Rose

I had been standing at the train door, the smile on my lips growing as I noticed the large, looming, shape in front of me.

"Hagrid!" I cried, waving my arm through the air.

"I-Who… Oh! Rose! M' Ros' dear!"Hagrid looked up, searching for the owner of the voice. As he spotted me, his smile grew wide, and his eyes twinkled in the lamplight.

I dropped from the train and raced up to the ever-growing crowd of first years. I could see brunette, and redheads, and blondes, and even a few kids with bright hair. One had flaming red hair that dropped into to a dark, blood, red.

"How ar' ya' ma dear?" Hagrid asked, as I got closer.

"Great! 'Mazing! You?" I exclaimed, smile twinkling at my eyes.

He was bending down to come close to me.

"I'm great'! Good to se' ya' Rose."

I beamed up at him, practically glowing with happiness.

"Allrighty." Hagrid looked up and continued herding the first years over to him.

The walk towards the lake and the boats was… cold. I was freezing over, and we weren't allowed to use magic here. As we reached the boats, I was practically an icicle.

"Uh, H-Hagrid. It's freezing, anything y-you can d-do?" I asked, shivering. Hagrid turned around, as he was seating the first group. He was quite confused, and he stared at me for a moment.

"Oh!" He looked back at the seated first years; they were shivering as well.

"Sorry." He murmured and brought out a large, pink, umbrella. He whispered the Hot-Air charm, and blasted it at us. I moaned and slumped down, warmth galloping through my bones.

"Better?" He asked, frown creasing his brow.

"Better." I whispered, nodding my head.

"Good." His smile reappeared, and he herded the first years onto the boats.

As we got closer to Hogwarts, the lights grew, and the boats slowed as we reached the dock.

The dark waters lapped against the rocky shore, and the Hot-Air Charm had worn off. We were cold once more. I hurried forward, Hagrid striding ahead. The doors to the castle rolled open, revealing a black cat that sat on its haunches. It meowed, racing away to let us pass.

A few murmurs of uncertainty passed through the crowd at the sight of the cat. What was that? Who was that? I new professor? Or a new caretaker? Who was she, or he…

I shook my head just slightly and followed Hagrid up onto stairway.

"Wai' a sec' for the new professo'" Hagrid rumbled over the murmurs.

We waited for a moment, and I raced down the stairwell to check on my cat, Moss. She was fine, a little irritated, but fine. She was a dark colored cat, with bright white spots, and little circles that danced around her eyes. I scratched her and murmured soothing words as she purred into my palm.

Afterwards, I raced back up, just before the same black cat raced in front of the crowd, and Hagrid disappeared through the large doors. He raced up in front of us, and suddenly changed. He transformed into a man with a high ponytail, and glasses.

Animagus…

"Welcome! I'm Professor Meldow, and I will be your new transfiguration professor!" His voice was sharp and cheerful, his eyes twinkling with excitement.

"Now, before we get inside, I shall tell you this: You are not allowed to use any poraphones-" Proffesor Meldow was looking down his glasses, a smile hung upon his lips. He was talking about the little disks that shined when someone called you. And when they did, the disk popped up into a holographic figure.

"You are allowed to keep those music players and earplugs." He waved his arms around, scanning the crowd. He continued with a few other rules and regulations.

"But! Of course, you are waiting to come into the Great Hall, and you shall!" He chuckled and led us towards the large doors. Exitment and slight nervousness bubbled in my soul, and seemed to be the one right up front, next to the Professor.

He looked over his shoulder, and cried "Welcome! Welcome to the Great Hall!"

A/N OMG Im soooo sorry you guys! I didint think that this one would come up so late! :O

I was quite sick, and I didn't have a computer for a few days :( I know it's not an excuse, but I'm truly sorry. I think my teacher intends on killing us this month XD I had an exam today, and I have one tomorrow. Oh my goodness.

But I hope you guys are okay with this kinda filler chapter.

I hope you guys can for give me, I'm truly sorry.

Thanks for reading, and please reaview! :D