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Ok they look kind of scary.

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So people, I heard that reviews are good for your health, no really they are. Um, cough cough.

Hehehe, so yeah I couldn't stay away. Who needs to pass exams anyways? Now my problem is that this is everything I have to date so I have no idea when I'll get enough for another chap. I do have an entire week between my exams finishing and classes starting again so I do intend to spend some serious time in front of the screen.

I also have some other stories in the mill, so if I get enough of them I'll put them up for your approval.

Am hoping to start updating once a month, say at the start what do you think, that way whatever new material I have will go up and everyone will know when to check back for more, sound good?

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Chapter 5:

Ginny joined the group just as Ron was finishing his tale of Draco the amazing bouncing ferret.

**Well I guess their going to do everything in their power to put Draco in a bad light, even though she's friends with him.**

"Having fun?"

"Ginny my darling sister (Ginny glared at him, which he ignored), you just missed me telling Alicia some of our favourite tales of Hogwarts."

"I heard. It's very nice of you to make fun of Alicia's friend like that, in fact you kind of remind me of someone. Now who could that be, oh yeah, Malfoy." At this everyone in the group (except Ron-of course) laughed hysterically.

"So what's Care of Magical Creatures like?" Alicia asked in hopes of changing the subject, she could tell that Ron did not like that comment and she didn't want a fight to start over it.

Harry, knowing how Ron was, decided that the change in subject was probably a good idea. "Brilliant. Although Hagrid usually overdoes it with the creatures he brings for the class to see."

"I take it Hagrid is the teacher?"

"Yeah."

"So Alicia, what class did you take back at your old school, was it something like Care of Magical Creatures?" Hermione asked from her seat. She'd wanted to ask about Alicia's classes back in America to see if there was anything she could suggest to make the transition easier for her.

"Study of Magical Species? Yeah, it sounds pretty much the same, only in America we looked more at the different species than actually interacting with the creatures."

"What kind of creatures did you study?" Ginny asked.

"Well, last year we did an in depth project on dragons, I even got to study some up close. My tutor, Dr Smith had an Antipodean Opaleye in the forests at his home back in Australia, so he brought some of us students out to his home for a field trip over Christmas break so we could see what it was like. It was really awesome."

"Wow, that's so bloody cool. Wait till Hagrid hears that, he'll go nuts. He's gonna love you."

"Um, Ron? As nice as I'm sure Hagrid is, I have a strict policy about getting involved with teachers."

"Ha ha, you know what I mean."

"Speaking about Hagrid you guys should probably think about going if you want to get to class in time." Ginny said noticing that most of the hall had emptied for class. **I am soo glad I have a free now, no more running off after dinner.**

"Shoot, come on guys, we gotta go." Harry said gathering up his things. As much as he knew Hagrid wouldn't hold it against them for being late, he still didn't like being late for class.

"See ya later Ginny."

"Bye Alicia, Bye guys. Meet you in the common room later."

"Sure thing, I have something I wanted to run by you anyway, so eightish?"

"Okay."

Leaving the hall Hermione turned to Alicia, "What did you want to talk to Ginny about, anything I can help with."

"Oh you know. I just wanted to hang out. I get to see you guys in class all day, but I don't see that much of Gin. Just wanted to see how her classes are going."

"Why do I get the feeling that there's more that you're not saying?" Hermione enquired, a smile tugging at the side of her mouth.

"Ok, so there is, but I just want to check something out first. Don't want to say anything in case I'm wrong, ya know?"

"Sure thing. Is it about a boy, cause I've been saying that she really should start dating. Maybe if we gang up on her she'll give in and finally say yes to one of the many guys that ask her out."

"Why miss Granger, you sneaky little thing you, ganging up on our friend, that wouldn't be very nice. Anyways, I didn't know you were so into dating, is there anyone special in your life or should we be looking for you too."

Alicia was pleased to see that Hermione glanced toward Ron before blushing and saying "I don't really have time to date, what with studying for my exams and all, but Ginny should have some fun."

"Well, we'll see about getting Ginny a fella, I'm sure there are a few prospects. And who knows, maybe we'll get you one while we're at it, how do you fell about tall red heads with fiery tempers?" Smiling she watched as Hermione's eye's bulged and she turned to stare at her. Smirking she continues, "Don't worry, I won't tell him." Hermione relaxed at hearing it but froze in fear when Alicia added the word "Yet.".

