Next day Harry woke up with headache. He slept until eleven o'clock. When
he woke up the first thing he noticed is that there weren't any letters. He
got down the stairs and ate some bacon with the Dursleys.
"Boy, I think you should tidy up your room" said Vernon cautionously
Harry didn't answer for some seconds.
"Yeah, I think that's a good idea" said Harry, slowly.
Vernon coughed just after this. He looked at Petunia. Harry bit some more bacon and left. His room was quite a mess, actually, Vernon was right. He spend all the rest of the morning and midday cleaning up. He found books and letters he thought he had lost, among other things. When he finished it was almost three o'clock but he wasn't hungry, he had eaten a lot before.
Harry opened the locker and took normal muggle clothes. He got dressed wihout hurry. He got down the stairs. He was going to leave the house when Vernon saw him.
"Where are you going?" asked Vernon
"I have to meet some friends" muttered Harry quietly "I'll return late, we'll have a dinner"
"Have you cleaned your room?" asked Vernon, visually upset
"Yes. Of course" said Harry
Vernon got surprised. He looked the stairs and then back to Harry.
"This friends of yours..." began Vernon
"Look, uncle, they're close friends" exclaimed Harry "It's not your business!"
Vernon open his mouth widely, but said nothing.
"One of them is Sirius Black, remember him? He's my godfather!" ended Harry
Vernon nodded and entered the living room wihout replying. He did fear Harry a bit. He knew he was powerful, and that he was able to do magic. However, Vernon still was not very nice to Harry, but at least he didn't order him anything. Harry left the house.
He arrived at King's Cross around a quarter to five. He hung around the station until he found Sirius. He was also wearing muggle clothes, except a bizarre hat. Some pople looked at him when they saw him. Harry waved at him, and then he ran to him. They hugged. They saw each other quite often, about two or three times a month. Well, he was his godfather. In fact, except the Weasleys, he was Harry's most close family. Harry wanted to live with Sirius, but for a strange reason, Dumbledore didn't let him.
They headed to the Glasgow train's station, lively talking. Harry convinced Sirius to take his hat off, because the muggles thought he was a clown or a retard. They arrived to the station just when the tran did. They quickly saw Remus. He just carried a little bag and was wearing glasses. They ran to him and they all hugged. They began asking questions each other, they were all happy. After some minutes they decided to go to Diagon Alley. Harry knew a restaurant there, The Owl Nest, that was recommended in the Daily Propheter.
The restaurant was at the end of Diagon Alley. It was quite hidden, but the smell was very strong. It was really crowded, but fortunately they got a table. Then they started talking seriously.
"Can you explain us" was the first thing Sirius said "why are you wearing glasses?"
Remus chuckled "I'm getting old, I guess" he answered "It's short- sightedness. nothing serious"
"Hey, you look cool with those glasses" encouraged Harry
"And they give you a more serious look" added Sirius
A waiter arrived and they ordered the food.
"Well" said Lupin "How's going, Harry?"
"Good" muttered simply Harry
"Do you have a serious job yet?"
"Serious? What do you mean, working in a joke shop is serious!" exclaimed Harry jokingly
"It may be, but I think you deserve a better job"
"Well, for the moment i'm happy with it, but yes, i'm searching for another job" confessed Harry
"You may get a job sooner of what you think" whispered Remus mysteriously
Remus looked at Sirius, and they both smiled. Harry looked at them, confused.
"What do you mean?" he asked, suspiciously
"Nothing. Just what I said" murmured Remus
The same waiter that got his order apperaed with the food and put it in the table.
"How fast!" exclaimed Harry, surprised of the quickness
"That's good service" commented Sirius
They began to eat their dishes. Harry had ordered a steak with rare sauces. The first one he tasted was really weird, but really good.
"I have something important to say" said Remus after some seconds
"Yes, in the letter you said we had to talk about important things" said Sirius
Remus nodded and opened his bag. He got a bottle full of green liquid out. Harry and Remus looked at it, surprised. The green substance seemed to glow.
