A/N: Ok, this should be a little longer than the last chapters.
I know that I'm evil, but I just couldn't write anymore yesterday. I simply
hate typing!!!!!!!
I have the story planned out for the next few chapters, but I'm still
looking for ideas! Help!!
So here's the story!
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The New Teacher
The trio jumped as if caught doing something forbidden. They turned around and saw a man standing in the doorway chuckling at their reaction. He was tall, had dark hair put up in spikes and wore black leather pants with a red silk shirt. He already had his robes on which were black, even blacker than Snape's. All in all he looked very intimidating. Ron gulped.
"Hello, I'm Professor O'Brien. Can I sit in this compartment, all others are full", he introduced himself. They all nodded and he sat down.
"So who are you?" he asked. Seeing that they still were frightened he smiled and added." Hey, I just want to get to know my students, that's all. I don't bite!"
Finally they seemed to relax. "Hi, I'm Hermione Granger and this is Ronald Weasley and Harry Potter", she introduced them all.
"Ah, the terrible trio! Nice to meet you. I've been warned about you by a certain Professor. He said that you are. .how did he phrase it. . .ah, a bunch of troublemakers."
The trio paled hearing this. There was an uncomfortable silence until Professor O'Brien smiled again and said, "However, you are lucky that I don't care too much for the opinion of this professor. So you don't have anything to worry about."
Hermione decided that she liked him. He seemed strict, but still friendly and he liked to build his own opinions. She had sworn that after Lockhart she would never have a crush an o professor again, but she wasn't sure if with Professor O'Brien around, she could keep the promise. Ron seemed to notice because he looked from Professor O'Brien to Hermione and Back again and snickered, which caused Hermione to blush.
"So," Professor O'Brien started, " tell me about Hogwarts. It's been a while since I've been to the castle. I assume it has changed a lot"
Harry was a little surprised at this request, surly the Professor didn't look older than 27, but he complied. At first they weren't sure how much to tell him, after all he was their teacher, but as he pointed out, he wasn't their teacher until they arrived at Hogwarts. And he assured them that he would forget everything once he got inside the castle. So they told him a lot about ther last few years at Hogwarts.
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They arrived at Hogwarts in the evening. Ron, Hermione and Harry got off the train and into a carriage.
"So what do you think about Professor O'Brien?" Harry asked. "He's gonna be the best teacher we ever had. After Prof Lupin of course", exclaimed Ron. Harry had to agree with him. Professor O'Brien seemed pretty cool. And from the stories he had told them he knew what he was doing.
"I think he's really nice and he knows what he's talking about", Hermione said.
"And you're not just saying this because he's handsome, are you? I've seen you staring at him all the time. Does Hermione have a crush?" Ron teased her.
"Oh, shut up", was all Hermione said, but Harry could see her blush.
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They entered the great Hall which was as beautiful as always. Since the sun was still up, the whole Hall was very bright and the many candles weren't needed at all. The trio sat down at the Gryffindor table and waited for the first years to arrive.
"look", Hermione said pointing at the staff table," there are six empty seats. So the rumors must be true."
"Probably, but why do they need six seats?" Harry wondered.
The first years came into the Hall and the sorting began. Nobody but Harry noticed the people entering the Great Hall through a side door and seating themselves at the staff table. Only one seat remained empty now. Harry tried to tell the others but they were too busy clapping for Linda Stansky who had become a Gryffindor.
Finally the last first year was sorted (Zander, Clara Ravenclaw) and everybody calmed down. Dumbledore stood up and addressed the students:
"My dear children, another year of work and studying is before us. I hope you have emptied your heads so there is room for new things to learn. But first things first.
As you all surely know the Forbidden forest remains just that, forbidden. I don't want to catch any students wandering there at night.
I also have to remind you that no students should be outside the castle after dark. Mr. Filch wanted me to tell you that Ton-Tongue-Toffees and Canary Cream have been added to the list of forbidden objects.
We also have new teacher. Professor Binns informed me that after nearly hundred years of teaching he would like to retire. So your new History of Magics teacher will be Professor Giles." An older looking man stood up. He was wearing gray robes and glasses which made him look very strict. The students however applauded dutifully.
"Do you think he's as boring as Binns", asked Seamus Finnigan who was sitting next to Ron.
"Don't be stuid", answered Ron, " nobody can be as boring as Binns. But I doubt that we will have much fun."
Dumbledore continued." I have the pleasure to announce that we have a new subject: Muggle Defense Arts. It will be mandatory for everyone in the forth year and higher. It will be taught by Professor Summer, a lovely young lady." A petit blond in pale blue robes stood up. She got a very enthusiastic applause, especially from the boys.
"How can she be professor, she looks as if she still could be a student", Hermione wondered. "I don't think you're the only one that thinks that, look at Snape", Harry staded. In fact Professor Snape looked even more angry than usual and he kept staring at Professor Summer full of hatred.