"How did you know anyway? No one else figured it out."

"Well I suppose I figured it out cause I just met you guys and I have an outsiders perspective of things. But I'm pretty sure Harry and Gin know but just leave it up to you guys. Their not stupid you know."

"So what you're saying is that everyone knows except for Ron."

"Pretty much." Smiling she turned and noticing they had dropped behind the boys in their conversation started to jog to catch up. "Come on Hermione; don't want to be late for class."

*****

Draco sat looking around the class gathered outside Hagrid hut.

**Looks like those idiots are going to be late, as usual. This class would be a lot easier to hack if Potter and co weren't always late. They don't even get into shit over it. Stupid Potter. Oh here they come, oh no don't rush on account of us your highness, we love waiting for you numbskulls to show up before we can start. Why Alicia would want to be friends with them is any one's guess.**

"Hey Draco." Alicia gasped as she came up beside him, "Man am I out of shape or what! I don't care what people say, exercise CAN kill you." The others seeing Alicia going over to Draco decided to leave them to themselves and went to join the class.

"I wouldn't exactly say you're out of shape, in fact I'm pretty sure a lot of the boys like your shape."

"Hey, that's just gross. (Thinks about it for a second) Ok, just for arguments sake who likes my shape?" She asked as she tried to innocently check out the guys in their class.

"I am not going to feed your ego by telling you that half the school fancied you as soon as you walked into the great hall."

Alicia pretended to pout, "Only half?"

Draco laughed and slung his arm around her shoulder, "well, maybe slightly more than half, I'm not sure how many of the girls are open minded about things like that, and of course the first years can't really be accounted for, their much too young to be thinking about things like that."

Alicia couldn't help but smile at Draco. She was so glad they were friends, they just clicked. In fact other than him the only other person here with the same kind of quirky sense of humour was Ginny, which just made her even more sure that they would be perfect together. But then again there were obviously things she didn't know about Draco, as Hermione had made perfectly clear earlier.

"I suppose. So Draco, can I ask you something?"

Draco, getting the feeling this was going to be a serious question looked at her. **why do I get the feeling this is not going to be good?**

"Yeah, sure. You can ask me anything."

"Why do you hate Harry and Ron and Hermione so much?"

**Yup, not good.**

"It's not really that I hate them, it's more like they bug me. They get away with everything. They could break every school rule there is and they'd still get away with it. It just makes me mad."

"Okay, I kinda understand that, but why do you always make fun of them, I don't really get that sort of impression from you but from what I've heard you sort of bully everyone."

"It's sort of hard to explain, can we talk about it after class, I'll walk with you back to the castle, we can talk then okay?"

"Sure, okay." Noticing a burly man coming out of the hut the class was gathered around Alicia asked out of the side of her mouth, "Is this Hagrid?"

"Yup, and be warned, this guy has been known to endanger the lives of his students on a regular basis."

"I consider myself warned and am ready to face whatever beasts that await us."

NOTES:

What kind of beasts await them, you'll have to wait for 6. Wanna guess lol?

5th chappie, I'm so proud of me right now. Won't bore you with small talk, but I will say that the next chap will be up mid February. Please review now. Please, please? Desperate need of inspiration, starting to feel unloved (sniffle) lol.

THANKS:

WOW: lol, don't worry, I barely understand what I'm think half of the time, I can hardly expect you to. To answer your question about Alicia's lineage, both her parents are muggle borns. I don't think it's gonna get bad though, I think they have a twisted layed back kind of approach in their friendship. Anyways, that's all to come in chap six, hope you can wait that long. Also thank you for reviewing twice, it's cool that you took the time to come back.

PAM: see how easily swayed I am? Lol, and I have to agree with ya. All hail the bad boys, but that wasn't exactly were I wanted Draco to be in my fic so I took the easy way out 'want draco to be good, blame the father!' anyways, thanks for reviewing again(yeah me, you came back lol) and I hope to hear from you again for my future chaps.

PS. I think the person who invented school is long dead, but thanks for the thought anyway lol