TEACHING IN THE PAST

Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the plot in this story JK Rowling owns it all, how lucky is she?

Summery: Harry and Hermione go back in time to teach DADA while Harry's parents are at school. HHr

Author Note: I'm sooo sorry that I haven't updated in so long! I got grounded from my computer and couldn't update. I had to sneak off to the library, and when I finally had time the stupid comp kicked me off and erased the story I had just typed. So I am finally posting this chapter. Thanks to everyone that reviewed I really appreciate it! It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. One of the questions asked was if this was an H/Hr fic. Yes it is, but it's not centered on that, it's just got that pairing in it. Now, on with the story!

The New Teachers

Harry and Hermione were headed to the Great Hall for breakfast. Dumbledore had told them last night that he would be introducing them in the morning.

When they got there, they headed to the staff table and a few minutes after they had sat down Dumbledore stood and gave the announcement. "Students, I would like to introduce you to your new Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers, Professor Patterson, and Professor Gardener."

The students clapped, and even a few whistled when Harry and Hermione stood up.

After they had finished eating, they headed to their class room to go over the day's lesson plan. The night before they had argued about what to do for the first lesson. Harry had wanted to have a 'get to know you' day, and Hermione wanted to get started on the regular lessons.

Finally Harry won the argument with his 'the kids would really be paying that much attention since they would be more interested in the new teachers' so the plan was to let the students ask questions, and introduce themselves.

When they got back to the classroom, Harry was pacing. "I don't know if I can do this," he told Hermione. "I mean, meet my parents and Sirius when they are actually younger than me. It will just be weird! And what if they don't like me? I am their professor and they aren't really fans of school."

"Honey, stop pacing and warring. You will do just fine, and they will love you, I mean what's not to love?" Hermione said going over to him and giving him a kiss on the cheek. Just then the bell rang and Harry opened the door so the students could enter.

After the students were all in the class, and in their seats, Harry yelled, "OY! Shut up will ya?" This earned him a smack on the head from Hermione and some giggles and snickers from the class, but everyone did stop talking.

"OK, today we are3 going to spend time getting to know each other, since we know nothing about you and you know nothing about us," Harry told the class

"So, first off, I am Harry Patterson, and she," he pointed to Hermione," is Hermione Gardener. The first rule I have is DO NOT call me Professor Patterson. Makes me feel old. Harry would be what I prefer, Professor Harry if you really feel the need. If you do call me Professor Patterson, you will lose house pints and get a detention," Harry explained.

And please call me Hermione, 'Mione, Professor Hermione or Professor 'Mione. I'm with Harry on it sounding old. Now if you have any questions, now is the time to ask." Hermione added her part.

Almost every hand in the classroom went up. "OK then, please state your name before asking your question. Yes, Ms…" Harry said pointing to Lily Evans even though he already knew her name considering she was his future mother.

"Evans, Lily Evans," she replied. "Ummm… I don't mean to sound disrespectful or anything, but how old ARE you?"

Great question Ms. Evans, we," Hermione pointed to herself and Harry," are both 18."

"But that's only a year older than us, the same age as some. Does Dumbledore know how old you are?"

"Yes Ms. Evans, he does. He actually had the same reaction as you at first. But after interviewing us he decided despite age we were experienced enough to teach you" Harry answered.

They spent the rest of the class asking questions about where they lived, what school they went to (they told the class they had been home schooled), and Sirius even asked, "Are you two a thing, or is 'Mione up for grabs?"

"She's mine, sorry Sirius," Harry had replied, then grabbed her by the waist and pulled him to her and kissed her. This got quite a few cat calls.

The bell rang shortly after that and Harry and Hermione dismissed the class after telling them that tomorrow would be a regular lesson.

By the end of the day everyone was talking about the dew DADA teachers. Everyone was excited to see what they would be learning since the teachers didn't really seem like the theory type. At least Harry didn't, Hermione they weren't sure, but figured Harry wouldn't let her give them too much work.

That night before bed, almost everyone had the same thing on their mind, the new DADA teachers.

Author Note: So I hope you liked this chapter, and I'm sorry again that it took so long for me to get it up. Please leave me a review so I know what to improve on, or if you just like the story. I'm still looking for any ideas on adventures or something that could happen while they're at the school because I only have a few chapters and could use some more ideas to make it longer, plus then you will have something you like in the story :P! Please leave me a review! Thanks!