Chapter 6 - Defence Against The Dark Arts
After breakfast, Hermione caught up with Harry and Ron, as they made their way towards their next class, which was Defence Against The Dark Arts. After seeing their new Professor, Hermione couldn't wait to get to that class and learn more about him, and what had happened yesterday.
"So, what do you think of that new Professor?" Ron asked, trying to make conversation, "What was his name, Smith?" Hermione nodded her head, remaining silent. She didn't really feel like talking at the moment. Harry and Ron looked at each other, but decided to leave her alone.
Eventually, they made their way up to the DADA classroom, where Professor Smith was already waiting at the door. He exchanged a glance with Hermione, and his face dropped. Obviously he hadn't been expecting to see her here. As the trio walked past him, Hermione whispered to him. "The feelings mutual."
Professor Smith had no choice but to allow the trio to enter his classroom, as he waited outside for the other students. Hermione took a seat next to Ron, and Harry sat in front of them. "Hey, what were you saying to the Professor?" Ron asked.
"Just saying hi." Hermione lied through her teeth. Ron shrugged his shoulders and pulled his DADA textbook out. Ron wasn't the best at Defense, but Hermione admired his persistence and hard work. Soon enough, everyone had entered the room, and Professor Smith - or The Doctor - was stood at the front.
"Good morning students, as you'll know from breakfast, my name is Professor Smith and I'll be teaching you defence against the dark arts for the foreseeable future. Any questions?" Smith asked. There was complete silence in the room. "Good. As I've not taught you before, I don't know how much you know. Therefore, today will be more of a relaxed lesson, and I ask you to answer these questions." Smith said, walking around the room and handing out papers.
Hermione nudged Ron once Smith had passed. "Do you trust this guy? I mean, he just seems a little...off." she asked, receiving a confused look from Ron.
"Hermione, you're the last person on the planet I would expect to complain about a teacher. And he seems fine to me. Seriously, what did you say to him at the door?" Ron asked, knowing that she'd been lying to him.
Hermione sighed, knowing that she'd have to tell him eventually. Throughout the course of the lesson, Hermione told Ron everything that had happened yesterday, and how she'd woke up thinking it was all a dream. "Blimey." Ron said.