"I moved to Glasgow or one reason" said Remus, putting the bottle on the table
"Because there's where Teodosius Soak lives" answered Sirius smoothly
"Right" said Remus, with his shining eyes looking at the liquid
That was true. Remus had gone to Glasgow because there is where Soak lived. Teodosius Soak was a known cientific, and, among other things, he studied werewolves. Remus went there in order to be some sort of guinea pig, with the hope of getting cured.
"This that you see here" continued Remus "could be my ticket out of the werewolves world"
"Really?" shouted Sirius. He and Harry were amazed.
"Teodosius gave it to me. I have to drink a swig of it every night. This stops the transformation. And if it works well, one day or another the transformation will end.... for ever."
Sirius gasped. This was surely the best news he had heard in a long time. Harry forgot all his other thoughts and concentrated in what his friend had said.
"That's great, Remus!" exclaimed Sirius. Harry shouted the same with his face.
Remus smiled, looking at the potion. then he put it in the bag again. They continued eating and talking, more excited and happy that before. The food was excel.lent and they laughed a lot, it was one of the finest days Harry had had in some long time. Harry, however, didn't speak very much, he just listened how Remus and Sirius talked. He thought about Lupin's potion. He also thought about the Weasleys. Some kilometers away, they would be having a great dinner, wihout him.
"What happens, Harry?" asked Sirius when he saw Harry's sad face
"Nothing" muttered Harry instantly "Just thinking about things and so"
Sirius didn't insist. He just shrugged shoulders and continued talking. It was around nine when they finished the dessert. Remus insisted on paying, so they let him. He was a very happy man. They left the restaurant and headed to the Leaky Cauldron. There they said goodbye to each other, hugged and returned home.
It was almost ten when Harry came back. The Dursleys were watching TV. He didn't say anything and got up to his room. Hedwig was there. She looked tired, like if she had arrived right then. Harry smiled and got her letter from Ron.
Harry, we understand that you had a dinner with Remus and Sirius, so don't be sorry if you couldn't come. At the moment that I send this i'm going to dinner, I hope the letter arrives this same day. I guess it will, Hedwig is a quick owl. I'll send you another letter later to tell you about the dinner. We may have a dinner next week, or whenever you want. Kisses from mum and Ginny
Ron
Harry relaxed, they understood him. He reread the letter another time. Kisses from Ginny... He shook his head and put the letter on the table. He didn't want to answer, he would wait until Ron sent him another letter. He wasn't very tired because he had got up very late that day. He got in bed and began to read Joseph Noke: The life as a Joke, a book he had borrowed from the twins' shop. It was about Joseph Noke, one of the greastest joke manufacturers. He read for an hour and he was begining to fall asleep when he heard a wings movement outside. He got up slowly and looked throught the window. An owl entered suddenly and startled Harry. The owl got into the cage with Hedwig. Hewig looked at him scornfuly. Harry noticed instantly that the owl came from far away; his colors were darker and he seemed exhausted. Harry took his letter cautionously and looked at the envelope. It read "Mr. H. Potter". He smiled. There was a really familiar sign printed in a corner. That letter came from Hogwarts.
Harry opened the envelope carefully. He was totally amazed, why would Hogwarts send a letter to him? Since he left the school they had never sent him a letter. Harry got the letter out and began to read.
Mr Potter,
As you may know, Hogwarts school ended its courses today. Yesterday we were informed that Constantin Treeyes, our Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, has decided to retire at the age of 103. Constantin had been our Defense Againts the Dark Arts professor for three years, but for personal reasons has left the education.
Since we don't have a Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, we've thought of you for the place. Mr. Potter, I think you would be the right person, and many of the other professors agreed with me (but there were objections, of course). If you are interested in the job, please come to Hogwarts. There we will discuss your conditions and salary. Hogwarts Express will depart from King's Cross this monday at 9:30. We hope to see you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
Harry couldn't believe what he had read. He read it many times before sitting on bed, totally confused. He put his head on his hand and breathed quickly. Was that true? Had Albus Dumbledore himself sent him a letter.... because he wanted Harry to work as a professor? He looked at the letter. Yes, it was real! He could become a Hogwarts professor! His confusion turned suddenly into happiness. He was returning to Hogwarts. Next day, he would be in the Hogwarts Express, just like old times! He started laughing alone, rereading the letter over and over. Obviously, the objections would be from Snape, but screw him! He would get a job. A really good job. Harry sat in the chair and began to write a letter.
