Hi everyone. I forgot to write some things before the last chapter, so here goes...

1) I don't own Harry Potter or any of the other characters in J. K. Rowling's books (sniff sniff)

2) I do own the Nodins and Shytorks so if you want to use them you have to ask me first.

3) Thoughts are in 'thoughts' and Shytork thoughts are like this "Shytork thoughts"

4) The only one who can hear Alianna talking is Alexian, although if Alianna wanted to she could use Alexian's voice. It would just sound a little different, because she is metal.

5) This is my first fic so I will ask you to help as much as possible. That means that you have to review. I am a little upset that I posted the first chapter last month and I have yet to receive a review (good or bad). So please review.

THANK YOU

Fiery Nodin

**Chapter Two** Laughter

Draco Lucius Malfoy sat staring at the head table in shock. Professor Snape was laughing at something Alexian said or did. He was not sure, but the site was not something that many have ever seen. He was also still in shock after what had just happened with the sorting hat. The Slythern didn't know what to think of the new girl. His godfather informed him of her but he had a feeling that even Severus was in the dark when it came to this new development.

A hand touched his shoulder. "What do you want Crabbe?" Draco gave him a look of disgust, at which he removed his hand.

"I just wanted to know if you were going to eat that." He pointed to the plate in front of Draco. "Cause you aren't eating, you are staring at the new girl."

Draco's cheeks started turning pink. He could not believe that he was so distracted by her that it would be that apparent. Glancing around he saw that most of the Slytherin table was looking at him as well. 'Not good' He thought.

"For your information I was not staring at her I was thinking and that just happens to be the direction I was looking at. As for my food you may have all of it, but this" he picked up a roll "and this" with the other hand he picked up his drink. Goyle's eyes lit up and he grabbed for the plate of deserts. Crabbe was pulling the bigger plate of food his direction. Draco caught in the middle had to lean back to keep from wearing food.

'Well that was interesting' Draco thought 'I really need to watch my self around here. Crabbe and Goyle my not notice much if I keep food in front of them, but others like Zabini or Pansy. They definitely will.' They were the closest thing to friends he had. Draco never had many friends because he didn't trust anyone. He had a good reason to, if anyone were to meet his father they would not ask why.

He sighed and looked up at the head table again. She was really something. Draco felt drawn to her beauty. Not many people knew, but he was part Veela. That part of him appreciated her stunning looks. He had not yet found his mate and was anxious to find out whom he would be with for the rest of his life. This new girl was defiantly worth looking at. She also made friends with Seveus witch was a plus. If she was not his mate, then having a relationship with her would not hurt either of them. Draco just hoped she was not like Granger. 'Bloody annoying girl she is.'

He smirked as he looked over at the Gryffiindor table. 'Sainte Potter' and his followers were eating and holding a conversation. 'They do look like they are having fun now aren't they. Probably talking about how fun their summers were.' Not that he really cared. Draco decided that he would not think about them anymore for it was to depressing. He resolved to finish eating and go to bed before anything else could go wrong.

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Harry was confused. The hat never did that before. Who she was bothered him. He had seen she face somewhere. His attention was brought back to the table when Hermione waved a hand in front of his face. She gave him a worried look

"You ok Harry? You look kind of lost." Ron asked him between bites.

"Yeah, just wondering about the new girl. I think I've seen her somewhere before, but I have no idea where."

"It'll come back to you, Harry." Hermione assured him. "But I do know what you mean. She does remind me of someone. I'll bet we're thinking of the same person. What is it now Ron?" she asked. He was tugging on her sleeve.

"Her face isn't the only weird thing going on. Look at Malfoy. He's staring right at her, like she needs that kind of attention. Just because she's good looking he thinks its ok to drool at her. Disgusting!" The look on Ron's face was enough to make Harry laugh.

"Sorry Ron, but I don't see what ether of you see. She's not my type." At this Hermione laughed as well. Ron's ears just turned as red as his hair.

Harry had informed them of his preference over the summer. His friend were both ok with it, all though Ron was still embarrassed at the thought. So far they had supported him, but he hoped they would still continue to do so when they found out whom he had a crush on. He was dreading the day when they would ask. It's not every day your friends find out you have a crush on the 'greasy git of a Potions Master' as Ron would have said. Harry was afraid they would hate him for liking someone like Snape. This time it was the youngest Weasley who interrupted his thoughts.

"So, Harry, you haven't tolled them yet have you?" Ginny whispered. He had tolled her when she asked. After the Chamber of Secrets- incident they had become much closer. He would often tell her things that he thought would bother Ron and Hermione. She liked the idea of being in the little group he trusted.

"No, I haven't, and I am afraid to. Ron will be so disgusted and I don't even want to think what Hermione will do when I tell them. He's been so mean to them it's hard to say what will happen. That and I don't know if he is even gay. If I should even get my hopes up." Harry sighted. Ginny reached over and laid her hand on his back.

"It'll be all right, Harry. I think they'll be OK with it." She reassured him. He smiled at her before turning back to watch the head table again. Professor Snape was talking to the new girl. They seamed to be having a good time at that.

