AN: Kinda short, but hey, whatever. Reminder: Avalon Rastaban is solely MINE.

Chapter 3 - Snape's Change of Heart

It didn't take to long for Avalon to become part of the trio. Making it a four-o, as some students jokingly called them. It also seemed suddenly that everyone else wanted to know where Avalon came from. Being shy, she didn't know how to take this sudden interest in her though. So the three did their best to take the heat of the questions and answer them as best as they could.

It was nearing October and Harry was getting antsy for the Quidditch season to start. They were in potions before it started discussing the sport when Draco Malfoy came over to them

He sauntered over to their table. "Well, what do we have here? A new member of the Harry Potter fan club," Malfoy sneered. "What's her position? Vice- president?"

"That'll be enough, Mister Malfoy," Snape said from behind him. "I suggest you find your seat or I'll have one for you in detention."

Harry, Ron, and Hermione were awe struck at Snape's sudden act of kindness. Draco was surprised too because it took a moment for him to take in what Snape said and sit back down. It didn't stop him from glaring at Harry.

The class went surprisingly well. Harry was relived and suspicious that Snape hadn't picked on him. He even seemed somewhat kind to Neville.

They were heading off to their next class when Snape stepped outside of his classroom and called after them.

"Miss Rastaban, may I speak with you for a moment." He said and waited for Avalon to make her way back to class. "You three go. I'm only wish to see this Gryffindor, and not any of you." He waited for Avalon to go into the class, then closed the door.

"And here I thought Snape turned a new leaf," Ron muttered.

"Apparently not," Harry said. "We better go though. Before he sends Filch after us."

"I wonder if he's ill," Hermione wondered out loud.