Astoria
I walked through the rows instructing the students how to properly rotate and flex their wrist. It was to relax our muscle before we perform actual spells. I paint in my past time and learned that this helps when I use my wand too. Maybe I should urge the students to paint too?
I spotted a student struggling and went to help him. "Here, you do it like this?" I held my hand up to show him. I notice his face was turning red. "Are you okay?"
"I-I-I'm fine." He stuttered.
"Are you not feeling well?"
"Allergies." He said.
Allergies seem to be going around lately. I need to warn my students to go to the hospital wing for a check up.
"You should see Madam Pomfrey for that. You are excused from class...I apologize I don't remember your name." I take it upon myself to know all of my students names but there are too many.
"Harry." He said.
"Well, Harry, you are excused to see Madam Pomfrey."
"Thank you, professor." He said and ran out of the room like Dementors are chasing him.
I hope he is okay. I thought as I went back to observe the other students. I glanced at the door every now and then to see if Harry was coming back. When class was coming to an end I dismissed them and went to search for him. The portraits told me he was in the bathroom and hadn't come out yet. As I reached it Harry appeared.
"Harry! Thank goodness I found you. Are you, okay?" I asked.
His face was now pale. He appeared frightened. "You followed me?"
"You didn't return to class or went to the hospital wing. I was concerned."
"You are concerned about me? Thank you, but I don't need to see her."
Sweat was beading on his face. It's not even that hot here.
"Are you certain, Harry? You are drenched in sweat."
"It's normal."
If that was the case.
"Then sorry. I'll leave you now." I learned early on that I shouldn't get to personal with the students. If they don't want my help I shouldn't force it.
"Thank you, professor." He said.
I returned to my class to teach my seventh year students. They were already in their seats and chattering among themselves.
"I'll ignore that some of you are late...if you ignore that I'm the latest." I told them.
They quiet it down and I got started.
"Get up everyone. Rows of twos. Follow me." I was teaching them about ancient creatures and thought it would be fun to get Hagrid involved.
My seventh year students followed me outside just as I told them. I first started teaching it was hard to control them during our walks. That was when I thought of a plan to supply Peeves with tools and targets. I told him to shoot at the student only if they are trying get away. Lucky for Peeves the students are always trying to get away. They never learn. But by their sixth and seventh year they are good. Now my students are well behaved when we go outside. The deal I made with Peeves had paid off.
Hagrid waiting for us in front of the Forbidden Forest as we had planned.
"You all know Professor Hagrid, students." I said.
Hagrid gave them a big friendly smile and waved at them.
"I asked him to show you the…" I paused dramatically, "dog that lives in the forest."
While Hagrid walked behind the large bushes behind us.
My students showed little interest. That changed once I waved my wand. The bush disappeared revealing Fluffy, Hagrid pet dog who had three heads. Some of the students jumped back in fear while others watched the creature in amazement.
"This is Fluffy." said Hagird.
"Which Greek god had a pet dog with three heads?" I asked.
"Hades!" shouted a Ravenclaw.
"Twenty points to Ravenclaw!" I said. "Now, who wants to pet Fluffy?"
The braves students walked closer to him and Hagrid.
"Can we ride on his back?" asked a Gryffindor.
I turned to Hagrid.
"Can't see why not." said Hagrid.
Fluffy was excited by the attention the students were giving him. He sat laid down and let them touch his fur.
"Remember, gentle." I reminded them.
Things went without incident and the students had loads of fun. After class was over I went back to my office sit on my chair and rest my feet. I contacted potential sponsors. I was going to added Harry Potter's name on the bottom when I remember that I forgot to get Harry to sign the contract. How can I be stupid? My mum would be twisting my ear if she was here. I stood up and left my office while in the corridor I bumped into someone. I righted my glasses and looked at who it was.
"Sorry," I said and realized it was Harry. "Harry, what are you doing here?" My eyes lowered and I notice he was wearing a Hogwarts uniform.
"Oh! I was...I'm here to see McGonagall." said Harry.
"Are you in a hurry to see her?" I asked, "Because, Harry, I need you."
"You-You do?" Harry stuttered and stepped back.
I thought he was going to trip and grabbed his shirt collar to prevent it.
"Come to my office. I need your signatures."
Harry stared at me with a odd expression on his face. He was breathing in shallow breathes. Must be it was his allergies. Poor Harry.
"Is...is that all you want?" he said, he glanced at my hand that was on his shirt collar.
Maybe he doesn't like me touching him? I immediately release it and put my hands down.
"That's all I need and you can go on your way."
"Um...I suppose. I can do it."
"Good," I said and walked him to my office.
I got the contracts and allowed him time to read them. As he read them he glanced at me and back at the parchment. Did he not like my terms? I thought he would. He was my ticket to free stuff for my students. I can't have his irritable.
"Why don't you take them home with you, look them over, make any changes you want, and bring them back later."
"I will do that." he said. "Is there anything, anything, else you need to tell me?"
What else do I need to tell Harry?
"Yes, there is. Do you mind asking Hermione and Ron if they want to join?"
It would be spectacular if I manage to get all three of them.
"I'll ask them. Is there anything else?"
That reminds me. I brought two more contract out and gave them to Harry.
"Would you give these to them to read too?"
Harry tucked the contract under his arm. His face was turning red like the other day.
"Bathroom?" I pointed at the door encase he forgot where it was.
Harry glanced at the door and back at me. He did that once more before going into the bathroom. While he was in there, I went to my desk to sit and wait for him to come out. When he did, I asked him why was he wearing a Hogwarts uniform.
Harry looked down at his attire. "Oh...this? Um...I was seeing if my old uniform still fit me."
"But that's a Hufflepuff's uniform." I pointed out.
He looked back down in surprise. "So it is!"
"It is." I agree.
He opened his mouth as if to speak but nothing was coming out. "I have a place to be!" he finally said and ran out of my office.
What was that about? Oh, well. I'm to tired don't care. I got up to my bedroom to sleep. I always get sleepy after a long day teaching.