A change from my usual, dearies. This lovely chappie will be neither from ones of the Black Sisters' point of view nor will it be in first person at all. I have been wondering (since about chapter two!) whether I should deviate and narrate from someone else, just for a change, so here's my compromise.

Also !READ THIS! This next chapter was solely inspired by Chapter 13 of PrimiGrl's wonderful 'Sisters Forever' check it out and you'll see what I mean. Seriously, if you like Black Roses you'll love Sisters Forever. Go and read it. Now! Oh no wait come back and read this first!Then you can go.

PrimiGrl has (thank you God) allowed me to borrow one of her (amazing) ideas and put my own little twist on it. Thank you PrimiGrl. You Rock!

I think it goes without saying that this is dedicated to you. :D


Brilliant

"She's disrespectful! Obnoxious! Rude! She got up half way through the lesson and started teaching it herself!"

"She did what?"

"The girl's a menace Albus! A menace!"

Dumbledore leaned back in his chair, eyes shrewdly evaluating the shaking form of Minerva McGonagall that fumed before him.

"This does seam a little more forceful than I would expect from a student ..."

McGonagall snorted loudly.

"However, it does seam like a student crime. Not listening. Being rude to the teacher. If these were normal circumstances, I have no doubt, you would have placed Miss Black in detention and have been done with it."

A muscle in McGonagall's cheek twitched.

"And yet Minerva, you are here. Venting your fury in my office, with Miss Black no doubt waiting outside the door. Why Minerva? I know you have no qualms when it comes to school discipline. Why would you bring such an easily dealt with crime to my doorstep?"

McGonagall's face twisted in anger.

"Because she's brilliant Albus!"

Dumbledore's eyes widened in shock, even as his mouth displayed a knowing smile.

"Everything she does it flawless. I cannot fault her work Albus. Ever. And Merlin knows there are some days I'd like to, just to take her down a peg or two!"

"Minerva."

McGonagall didn't falter at the sharp reprimand.

"I know, I know. We have a duty to all our students. But I won't deny that I'd like to get one over on Horace. Don't look at me like that. I would never treat any student unfairly. Especially not a girl this talented. But its not just that she's brilliant Albus. She knows she's brilliant. Never misses a chance to show off ,does Miss Black! Do you know what she said "I think my bluebirds even better than yours to be honest." Right to my face! What kind of eleven year old says that? The girl has no sense of modesty and it drives me to distraction. But what can I do? My main priority is her spellwork and Merlin Albus I've never seen anyone so talented! Dear Merlin I hate to admit it but her bluebird was better than mine!"

"But are you sure its talent?" Dumbledore said without much conviction. "It could just be Cygnus and Druellas' lax attitude to the Degree of Underage Sorcery."

McGonagall snorted again. Louder this time.

"That's what I thought or I'd have dragged her up here the first week of term."

"And?"

"And I just can't see it Albus. The girl puts in no effort whatsoever and still excels in everything she does. When I require students to read the textbook and practice before attempting a spell in the classroom, she's at the back reading the damn thing about a minute before I get her to perform it. And when she does perform it, its perfect. When she attempts a new spell,she masters it within minutes, while the rest don't get for for another two lessons. Essays, handed in weeks after the deadline are flawless. And then there is her bluebird this morning."

McGonagall turned her baleful eyes towards the door.

"She's gifted Albus."

Dumbledore exhaled, leaning back in his chair.

"Well then, what do we do with her?"

Well? What do you think?

Also Emma THAT IS A FANTASTIC IDEA! Wow! You go girl!

Everybody Emma wants me to let McGonagall kill Bella and make Nevillelame as, in a mock up chapter. I think it would make a pretty cool oneshot. Would you kill me if I did that?

Review and tell me...

(Yes I'm probably going to do it anyway, but its a sneaky way of getting you to review, mwa ha ha!)