In the Great Hall

Disclaimer: Once again I must mention that I do not own any of these characters (though I wish I did.)

The students entered the Great Hall and found their seats. Ron's stomach growled."I wish I could've eaten some of those chocolate frogs on the train. I gave all of mine to Willow." seeing Hermione's cold glare he quickly responded, "I-I mean Professor Rosenberg."

Already calling her by her first name now isn't he? Thought Hermione. Figures. The first pretty girl that happens to stroll by and he immediately falls in love with her. She could tell that this was going to be a bad day.

"Hi Hermione!" said Ginny, Hermione's best friend.

"Hullo Ginny." said Hermione sullenly.

"What's wrong Herm?" asked Ginny.

"Oh nothing I suppose." sighed Hermione. "It's just that new Defense Against the Arts teacher. Ron's fixed his eyes on her already." Ginny looked up to see the new girl sitting at the teachers' table.

"Her? Oh Hermione you have nothing to worry about. She's definitely not as pretty as you."

"Sure, whatever you say Ginny." Said Hermione staring into her lap.

"What are you so worried about? That she's going to steal Ron's heart? Everyone knows he's infatuated with you."

"Is that so?" asked Hermione raising an eyebrow. "Then why hasn't he said anything to me?"

"You know my brother, Herm. That's how he is. He'll probably be telling you on his deathbed how much he is in love with you. It will take him that long." Hermione shook her head. She wanted to believe Ginny, she really did, but there was just no way he could ever like her now. She stole a quick glance at the red-haired boy. He was staring in fascination at Professor Rosenberg. She gave another sigh.

Just then the final first year was sorted into their house and Dumbledore stood up.

"Before we begin our feast, I would like to introduce our new Defense Against The Dark Arts teacher, Professor Rosenberg." Everyone clapped and cheered, especially Harry and Ron who clapped the loudest. Willow stood up and waved, giving a special wink towards Ron and Harry's direction. They both turned pink. Did she just wink at me? They both thought.

The next morning Harry and Ron received their school schedules.

"All right!" exclaimed Ron. "We've got DADA first!"

"But look who it's with." said Harry pointing to the list.

"Oh no!" groaned Ron. "It's with the Slytherins!"