Chapter 2

Remember Me?

Moira spent a restful night in her room, which was located at the end of the hall of seventh year girl's dormitories. She rose early the following morning, around 5:00, and took a shower before heading down to the Great Hall for breakfast.

Dumbledore had saved Moira a seat at the professor's table and told her that she was more than welcome to sit there whenever she liked. This morning, however, Moira chose to sit at the Gryffindor table.

After nibbling on eggs and toast, too nervous to really eat anything, she left the Great Hall and went to her office to finalize her lesson plans. Her first class of the day was 7th years, Gryffindor and Slytherin.

If what Harry had said last night was true, then this first class should prove to be interesting. Moira sighed, why had she ever agreed to do this?

A few minutes later Moira heard the sounds of students entering the classroom. Hearing a few things said about her, she decided to hide in her office for a minute or so longer.

"Well, this year should be easy."

"She's 18, like she could really teach us anything."

"Sit back and relax boys, this year is going to be a breeze."

Those are just a few of the things Moira heard about her before she decided she'd had enough.

Quietly she stood up and entered the classroom. No one had noticed her presence at the front of the classroom where she was currently perched atop her desk, feet dangling, legs swaying.

She had her wand pointed at the class, muttered a quick spell, and voila, silent classroom.

She chuckled quietly at the befuddled look of her students. Her students, how odd it was to say that.

A few minutes of their pained and befuddled expressions had been suffice for professor Verene. Pointing her wand at the class she muttered another quick spell. Instantly the room filled with angry shouts.

"What in bloody hell was that?" Draco Malfoy asked.

"Very good question Mr. Malfoy." Moira said, still perched on her desk. Everyone turned to face the front of the room, startled to see their new teacher in the room.

"To answer your question, that was a silencing spell."

"What does a silencing charm have to do with Defense Against the Dark Arts?" Draco asked, anger evident in his sneer.

"Not a silencing charm, Mr. Malfoy; a silencing spell, which happens to be much stronger than an ordinary silencing charm. As I'm sure you all noticed, when you tried to speak it felt as though your vocal chords had been ripped from you're throat." The students nodded in turn.

"That right there is a perfect example of how a spell intended to be helpful turned into something dark. The spell was originally- I suggest that you take notes on this if you plan to pass next week's test." Loud rustling was heard as all of the students scrambled for their quills and parchment.

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"Well that went well." Ron said, sounding exasperated.

"Tell me about it. After talking to her last night I was sure that this year's DADA class was going to be a breeze, she's worse than Moody." Harry said.

"Don't be so harsh. She seems like she's going to be a good teacher. You just don't like her because she's 18 and she's our professor." Hermione reasoned.

"Her age has nothing to do with it. She's a psycho, absolutely nutters." Ron answered.

"Do intelligent women frighten you Ron, feeling a bit inferior?"

"No!"

"Sure." She replied teasingly.

"Oh bloody hell Hermione."

**

"Ms. Verene?" Draco asked once the rest of the class had left.

"Yes Draco?"

"Uhm..."

"Yes Draco?"

"Do you remember me, Moira?" Moira smiled, a slight blush painting her cheeks.

"Of course I do." She then frowned.

"Although I can't exactly say that the last memories I have of you are very pleasant."

"I wanted to apologize to you for that. I never should have said those things."

"Are you apologizing because you really mean it or because I'm your teacher and you want to get a good grade?"

"I'm truly sorry for the things that I said to you. I never should've even thought them."

"How do I know you aren't lying to me?"

"You don't. You're just going to have to trust me. I really am sorry though."

"Well thank you for apologizing." Draco nodded and turned to leave.

"Bye Draco."

"Bye Moira"

Thanks to everyone who's read the first two chapters. I know that it's a bit boring right now, but I promise that it will become more interesting as the chapters progress. There will also be more romance. Please leave a review if you've enjoyed the story so far!!

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Manda