A/N: Alright. Siberian-Tigress here.Just have a note or two to say. This story takes palce during 5th year, but with a bunch of changes.First, Cedric isn't dead, second, Umbridge isn't a teacher. We don't even know if she'll make an apperence. There are a few more changes, but we'll tell you about them later. Um, the only other thing is everyone who in the books knows about OotP knows in this story too. Enjoy the story!

P.S. Oh yeah, thanks to lo22 and mystic-tear-dorps for re-viewing!

Chapter 1: What a Start to a Year

Mornings were too hectic in Chika's opinion. It had been two months since her mom had come and taken her away from school. It had been two months and two days since she had seen Nona Sancaster. Right now Chika was running around attempting to gather up all the dirty clothes that had accumulated around her room.

"Chika, if your clothes aren't downstairs in 10 minutes I'm starting the wash without them!"

"Alright Mom!" Chika yelled down the stairs as she grabbed the last sock that had found its way onto the top of her bookshelf. Running down the stairs, Chika tripped on the last step and face planted, all the clothes in her arms flying every which way.

"Stupid step, stupid carpet, stupid feet," Chika muttered as she got to her knees and started to pick up her clothes. Suddenly, under a pair of jeans, there was a shoe. This shoe was connected to a foot, which was connected to a leg, which happened to belong to a very intimidating man.

"Uh, MOM!" Chika just stared at the man, suddenly noticing her pair of pink, frilly heart panties on his head. Her mom ran into the room, stopped startled, and then started to laugh. The man reached up and pulled the underwear from his head and held it out to Chika. Chika, now beat red, took them and just sat there, staring.

"Well, now," Chika's mom had stopped laughing, "What are you doing in my living room?" The stranger seemed to suddenly remember why he was there.

"I'm here to speak with Chika Neverlend and Gloria Neverlend," he said, his voice smooth.

"Well, that's us," Chika's mom said, "Let's go sit in the kitchen and get some lemonade." The group went into the dining room; as the man and Chika sat down, Gloria went and took a pitcher of lemonade out of the fridge and three glasses from the cupboard. When everyone was settled the man began speaking.

"My name is Professor Severus Snape. I am the Potions Master at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry." Gloria perked up at this. "I have been sent by our head master, Albus Dumbledore, to offer Ms. Neverlend a position at our school." Chika's mind was going a million miles a second: I got in, this is an education worth having, Head Master Dumbledore sent him personally, and this professor had my underwear on his head, what a start to a year.

"But why my daughter?" Gloria asked.

"Professor Dumbledore seems to think that your daughter has a lot of talent, for he doesn't normally accept transfer students," as Snape spoke, Gloria beamed, "But, whether or not Ms. Neverlend actually has any talent has yet to be seen."

"Well, this certainly is an interesting offer. We'll have to consider it." Snape stood, leaving his untouched lemonade on the table. As Gloria also stood, he reached into the pocket of his robes and pulled out a letter.

"This letter explains everything that you will need to know if you decide to attend Hogwarts. If you do plan on attending, we would appreciate an owl at least two days before the start of term," he paused, "You do have an owl, don't you?" Gloria looked down her nose.

"Yes we do, we will send a letter soon." Snape nodded and headed towards the door. "Thank you, Professor Snape, I'm sure we'll be seeing you soon!" Gloria waved from the doorway as Snape turned onto a side street.

"Arrogant, impersonal," Gloria began muttering.

"Mom," Chika sighed, "we should start the wash."

Later that night, Chika was sitting on her bed holding the envelope. She was studying it in an attempt to decipher its secrets without actually having to open it. Her mother walked in, and discovered her daughter in intense concentration.

"Are you going to open it?" Chika jumped at the sound of her mother's voice. "You'll regret it if you don't."

"Oh, alright." Chika tried to move her hands, but they wouldn't. Gloria smiled and left her daughter to open it in peace. Chika took the envelope in two shaky hands. Carefully breaking the red wax seal, she removed the letter. Taking a deep breath, she unfolded it.

HOGWARTS SHOOL

of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore

(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,

Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Dear Ms. Neverlend,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find the enclosed list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than August 30. Please note: we normally do not except transfer students, so your letter has arrived later then the other students due to our long debates on your acceptance. Understand that you are still required to have all the books and equipment on the list. The Hogwarts Express will leave from King's Cross Station, Platform nine and three-quarters, at 11 o'clock.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall,

Deputy Headmistress

Chika read the letter twice in rapid succession before pulling two more pieces of parchment from the envelope. First was a list of books and supplies.

HOGWARTS SHOOL

of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

UNIFORM

Students are required to have:

Three sets of plain work robes (black)

One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)

One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)

COURSE BOOKS

All the students should have a copy of each of the following

The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1-5)

by Miranda Goshawk

A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot

Defensive Magical Theory by Wibert Slinkhard

One thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi

by Phyllida Spore

Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

by Newt Scamander

A Beginners' Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

Intermediate Guide to Transfiguration by Emric Witch

Advanced Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

Monster Book of Monsters

Ancient Runes Translations: A Beginners Guide

Cooking the Muggle Way by Kathy Carrot

OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 wand

1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set glass or crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set brass scales

1 standard potion kit

Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad

Following the supply list was a permission slip. Upon taking this out, Chika almost squealed with excitement. Hogsmeade was one of the towns that her family has never had a chance to visit, and now her school would be taking trips there periodically. Making sure not to crinkle the paper and risk her chances of not being able to go, she carefully held it at a readable distance.

HOGWARTS SHOOL

of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of Student,

Those students above 3rd year are permitted to visit the town of Hogsmeade on certain weekends. Please fill out and sign the lines below.

I, ­­, hereby give permission for my son/daughter, to visit the town of Hogsmeade on certain weekends provided they do not break any school rules.

X Date

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall,

Deputy Headmistress

Chika looked over all the papers and sat back. Debating in her head she sighed.

"So ya got kicked out?" a muffled voice from the far side of the room said.

"Jake!" Chika shouted, running to the window and opening it.

"Hey Cheek," Jake said, using her nickname, "I missed you."

"I missed you too," she said as he climbed into the room. He proceeded to give her a very large bear hug.

"So really, did you get kicked out?" Breaking their embrace, he led her over to her desk. Taking the chair while she sat on the bed, he looked at her expectantly.

"Well, I guess I did something stupid."

"Even I could have told you that," he pronounced sarcastically.

"I wasn't alone though. Another girl was there. She got booted out too."

"So, you still did it?" There were a few moments of silence. "What'd you do anyway?" Jake asked.

"We…uh…well we…I really don't want to say," Chika finished lamely.

"Cheek," Jake began, "was it that bad."

"Yeah, kind of." Chika stared at her shoes for a minute or two before looking at him.

"Jake, wh-" she was cut off by a yell from downstairs.

"Chika! Are you still up?" Her mom started up the stairs.

"I better get out of here," Jake started towards the window, "You know how she likes me to use the door."

"I'll see you tomorrow?" Chika followed him to the window. He smiled and kissed her cheek.

"Yeah, tomorrow." He left and Chika closed the window. Why does he do this to me? She watched him jump the fence dividing their yards.

"Chika?" her mom's voice came from the door, "shouldn't you be in bed?"

"Yeah, mom. I'm going now." Her mom left and she turned off the light, drifting off to sleep.