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Chapter 4

Danger from the Dungeon

Harry started the morning with several posts on his desk.  Athena proudly sat on her perch hooting good morning to Harry.  Harry smiled and he picked up the first letter from Harold Wealsey, son of Ron

Harry,

I heard the news of your new job and congratulations.  I am sure my mom and dad would have found the news hilarious and would have been proud.  To answer your question, little Virginia is my daughter and I had to name her after Aunt Ginny when I first saw her.  I hope you'll keep an eye on her if you can spare one.  Let me know if you need anything, and Gloria sends a hug hello.

Take Care,

Harry

Harry laughed as he opened the next letter, he was honored when Ronald named one of his children after him, after all who wouldn't be.  Harry opened one the next one which was from his daughter.

Daddy,

Sarah can't stop talking about the house and how she loves it.  She just goes on and on about how much she wishes she was home more, maybe she'll finally take a desk job at the ministry.  I worry about her sometimes.  I just wanted to wish you good luck on your first day of classes as headmaster.  I also wanted to give you a bit of a warning.  I've heard weird rumors of some dark arts going on around Hogsmeade and if that's true then Hogwarts will be a likely target, especially you.  I am sure you can take care of yourself.  Also, you've got a great staff this year.  Headmaster Snape may have been a pain but he certainly could pick out talent.  Good luck Daddy,

Love,

Lily

Harry put the letters away as there was a knock on the door.  "come in" Harry said as he put the letters away.  There was a bunch of students who were at the door.

"headmaster, I'm Jessica Wellington, the Head Girl, and I'm here with the Prefects"

"excellent" harry said as he let them in "where's Franklin?"

"right here" Franklin said as he leaped of the stairs.  Harry had heard that Franklin was really smart although he was a bit absent mind, Harry figured that he had forgot that the meeting was going to be over breakfast before class.

"I'm glad you could all make it, I just wanted your input, from the students perspective about the teachers and everything that you think in right and wrong with Hogwarts"'

Harry listened to the students one by one.  Harry couldn't help but think of Hermione, from what these students sounded like.  Harry listened and there were few complaints except that there were too few books in the library.  Harry wished he could have owled Hermione as he chuckled under his breath.  He let the students go as Jessica stayed behind.  "Headmaster, I just wanted to add that it is a real honor having you here"

"believe me, it is my honor to be here"

"I also wanted to add," Jessica had become nervous, "that Professor Blair has been acting real strange lately, seems more tense that normal, I just wanted to let you know"

"thanks Jessica, and don't worry, I won't tell anyone" Harry added as she left his office.

Harry returned to his desk.  He remembered the year he had spent as Defense of the Dark Arts teacher.  George had been a Fifth year, in Slytherin who showed tremendous talent.  He had manage to defeat a dragon single handedly with he was an auror and he was also the first professor who managed to keep the Defense Professorship for more than a year.  He was a good teacher and a good friend.  Harry hoped that everything was ok with him.

Harry left his office as Athena flew to his shoulder with a new letter.

From the Desk of the Minister of Magic,

Dear Professor Potter,

I hope you've had a good start to the new year.  I have to tell you that we were all excited to hear that you accepted the post at Hogwarts.  We hope that your vast experience and unique knowledge will enlighten these youngsters and help prepare them for our world.  I just wanted to alert you that the Ministry Intelligence Division has opened a file regarding your area and they will be holding light surveillance.  It's Nothing to be worried about, I think, just a false rumor, but I wanted to inform you, in case the local agent need to talk you.  I thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Kenneth Waterman,

Minister of Magic

Harry folded the letter and placed it in his blue robes.  He started to worry about the coming year and this new hidden threat….

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