I stared out of the train window. I was going back to my home, but not as a innocent student, as a teacher. I smiled to herself, thinking of all of the memories and friends I had at the school. Good and bad. I looked over at the 11 year old across from me. Her black hair fell down past her shoulders. Her glasses kept at the tip of her nose because they were a little bit big. Her eyes darted side to side, reading a book that I gave to her for her birthday. She is my daughter. I am so lucky to have her. There was a little knock at the door. The little girl looked up from her book.

"Come in," I said looking up from her book. A girl with brown frizzy hair walked in, she looked like she could be a first year. Behind her was a chubby boy, who also looked like a first year. "Hello, what can I do for you?"

"Hi I'm Hermione Granger and this is Neville Longbottom, we was wondering if you saw a toad, he lost it again." she said. She was very direct, very nice.

"I'm sorry Ms. Granger and Mr. Longbottom I haven't seen a toad," I said to them. They were still in their muggle clothes. "I would suggest you two change, we will be reaching the school soon."

"C-can I come with you guys? If you're going to change." My little girl said. She put down her book at looked at them.

Hermione smiled "Oh yes!" Mai breathed a sigh in relief.

The three of them left to go change.

I smiled, my daughter was growing up to be a lovely young women. I picked my book up, and read till we reached the school. The train came to a screeching stop, the cat that lay next to me jumped up, its ears back.

"Shhh Hugo, it's just the train." I cooed, stroking the cats back. He purred under my touch. I stood up and grabbed my luggage from the top. I put my book away in the front pocket and put my cat in its carrier. "I know you don't like it, but I don't want to lose you."

My daughter hurried in grabbing her bags that were just about the size of her. She flashed me a grin and walked out. Mai was ready, I followed her out. I was greated by a giant, an old friend.

"Harper Scully is that you?" the giant asked.

I grinned, "Yes it is. It's wonderful to see you again Hagrid!" I placed her bags down on the ground and hugged him. I was half his side, I was basically hugging his stomach.

"What are ye' doing here? Wait are you the Muggle Studies teacher?" Hargid said.

I laughed "Yessir I am!"

Hargid looked down to see the little girl, who was standing next to me, practically behind me. The little girl stared up at the giant.

"And who are you?" Hargid said smiling.

"I-I'm Mia Scully." she said.

Hagrid looked at me, then at Mia, "Well you and your mother look alike, now follow me I will bring you to the castle!"

Hargid turned to me, "She's beautiful, I'm really happy for you."

I watched her daughter walked towards the other first years, Mia turned and waved. "Bye mum!" I smiled and waved back.

"Good luck!" I turned to look at Hargid. "Thanks Hagrid, she's growing up so fast." I smiled.

"I remember when you were that size, of course you didn't grow much." he said laughing.

"I did grow! Gosh. Don't you have to bring them over the pond? Go on, we'll talk at dinner," I chuckled.

We bid each other goodbye and walked off. I picked up her stuff and walking off to get a carriage. The Thestrals stood there tall as ever, I've always been able to see them. I walked over to pet one before hopping into the carriage. I got to the school and got out. It still looked the same, even after all those years. I walked up the marble stairs and into the vast hallway that lead into the Great Hall. My heels clicked as I walked down the hallway. A women with a tight bun turned around, Professor Mcgonagall. She was a strict women, but one of the nicest person you will meet.

"Oh Harper dear," the old lady smiled. "It's so wonderful to see you."

I walked over to her, giving her a hug. "Likewise Professor, it's so wonderful to be back and see you."

"Please dear, you can call Minerva we are at the same level now. Will you please go into the Great Hall before the first years come in?" she said to me.

"Oh of course Minerva," I smiled and walked through the great doors.

I gasped, how could I forget how beautiful the Great Hall was. I grinned and walked up to the teachers table. I scanned the table, Hagrid, Flitwick (who sat upon a few books),Sprout, Hooch, Dumbledore, Quirrel and Severus. I took in a breath, Severus Snape, I hadn't seen him in years. He was an old friend of mine, but after what happen I don't know what they are. I took a seat next to Hagrid and Flitwick. The sorting ceremony began, it started off with the Sorting Hat's song. I looked out into the crowd of kids. I saw mylittle girl, she was looking up at the ceiling smiling. Next to her was Hermione, she seemed to be talking to her.