Dear Fred and George,
I know you won't believe it but it's true. Dumbledore has sent me a letter. He wants me to be the new DADA teacher! Please don't get upset, but I don't think i'll come to the shop this monday, because i'm going to Hogwarts to discuss the offer. Greet everyone in the house!
Kisses for Ginny
Harry
His hand was almost trembling of enthusiasm when he wrote his name. He added Kisses for Ginny just for fancy her, but he thought "kisses for Mrs Weasley" would sound bad, so she just "kissed" Ginny. And he liked that. Anyway, he tied the letter to Hedwig. She didn't leave however, she was still sleeping. Then he set the alarm clock for eight o'clock.
Harry looked at the clock, it was almost twelve o'clock, and he had to get up early next day, so he went to bed, being the most happy person in earth.
Before he fell asleep, he remembered Hogwarts... Those happy times... He would be coming back in a short time. He didn't care how much they paid him as long as he could stay at Hogwarts, he would enjoy it so much...
He slept like a log, and the alarm clock rang exactly at eight. Harry jumped out of bed cheerfuly. He read the letter again, just to make sure he hadn't dreamt it. Hedwig had left, probably during the night. He got a bag and put some things inside, such as the letter, some DADA books he found around the room, a folder with some papers and a few pens. And of course, his wand. He took some money and put it in his money bag also. He got dressed with muggle clothes, but he put some wizard clothes in the bag. When he had packed it all, he left the room smiling.
He got down the stairs and went into the kitchen. Vernon and Petunia were talking in a low voice. When Harry got in, they looked at him like really surprised.
"Where are you going?" asked Vernon in an unfriendly way
"I'm going to Hogwarts" answered Harry, sitting on a chair. When he said "Hogwarts" Petunia jumped out of her seat "There's a job, and I may accept it"
He used "may" but he would accept it actually. The Dursleys didn't say anithing. Harry ate some corn flakes silently.
"But you can't leave like this" whispered Vernon
"Why not?" exclaimed Harry "It's a good job, I really want it, and I'm going for it!"
Harry got up and searched inside some cupboards and took some cookies and other food. The Dursleys watched him in silence.
"When will you come back?" asked Vernon
"Don't know" clarified Harry introducing some cookies inside the bag "I may return tomorrow, but i'm not sure"
"But you can't borrow food like that!" exclaimed Petunia
"Yeah, you can't go!" shouted Vernon in a corageous act
Harry just turned to them and looked them in an angry way. Vernon moved back.
"Kiss my ass, Vernon" said Harry simply, and he left the kitchen and the house.
Around a quarter to nine he was on the tube going to King's Cross. He arrived there at nine, and he headed to the 9 and 3 quarters station calmly. When he got in the station, a wave of comfort received him when he saw the Hogwarts Express. Thought it wasn't as crowded as when a new school year began, there were more people that Harry thought he was going to find. All sorts of wizards were boarding the train, some of them old, some of them really young. Harry shrugged shoulders and got in the queue. He quickly entered the train and found an empty compartment and sat down. Alas, that was so exciting. He looked throught the window and saw a station clock. It was almost half past nine right then. He opened his bag and got the book Dark Arts and Dark Creatures. For what he remembered, this is the book he used in his fifth year. It explained the relations between the dark wizardry and the creatures. He didn't know if they would still use that book, but it gave some important info in the subject. He had just read a pair of pages when a young short man entered the compartment. He was surprised to see Harry inside.
"Oh" he exclaimed "Hi"
"Good morning" said Harry
The little man nodded nervously and sat on one of the available seats. He had a small black suitcase. Just then the engine started working and the the movement startled the sohort man. He chuckled for himself. The train began to depart the station, slowly, and Harry continued reading the book.
The train had been traveling for ten minutes when the little man spoke.
"Are you a professor?" he asked shily
Harry put the book down and looked at the man.
"Not really" he answered "I will be, I guess. And you?"
