Location:Leaky Cauldron, Date: July 22, 1994

Sipping at her butterbeer, Mia let her eyes wander over the current crowd of people as the twins continued to bother Ron much to Ginny's amusement.

Absentmindedly brushing her finger over the rim of her glass she face quickly snapped into focus as she heard Fred's voice call, "Hey Mia, anyone at home up there?"

Glaring at him, the other Weasley's laughed as Fred leaned away from her much to her amusement. Feeling her lips tick up into a small smile at the siblings laughter,

she rolled her eyes before replying sarcastically, "Sorry Fred but as much as I'd love to give you my attention, there are far more amusing things here than you."

Hearing George snort through his drink, before coughing at his inhaled drink, her smile turned into a smirk as she saw Fred's face color. Turning her gaze to the

red headed girl next to her, Mia watched amused as the younger girl struggled to contain her laughter, while Ron laughed at his brothers expense. Seeing the red

faced twin about to retort, she watched surprised as a letter was brought to her by their waiter. Quickly thanking the server before grabbing the letter, her eyes read

over the envelope as she mumbled aloud, "Now I wonder what this is all about…" Looking over her shoulder to look at the envelope Ginny excitedly added, "That

looks like it's from Hogwarts, it's got the seal and everything! Maybe it's about your job Mia!" Nodding in agreement to the younger girls words she hastily ripped the

envelope open and pulled out the handwritten letter.

,

I hope you are doing well and have found no problems in your stay with the Weasley's. With the upcoming World Cup and the quickly approaching term, I do believe that it would be best to meet with you today or as soon as possible to finish discussing your role at Hogwarts. If you are available to meet today, please visit the main gates and I will see to it that you are let in.

Sincerely, Albus Dumbledore

Blinking in surprise at the letter she ran a hand through her hair before sighing, "I suppose I'll have to head out then…" Handing her letter to the younger

Weasley's, Mia moved to go speak with who was catching up with an acquaintance by the door. " , I'm terribly sorry to interrupt but I've received a

request from Dumbledore to go meet with him now, to finish discussing my upcoming teaching position." Watching the older woman's face shift from concern to

excitement she let out a quiet "oof" as she was hugged by before she spoke, "Oh that's brilliant news dear! I'm glad that you're finally going to get some real

information about your job. Is there anything you need before you go?" Shaking her head she honestly replied laughing slightly at the woman's enthusiasm, "No, no

I'm completely fine I just wanted to let you know where I was heading before I headed off." Nodding back at Mia and gently patting her cheek, she smiled at her

before shooing her off, "Well go on then dear, I wouldn't want you to be late I'll see you back at the house I suppose?"

Heading back to the table as she called back she quickly changed her words as she caught a look from ,"Of course , ...I mean Molly." Walking back

to the table Mia charmed her leftover bags to shrink into her pocket before gently grabbing her letter off of the table and looking at the curious faces of the Weasleys.

"Well I'm going to head off now to try and meet Dumbledore, so I'll see you all back at the Burrow." Looking confused, Ginny asked curiously, "Why would you leave

now though? You could at least stay a bit longer and then just apparate there."

Debating on whether or not she should mess with them, Mia quickly made her decision as she looked at the youngest red head. Grinning at Ginny she replied,

"Oh well I wasn't planning on apperating, or using Floo I'm a bit rubbish at those kinds of transportation. I'd figure I'd just fly and give myself the extra time to get

there, it's a lot less messy for me." "Fly, like using a broom?", commented Ron sceptically as he looked at her. Shaking her head Mia laughed a bit, before clasping her

hands together in front of her. "No, that's not the kind of flying I was thinking, I was thinking I'd just fly there myself seeing as I can and all." Watching as there faces

morphed into those of confusion she laughed quietly before finally adding quietly, "I'm an animagus, I can turn into an owl. Therefore I can fly myself there with no

broom needed." Her grin growing as she watched their confusion turn into shock, she turned her head to George who asked excitedly. "You can really do that? But

doesn't that take loads of time and practice?" "Sadly it does but it was worth it in the end. It's quite fun actually." Watching the twins gain identical grins she raised

an eyebrow at them before they turned to look at her again while simultaneously adding, "Wicked!"

Shaking her head at them she easily replied, "That's actually slightly terrifying." Rolling her eyes as she saw their grins take on a Cheshire like quality, she

leaned down to speak to them her voice lowering. "You'd best not tell anyone alright? Not that many people know that I can, and I'd like to keep it that way."

Watching as they mimed zipping their mouths shut, she shook her head before standing back up. "Alright you lot, now don't get into any trouble until I get back."

Watching the mixed reactions to her warning she headed towards the door before Ginny bolted out of her seat and ran to her side before asking, "Mia, is it ok If I

watch you transform? I mean I've seem Professor McGonagall do it, but she doesn't do it very often." Hesitating for a moment before giving in she sighed before

replying, "Alright, alright fine." Watching the twins and Ron get up to meet them, Mia let her shoulders slump slightly as the twins chorused, "We want to see too

then."

