A/N: Short, yes, but never let it be said that I don't update quickly! I just couldn't resist good old Filius...
At heart, Filius was a romantic.
He still thrilled in the wedding announcements of the Daily Prophet, and upon occasion there was even the odd couple whom he'd taught years ago. Just the other day, there was a sweet little article detailing the nuptials of Norma Nottina and Presley Fannian, who only a few years before had been rival Quidditch captains (one from Hufflepuff, the other from Slytherin).
Filius wiped his tearing eye. Ah, how love did overcome prejudices.
He'd met a girl once, a Muggle, just after his final year at Hogwarts, ages ago. He fell in love instantly, and though she was charmed by his magic tricks and short stature, Bob Grennich from Babel's Bagels had more prospects.
It had quite ended any romantic aspirations he may have had.
But life goes on, and Filius soon regarded himself as the prime matchmaker of Hogwarts.
Jonnah Fitz and Trey Naylan? Completely his doing. John West and Briza Halfar? The result of carefully given detentions and a conveniently locked broom closet.
And when Filius received a rather urgent message from Albus over the summer, he knew that finally, there was a real challenge.
Dearest Filius,
I'm sure you've received the list of the new prefects and Heads. While you may be shocked by one of my decisions, I can assure you that young Potter is up to the task. Although it is true he needs some responsibility, my main reason for selecting him is this:
Lily Evans.
We all know they are simply made for each other, and it's quite apparent they need some help. She is hardly open to his advances, and he, as is well known, does not comprehend the word 'subtlety.'
I am not as blind as it may seem, Filius. I know who is responsible for John and Briza West, Presley and Norma Fannian, and (who could forget?) Trey and Jonnah Naylan. We must decide a plan of action! Time runs short until the beginning of term.
I've come up with a few ideas for your perusal, ideas that would necessitate that our Heads be together for long periods of time, working on projects and such.
-New greenhouses as the seventh-year's projects? Pomona has been complaining the current one is crowded, and too close to the lake.
-A winter ball, or perhaps a party, for the older students?
Those are all I can come up with at the time, and please tell me if you have any other ideas!
As Miss Evans plans to follow Arithmancy and Mr. Potter intends on becoming an Auror, we have only till the end of the year!
Ah, what meddling old fools we have become. What better way to distract us from the trials and tribulations of teaching?
Yours fondly,
Albus
Filius pondered the letter. Lily Evans had always been one of his best students, true, and she really did need to focus a bit less on her studies. As for James Potter… perhaps Albus was write. Maybe a bit of responsibility would do him good. In fact, he hadn't pulled a prank for a good two months before exams (though of course there was one at the final feast, but who could blame him?).
Yes, finally a real challenge.
And needless to say, Filius Flitwick never turned down a challenge.
A/N: Always loved Flitwick... good old chap. Review!
Next chapter: 'Xyphoid'
Try to figure out that one ;D