Severus Snape, Potions Master at Hogwarts school of Wizardry and Witchcraft was sitting miserably at the big table in the staff room. Together with the other teachers he was waiting for the new DADA teacher to arrive. He was angry because again he did not get the DADA classes. Dumbledore had told him that it was to risky because he was now working as a spy against the Dark Lord. Nethertheless he still found that he would be the best person for teaching DADA because of all the knowledge he had after his years as a death eater. But no, Dumbledore had choosen a young woman from Germany over him. On his opinion such a young person not relatet to Great Britain and the problems they had would never be good enough to take this position.

He was ripped out of his thoughts when the door opened and Professor McConagall entered, followed by a little woman with long blond hair wearing black robes. Professor Dumbledore stood up and grabbed the womans hands warmly "Welcome to Hogwarts, Miss von den Auen. I hope you had a good journey." She replied with a smile. "Thank you, Professor Dumbledore for this warm welcome. Yes, the journey had been quiet and good and I'm only a bit tired." He gestured her to a seat between Professor Snape and Professor Flitwick.

"Before we go to the Great Hall to welcome the pupils I will just give you a short introduction to the other teachers." With that Dumbledore adressed all the teachers one by another telling her the names and the classes they were teaching. Everybody, expect Snape nodded to her as a short welcome. After Dumbledore had finished the introduction she got up "I want to thank all of you for welcoming me at Hogwarts. I'm very pleased to be here and I hope we soon get chances to learn more about each other." With sat she sat down again.

"Very well, very well !" Dumbledore said. I think we're now ready to go down to the Great Hall for our feast. If you would please follow me."

They all got up and followed the Headmaster down to the hall.