Hello every one,

There are a few notes I need to make. I changed Sirius's animagus name to Canis. Canis Major is a constellation where the star Sirius is the brightest star. I stick with the constellations and stars because it seemed to fit. Also Lupin was their Professor and if he overheard the children talking about Snuffles it would end up weird, so I tweaked that. I'm so sorry if you all disapprove. I also don't see him as a Snuffles and hated the name for Sirius.

I hope you are all enjoying the story. I know this arc of chapters has been murderously long, but we are ending the Prisoner of Azkaban arc in this lengthy story.

Don't give up on me. Hermione and Narcissa will be together, but we still have a ways to go for that. I hope you enjoy this chapter of confrontations and letter from the children.

A shout out goes to Yris Fellinosa and Valfreya for their wonderful inquiries, and a great review.

Thanks,
Snow

The teachers left their meeting but Minerva McGonagall stopped her house rival, Severus Snape, from leaving the room. When he lazily sat in a chair she was reminded of a tightly coiled spring, ready to launch once let go. He looked at her with a bored expression and when their eyes met they simply shook their heads. It was as if they were telepathic and they knew the subject they were about to encroach upon.

"Hermione Granger," the witch spoke into the space across the table. Snape only snorted as she said the girl's name. He would not lie to old crone, he did have a soft spot for the muggle born. He just looked at the girl and was taken back many years in the past, to red hair and emerald eyes. He didn't reply and noted the ire rise in the Scotswoman. She slammed her hands on the table about to yell at him when he simply looked at her and spoke quietly, softly, but with strength behind his words.

"Why are you so angry all of the time?" he asked the woman which caused her to sit down and bit her words back, "I have my reasons for being a dark, brooding, ass hole of a human being, but even I wonder why you are always so bitter. Hell Minerva, I even teach this child, I never teach the kids. I helped with wounds, set her up with a regiment of potions when she was faltering in health, and what have you done? You are her head of house. If you want to give her over to Slytherin, by all means I'm sure the house will get over her blood status when we begin pulling ahead in the house cup."

"You will not take the girl from Gryffindor. She has the heart of a lion, not a cold blooded snake," McGonagall began but was cut short once more.

"Oh yes teaching the Gryffindor first years everything they miss in all classes so she can 'belong' makes her such a noble and brave soul. What makes her brave and courageous is putting up with your little lion cubs when they feast on her daily. You didn't even stop the bullying of the girl by those of her own house in first year, and the Weasley boy is still a ponce to Granger. Your den of noble lions are no more courageous than they are manipulators just like my pit of conniving, and cunning snakes. Tell me Minerva, do you really think she was sorted correctly?"

Severus Snape certainly had a game, set and match on this conversation and he smirked and stood to leave the room he got to the door and put his hand on the door knob and turned back, "You best begin to look after your house, Minerva. Some of your little lions are not as noble as you would have thought," with his parting words he left the witch to look after him.

Her hands clenched into fists and she slammed one down on the table. Damn that insufferable man, but sure as he if he wasn't right.

Mom,

I wanted to let you know that the first two weeks back have been good. A little hectic, but it's because it the start of the new term. Harry had his new broom he got from Sirius taken up to make sure there were no curses on it. I was there when Narcissa and Sirius gifted it to him just before we went back to school, but everyone is still edgy with the 'Infamous Sirius Black on the Loose.' I have to laugh at these headlines. We both met the man, he is nothing more than a little boy in a man's body. He makes me laugh though and he made the stay at Black Hall interesting with is small pranks on Narcissa. Oh, don't get me wrong, she gives as good as she gets but she much more subtle.

Harry is begin extra lessons with Professor Lupin to get over some of his fears. There is a magical creature out there that is very dangerous and it effects Harry very negatively. Harry has had some horrible memories in the past and it is those memories that tear him apart. I would like to join those lessons but I don't want to interfere with his time with Professor Lupin. You see, other than Sirius, Mr. Lupin used to be great friends with Harry's parents. I think he is trying to find as much as he can about the parents he lost so young. I don't blame him. If I lost you and dad so young, I would want to know everything I could about you.

I have to finish this letter and get to the Owlery to send this out. I love you and I promise to take care of myself, and drink Professor Snape's potions like we agreed.

Your Loving Daughter,

Hermione

Three Weeks later to four weeks later

Mother,

I don't know what the hell my cousin is doing but whatever it is he will get caught. What did Harry tell him over holidays to be so reckless? He literally made it into Hogwarts and into the Gryffindor common room. He shredded that idiot Weasley's bedding and drapes the strips looking for his familiar. What is going on?

On a different note due to his Firebolt, the witless wonder boy who lived has a target painted on his back. Some of my Slytherin house mates tried to sabotage Harry in the match the other day, and it was not pretty. I swear if I didn't care so much for the moron I would drop his ass like a pile of stones into black lack, and let the giant squid eat him.

I grow tired of Harry and his antics, I just wish for once he wouldn't attempt to kill himself with Dark Lords, mystical creatures, or playing quidditch. Sorry for venting my frustrations. Oh yes, Hermione asked for me to ask you to give Sable a tight good hug, and scratch on her back shoulder. I almost laughed mother. This will be wonderful blackmail material later for my friend once she finds out.

Your Delighted and Frustrated Son,

Draco

Mid-February

Narcissa,

I feel like I failed my friend. The hippogriff, Buckbeak will be sentenced to death for attacking Goyle. I feel absolutely awful. I just needed someone to talk to. Draco and Harry have been bickering, and if you would look close enough, you would think they are in love. Gosh what a thought. My friend Luna says that Wrackspurts are buzzing massively around those two and it is best just to leave them alone. But I saw that smirk. I don't mean to be a gossiping girl, but if Harry and Draco did like each other, would it be acceptable? I would hate for my best friends to have a hard time for simply loving each other. I am sorry this is a short note but I have Charms next class and wanted to shoot off just like I have done to my mother that everything is still good in the magical core department. Potions have eased back to one a day as long as I get rest. Thanks for taking care of me. Hug Sable for me.

Hermione

Mid-April

Dear Canis,

We did it! We won the Quidditch Cup! Thanks for the gift you gave me it helped loads. I do have to say though we have not seen Ron's rat since you broke into our dorms. Have you killed it? I would have to ask why you were here, and why you have gone so silent since. But I believe you and Lady Black... I mean Narcissa is trying to make you a credible case. I would love nothing more than by this summer I wouldn't have to go back to the Dursley's. I wonder if I they have open cells in Azkaban if that's the case. I do miss your tricks, and your fun manner. I hope everything is for the best, and I hope you enjoy this wonderful bit of news. Hermione asked me to remind you to do your occlemency exercises. Draco told me to tell you to stay out of the wine. I laughed because it's not like he drinks it. Hope you are doing great.

Harry