The Next Generation- Trouble Continued

Author's Note: This story takes place three years after John, Chris and Jessica's first year at Hogwarts. It is the summer before they start their fourth year and the introduction to a couple new characters and family members.

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry potter or the characters, just my original characters that will show up in this story. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ *~*~* Chapter 10

On her first day, Alex had gotten into an argument with Snape, who had insulted her and talked poorly of her family and lost Gyffindor 5 points for yelling at a professor and showing disrespect. Jessica had suggested that she just ignore Snape all together by cutting, but Alex knew what that meant, plus John had to give her a speech on what their mom an d dad would do if they found out she was cutting. So, two weeks into school and Alex had taken Jessica's advice to ignore anything Snape said to her, though there was the occasion where TJ would stand up for her and they'd both be embarrassed. One evening, McGonagall had gathered all the students into the common room and made them out on their cloaks with the Hogwarts emblem and where their pointed hats, and snapped at anyone who didn't look presentable. The first years were put in the front, followed by the second years, third years, and so on as they entered the Great Hall. "I don't see why we have to get all dressed up."

"Hey, Alex1" called a voice and the group of first years, and a few others turned to see a blonde boy in Ravenclaw waving at her with a grin. She grinned and waved back.

"Who's he?" asked Patrick curiously as Flitwick snapped at the boy.

"My friend, Justin." Answered Alex and they all sat down at the Gryffindor table. When all the children were seated, Dumbledore stood and cleared his throat and got all of their attention.

"Now, now students, don't become restless so soon. We've got a real treat for you today." He said brightly and cleared his throat again. He was about to talk when the door flew open and a familiar man came rushing in and ran over to the teachers' table.

"Sorry headmaster! I didn't mean to be so late." He said and pushed his hair out of his face. John leaned across the table toward Alex.

"That's Sirius! He cut his hair!" he said excitedly. Alex looked up the man and grinned. It was Sirius. "I bet he's going to take Snape's position since no one likes the slimy git." Soon, the two men were done whispering to each other, and Dumbledore spoke.

"Your new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Sirius Black." Said Dumbledore and everyone clapped for him, though Snape just sat there with a cold look as Sirius waved and bowed sarcastically toward the laughing children. He took the seat next to McGonagall who began talking to him seriously, as if telling him the rules. "Now, for our real treat. Mr. Weasley, bring him in!" called Dumbledore. Percy walked in and was soon followed by Viktor Krum.

"OH MY GOSH!" announced one of the seventh year girls sitting next to Jessica, and she began digging rapidly through her robe pockets. "Where's my mirror!" Jessica rolled her eyes.

"How old is the guy? Like 40?" she said loudly, earning a glare from the older girls. Chris leaned over to get a look at Krum as Percy and Dumbledore talked quietly.

"He's the best seeker ever." Jessica and John looked at him and Jessica rolled her eyes at him. "Course, I hear Harry Potter was the youngest seeker in a century and hardly ever lost a match."

"Of course, you all know who Mr. Krum is and will treat him with great respect." Said Dumbledore. Then he smiled around at all of them. "And that you'll enjoy your new teacher. Hopefully we'll be keeping this one longer. Now, let's eat." He clapped his hands and the food appeared.

"I just hope Snape doesn't try to kill him. You know how he's wanted that job." Said Chris.

"I just hope the older Gryffindor girls don't embarrass us." Said Jessica.