Soon kids went up one by one.

"Scully, Mia." Minerva said.

Mia walked to the stool and sat down. She sat still as the sorting hat was placed on her head. She jumped a little when it spoke to her.

"HUFFLEPUFF"

Minerva took the hat off of her and Mia walked over to the hufflepuff table. I cheered loudly for her. I didn't care what house she got into, all of them were just as good as one another. The Sorting ceremony went on, I stared at the ceiling as I once did when I was a kid. Clouds rolled in, covering the moon. Dumbledore began to speak, all eyes turned to him as he spoke.

"Lastly I would like to welcome our newest teacher, who will be teaching Muggle Studies, Harper June Scully." Dumbledore said.

I found myself rising, all eyes were on me, I blushed and waved. Then quickly sat down. My stomach was doing flips. I talked throughout dinner to Hargid and Flitwick. By the time the desserts rolled around I was stuffed. But you can't deny the Hogwarts desserts, especially the pudding. Students began to trickle out of the Great Hall. I was feeling tired, my eyes began to close. I snapped up and looked around. My eyes locked with Severus Snapes. I bit my lip and turned away.

I bid my goodbyes to my co workers, and left the table. I reached the end of the Great Hall before I was stopped by a voice calling my name. I looked back to see Severus walking towards me.

"Harper is that really you?" he said coming over to me.

I looked at him, then down at my feet. "Yeah it is. I'm back." I looked back up at him, into his dark eyes. I remember when I learned that they were really a grey color, not black. Those were the days when we didn't have a care in the world.

"It's been a long time."

"It has.." I looked away. "Severus, I'm really tired. I'm going to go to bed."

"Ok. Goodnight."

I walk away from him. It takes me a little while to find my room, but I do. My stuff is already in my room. Hugo is still in his cage, meowing.

"I'm coming."

I let him out and fall onto my bed. I don't bother to take my clothes off or get into my bed. I just curl up next to my cat and fall into a deep sleep. The night of the party flashed through my mind like a plague. I woke up flustered, it must have been sometime in the middle of the night. I looked around my room, the clock read 5 o'clock. Not the middle of the night, but till early. Somehow in the night I managed to rip my sheets off the bed. I sighed and put them back on. There was no point in going back to bed I was already up and I didn't want to sleep for another hour. I changed into a silver dress that went past my ankles. I played around with my hair, but decided it was best to leave it down.

I made myself some coffee, when it was done I grabbed a book and walked outside. I wandered around the campus. I stopped at the lake, the cool morning air blew my dress to the side. I stood there staring at water. The rising sun is reflected in the water. I kicked my shoes off and sat down by the shore. I sipped my coffee and read. Soon the time came for me to go inside. I made my way inside, on my way I saw Minerva.

"S'cuse me, Minerva, is it possible for me to get my schedule today?" I said running up to her.

She turned around. "Oh Harper! I was just looking for you, I have it here with me." she handed me a slip of paper. "it's your schedule for the semester."

"Oh thank you so much!" I smiled at her, together we walked into the Great Hall for breakfast. I spotted Mia, I walked over to her.

"Hey sweetie," I said bending down to talk to her. "How was your first night? Who's your roommates, how'd you sleep, did you sleep?"

She laughed. "Yes mom I slept. It's very nice! I'm rooms with a girl named Hannah, Linda, Kiki and Maggie. They're all really nice."

"Oh that's wonderful to hear! What class do you have first?" I asked, sitting down in a empty seat next to her.

"I have potions with Professor Snape, with Ravenclaws." she said.

I bit my lip, "Oh that shall be fun."

She smiled and kissed my cheek, "I'm going to go eat with my friends now. Bye mom! I love you."

I chuckled and got up "okay sweetie, see you at lunch," I walked away. She's growing up.

I sat down next to Hagrid and Flitwick. I poured myself some cereal and another cup of coffee. I was silent throughout breakfast. By the time of my first class I already had 5 cups of coffee. I sat at my desk studding over my notes, sipping my coffee.

"I should really lay off the coffee..." I muttered to myself. "Ok, Harper you can do this. You are a good teacher." I took a deep breathe in, I am ready for the day.