The time was 2:15am and the Slytherins were all fast asleep. Well, all except for one. Nesta couldn't shake the feeling of being homesick. Sure her aunt never treated her like a normal person and Carrie was a bigger brat than Morrigan, but to be honest, they were the only family Nesta knew.

Nesta heard a faint meow sound coming from Lucky who sat on her lap. Nesta lightly brushed her ear and kept her eye on the window. She may miss her family, but Hogwarts is her home.

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"I can't believe we're 18 minutes late!" Nesta cried as she, Nora, and the Bedara twins ran to Viviane's transfiguration class. It was 8:18am and class started almost 20 minutes ago. The 4 girls have been running around Hogwarts trying to find their classroom. It wasn't until 8:15am that they finally asked Azriel, a third year Ravenclaw, for help.

When all four of them made it to the classroom, all the students were writing something on their papers. Nesta noticed Morrigan smirking at them. "Someone forgot to bring a watch." she said, daring Nesta to talk back at her. Nesta didn't take the bait.

She also noticed Emerie sitting next to a Hufflepuff named Dorian Havilliard. She rolled her eyes, not bothering to comment on their tardiness.

"Good thing Professor Viviane's cat is watching us." Nora said as they all made their way to the last four seats. "Yeah, can you imagine if she were here?" Catrin added.

As if faith was jinxing them, the cat that they saw turned into Professor Viviane herself. The girls tried not to scream at the sudden appearance of their Professor. "Bloody hell, that was amazing." Gwyn exclaimed. Viviane's proud look did not drop. "Thank you Gwyn. Perhaps I can turn the 4 of you into pocket watches." Nesta and the girls widen their eyes. Would she really do that?!

Viviane chuckled as their expressions changed. "You would all be on time if I did."

"We kinda got a little lost." Nesta clarified.

"So we asked Azriel for help." Nora added as Viviane nodded. "Then next time, use a map. Take your seats girls, we've been waiting for you."

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The next class was Potions. Right. Professor Tamlin. Thankfully, with help from Emerie, Nesta, Nora, and the twins were able to get to class on time. And with more luck, Tamlin was not in the classroom when they arrived. Nesta decided to sit next to Emerie, the twins sat next to each other (obviously), and Nora sat with a Ravenclaw named Nesryn.

Emerie noticed that Nesta was writing something down. "What're you doing?" she asked as Nesta continued to write without looking up. "Some notes from Transfiguration class. I might ask you about them later." Before Emerie could reply, the door burst open and a tall figure walked into the classroom not bothering for introductions. "First order of business, no foolish want waving or any silly antics in my class." It was Tamlin. Nesta knew without looking up. "And I don't expect any of you to appreciate the art that is in potion making.

Nesta heard his voice. Man, he does sound like a real charmer. Whatever, just let her finish these notes. "However for some of you, I can teach you how to bewitch the mind."

Oh, that's nice. Let me write my notes.

"And put a stopper in death."

Impressive. Now can I work please?

"However, some of you...may have the audacity..."

Stop, pausing old man.

"To not pay ATTENTION!"

"AHHH!" Nesta screamed, making her drop her feather pen. Tamlin's face was only 5 inches away from hers. He was practically seeing through her soul. Nesta tried not to shake, knowing that it'll only make it more satisfying if she did.

"Hello, miss Archeron." Tamlin said so coldly, Nesta could feel the chills creeping up her spine. "Tell me dear child, what would I get if I added powered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?" Tamlin asked not breaking his eye contact with Nesta. From the corner of her eye, Nesta could see Emerie raising her hand, beckoned to be answered. Tamlin didn't even so much as look at her. "Well?"

"I...I don't know."

"Then tell me, where would you look if I asked you to find me a bezoar?"

"I don't know sir."

"And what is the difference between monkshood and wolfbane?" For a third time, Nesta didn't know the answer. She never even heard of them before until now. Too afraid to speak, she merely shook her head.

Tamlin scoffed at her and replied, "It would seem that fame isn't everything." Tamlin walked over to the front of the class as Nesta sighed in relief. Emerie, realizing she was getting a cramp, put her arm down. "Sorry you never for to answer."

"It's not your fault. You never read any of the books." Emerie replied. She looked like she wanted to add something to it, but she decided to keep her mouth shut instead.

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"Eye of rabbit, harp string hum. Turn this water, into rum." Bryce chanted for the 5th time today.

Potions class was finally over and the first years ran out of that class with their tails between their legs. Rowan and Yrene were right about the Study Hall thing, all of the students were able to sit next to each other. Though, the Ravenclaws kept a close eye on Nesta and the rest of the Slytherins. Emerie shrugged them off. "Don't let them bother you. Those boys are completely over protective."

"Overprotective indeed." Nesta agreed as she turned to Bryce who was still chanting the spell. "How long has she been doing that?" she asked as Tomas, another first year Slytherin, rolled his eyes. "Including this one, I'd say about 6 times. Though I think after this one, it's going to-" Tomas was interrupted by a loud 'poof'. The sound came from Bryce. Her face was now covered in sot and her hair was standing on end and steaming a bit. She looked like a burnt piece of toast.

Nesta and the others laughed. "I told you Bryce, you need to annunciate. It won't work if you don't." Emerie said, trying to contain her laughter.

"Hey look! Mail's here!" Catrin pointed out as a flock of owls filled the room dropping items on each table to the Hogwarts students. When Tomas 's mail came, he received a post card and a roll up newspaper. Nesta thought she saw something familiar and wanted to read it. "Tomas, can I borrow that newspaper?" she asked as Tomas shrugged. Nesta took the paper and was about to read when Dorian said, "Hey look, Nora's got a remembrall." he said as Nora took out a clear sphere with a golden trim. Emerie scooted closer to her. "I read about those. When the smoke turns red, it means that you've forgotten something." Right on cue, the smoke inside the sphere turned red. Nora shrugged. "Truth is, I can't exactly remember what it is that I've forgotten."

"Um, Nora?" Nesta said pointing to her friends back. Everyone knew what she forgot. Her cloak.

Nora looked behind her and gasped. "My cloak!" she cried as she quickly raced her way to the Slytherin common room. Lorcan, who happened to be supervising the kids, stood up from his seat next to Rowan. "I'd better go with her. In case she forgets the password." Lorcan said as he followed Nora to the common room.

"Hey guys, Some broke into the Autumn Court House Bank." Everyone turned to Nesta, interested in hearing more about this. "Listen," Nesta said as she began to read:

'Believed to be the work of Dark wizards or witches unknown. The bank attorneys, while acknowledging the breach insisted that nothing was taken. The vault in question #713 had in fact been emptied earlier that very same day.'

"That's weird."

"How so, Nes?" Bryce asked as she coughed up some smoke. "That's the same vault Eris and I went to."