Author's Note: Up until parts of this chapter, everything has been in Oliver's point of view. This chapter is when I start going into other character's points of view. It is noted by the character's name being betwixt two hyphens. ("-Oliver-" or "-Imogen-") If you have any questions, please ask.

"Mr. Longbottom! Mr. Finnegan! Ten points each from Gryffindor! Please go clean yourselves off."

Low chuckles could be heard throughout the room, aimed at the young men currently drenched in potion. I rolled my eyes. Those laughing were the first ones to hide under their work tables when whatever Neville and Seamus had been trying to brew started going south.

Giggling announced that Neville and Seamus had returned. This was the second assignment the dynamic duo had botched in three days! I was glad I had chosen a seat near the back of the classroom. Two days into term, I had picked a seat closer to the front, eager to learn all I could. An hour later, my potion was pearlescent grey, exactly as it should've been. That's when I heard something akin to a cat hissing from the next table over. Their acid yellow concoction was bubbling and popping, spilling over the cauldron and onto the floor. I didn't move fast enough. A large blob shot out of the cauldron. I raised my arms, trying to protect my face. It hit my wrist and seared my skin, but not before spraying on Malfoy as well. I had learned my lesson: have an escape plan.

I had been at Hogwarts for two weeks already. It was almost exactly like normal high school had been for me. Except for the magic thing. That was most certainly different. Imogen and I had become friends faster than Anne Shirley and Dianna Berry. We even had a few classes together.

"Mr. Finnegan, please resume your work with Mr. Smith. Mr. Longbottom can work with Miss Williams."

I glanced at Neville, shocked at his pale face. "I- But, Sir! She's-" he stammered.

The professor waved his hand towards me. "Now, Mr. Longbottom."

Neville reluctantly gathered his belongings and trudged towards my table. We passed time in silence, slowly working.

Draco sniggered just loud enough for me to hear. "How long do you think it will be until Longbottom blows both of them up?"

"Sod off, Malfoy."

"Watch your mouth, Longbottom. I wouldn't want to end up like your-"

"Say Draco. You wouldn't happen to have any more licorice whips, would you? Those last ones were delicious, don't you think?" I smiled and moved my hand closer to my wand.

Malfoy shut his mouth, cheeks slightly flushed as he glared at me.

"I didn't think so."

Malfoy went back to his work, not looking up at me again. I turned away, back to pulverizing my snake fangs. "Thank you."

It was almost a whisper, as if he was afraid that I'd hear. My eyes travelled up to Neville's. "For what?"

"Imogen told me what you did on the train."

"It was nothing."

I could feel the blood colouring my cheeks at his reply.

"Not to us."

-Imogen-

I heard Neville drop his books and plop into the seat beside me.

"I see you survived."

Not looking up from my doodling, I could feel his eyes roll.

"One of these days, Seamus is going to kill someone with his little experiments."

I couldn't help but giggle. "Did anyone get hurt this time?"

I finally glanced up, only to find Neville's head on the table top.

"No, thank goodness. After that one girl got hurt last time, Madame Pomfrey made me promise to be more careful."

"Speaking of which, did you ever apologize to Oliver? She's not a bad person."

Neville sat up. "She's in Slytherin. She's automatically bad."

It was my turn to roll my eyes. Before I could say anything further, History of Magic had begun.

My attention was solely focused on the rose coming to life on my parchment when my pocket began to get warm. Reaching in, I pulled out a shiny gold galleon.

"Room of Requirement. Tonight, 11."

Peeking over at Neville, I knew that he had received the message as well. Our eyes met, heads nodding just slightly. I nonchalantly returned to my drawing, silently wondering what tonight would hold.

Author's Note: I am very sorry that it took me so long to update! I've been occupied with life and possibly writing another fanfic. I also apologize for such a short chapter. This is kind of just filler. Please forgive me. 10 points to your House and a shout out in the next chapter if you review! My review monster is hungry.

Faithfully,

Toni3