Chapter One
Harry Potter clambered out of the train with Ron Weasly and Hermione Granger. Ron and Hermione became Prefects this year.
" I wonder who the new Defense Against The Arts teacher is this year." Ron wondered aloud.
"Yeah, hopefully not a Death Eater." Harry answered.
"Come one! We'll be late!" Hermione said. The three friends rode in carriages, a girl called Luna Lovegood was sitting in one while Harry, Ron and Hermione got in. Neville Longbottom, (Their friend) rushed towards their carriage as it was departing and they helped him on.
Once they all arrived, they got changed into their school uniforms. Harry finished as he waited for Ron and Hermione to come out of the Dorms.
"You didn't have to wait for us Harry," Hermione said once they were ready.
"Well, he did." Ron said sarcastically. They all made their way to the Great Hall for the feast and when they did, they saw Draco Malfoy and his gang of Slytherins.
"Look who it is. Wee Potter." Malfoy sneered.
"Get out of the way, Malfoy." Harry said. Malfoy didn't budge.
"Trying to be the hero Potter?" Malfoy questioned. Harry lost his patience and pushed Malfoy against a wall. Ron and Hermione followed him into the Hall and Harry was relieved to be back at Hogwarts. Spending his time with the Dursleys was such long torture, especially after getting attacked by dementors, and going to a trial at The Ministry Of Magic. Plus, with Cornelius Fudge, (The Minister of Magic) saying that Dumbledore and him were mad and that they were lying about Voldemort coming back. Don't I already have enough on my shoulders? Harry thought. The trio found their spots they normally sat in and rested. They waited until everyone was seated, Dumbledore came up and announced, "This year, Professor Smith has taken the post of the Defense Against The Dark Arts. Also, Astronomy will be teached by Professor Noble. Thank you all very much for returning to Hogwarts, I hope you enjoy our first day back together." While Dumbledore was talking, he motioned to a man sitting at the Staff Table, he had spiky and wild hair, his clothing was unlike any Wizards clothing. Instead of robes, this man wore a blue pinstriped suit, a red tie was seen underneath. Harry thought this was quite strange. He was wearing a long coat over his suit and gave a friendly wave to the students who also stared at him. He looks kind enough. Harry thought. The man must've been Professor Smith. Professor Smith also smiled. And what a smile it was! It was quite contagious and goofy. Suddenly, Harry was aware that he was smiling as well. Maybe this won't be such a bad year. Harry wondered.
Dumbledore also gestured to a lady on the other side of the Staff Table. She had ginger hair and was dressed in normal Wizard robes. She also had a very kind smile. She must be Professor Noble.
"Now, let us begin our feast!" Dumbledore said. Students all dug into their food, especially Ron. He scarfed down some chicken legs, wolfed some bread and stuffed some salad in his big mouth.
"You know you're the most disgusting boy, I've ever met." Hermione said, revolted.
"Yeah, even I have to agree." Harry said. Ron had some sauce dribbling down his chin and he with his mouth full of food he said, "Don't really matter."
"Honestly, learn some manners!" Hermione yelled at him. Harry turned away, shaking his head, chuckling. Hermione and Ron always had fights, Harry was used to it though, until of course he lost his patience.
Once, Ron and Hermione had stopped bickering, Harry noticed something familiar about Professor Smith.
"Hey, guys, have we met Professor Smith anywhere? He looks really familiar." Harry points out. Ron squints and looks at Professor Smith.
"Not really, I don't think so mate."
"Hermione?" Harry says. Hermione studies Smith.
"No… Wait! It's strange, he does look familiar." Harry nods in agreement. After, the children decide to go to bed. They walk back to the Common Room and part, Hermione going to the Girls Dormitory, Harry and Ron to the Boys Dormitory.
Harry lay in bed, wondering about Professor Smith.
Authors Note: Sorry that at the end it changes into Present Tense from Past Tense! I had to change it because the writing in Past Tense is what they did and when it changes its what there doing. Next chapter will be released!