Glancing at the clock on the wall behind her she groaned before nodding and walking out the door, the redheads following her out into the street. Ducking into a

small alley off of Diagon Alley she gently shooed them back before she said one last thing to them. "Remember, your not to tell anyone about this understood?"

Watching them all nod their agreements she smiled at them before taking a breath and transforming before their eyes. Feeling her bones shrink and grow longer as

feathers appeared on her body, she quickly tested her wings stretching them out to their full wingspan before she let her eyes look up to the tall red heads before her.

Flying up to rest on top of a pile of crates that were eye level with the siblings she blinked at them from her owl form as the stared in awe at her. Hooting softly at

them, the Weasley's could almost swear the hoots sounded like laughter before the brown colored owl spread its wings and quickly flew into the air before flying out

of their sight. Watching as the owl disappeared from sight George slightly leaned over to his twin a grin on his face as he commented quietly,his voice casual, "Ah

Fred, I'd say you've picked quite the bird." Snickering at his brother's unamused face, he continued to chuckle before he was roughly shoved by his twin.


Feeling the air pass through her feathers as she silently glided through the air, Mia looked around with her now sharper eyesight as she flew over the passing

green landscape. Seeing everything from her viewpoint, Mia couldn't help but think of the old saying of having a "bird's eye view". Groaning to herself as she realized

her own ironic pun she thought to herself, Teddy's been rubbing off on me too much. I've started thinking of bird puns…. Allowing her thoughts to drift back to her

blue haired friend, Mia almost missed the fact that she had arrived in Hogsmeade. Shaking herself out of her reminiscent thoughts, Mia slowly began her descent to

the ground. Gracefully swooping down to the ground in front of the gates the landed lightly on her feet.

Slightly out of breath, Mia tried her best to fix her hair before stepping out of the alley and walking down the street towards the castle in the distance. Looking

around in curiosity to see the current set up of Hogsmeade, she smiled to herself as she noticed the old bookstore she used to visit in her time at Hogwarts and the

Three Broomsticks up ahead of her. Continuing her trek through the streets she made her way through the currently quiet town. Catching sight of Honeydukes, she

made a mental note to stop by before the term started to get herself and her students some treats. Her eyes drifting over to Zonkos, she paused to look at it

curiously. In her time there weren't many Zonko's left, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes had almost completely taken over the joke shop market. In fact during her time at

Hogwarts the Zonkos had been transformed into a smaller branch of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. It was extremely successful with the student's and even some of the

resident's of Hogsmeade. Teddy had dragged her in the store numerous times to get pranking supplies (with a family and fellow prankster discount) much to her

dismay.

Finally turning away from Zonko's storefront, she made her way to the gates. Pausing just in front of it, Mia quickly sent a message through her owl patronus up

to the castle to announce her arrival, before she patiently waited at the gates. Seeing a figure slowly approach, she watched as the large figure came to a stop in

front of her head back slightly to see the taller man's face, Mia smiled as she easily recognized the man, as his loud voice spoke, "Ah so you must be the new

Professor then?" Nodding she stepped back slightly as he opened the gates before stepping through as speaking confidently, "Amelia West, it's a pleasure to meet

you." Seeming a bit surprised at her polite tone, he paused for a moment before replying, "It's nice to meet ya Amelia. I'm Hagrid, the care of Magical Creatures

Professor."

Smiling back at him, she followed him up the hill towards, the castle as she observed the school grounds. Seeing the Black Lake sparkling under the sun, Mia

almost swore she saw the giant squid's tentacles brush through the lakes surface. Listening as Hagrid began to point out things on the grounds as they neared the

entrance, Mia nodded occasionally in reply while trying to keep a fond smile off her face at seeing her old school. Walking into the main hall after Hagrid, she allowed

a smile to come onto her face as the familiar feeling of Hogwart's rushed over her. Taking her time as she walked down the hall, her trainers slightly tapping on the

floor, she watched as the magical pictures on the walls conversed with one another as they passed. Slowly but surely, Mia began to realize the portraits were speaking

about her as they all began to try at glimpse at her face.

Coming to a stop outside of what she knew to be Headmistress McGonagall's office, her head turned to Hagrid as he spoke. "Well this is where I leave ya, Professor

Dumbledore should be waiting up there for you." "Thank you Hagrid, I look forward to seeing you in the new term if I get the job." Scoffing he replied, "If

Dumbledore picked ya' then you're more than qualified for the job Amelia." Grinning at his compliment she laughed lightly before replying jokingly, "Thank you for the

compliment, but I'm almost positive there must be better teachers than me." Seeing the stone phoenix jump aside to reveal the stairs,Mia waved goodbye to Hagrid

before making her way up the stone steps.

