So it has taken me so long to update. School and marching band are keeping me busy. But tonight is my free night. Hope you enjoy my next chapter! REVIEW! Love you all!

Chapter 4

When I woke up, I was feeling awake and happy. Again I was the first one up so I went ahead and took my shower.

Instead of letting my hair have its natural curl to it, I blow dried it so it was straight. After I put my school robes on, I went out a Jessica was still sleeping. I tapped her on the shoulder. She opened her eyes a little and moaned. "Wake up sleepy head, it time to get ready." I said in a sweet mothering voice.

"Go ahead and go, I will be down there in a minute." I headed down stairs going to great hall. When I got there, James or Jake wasn't down there. So I sat down where we normally do and started making my plate.

About two minutes later, someone in green robes who I haven't seen before comes up to me. "Hey, my names Kane. I'm third year, and the first Hogsmade trip is coming up, you cant go being a first year, unless you get special permission from the head master. She likes me, and she would love to give you permission."

"No thank you." Was all I said.

"Oh come one, Your hot, I'm hot. And I'm a pure blood. You wont be able to find anyone as hot, strong and wanted as me." When he said this he sat down right next to me, put his arm around me and whispered in my ear. If I was attracted to him, this would have made me blush. But I hated him from the moment I saw him, so it just made me mad.

I stood up and said kind of loudly, " Well, Kane, I am stronger then any pure blood wizard you will ever meet. So if you treat me like that again, you will have a bloody nose. Now, leave." Thankfully no one seemed to hear it. But Kane seemed to like it.

"Your feisty, I like that. I will come back when your older, and you wont be able to resist me." I was about to loose my cool, but he left, thank the gods. My sisters from the Aphrodite side would have loved from him to come up to them. But since I have Athena's maturity, I do not like being treated like that.

I sat back down with my fists clenched still super mad at what happened. I felt a hand on my shoulder. I thought it was Kane still messing with me. I turned around glaring, but I saw James with an emotion I have never seen. Frightened, sadness, hatred, jealousy? A mixture of all? My glared faded into a normal expression and he sat down next to me. "What happened. I came in right when you stood up and started talking to someone."

I told the him the story about Kane. When I got to the part where he put his arm around me, the only emotion in his eyes was pure hatred. "No one treats my friends like that. You want me to go kick his butt?"

"No, I told him next time he tries anything I promised him a bloody nose."

We started talking about fun stuff trying to calm down, and by the time Jessica and Jake joined us we were both normal and happy. I didn't feel like bringing up the Kane incident again this morning so I decided to tell Jessica later tonight.

After breakfast me and Jessica and Jake went off to our first DADA class. When we walked into the classroom I was slightly scared. It was dark and eerie. The teacher didn't help. He was pale with black eyes and reeked of what I thought death would smell like. I prefer not to go into the detail of the class, and I probably couldn't. When I get scared I go into happy place. So I don't remember half the things that were said in class. James will have to help me with this one.

When the bell rang I darted out of there. Jake and Jessica right behind me. We met James in the Potions classroom. I told him I will need help. "Aww," he said. "Is wittle Nowee scarwed."

I was about to come back with something but the teacher walked in. I had a feeling this class will brighten my day up after the horrible DADA class. The teacher was small and plump and had a waddle in his walk. He reminded me of a penguin, and I like penguins.

"Hello, my name is professor Slughorn, I want to go ahead and give you a potion to brew. I like to see who my top students are."

The potion he gave us was called hot and cold. It doesn't do much, but its really cool. The steam coming off of it is warm, but the liquid is cold to the touch. While making it Jessica made an explosion happen. James potion was the complete opposite of what it should have been. But mine and Jakes was nearly perfect. I really liked this class. Professor Slughorn gave us high praises and the bell rang.

As James headed off to his next class, he gave us good luck as he said we would be going into the most boring class ever, History of Magic. When we walked in to the classroom I could tell it was going to be boring, and difficult to stay awake. The room was plain, with 2 windows on the side wall. I quickly ran and sat next to the window. All the room had was 6 long tables that fit 5 people, a chalk board, and a podium. The teacher, was a ghost, literally. He didn't give an introduction, he just said open your books to chapter 1. I could tell this class was going to be easy, but hard at the same time. I can easily learn and memorize the facts but staying awake to do it was going to be hard.

The class didn't end quick enough, but when it did, I couldn't thank the gods more. We went into the great hall for lunch which I was very thankful for. James was there already and I took my seat next to him. "So how was history of magic?" He asked.

"UGHH!" Me Jessica and Jake said at the same time.

"Haha. Yeah, I know."

We talked about nothing in particular, enjoying our delicious food that hopefully we get everyday. About fifteen minutes before the bell rang, James said, "Lets go head down to our class and say Hi to Hagrid before we have to have class."

"Ok. We will see you guys in the common room after class, save us seats." I said to Jess and Jake.

They waved us off, and we walked down to Hagrid's hut. As we were walking down there we were talking about useless stuff. All of a sudden James sticks his foot out and trips me. I almost fell flat on my face, but with my battle reflexes from camp, I put my hands in front of me and flipped over them.

"WHAT WAS THAT FOR!" I yelled at James.

He calmly said, "I was getting you back for throwing that grape at me yesterday. I was hoping you would fall on your face, but you didn't. How do you learn that hand flip thing?"

I was angry so I got right up in his face, even though he was a little taller then me and spoke in a low intimidating voice. "You will so pay for this James Potter. Its war now."

He was still calm and all he said was "Okay."

We started walking down there and I was getting aggravated. "How come you aren't intimidated by me?" I asked him.

