AN. I do not own Harry Potter because my name is Liz

A.N. 2 Assume that when Nicole speaks it will be in a monotone voice. It is part of the Asperger's.

The next morning Nicole was up and ready to go. She has her teal colored rimmed glasses on, her ruby red hair tied back into a ponytail. Right before she could leave the common room, Professor Snape had two small cups. Her morning pills and down the hatch they go.

Breakfast, Nicole tried to sit at the tip end of the table but Draco dragged her over to the table "Nicole, sit here. Slytherins always stick together."

There was not much to be said except eyes on her from the staff table. Nicole methodically set up for breakfast with everything spaced out neatly and her mug facing exactly three inches away from her plate. Severus recognized the behavior, OCD. He was warned about that one. This could be turned into a strength in his class.

Nicole walked silently with her year mates to the class and sat in the back. "McGonagall does not like us because we are not her lions. She will take the most points away from Slytherin. Nicole was the first one done but Granger got the attention.

"Professor McGonagall, Nicole was done first" said by Pansy.

The stern Scottish woman turned her head and said "Five points from Slytherin for back talking."

This class was going to be hell for Nicole because she would have one of these teachers who does not think Asperger's exists and also let her prejudice against Slytherin get in the way with any of a relationship that she might have with Nicole. This would be a class that Nicole would have to do some work in proving herself that she is just as talented as McGonagall ' s precious lions.

History of Magic was nothing to worry about and all you had to do was listen to the lecture that puts you to sleep. Professor Binns is the cure to insomnia. The good thing is Nicole could stay awake which will make her popular because some will need history help.

Charms would not be a problem. Professor Flitwick seemed to be a fair professor because something in Nicole told her that some would look at her for the Asperger's and not her talents. "Miss Potter, please stay after class for a moment. Do not worry, you are not in trouble."

However one red headed idiot opened his mouth "Yes you are in trouble, trouble for being a freak." The Gryffindors were smirking and Flitwick spun around. "30 points from Gryffindor for your cheek Mr. Weasley, next time you will have detention." One thing professor Flitwick could not tolerate is bullying.

"Miss Potter, I know about the Asperger's and this class is something that you will have to put some extra work in because you speak in a monotone. I would like to help you two days a week is that is possible." This class could become a new favorite for Nicole, someone who is willing to be fair to her. "Yes and thank you professor Flitwick."

Nicole had to report to the hospital wing for more pills. Madam Pomfrey seemed nice enough. Lunch was torture. Someone from the Gryffindor table tried to fling a piece of food into Nicole ' s hair. Adrian saw it and cast a quick shielding charm. Professor Snape saw the entire event.

"Sisters Thomas and Finnegan, 40 points from Gryffindor for acts of immaturity and detention tonight at seven." Severus hates bullies the most and he made a promise to keep Lily's child safe. Nicole is his last tie to Lily.

Nicole, being the tiniest in her year looked up to the 12 year old charms geneos. "Thank you."

All Nicole could hear was "Your welcome, Slytherins protect our own." Nicole would be the biggest target for bullies in their house for this year's bunch.

Herbology was just a lecture that Nicole participated in greatly. Professor Sprout seemed to enjoy Nicole. Nicole would not have too much of a problem in this class. However, the other non Slytherins were eyeing her as another teacher's pet.

Potions, since Nicole was into chemistry would become her favorite. Severus was looking forward to seeing what Nicole could do and Nicole proved herself to one Gryffindor that she is not like the rest of the snakes who have another unfair bad reputation.

"Neville WATCH out!"

Severus saw what was happening. Lavender Brown was throwing a piece of gum into his cauldron. Neville blocked it.

"Miss Brown, 30 points from Gryffindor for chewing gum in my class and trying to sabotage another's potion. Detention tonight at 7. Miss Potter, 30 points for Slytherin for warning a classmate and helping with a potion." At the end, Nicole had the perfect potion.

There is one lesson Nicole is dreading, flying lessons all because she is afraid of hights. The broom came to her with ease but started to panic when her broom started lifting off the ground with her on it. She was having a panic attack and was white as a sheet. Blaise saw this and put a hand on her broom to get her to lower it.

"Nicole are you alright?"

"Heights, brooms a recent for cleaning not for flying." Madam Hooch sighed, Nicole takes after her mother who needed remedial flying lessons. The house quidditch teams are flying tutors. You have your tutor come from your own house. There are always a few who needs a little extra help each year.

It was quite a long day for Nicole Potter where all she wanted to do was go find a corner in the library to do her homework and study in peace. This would some of the best and worst years of Nicole ' s life.

A.N. Guess who she starts to make friends with that are not most of the Gryffindor first years and which teachers will be the true problems for her as a first year. Also, name a male student who is not in Gryffindor and not in her year that Nicole will grow close to, has a passion for Judo, and maybe something more.