Chapter 3

Ron tossed a pillow at Harry, who was still asleep. "Harry!! Wake up. Breakfast is nearly over!"

Harry rubbed his eyes and reached for his glasses.

"Ron, its Saturday. And it's not like we can't go to the kitchens and get Dobby to give us something." Harry stood up and saw Ron was already dressed. "Umm, you want to have breakfast with her, don't you?" Harry grinned at him.

"I have no idea what you mean Harry. I'm hungry is all. Now come on." Ron threw some clothes at him and went to the door. "I'll wait for you in the common room. Come on now, hurry up!" Ron said as he left the room.

Harry smiled, shook his head and got dressed. He went down to the stairs and almost ran into Ron who was still at the bottom of the stairs.

"Ron? You awake?" Harry looked around. He saw Blackcat, Lei, JD and Sid talking by the window, Hermione was reading near another window and then he spotted the reason for Ron's sudden stop. Alex was sitting on the couch in front of the fire talking to Kagato.

"Who does that yank think he is? I saw her first!" Harry, who had been trying not to laugh, pulled Ron over to a corner. Hermione looked up, shook her head and went back to reading.

"Ron, all they are doing is talking. And besides, we don't know who she likes, or even if she likes anyone at all." Ron shook his head.

"I'm going to see if she's had anything to eat, Harry. You can come, if you like." He marched off to the couch. Harry, shaking his head, followed. "Umm, Alex? So sorry to intrude, umm, but have you eaten yet?" Harry turned away, to keep from laughing as Ron stumbled over his words. Alex smiled and shook her head.

"Actually I haven't yet Ron. Are you and Harry going now?"

"I'd like to come too, if you guys are going." Kagato said. Ron frowned a bit but recovered.

"Umm yeah, we're going now. So come on." He held out his hand for Alex, which she took and stood up.

"Thanks Ron. So let's go." The four of them left the common room.

Laughing and talking the small group entered the Great Hall. Harry took his usually seat, while Ron attempted to sit next to Alex. Kagato, who noticed this, shrugged and took a seat next to Harry.

"So, Kagato? What year are you in?" Harry asked as he buttered his toast.

"I'm starting sixth year. I just hope it's not as tough as the school back home." Kagato smiled as he filled his plate. "Alex was telling me that she's sure she's going to make a fool of herself because she's never had 'formal' classes before." Alex tossed a roll at Kagato.

"Thanks, that was supposed to be between you and me." Her cheeks had turned pink. Harry and Kagato both laughed a little. Ron scowled at both of them and looked at her.

"Trust me, you can't be any worse than Neville. You'll be great." Alex smiled a little.

"Thanks Ron." She then glared at Kagato and Harry, both of whom were still laughing. "Oh shut up, both of you."

"No, Alex, I'm sorry. Ron's right. You're going to do fine." Expecting a smile from her, Harry saw a frown on her and Ron's faces instead. When he heard the voice behind him, he knew why they looked that way.

"Good morning Alexandria. Still hanging out with the riff raff? I was wondering, once you have finished, if you would care to have a tour of the castle?" Harry turned around to see Malfoy.

"Malfoy, go away." Ron had stood up. "Like she'd go anywhere with you. She already HAS plans for today Malfoy." Ron's ears were pink and he looked as if he were ready to take Malfoy's head off.

"Does she? Well, I haven't heard that from her Weasley." Malfoy looked back at Alex. "So, what do you say? I can promise I'll be much better company than these three." Malfoy was smiling.

"No thanks. I'd rather spend the day with them having fun, than be seen anywhere with you." She said, glaring at him.

"Suit yourself, but we will talk alone, I can assure you of that." Malfoy sneered and left the Hall. Alex shook her head.

"What's his deal?"

"Malfoy? Who knows Alex. He usually wants as little to do with Gryffindors as possible." Harry shrugged and started on his breakfast, as did the rest of them.