Disclaimer: I do not own HP, JK does.

A/n: Thank you to those who reviewed the last chapter. I know that it wasn't what anyone was expecting (which is why it was so bloody brilliant! LOL, I love British lingo) and that is the reason I made it happen. Anyway I know you aren't interested in me and why I did what did. So, here is your new chapter I hope you enjoy it.

Chapter 7

Ginny smiled as she walked the familiar halls of Hogwarts. The students were due in any minute and Ginny hadn't had the chance to change into her robes for the night. Walking down the fifth floor corridor, Ginny ran her hand along the stone wall. She always felt strange at the beginning of the term. She found it so hard to believe that she was no longer the student, but the teacher. Placing her hand on her stomach Ginny whispered, "Don't worry little one, I'm going to work it all out." Opening the door to her office she was glad to see that the house elves hadn't change the position of everything again. Walking to the book shelf she tugged on a copy of The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection. With this motion the book self swung open to reveal a descending stair case. Making her way down the stairs Ginny walked across the sitting room to the door on the far left. Pushing it open she breathed in the smell. It smells like no one has lived here, she thought as she opened the wardrobe. Pulling out a set of purple velvet robes, Ginny began to dress. Taking a quick glance in the mirror she noticed that there was a letter lying on her bed. Reading the front she sighed. "I'm not interested in anything you have to say, Mr. Potter." Tossing the letter in the fire she patted her stomach.

When she arrived back at the Great Hall she realized she was late. The first years are already lining up! Taking the back entrance Ginny smiled at all the teachers and took her seat. She quickly noticed that Professor Trelawney and Hagrid were missing. Shrugging it off Ginny smiled as the first years entered the Great Hall; she always loved the sorting ceremony. The first years always looked timid, when it came to putting on the sorting hat. Ginny giggled as she recalled the first time she had worn the hat, she had been so nervous.

"Good evening students," Professor McGonagall began. "I'm pleased to welcome you all to Hogwarts. I must make a few announcements. Mr. Flitch as asked me to remind everyone that the Forbidden Forest is off limits and that many if not all of the products from Weasley Wizard Whizzes are forbidden. This includes the last product, The Truth Quill. Any student who is caught using the quill will be expelled, with no questions asked." All the students groaned. "I hope that everyone has a wonderful year here at Hogwarts." With that said the feast began, Ginny still couldn't help but wonder what was keeping Hagrid.

As the feast ended and the students headed off to they're dorms, Professor McGonagall reminded all the teachers that there was going to be a meeting held in the spare classroom on the sixth floor at nine o'clock. Ginny glanced at her watch, eight thirty that gives me thirty minutes to go to my room, but what's the point. Ginny slowly rose to her feet and walked toward the giant oak doors. Crossing the lawn to Hagrid's hut, Ginny's heart sunk, No ones home. Turning back toward the castle, Ginny decided to go to the classroom a little early. Her mind was a buzz the whole way there. She couldn't stop thinking about where Hagrid could be. Pushing the door open her heart stopped. "What are you doing here," she cried.

Gabriella turned and smiled. "I'm sorry, but vho vere you speaking too?"

Ginny narrowed her eyes, "I was speaking to you." Much to Ginny's horror she noticed that the woman was dressed in the same velvet robes.

"I'm the new Divination teacher," she said.

No, no, no, no, she can't work here, Ginny thought. Ginny went to speak, but was saved the trouble by Professor McGonagall entering the room.

"Ah, Ms. Hargitay I see you have meet Ms. Weasley," McGonagall noticed the tension between the two women. "Come on sit, we'll be starting in a moment."

Ginny's heart was heavy as she sat across from 'Harry's lover'. Ginny watched as all the teachers filed into the room, again she was disappointed that Hagrid was not there. Taking a deep breath Ginny looked Gabriella over. She was dressed in long purple velvet robes, much to Ginny's dismay, her long blonde hair was pulled half up with a shiny silver clip, and Ginny took note of how little makeup she wore. She is so pretty, Merlin I hate her! Ginny was torn out of her thoughts a Professor McGonagall stood to speak.

"Now that everyone is here, I'll begin. This year we have a new Divination teacher, Ms. Gabriella Hargitay." Gabriella flashed an elegant smile at the surrounding teachers. "Ms. Hargitay has joined our staff and I hope that everyone will make her feel welcome."

Professor Sprout smiled. "If you don't mind my asking Ms. Hargitay, how is it that you came to hear of Hogwarts?"

"I do not mind at all," Gabriella said with a smile. "Harry Potter, a friend of mine, helped me get the job."

Why does that not surprise me! Ginny thought as she watched Gabriella exchange pleasantries with Professor Snape. Oh great even Snape likes her! This day just keeps getting better and better.

"I hate to break up this meet and greet, but I must continue," McGonagall said. "Sadly I must tell you all that Professor Hagrid has retired. But I do have good news; he is getting married next month to Madam Maxine of Beauxbatons. He is being replaced by Mr. Charlie Weasley, who is unable to be here tonight."

"Did you say Charlie Veasley?" Gabriella asked excitedly.

