Hey Guys! This is my first story out! I really hope y'all like it! Since I just love Harry Potter to death, I wrote a story loosely related to it! I want this to be around the time that Lily and James and Sirius were at Hogwarts.
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I could not be- or ever will be- as brilliant as J.K. Rowling, and I do not own any of the characters or places that are in this story, nor do I own the Harry Potter legacy.
So there you have it: here is my story. Enjoy! Reviews, suggestions, and criticism are most welcome!
So You Think You Can Teach Defense Against The Dark Arts
Ch.1 Innovation
"Albus, we have got to find a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher! I know the students only left yesterday, but we've got to get started!"
"I know, Minerva. There are already ads in the Daily Prophet, and signs throughout Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. In fact, I think I already have some applicants." He says as he pats a stack of open letters. "They should be arriving sometime soon."
"What!?! Albus! We haven't prepared anyth—"
"Now, now, Minerva. I have already taken care of things." He opens a desk drawer and pulls out a huge stack of parchment. "You see, when Muggles apply for jobs, they must fill out forms. I know what you're thinking, and the idea isn't half bad."
Professor McGonogall eyes the forms, then snatches one up and reads. "Albus! What kinds of questions are these? 'What is your favorite sweet?' 'What is the most interesting flavor, in your opinion, of Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans?' These questions are absurd!" She slams the parchment on the desk. "And certainly this is not all?!"
The Headmaster smiles, "These are more personality questionnaires. The Preliminary Round, if you will."
"The Preliminary—Well, what comes next?" Professor McGonogall questioned.
"Well, you see Minerva…This idea is also from the Muggles, and I think—"
"I think you are too fond of the Muggles' way of life. You're beginning to remind me of Arthur Weasley!" She shook her head, and took a second to compose herself. "What is this Second Round you have in mind?" She asked curiously.
"Well, the Muggles have a device -- a television – and it allows them to view different programs on a screen. There are many different shows that entertain Muggles. Game shows, and some reality shows, have given me an idea. They have people try out for many things- singing, dancing, anything- and there is ultimately one winner. These competitors have different tasks to test them on their abilities. If the public and a panel of judges do not see that a contestant has done well enough, then they are eliminated from the competition."
"That isn't a half-bad idea, Albus! But do the applicants know what they're getting into? And what kinds of tasks are you going to subject them to?"
"I think the applicants will be up to it. But the tasks, you'll have to wait and see."
Knock. Knock. "Maybe you won't have to wait so long, Minerva." Professor Dumbledore looks at the door and calls, "Come in."
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