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CHAPTER 4

New Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher

A few hours later , it had become night. Draco (thought it was a decent time to call him that.) and Ginny had heard rain pounding on the windows as the train rode on the tracks. Then the train finally stopped.

All the students were as usual led to Hogwarts by Hagrid. The first years eyes wide with excitement, gazing at the castle.

While covering herself the best she could with her cloak to prevent the rain from frizzing her hair and soaking her cloths, Ginny was frowning all the way till they reached the Hall that led to their feast.

Harry, Ron and Hermione greeted her with smiles when she arrived at the table. Asking her how the ride was, Ginny decided to say it was quiet and boring. Though her insides felt sick when thinking over what had happened during the ride.

Dumbledore stood up and everyone went quiet, waiting to hear what he would say.

After what ah happened last year when Harry had come back and informed everyone that the Dark Lord had come back, things had massively changed. No longer did children go off alone, homes were now protected by extra and secure spells. Even now people were still a bit shaken at the thought of the Dark Lord being back.

Dumbledore declared the usual greeting till he finally spoke what everyone was waiting to hear.

"I would like to announce that this year may will be different form last year. After loosing Cedric Digory, new curfews will be at 9:00pm rather than 10:00pm. Those studying for NEWT's will be given passes to stay out later. The grounds are restricted after dark.""

This announcement struck a thought in Ginny's head. Dumbledore wouldn't make our curfews sooner unless he feared something would happen inside the school. Or perhaps someone in the school he doesn't trust, Snape? Maybe he thinks there could be a break in.

Ginny came back to reality when the next announcement was made.

"Our new head boy will be, Draco Malfoy! And our new head girl will now be Hermione Granger!" The crowd cheered for the two, but Ginny secretly wondered if they were really cheering for Draco out of politeness, or if they really cared at all.

The clapping decreased so Dumbledore could one speak again,

"Next announcement is, our new Defense against the Dark Arts teacher is, Allen Nortiker!"

A man Ginny hadn't noticed because of his dark colors, rose form his seat to the clapping of the students and teachers.

The man was tall and young looking, attractive and through the robes, seemed to be in good shape. His hair was an average brown, his eyes were also brown. His cloak was black , his shirt dark blue, pants looked like the type you would wear to work.

He smiled and glanced around at the students. When his eyes caught Ginny's she blushed.

"Yes, yes, thank you..' the clapping stopped.

Dumbledore began to speak again.

"Thank you all for coming to our school and I hope you enjoy your year," Dumbledore smiled and said his last sentence. "Now let the feast begin"

All the students were , as usual, delighted with their food. Ginny chatted with Hermione about their classes while Harry and Ron talked about quitdage and their thoughts of the new teacher.

"I think he looks interesting, I wonder if he went to Hogwarts before. He dresses well and seems very young." Ron stated, Ginny agreed. He did dress well for the occasion, he did look very different form any of the other teachers Ginny had seen, and she did wonder what school he came from.

"He couldn't have graduated too long ago, he's pretty young, maybe 20." Ginny joined in on the topic.

"I know right. I cant wait to be in his classes, it sounds like this year will be very interesting." Harry's smile made Ginny get butterflies in her stomach, she knew it was about time she moved on, but she couldn't help but feel a little giggly during the meal.

Everyone had gone to the common room, stuffed with food and laughing at their stories form over the summer. Draco didn't have much to tell. Nothing exiting ever happened over the summer.

"Hey Drakie" Pansy walked over, or rather, ran over, and hugged Draco tightly.

"I've missed you soo much."

It was true that Pansy had not seen Draco for months and Draco wasn't too disappointed, though it was lonely.

"Hi Pansy, had a good summer?" Draco managed to say after catching his breathe when Pansy let go.

"Great summer. Went shopping with friends, visiting family, new boyfriend, homework." Pansy continued on the same topic till Draco could take no more and went to bed at about 10:00pm.

The next morning was rather difficult, getting up earlier to catch the showers before the other girls required getting up at 6:30. Breakfast started at 7:30.

Through out the summer Ginny had been sleeping in until at least nine.

She Grumpily got up at 7:00 and had to wait while the other girls hogged the showers. After showering, drying her hair and getting dressed, she walked to the great hall, as she came around the corner she noticed the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher leaning against the wall of an empty classroom talking to one of the teachers.

