Disclaimer :

Wasn't mine,

Isn't mine,

Won't ever be mine,

But I'm still fine.

Summary :

Harry goes somewhere during the summer holidays after his forth year. He comes back a year later to teach D.A.D.A. (Defence Against the Dark Arts).

Authors Note :

As is my custom, I would like to begin by thanking all those who took the time to review. It's really encouraging to see that your story is appreciated by others. Thanks to : wolfmoon, BloodRedSword, Anya Dvorak (Sorry for not updating sooner, but I gotta lot of schoolwork. I'll do my best, promise.), Rachel A. Prongs (Not quite, but not far), Eclipze, nikkimouse, silverlime, (Anonymous), LittleEar BigEar's sis, shdurrani, Mike Potter 2002, angelangie, Lady Phoenix Gryffindor and Julie Jewelrannah.

Just a passing remark : any requests will be taken into consideration. The storyline is, for the most part, well defined. But is someone wants something special, such as a ball, they can ask in a review and I'll consider adding it to the story, as long as it fits.

This chapter is about Harry's friends reaction to his abrupt appearance, Sundays combat lesson and Harry's first DADA lesson on Monday morning. The next few chapters will be a bit slower because the different events mentionned are close together, but the pace will pick up eventually.

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Their reactions were different from what Harry expected. Ginny gave a small gasp and rushed to hug Harry. Ron and Hermione just stood there, gaping at Harry. Cho gave Harry a wary look, fingering her necklace.

"What's wrong Cho ?" Harry asked, a bit of worry discernable in his usually steady voice.

"You can't be Harry. My necklace isn't reacting."

Harry hit his forehead. Taking out the necklace Cho had given him, he muttered "Finite Incantateum". Both Cho's and Harry's necklaces started to warm. Cho gave a big smile and rushed to hug Harry. Harry scooped her up in his arms, twirling her around, Cho laughing delightedly.

Ron and Hermione still hadn't moved during all this. They barely blinked, and the others were wondering if they were breathing. Ron eventually reacted. "Blimey Harry, you've changed."

"Dumbledore said the same thing." Harry replied with a grim, after putting Cho back on her feet and wrapping his arm around her waist.

"Harrrrryyy !!!" Hermione cried, finally coming back to her senses. She rushed forward and grabbing Harry in a hug, knocking most of his breath out of him and nearly knocking him over. Cho had just managed to avoid the rush.

"Hermione, I need to breath." Harry gasped out. Remus smiled, while Sirius was laughing out loud. Hermione blushed a bit and let go of Harry. Ron came over and grabbed, Harry's hand, started to shake it.

"Good to see you mate. Pity you had to shame yourself and become a teacher."

Harry gave a smile. "It's good to be back, although I don't think I'll make it. The SHAME of being a teacher." His smile now rivaled that of a cheshire cat, as did Rons.

"Harry, how on earth did you become a teacher ? You haven't had your OWLs or NEWTs yet." Hermione exclaimed.

"I'll tell you all everything, although Remus and Sirius have already heard the story. But let's sit down. Do you want to hear it here, or shall we go for a walk ?"

"Here. If we go out, you'll have to hide your face." Cho said with a grin, standing next to Harry once again.

"As if that's a bad thing" Sirius muttered under his breath to Remus, as both of them left to let them catch up around the fire.

Harry told them everything, although they already knew most of it since they had kept regular contact.

"Harry," Cho asked, "how come you're different from when I saw you in my dreams ?"

"You dreamt about Harry ?" Ron asked. Hermione smacked him on the arm, and Ginny rolled her eyes.

"I dream hopped, Ron. I was able to control my appearance to a certain degree. Besides, I'm not THAT different from how I was in your dreams, am I ?"

"A lot more muscle" Cho answered, with a grin.

"Oooh, is that a complaint ?" Harry grinned back. "I'll just have to let myself go and lose all these muscles and go back to being small and skinny."

"Harry Potter, don't you dare" Cho all but yelped, while Hermione, Ginny and Ron laughed.

They spent the rest of the morning chatting away. Hermione had done very well in her OWLs, getting 15 out of a possible 17. Ron hadn't done too badly himself, getting a more-than-respectable 12 out of 16 OWLs (AN : they don't have the same optionnal courses, remember). "Mum was dead chuffed at that," Ron had said. Hermione had spent half the holidays at the Burrow. Fred and George had started their joke shop, and it was doing really well.

