The two Head Students walked down to the Great Hall together, smiling and gently touching each other. At one point, Draco pushed her up against the wall and kissed her, taking her breath away. When they'd reached the Great Hall, some of the students were heading out towards class. The two walked in together, drawing curious looks from most of the students and some of the faculty. Georgiana walked towards the Gryffindor table and sat down next to Ginny and Neville. Ginny took in the flushed face of her best friend and then turned towards the Slytherin table and watched as Malfoy sat down and was instantly accosted by his fellow eighth years.

Ginny raised an eyebrow at her friend and smirked. "Alright Georgie, spill. Why are you glowing?"

Georgiana coughed uncomfortably at her friend. "I'm not sure what you mean, Ginny. Did you sleep well?"

Giggling at her friend and then wagging her finger playfully. "Don't try to change the subject." Ginny leaned forward and whispered so only her friend could hear. "You came walking in with Malfoy, and you both look like you've recently been snogging. What's going on?"

Georgiana sighed. Her friend really was uncannily observant. "Not now Ginny, please. I will talk to you after classes are done, alright?"

Ginny tilted her head, observing the blush forming under her friend's cheeks. "Just tell me you are okay. Harry and James will kill me if something happens to you."

Georgiana laughed at her friend. "I can take care of myself you know, but I appreciate the sentiment, and yes I am fine." At this she looked up at the Slytherin table feeling eyes on her. Malfoy was watching her and when their eyes caught and held, he smirked and winked. Her blush deepened and Ginny ever observant, turned around and glared at the blonde.

Handing her friend the morning copy of the Daily Prophet, Ginny smirked. "Tonight Georgie. Something fishy is going on, and I intend to get to the bottom of it." With one last glare towards the Slytherin table, Ginny grabbed her time table and flounced from the room.

Georgiana glanced at the paper and sighed as she saw the title of the article as well as several pictures of herself and her family as well as James' confrontation with Draco. Grimacing, she read the article.

Royal Princess returns to Hogwarts to Finish Education

Hello Dear Readers. September First came with a flourish and as you can see from the lovely photographs, our very own resident Royal has returned to the Wizarding World from her summertime sabbatical. During the summer, Miss Kensington joined her family on several charitable outings, promoting causes that are close to her Mother's heart. The Royal Family Of England patronage over 2000 state and local charities, while her Majesty the Queen gives her service to most of these, it is said that the Crown Prince and his wife do support quite a bit on their own. Their children, Princess Georgiana and Prince James, fully support their family's endeavors and upon graduation from Hogwarts, it is rumored that Princess Georgiana will be expected to take on the mantle of many of these family obligations.

But that's not even the biggest news...as the pictures show...Prince James, in full view of his family, confronted the Malfoy heir and his Slytherin compatriots. While we don't know what was said, the two young men seemed to come to some sort of detente.

What the pictures don't show, dear readers, is even more exciting to be sure. It is rumored that big changes may be coming soon for the Royal Family. The line of succession has often passed to direct male heirs, except in instances when a male heir has abdicated, or only a female heir was next in succession. Such was the case with Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II who took over the duties of the Crown when her Father, King George V, died in 1952. With no male heir to ascend to the throne, Elizabeth was crowned Queen upon the death of her Father. But the buzz is that the British Parliment and the House of Lords have put forward a tentative proposal to change the line of succession permanently. If approved, Princess Georgiana will succeed upon the death of her Father, and be crowned Queen. We don't know if the rumors are true, or if our very own Princess and War Heroine will decide to leave the Magical world indefinitely to take her rightful place in succession. Only time will tell, readers...stay tuned!

Georgiana glared at the paper, and then proceeded to set it wandlessly on fire...causing most of Gryffindors to gasp in shock. How in the name of Merlin did that bug find out about that? Bloody fucking hell! Georgiana scowled angrily as her friends, and a set of grey eyes, watched on with concern. Before she could stand up, her grandmother's white Eagle Owl landed in front of her and dropped off a letter, with the family crest sealed on the back. Giving the owl a piece of bacon, it hooted happily and took off.

Looking down at the letter, she sighed and decided to get it over with. Opening it, Georgiana smiled softly as she read the words from her Grandmum.

Dearest,

I am sorry I wasn't able to see you off at the train station, but please know that my good wishes and thoughts go with you. I know by now you must have realized that I placed a moratorium on the press having any influence while you enjoy your last year of school. Please enjoy this time to be you, and remember I'm only a floo call away should you require it.