Ginny slowed down as she watched his motions, expressions and , what looked to Ginny like , his body.

Ginny could see his sweet smile, his shape which made her have a slight blush as she passed.

His sleeves were rolled up, which revealed his strong looking arms and a slightly tanned skin, perhaps he was from a rather hot area.

He looked away from the teacher and took a glance at Ginny, though Ginny didn't see it, he seemed to stare until she went around the corner.

Draco woke up in a good mood from falling asleep at about 10:30pm and waking up at 6:30am he had a good amount of rest,. Normally Draco didn't like sleeping in, he valued his time of day light.

Since the fact that he had always lived in a bit of darkness himself, it felt good to be free with the light.

Draco showered combed his hair, pulled up his pants and before he could put on his shirt an owl came tapping on the window. (A/N Just imagine How Sexy Draco would look with no shirt on…)

Draco opened the window, curious as to what the owl had brought for him.

When the owl came in Draco realized that the owl belong to his father. The creature dropped the envelope in Draco's hand and flew off.

He opened the envelope and read the message and his jaw dropped.

Dear Draco,

I miss you greatly. I hope that the train ride was good .

I have news , your father has been informed the school is going to be attacked, within the next week. I would have warned you earlier but your father has kept a close eye on me and I didn't hear of this till a little before you left for Hogwarts.

Muggles are sentenced to die. Boys will be offered a place in the Dark Lord's army and the girls are said to be given to his followers and their sons if they are worthy.

The teachers will either be killed or held in prison. All children of the Death Eaters will meet in Hogsmede to be kept safe while the attack takes place. Please don't resist, go with them and don't say anything, I love you and would never forgive myself if I lost you.

From your dearest mother,

N. Malfoy.

Draco brought his jaw back up and breathed, realizing he had held his breathe.

This was wrong, this was all wrong, he thought.

What will this school become if The Dark Lord becomes the ruler?

Images, horrible ones came to his mind, the girls would become like his mother, enslaved to their masters for life, beaten if ever to disobey, throw away when they had nothing left in them.

And what would happen to them if given to the sons of the Death Eaters? What would the boys do? All this running through his mind had made him not think what time it was.

He looked at his watch, it was 7:15am. There was no reason to go to breakfast early, but he didn't want to stay in here either. He finally decided on going to the library to finish his homework from the summer, which would be due by tomorrow.

Ginny arrived at the Great Hall to see Harry, Ron, Hermione and Luna all at the table eating and chatting.

She smiled as she went passed all the students and sat herself next to Harry across form Luna and Hermione.

"How are you? Good breakfast?"

All the children nodded.

"Hey Gin where did you end up sitting on the train?" Ron asked curious and anxious to know who she had been with what they talked about, how far away was she on the train and why she had rejected sitting with them like they always did.

"Not for away maybe 7 doors down." Ginny said casually as she ate her meal

"So.. Anyone special you bumped into?" Ron proceeded.

Ginny swallowed her eggs and answered.

"I saw Malfoy and his friends on the way down but I was by myself in the compartment." Ron glanced at Harry who had paused when he heard the name 'Malfoy'.

"They weren't bugging you right?" Harry asked, entering the conversation with a frown on his face.

"No. They didn't say anything to me actually." Going back to eating her food, and changing the subject caused the 'Malfoy on train' topic to be left behind.

As Draco entered the Hall he avoided Ginny's eyes, feeling ashamed of playing around her, well he couls only imagine what kind of play her master would have with her when she was a prisoner to who ever chose her.

He sat at his table chatting with Pansy, Crabb, Goyle, and his friend Blaise.

The day went by slow and felt like it took forever. Classes were boring, lectures made him want to sleep even more, The feeling of beign back int eh game of life wasn't very sweet either. But he made it through and he woud keep going, because every moment he had here, was precious.

Soon this school would be gone, become nothing more then a hoem for dark, he dreaded waking up to the cold of the castle that would come with the fact of the Dark Lord being the Head Master, The Ruler, The Lord of Darkness.

Time was running out, no more sleeping in, no more playing around, no more ignoring reality.

There was war going on and he had to be ready.

A/N : That was chapter 4, hope it was good! Five will be up next week. Feel free to yell for the ups and downs. Love Yall!