"Hey, Harry, when do you think you'll show yourself to the rest of the world ?" Ron asked.

"I dunno. I was thinking about a couple of weeks, but it also depends on what actions Voldemort will take." Whilst they flinched, they didn't tell him not to mention the name. 'Progress indeed' Harry thought to himself.

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"Checkmate" Ron exclaimed.

"Ugh. I'll still never be able to beat you at chess, Ron." Harry said. It was Sunday afternoon, and the gang was once again gathered in Harrys' private quarters. The girls were playing exploding snap, and all 3 had slightly singed eyebrows. Harry had challenged Ron to a game of wizards chess, but had still taken a beating. "I can do any spell, potion or charm you can name, and many you can't, and Ron still kicks my ass at chess. I'm frankly disgusted," Harry cheerfully said with a grin on his face.

"That's because you're still hopeless at it. Another game ?" Ron asked hopefully.

"Ack ! No thanks, my hide has had its daily beating today. Lets join the girls."

"Oy ! We're women over here. The better half of the human race." Hermione quipped back, before the cards in her hands exploded as Cho put down her last 2 cards. "No fair, I was distracted."

"That's called strategy," Cho said, as Hermione and Ginny mock-scowled at her. "She just got up unfazed and walked over to Harry, wrapping her arms around him before kissing him. Some whistleing could be heard from the entrance.

"Go Harry !" Sirius called, as he and Remus entered.

"Watch it. I might have to take my revenge for that," Harry said, conjuring up a leash and collar in his hand without taking his eyes of from Cho. Sirius put on a pained expression and flung his hand up in mock-terror, before running around the room emitting a high-pitched scream.

"What did you come up for ? You miss me already ?" Harry asked once Sirius had been immobilized, Ron and Hermione sitting on his back.

"I wanted to see how my favourite godson was going." Sirius said from the floor, having been immobilized by Ron and Hermione who were sitting on his legs and back respectively.

"I'm your only godson."

"So ?"

"Great. I got beaten at chess, and now my godfather watches my every move like a mother-hen," Harry said, grinning at his godfather, who had managed to get up. Ron and Hermione stood next to him, holding hands

"Hey, it's 5 o'clock. Dinner is in about 2 hours."

"And you were bored." Harry stated.

"So ?"

"Your comebacks are so witty, Sirius."

"Thank you. I wanted to know if anyone wanted to go for a walk or something."

"Sure," Harry said. "Anyone else ?"

Everyone agreed, and they were soon walking around the lake. Cho and Harry were holding hands, as were Ron and Hermione. Ginny was walking next to Remus, and Sirius was in a dogs form till they were away from prying eyes. To avoid running around with his hood up permanently, Harry had decided to disguise his features with a few spells. He was now blond, with pale blue eyes. His features were a bit sharper, and his cheekbones slightly higher, giving him a more aristocratic look. His scar was, of course, gone, as were his glasses (AN : I don't know if I mentionned it, but Harry had his sight magically corrected and wore non-correcting glasses). He still wore his cloak, and his warhammer was still on his back.

Harry and Cho weren't too worried about anyone seeing them. They were too far away from anyone else, and they had plenty of time to react if anyone got too close.Afetr a good 10 minute walk, they arrived at a small aclove stone beach, hidden from prying eyes. Harry cast a 'Dissimuli' charm, so that anyone looking wouldn't see them unless those hidden wanted them too.

"We should go for a swim one day, while the weather is still warm." Harry lazily suggested. The sun was still in the sky, and the day was still bright. Cho was sitting next to Harry, who had his arm around her waist and was leaning on his shoulder. Ron was in almost the same position next to Hermione, and Sirius, Remus and Ginny were grouped together, seated opposite the 2 couples.

"Sure. The weather should stay warm another month or so. Unless you want to swim in the freezing water like Krum did." Ron said.

"True. We thought he was barmy then." Harry said.

"I personnally think he still is." Ron quipped, gatting a friendly swat on the arm from Hermione.

"Remember, Ron. If Krum hadn't started flirting with me, you might never had found the guts to ask me." Hermione said, putting her arm around her boyfriend.

