Albus didn't have much to say about Transfiguration. Professor Clayworth droned on and on about how the year would go on. Rose was the only student who was paying full attention. Most students were either trying to stay awake or scribbling on their scrolls. Albus, who was sitting next to David, was playing a game of tic tac toe with him. Neither of them won but it was something to do.

Finally the bell rang and the students began to file out of the classroom. "Don't forget class we'll be working on concentration next time." Professor Clayworth said before the first student left.

David and Albus yawned as Rose chatted amiably next to them about Professor Clayworth's lecture. "He seems like a very bright teacher although one has to be bright to teach Transfiguration. I do hope we learn how to change big items instead of the usual matches into a needle. Tomorrow he said we'll be doing experiments on how to keep concentration."

The three Gryffindor's were stepped to the side as the halls became crammed with students. "We have a small break before lunch." Rose said to the two boys. "I think I'll head to the library and see if I can find some light reading." Rose's definition of light reading was very similar to her mother's.

"I'm going to go check on Alfred."

"Do you mind if I tag along? I want to make sure I have my books for the next two classes." David asked shyly.

Albus nodded. "It's alright with me. We'll meet you in the Great Hall after break Rose." Rose nodded and headed into the direction of the library. Albus and David kept to the side as they heading toward the Grand Staircase. The staircases were tame now and didn't move when Albus and David walked up them.

They came upon the portrait of the Fat Lady. She was humming to herself and playing with her hair. "Cor Leonis." Albus said.

"Enter." She said without even a glance. The portrait swung open and the two boys climbed in. There were hardly any students in the common room. Albus and David walked up the stairs and entered their dorm room. Alfred was jumping between the beds when the boys walked in. When he saw Albus he ran toward him.

"Hello Alfred." Albus said as he held Alfred. Alfred jumped on Albus' shoulder as he reached for his food. After feeding Alfred, Albus turned and saw David waiting patiently on his bed. "Ready?"

David nodded and the two boys headed out. David was the first out the portrait door but stopped halfway. "What's wrong?" Albus asked. Albus looked around him and saw Willow standing outside of the portrait waiting. She kept her eyes on the floor and held a note in her hand.

"Hello Willow." Albus said as David finally moved out of the portrait. Willow looked up at Albus with a look of shock again. Without a word she raised her hands and handed him the note. Albus took it and opened it. Inside it read:

Dear Albus,

Hello Albus this is Hagrid. I was wondering if You and Rose would like to have tea with me after your last class. You may bring some of your new class friends if you like as well. Please tell Willow you response as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Hagrid

Albus smiled and looked up at Willow. "Tell Hagrid we will come and have tea with him." Willow nodded and hurried off without a word. Albus watched her leave and wondered why she was so quiet. She spoke freely when they first met but now she didn't say anything.

"Would you like to come with us to visit Hagrid?" Albus asked David.

"I would love too but Mr. Longbottom said he wanted to speak with me after class."

"When did you speak with Neville?" Albus asked as they began to head toward the Great Hall.

"After the feast I got separated from the rest of the group. Some of the seventh year Slytherin's stared mocking me as followed me. Mr. Longbottom appeared and they quickly disappeared. He helped me find my way back with the group before anyone noticed. He said 'I was like you when I was your age. I think I have something that might help."

"Neville is a good guy. Maybe he'll give you his Remembrall." Albus joked. Neville had finally found it a few years ago but then he forgot where he placed it.

They met up with Rose in the Great Hall right when lunch started. Albus told Rose about tea with Hagrid and she agreed to it right away. The rest of Albus' day went by smoothly. After lunch he had Charms with Ravenclaw then Defense against the Dark Arts with Slytherin. Charms was taught by Professor Chilcott. Professor Chilcott joked about how in his younger years he was a magician in the Muggle World but was never caught by the Ministry of Magic. No one knew if it was a true story but it was better than him teaching.

In Defense against the Dark Arts, this was taught by Professor Ashdown, interested Albus. Professor Ashdown was female and a retired auror. Professor talked about how she would bring in other retired aurors to teach the class tricks and new spells they learned on the field. Albus sat next to Scorpius again in Defense against the Dark Arts. Professor Ashdown stared at them for a minute but shrugged and let them be. Rose sat with David in the front of class mainly because she was asking Professor Ashdown a list of questions.

Albus told Scorpius about tea with Hagrid after class. Scorpius looked at him with a look. "Will he want a Malfoy in his hut?"

"He said we could invite some class friends." Scorpius sighed and nodded. "I'll come along."

Albus and Scorpius were both hit in the back of the head at the same time. They turned around and saw Professor Ashdown staring at them. "Well, well, well I never thought I'd have to tell a Malfoy and a Potter to keep quiet in my class. I hope I never have to do it again." With that Professor walked back to the front of the classroom and continued her lesson. Albus began to write down what she was saying but he was only half-listening.

After class ended Albus and Scorpius waited for Rose. Rose took her time and didn't look at Scorpius. Instead she walked ahead of the boys toward the door. The three students left the castle and headed toward Hagrid's Hut. The heard Fang II barking loudly in the hut as they approached. Rose knocked loudly on the door and waited patiently. The door opened and Rose ended up lying on the ground. Fang II was licking her face and pressed her down in the dirt.

