that?" he asked.
"I read a lot," Harry said, hoping he wouldn't be questioned too much. He would have to look at what spells first years could do if he didn't want to stand out too much - at least, not straight away. He could maybe pull off being a humble prodigy though, if not.