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Two Other Professors

Chapter 1: Prologue

Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, was welcoming Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore into his office. "What can I do for you, Albus?" The Minister asked.

"Cornelius, you must get the Dementors away from Hogwarts." Dumbledore pleaded. "They're too dangerous…"

"Who are you to criticize me, Dumbledore?" Minister Fudge arrogantly replied. "Not only you've been keeping a Death Eater inside the castle to teach Potions, but you also hired a werewolf to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts!" Fudge made a little pause to catch some air. "As far as I know, both of them might be planning to help Black inside the building. The werewolf was his friend, after all."

"Remus and Severus have my complete trust, Cornelius."

"But they don't have mine, Albus." Fudge replied. "I want two aurors of my choosing to take over their teaching posts."

"And I want the Dementors away from Hogwarts, Cornelius."

"Maybe we can make an agreement."

Later on, Headmaster Dumbledore was back at his office to tell his staff about the agreement results. "He demanded WHAT?" An outraged Severus Snape asked.

"He wanted you and Remus out of Hogwarts and two aurors of his choosing to take your posts." Dumbledore calmly answered.

"He can't do that!" Remus Lupin shouted.

"It was either this or the Dementors." Dumbledore replied. "He said keeping you and Severus here gives me no right to oppose the presence of Dementors. He said the both of you might help Sirius Black break in Hogwarts."

"I'D NEVER DO THAT!" Remus Lupin and Severus Snape shouted at the same time. The two of them gave each other an awkward look.

"Anyway, we can use this to our benefit." Dumbledore commented while producing a jar. "As I've mentioned a few months ago, Voldemort is hiding somewhere in Albania. This is a soul container. Severus, I want you to take a sabbatical this year and go to Albany to capture Voldemort's soul."

"Yes, Headmaster."

"And, Severus, try to find out which Dark Magic he taught Sirius Black to make him able to escape Azkaban."

"Understood, Headmaster." Severus replied. "Now, if you don't mind, I have stuff to pack."

"You're excused, Severus. And, Remus, I'm sorry for not being able to keep you here."

"I understand the Minister's position, Sir."

After Remus Lupin left, the Professors left the Headmaster's office and Dumbledore floo-called retired auror Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody. "What can I do for you, Albus?"

"Are you aware of Cornelius' decision of sending aurors to replace Severus and Remus as Hogwarts Professors?"

"One of the smartest things he's ever done!" Moody grunted.

Albus Dumbledore was not surprised at Moody's comment. "Anyway, I've sent Severus to Albania with a soul container to capture Voldemort's soul and I'd like you to follow him without him knowing just in case."

"I'd rather be at Hogwarts to make Black pay for what he did to James and Lily but I understand capturing You-Know-Who is more important."

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