On the knight bus, Alex was lying on one of the many beds, thinking of the past day. "Great, my worst fears will be reality, there is no way, Voldemort would simply kill me, if he gets his hands on me," She thought, then shook herself. "Maybe it would have been best if I was still a boy," she thought, but knew either way, Voldemort would still be after her, so she closed her eyes, hoping to forget her troubles, for a couple hours of sleep, before reaching her destination.

What felt just a few minutes, Alex heard the bus driver. "Leaky Cauldron," he called out to her, and Alex got up. "Thanks," she said, as she got out of the bus, and into a darkened street. "I wish I had just teleported," she thought, but she knew catching the Knight Bus was just a cover, to hide her abilities. With that thought she teleported to Crystal's school.

Once Alex appeared, she was standing in front of a darkened mansion. "Great, Laura and Tina are probably asleep," she thought. Then she entered the mansion, and headed to Crystal's office, since Crystal was probably waiting for her.

At the door to the office, Alex was called in before she knocked, and was warmly greeted by Crystal. "I'm sorry Alex, that we had to cut your stay at Hogwarts short," Crystal said sounding sorry. "It is alright, but I'm more worried about my scar," Alex said, moving her bangs to the side, to reveal the lightning bolt scar. "I may have a temporary fix to hide it, and the wards around this school should stop He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named from sensing you, but you might still be able to see visions, like you did in Hogsmeade," Crystal warned. "I should be fine with that, but can we finish this tomorrow?" Alex asked tiredly. "Yes, you better head off to bed, and come by right after breakfast, and just to let you know, your friends, Laura and Tina don't know about you returning early," Crystal warned, and Alex nodded, as she left for her room.

The next morning, Alex was late for breakfast, as she sat down by Laura and Tina. "Alex!" They both said more than a little surprised. "What are you doing back?" Laura asked. "I got some He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named problems," Alex said, as they nodded in understanding. "So he knows about you?" Tina asked. "I really don't know, but my scar returned, and I'm back just a precaution, till new wards can be placed at Hogwarts." Alex said, as she started eating, then started telling her friends, about what just happened at Hogsmeade, till breakfast was over, and Alex left to meet Crystal in her office.

Back in Crystal's office, Alex was talking to Crystal. "Alex, I think you might need to move up in your Elemental training, maybe to the point to get your elemental guardian." Crystal said, as Alex looked at her. "But I thought only Elemental masters could create guardians." Alex said sounding shocked. "Actually anyone can, it depends on how much training and power the person has, but from what I heard from your professors, you should have no trouble creating one, so I think you should try training as soon as possible." Crystal said, as Alex nodded. "Then I'll do it," Alex said, as Crystal smiled. "Then we will start at the beginning of November, for now I want you to study how to create Elemental Guardians, and I think that should do it for now, and also don't forget you need to get ready by seven, for your dance tomorrow." Crystal said, as Alex got up. "Thanks I won't forget, I should be going then, see you later," with that said, Alex left, and heading towards the library, to get the necessary books, she needed.

The books about summoning one's Elemental Guardian, was very complicated, and in two hours of studying them, Alex along with Laura and Tina, wasn't sure if she could do this. "This is too complicated for me, no wonder you need to be a experienced Elemental to be able to create your guardian," Tina said, as she quickly scanned a book. "But still, this book says, Elemental Guardians, are similar to our Elemental creatures we been creating, the only difference, is that the Elemental Guardians has free will, unlike the Elemental creatures whom we have to control," Laura informed. "I know this wont be easy, but I would like a Guardian, to watch over me, it will be a big help against Voldemort," Alex said to remind herself why she doing this, since she was having doubts about able to creating one.

A day later, and after returning to her classes in the Elemental school, Alex was allowed to leave early during her last class, so she was able to get ready for the dance. In three hours she realized why girls get ready earlier then expected, since she had to wash up, put on makeup, braid her hair and find things to add to her dress robes, and if it wasn't for Laura and Tina, who came in her room to help, Alex would never have been able to leave on time.

Once Alex was ready, she left with Laura and Tina, to head to Crystal's office, for last minute talks, and once seated. "Alex, have a good time, but I need to warn you, Dumbledore's spies say that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named thinks that Harry is alive, but has no idea about you Alex, so please be careful." Crystal said looking worried. "I will professor, I'll just keep scanning for dark activity, while I'm there." Alex said to assure Crystal, then with a sigh. "I know you will, and you are nicely done, does this mean you have a date for the dance?" Crystal asked knowingly. "Yeah Alex, did you ask him yet?" Laura asked "I-" Alex started, but quickly got up. "I should be going see you later," Alex quickly said, and teleported.