I'd imagine you've read the Prophet this morning. The Minister of Magic was here bright and early with an advanced copy. I don't know how that horrible woman managed to find out about the possibility of the law changing, but please put it out of your head Georgiana. Enjoy this year at school, be the student you were supposed to be. If you should decide that succeeding your Father is not what you want, ultimately it is your choice. I know you've had so few of those, and I want you to know that whatever you decide, I will be happy because you are happy.

I am ever so proud of you, my dearest girl. My hope for you has always been to find your bliss in life. I know you think I don't understand magic and all it's implications, but I've always understood more than you can imagine. Magic isn't all that you are, it's just a part of the package that makes you extraordinary. Be safe and write often. Your mother and father miss you terribly. We all do.

Love,

Grandmother

Georgiana wiped a tear that had fallen from the corner of her eye, as she looked up and caught grey eyes staring at her intently. She gently shook her head and smiled, letting Draco know she was alright. He nodded in return, giving her a flirtatious wink which caused her to giggle.

Bill Weasley, who had watched the entire exchange, came over to give the Head Girl her schedule of classes. "Hey Georgiana," Bill said pleasantly, "I have your time table. Slughorn wanted me to tell you he is offering Alchemy as an elective this term to any eighth years who might be interested." At this bit of news, Georgiana straightened up in excitement.

"Oh Bill, that sounds interesting. Will I be able to take it with all my other NEWT level classes?"

Bill glanced over her schedule. "Well it looks like it will conflict with Care of Magical Creatures. But I'm sure Hagrid would understand if you wanted to drop his class."

Georgiana gasped in horror. "Oh no! Hagrid! I didn't tell him about...me." She gestured to herself. "Do you think he was terribly hurt that I didn't tell him personally?"

Bill smiled in reassurance. "No. Harry came and told him directly after the day of the trial. He told Hagrid that you couldn't say anything until then, and had to go back to London. He seemed to understand."

Georgiana gave a sigh of relief. "That's good news, I'll have to owl Harry later and thank him for remembering. I wasn't really of the right mindset that day."

Bill nodded. "How are you handling all the changes? You seem to be getting along better with certain people." He gestured his head towards the Slytherin table.

"Yes, we are all trying to put the past where it belongs, and forging new friendships."

Bill rose an eyebrow at Georgiana skeptically. "And you and Malfoy?" Georgiana sighed irritably. It wasn't anyone's business what was happening between her and Draco.

"Are you asking Bill or insinuating? Is this because of Ron? Because if it is, it is my understanding that he is happily dating around the Auror department as we speak."

Bill sighed and shook his head. "Ron can be a bit thick, but I know he cares for you. I got the impression you wanted to halt any relationship from happening."

Georgiana frowned at her friend and fellow Order member. "Bill, what happened between Ron and myself was between us. I honestly love Ronald, as a friend. I'm not sure what he told you about our time on the run, but you might want to talk to Harry before you judge me for following my heart. I will always care for Ron, but he can be a bit of a selfish prat. And I'm tired of being the person he takes his anger out on."

Bill looked a bit shocked by what Georgiana was telling him. He didn't realize that there might be more to the story than what he'd heard from Ron venting to their mother. "I'm sorry Georgiana, I know my brother can be a certified git. I just want you both to be happy." Bill looked over at the Slytherin table and saw Malfoy gazing at them both intensely. "Just be careful, alright?"

Georgiana smiled at the eldest Weasley. "Don't worry Bill, I'm more than capable of taking care of myself."

Bill nodded and handed her the time table. "Looks like you have Potions first thing this morning. I'll see you in Defense later on today." With one last nod he walked back towards the professors table.

Georgiana grabbed her book bag and walked gracefully out of the hall. She hadn't gotten very far when she felt someone walking alongside her. She looked up and noticed Draco walking with her and looking at her with concern. "You alright, love?" She blushed, not sure if she would ever get used to hearing Malfoy call her 'love.'

"Yes, I'm fine. Bill wanted to tell me about the Alchemy class that Slughorn is offering to all eighth years."

"Hhmmm," Draco muttered noncommittally, knowing there was more she wasn't saying. "Theo told me about that too. Are you thinking of adding it to your schedule?"

