Yes I know it has been forever since I updated. I had major writer's block and couldn't think of anything to write until today.

Review: Zane is Rose's cousin, Helenn is Zane's wife, Simon is Rose's dad. Shamiko is my brother's character, AKA Rose's only friend.

Yeah, now we begin.

Potions-noun-definition-a class created to allow students to blow things up and believably claim it was an accident.

I waited outside the potions room fearfully. If this class was anything like my others the room would not be standing by the end. Slughorn poked his head (or rather his belly) out the door to invite us in. He greeted each of us as we walked past, paying special attention to the well connected of the group.

The other twelve students naturally divided themselves into three groups. I stayed near the back next to a sleeping Shimaku, hopping not to be noticed. I noticed four potions on the table in the front as I pulled out my book and scales.

"Now then I've prepared a few potions for you to look at," Slughorn gestured to the four potions, "Anyone tell me what this one is?"

Hermione's hand immediately flew into the air. "It's Veritaserum, a colorless, odorless potion that forces the drinker to tell the truth," she said when Slughorn pointed at her.

"Very, very good! Now, who can-?" he started while gesturing towards the next cauldron as Hermione's hand shot in the air.

"It's Polyjuice Potion, sir."

"Excellent, excellent! Now this one here…yes my dear?"

"It's Amortentia!"

"And I suppose you know its uses?"

"It's the most powerful love potion in the world!"

I sighed and leaned forward on my hand. I never had been the kind of person to listen to discussions in class, I usually zoned out completely. I like doing things, not listening, which is probably the reason I was banned from the potions lab at Beauxbatons. Ahh…good times.

I listened enough to catch "Draught of Living Death". Drat, I hate that potion. Overall I wasn't that stressed. I could follow directions to potions fairly well, it was like following a recipe, except much, much worse if you mess up. I turned to page ten and started, careful to follow the steps exactly. If I remember correctly if you double the amount of ingredients added in step three you can produce a magnificent explosion…

I was extremely careful not to double any ingredients in any steps. I could not afford to explode a potions room on my first day. My potion was a deep purple by the time Slughorn called for us to stop. I was rather happy with myself, I had managed to get fairly far along when I concentrated on not blowing myself up.

Slughorn gave a small nod when he looked in my cauldron, when he got to Harry, Ron, and Hermione's table he gave an approving nod at Hermione's and a sudden delighted smile at Harry's. "The clear winner! One bottle of Felix Felicis, as promised, and use it well!"

"That's odd, Harry is horrible at potions," Shimaku woke up long enough to comment.

Wait, what just happened?

I woke up the next morning to the sound of people moving around the dormitory. I thought for a moment, why is Zane in my room? Then I remembered I was not at my cousin's house, I was at Hogwarts. I groaned and pulled my covers over my head.

I heard the girls exit one by one. I finally convinced myself I had to get up. I rolled off my bed and started digging through my trunk, Helen had packed it magically and it was already a mess.

I finally found robes and pulled them on over my head. I pulled out a brush and began to work through the tangles in my hair. When I found it acceptable I walked down to the Great Hall.

The week passed much like the first day. Snape drilled us on nonverbal spells in D.A.D.A. class. Flitwick and McGonagall were completely non-understandable. Slughorn poured praise on Harry while I managed not to blow anything up. Shimaku slept in his seat next to me all day, occasionally waking up long enough to make comments that made me feel extremely dumb.

I woke up one morning to silence. I didn't think I was late but I hurried to get dressed. When I was done getting ready I glanced around the dormitory. Everyone was laying in their beds asleep. I pulled out my watch and glanced at the face. I looked back at my sleeping dorm mates then back to the watch before climbing back in bed.

It was a Saturday.

Nico-Ha ha she woke up early on a Saturday.

Lily-Why the f are you in my HP story?

Nico-Because I can.

Lily-fine *rolls eyes*

Nico-Review please!