A week came and went, and during that time the two of them learned the Castle layout, even the forever-lost Aleksandra.

"I'd still not be surprised if you were lost on the first day." Virginia said.

Sadly she was right. On the first day, on the way to Defense Against the Dark Arts, she got lost.

"Why, Kolov? Why am I always getting lost?" she said to the pup at her feet, before bumping into someone.

"I'd say it's because you never watch where you're going…" Kolov laughed at the girl.

"Shut up Kolov, that's why I have you." Aleksandra said before turning to the boy that she had bumped into, who was standing next to a girl and another boy, "I'm sorry, it's Kolov's fault."

"Why is it my fault?" Kolov asked

"Because Virginia isn't here. Or Oliver, Louis, Vincent, Michael, Belle, Karry, or Mary." Aleksandra said, "or any of my other" she paused to count the names she'd said, "41 scapegoats that no one ever believes did anything."

"Uh…who are you?" The black haired boy asked,

"Oh, I'm a transfer student, Aleksandra Braginsky-Williams." Aleksandra said, "And you wouldn't happen to know the way to the Defense Against the Dark Arts class would you?" She paused for a moment, "Or be willing to tell me your names?"

"Hermione Granger." The girl said with a smile.

"Ron." The red head shrugged

"I'm Harry Potter." The boy said, "and we're headed to Defense Against the Dark Arts too."

"Thank god." Aleksandra said, "and…" She looked at his tie, "If you know Virginia Kirkland-Jones, don't tell her a word."

Harry raised an eyebrow and gestured for the girl to follow him and his friends.

It didn't take long for them to reach the room. And when they did…

"Who ever decorated this room…really, really needs to spend a few days with Papa…" Aleksandra said

"For once…I agree with you Aleksandra." She heard Virginia say.

"A few days with Papa can cure anything." Aleksandra nodded, and looked at the seats beside Virginia, which was empty. Aleksandra slid into it and plopped her books down.

"You should be sitting over there." Virginia said, pointing to where the other Slytherins where sitting.

"But…" She looked over , "That side is full…except for that seat close to the toad woman and…" Aleksandra looked at Virginia, "I want to sit next to you…"

"You got lost again, huh?" Virginia asked.

"You, what is your name?" The toad woman pointed at Aleksandra, Kolov started to growl.

"Aleksandra Madeline Braginsky-Williams, and it's not polite to point, da?" Aleksandra said, tilting her head, a smile forced on her face.

"Miss Braginsky-Williams, you should be sitting with your house." Toad woman huffed. Ignoring the question.

"Aha!" Aleksandra stood and walked into the isle, pulling out a faucet pipe. She tapped it on the desks as she passed, with that childish smile still in place and Kolov at her heals, hackles raised

"I warn you professor," Virginia spoke up, "My cousin is a bit…bipolar and borderline Sc-"

"I'm sorry, who are you?" Professor Toad asked

"Virginia Alice Kirkland-Jones, an American transfer as per request of-" Virginia was once again interrupted

"Well, Miss Kirkland-Jones, in my class we wait to be called on to speak. Five points from Gryffindor" Professor Toad Woman said. Virginia started to steam.

"I am sorry, Zhaba, me and my cousin are unused to such an environment." Aleksandra said as she reached the front desk. She tapped the desk with the faucet three times before saying, "my Papa and Maman were more…ah…" She brought the pipe down hard on the desk, breaking it in two, "Concerned with survival." She looked at the desk, "Oops…it's broken." Aleksandra walked up to the Toad Professor, "I think we need tougher desks, da?" When the Professor neglected to reply, Aleksandra turned to Kolov. "Don't you think Kolov?"

"Da, I believe it would be a smart investment." Kolov said.

"Why is there a dog in my room?" The Professor growled, doing a fair impression of a dog her self.

"Kolov goes everywhere with me," Aleksandra said, "Dumbledor made the exception, as Kolov is better trained than some of the usual pets."

"Twenty points from Slytherin and detention with me tonight." Professor said.

"I never did catch your name Professor…" Aleksandra said

"Umbridge." She said

"I prefer Zhaba. Professor Zhaba." Aleksandra smiled, "I simply must get you a vacation to Papa's house." Aleksandra walked back to her previous spot.