"Yes I am. I'd have to give up my NEWT Magical Creatures class, but I'm more interested in taking Alchemy. Hogwarts hasn't offered it in over 100 years!" Georgiana twittered excitedly.

Draco smiled fondly at his witch. "Trust you to get excited over more schoolwork." He smirked. Georgiana pouted prettily and Draco groaned in frustration. "Nice distraction witch, now what did Weasley really want?"

Georgiana shook her head in exasperation. What was it will all the observations today? "It was personal, and before you say something snarky," Draco glowered at her, "I will tell you. Just not right now. We have Potions and I would like to start the day on a positive note."

Draco raised an eyebrow at her choice of words but said instead, "And what reward do I get for exercising such patience, Princess?" He drawled seductively slowly maneuvering Georgiana into a hidden alcove just around the corner from the Potions classroom.

"Draco!" Georgiana admonished, "we don't have time for distractions, we need to get to class."

Draco gently pushed his lean body into hers and lowered his face brushing his lips against Georgiana's neck and up her throat to that sensitive spot behind her ear. "Oh love, I think we can spare a few minutes. After all, if I'm going to have to exercise control and not ravish you here in the alcove," he smirked as he felt his witch shiver in pleasure, "then I'm going to need something substantial to hold me over."

Draco gently bit her earlobe and nibbled on her neck, causing a moan to escape from Georgiana's mouth. Damn him! How was she ever going to be able to concentrate with him being so available. So attainable. Draco sucked gently on her pulse point and she unconsciously bucked her hips into his, feeling his erection pressing into her hip. "Draco," she moaned in want, "what are you doing to me?"

Draco groaned at the responsiveness of his witch. "What would you like me to do to you, love? Do you know how much you drive me crazy, how much I want you?" He leaned into her, grabbed her behind her neck and kissed her voraciously. Georgiana dropped her book bag and wrapped her arms around Draco's neck and kissed him back for all she was worth. Merlin and Morgana! How he made her blood boil. It was as if she had no control over her body or her desires.

Draco had her fully pressed up against the wall and was devouring her. Neither of them heard anyone approaching until a throat cleared and someone snickered. Draco gently released his witch and hid her with his body, trying to preserve her dignity. He looked over his shoulder to find Blaise and Theo grinning from ear to ear.

"Just thought you two might want to know that class starts in a few minutes, and it wouldn't look good for our two illustrious Head students to be late to class on the first day of school." Blaise taunted at his friend. He couldn't see Georgiana from where he was standing, Draco doing a good job shielding his witch.

"We will be there in a minute. Now if you both don't mind?" Draco growled at his friends, who laughed and walked away heading back to class. Draco peered down at his love, who had her eyes closed and was blushing madly. "I'm sorry about that." Gesturing towards his two mates.

Georgiana giggled. "So, you're sorry we got caught but not sorry about distracting me?"

Draco smirked wickedly. "I would never apologize for that. I will always be happy to distract you in whatever way you allow me to."

Georgiana smiled and made to pick up her book bag but Draco beat her to it. He moved out of the alcove and she followed after straightening her robes and making herself more presentable. She went to take her bag, but Draco shook his head causing her to raise an eyebrow questioningly. "Draco, what are we going to tell people?"

Draco looked at her and smiled softly. "Whatever you want to tell them. All my friends know, have for a while. But it's whatever you're comfortable with Georgiana. I know your friends are going to have a harder time understanding this. I'm not exactly popular with the Gryffindor set." He winked charmingly.

Georgiana laughed as they walked together towards Potions, generating more curious stares. Who was she kidding, by the end of the day the whole school would be chattering with gossip about her and Draco. She probably should break the news to her friends soon. They'd probably be furious, imagining all sorts of scenarios, but in the end she hoped they would give her the benefit of the doubt and support her choice.

When they walked into Potions, there was one open table for the two Head Students to sit at together. Georgiana caught Theo's eye and he smirked at her knowingly. She just rolled her eyes and placed her book on the table. Just then, Slughorn came into the room.

"Welcome back students to NEWT level potions. As some of you are aware I will be offering Alchemy this term, so those of you who are interested please sign the charmed paper at your work station and I will be notified by the end of class." Slughorn clapped his hands together. "Now today, we will be brewing blood replenishing potions for St. Mungo's. Please take note of your neighbor as they will be your partner for the remainder of the school year."

