"Miss Falls, I do understand the late notice of this offer. But as you are aware we are in need of a new Astronomy Professor, and I do recall your outstanding grades while you were in attendance here just a few years ago."
I listened to Professor Dumbledore explain the reasoning as to why I had currently accepted the position as the New Astronomy Professor at Hogwarts.
"I am honored to have this position offered to me at a young age. I have recently only turned 19, sir. Would It be wise for me to teach the students, mostly the 7th years? I do remember how young boys can be. But I will assure I will be strictly business and a friend if one of my students needs someone to talk to that isn't, forgive me, older then dirt to them." Smiling at my last remark, I was pleased to hear him give a hearty laugh.
"I trust in you. As I know that you will recall, teachers here are welcomed to communicate with their students so that we can build a trusting foundation, after all students are living here. I know that a lot of the young ladies will look to you as a friend."
"Well, then I believe I will excuse myself so that I can set of my new class room and start unpacking."
Standing, I walked around and received a slight hug from the elder man.
Making my way through the halls, class was currently in progress, so no student was around I was able to find my class room. The astronomy tower, with my storage closet that had another door that led to my 'apartment'.
All my belongings that I had brought with me had made its way to my room, my school supplies we already in somewhat place, I would fix that by hand, I did not like to use magic when I could do it myself. Going through my boxes I found my tea kettle and homemade tea leaves I used to help boost my energy. I was going to need a decent among. Also finding my portable cd player that I did have to enhance with magic to pick up muggle music I enjoyed.
I was able to hang my posters in my apartment, along with the few art paintings I created in the past. My bedroom was set up to overlook the lake as I woke with the sunrise. When I had finally finished my 'apartment' I moved on to my class room. I wanted it to feel welcoming to the students, so I began to move the chairs and tables and replace them with small tables that stood about a foot tall, and giant pillows that were made for sitting on.
Once I had placed everything where it was to be, I had my back to the class room door. I felt something strange, making me turn around instantly. My door was still closed. Must be a few students trying to catch a glimpse at the new professor. They could wait until supper time.
"No wonder I'm hungry." Seeing my clock I saw that it was almost time for me to make way to the great hall. Grabbing my wand I quickly spruced myself up fixing my hair that had become wet with sweat and my make up that I failed to add. Grabbing my long satin duster I threw it over my dark torn up jeans and white tank top. It was a gift from my granny; she was a seeier just like me but I have always preferred Astronomy. I got my gifts from her, my abilities to see. My sister is a metamorphagous, our brother he is not a wizard but serves in the American military so I believe better then a wizard.
Walking down the stairs from the tower, I noticed a few students were walking about. A few 7th years I noticed from when I was in school here. I wonder if the two jokesters are still around. Smirking to myself I moved passed the curious eyes that saw me.
The Great Hall smelled wonderful; the aromas hit me before I walked in the doors. The professors were informed of my announcement while Dumbledore gave his pre dinner speech. So while the doors remained closed I stood outside them, ready for a show.
"So, please join me in welcoming our new Astronomy teacher, Professor Oynix Falls from America."
Entering I walked with my head high, my shoulders back. Stopping in the middle of the hall, I removed my wand but stuck it in my high ponytail. Pointing to the ceiling with both my hands I murmured a few words, and in seconds I created a meteor shower in the great hall. The meteors fall low enough they would stop in front of their eyes and vanish. Similar to a firework show.
Hearing the cheers and applause I began to make my way to the table for professors, I greeted my fellow educators with warm hugs.
"Oi, Nix I dint belibe a word Dumbledore said when he said you'd be back, and to teach."
"Oh Hagrid, how I have missed you!" Getting a big hug from him, I felt at home.
"Welcome back dear, I do hope that you will keep your miss adventures to a minimal now?" Smiling down at me, I knew she was not being serious.
"Hello Professor McGonnall, I will try my best." Earning a hug from her as well.
"She is back; I trust that we can keep our detentions separate this time?" Snape, always the same.
"Hello Severus, I believe we can come up with an agreement." Shaking his hand, I knew better then to try and hug him, I took my seat next to Hagrid and Professor Sprout.
"All of those that had Astronomy when Professor Sinistra left, will continue tomorrow morning as it was and since the school year is almost over as well, class with Professor Falls is mandatory but no homework is to be given, whatever marking you had prior will be your current ones. Now let's all enjoy."