"I'll remember to write him a 'thank you' note."

"I'll help you," Harry added, grinning. "So, are you all ready for your extra lessons tonight ?"

"Ugh. Thanks for reminding us." Ron said, rolling his eyes. "Hermione might be a bookworm ("Hey, I AM here"), but you better not become a fanatical teacher."

"You wish." Harry answered, grinning. "Besides, I am first and foremost your friend before I am a teacher. Just don't tell anyone else that."

"You're not my teacher" Sirius said.

"Quiet. Stop finding flaws in my answers. It destroys my reputation."

"What reputation ?"

"I dunno. But whatever it is, it destroys it," Harry told Sirius.

Cho was starting to fall asleep by the time they started to go back, and had to lean upon Harry at first. Harry had asked if she wanted to be carried, but Cho said she would fall asleep if she was carried, and settled for leaning upon Harry while she walked. They arrived at the castle slightly before seven. Harry and Cho had to let go of each other, and Harry put his hood up and charmed it in place, removing his disguise.

Dinner was an uneventful gathering, thanks goodness. It seemed that the absence of the Weasley twins and any heir of theirs calmed down things a great deal, although the year is still young. Harry still sat at the head table, chatting with any teacher close enough to provide intelligent conversation. He chatted for a bit with Mcgonogal and Sprout, before talking about brooms with Hooch. Hagrid was tending to some new bizarre and probably deadly creature, and was absent for the entirety of the meal.

After the meal, Harry was heading up to his chambers alone. He had enjoyed the meal, but had decided to let the others speak to their classmates. It would be suspicious if they started hanging around with a teacher. He wanted to bring prepare tonights combat lesson and tomorrows DADA lessons. Harry was blessed with his schedule. Dumbledore was lucky to have 2 DADA teachers, because one could give lessons while the other patrolled. And 2 people with such knowledge in the dark arts and how to fight them was useful.

But Harry knew that it was necessary. Without it, the next attack by Voldemort or any death eater could be fatal to a lot of people. That's why he wanted to teach the students the most possible, so that they could do their best in the upcoming war.

Upon arrival, he opened the door and entered his chambers. With a wave of his hand, he moved the furniture to leave a bit more room for tonights lesson, and put his warhammer next to the fireplace. He then entered his office and took the books he would need for tomorrow and started to read. Tomorrow he had fifth years, Gryffindors and Slytherin the morning, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff the afternoon. His schedule left his quite a lot of free time, and he intended to put that time to good use, patrolling the school and improoving the magical and non-magical defences. He had reviewed the first six chapters of his book ('Fire and Ice curses for the temperamental') when his door opened. Sirius (in a dogs form), Remus, Ginny, Hermione, Ron and Cho entered, all (except Ginny) carrying the weapons Harry had given them the day before.

"Hiya Harry." Ginny piped. "What are you reading ?"

Harry looked up and showed her the cover. "I was brushing up for tomorrows lesson."

"Good. I'm glad we don't have to do the unforgivables anymore. Urgh. They were horrible."

"Yeah. I remember when we had them. Ron was terrified when Moody cast them on spiders," Hermione said.

"That's not fair. You know how much I hate spiders." Ron shuddered at the thought.

"Haven't Fred and George thought of selling it in their shop yet ? The transforming teddy bear." Harry asked while putting his book down.

"No, thanks goodness. Although I should mention it. They'd love to be reminded, and I'm sure they would sell. Unfortunately." Another shudder.

"Right. Down to business. I suppose you're here for your additionnal lessons." Nods from everyone. "But first, I'll explain you weapons too you. Cho, Ron and Hermione, you swords have the same runes, so I'll start with you. " They brought out their swords and held them out. "Okay. The rune on the blade is a strengthening rune, make the blade harder to break. Some mouvements are done only to that end, so it's quite useful. On the hilt are a homing rune and a binding rune. Before activating them, I need you to give your sword each a name."

They looked at him like he had asked them to kiss Malfoy. All three had their mouths open and were openly gaping at him. Without overlooking the fact that Harry was sounding very teacher-like in his was of lecturing.

"What do you mean, name it ?" Remus asked.

"Just that. The runes need to have a like between the person and the owner of the weapon. The name provides the link. It doesn't really matter what the name is, since you won't have to say it or anything, but it's still necessary."

