Apparently, potions was much easier. Although she had arrived late and Professor Slughorn did look a bit disgruntled, Nagini was quickly forgiven when he realized how talented she was with it.

Although the potion was a simple one, a few had trouble with it. But seeing that it required on wandwork, Nagini found it very easy.

"Ah, yes," Professor Slughorn began, "very good Miss Regin. You know, how would you like to join a few of your fellow students and I to a little get together down at my dungeon tonight? A little start of term party."

"Er…I'm not sure, I'll probably have tons of homework."

"Oh come on," he boomed, "It's the start of term, we won't be all night, come after you finish!"

"I'll try," Nagini said, feeling distinctly uncomfortable.

Just then, the bell rang and Nagini gathered her things and hurried out

The rest of her morning was uneventful. After her History of Magic class, Nagini felt distinctly sleepy as she made her way to the Great Hall. She suddenly found that Voldemort had caught up to her, his bag laden with books as well.

"How was your first day back?" he asked, grinning slyly.

"I got held back by Dumbledore," she told him.

His grin faltered slightly. "what did he want?"

"He saw me using my regular magic."

"You haven't figured out how to use a wand properly yet right?"

She sighed, "No."

"Well, what did he say?"

"Just that he wanted me to try using a wand in the future and other rubbish."

He seemed to be a bit happier after hearing her say that what Dumbledore said was rubbish. "You don't like him?" she asked.

"No," he sighed, "He was the one who picked me up from my muggle orphanage. He knows a bit too much about me for my liking."

"Besides that, Slughorn invited me to some start of term party."

"Same with me, you should go, if he finds you interesting enough, he has some very good connections you may be able to use."

Nagini had by no means even considered going before, but seeing that at least one person she somewhat knew was going to be there, she had immediately made her mind up to attend it. "Fine."

Suddenly, what seemed to be a very excitable first year had followed joined them. "Hi Tom!"

Voldemort twitched with distaste but ignored him. He and Nagini entered the Great Hall without another word. However, she had noticed the boy beginning to choke and twitch and suddenly stop, as if nothing had ever happened though looking extremely fearful.

It was only until they had sat down at the table when he seemed to return to normal.