Once Alex was gone, Tina turned to Crystal. "Professor, does she have a date?" Tina asked hoping Crystal would know. "Sorry Tina, I can't give out any information my mind Element picked up, you both will learn when Alex come back in four hours," Crystal warned, as Tina nodded. "Do you think, You-Know-Who might come after Alex, if he finds out about her?" Laura asked, looking worried about Alex. "I'm afraid he will, but I trust Alex, she won't go down without one heck of a fight," Crystal said, lost in thought, and then looked to the girls. "You have work to finish, why not go and do it, while waiting for Alex?" Crystal suggested, as the girls nodded, and left.

As planned, Alex appeared near the Gryffindor's portrait, and went up to it. "Potter, Harry." Alex said, since it was the password, and the Fat Lady bowed, and opened, to reveal the common room.

Once inside, Alex spotted her date. "Alex, glad to see you, I was worried, you weren't coming," he said shyly, as he came up to her. "Why wouldn't I?" Alex said smiling. "Ah, here I picked this up for you." He gave Alex a bouquet of fresh pick flowers. "Thanks, we better leave now, I don't want to miss anything," Alex said, and since this was a custom ball, Alex put on her head piece of a phoenix, and her partner, had one of a fox, and once they were ready, they left the common room.

On the way to the great Hall, the couple passed a number of students, walking about, mostly they were first through fourth years, since only fifth through seventh years was allowed in the dance.

As Alex and her partner got to the great hall, they came across a line of couples at the door. "What's going on?" Alex asked. "I think couples are being announced, before entering," her partner said, as Alex groaned. "Great, I was hoping to go in, without being noticed," she said, as they got into the line.

After about five minutes of waiting, Alex and her partner were almost to the door, when they heard a couple's name, that almost made them loose their lunch. "Mr. Vincent Crabbe, and Mr. Gregory Goyle," the announcer said, after a few minutes of silence. "I wonder if they had no dates," Alex said, as her partner shrugged, looking as shocked, as Alex.

In a few minutes, Alex was finally at the door, to find Snape, as the Announcer. " Mrs. Evans, this is a surprise," He said, very unpleasantly, then turn into the great hall. "Now we have Ms. Alexandra Evans, and Mr. Neville Longbottom," he called out, and they went hand in hand, as everyone in the room, looked towards her. "Mrs. Evans, I'm glad you could make it." Dumbledore called out, as Alex nodded, as they went in, to be with their friends.

Inside, the great hall, had changed incredibly, instead of four long tables there were a lot of tables with four seats each, and the usual staff table at the front of the room, there were also huge carved pumpkins, and flying bats that flew about a moonlit sky.

Once they were seated. "Hi Alex, how is your school?" Ron asked, he was wearing a fox head piece. "It is alright, but I can't wait to get back here," Alex said. "Alex, why are you leaving for a month? I was afraid, you wasn't coming to the ball," Neville asked. "Just something personal Neville, I don't want to talk about it yet," Alex said, hoping not to go into it yet. "Neville, are you two a couple?" Hermione who was wearing a hawks head piece asked to change the subject, both Alex and Neville blushed. "Ah, I don't know-" Neville stuttered. "We could be if you wanted us to," Alex said shyly. "But please don't decide, until I tell you something later OK?" Alex suggested, but the conversation was interrupted when Dumbledore cleared his throat.

Once the students quieted down, Dumbledore stood up, wearing a phoenix head piece similar to Alex's. "Welcome to the first of hopefully many Halloween Balls. I also want to welcome back Alexandra Evans, I am glad you could make it to the ball." Dumbledore said, bowing to her, as did Alex. "Now without any further interruptions, lets eat." Dumbledore finished, and food appeared, on every empty plate.

In an hour, after everyone had eaten, conversation was heard, as Alex's other friends stopped by her table for a chat, and congratulated Neville, for being Alex's dance partner, but soon Dumbledore again stood up. "Please everyone, stand up, so I can move the tables to the side for our dance." Once Dumbledore said that, all the students stood up, and once they did, both the tables and chairs, disappeared, and appeared at the sides, near the walls, and once the tables appeared, the students went to get themselves seated.

