NOVEMBER THIRD was circled in a bright yellow marker on Viviana's calendar. It was the first school board Hogwarts meeting, consisting of all of Hogwarts' teachers and staffs. And she knew Snape was going to try and get her fired this time.

"How do I look? Professional?" Viviana asked Flora in a confident tone, the two standing in front of a mirror in the gryffindor common room. She was wearing a maroon suit with her hair in a slick bun, amd of course ... jeweled eye makeup.

"Bonita!" Florencia exclaimed. "Let's go!"

"You cannot come unfortunately, you've ought to stay with Ginny Weasley. She has offered for you to spend the evening with her and her friends."

"Cmon Flora! We can play hangman with Luna!" Ginny smiled, leaning on the doorway.

"I like Luna." Flora stated. "Adios Mama."

"Adios!" Viviana waved.

7:12pm, read her watch. She was going to be late.

Running to McGonagall's classroom, Viviana had made it after almost losing her heel.

"Hola everyone!" Viviana panted, taking a seat next to Professor Slughorn. "Sorry I'm late."

"You are barely late dear, do not stress." Slughorn said kindly.

"Two minutes and fifteen seconds late Professor Madrigal ... we could have discussed many important topics within that time." Snape snapped. Flitwick rolled his eyes.

"Anyways," Dumbledore started, "Let's start discussing how our 1-4th years are doing academically. 3rd and 4th years for you Viviana, as your subject is an elective."

"The 3rd years struggled in late September, but they are studying harder and have been excelling in our quizzes lately. Same with the 4th and 5th years, though the 4th year Sytherlins seem to have a hard time grasping the concept —"

"I'm sure they have also been excelling." Snape interrupted.

"Oh dear," Slughorn mumbled.

"Actually not really." Madrigal spat at Snape.

Snape growled. "Maybe your lessons are difficult to grasp due to your lack of teaching skills —"

"Maybe your Sytherlins simply just can't understand the topic of calculating numeral roots —"

"Oh you Miss Madrigal are a little son of a —"

"Severus! Viviana! Enough!" Minerva shouted. The two instantly went quiet.

"In my subject, Transfiguration, the 1st years are struggling, as they have never used transfiguration before. But 2nd- 7th years are excelling per usual."

"The 3rd years are enjoying our breeding unit, and all years from 2nd-7th are passing." Pomona reported.

After everyone gave reports on their classes, they discussed this year's trips.

"Snape, Madrigal, and Flitwick will all be chaperoning the 3rd-7th years during the upcoming Hogsmade trip in a few weeks." Dumbledore announced.

Snape and Viviana frowned.

"I must note, Headmaster, that I would much prefer to be co-chaperoning the Hogsmade trip with a teacher who wouldn't encourage irresponsible behavior between students —"

"Sorry if I want my students to be HAPPY and not miserable like others." Viviana sassed, clapping her hands at Snape.

Dumbledore seemed to be the only one enjoying Viviana and Snape's arguments.

"Who is chaperoning the 1st year Christmas party?" McGonagall asked, changing the topic.

"I wouldn't mind. I quite like those 1st years." Sprout announced. "Slughorn, care to chaperone with me?"

"I suppose why not." Slughorn smiled nicely.

"And what about the upcoming 6th years field trip to Diagon Alley?" Dumbledore questioned. "It is in a few days. The trip will take place the entire school day."

"I'll do it. I get along with the 6th years." Viviana smiled.

"I'm sure Madrigal will blend in with the 6th years. She looks like one anyway —"

"OH HELL NO THATS IT IM DONE —"

"Oh shit fight broke out." Dumbledore sniggered.

"Fight fight fight!" Flitwick and Dumbledore chanted.

Viviana stood up frantically, and threw a jinx at Snape. Making him fall out in his chair. Snape got up from the floor and casted a Jelly-Leg jinx.

"EVERYONE CALM DOWN —" McGonagall shouted, which didn't stop Viviana and Snape from continuing to duel.

"I AM SICK OF WORKING WITH A TEENAGER —"

"WELL IM SICK OF WORKING WITH A MISERABLE OVERGROWN BAT —"

Viviana then started to swear in Spanish.

Snape gasped as Viviana put a Langlock jinx. Making Snape unable to speak.

"What did you say honey?" Viviana cackled, mocking Snape.

"VIVIANA MADRIGAL THAT IS ENOUGH!" McGonagall yelled. "NOW REMOVE ALL THE JINXES FROM SEVERUS AND YOURSELF."

"Fine." Viviana mumbled, with a swish of her wand, removing all jinxes.

"The meeting is over. And Albus STOP LAUGHING —"

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"ALRIGHT LISTEN UP," Viviana announced to all the 6th years, holding Flora on her hip. She stood on a statue to see the crowd of 16 year olds. Today was the Diagon Alley trip, and Viviana prayed that someone wasn't going to get drunk or high in this period of time.

"IF ANYONE OF YOU TRIES TO MESS AROUND AND PLAY ME CAUSE YOU THINK IMMA BE SOFT ... YOU MUST BE OUT OF YOUR GODDAMN MIND. SO BE RESPONSIBLE, NO DRUGS, NO ACOHOL, AND NO SEXY TIME OKAY? I KNOW HOW THAT STUFF GOES, DONT DO IT. MEET BACK HERE AT 1PM FOR ICE CREAM OKAY? JUST STAY IN GROUPS! OKAY SHOO NOW -"

All the excited 6th years scrambled everywhere in groups and pairs while Viviana asked Marina to take care of Florencia while she would have a cigarette.

"Of course, cmere Flora!" Marina smiled putting Flora on her back.

