A/N: Long time, no see : / Ok so the housing takes place in this chapter and Serverus explains them, so please don't take it to heart, we all know Serverus is a bit biased ; )

Still don't have a beta on this story all mistakes are mine. : /

Happy Reading : )

Chapter 3: The Introduction

When Regina finally reclaimed her consciousness she let of a pained sigh, dew to the throbbing of her head. She was puzzled to see a man drenched in black clothing in front of her. That was until she blinked again and saw nothing but another bed across from her. 'Probably seeing things because of this blasted headache.' she thought as she laid back down.

Sea green orbs fluttered opened, taking in the site of the stone sealed ceiling. As Emma started to look around she noticed she was on a bed, in between David's and Henry's one. She couldn't see Snow or Belle, but what's worst was she couldn't see Regina. Sitting up she started to panic, but before she had a good look of the place she groaned in pain. Her brain felt like it was being tossed like a ball, in her skull. When she regained her focus, she finally caught sight of her loved ones. And sighed in relief.

As for the rest of the group, they were all the same, regained their consciousness, expressed their agony and then looked to find if they were alone. Once they all were sitting up and grumbling, Dumbledore and Minerva decided it was best to introduce themselves.

"Ahem" Minerva called and had effectively gathered all the new arrivals attention. "Good afternoon, I'm Minerva McGongall, Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. As you all know you were summoned here for your assistance."

"Yeah we got your message." replied Emma as she lifted her legs over the bed. "My only question is, why do you need our help?" Asked Regina copying Emma's movement only slower, to help with her headache.

"Well, we need your assistance in finding out more information about the dark lord as well as protecting a young boy named Harry Potter, So you all of you need to choose a role in helping us." Said Dumbledore, coming out of the corner.

"But.." Minerva intervened. "Only one or possibly two can spy on the dark lord, even if he is looking for more recruits, it's already difficult having one of our own in that field. Though take heed, whomever you choose to spy on the dark lord needs to be exceptional at magic and can stomach, seeing people being tortured. The rest can help protecting Mr. Potter, or help with research."

The group of Storybrooke civilians all shared a looked and they all huddled up around Henry. "Ok, so Belle's obviously on the research team who else?" Asked Emma. Everyone went silent, until eventually someone sighed. "I'll do it." Said Snow sadly. "Ok so that leaves Me, David, Henry and Regina. Kid you can be on research as well." Emma said firmly. "But..." Henry just sighed in defeat he knew both his mother's agreed to this, so he just left it.

"Forgive me for intervening but... Was your name Henry?" Asked Dumbledore walking closer to the group. "Yes." Henry answered "Why?" questioned Regina with a eyebrow raised. "Well assuming form his appearance I'd guess he's about... 13 years old?" Dumbledore said in a rustic voice.

"He's 12." Both Emma and Regina answered in union. "Prefect their the same age, so he can help the spy team." Dumbledore exclaimed. "Excuse me?" Regina asked. Coming out from his shadow Serverus revealed himself. "What the headmaster means is, Harry and his friends, as well as Henry are the same age, meaning that he could keep an eye on them." He said with a eyeroll.

Regina didn't know what to do, give glare or stare at him. Since he was the person standing by her bed, she didn't know what to do. So she remained speechless but her mind was overflowing with questions.

"Thank you Serverus." Dumbledore said as he nodded his head in gratitude."Ok so what does that mean for us?" Emma asked quite irritated (and impressed though she won't admit it) that Serverus managed to make Regina speechless.

"It means that Henry can spy on Harry and his gang of misfits undercover, find out what their doing without our knowledge." Serverus replied like it was obvious. "Ok... well then kid *sigh* your on the spy team." Emma said looking at a smug Henry. "Well I'm obviously going to be spying on the "Dark Lord" since I'm the only one who can control magic properly." Regina said looking directly at Emma. "So Emma, David you have to help Henry with protecting Harry and gathering intel." Regina said mayor mode quickly falling into place.

"Well then, since it's dinner time is nearly over and all the students are occupied, why don't we escort to the teachers wing. Henry can sleep with one of you, for the night." Said Minerva.

"Speaking of, Tomorrow we will introduce you all as teachers, minus Henry." "He'll act as a student." Said Dumbledore looking at the young boy. "Do you have magic?" Asked Dumbledore looking at Henry straight in the eye. "Well... No." Answered Henry sadly "But I do know how it works." He said. "Ok, I'll just inform all the teachers not to ask you for any demonstrations since you don't work well under pressure, as an excuse though, you will be tested and treated as any other student understood?"

"Yes Sir." Henry exclaimed as he lifted his hand to his forehead gave him a salute and puffed out his chest. "Splendid we'll sort you into your house tomorrow, and that goes for all of you by the way. He said with a smile, while looking at everyone."

While Snow and Charming shared at room (As requested) Belle had hers separately across from the Charming couple. Next to Snow and Charmings Room was Emma's chamber's. Next to Belle's and across from Emma's room was Regina's where Henry had decided to sleep for the night.

