The weather had become extremely muggy the past couple days. It was slightly bearable, considering that the students had a nice, cool common room to look forward to after their studies.

Accalia had started to wear her hair up, since her hair was very thick, and she'd faint from heat exhaustion if not.

"This is ridiculous," Lilly murmured to her in Herbology, "I'm surprised the plants haven't died yet!"

This was true.

It was so hot today, that some students resorted to taking off their cloaks, and girls didn't wear tights. Even the Herbology teacher was sweating enough to water all of the plants. Counting the fact that they were replanting Mandrakes, the earmuffs added to that.

Accalia cringed slightly. Sweat and dirt do not mix well, for a disgusting aroma made its way around the greenhouse. Someone did not put on deodorant today. Lilly suspected it was the professor, whom had sweat stains on his shirt.

Icky…

Soon, Herbology was over, and Sirius shouted, "Hallelujah!" He made fifteen people laugh, but Accalia spotted Severus, staring daggers at Sirius. He caught her eye, and she smiled at him.

Severus turned abruptly, having a slight flush to his face.

"Well, well." She heard Sirius say to James, "It seems Snapey-boy has a crush as well…I wonder who could it be?"

They both stared at Accalia, whom decided not to pay attention. They could be childish sometimes.

However, Severus had heard, and he turned to hiss, "Considering that all you do is look at girls breasts, I believe my case is perfectly normal, Black."

The Slytherins howled with laughter as they made their way to the castle. Sirius trembled with anger, and was about to lunge forward, only to be held back. "That bastard! I'll kick his-"

James patted his head, "Don't worry Padfoot, we'll get him next time. Besides, you can't afford to get into another fight with him in the open."

Sirius calmed down but then snickered, "I'm surprised that that you didn't say anything, Moony. Seems Snape is after your woman!"

Remus flushed deep red. "Lia isn't my woman…"

Sirius laughed out. He looked at Accalia and his laughter subsided.

Accalia's eyes were fixed on him. She was glaring at him, malice burning in her eyes like wildfire. She turned and left.

" I didn't know Lia could give such a dirty look." James noted calmly.

Sirius laughed nervously, "Probably doesn't have a sense of humor…"

"Serves you right, Padfoot," Remus scoffed, "Personally, if I had someone glare at me like that…my will would be broken!"

He, James, and Peter laughed.

"Whatever Moony…I'll never get woman!"

Part Five ~

Accalia couldn't wait for this day to come. Finally she'd be teaching Harry…

She wondered if Harry was as clever as James. But then she heard from McGonagall that even though Harry was indeed clever, Hermione was cleverer.

Although she wasn't sure if she'd get a straight answer from Snape, she asked him anyway. "How does Harry do in your class Severus?"

His lip twisted into a sneer, "He does-" and was about to say 'poor' but Accalia's eyes twinkled. It scared him a bit, because she looked like a child. "He does…fine…" he finished stiffly. He looked away, and continued to finish his bacon.

"Strange,' Accalia thought, "But then again, Severus never wanted to be considered normal.'

"It's funny…"McGonagall said softly (so Snape would not hear), and Accalia looked at her, "Severus usually has nothing good to say about Potter."

"I suppose that's right. Considering that James was his rival, that could be expected,"

"No…what I mean…is-" McGonagall began, but her face twisted up a bit as if she were about to say something humorous, but then a wizard entered the Great Hall. He came up to Dumbledore, whispering something in his ear.

Dumbledore's face grew very grave, and he tapped his goblet. The students stopped talking immediately.

"Students…I'm afraid that classes are to be canceled today due to…predicaments. Prefects, lead your houses back, and make sure everyone is present."

His eyes wandered from House to House before he continued.

"Breakfast will be finished there, thusly, no one is to leave their Houses unless specified to do so. Now off you go!"

The students got up from their tables. There was nervous chatter and some looked downright petrified of what might happen.

"Severus, Minerva," Dumbledore said, "I wish for you to come to my office."

They both nodded.

"Also, Accalia, I wish for you to go to Gryffindor Tower and fetch Harry Potter. The rest of the staff is dismissed for the time being."

Before Accalia could leave to do her duties, McGonagall said in her ear, "The password is 'sixpence'"

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'And to think that I was going to teach today," Accalia thought, "I was really looking forward to it too…'

Her thoughts were interrupted by a bark.

She looked around, to find a big black dog at her side. "Hey…how did you get in here?" Accalia asked the dog, squatting down.

She studied the dog closely. It didn't have a collar…or anything to identify itself. But then she grinned and scratched behind its ears. Its tail wagged and it licked the side of Accalia's face.

"Hey! Stoppit!" she laughed.

"I think she gets the picture that you're happy to see her, Sirius." A voice said. Accalia looked towards the figure that stood not to far. It revealed by stepping out of the shadows.

"Hey…. Accalia…."

She couldn't believe her eyes…

Remus…