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Chapter Two

Alex walked briskly through the halls, praying that she was going in the right direction. It didn't take her long to realize that she was truly lost, having taken the wrong turn when exiting her room.

"This is a great first impression, Alex!" she stated, rather annoyed at herself. Dinner had probably already started and she could just imagine the embarrassment she was going to feel, walking into the Great Hall so late. Just when she was about to give up, she heard voices. Quickly, she ran in the direction they were coming from and after rounding a corner, she saw two boys and a girl arguing lightly with each other about getting in trouble for being late. At least she wasn't the only one.

"Excuse me, you're not going to the Great Hall by any chance, are you?" Alex asked catching the students attention.

"Yes we are." Hermione said surprised at seeing the stranger in the hallway.

"Mind if I join you three on the walk there? It seems that I have gotten myself lost, which is not very surprising." Alex asked.

"Sure but who are you?" Harry asked.

"Oh sorry. I'm Alex Harper." Alex said.

"I'm Harry Potter and this is Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley." Harry said pointing to the two others with him. Alex smiled at each and they started making their way through the hallways.

"Are you a new student?" Ron asked. Alex let out a light laugh and shook her head.

"No. I actually graduated about five years ago."

"From Hogwarts?" Hermione asked.

"Again no. A small wizarding institute in the States." Alex explained.

"Well you can't be a new professor because we started classes weeks ago." Harry stated.

"You're right. I'm not a professor. But I am sure that the Headmaster will explain my presence at dinner." Alex said. They arrived at the Great Hall and quickly snuck inside. Alex actually hadn't been that far from the room then she had thought. Dinner had already been served and not many noticed the presence of the four creeping in late since most were either busy shoving food into their mouths or in deep conversations with the people around them. But there was one that did notice, and quickly got up from the table, heading towards the group

"This place is awesome!" Alex cried out looking up at the ceiling, moving a bit away from the students as she studied the decorations of the room. The school she graduated from didn't have anything like this!

"You three are late." An angry voice stated, stepping in front of the three students. Alex looked over and found a dark-haired professor looming over the trio that had escorted her to dinner. Seeing that they were about to get in trouble, Alex headed over.

"Excuse me, professor, but it is my fault that they are late. I had gotten lost and they were kind enough to escort me to dinner." Alex said stepping forward. Snape's eyes settled on the young woman in front of him.

"And just who might you be? He asked coldly.

"Severus, I would like you to meet Alex Harper. Your student teacher." Dumbledore spoke up from the head table, a few feet away. Snape's jaw dropped.

"But Headmaster, she's a woman!" he cried out.

"Glad you noticed." Alex stated under her breath. Was everyone here under the impression that she was a man? He obviously heard because his gaze settled back on her. She felt his eyes boring into hers and she supposed he was trying to intimidate her as if she was one of his students. Alex met his gaze evenly and raised an eyebrow, trying her best not to laugh.

"Is this going to be a problem, Severus?" Dumbledore asked, quite amused by the display.

"No Headmaster." Snape stated and walked back to his seat.

"Thanks." Harry whispered. She had gotten them out of trouble. Alex turned her gaze from Snape to look at the trio.

"No problem." Alex grinned and headed up towards the table. Scanning the chairs, she spied the only empty one was between Snape and another female professor. Oh what luck! She caught the girl's eye and they both shared a grin. Alex moved up and took her seat blatantly ignoring the dark looks coming from the Potions Master next to her. Instead she turned to the professor next to her.

"Hi. I'm Alex Harper." She smiled warmly.

"Lia Black." Lia said returning the grin.

"So are you a professor here?" Alex asked as she piled some mashed potatoes onto her plate. She set the serving bowl down next to her, taking away some of the elbowroom from Snape, making him glare at her even more darkly. Alex was quite aware of the pair of eyes boring into the back of her head but tried her best to ignore it while hiding a grin.

"Yes. I teach Muggle Studies." Lia said, casting an odd look towards Snape.

"Really? I love Muggles but I can't imagine living without magic." Alex stated. Snape, who had obviously been listening, let out a snort. Alex just rolled her eyes but bit her tongue to keep from making some comment that would probably get her into more trouble then she was already in. She still had to work with the man, after all.

"I can't place your accent. Where are you from?" Lia asked.

"The States. I am just finishing up my degree at Bragge College of Advanced Magical Studies, which is in Chicago." Alex said.

"Wow. You're far from home, then." Lia stated as she cut up portions of her food.

"Yeah I guess. I don't really get homesick though." Alex shrugged and took a drink of the pumpkin juice, which she was surprised she liked since she wasn't a fan of food made with any type of squash.

"So how did you get the student teacher position?" Lia asked between bites of food.

"I was recommended by the Potions Master at school when Dumbledore inquired about doing an overseas program." Alex explained then proceeded to finish off her dinner. Finally done, she stood from her seat.

"Well Lia, it was a please meeting you but I have a ton of unpacking to do before bed." Alex said straightening out her robes.

"I'll see you tomorrow then, Alex." Lia smiled looking up from the remains of her dinner.

"Goodnight." Alex said and slipped out of the Great Hall, heading towards her room. Luckily enough, she remembered the way this time and was just nearing her room when she heard footsteps echoing behind her.

"Miss Harper." A deep voice called out. Turning around she saw Snape heading towards her with his cloak billowing out behind him. He looked an awful lot like an overgrown bat. Almost reminded her of the muggle comic character, Batman, but she could hardly imagine him crying out 'To the Batmobile, Robin!'

"Can I help you?" Alex asked with a raised eyebrow trying to erase any amusement from her face that had been caused by her thoughts.

"Class starts at 8 am. And please try to wear something that is more appropriate" Snape said coldly and then turned down the stairs to the dungeons. Alex looked down at him in outrage.

"There happens to be nothing wrong with how I'm dressed, Professor!" Alex yelled after him but if he had heard, he gave no indication since he was already out of sight. Assuming that the comment was probably just to get a rise out of her, she let out a sigh and entered her room to begin to work on unpacking her trunks before retiring for the night.

Next Chapter: Alex's first potion's class and the drama that ensues

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