Viviana placed the cigarette between her matte lips, watching Marina and her friends take Flora into some joke shop.

After five minutes of peace, Flora came running to Viviana. Begging her to come inside the joke shop.

"Alright, alright ... I'm coming." Viviana groaned as Flora dragged her into the store.

Viviana's mouth dropped. This was no ordinary joke store.

Bright colors of magenta and orange plastered everywhere around the store, cramped with 6th years and people in general. Fireworks blown and the smell of gun powder had placed the store's signature scent. Everyone seeemed to wear a smile in this store, including Viviana. The joke shop sold products like Anti-gravity hats, party favors, screaming Yo-you, Self-propelling Custard Pies, trick wands, and even Self-Writing Quills.

"Dios mío! This is ... frigging amazing!" Viviana said loudly to Marina, barely being to hear over the noise.

"I know right ... holy shit! Fred and George have outdone themselves! They'll be richer than Gringotts within a year!" Marina replied.

Viviana started to cackle as a teacup had pretended to bite Malfoy's nose, making him scream very high-pitched.

"Uh — Professor?!" Pavarti yelped. "Help?!"

Viviana turned to see Flora, holding onto a large mass of red balloons, almost near the ceiling mid-air.

"Look at how high I am Mama! I'm flying!" Flora sniggered.

"FLORENCIA MADRIGAL! ESTÁS EN UNA MIERDA PROFUNDA!" Viviana yelled, running up the stairs with Marina, Pavarti, and Lavender to go retrieve Flora.

"I can't reach her. In case want to use magic in case it may hurt her..." Viviana mumbled, trying to reach Flora from the top of her staircase.

"Shall I get Ron? He's quite tall ..." Lavender said dreamily.

Marina rolled her eyes. "Oh knock it off Lavender! Ron hates heights anyway."

Suddenly; a tall, handsome, redhaired male grabbed balloon and placed Flora on the floor.

"You alright there Miss?" The redhead asked Flora.

Flora nodded shyly.

Freddie!" Marina exclaimed, putting the redhaired man into a tight hug.

"Hi Fred!" Lavender and Pavarti said in sync.

"Hello little she-devil! Hello there girls!" Fred greeted in a deep voice, then looked up and down at Viviana, who stood cross-armed.

What is he looking at? Viviana thought.

"Thank you. Sorry she caused some trouble." Viviana apologized formally to Fred. "We will be on our way."

"My pleasure. Couldn't let a cute little girl go flying around my joke shop can I?" Fred smiled friendly. "Oh don't go yet ... I'll show you around ... give you a friends discount."

Viviana gave him a suspicious glare. "We're friends now?"

"I'd like to be."

"That won't work out. Trust me honey." Viviana said, making Fred blush.

"Trust me, that I'm a very good friend love."

"Parece demasiado agradable, no puedes confiar en los hombres. incluso los guapos." Viviana noted.

"What did she say?" Fred whispered to Marina, who took Spanish lessons from her elderly neighbor, Freida, last July.

"Don't trust him, even if he is handsome." Marina whispered back.

"Tell her that she could torture me for a whole century and I would ask her to do it again." Fred thought to himself.

"Anyways ... Who's uh ... your little friend, Marina?" asked Fred in a less confident tone, still staring at Viviana in awe.

"My new Athrimancy professor, watch it sod head." teased Marina.

"Professor?" Fred repeated, impressed with Viviana. "Not trying to sound rude or anything, but you seem far too young to be a professor."

"Is this your older brother Marina?" Viviana asked, putting Flora on her hip. "He asks too many questions."

"You give too little answers." Fred winked, leaned on a wall and fell slightly.

"Es un idiota que no sabe ligar!" Viviana laughed to herself.

"I'm Forge .. I mean Fred Weasley." Fred smiled brightly, shaking Viviana's hand.

"Viviana Madrigal." Viviana said suspiciously.

The two exchanged a few glances, both seem to analyzing each other.

"So ..." Fred said kneeling down to Flora's height. "Is this beautiful woman your mother, miss giggles?"

Flora nodded.

"I bet she's the best huh?" Fred said, attempting to grab Viviana's attention. "She seems to be quite smart too."

Flora put a thumbs down. "Idiota! She said you were a handsome idiot!"

Fred looked to Viviana, who had a tint of red on her round face.

"To be fair, you were nervous around me. So of course you're gonna act like a fool." Viviana shrugged, trying her best not to stare at Fred's gorgeous cheekbones.

"Who wouldn't?" Fred smiled back.

What was she doing?!
She did not need to be flirting with this man! Viviana did not need a romance all of things, it would simply just get in the way of raising Florencia. And not to mention, men in her life couldn't be trusted. And Viviana did not want Florencia having that problem too.

"No confíes en extraños, Florencia." Viviana spoke loudly to Florencia.

Florencia ignored Viviana, jumped out of her arms and into Fred's.

"She seems to like you. Usually she doesn't enjoy being around men that much," Viviana told Fred.

"She has your lips." Fred commented, then going red. "Not that I've been looking at your —"

"Toy!" Flora yelled, pointing to a small yellow Pygmy puff.

Fred picked it up and placed it in Flora's palm. "If you want it, you can have it Miss Giggles! In fact, it'll be free for my favorite giggling customer!"

"It's fine, I am more than cable of paying for a little animal." Viviana stated.

What was he trying to accomplish?

"I'll let you pay for it, but only if let me take you out on a date at Hogsmade next Friday."

"Ugh whatever." Viviana snapped, following Fred and Florencia to the cashier. "Wait you just tricked -"

"What did I just witness." Pavarti stated plainly.

"I suppose I'm not the only one who thinks Professor Madrigal is one hot mamas." Marina sighed.