"Okay. "Ron started. "I'll call mine … Orcblade. It's green, so …"

"It's okay, Ron. You don't have to justify yourself," Harry said with a grin. "What about you, Hermione ?"

"Erm, I don't know really. Laura."

This time, Harry and Ron looked at Hermione strangely. "Laura ?"

Hermione blushed, muttering "My middle name".

"Cho. What about you ?"

"Oooh. I'm thinking of calling it 'Harry James Potter'." Harry stared open-mouthed at Cho, while the others cracked up and started laughing out loud. Ron even had tears in his eyes. "Only kidding. I'm calling it Rowena."

"Okay." Harry had managed to get himself under control. "Once you've chosen your name, you hold the sword in your hand and say 'myarmum', followed by the name you've given your weapon."

"Myarmum Laura."

"Myarmum Orcslayer."

"Myarmum Rowena."

The weapons glowed briefly, before returning to normal.

"Good. Ron, pass me your sword." Ron hesitated, but handed nonetheless his sword to Harry, who proceded to throw it across the room. "Now, call it back."

"Eh ? What did you do that for ?" Ron asked.

"Vision the sword in your hand."

Ron raised an eyebrow at Harry, but did so. The sword flew from where it had landed to Rons outstretched hand.

"Woah !" Ron exclaimed, a bit surprised.

"That's the effect of the homing rune. The binding rune means that the sword cannot be used against you or by someone who's your enemy."

"Brilliant Harry. Thanks for this." Ron said, putting the sword back in its sheath.

"Thanks a lot Harry" Hermione seconded, also putting her sword away.

"Cho, you have one more rune on your sword, on its blade." Cho looked at the blade, and nodded. "Good. Hold the sword and say 'Glacialis'."

"Glacialis." The sword was immediately surrounded in a blue light, and started to radiate cold.

"It causes extra damage. But it you keep it in contact with someone for long enough, they'll go unconscious."

"And, to turn it off ?" Cho asked, still enthralled by the weapon she was holding.

"Cancelius."

She uttered the counter-spell and the blade returned to normal.

"Okay. Ginny, there's only the binding rune on your sword, so you'll have to repeat the same process." Ginny obliged, calling her sword 'Morgana'. "Right. Remus, I'm afraid that there aren't any runes on your blade. However, I placed a few enchantments on yours when I made it, basically strengthening enchantments and the like. As for the gauntlets, other than the runes relating to your condition, they're just damage enhancing and protection runes. There's also a healing rune, so that you heal faster. I would recomend you wear them at all times, but I'm not putting you under obligation to do so."

"Okay, Harry," Remus said, putting the gauntlets on. They adapted themselves to the right size.

"To make the claws appear, you have to will them to appear." As soon as the words left Harrys mouth, the blades sprouted from Remus' arms. "Same applies to retract them. They are very sharp and strong, so you shouldn't worry about breaking them. But come to see me if ever that happens."

"Thank you Harry," Remus said calmly, looking at the weapons on his arms, very impressed and, it you looked well enough, relieved.

'Probably due to the healing and pain controling runes on it' Harry thought.

"Sirius, you're left." Sirius gave a mock salute. "At ease. Now, your sword is what could be called a protecting blade. The first rune is a shield invoking spell. You have to immobile to cast it, but it is very strong thanks to the strengthening rune next to it. You have to imagine the shield around you to invoke it, and imagine it's no longer there to remove it. The next three runes are storage runes. You can store a spell in it by placing your wand on the rune and casting the spell. You have to end the spell with a keyword that activates the spell."

"And you built this sword ?" Sirius said.

"Yep. One of the better weapons, I must admit. I had some free time, and wanted to apply what I had learned."

"Harry, its brilliant" Sirius said. "I'm very proud of you, as I'm sure your parents would be."

"Thanks Sirius. It means a lot coming from you," Harry said, with a smile on his face. "Now, onto the actual lessons. We'll start with a warm up." They placed themselves in the room so as not to get in each others way. Ginny went to sit down next to the fire, and started to read the book Harry had been looking through before they had arrived.

Noticing this, Harry called out, "You can practice them if you want to Ginny. Just be careful as to where you're aiming."

"Okay, thanks."

