Chapter 4: More classes and an odd announcement
Disclaimer: Although you should all know this by now I shall go over it again. I do not own anything except what I like to call a plot. All Harry Potter related stuff belongs to J.K Rowling. I am merely an amateur author who enjoys playing with her characters for my own amusement.
"Draco!" said Ginny while bopping him on the shoulder. "It was their first class. Why did you have to give them a TWO-scroll essay? And threaten them with detention? Also, why did you not talk all class? You just sat there giving them the evil eye."
"I had to show them who was in charge. I think I effectively did that."
"You're impossible."
"You're entitled to your own opinion. It goes without saying that I don't share the same one. But, here comes our next class, Weasley."
"Ok. Let me do the introductions. That way they'll know I'm not a complete arse, unlike some people. What year is it again?"
"First years. Slytherin and Gryffindor."
"Ok everyone! Take your seats. I am Professor Weasley and this grumpy looking guy behind me in Professor Malfoy. First off, what do you know about Defense against the Dark Arts?"
A small blonde hair Gryffindor raised her hand. When Ginny pointed to her she spoke softly.
"It is to help protect you from magical creatures that are dangerous and keep you up to date about what to expect from those who are involved in the dark arts."
"Very good," said Draco. "Five points to Gryffindor."
"Is there anything else any of you would like to add?" asked Ginny.
This time, a burly looking Slytherin boy raised his hand. Draco signaled that he could speak.
"To keep us informed of characteristics of certain spells."
"Yes. Five points to Slytherin," Draco affirmed.
"This class will be what you have said. Although you may not get into some things for quite a while," said Ginny, "You are only in your first year. Think of this year as an introduction."
"You all should have The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble. You will not need the book while in this class, but you need to have it. So today we will just have a discussion. Are there any questions?"
"Are werewolves real?" asked a young Gryffindor. Presumably a Muggleborn student. Only they would ask a question such as that as wizarding children are instructed not to go out at night at a very young age. Draco thought momentarily before launching into an explanation.
"Yes. They are a half-man, half-wolf beast. They will kill if given a chance, but, fortunately, they are only dangerous during the full moon. Also, the Ministry of Magic has numbered every werewolf so that should not be a problem."
"Does that answer your question?" asked Ginny while looking at the young student. When the young Gryffindor nodded they opened the floor for more questions.
"Is it true that the Chamber of Secrets was opened six years ago?" asked a Slytherin.
When this question was asked all the children looked very interested. Ginny, however, had gone a nice shade of white. Draco noticed the change in Ginny and was confused before he realized that it was her who was behind that particular occurrence. Albeit, it was not her fault so he decided to answer the question.
"Yes, it was. Now, seeing as you have ten minutes left, I want you to socialize and get to know your fellow students," Draco said, leaving no room for a student to disagree with him.
He then turned to Ginny and saw that she was still a little shook up that that topic had been brought up so casually.
"Weasley. Are you all right?"
"Yes- no- I mean yes. I am fine. That question just surprised me. Why do you care anyway? It's not as if you know anything."
"I know plenty. I know that my father slipped the diary in your cauldron while you were in Flourish and Blotts with your parents. I also know that Tom Marvalo Riddle who eventually turned into Lord Voldemort controlled you through his former diary. Another thing I know is that Potter and Weasel went down and retrieved you from a certain death. They also fought a Basilisk and presumably left it for dead, otherwise they wouldn't have gotten out of there."
"How-How do you know all this? I never told anyone about that. Neither did the Dream Team to my knowledge."
"They didn't. My father bragged about fooling you for months on end. Although, he was quite mad about that house elf that Potter freed. He was more of a bastard than usual after that. As for the basilisk, what else could petrify students the way that they were?"
"Oh."
Ginny perhaps might have said something more, but the buzzer sounded and interrupted her before she could begin. Since this buzzer also signaled lunch, the pair headed down to the Great Hall.
When they arrived at the Great Hall Dumbledore had an announcement to make.
"Attention all students and staff. From now on, both Mr. Malfoy and Miss. Weasley will be sitting at the staff table. In addition to taking up the positions of Head Boy and Girl, they are also teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts for the students in the sixth year and below. They are to be regarded as staff in recognition for these duties. Thank you. That is all. Now, tuck in!"
All of the students were shocked. Two seventh-years considered as staff members was simply mindboggling. That had never happened. Even Hermione said so and she had memorized Hogwarts: A History.
Ginny and Draco were shell-shocked. They now had almost all the privileges of the professors while still being seventh-year students. They were also ecstatic to not need to sit anywhere near the Dream Team or Pansy.