"I'm Silvester Astin" said the man, holding out his hand "I may be a professor too"
"I'm Potter" said Harry, shaking hands "Harry Potter"
Silvester reacted like Harry had seen a zillion times.
"Harry Potter?" Silvester exclaimed
He didn't say anything else, he just kept looking at him with his eyes wide open. Harry felt kind of embarassed so he coughed and closed the book to distract Silvester's attention. Astin looked at the book and nodded.
"Um.." he began "So you may b the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher!"
"Yep" murmured Harry
"Of course!" Silvester exclaimed "You're the best person for the job! I mean, you've fought all sort of creatures, don't you?"
Harry nodded. Silvester was right, he was one of the best persons for the job; he had battled against all kinds of dark beings, he was experienced in that subject.
"I really hope you get the job, Mr. Potter" encouraged Astin
"Thank you" said Harry "And what are you going to teach?"
"We'll, it's not sure that i'm going to accept the job" commented Silvester "But they need a new Spells professor"
"Does this mean old Flitwick has given up?" asked Harry
"That's what it seems" said Silvester sadly "He was a great professor, huh? They've contacted me because Flitwick tought I had been one of the best Spells student of all time"
"Really?" said Harry "Well, that's a true honour, to be recommended by a professor"
"I guess" said simply Silvester
They spent all the trip talking. Silvester was a pure-blood wizard, he was 25. He had been working as wand manufacturer since then, but he didn't really enjoy that job, that's why he had agreed to go to Hogwarts. Harry also told him his amazing stories and of course he showed his famous scar. By half way of the trip Harry opened a cookie box and they ate some. After that they talked about their times at Hogwarts.
They were both happy when the train arrived at Hogsmeade's station.When they left the train Harry found out that most of the passengers were actually from Hogsmeade, they had took advantatge of the train to return home. In the middle of the people he saw a friendly shadow. Hagrid waved him, and he ran to the groundkeeper. He had not seen him in a long time. They hugged.
"Oh, Harry" said Hagrid tenderly "It's great to have you back!"
"Yeah" said Harry "It's great to be back!"
They both smiled. Harry looked to the castle and saw its shape. He was home again.
"Boy, I think you should tidy up your room" said Vernon cautionously
Harry didn't answer for some seconds.
"Yeah, I think that's a good idea" said Harry, slowly.
Vernon coughed just after this. He looked at Petunia. Harry bit some more bacon and left. His room was quite a mess, actually, Vernon was right. He spend all the rest of the morning and midday cleaning up. He found books and letters he thought he had lost, among other things. When he finished it was almost three o'clock but he wasn't hungry, he had eaten a lot before.
Harry opened the locker and took normal muggle clothes. He got dressed wihout hurry. He got down the stairs. He was going to leave the house when Vernon saw him.
"Where are you going?" asked Vernon
"I have to meet some friends" muttered Harry quietly "I'll return late, we'll have a dinner"
"Have you cleaned your room?" asked Vernon, visually upset
"Yes. Of course" said Harry
Vernon got surprised. He looked the stairs and then back to Harry.
"This friends of yours..." began Vernon
"Look, uncle, they're close friends" exclaimed Harry "It's not your business!"
Vernon open his mouth widely, but said nothing.
"One of them is Sirius Black, remember him? He's my godfather!" ended Harry
Vernon nodded and entered the living room wihout replying. He did fear Harry a bit. He knew he was powerful, and that he was able to do magic. However, Vernon still was not very nice to Harry, but at least he didn't order him anything. Harry left the house.
He arrived at King's Cross around a quarter to five. He hung around the station until he found Sirius. He was also wearing muggle clothes, except a bizarre hat. Some pople looked at him when they saw him. Harry waved at him, and then he ran to him. They hugged. They saw each other quite often, about two or three times a month. Well, he was his godfather. In fact, except the Weasleys, he was Harry's most close family. Harry wanted to live with Sirius, but for a strange reason, Dumbledore didn't let him.
