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The Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher

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Chapter 8

After School Special

It was a calm Sunday afternoon when Benjamin entered the library. He had gone there to research a few spells for a lecture. His plans were changed when he noticed the figure of Ms, Hermione Granger camped out in back with a stack of books

"Ms. Granger what are you doing inside on a day like today?"

"Oh Professor, I was studying." The girl said

"I can see that, but still why aren't you outside with your friends?" The teacher saw her shoulder's slump at the word friends, "You haven't made any yet."

Hermione scowled, "I tried sure, I given people help on homework-"

"Have they asked for your help though?"

"Hey?" The bushy hair girl asked

"The people you have given help to did they ask for it?" The girl's embarrassed blush was the only answer he needed. Benjamin sighed, "Ms. Granger it is certain that you are very intelligent, but part of intelligence is knowing how and when to use it. Take for example you answering all the class questions. I know you mean no harm when you raise your hand first, but by doing after every question you cause the other students to not even want to try. In a way your eagerness is hurting other student's chances at learning." The girl gasped. "My last piece of advice Ms. Granger is take a breath. You have entered a brand new world take the time to take it all in. Trust me in a few years' even magic gets old." He finished with a smile as he headed toward the door. "Oh and Ms. Granger my door is always open."

"Okay Professor." The girl replied

It was the following Tuesday and Benjamin was watching the first year Gryffindor/Slytherin flying class from a window not too far away. He himself didn't care about the art of flying or Quidditch at all, but the broom was a simple rite of passage for young witch and wizards. As one the line of first years shouted UP!. Some brooms shot right into hands, while others rolled on the grounds, but in a few minutes all the first years were on there brooms. But as Hooch gave an order Neville Longbottom shot off like a rocket.

Benjamin's eyes widened as with a wave of his cane the window in front of him vanished and he stood on the edge of the window sill as Neville approached. With a jump The DADA Professor reached out and grabbed the wayward broom with both hands and climbed on it behind Neville.

"You're having a crazy day huh Mr. Longbottom?" He said with a smile. All he was got a nervous nod. "Don't worry just take a breath and we'll be fine-"A crack was heard as the broom broke in half.

Act quickly Benjamin grabbed Neville and shoved the boy into his chest and with his cane cast a cushioning charm of them. They still hit the ground and bounced a few feet but they were both fine. .

"Are you okay Neville?" He asked as they stood up. The boy gave a shaky nod.

Hooch ran over to them, "You two okay?"

Benjamin nodded, "Still I'll take him to Pomfrey. Just in case. Come on Neville."

A few minutes later the two were in beds being poke and prodded by the school nurse.

"Mr. Longbottom you are fine. Mr. Voss please close the curtain and remove your shirt. I need to see if there is any damage." Pomfrey said

Benjamin rolled his eyes." I am fine." Pomfrey simply glared at him. The sight that greeted the nurse made her gasp in horror. Over half of the Professors back was covered in scar tissue, the some scars looked a couple decades old, others looked just a few years old, but one thing was clear none had healed properly.

"Benjamin what happened to you?" Pomfrey asked

The man gave a small grin, "I was in a war Madam. Now if there is nothing else. Am I free to go?"

The nurse gave a shaky nod and the next moment the two were gone from the Hospital Wing.

"You have had an exciting morning huh?"

Neville simply shrugged his shoulders. "It's just another thing I'm pants at sir. I can't do magic well. I stink at Potions, and I'm only good at Herbology. Which is an easy class, I shouldn't be here." The next second the boy felt a hand on his shoulder.

"Neville I knew your parents. I was friends with your father and I only met your mother a handful of times but trust me, they wouldn't care what you are or what you aren't good at. They would want you to try your best. That is all any of us can do." He said with a smile.

Sniffling Neville captured Benjamin in a hug, and a few seconds later the boy released him.

"Sir would it be okay if sometimes I came to your office and you told me about my parents?" Neville asked shyly

The Professor nodded, "Of course Neville." With that the boy headed back to his dorm.

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