'She gets along with Sev, and he with her. She probably should have been put in Slythern. What was her name again...O yah Alexian something. I wonder why she moved in her final year.' Harry's mind was going a mile a minute making it hard for him the concentrate on the conversation Ron and Hermione were having. 'He looks so relaxed. She can't be that bad if she can loosen Sev up that much. Maybe we should talk to her. She can't have that many friends when she just moved here. Then she made friends with Sev. He so hot when he does that with his hair.' Harry's thoughts were moving quickly in a sick and twisted direction, involving only himself, his potions master, and a pair of red fizzy thong underwear. (he he he bad thoughts)

Ron looked at him and laughed. "Harry mate, you have this wired expression on your face." The red head almost fell of the bench, he was laughing so hard. "What were you thinking?"

Ron's question got the attention of most of their friends. they all sat hopefully waiting for an answer. The unruly haired teen turned bright red in the face and mumbled something inaudible.

"I bet he was having thoughts of an indecent nature. You boys rarely think of anything else." Hermione's comment only made Harry's face go redder (if that's possible). Most of the Gryffindor table burst in to fits of laughter. Harry decided then he would sneak some food and finish his dinner in the comfort of his room. Where he hoped he would be left in relative pace. After asking his bushy haired friend for the password, he gathered what was left of his food and escaped the howling laughter disrupting the Great Hall.

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Draco woke to a lot of noise in the common room. There were so many voices talking at once that it was imposable for him to get back to sleep. 'This would only happen on the only day we could sleep in. Bloody rude if you ask me.' He got up and headed to the bathroom to shower and dress for the day. As he passed the other bedrooms he heard part of a conversation.

"...Gorgeous I tell you. Not like the other girls here. Bet she's pureblood and rich to boot." The first voice said.

A second voice cut in. "Well if she is then we all know that Draco's father would have said something to him about her."

"That's a great idea. Lets ask Draco a bout her. He'll know if she is single."

Draco walked faster down the hall. He didn't want any one interrogating him this early in the morning, and he had nothing to tell them. He was tolled her name and a little about what she was like, but that was all. Not enough to calm the hordes if they wanted information. As he continued down the hall some one called his name. 'Great. Not fast enough.' A moment latter Zabini caught up with him.

"Dray, not trying to give me the slip, are you? I wanted to know if you knew any thing about the new girl. Everyone does. You didn't seem surprised to see her there last night. So, come on give." The other Slytherin slid his arm around Draco's shoulder.

"Yes, as a mater a fact, I was trying to get away from the questioning. You of all people should know that I don't want to hold an in-depth conversation this early in the morning when I could be sleeping. Not that any of you gits would have noticed. Your all yelling at the top of your lungs and there is no way anyone could get any sleep in this place." He turned and glared at his friend.

"OK, I get the point. I'll ask you after breakfast, but you better be ready to spill, cause I don't know how long I can keep the others off your back." With that parting remark Zabini headed back up the hall. 'What else could go wrong. And just think term hasn't even started yet.'

Draco managed to shower and dress with out any more encounters. It wasn't long before he was in the Great Hall eating. 'I wonder if she will be here or eat in her rooms?' His thought once again turned to Alexian as he slowly worked on his breakfast.

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When Severus got to the head table for breakfast there were only two chairs left next to each other. On one side was Hagrid and the other was Dumbleldore. He chose the one next to the headmaster. The lesser of two evils one might say. He had no sooner started eating when someone flopped in to the seat between himself and Hagrid. He turned to see a slumped figure with blood red hair almost falling a sleep in the food on the table in front of them.

"Well good morning, Alexian. I would ask you how you are feeling, but the question has already been answered." He smiled when the only sound that came from the young woman was a soft growl. "Not a morning person are you?" This time he was rewarded with a grunt and then a mumble. "What was that? I am not sure I understood that last part."

"I said 'I need coffee'. Do they serve coffee here?" Alex rolled her head to look up at him, not bothering to pick up her head. 'Its just to much effort to do anything this early in the morning.' Her thoughts were heard and received an answering laughter.

"And just what would your mother say? She always wanted you up before seven thirty. Here it is after nine and your still half a sleep." Alianna's comment brought about more growling and a mumbled "Insane people and their ungodly hours" The hall was once again interrupted by the sound of laughter. All the students stared in awe. Their greasy git was laughing.

"I don't think I have ever had the pleasure of hearing that remark before." Came the older mans reply when he was able to speak again.

"Sorry Professor. I didn't realize that I said that out loud. I am still not awake."

"I am sure the rest of the student body was most grateful for the display of humor. They may still be in shock when class starts and I'll be able to have a quiet class for once." He chuckled softly. Alexian had yet to move more than a few inches since she had collapsed into the chair. "You seem to be one of the few who can bring out the sense of humor in me. I am truly grateful to have you as a friend, but I would not tell anyone if I were you. They would think you had gone insane."

"Thanks Sir, and I wont tell anybody"

"Your most welcome." Smiling the potions master then turned back to his breakfast.

"You never answered my question. Do they have coffee here?" Professor Snape looked down at Alexian to answer her question when something caught his eye.

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I thought I'd add to the story. A little Harry/Snape, But the mane story will still focus on Alexian and Draco. Hope that's ok. You should all be glad I had help with the spelling and grammar, or we would have had things like Baco, Pofeser Swape, and freakfast. To Rizabif : I send you a grr. Let me know if you like it.