"I don't know, when you try and act intimidating around me, I can tell its not really real. But if I was in the position of that Kane guy, I would have been. Now that was scary."

He was right. I have never really gotten mad at James. It was all just play fighting. I don't think I could hate James.

We got down there and Hagrid was out there setting out really big boxes. The lids were on so I couldn't see what was in them.

"James, meh boy. How ya been? How you liken Hogwarts? And Noelle isn't it? No wait, Nat. How ya been? You two are early. Class doesn't start for another ten minutes."

"We wanted to come by and talk before class. And I am loving it here. Most classes are fun. And I bet yours will be one of my favorite." Said James.

Hagrid had this look on his face like he could just pick James up and give him a huge bear hug. But if he did that, I think he would crush him.

"So Hagrid, I was thinking sometime soon, me and Noelle here can stop by for a visit."

"Well of course ya can! Just drop by anytime, as long as its before curfew. I'm not having you get in trouble like your daddy."

"Sounds great."

"So Nat, how ya liken Hogwarts."

"I love it. I was a little nervous. I wouldn't think I would be able to catch on to anything. But its a lot easier then I thought. And I already have a lot of great friends."

"That's good. That's good."

About a minute later the bell rang and people started heading down to class. When class started he told us to find a partner and that will be who we work with for the rest of the year. Of course me and James partnered up. I saw Daisy who had this class with us give me a death glare, but it didn't bother me. Hagrid started talking about the different types of creatures we will be studying.

"James, Meh boy! Come hold up these wonderful things so everyone can see them."

He walked up to the create and looked in there was a look of disgust on his face, but I could tell he didn't want to hurt Hagrid's feelings so he quickly hid it and picked up the thing. I would have had the same look. The bugs were hideous. They were big and kind of slimy. They had lots of tiny legs, two antennas, and a big hole in the middle, which I think is its mouth. And that was just one of the creatures. There were more that James had to pick up and they were all disgusting. When he came back next to me I held back a laugh. He looked at me and smiled, which totally melts my heart, then he wiped his hand all over my back. If it wasn't all slimy and gross that would have been totally cute. But it disgusted me. After class I will get him back.

Before the bell rang Hagrid pulled me over.

"I saw James wipe his hand all over your back. That little trouble maker. Don't worry the slime wont hurt yeh. But I will give yeh some in a little container so yeh can get him back. How does that sound?"

"That sounds perfect." He handed me a flat container which fit nicely in my pocket. When the bell rang we went off to the castle. He started talking about how gross those bugs were but how he is going to fake and like them so he doesn't hurt Hagrid's feelings. As he was talking, I was secretly opening the container.

"What did Hagrid pull you over and talk to you about before class ended?" James asked.

"Oh, he wanted me to give you something." I said coolly.

"What?"

"This!" And I smashed the container on the side of his face. He was stunned for a second. But then he came back.

"Oh, Noelle. you are going to pay for that." He wiped off some of the slime with his hand and flicked it at me getting it on my face. We started chasing each other and throwing more slime at each other. After about ten minutes we got tired and decided to go to the common room. Jess and Jake were probably wondering where we were anyways.

When we got up there we easily spotted Jess and Jake at a table doing their homework. When they saw up they looked at us in disgust.

"What happened to you two?" Asked Jake.

"Long story." We said in unison. We promised we would tell them when we changed and came back down. I had to wash this stuff off my face and change in clean clothes.

When I walked into the room, Daisy was there. "Ew," she said, "What's all over your face."

I told her it's a long story and she could thank James for that. I knew when ever I mentioned James she gets mad, that why I said that.

"Well personally I think it's a better look for you."

"Haha, so funny."

"I know."

I had to go into the bathroom just to get away from her. I cant stand her jealousy. When I looked in the mirror, the Aphrodite came out in me. I cant believe James saw me like this. I had this greenish brown goo on my cheeks and neck and all over my clothes. Thank the gods none of it got in my hair. I decided just to wash it off my face and neck and throw my hair up in a pony tail and then take a complete shower tonight. When I finished, I felt and looked much better. I changed out of my dirty school robes, and threw on a pair of white sweat pants and a purple t-shirt.

I went back down stairs and James had just came down his stairs too. We went and sat down with Jess and Jake and told them the story. They laughed for ever and thought we were totally crazy. And I admit, I think we are crazy, but crazy is good.

The rest of the night was uneventful. We went to dinner, finished homework and talked. It was getting late and me and jess went upstairs to get ready for bed. I took my shower and got in bed. Everyone was already sleeping so it was nice and quiet when I went to sleep, dreaming about my wonderful day and friends, especially James.

Chapter 4.5 James POV

Noelle. Noelle. Noelle Ann Thomas. Nat. Noelle. That is all that goes threw my head now. I cant stop thinking about her. She is awesome. So smart, and funny, and nice, and fun to hang around. And you cant forget pretty. She is all around amazing and I want to be her best friend if not more. Right now I am going to take it slow let her make a move if she wants to. I hope she wants too.

I was laying in my bed when Jake came out of the bathroom. He laid down in bed. I thought he was really tired and went straight to sleep, but after a while he asked "So are you and Noelle like a thing now?"

"What do you mean?"

"Are the two of you like boyfriend and girlfriend now?"

"No, no. Just friends."

"Oh. You think you two will be more?"

"I'm not sure dude." I was tired of this conversation about me so I switched it over to him. "What about you and Jessica?"

"Not sure. I like her, but I'm not sure. Its to soon to know anything."

"I know what you mean." And with that, we went to sleep. I didn't dream much, I just saw flashes of Noelle laughing and smiling all night, so it was some of the best sleep I have gotten in a while.