Harry Potter and the Light Arts

Disclaimer:I own none of the characters in this story except for the occasional original character. Only the plot is mine. The rest is J.K. Rowling

Summary:

This story takes place in the future, just a month after Harry, Ron, and Hermione have left Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. Ron took over Ollivander's Wand Shop (now Weasley's Fine Wands) after Mr. Ollivander went bankrupt on account of not paying back his loans to Gringott's Wizard Bank. Harry works in the department of magical education for the Ministry of Magic as assistant head of education. Hermione took a job at Hogwarts as the transfiguration professor for first and second years.

Chapter One: Trouble with the Ministry

Harry had been very busy lately. Ron had not been home very much with so many orders for wands, and Hermione had been at Hogwarts preparing her classroom. Harry, however was taking care of certifying all of the teachers at Hogwarts. Hermione's certification forms had been the first to arrive. She had filled them out excellently, and had gotten her preliminary teaching license.

All of the professors at Hogwarts had been certified until he had only two forms, Professor Trelawney and Snape. Harry looked over Professor Trelawney's first.

Harry reluctantly accepted Professor Trelawney. Harry knew she should have been rejected. On Professor Snape's form, when Harry came to the reason why Snape wanted to be a teacher, Harry found a reason to reject Snape. On the form it said; to ensure that Slytherin wins the House Cup, and to get back at Gryffindor. Snape would have been rejected years ago, however being certified with the Ministry did not use to be a requirement.

Harry sent an owl back to Professor Snape explaining why he had been rejected, and he sent an owl to Professor Dumbledore explaining about Snape. The next day, Snape came into the Ministry to talk to Harry. "You do not actually believe that, Harry," Snape said in a calm voice.

"Even if it were a joke, we do not take jokes kindly at the Ministry, Professor," Harry replied.

"You must understand!"

"I understand perfectly, you are at Hogwarts to ensure that your favorite house triumphs over your least favorite!"

"You have it all wrong!"

"I am sorry, you must try again next year."

"Please, Dumbledore can not find a new potions professor on such short notice!"

"He will be appointed with one if he can not find one on his own."

"Just who will be appointed?"

"Me, you see, I can continue my work for the Ministry at an office in Hogwarts, and I can also teach potions."

"Potter, prepare to have a memory charm performed on you!" Snape declared, raising his wand.

Harry pulled out his own wand, dashed over to a tube by his office window, and shot red sparks down the tube. This was the signal for the aurors to come assist Harry.

Seconds later, three aurors apparated in Harry's office. One knocked Snape's wand out of his hand, while another used a spell to tie up Snape's hands, and yet another used a spell to tie up Snape's legs.

"You will be in Azkaban for a month for this!" one of the aurors screeched. The aurors carried Snape out of Harry's office.