Once everyone got themselves settle, Dumbledore again spoke. "Now we have a treat, I have hired the Weird Sisters, for the ball, and to start it off, would Alexandra Evans, and her partner Neville Longbottom, please come up for the first dance." Dumbledore said pleasantly, to Alex's utter horror. "Us?" she squeaked, as Neville nervously got up. "Shall we?" he asked, Alex sighed, as she got up, and walked with Neville to the center of the dance floor, and the Weird Sisters played a slow song.

As Alex and Neville dance, they seem to move perfectly in each other arms, and for a while seemed to be lost in each other eyes until. "Alex, do you think maybe we can be a couple?" Neville ask as he blushed. "Neville, I would love that, but before we do, you need to know something about me, so can you wait until I tell you, before deciding?" Alex asked looking worried about what he would say. "It's alright, I can wait." Neville said, and they continued dancing till the end of the song.

For the next couple hours, Alex had danced with many of the boys, and had greatly enjoyed herself, during that time, as for Neville, he too enjoyed himself, and had a number of dances with Alex, and seem happy, to be
around Alex.

At the same time, Hermione and Ron were resting after a dance. "Do you think, Alex and Neville will be a couple?" Hermione ask, while watching the two dance perfectly. "They seem perfect for each other, who knows," Ron said, but froze as he spotted Draco coming up to Alex. "Great, he's going to ruin the day," Ron said but decided to stay seated, since he knew as well as Hermione, that Alex could handle herself quite well.

The song just ended, as Alex let go of Neville, and was about to leave, when a hand on Alex's should stopped her. "Alex, may I have the next dance?" said a very undesired voice. "Sorry, but I am tired, and you should know I will never dance with you." Alex said shrugging his hand away, then she left with Neville. 'Evans' Draco called out, and Alex turned to him" my master will reward my family, for handing you over.' Draco said to her, and without warning, Alex felt her belly being tug, and everything went dark.

Before Alex disappeared, Dumbledore and others sprung into action, when Alex yelled at Draco, but was it too late, Alex disappeared as well as Draco, to who knows where.

Once Alex was gone, Dumbledore step up to where she last was. "I can't pick up where the portkey took her." Dumbledore said looking worriedly, waving his wand at the spot. "There are no traces of magic, accept for Alex and Draco, so I can't tell you who else is responsible." Flitwick said also worried. "Professor, what will happen to Alex?" Neville ask, sounding scared for her, as Ron and Hermione and many others quickly went up to Dumbledore. "I will do all in my power to return Alex to safety, please everyone, head to your common rooms, I will inform you all, when Alex is found." Dumbledore said gravely, as the students, slowly left.

Once in their common room, Hermione, Ginny, Ron and Neville sat together, they couldn't believe that Alex was captured by Voldemort, right under the professors noses. "Alex had feared something like this would happen to her." Hermione suddenly said. "She will be alright Hermione, she is probably the strongest witch in Hogwarts." Ron said, but it was more to assure himself then others around him. "Ron's right, she will come out of this, remember what she been doing to Draco, I bet you, Draco spending his time now as a Ferret," Ginny said, trying unsuccessfully to lighten the mood, but knew it was pointless. "I'm heading to bed." Hermione said, leaving with tears in her eyes, as well as Ginny.

As the girls left, Neville turn to Ron. "Do you think, Alex will come through Alright." He asked looking worried. "I'm sure she will, remember-" Ron quickly stopped himself, since he almost told Neville about Alex, when she was Harry. "Yeah I know, she can beat up Malfoy without any problem so she might be able to handle herself." Neville said, since he didn't know what Ron was implying. "Yes you are right, and with Dumbledore and the others looking for her, we will see Alex again." Ron said, sounding like it would happen, then gave out a yawn. "Lets head to bed, we probably wont get any news tonight." Ron said, as Neville reluctantly followed behind.

In his office, Dumbledore gave out a worried sigh, before throwing powder in the fire place. "Professor Crystal!" he called into the flames, and she appeared. "Professor Dumbledore I was about to call you. Why can't I sense Alex anywhere in Hogwarts?" She asked worried. "Crystal, she was portkeyed away, I sent out wizards to find her, but I am not sure where to look." Dumbledore gravely said. "I will also send out my best Elementals, hopefully working together, we'll find her." Crystal informed him, and her head disappeared, as Dumbledore sat down. "Alexandra, please be alright" Dumbledore whispered, as he collapsed in his chair.