CT: I don't own any of the Harry Potter characters, only Kadience. Hope you enjoy this!

Kadience Guillory walked up to the grand castle of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As the new potions master, she was a bit nervous. It was her first year teaching, and she had no idea what to expect. With a sigh she picked up her bags. "Might as well get a move on."

"Hurry up." grumbled an old man. A raggedy-looking cat lay in his arms as he glared at Kadience.

She returned her own glare but stayed quiet as she started towards her classroom. That was apparently Filch and his pet Mrs. Norris. Already she could tell that they weren't going to get along.

A little ways from the great hall, a humongus figure over-shadow her. "Need some help Professor Guillory?"

Turning her head, she saw the burly half-giant Hagrid. "Please." she replied with a smile.

Hagrid bent down an retrieved her trunk. "Ye excited 'bout yer first day at Hogwarts?"

Kadience craned her neck to look up at him. "I'm a bit scared." In all honesty, she was alot scared. Usually being a shy and timid person, she wasn't used to talking to people. Let alone teaching an entire classroom.

The giant chuckled. "After the first day, things get better. No need ta fret or anything. Ye know anything about Hogwarts?"

"Um...not much to be truthful."

"Well, now. How 'bout I gives ye a tour and tell ye a little 'bout the place sometime?"

Kadience was touched by his kindess. "Sure."

As they walked, Hagrid rambled on about Hogwarts. "Albus Dumbledore used ta be head-master 'ere. The greatest one Hogwarts ever had." His voice was thick with emotion and his eyes filled with sadness at the mention of the man whom the giant had loved and respected. Then again Dumbledore was one wizard that everyone respected. Slowing to a stop, he stared at some paintings.

"I'm sorry about him and the others that had died because of Voldemort." Kadience whispered as she touched Hagrid's arm. He cringed at the mention of the Dark Lord. So many great wizards and witches had fallen to Voldemort. Wizards and witches that shouldn't have died.

Hagrid sniffed a bit before he nodded and continued up the hall. " 'Ere we are."

Kadience opened the door and entered after Hagrid. "Thanks." she said as he laid her trunk on the floor.

"No problem at all." Hagrid replied. "I best be off. Got animals ta tend to." and with that he left Kadience alone.

Kadience rubbed her neck. "Well, time to unpack."

A few hours later, Kadience stepped out of her classroom and headed towards the library, her favorite place. The only place she could find true peace and comfort. She enjoyed reading more than anything, and part of the reason she had taken the job at Hogwarts had been for the fact that there was a great library.

The library was quiet as usual. Neville thought to himself. His eyes scanned the shelves searching for the books he desired. It was the day before school and he needed something to do. After he found what he was looking for, he gathered his pile of books and rounded the corner. Unfortunately he bumped into someone else, sending them and their books flying.

Dropping his own books, Neville saw a woman sitting on the floor but her face was hidden beneath the dark brown hair that flowed loosly around her shoulders. "I-I-I'm sorry." He apologized as he held out his hand to the woman. As soon as she took his hand, he gently pulled her to her feet. She was petite and frail looking with her pale skin and delicate features. What caught his attention was her hazel-green eyes that practically glowed. "I didn't see you coming around the corner."

"It's okay." she replied in a soft voice.

Both of them bent down to get their books and papers.

"I'm Neville. Neville Longbottom." Neville said as he held out his hand.

"Kadience Guillory." she replied as she shook his hand.

"So you're the new potions master?"

"Yeah."

They got to their feet and stood there in awkward silence for a few minutes.

"Well...I'm sorry again." Neville said. He looked over at Kadience. She was very pretty. Way too pretty for someone like him. He could only dream of being with someone like her. Being the clumsy oaf that he was, he'd be lucky if any woman would even look at him.

"It's okay I asure you." Tilting her head, she smiled. "I...I have to be going. It was nice to meet you Professor Longbottom." She said before leaving.

Neville stared after her. "Nice to meet you too." he whispered to where he knew she couldn't hear him.

Pushing all thoughts of her aside, Neville left the library and headed toward his office.