They headed to the Glasgow train's station, lively talking. Harry convinced Sirius to take his hat off, because the muggles thought he was a clown or a retard. They arrived to the station just when the tran did. They quickly saw Remus. He just carried a little bag and was wearing glasses. They ran to him and they all hugged. They began asking questions each other, they were all happy. After some minutes they decided to go to Diagon Alley. Harry knew a restaurant there, The Owl Nest, that was recommended in the Daily Propheter.
The restaurant was at the end of Diagon Alley. It was quite hidden, but the smell was very strong. It was really crowded, but fortunately they got a table. Then they started talking seriously.
"Can you explain us" was the first thing Sirius said "why are you wearing glasses?"
Remus chuckled "I'm getting old, I guess" he answered "It's short- sightedness. nothing serious"
"Hey, you look cool with those glasses" encouraged Harry
"And they give you a more serious look" added Sirius
A waiter arrived and they ordered the food.
"Well" said Lupin "How's going, Harry?"
"Good" muttered simply Harry
"Do you have a serious job yet?"
"Serious? What do you mean, working in a joke shop is serious!" exclaimed Harry jokingly
"It may be, but I think you deserve a better job"
"Well, for the moment i'm happy with it, but yes, i'm searching for another job" confessed Harry
"You may get a job sooner of what you think" whispered Remus mysteriously
Remus looked at Sirius, and they both smiled. Harry looked at them, confused.
"What do you mean?" he asked, suspiciously
"Nothing. Just what I said" murmured Remus
The same waiter that got his order apperaed with the food and put it in the table.
"How fast!" exclaimed Harry, surprised of the quickness
"That's good service" commented Sirius
They began to eat their dishes. Harry had ordered a steak with rare sauces. The first one he tasted was really weird, but really good.
"I have something important to say" said Remus after some seconds
"Yes, in the letter you said we had to talk about important things" said Sirius
Remus nodded and opened his bag. He got a bottle full of green liquid out. Harry and Remus looked at it, surprised. The green substance seemed to glow.
"I moved to Glasgow or one reason" said Remus, putting the bottle on the table
"Because there's where Teodosius Soak lives" answered Sirius smoothly
"Right" said Remus, with his shining eyes looking at the liquid
That was true. Remus had gone to Glasgow because there is where Soak lived. Teodosius Soak was a known cientific, and, among other things, he studied werewolves. Remus went there in order to be some sort of guinea pig, with the hope of getting cured.
"This that you see here" continued Remus "could be my ticket out of the werewolves world"
"Really?" shouted Sirius. He and Harry were amazed.
"Teodosius gave it to me. I have to drink a swig of it every night. This stops the transformation. And if it works well, one day or another the transformation will end.... for ever."
Sirius gasped. This was surely the best news he had heard in a long time. Harry forgot all his other thoughts and concentrated in what his friend had said.
"That's great, Remus!" exclaimed Sirius. Harry shouted the same with his face.
Remus smiled, looking at the potion. then he put it in the bag again. They continued eating and talking, more excited and happy that before. The food was excel.lent and they laughed a lot, it was one of the finest days Harry had had in some long time. Harry, however, didn't speak very much, he just listened how Remus and Sirius talked. He thought about Lupin's potion. He also thought about the Weasleys. Some kilometers away, they would be having a great dinner, wihout him.
"What happens, Harry?" asked Sirius when he saw Harry's sad face
"Nothing" muttered Harry instantly "Just thinking about things and so"
Sirius didn't insist. He just shrugged shoulders and continued talking. It was around nine when they finished the dessert. Remus insisted on paying, so they let him. He was a very happy man. They left the restaurant and headed to the Leaky Cauldron. There they said goodbye to each other, hugged and returned home.
It was almost ten when Harry came back. The Dursleys were watching TV. He didn't say anything and got up to his room. Hedwig was there. She looked tired, like if she had arrived right then. Harry smiled and got her letter from Ron.
