Harry awoke at noon. Knowing he had only two hours until the Schools Governing Board (something he had actually set up as a way of allowing the Heads of Houses more authority in the sacking and hiring of staff members.) would swagger in a pompous manner to his home. As if they had defeated the Lord of Darkness on two occasions. How he hated the way in which he was spoken to by them!

There was Hermione, the head of Howgwarts, there Miss Chang, head of Hufflepuff who remained single due to her picky ways, divorcing a muggle! She wouldn't even look at Harry these days. Dumbledore house was headed by William Luther, a former pupil of Harry's. While Gryfindor was led by David Battersea - who was installed in his position just so the governing board would later be able to vote Headmaster Potter out of the chair! Ravenclaw was led by Arthur Wilson, who also ran the Potter Wand Emporioum (a business purchased from Ginny Potter for 90,000 Gold Galleons). Harry had set that business up. Although Arthur simply refused to consider him for a company directorship. Finally, Hufflepuff and Slytherin were headed by Ronald Gatehead and Sarah Smith. Two people who testified in support of Harry at the Ministry hearing in 2032. He knew he could count on their support.

He flung open his door and invited the distinguished party of six into his home. Offering each a drink, while they refused he helped himself to a pear cider with just a hint of rum. "Mr Potter" said Hermione, "We have come discuss your position here at Hogwarts."

"Ah Hermione! Must we be so formal, we all know this is merely an inquiry for the sake of it. I am sure you have already made up your mind."

"Now now Sir" said William Luther "You always taught me that formal. Formality is what we all need in formal occasions. In this occasion, we must be formal. As either, we shall dismiss you, or shall reprimand you severely."

"Fine Will." Said Harry, guzzling down the last of the liquid in his glass. It was his second of the day, and he was thirsty still.

"MR Potter, we are impressed with your tidy home. We are impressed with your kind manner towards us. However, the board met last night."

"I established that board you know! Back in the Spring of 2030, I knew we had to go forward as a school! I knew that the Headmaster was often a fool. I knew that we needed protection against Fudges and Malfoys."

"Yes well, Harry, I hate to say that the Board unanimously agreed to terminate your employment here. In addition, we require you to pay the total bill for all damages you have done to the school and to settle the tab our school has been running for your food and drink. I am sorry, we have contacted several local shops that are willing to employ you."

"What? Hermione, please. I can't pay any bills. I have no money."

"Enough for all this drink" snapped Arthur Wilson, Harry hated Arthur. He had stole his business. His business that he was going to retire on. Ginny had taken it in the divorce and pawned it off.

"Harry, you have an impressive job record. You will manage to find yourself employment."

"I'll be out by tomorrow morning Hermione" said Harry resigned to defeat. But it pained him that Ronald and Sarah had not voiced a concern over his dismissal.

"Harry" said Ronald "The board has also voted to appoint you an Honorary Professor of Magical History and Defence against the Dark Arts. We have decided to commission from you a textbook for each subject, for use by first year pupils. We have here a contract setting out your employment contract. You will be required to attend opening and closing meals. As well as presenting a copy of each textbook - whenever you write it – to graduating pupils."

Harry's eyes lit up, not at the paltry sum (six sickles per textbook) but that Ronald and Sarah had made a defence of their former friend. They had protected him from the worst fall he might sustain. His financial well-being was still in serious question. His friendship with Hermione was certainly over. But these two had once again launched to his defence. Then again, he had saved them from Voldemort twice.

Hermione began to write out Harry's CV, with impressive positions being listed towards the end, while the top of the list had various other positions it was his 2015 onward jobs that were most interesting to him.

"Defence Against the Dark Arts – Professor, Hogwarts School 2015-2018

Depute Head of Gryfinndor House, Hogwarts School 2017-2019

Head of Wizardry Commission on Wizard Poverty, Ministry of Magic 2019

Depute Head of Muggle Relation, Ministry of Magic 2019-2021

Director of Seeker Development, The Quidditch Association (Honourary) 2019-2032

Head of Gryfinndor Hous, Hogwarts School 2021-2029

Depute Minister for Magic, Ministry of Magic 2029

Headmaster, Hogwarts School 2029-2032

Headmaster, Hogwarts School 2034-2037

Owner, Director, Manager – Potter Wands – 2025-2037

Caretaker , Hogwarts School 2039-2040" he read the list aloud to impress his company, but in reality, it saddened them that such a great wizard had sunk so far. His trial in '32, innocent though he was, scared his career. Returning to the school damaged his relationship and he would be divorced a week before he resigned his position. He had drank his time away. And he realised in the faces of his former friends, that he had let himself down.

"I have a job lined up" said Harry.

"Have you Harry?" whined Hermione in hope.

"Yes, Yes. An old friend owes me a favour."

"Who?" asked Hermione. Only to receive a cheery smile from Harry, who