"Yes, he will be here tomorrow for classes. Sadly he was detained in London…." Professor McGonagall replied.

How does she know Charlie? Ginny's mind continued to race. Oh, Charlie can't work here, he'll find out about the baby. Oh Merlin help me!

"Now, to the reason for this meeting. Due to the new Truth Quill we are instituting a mandatory study hall for all students," at this all the teachers groaned. "I know, but we must do this. All, home work assignments are to be done in the study hall. Therefore, you all will have to take turns watching the study hall group. Do I have any volunteers for this week's class?" She asked looking around the room. "No one, very well… I'll pick,"

"That vill not be necessary Professor. I vill do it." Gabriella said with a smile.

"Very well, thank you Gabriella. We will decide who takes the next shift later. I do hope that I don't have to assign this class to anyone. A volunteer sheet will be placed in my office." With that said McGonagall ended the meeting.

Ginny ran as quickly a possible to her office. Taking out a piece of parchment she began to write a letter of the days events to Hermione.

"Good morning," Hermione said wistfully to Ron.

"What are you so bloody happy about?" he asked grumpily.

Hermione smiled and kissed his cheek. "Have I ever told you how much I love you?" she asked.

Ron rolled his eyes, "Yeah, once or twice. So what are you on about?"

Hermione smiled, "I'm going to be a mother!" Ron choked on his coffee. "That's right Ronald, you and I are going to be parents! Isn't it wonderful?"

Slowly a smile began to form on Ron's face. "I'm going to be a father!" Hermione nodded. "Bloody hell, I can't wait to tell Har…mum. I can't wait to tell mum!"

Hermione went about making some more coffee when an owl tapped at the window. "It's a bit early for post… isn't it?" walking to the window Hermione untied the letter. "It's from Ginny."

Hermione,

The most dreadful thing happened; Harry's girlfriend is now working at Hogwarts. And the good news just keeps on coming; Charlie is taking Hagrid's place as the Care of Magical Creatures teacher. What if he finds out about the baby…what if this girl tells Harry about the baby! I'm not ready for anyone else to know yet. Oh Hermione, what should I do? Please write me back as soon as possible.

Ginny

Hermione looked up from the letter at Ron. "That woman Harry was living with is

working at Hogwarts and so is Charlie."

Ron looked up from his breakfast, "So, who cares where she works."

"Ron, this is serious, what if she finds out that Ginny is pregnant?" Hermione said throwing her hands in the air. "And what if she tells Harry? Oh Merlin, what if Charlie tells Mum?"

This seemed to catch Ron's attention. "Well….It's best not to dwell on this now or we'll be late for work." Hermione gave Ron a pleading look. "Alright, I'll write Ginny later." Hermione nodded.

Harry looked down at the plaque lying on his desk. I'm an Auror, he thought. Glancing at the pictures on his wall, Harry's heart sunk. Who am I going to celebrate this with? Harry's heart nearly jumped out of his chest when he heard a knock at the door. "Come in," he replied.

"Hey," a dark haired gentleman said with a smile. "I'm Blaise Zambini. I'm your new partner."

Harry gave Blaise a strange look. "Don't I know you?"

Blaise nodded, "Yeah, we went to Hogwarts together. I was a chaser on the Slytherin Quidditch team."

"Oh," Harry replied. "I really don't see the need to have a partner, I prefer to work alone."

Blaise shook his head, "I'd think you of all people would learn to let the past go. Look Harry, just because I was in Slytherin doesn't mean that I was or am a bad guy. I'll have you know that I was a member of the Order of The Phoenix, just like you. So, don't go holding some little school rivalry against me."

Harry hung his head, "I'm sorry. It's just I haven't thought about those days in so long and when I do, I guess I just kind of fall right back into…oh, never mind. I'm glad to have you," he said shaking Blaise's hand.

"What do you say you and I go and celebrate as partners, after all we're both going to have to get used to it sooner or later," Blaise said with a smile.

"Alright, but I'm buying the first round," Harry replied pulling on his cloak.

As Harry and Blaise entered the Leaky Cauldron they took a seat at the bar. "Two Fire Whiskey's Tom," Harry said passing some money to the bar keep.

"Bottoms up," Blaise said throwing back his whiskey.

The entire night went on with Harry and Blaise getting as drunk as possible. Much to the other customers dismay around round ten, they began to sing, a little (ok a lot) off key. Tom was so disgusted by the time they reached round fifteen that he refused to serve them anymore drinks.

"I…didn't….want…anymore…anyway," Harry slurred. Tom laughed as he watched Harry and Blaise try to guide one another out the door.

A couple hours later Harry arrived back at his flat, a trip that should have only taken five to ten minutes tops. As Harry pushed the door open he was greeted by a very angry babysitter.

"Where have you been?" she cried. "I was supposed to get off at five o'clock and it is now twelve!"

"Shelley…thank…you….very….much," Harry said before passing out on the floor.

Rolling her eyes, Shelley helped Harry off the floor and onto the couch. "Might as well be comfortable," she said as she laid a blanket over Harry. "You are so lucky that Mariska sleeps all through the night. Enjoy your hangover Harry," she said as she left.