Chapter 4 – You know you can review, it won't hurt.
Everything was set up in the Great Hall, the usual staff tables had been returned to the front of the room. "Just like always." Alex thought to herself as she walked towards the rest of the staff members who had arrived early.
Minerva and Dumbledore were both looking younger, with the stress of Voldemort gone they were able to relax again. In fact the entire feel of Hogwarts was more relaxed then it had been in years.
"Alex, my dear you are looking lovely as always." Dumbledore smiled, greeting her with a warm hug.
"Hello Albus." She smiled. "Good summer?" She asked taking her usual seat at the table, the seat next to her left open for Severus.
"Alex, how good to see you again." Minerva smiled, "I heard that you had quite the summer holiday."
"Yes, a very interesting summer." Alex said with an uncomfortable laugh, hoping that she wouldn't have to discuss the events that much.
"Hello everyone, welcome back." Dumbledore smiled brightly at everyone at the table. Harry and Lupin were sitting near Alex, with the acceptation of Minerva, Albus and three other teachers the room was empty.
"Severus already keeping to his office?" Minerva asked with an amused smile.
"Must be, I'm engaged to the most anti-social man in the Wizarding world." Alex said with a laugh.
"You knew that before we got engaged." Came Snape's voice from behind.
"And I'll know that after we get married too." Alex and Minerva laughed.
"Women will still be a mystery to me." Snape mumbled, taking his seat next to Alex.
"So you've picked a date at last?" Dumbledore asked with a hopeful smile.
"Not exactly but we have decided that it will be this winter." Alex grinned, sneaking her hand down to Severus' under the table.
"Of course, the winter would be perfect for the two of you." Dumbledore said, sharing a pleased smile with Minerva.
"You two are getting married?" Lupin asked, looking down towards Alex.
"Yes, very soon hopefully." Alex said, raising an eyebrow at Snape.
"Congratulations." Lupin smiled at them, then leaned into whisper to Harry, "Sirius will be interested to hear about this."
"Why?"
"He used to have quite the crush on Alex." He replied with a nostalgic grin on his face…
Next chapter is a flashback, since that's what I seem best at. Reviews please.