Another flashback. I think you will like this one because it has Severus Snape in it :) Also, has a new mysterious character. Enjoy!

Again, Ruby's thoughts are italic and a spells are bolded and italic.

August 1st

The time between June 15th and August 1st were taken up with letters between Professor Dumbledore and Ruby. They were about Hogwarts and what was required of her as a teacher there. Dumbledore sent her the material which was just a book with the title Muggles: What are they?. Really? Ruby thought. I have to teach this garbage? And how sad is it that the students must endure this pile of horse shit.

Ruby was determined to make the muggle studies material more bearable. She invested a lot of time on her lesson plans. She had most of her lessons completed by the time she met with Dumbledore again.

She arrived at Hogwarts and entered Headmaster Dumbledore's office. Unlike their first meeting Dumbledore was there to greet her instead of the creepy portraits.

"Good afternoon, Miss Hartman." Dumbledore shook her hand.

"Good afternoon to you too, sir."

"Would you like a sherbet lemon?" He held out the candy dish.

She looked at the dish. "Umm, no thank you." He placed the dish down. "Not to be rude, but could we get down to business. I have some family affairs to take care of later."

"I don't see that as rude, but of leadership. You will make a great addition to the staff. Let's begin.

He took a seat at his desk and Ruby followed and took her seat as well. There was an awkward silence. Oh, I do hate long awkward periods of silence! Should I be the one to break it? Dumbledore gave her a cheerful look. I guess I have to.

"I don't know where to begin, sir…"

"Maybe starting at the beginning would do." He smiled

"Obviously," Ruby said under her breath.

"Hmmm?" Dumbledore leaned an ear to hear her better.

She came up with a smile. "Yes, that would do." She looked through her polka dot bag and pulled a book out and handed it to Dumbledore.

He took it. "What is this?"

"It has the spells and potions that could be useful. I wrote out their descriptions and how to perform each one in detail. I thought it would be a helpful guide."

"This is extraordinary, Miss Hartman. But, I would still like to hear and see these spells form you."

'Yes, professor. I was planning on showing you. I just thought you would want a written version as well." She smiles.

"That's very thoughtful. Which spell will you start with?"

"Let's start with the spell, elbmuj. This spell jumbles the speech of the person you cast it on. It could also scramble the thoughts too. But, sometimes it doesn't affect a person's thoughts. It depends on the execution."

"Interesting."

"You execute it by waving your wand left to right twice. Then point your wand at the person's mouth." Dumbledore looked at her through his half moon spectacles. "I wish I had a wand to show you."

"Yes, that would be handy. That brings up a question of mine, will these spells work because you said in your previous meeting that you and your people don't require wands."

"That is true, sir. That is why I modified each one and made changes on execution to fit your magical style."

Dumbledore stroked his long beard.

Ruby went searching through her polka dot bag and pulled out a stick fashioned like a wand. "This will do." She said more to herself than to Dumbledore.

She stood up. "Okay, then. I'm going to show you how it is done and then you try it."

She waved the stick wand side to side, left to right, twice. Then pointed the wand at Dumbledore's mouth and said elbmuj. "And that's how it is done."

She stood awkwardly, fiddling with the stick nervously. She started at Dumbledore. I hate how he does these long periods of silence. Plus, I hate how he sits quietly, staring at me with that stupid grin. It's kind of creepy…

"Would you like a try, professor?"

"No, no. That won't be necessary. I'll try them out later."

"Are you sure? I mean, I can help you out if you have any difficulties." She tried not to sound too pushy or awkward.

"I will be fine." He saw the worried look on her face. "If I have any issues I will owl you or I can wait till you return in September."

She didn't really like the idea. "I guess so. I'm, worried because I just fix the spells to work for you magical preferences here. I'm not entirely sure if the spells will work properly."

"We'll worry about that later. What other intriguing spells do you have?"

"This spell you will find intriguing and very useful. The person you cast this spell on, every spell they try to cast will rebound onto themselves." She paused. "Oh, and the spell is called volvert. And no fancy wand wavingness."

Dumbledore was beyond amazed. Just the two spells she explained could cripple the opposition. Think of how fast Death Eaters, possibly Voldemort, would go down. What an exciting feeling.

She went on to explain more advance stunning spells, creative ways to make your opponent violently sick, and healing spells and potions.

"This is a great spell for defense. It gives you a shield that encircles you and prevents you from getting hit by spells. And I call this spell, 360."

Dumbledore gave her a questioning look that read, "Really, 360?"

"What? I couldn't think of a cool name."

"That's alright. Not every spell has a cool name." He had a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Did Dumbledore just say cool?... Awesome!

"I understand that you have helpful potions as well."

Ruby was trying to get over the shock of Dumbledore saying 'cool'. "Oh, yeah. There is a potion that can heighten one of your five senses."

"How does that work?"

"Well, you start with one cup of…"

Dumbledore interrupted, politely. "Never mind. You can talk potions with Professor Snape.

"Umm… Okay." She didn't know what else to say.