The food was delicious, pot roast with roasted potatoes and green beans. The dessert was a chocolate cheesecake. Yes I enjoyed, but I also did not want to indulge, I could see a few sets of eyes watching me every so often.
Once supper was over the students all formed out of the great hall back to their houses. Bidding goodnight to my fellow professors, I made my way back to my tower to finish my room and prepare to tuck in for the night.
"Hello, Professor Falls. Welcome to Hogwarts." A young girl, maybe a 3rd year stopped in front of my path, very bushy curly hair and a nice smile. A child genuinely happy to be here.
"Hello, dear. Thank you; I am actually a former student. What may your name be?"
"I'm Hermione. You're a former student of Hogwarts? But you look so young."
"Well thank you, I am young. Younger then you think."
Earning a smile from the young girl, I noticed two young boys come up to get her.
"Mione, come on I want a rematch in wizard chess." Red hair, he must be a Weasley.
"Hello, Professor Falls. I'm Harry Potter and this is Ron Weasley." Earning a handshake form the both of them, I noticed I was being surrounded by a decent amount of students now. I was the shiny new toy.
"Very nice to meet you Mr. Potter, and always nice to meet a Weasley. I was actually a friend of a brother of yours when I was in school."
"Oh, no do I want to know which one? Besides me there are three others here. And my little sister Ginny."
"It was Bill, actually. He would help me with my defense class and I'd help him with Divination."
"Ya, Bill. I like Bill. He's a good one." Shaking his head at me.
"Okay, enough all of you. Off to your houses I believe most of you have homework to complete, Mr. Weasley." Professor McGonagall came to my rescue.
"Well welcome back to Hogwarts." Hermione spoke as she started to walk away.
"Watch out for the twins." Ron warned to me, I had heard stories about Fred and George from Bill during school and in letters we had sent since we last saw each other. Wonder how bad they got?
"Well, he is right. I must warn you that the Weasley twins will more likely prank you with in your first week. So just watch yourself, if you feel it is too extreme just let me know." And McGonnall was gone.
Deciding to take a walk down memory lane, I walked around the castle. After a few hours it had become after curfew for the students so I made my way towards the Astronomy Tower, which I would be able to hold a few classes in here since it was so close to the actual room.
"Shh, we have to be quiet."
Hearing a voice, I decided to step lightly so I could try and catch whoever was not to be up here.
"But I don't want to get caught. Maybe we sould go back to the common room." That was apparently a girl. She seemed she wanted to be here but at the same time not here.
"Sara, I think we'll be okay. None of the professors come up here this late." The male voice did sound a little familiar, but I was unsure, until I heard the obvious sound of lips smacking. Not in my tower, walking around the corner I saw a tall ginger head boy with his hand on a young girls stomach trying to get higher.
"Now correct me if I'm wrong," both gasping and pulling apart from one another as the realized they had indeed been caught.
"But I do believe it is after hours. Now I know the Tower here is probably the best for a 'hook up' I do not think that this moment would be a good one. So I suggest that you, Sara is it?" The young brunette shook her head at me, "go back to your common room. Quickly before Professor Snape or McGonnall see you." Seeing the young girl, probably a 2nd year run as fast as she could form my sight.
"So I guess I get detention, since I'm still here." The young ginger head man spoke.
"Mr. Weasley I assume? Forgive me if I am wrong but I believe that your are Fred, no?"
"How could you tell?" His eye got big with shock; I could have some fun or tell the truth.
"Well for one I am a seeier as well as your new Astronomy teacher." Taking a small step towards him, I looked in his eyes, they were a beautiful shade of blue and gray.
"Is that your only reason?" He smirked at me as he too stepped a little closer.
"No, I'm also a friend of your brother, Bill. I know the difference between you and George. You're the smooth talked flirt while he is more laid back and shy. But you are correct, detention with me tomorrow after class and since Astronomy is your last call you won't have far to walk. Good night, Mr. Weasley."
Winking at him, I walked through the door of the tower and towards my apartment. Shutting the door behind me, I let out a breath that I had been holding. He eyes, I felt I was going to be trapped in them.
"Damnitt."
I could not have a crush on a student.