After a half an hour workout, they were ready. They went quickly through the basics Harry had shown them 2 days ago, and Harry then paired them up to practice. Remus and Sirius were against each other, and Ron was with Hermione. Cho went with Harry, who drilled her for the next 15 minutes.

"Okay. Sirius, do you think you can handle them for the next hour. I'm gonna start Cho's knife fighting."

"Not even married and already fighting. This is promising." Sirius said with a big grin plastered on his face.

"Ugh. You're hopeless. What am I going to do with you ?" Harry said, throwing up his arms in mock exasperation. The smile on his lips betrayed his real feelings, however. Sirius moved to the front, and started doing slightly more advanced moves and putting the basic mouvements into sequences, while Remus, Ron and Hermione followed. Ginny was halfway through the first chapter, practicing the basic fire casting spells, while Harry brought Cho to an unused area of the room.

"Okay. I'll explain the runes on your daggers another time. For now, I would like to test your level."

"I would like to kiss you passionately, but we can't all have what we want," Cho answered back.

Harry gaped a bit, while Cho had a cheeky smile on her lips. Snickers could be heard from the others, causing Harry to blush. "Erm, okay. Right, I'll go get my knives then. Right." He managed to stammer before heading into his storeroom. When he came out, he was holding the fighting knives Sirius and Remus had sent him for his birthday last year, but his ears still had a pink tinge to them.

"Ready ?"

"Yup. Let's do this." Cho answered.

They started. Cho was a good fighter, quick and precise. She attacked and paried fluidly, and Harry surprised himself by actually having fun. The knives flew, and the noise of a blade hitting another rang through the room. It was an enthralling sight. Sirius stopped giving his lesson just to watch, and the others followed suit, impressed by the speed they were going at.

Harry suddenly had an idea. Cho thrust her knife forward, aiming for the heart. Harry sidestepped the blow, capturing her arm between his arm and body. He followed by bringing his other arm up and trapping her other arm. She struggled slightly before realizing that she was trapped, he face just scant inches from his.

"Caught you," Harry whispered.

Cho gave a small smile. "Yes you did." She moved her head up while Harry lowered his. Their lips were almost touching when Sirius decided to act. Conjuring up a wizard camera, he started to take photos while they kissed.

"Okay, Harry lower your head a little bit, so that the light catches better," he called, moving closer while he continued taking photos. Harry and Cho jumped, while Sirius grinned at them.

"Padfoot, you are going to pay for that."

"Not me, though they will sell like hotcakes when I get them developped," he said, grinning like a manaic.

"Collin Creevy would pay double," Ron added.

"Ugh. What did I do to deserve this ?" Harry called out.

Cho put her hand on his shoulder, and looked up. "We did this." And kissed him again. Harry was surprised, but that was quickly disipated, as he was once again captured by her lips, her touch, her scent, …, her all. When they drew apart, he was smiling.

"Thanks for reminding me."

"You're welcome."

"Truly a kodac moment" Hermione said.

"What ?" Ron, Sirius and Remus asked. Harry and Cho weren't paying attention.

"Nothing, it's a muggle thing," Hermione said.

"Don't tell dad that," Ron quipped. Leaning in, he was about to follow Harrys lead when he heard the clicking of the camera.

"Good Ron. Lean more, good." Sirius had moved to be just next to them, and was taking close-up snapshots of them.

"Sirius !" Ron exclaimed. Sirius started running, but didn't have much space.

"Moony, catch !" Sirius called once he was cornered by Ron. Ron followed the camera.

"Ginny !" Remus called, lobbing the camera to Ginny. She jumped to catch it. The three continued to pass it between them, while Cho, Hermione and Harry were laughing at Rons antics.

"Hey Ron, let it be. You'll need some souvenir photos," Harry called, once Ron hwas too tired to continue running.

"Yeah, I guess," he managed to pant.

"Okay, I think that's enough for today. Anyone want to use my shower ?"

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Authors Notes :

Well, that wraps up this chapter. One last thanks to all my reviewers.

The next few chapters may take a little time to come out due to my workload. Teachers have been giving a lot of work (least year of college), so please be patient.

Last remark ; the next chapters are more plot than action, since they talk about his first lessons. So there won't be many events in between chapters.

That's all for now. Bye.