"Miss Hartman, thank you for these helpful spells and potions. This could really help in defeating Voldemort."

"Your welcome, sir. Even though my village doesn't want to be directly involved in this situation, we still wanted to contribute somehow."

Dumbledore nodded and pause. "Would you consider joining the Order of the Phoenix?"

"The what?" First he says the word 'cool'. Now he wants me to join a group about a phoenix. I'm so confuses.

"I must have forgotten to tell you about it. The Order of the Phoenix is a secret group of people willing to devote their time, effort, and even their lives to taking out Voldemort and his followers."

One word ran through Ruby's head: what? Is Dumbledore on drugs or did he forget to take his drugs? "I don't know. It's a lot to take in."

"You would be a big help to the Order. But, what you gave," he touched the book of spells and potions, "is already enough." He gave her a sweet smile.

He's trying to guilty trip me. It's not going to work. "You know what. I'll join this Order of the Phoenix." Damn you mouth! Don't you listen to what I am transmitting to you?

"Excellent. I'll fill you in more later. I remember you telling me you have important family business to take care of."

"That's right." She stood up. "I guess I will hear from you later."

Dumbledore stood up. "Yes, you will Miss Hartman or I should be saying Professor Hartman."

She let out a laugh. He is adorable. "Goodbye, Professor."

"Goodbye."

One hour later: Dumbledore's office

Professor Severus Snape was sited across from Professor Dumbledore. He arrived to his office after Ruby left ten minutes earlier. Dumbledore wanted to share these new spells and potions with his trusted potions master. They both tried out the spells once Snape was informed. The spells were a success. Dumbledore casted volvert on Severus without telling him what it does. Professor Snape was confused because nothing happened.

"Disarm me," Dumbledore commanded.

This can't be good, Snape thought. "What will happen if I do?"

"Just trust me."

Severus had to roll his dark marble eyes at that. He always wants me to trust him without question. He knows I hate that. Snape looked at Dumbledore and finally gave in. "Expelliarmus."

Instead of Dumbledore's wand flying across the room, it was Severus' wand. Snape was beyond confused and wonder. He gave Dumbledore a questioning look.

Albus decided to rid Severus of his misery by explaining the spell to him. Before he did so, he removed the spell with the word 'Fin'.

Now they find themselves sitting across from each other discussing this. Albus handed him the journal filled with spells and potions unheard of to Severus. He did find all the potions the most interesting with their complex brewing methods. Though, they seem to have the simplest ideas. Such as the potion that would heighten one of the five senses or the potion that would become more like a cream and when placed over an open or scabbed would heal it instantly. Severus was fascinated and couldn't help but become anxious to meet this young woman.

But, he did have his doubts. It was like Lupin all over again. Severus knew that this woman must have a secret agenda. But, of course, Dumbledore will blindly trust a person he has only met twice.

He was even more appalled when he was told that she accepted to join the Order. "She could be a spy."

"Like how you are a spy too, Severus." Dumbledore gave him a kind look. "You could tell Voldemort everything that the Order was doing and hand Mr. Potter over. But you haven't and you won't."

"This is completely different. You don't know her. You don't even know where she is from because she won't tell. How can you trust someone who won't tell you a simple fact of where she is from?"

"She explained to me that she is from a small magical village in the States that doesn't want to be directly involved with the war."

"Her village doesn't want to be directly involved but yet she agrees to be in the Order. I find it hard to believe. She has to have an alternative reason for being here other than bringing 'creativity to Hogwarts'." Snape snarled. Stupid excuse, bringing creativity.

"Severus, be reasonable. Miss Hartman isn't plotting against us. She will be a professor here and I want you to behave."

Severus looked to the floor pissed. There was no use in arguing with Dumbledore. He always thinks he is right.

"Fine," Severus said like he has tasted something bitter.

Dumbledore smiled at Severus. "Thank you, Severus."

Five minutes after Ruby left Dumbledore's office: Location-Mysterious American magical village.

A man in a brown suit sat at his desk in his moderately large office. He was reading over an important document sent to him earlier. He read it four times already. He was meticulous and never overlooks a detail. So, reading a seven page document up to five times is common place with him.

*Knock, knock*

"Come in."
The visitor entered and shut the door behind them. The man in the brown suit looked up from his document and removed his reading glasses.

"I thought it would be you. You are back soon."

The visitor sat down.

"Did you give him the book?" The man asked.

"Yes, he didn't want to try out the spells. But, he said he will contact me if he has any problems."

The man chuckled. "We don't need to worry about that, do we Ruby?"

"No, we don't." Ruby paused. "He invited me to join a secret organization called the Order of the Phoenix…" She was cut off by the man.

"You accepted of course?"

"Yes, why wouldn't I? It will help our cause."

"Indeed. The more the information, the better. It seems our plan is working just fine." The mysterious man in brown smiled.

Uh oh! Wonder what this is all about? Hope you found this chapter interesting because I do. Please Review and tell me your thoughts.