Though none of them brought anything with them, whatever that needed was already waiting for them, in large trunks. And all of the items were from their belongings. When they thought of something they wanted a house elf magically appeared, retrieved the item and handed it to them. (a small pirk of being a professor.) But although they had what the needed, Emma questioned the clothing. You see, everything that was needed to wear was from the enchanted forest. "What the hell?!" said Emma

The next morning:

All the new arrivals came to the grand hall as instructed, but it seems they all were walking together as a group. except for two people. Henry and Regina. (Henry wasn't there since he wasn't a professor and Regina wasn't there party because of Henry but also because she wanted to be fashionably late.)

(Since they had nothing else to wear.) Belle walked through the large doors first (wearing her blue maiden outfit when Rumple imprisoned her). And sat down next to Hagrid, at the table.

Next David walked in the room wearing his leather vest and pants (the very same one he wore when he met Snow). Then took a seat next to Belle.

Snow followed after him in a toned down cream coloured dress, she would wear in the palace, when no one visited. (As to not draw more attention to them.) she took her place next to David.

Emma was supposed to be wearing one of Snow's old pink princess dress, but she decided against it. So she walked in the hall wearing one of David's old outfits. And sat next to her mother. "Emma? What happened to my old dresses that was in your trunk?" Snow asked half sad and furious that Emma didn't want to wear one of her dresses. "Didn't like them, couldn't even walk in them." She replied. "Emma your drawing attention that we really don't need." Snow said irritably. But Emma just shrugged a smiled smugly. Snow just rolled her eyes a started scolding David for letting Emma wear his clothes.

But if a woman dressing as a man didn't draw any attention to the new arrivals, Regina's Evil Queen outfit, certainly did.

Regina was dressed in her black leather pants and red tailored coat (The same one she wore when She stopped David's execution.) And against Snow's will the red tailored coat's plunging neckline certainly drew attention.

As Regina strutted down the long isle she felt most of the students gaze on her and simply ignored it. She had already perfected the mask of the Evil Queen. (Where no one saw her true emotion.) By the time she reached the Professors table, everyone was gawking at her. But she simply brushed it off and sat next to Emma

They all sat together like that. And everyone was horribly uncomfortable. (even though the weren't showing it.)All because of the watchful gaze of all the students. There was small chatting and whispering, obviously towards them as they waited for their Headmaster.

But Regina was quite confused because there were four tables and each student who sat at a specific table wore a specific colour.

Regina, who was sitting next to Serverus leaned in and asked him what the colours were for. Clearing his throat (both to get his voice warmed up and to keep his gaze on her eyes.) he explained the four houses of Hogwarts. (In his opinion of course.)

"Ahem, This is what Dumbledore meant by sorting you into your houses." He said dramatically slow.

"First (he nodded to the children in yellow) Hufflepuff, idiots really don't do much other than get on my nerves."

"Second (he nodded to the children in blue) Ravenclaw, there smart I guess. But they are still idiots."

"Third (He nodded to the children in red) Gryffindor, now there the real idiots, pure definition if you asked me."

"And finally (He nodded to the children in green) Slytherin, now they are the only smart people in the bunch."

'Well he has a strong like towards the Green house, wander why though.' Regina thought, she had a feeling why and decided to act on it. "Were you in the Slytherin house Serverus?" she asked while turning to look at him, smirk in place.

"Well yes, of course I was." He snapped, turning to look in the other direction. Regina just huffed and was about to comment on his behavior, when she saw Dumbledore enter the room.

All lights dimmed, and all the students went quiet. On his way to the professors table a large podium with a golden owl, with it's wings spread appeared in the middle of the last step to the facilities table. When he reached the podium, he stood behind it proudly.

"I have a few last-minute start of term things I'd like to address. Firstly we have a few new substitute professors to introduce.

First Professor Blanchard, she will be helping Hagrid with Care of Magical Creatures." He said as Snow stood up as the whole hall clapped.

"Next is Professor French, she will be helping Professor Binns with History of Magic." He said looking towards Belle. All the students clapped at the same volume for Snow.

"Then we have Professor Swan, she will be assisting Professor McGongall in Charms." This time the applause was it's original volume but there was a little cheering as Emma stood. (probably because of he boldness to dress in David's clothes.)

"Professor Nolan, he will be helping Madame Hooch with the flying lessons." Dumbledore announced, but this time the applause was louder than the rest and there was cheering. (mostly from the female gender.) And that most definitely boosted Charming's ego.

Clearing his throat Dumbledore continued. "And lastly Professor Mills, she will be substituting and as well as studying under Professor Lockheart for Defence Against the Dark Arts." He finished. And as Regina stood (much to her dismay) the students when wild. Clapping and Cheering there were even a few wolf calls from the back. (most likely from the older boys.)

But Regina just smiled and gave a small wave, then sat back down. "Since when I'm I suppose to be studying under a person who doesn't even know how to cast a spell without a wand?" she asked turning to Emma, who just shugged.

