A/N- It's me, no one else, of course. Did ya miss me? ::puppy face:: j/p. :•P Well, here's my new ff, and I'm most likely gonna be working on this for a while. I took a well deserved break from Lupin's Love Triangle. Mainly coz I got writer's block on it. ::tear tear:: Okay, I know what the summary sez, but I'm gonna build up to the murderer part to show clues and all some other stuff. Oh and since italics don't work for me *this* will be that. Get it? Got it? Good, and if u sed no at ne point of me asking those questions, leave a review, don't ask y either. K, here's the story.

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"Welcome to another year at Hogwarts!" Dumbledore said, as usual, to begin the school year. This had been the fifth time that Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger heard him say this. They looked up at Dumbledore intently, waiting to hear any new news about this year.

"Hello to our new students and welcome back to our returning students. This year will be like no other before us. The fact the Voldemort-", entirely the whole school shuddered at his name which made the house tables shake slightly, "- has indeed returned, we teachers and prefects-" Hermione beamed around smiling broadly since she was made Prefect for Gryffindor, "- will take *extra* precautions to insure your safety."

Even though Dumbledore stated that they would be safe, everyone still seemed worried.

"On a happier note," Dumbledore continued, "I am pleased to introduce two new teachers to our staff."

"Two?" Harry said, "Why two?"

"Er- I guess we'll have to see," Ron replied to him. Hermione didn't reply since she buried herself into a book.

"First off, Professor-er- Crouch will not be returning for he cannot. So please welcome our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Kamiya. [1]"

Dumbledore looked over to the new DADA teacher. She was very pretty and must've been in her early 20's. She had black hair with midnight blue streaks tied up in a high ponytail and a kind face. Everybody clapped for her, especially the guys. It was as if she were veela. Harry and Ron were besides themselves. They were hooting and whistling louder than everyone else. Hermione found this annoying so she slammed her book shut and hard on the table.

"*Honestly*," She muttered under her breath.

Dumbledore went on after the applause, "I'm sorry to say that Professor Snape will not be teaching this-" Dumbledore was forced to stop because ¾ of the school erupted with shouting, clapping, and cheering.

"Sorry? What's Dumbledore sorry for? This is the best!!" Hermione said, jumping up and down.

"YEAH!!!!!! Take that Slytherin, too!!!!" Harry screamed.

"That's right! Take that Slytherin!! WHOO HOOOOO!!!" Ron shouted.

"Ah yes," Dumbledore went on with a twinkle in his eyes, "but this and this year *only* will he not be in. His replacement will be Professor Hayter. [2]" Everyone looked up at the staff table. They saw a man that looked nothing like Snape. He seemed around the age over 35 with shoulder-length brown hair, dazzling emerald green eyes, and a very charming smile. He received the same kind of applause that Kamiya received, except that he was getting it from the girls. Now, Hermione was beside herself. She was clapping like crazy and whistling like hell. Ron, being the wise guy he is, pick up the book Hermione was reading, slammed it hard on the table, making Hermione jump, while Ron and Harry muttered, "*Honestly, girls.*" Hermione rolled her eyes at them.

After Hayter sat down Dumbledore stood up, "Let the feast, begin!"

[1]- If u know what Rurouni Kenshin is, Then u should know who Miss Kamiya is.

[2]- If u know what Metal Gear Solid and MGS2 u'll know who Mr. Hayter is.