Harry, we understand that you had a dinner with Remus and Sirius, so don't be sorry if you couldn't come. At the moment that I send this i'm going to dinner, I hope the letter arrives this same day. I guess it will, Hedwig is a quick owl. I'll send you another letter later to tell you about the dinner. We may have a dinner next week, or whenever you want. Kisses from mum and Ginny
Ron
Harry relaxed, they understood him. He reread the letter another time. Kisses from Ginny... He shook his head and put the letter on the table. He didn't want to answer, he would wait until Ron sent him another letter. He wasn't very tired because he had got up very late that day. He got in bed and began to read Joseph Noke: The life as a Joke, a book he had borrowed from the twins' shop. It was about Joseph Noke, one of the greastest joke manufacturers. He read for an hour and he was begining to fall asleep when he heard a wings movement outside. He got up slowly and looked throught the window. An owl entered suddenly and startled Harry. The owl got into the cage with Hedwig. Hewig looked at him scornfuly. Harry noticed instantly that the owl came from far away; his colors were darker and he seemed exhausted. Harry took his letter cautionously and looked at the envelope. It read "Mr. H. Potter". He smiled. There was a really familiar sign printed in a corner. That letter came from Hogwarts.
Harry opened the envelope carefully. He was totally amazed, why would Hogwarts send a letter to him? Since he left the school they had never sent him a letter. Harry got the letter out and began to read.
Mr Potter,
As you may know, Hogwarts school ended its courses today. Yesterday we were informed that Constantin Treeyes, our Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, has decided to retire at the age of 103. Constantin had been our Defense Againts the Dark Arts professor for three years, but for personal reasons has left the education.
Since we don't have a Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, we've thought of you for the place. Mr. Potter, I think you would be the right person, and many of the other professors agreed with me (but there were objections, of course). If you are interested in the job, please come to Hogwarts. There we will discuss your conditions and salary. Hogwarts Express will depart from King's Cross this monday at 9:30. We hope to see you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
Harry couldn't believe what he had read. He read it many times before sitting on bed, totally confused. He put his head on his hand and breathed quickly. Was that true? Had Albus Dumbledore himself sent him a letter.... because he wanted Harry to work as a professor? He looked at the letter. Yes, it was real! He could become a Hogwarts professor! His confusion turned suddenly into happiness. He was returning to Hogwarts. Next day, he would be in the Hogwarts Express, just like old times! He started laughing alone, rereading the letter over and over. Obviously, the objections would be from Snape, but screw him! He would get a job. A really good job. Harry sat in the chair and began to write a letter.
Dear Fred and George,
I know you won't believe it but it's true. Dumbledore has sent me a letter. He wants me to be the new DADA teacher! Please don't get upset, but I don't think i'll come to the shop this monday, because i'm going to Hogwarts to discuss the offer. Greet everyone in the house!
Kisses for Ginny
Harry
His hand was almost trembling of enthusiasm when he wrote his name. He added Kisses for Ginny just for fancy her, but he thought "kisses for Mrs Weasley" would sound bad, so she just "kissed" Ginny. And he liked that. Anyway, he tied the letter to Hedwig. She didn't leave however, she was still sleeping. Then he set the alarm clock for eight o'clock.
Harry looked at the clock, it was almost twelve o'clock, and he had to get up early next day, so he went to bed, being the most happy person in earth.
Before he fell asleep, he remembered Hogwarts... Those happy times... He would be coming back in a short time. He didn't care how much they paid him as long as he could stay at Hogwarts, he would enjoy it so much...
He slept like a log, and the alarm clock rang exactly at eight. Harry jumped out of bed cheerfuly. He read the letter again, just to make sure he hadn't dreamt it. Hedwig had left, probably during the night. He got a bag and put some things inside, such as the letter, some DADA books he found around the room, a folder with some papers and a few pens. And of course, his wand. He took some money and put it in his money bag also. He got dressed with muggle clothes, but he put some wizard clothes in the bag. When he had packed it all, he left the room smiling.
He got down the stairs and went into the kitchen. Vernon and Petunia were talking in a low voice. When Harry got in, they looked at him like really surprised.
"Where are you going?" asked Vernon in an unfriendly way
"I'm going to Hogwarts" answered Harry, sitting on a chair. When he said "Hogwarts" Petunia jumped out of her seat "There's a job, and I may accept it"
He used "may" but he would accept it actually. The Dursleys didn't say anithing. Harry ate some corn flakes silently.
