The next morning was the beginning of classes. My job was to walk the halls and make sure that students were in their respective classes. It was a tedious job that had to be done each period. After I did my rounds I could go listen in to Draco’s classes. However, today I had something else on my mind. I found Chrystal talking to Dylin. I walked over the two of them.

“Hey Chris, can I talk to you?” I asked. She bade Dylin goodbye.

“What’s up?” She asked.

“I have a few questions.” I responded.

“Go ahead.” She said.

“Okay, is it possible to see something from your mind mother’s past? If so when does it happen? What causes us to be bound together? I think I have a crush on someone but I rushed with someone else.” I said in one breath.

“Wait a minute, you rushed and you didn’t tell me?” She said. Oh shit, I didn’t tell her.

“Um, I forgot to tell you because everything else that was happening.” I said.

“You are so full of it! Who was it?” She asked.

“I can’t tell you right now. I just need the other questions answered.”

“Ugh, you’re going to tell me but fine. It is possible but very unlikely to see your mind mother’s past and it will happen only when it’s important to the present or near future. As far as being bound together, I don’t know. I only know what I saw. And I think you only saw the same thing I did. We were in the Forbidden Forest with our charges. It has something to do with that. And when can I know who you rushed with? Can I at least know who you have a crush on?” She said.

“Yes, I think I like Justin. He’s just so cute.” I said. She started to smile.

“That’s funny, because according to Devon, he likes you too.” She said.

“Really? That’s um, that’s great. And now that I’ve shared, I get the true answer. Do you and Devon have a thing going on?” I asked.

“You’re very good at avoiding a topic I’ll give you that. And yes, there is something going on between us. We’ve gone on a few dates.” She said. I smirked. I knew I was good at avoiding topics, I grew up keeping secrets.

“So what now, do I go talk to Justin?” I asked. She shrugged. “Maybe I shouldn’t. I mean, I’ve got to get down to the bottom of this mind mother’s memory. I’ll wait for him to come to me.”

“That works. I gotta go back to Harry. He’s in Herbology right now. Find me later and give me an update.” She said. I nodded. She turned around and left. I sat in an alcove near the entrance to the Great Hall. I pulled out the schedule for first year Slytherins.

 Slytherin Class Schedule

Period/Day         Mon.               Tues.                  Wed.                      Thurs.                     Fri.

1: 8:00-9:00             Breakfast        Breakfast             Breakfast              Breakfast              Breakfast

2: 9:30-10:15             Charms           Defense              Charms                  Break                 Potions(Gryffindors)
                                                         Against
                                                    the Dark Arts 
3: 10:30-11:15         Herbology       Herbology            Transfiguration         Herbology           Potions

                            (Ravenclaws)   (Ravenclaws)      (Ravenclaws)                                    (Gryffindors)

4: 12:00-1:00            Lunch               Lunch                     Lunch                     Lunch                Lunch

5: 1:30-2:15        Transfiguration       Break                   Defense                     Break               Break
                                                                            Against the Dark Arts

```2:15-3:15            Break                 Break                    Break                        Break                Break

6: 3:30-4:15          History                 Flying                   History                       Flying               History
                           of Magic           (Gryffindors)             of Magic                 (Gryffindors)         of Magic

```4:15-5:00          Break                  Break                      Break                       Break                 Break

7: 5:00-6:00        Dinner                  Dinner                     Dinner                       Dinner               Dinner

````8:00           Dorm-time            Dorm-time                Dorm-time                Dorm-time          Dorm-Time

8: Midnight       Astronomy              Sleep                      Sleep                        Sleep               Astronomy
                      (Ravenclaws)                                                                                                   (Ravenclaws)

       
So Draco was in Charms. I trusted Professor Flitwick so I stayed in the alcove to think. If what I saw was true, then Snape must have been saying the truth. He must really regret hurting her. But how can I make sure that he knows it’s okay? I’ll just tell him. That should work. And then Draco can take extra classes if he desires.

I got up and turned to go to the charms classroom and ran into somebody.

“I’m so sorry. My head was up in the clouds.” I said. I looked at the person and lo and behold, it was Dylin.

“No, it’s fine. I wasn’t paying attention to what I was doing.” He said. He looked at me and our eyes met. It took a while for me to realize that I was staring into his dark blue eyes. And he was staring into mine. I shook my head. Justin. Just remember Justin, Cass.

“I’m sorry. I should get going. Draco’s probably wondering where I am.” I said. He nodded.

“See you around.” He said. I walked around him and began walking to the charm’s classroom. I snuck in the back and sat down. I looked for the blond head and found him instantly. I sat there thinking while Professor Flitwick droned on about the levitating charm.

Is it possible to be with someone else if you’ve rushed with one person? If so, what’s the point of rushing? If not, how am I supposed to explain this feeling for Justin? I sat there thinking and I didn’t realize what was going on until Draco was standing in front of me tapping my forehead.

“Cassandra, we’re switching classes. What’s going on with you?” He asked. I shook my head.

“Nothing. And don’t tap my forehead again.” I said. He nodded and turned around to face Gregory and Vincent. I followed him out the classroom and over to the greenhouses for herbology. I stayed outside so that I could do my rounds. When the bell rang, I went back to the castle and walked around to make sure there were no students hanging about. There weren’t any so I walked back to the greenhouses. I saw Professor Snape walking to his classroom.

“Professor!” I shouted. He turned around and hushed me.

“There’s no need to shout Cassandra.” He said.

“I’m sorry. I just wanted to tell you that Elizabeth didn’t hold any grudges because she never mentioned you. Don’t beat yourself up.” I said.

“Thank you Cassandra. But I’m late to a class that I should be running.” He said. He walked away and I watched him leave. I decided that he was infuriating due to the fact that at one moment he would be warm and caring but the next he was cold and distant. I remembered him from the meetings that Lord Voldemort would hold. He was a Death Eater. I knew that but he was warmer than most Death Eaters. I sighed and turned to walk back to the greenhouses. The day passed with no major events. The next day was interesting. During defense against the dark arts I decided that I didn’t trust Professor Quirrell. He was too awkward and he was hiding something.

Friday morning was a dreary sight. It was drizzling and the clouds were a dark grey. I sat with Draco for breakfast and walked with him to potions. I dropped him off and the bell rang so I left to do my rounds. When  I got back I saw Chrystal sitting in the back.

“Hey Chrys, where’s your charge?” I asked. I looked for the blond head. He was standing over a cauldron with a brunette boy.

“He’s standing next to your charge.” She said. I watched the interaction between the two boys. They were both seething. I could feel it from here.

“Hmm. seems they’re not that friendly towards each other.” I said.

“No, they aren’t. They put up with each other but they’re not friendly. And I’m concerned that they will get to a point where they won’t even put up with each other.” She said. I looked at her and then the room was spinning. My head felt like it was going to split open. We were in a common room that was decorated with green and red. It looked like christmas. Draco and Harry were yelling at each other about a toothbrush. I wanted to walk over and stop them but I couldn’t. The next thing I know I’m lying on the floor in the potions classroom.