Georgiana looked over at Draco and he winked at her. "Please get your ingredients from the storage cupboard and start brewing." Slughorn came waddling over to where Draco and Georgiana were sitting. "Ah, Miss Kensington, it is good to see you again in class. I just wanted to remind you, that I'm starting the Slug Club again and our first dinner will be the last Saturday of the month. I hope you will be able to join us."

Georgiana smiled at her professor while Draco just kept his head down looking though his potions book. "I would be happy to attend Professor, thank you."

"No, no my dear. It is I who should be thanking you. Without you and Mr. Potter, who knows where we might be today."

Georgiana smiled cordially. "That is very kind of you to say but Harry is the true hero, I just was there to help make sure he got through safely." Slughorn primped and fussed over the Princess for a few minutes discussing that mornings Daily Prophet article about her family and how honored he was to have a member of the Royal Family as one of his top students. Once he was finished gushing he let her and Draco get to work. When he finally left the table Georgiana made her way to the storage cupboard with a sigh. She shook her head in exasperation and was so preoccupied with her thoughts she didn't notice when she was joined by Pansy Parkinson.

"So, Your Highness." Pansy said a bit mockingly, "I have to give it to you, I think you may have actually been mis-sorted."

Georgiana stared at the girl in confusion. "Pardon?"

"Well, you were able to keep your true identity a secret for quite some time. And you fooled everyone in this place, letting them think you were someone you're not. Impressive."

Georgiana shook her head at the Slytherin girl incredulously. "I'm sure that passes for a compliment somewhere Parkinson, but I can't help but feel that you've just inadvertently insulted me. Why is that?"

Smiling at the witch before her Pansy could admit that she'd never liked Granger, that was no secret but she gave credit where it was due. "Look, I can't call you Granger anymore obviously, so what would you like to be called?"

"Georgiana is fine. Should I dispense with the last name then or would you prefer I keep things simple?"

Pansy smirked at the cheeky witch. She was willing to spar and that she could respect. "Pansy works. Not that we're friends or anything. I still think Gryffindors are far too noble and have no sense of self-preservation. However, being willing to give up the Chosen One to old snake face wasn't my best moment, but it worked out for the best in the end, so I can live with that."

This time, Georgiana shook her head in exasperation. "Is this your half-hearted attempt at apologizing for trying to throw my best friend under the bus?"

"That must be some kind of muggle saying, but it has potential and would you believe me if I said that I was sorry?"

"I'm not sure," said Georgiana. "But I do appreciate the sentiment all the same."

Pansy smirked. "So you and Drake? That boy doesn't waste any time when he wants something." Pansy gathered the rest of her ingredients. "Just be gentle with him. He plays at being all tough and hard, but he has a good heart, even if it is a bit misguided at times." At this Pansy lowered her voice. "He's crazy for you. Always has been I think. Just didn't know it."

Georgiana appeared a bit unsure at the witch's confession, but it would seem Draco's friends knew him very well, and they all seemed to be okay so far with whatever it was that was happening. "I will do my best. I'm still a bit overwhelmed and this all feels a bit surreal. I keep thinking I'm going to wake up tomorrow and find this has been all some kind of elaborate Slytherin hoax."

Pansy gazed behind Georgiana to find Daphne standing there. "It's not though." Daphne interrupted and Georgiana turned around in surprise. "He's serious, and once Draco decides something or someone belongs to him, he doesn't let it go, ever."

Rolling her eyes at the blonde girl, Georgiana responded, "I'm not sure how to take that. I'm not some kind of possession."

Daphne just shook her head in consternation. "While Draco may be possessive, he understands the difference. I don't think I've ever seen him as happy as he was this morning when he came to the Slytherin table. The boy is whipped." Daphne smiled brightly. The two witches then left the storage closet and Georgiana grabbed her ingredients and headed back to the table. Draco looked up at her and quirked his eyebrow.

Georgiana huffed and set the ingredients down to separate and start on. "I feel like I've just survived the Spanish Inquisition. Are all Slytherins as blunt as those two?" She gestured to the table where Pansy and Daphne were starting to work on their potion.

Draco smirked at his witch. "Daphne is usually a bit more subtle, but Pansy has all the finesse of a pack of rabid nifflers." Georgiana laughed loudly while Draco smiled. Everyone in the room looked on in shock at the two laughing and getting along. Interesting day indeed.