"You are to sit up here." Umbridge pointed to the broken desk.

"Nyet Professor Zhaba, I don't think I will." Aleksandra turned and pulled out her wand, pointing it at Umbridge. "Snezhnaya burya snegov" And after that, the front of the class was engulfed in snowstorm.

"So that's what was in that book?" Virginia asked

"Da, I thought they'd be useful." Aleksandra smiled, "Now this room is starting to look better."

As the snow storm was starting to die down, Umbridge came walking up to Aleksandra, paper in hand.

"Get Professor Snape to sign this and bring it back tonight." She said, in a calm voice.

"Okay Zhaba." Aleksandra said, walking out of the room.

~0o0~

On her way to Snape's office, Aleksandra heard a rustle of wings outside the great hall. Soon after, two eagles flew into the coridor. Both flew over to Aleksandra, who held out her arm. They landed and she looked at the names on the cords around each's right leg.

"Alexie and Rasputin?" Aleksandra smiled before taking the letter from the cord on Rasputin's left leg.

Douchka,

We will be there to visit as soon as we can. And we've agreed that you can use Rasputin to deliver messages. Alexie is there for company.

Can't wait to see you.

Your Papa and Maman.

Aleksandra smiled and let Rasputin fly off to her room. Alexie she had settle himself on her shoulder. She then continue her trek to Snape's office.

When she reached the room, she knocked twice.

"Enter." The voice rang through the room. Aleksandra opened the door.

"Privet." Aleksandra said, "To be honest, I'm surprised that I found the right room."

"Why aren't you in class?" Snape asked

Aleksandra just handed over the paper from Umbridge.

"You are quiet troublesome…" Snape sighed

"That's a common statement." Aleksandra shrugged, causing Alexie to ruffle his wings.

"An Eagle?" Snape asked, "why do you have an eagle?"

"Papa sent Alexie and Rasputin here." Aleksandra said

Snape nodded and signed the papers, "You'll have detention with Umbridge for a week, starting tonight."

Aleksandra sighed, took the paper and turned to go back to class.

~0o0~

"So…" Aleksandra said, as she saw Harry walking towards Umbridges office, "You upset Zhaba as well?"

"Yeah…" Harry said, "What does Zhaba mean?" he asked

"Toad." Aleksandra said, before knocking on the door.

"Come in." Umbridge's voice rang through the door. They did and were assulted.

"This…might just be…the biggest lasp in judgement ever." Aleksandra said

"What my dear?" Umbridge asked, having heard Aleksandra, "Are you talking about your actions in class?"

"Nyet, I'm talking about anyone allowing you to decorate." Aleksandra said.

"Do you have issues with respecting your elders?" Umbridge asked her.

"You, you mean?" Aleksandra raised an eyebrow, "Your not my elder, but obviously you aren't privy to such knowledge."

Both of the others in the room looked at Aleksandra oddly.

"What?" Harry asked, he was promptly ignored in favor of Aleksandra turning to Kolov with a knowing smile.

"I do not want that dog in my office." Umbridge said

"Well, due to certain circumstances, that you are obviously unaware of, Kolov needs to stay near me." Aleksandra smirked.

"You really must learn to respect your elders." Umbridge said.

"I do respect those chronologically older than me. Just ask Al-Arthur or Papa" Aleksandra smiled, "You simply don't qualify."

"and why would that be?" Umbridge asked

"Classified, you would have to talk to Arthur Kirkland and a significant person in politics to gain the clearance needed to learn such information." Aleksandra said, before sitting down in one of the desks, "Can we get on with this detention, I promised Alexie that I'd visit him before it got to late."

Umbridge huffed and handed each of them a piece of parchment and a quill with no ink.

"Mr. Potter, you are to write 'I must not tell lies.' And Ms. Braginsky-Williams, you must write, 'I will respect my elders.'" Umbridge said

"Professor, there's no ink." Harry stated.

"Oh, you won't need Ink." She said with a haughty smile.

Aleksandra just shrugged and started writing. When she figured out how the quill worked, she had one thought.

Note to self: check out natural events back home.

~0o0~

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