"Fang! Leave Rosie alone!" Hagrid yelled. When Hagrid stepped out of the hut the trio had to look up to see his face. Hagrid hadn't aged much in the past nineteen years. His hair had one streak of gray hair but that was it. Fang II hopped off Rose and ran off into the Forbidden Forest. "Be back for supper girl!" Hagrid yelled after her.

Albus and Scorpius helped Rose stand up. Rose pulled a couple of leaves out of her hair as Albus brushed dirt off her robes. Hagrid laughed loudly. "Hello children. How are you all?" Hagrid gave the three one big hug. "Come in come in." He said stepping back so the trio could walk into the hut.

Hagrid's hut had grown since the last wizarding war. The room was taller due to a small loft being placed above Hagrid's door. Albus looked up there and saw a four post bed and a small chest at the foot of it. A ladder was placed to access it. There was a curtain that, if pulled out, would conceal the loft. "Headmaster Artemis gave me a bed so that Willow could have nice bed of her own. Professor Clayworth extended the hut for me so that there was more room. Have a seat the tea is almost ready." Hagrid went to the fireplace where a kettle was cooking.

The trio sat in Hagrid's big chair together with Albus comfortably in the middle. The door to the hut opened and Willow came walking in. "I'm back Papa. Artemis said that the entrance to the south passageway is changing again." Now that he was up close to Willow he saw that she wore simple clothes. She wore a brown skirt with a red patch on it and a long sleeved green shirt that had years of dirt on it. Willow wiped her hands on her skirt and turned to see the trio sitting there. Her eyes went in shock and she stopped talking.

"Hello Willow." Rose said jumping off the chair. She hugged Willow who hugged her back. Willow waved to the two boys who waved back. "You must stay for tea. There's so much we can talk about." Rose grabbed Willow's hand and sat at Hagrid's table. Albus couldn't hear what they were talking about but he knew Willow was interested in the conversation.

Hagrid turned and smiled at Albus. "So how are you liking Hogwarts? Is it all you thought it was going to be?"

Albus nodded. "It is all I thought and more."

Hagrid nodded and turned to Scorpius. "And what about you…." Hagrid couldn't remember the boy's name.

"Scorpius and I find it very interesting. The teacher's seem bright and intelligent."

"They should be. Hogwarts has the best teacher's in all of the world." Hagrid said with pride. "You will learn so much in your seven years here at Hogwarts. First year is always the best year." The kettle whistled and Hagrid went to set tea out for everyone.

The tea was very good and tasted sweetly. Hagrid asked all three about their day and no one had anything bad to say. Rose talked about her interest in the Tranfiguration class. This lead to Scorpius saying how he would master the class before his fifth year. The two got into a heated discussion about who would be better. Hagrid listened to the two intently while Albus saw Willow get up and stand near the front door.

Albus got off the chair and stood next to her. "So you saw the red moon last night too?" Willow looked up in shock but nodded.

"I had a bad dream last night. When I went to get fresh air I saw the moon. I saw you staring at it too but I thought I was only imagining it." She said as she looked out the window.

"Did your dream involve a stone with a red light beaming out of it?" Albus asked her as he looked out the window as well.

"And the word prophecy being said over and over." Willow said glancing at him from the corner of her eye.

"Strange dream huh?"

"Very strange." She said in agreement. They both looked up at the moon, which was rising slowly up the sky. Albus wondered if he would have that dream again tonight but he didn't care. He knew he didn't have to go through it alone. He had Willow to talk to about it.

There was a loud howl coming from the Forbidden Forest. Willow opened the door and stepped outside. "Fang!" She yelled. Albus followed her outside and saw her yelling at the Forest.

Fang II came running out and stopped in front of Willow. Willow stared into Fang's eyes as if she was speaking with her. Albus heard a hissing coming from the forest. He looked into the forest and saw a pair of red eye gleaming at him. Fang II growled and stood in front of the two children. The hissing sounded like a snakes hiss but the eyes were high up, like a pair of human eyes. They got closer and closer.

Hagrid's hut door flew open. Hagrid ran out with his crossbow and pointed it toward the eyes. "Get behind me children." Hagrid ordered. Albus and Willow did as he said and saw the red eyes come closer and closer. "I told you to stay away from here. Your kind isn't welcome!" The eyes stopped moving and hovered for a moment. Then they slowly backed away and disappeared into the darkness.

"Hagrid what was that?" Albus asked. Hagrid ignored him and looked down at Willow. Willow's eyes looked distant. Albus realized Willow was clinging to his robe tightly. Hagrid bent down and patted Willow's shoulder. "It's okay Willow. It's gone now."

Willow nodded her head but she didn't change. Hagrid frowned and turned to Albus. "Would you mind helping her inside? I'll explain everything once we are in there." Albus nodded and took Willow's hands from his robe. He helped her inside and sat her down next to the fire. She was shaking and her skin was ice cold. Albus took off his robe and wrapped it around Willow. She seemed to be in a trance.

Albus turned and saw Scorpius and Rose sitting close to one another. A look of fright was on each of their faces. Albus pulled a stool next to them and sat down as Hagrid sat in his big chair.

"It all started six years ago…"