Pausing just outside the door and quickly realizing her outfit, she silently cursed as she looked at her old pair of jeans and t-shirt before she hastily transfigured

her outfit into a set of royal blue robes. Patting down her new outfit she gently knocked on the door before walking in as a voice called out, "Ah Ms. West, it's very

good to see you again, I hope you have been well." Smiling at the older wizard as he sat behind his large desk she moved to take a seat in front of his desk as she

replied,"I've been fine, thank you Professor." Allowing her hands to rest in her lap Mia, tried to remember her proper posture as she sat in front of the man. Directing

her gaze to a piece of paper on the desk before her she listened as Dumbledore spoke, "Now I have here the paperwork that would permit you to be a Professor here

at Hogwarts. But before you sign anything I must ask, your situation is not at all an easy one and if you were to teach here you would have many challenges to face.

You would have to keep your past all the more guarded, and refrain from sharing any knowledge you have with anyone. Can you do that ?"

Tearing her eyes away from the contract on the table, Mia stared back at the stoic man before her, as she contemplated the risks and dangers that she knew

would come. Taking a breath she replied her voice strong, "I believe that won't be an issue sir, I am more than capable than keeping my knowledge in check, and

besides I do believe this is one of the safest places to be given my condition." Watching as he seemed to study her expression, and debate if her words were true he

finally nodded before smiling at her. "Well then , it would be an honor to have you teach at Hogwarts." Keeping her calm she nodded before taking a quill and signing

her name on the final line. Watching as the contract glowed for a moment before fading back to its normal black ink she turned her gaze back to Dumbledore as he

spoke, "Now then, for your classroom I have converted two of our old classrooms into your new dance classroom. You are able to decorate it how you please, given

that it isn't too eccentric. Smiling as she recognized his small joke Mia easily responded, "Oh of course not Headmaster, nothing to rash."

Seeing him briefly smile at her joke she listened as he continued, "Your living quarters will be in the same hall behind your office. I believe your class is the only

class in that hall and it has a very nice view of the school's grounds." Pausing to look at the young woman he quietly chuckled at her excited expression. "I suppose

you would like to go see your classroom and living quarter so I shall let you go." With a bright smile on her face Mia added as she stood,"Thank you sir, I look forward

to teaching." Making her way out of his office, Mia waited until she was at the bottom of the stairs before she let out an excited yell before laughing and heading

towards her new classroom. Almost skipping through the halls, Mia made her way through the halls mush to the pictures amusement.

Coming to a stop outside of her classroom's door, she paused for a moment, holding her breath before she opened the door and stepped inside. Letting out a

slightly disappointed sigh as she took in the slightly dreary room, Mia looked over the lightly dusty and neglected room. Walking around the empty room, Mia slowly

made her way to the back of the room where a wooden staircase led up to what she assumed was her office. Opening the door to see a clean but plain office she

quietly spoke to herself. "This is going to need a bit of a makeover…." Walking back out of the office to stand on the small balcony in front of her office, Mia muttered

a few cleaning spells and watched as the dust and dirt seemed to disappear from the room leaving it clean but still plain. Directing her wand towards the heavy dark

curtains that hung over the large windows, she transformed them into light blue curtain which were quickly pulled back and tied back to let in the light.

Using the same transformation spell as she had earlier that morning she grinned to herself as she watched the stone floor transform into a vinyl floor and mirrors

and and ballet bars appeared on the walls. Looking to the dark ceiling she paused for a moment before pointing her wand again to charm the ceiling to become

brighter. Making her way down the steps once again to the classroom, she began to set up her stereo in a small corner before charming the room to enhance the

sound. After several hours of finishing and adding her designs, which used high amounts of silver and blue, to her office and adding her small pieces of art that she

had sent to her quarters previously, Mia let out a sigh as she slumped in her office chair weary but satisfied with her redecoration.

Pulling her hair out of its now messy bun, she gently ran a hand through her hair as she leaned back and set her feet on the edge of her desk. Allowing her

thoughts to wander, Mia could almost hear Teddy's teasing voice, if he could have seen her. Amelia! Look at you no respect for school property and the term hasn't

even started! You'll set a bad example for your student bird-brain. You don't want them thinking you're a troublemaker now would you? Letting out a snort as she

brushed her thoughts away, Mia slowly pulled her feet off of her desk while sighing and moved to rest her arms on the desk instead with her head resting against her

hand. Thinking of her blue haired, joking friend she spoke quietly, "If only you could see me now Teddy…."

Authors Note

So Mia's signed up to be a Professor and it seems the term is quickly approaching for Mia along with the World Cup. For the next chapter I'm hoping to really start getting into things by writing about the arrival of Harry and Hermione along with the older Weasley's, and their trip to the Cup. Also, again I'd like to thank all of the people who taken the time to read the story so far, and an extra shout out to those of you who have Favorited and Followed so far. I hope you all have a wonderful week and I'll see you all again next Tuesday!

-The Detective