The first Perfect meeting was set for after classes on the first day of school, and considering it was the first of the year it would most likely last up until dinner. Already talk erupted throughout the school of how the once golden couple was going to be forced into the same room. Not to mention nobody had seen the two talk to each other in years.

The other rumor freshly circulating the gosip wheel was that after the breakup of a century and the downfall of the most popular girl in school, she finally found another guy to catch her interest.

Just by looking at him, Alisha could tell that all the talking was starting to get to her new friend. It didn't seem he had anticipated just how much talk would start by her being merely seen with a person her age, let alone a male.

The first class of the day was Potions, and Professor Slughorn, may his soul rest in peace (you know if he actually dies one day), ended up having a substitute on the first day of class. This simply meant one of the teachers in the school who happened to not have a class would read from the plans that had been left out.

The 7th year's potions class was relatively small, the largest group of students being from Slytherins. However, a large number of Gryffindors had chosen to remain in this class, strangely enough (or not really) they were all friends, or had been at one time.

Today, Alisha began to put her in motions the plans she had created over the summer. So, instead of leading Donny to the back of the room to take up her regular seat, she decided to take the front window closest to the door. It was almost comical to see the double-take every student did as they stepped into the classroom for their first lessons.

Alisha made sure to avoid all forms of eye contact but refused to bow her head as normal, she looked straight forward until class began. Their assignment was simple, they were to choose a potion to brew and discuss all the positive and negatives of such a potion. They wouldn't begin to brew until the next class, therefore the students collectively decided, without needing to voice their decisions, that no work was to be done today.

It was then that Alisha looked around the class room. Albus was in a different seat then in previous years. No doubt that was because she too had chosen a new seat. Rose and Scorpius surronded him, talking in hushed whispers. They obviously said something wrong as Albus abruptly stood up and stormed out the door, not even bothering to gather his things. Curiosity aside, Alisha turned back to her old friends, both looked unhappy with how the conversation ended.

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Classes passed in much the same way. Alisha would tug Donny around to all their classes and arrived early so she could take up the same new seats. Albus and his friends would show up a few minutes later and end up having to take seats in the back.

Instead of heading to the Great Hall for lunch, Alisha asked her new friend is she could introduce her to another of her few friends. Donny was happy to oblige. So with that they headed out onto the grounds, during their walk Alisha answered all of Donny's questions.

"Who is the red head?" Alisha stopped.

"Which one?" She replied almost accusingly.

"The one talking to your ex." He stated cautiously.

"Why do you care?"

"What, she's hot."

"That is Rose Weasley, Ron and Hermione's daughter. Al's best friend, the one next to her was Scorpius Malfoy."

"Are they dating or something?"

"No, of course not, Scorpius is already completely in love, it's just kind of a secret. He's liked her since third or fourth year."

"Who?" Donny asked, curious on all the Hogwarts' gossip.

"What are you a twelve year old girl? I can't tell I was sworn to secrecy, and even though they turned their backs on me, I don't think it would help get on their good sides if I start telling all their secrets." As they got closer to the small cabin on the outskirts of the Forbidden Forest, Alisha's smile grew.

"Hagrid" She called as she banged on the door to the small cabin. Instead of the door opening, barking could be heard just on the other side, Donny stepped back in shock.

"Fang! Quiet you." A gruff voice shouted from around the side of the building. This time Donny stepped back in fear. A large man with and unruly beard appeared holding an axe. Alisha however just stepped closer to the half giant and waited for him to drop the axe so he could give her a hug.

"Hagrid, this is my friend Donny. Donny, Rubeus Hagrid." She introduced the two.

"Friend, you say. I'm proud of you, merlin knows you need people your age to talk to." Hagrid gave the small girl another squeeze.
"I wish we could stay Hagrid, but I promised I would meet Professor Longbottom before class so he could show me the latest project her wants help on. Plus, as I just found out, Herbology just so happens to be Donny's favorite subject."

The bid the man goodbye after their short visit, only to make their way to five large greenhouses. They entered the first of five which also happened to be the largest. "Neville!" Alisha shouted.

"Alisha, you can't talk to a professor like that," Donny scolded.

"You know, the boy has a point, why do I let you get away with it again?" Said the Professor from behind a plant.

Alisha stuck her tongue out at her friend before returning to the older man, "For the same reason I call Professor Lupin Teddy, you both love me. Besides I have seen you outside the castle at countless family dinners and birthday parties, and don't you forget the kinds of things I can tell the school about." He sigh in defeat.

"Don't tell anyone about this or it will be a detention for you," Nevillle threatened at the silent boy behind Alisha.

"Don't threaten him, he doesn't know you're kidding. Donny, this is the herbology professor as well as the head of Gryffindor house."

"Nice to have you Mr. Jackson. You are certainly deciding to make quite an impression by befriending the likes of her."

"Sorry Sir, but it sound almost as if I should be afraid."

"Son, if you aren't afraid, you haven't met my godson yet. He is the jealous type and is more than a little protective of her."

Alisha huffed in annoyance, "He gave up his right to be protective of me when he left."

"I'm not saying he has any right to be. He may be one of the smartest kids in the school, but he is still an idiot." Neville smiled down at Alisha, but simultaneously apologizing.

"You know," Came a voice from behind them, "I could report you to the Headmistress for saying that about a student." Albus raised an eyebrow and smirked, enjoying that he had a reason to look at Alisha without having to hide it.

"Well Al, it's your fault for being early for my class, last time I checked you liked to play it close to the bell." Neville crossed the room to give his godson a hug.
"I can hardly be to blame, I had to show up on time if I wanted my normal seat, but I see I was still to late." Albus shot another look at the girl.

"Yes, well I thought if I brought my new friend around early to all our classes," She grabbed Donny's arm to emphasize who she was talking about. "I thought he could get a chance to meet all of his new teachers." She smiled sweetly at her ex.

"Yes well, the rest of the class isn't to far behind me so I think I will just take a seat in the back." Albus headed that way and sat to read a book.

True to his word, students began to file in. Alisha sat in her seat letting out a long breath of relief.

"Are you okay?" Donny asked worriedly from behind her.

"That is the longest conversation I have had with him in a long time." She whispered to avoid eavesdroppers.

"Well then how do you intend to work together as Heads?"

"Shut up." She replied, turning towards their teacher.

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Ok, so originally this was going to include their first Head's meeting, but then I realized that it would take me a while because I need to add the conversation that Al, Rose and Scorpius and why he stormed out. I didn't know how fast I could get this done and I already made you wait for the last chapter for so long, I decided this much is good.
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