You all would be pleased to know that both Professor Swan and Professor Mills both harbour the unique talent of wandless magic." Dumbledore announced pleased. At this statement the hall gave a mixture of gasps and cheering.

"And Lastly, we have a new transfer student, Henry Mills" he said not mentioning where or why he was transferring "Professor McGongall would you do the us the pleasure of bringing the sorting hat." Asked Dumbledore polity as he gazed to Minerva.

Professor McGongall did as she was told and summoned a massive brown hat and chair with her wand. Henry, finally deciding to come into the hall, walked in nervously and sat on the chair.

Before Professor McGongall placed the hat on his head, the hat did it's famous rhyme.

Once that was completed the hat was placed on Henry's head. "Ah, and interesting one indeed." It said. "You would fit perfectly in all the houses, but where to put you." Said the hat. "Where would like to be in?" it asked. "Gryffindor." Henry said as he remembered his mother's words. 'You need to be apart of Harry's group, so ask the hat to be in Gryffindor.'

"Gryffindor?!" it boomed. "are you quite sure?" it questioned "You would fit in much better in Ravenclaw, those creative folks will welcome you with open arms." it coaxed. 'Don't let it persuade you into another house, Henry. We need to keep track of Harry's movements, if you are chosen to be in different house to Harry this whole mission could fail.'

"No thank you, I'd like to be in Gryffindor." Henry said quietly so only the hat heard. Regina sat at the professors table, the urge to bite her nails were immense. On one hand, she wanted Henry to be in the house he belonged in, on the other, if he's not in Gryffindor the whole point of he spying on Harry and he's friends went down the drain.

"Well in that case, if you really want to." it said louder. "GRYFFINDOR!" it shouted. And all the red and gold dressed students stood and cheered at their new member. Henry looked for an open spot to sit. And found none, until he saw a hand wave a him. It was none other than Harry Potter himself that called him to sit next him.

So Henry sat next to Harry across from Hermione, who sat next to Ron.

Dumbledore clapped with a smile and adressed McGongall to place the chair and hat in his office. (To continue the sorting ceremony with the new substitutes there.)

After that he stepped to his seat and the podium disappeared. And with a wave of his hand, all the food you could think of for breakfast appeared on the tables. Pancakes, Bacon and Egg, Toast, Fruit salad, porridge. the list continued.

Henry didn't know where to start, as his eyes just traveled around the food. "Ahem, you two are very rude." Said a voice and Henry looked up to Hermione glaring at Harry and Ron.

Hermione lifted her hand and greeted Henry. "I'm Hermione Granger." she said polity. Clearing his throat Harry looked at Henry "Hi I'm Harry." He said with a wave. "And I'm Henry, as you heard." Henry said sheepishly looking down, but when he for no reaction, he was relieved that the didn't hear him. They were to busy trying to get Ron's attention.

"Hi, I'm Ron." He said mouth full of sliced sausage. Hermione just rolled her eyes and Harry laughed, making Henry smile. "I'm Henry." He repeated. which made a awkward silence in the group, until Hermione spoke up. "You're American?" Yes and so is both my mother's and the rest of my family." He said looking towards them at the professors table. "So you have two mothers then, are they married?" Asked a confused Ron, mouth still full.

"What? No! One's my birth mother and the other one's my adoptive mother." Henry said laughing. "So you were adopted? Then whose your birth mother?" Asked Hermione. "Yes I was, my birth mother is Professor Swan." Henry said as he finally stated to pile his plate with food. "That's awesome, I wish my mum would be a teacher. So if that's your birth mum, is your adoptive mother Professor Blanchard?" Asked Ron. Which drew out a big laugh from Henry, which only confused the three Gryffindors. "Professor Blanchard is my Grandma, my birth mother's mother." He said "But that impossible they look to be the same age." Said Hermione flabbergasted.

"Yes, and isn't wandless magic supposed to be impossible?" chimed Ron smugly. Hermione just rolled her eyes and kept quiet. "Actually no, you see my in my home town wandless isn't unheard of, My grandpa and my adoptive mother are the two most powerful there." Said Henry smiling. "So whose your adoptive mother then?" Asked Harry. "My adoptive mother is Professor Mills." Ron who was drinking his orange juice, while listening, spat out the remaining liquid in his mouth.

Hitting Seaus Finnigan square in his face causing and uproar of laughter. "Professor Mills...Is your adoptive mother!?" He asked shocked. "Yes, why?" "Well I had plans..." He trailed off. "Plans for what Ron?" Asked Hermione with a smirk. "I was going to ask her to be my girlfriend, then after a few years I'd marry her. But I can't date my friends mother." He said sadly.

"You think we're friends?" Henry asked hopefully. "That's all you got from that statement?" Asked Hermione with a confused frown. And as a result both Henry and Harry laughed.

TBC...

A/N: Still don't know which pairing to choose (Regina/Emma or Regina/Serverus) so PLEASE tell in your reviews. Hell you can even suggest/create your own pairing. Example: Belle/??? or Henry/???