"But you can't leave like this" whispered Vernon
"Why not?" exclaimed Harry "It's a good job, I really want it, and I'm going for it!"
Harry got up and searched inside some cupboards and took some cookies and other food. The Dursleys watched him in silence.
"When will you come back?" asked Vernon
"Don't know" clarified Harry introducing some cookies inside the bag "I may return tomorrow, but i'm not sure"
"But you can't borrow food like that!" exclaimed Petunia
"Yeah, you can't go!" shouted Vernon in a corageous act
Harry just turned to them and looked them in an angry way. Vernon moved back.
"Kiss my ass, Vernon" said Harry simply, and he left the kitchen and the house.
Around a quarter to nine he was on the tube going to King's Cross. He arrived there at nine, and he headed to the 9 and 3 quarters station calmly. When he got in the station, a wave of comfort received him when he saw the Hogwarts Express. Thought it wasn't as crowded as when a new school year began, there were more people that Harry thought he was going to find. All sorts of wizards were boarding the train, some of them old, some of them really young. Harry shrugged shoulders and got in the queue. He quickly entered the train and found an empty compartment and sat down. Alas, that was so exciting. He looked throught the window and saw a station clock. It was almost half past nine right then. He opened his bag and got the book Dark Arts and Dark Creatures. For what he remembered, this is the book he used in his fifth year. It explained the relations between the dark wizardry and the creatures. He didn't know if they would still use that book, but it gave some important info in the subject. He had just read a pair of pages when a young short man entered the compartment. He was surprised to see Harry inside.
"Oh" he exclaimed "Hi"
"Good morning" said Harry
The little man nodded nervously and sat on one of the available seats. He had a small black suitcase. Just then the engine started working and the the movement startled the sohort man. He chuckled for himself. The train began to depart the station, slowly, and Harry continued reading the book.
The train had been traveling for ten minutes when the little man spoke.
"Are you a professor?" he asked shily
Harry put the book down and looked at the man.
"Not really" he answered "I will be, I guess. And you?"
"I'm Silvester Astin" said the man, holding out his hand "I may be a professor too"
"I'm Potter" said Harry, shaking hands "Harry Potter"
Silvester reacted like Harry had seen a zillion times.
"Harry Potter?" Silvester exclaimed
He didn't say anything else, he just kept looking at him with his eyes wide open. Harry felt kind of embarassed so he coughed and closed the book to distract Silvester's attention. Astin looked at the book and nodded.
"Um.." he began "So you may b the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher!"
"Yep" murmured Harry
"Of course!" Silvester exclaimed "You're the best person for the job! I mean, you've fought all sort of creatures, don't you?"
Harry nodded. Silvester was right, he was one of the best persons for the job; he had battled against all kinds of dark beings, he was experienced in that subject.
"I really hope you get the job, Mr. Potter" encouraged Astin
"Thank you" said Harry "And what are you going to teach?"
"We'll, it's not sure that i'm going to accept the job" commented Silvester "But they need a new Spells professor"
"Does this mean old Flitwick has given up?" asked Harry
"That's what it seems" said Silvester sadly "He was a great professor, huh? They've contacted me because Flitwick tought I had been one of the best Spells student of all time"
"Really?" said Harry "Well, that's a true honour, to be recommended by a professor"
"I guess" said simply Silvester
They spent all the trip talking. Silvester was a pure-blood wizard, he was 25. He had been working as wand manufacturer since then, but he didn't really enjoy that job, that's why he had agreed to go to Hogwarts. Harry also told him his amazing stories and of course he showed his famous scar. By half way of the trip Harry opened a cookie box and they ate some. After that they talked about their times at Hogwarts.
They were both happy when the train arrived at Hogsmeade's station.When they left the train Harry found out that most of the passengers were actually from Hogsmeade, they had took advantatge of the train to return home. In the middle of the people he saw a friendly shadow. Hagrid waved him, and he ran to the groundkeeper. He had not seen him in a long time. They hugged.
"Oh, Harry" said Hagrid tenderly "It's great to have you back!"
"Yeah" said Harry "It's great to be back!"
They both smiled. Harry looked to the castle and saw its shape. He was home again.