"We also have the pleasure to have three wonderful American young ladies here. Miss Summers, Miss Rosenberg and Miss Maclay. Miss Summers will join our fifth years in some subject. Miss Rosenberg and Miss Maclay will assist Professors Giles and Summers in some of their lessos. Please welcome them."
Three girls stood up blushing. One was tall with long blond hair and pale pink robes, the second was a tall redhead who could have easily fit in with the Weasleys, she was wearing green robes. The last one was a blonde, wearing red robes. Everybody clapped when they stood up which made them blush even more. They smiled and sat back down.
Harry looked around wondering where Professor O'Brien was. Ron and Hermione seemed tobe doing the same thing. They were turning their heads, looking for him.
Dumbledore moved on, so they stopped. "So now that everything is said and done let the-" But he was interrupted by the doors opening and Professor O'Brien coming in.
"Sorry, I'm late, I w-" Professor O'Brien started to say but stopped dead. He just stared at somebody at the teacher's table. "Buffy", he whispered. Harry looked at whom Professor O'Brien was staring and saw Professor Summers standing there and staring back. She muttered something before she fainted.
Suddenly everybody was able to move again. Professor O'Brien rushed forwards and picked up Professor Summers. After some arguing with Professor Giles and the other newcomers he carried her out of the hall.
"Well, that was Professor O'Brien, the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Now let the feast begin." Dumbledore finished his speech.
Everybody was a little shaken by what just happened, but they soon forgot it over the wonderful food.
^^^^^^^^ Ok, I hope you like the Chapter. Know, that if I get reviews, I'll update more. If you're wondering where a certain blonde is( and I'm not talking about spike, he'll be there later), he will come, not now, but he will. My little evil mind has a reason why he is not here yet. And it will be B/A. I think I mentioned it at the beginning of the story, I'm not sure.
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The New Teacher
The trio jumped as if caught doing something forbidden. They turned around and saw a man standing in the doorway chuckling at their reaction. He was tall, had dark hair put up in spikes and wore black leather pants with a red silk shirt. He already had his robes on which were black, even blacker than Snape's. All in all he looked very intimidating. Ron gulped.
"Hello, I'm Professor O'Brien. Can I sit in this compartment, all others are full", he introduced himself. They all nodded and he sat down.
"So who are you?" he asked. Seeing that they still were frightened he smiled and added." Hey, I just want to get to know my students, that's all. I don't bite!"
Finally they seemed to relax. "Hi, I'm Hermione Granger and this is Ronald Weasley and Harry Potter", she introduced them all.
"Ah, the terrible trio! Nice to meet you. I've been warned about you by a certain Professor. He said that you are. .how did he phrase it. . .ah, a bunch of troublemakers."
The trio paled hearing this. There was an uncomfortable silence until Professor O'Brien smiled again and said, "However, you are lucky that I don't care too much for the opinion of this professor. So you don't have anything to worry about."
Hermione decided that she liked him. He seemed strict, but still friendly and he liked to build his own opinions. She had sworn that after Lockhart she would never have a crush an o professor again, but she wasn't sure if with Professor O'Brien around, she could keep the promise. Ron seemed to notice because he looked from Professor O'Brien to Hermione and Back again and snickered, which caused Hermione to blush.
"So," Professor O'Brien started, " tell me about Hogwarts. It's been a while since I've been to the castle. I assume it has changed a lot"
Harry was a little surprised at this request, surly the Professor didn't look older than 27, but he complied. At first they weren't sure how much to tell him, after all he was their teacher, but as he pointed out, he wasn't their teacher until they arrived at Hogwarts. And he assured them that he would forget everything once he got inside the castle. So they told him a lot about ther last few years at Hogwarts.
^^
They arrived at Hogwarts in the evening. Ron, Hermione and Harry got off the train and into a carriage.
"So what do you think about Professor O'Brien?" Harry asked. "He's gonna be the best teacher we ever had. After Prof Lupin of course", exclaimed Ron. Harry had to agree with him. Professor O'Brien seemed pretty cool. And from the stories he had told them he knew what he was doing.
"I think he's really nice and he knows what he's talking about", Hermione said.
"And you're not just saying this because he's handsome, are you? I've seen you staring at him all the time. Does Hermione have a crush?" Ron teased her.
"Oh, shut up", was all Hermione said, but Harry could see her blush.
^^^
They entered the great Hall which was as beautiful as always. Since the sun was still up, the whole Hall was very bright and the many candles weren't needed at all. The trio sat down at the Gryffindor table and waited for the first years to arrive.
"look", Hermione said pointing at the staff table," there are six empty seats. So the rumors must be true."
"Probably, but why do they need six seats?" Harry wondered.
The first years came into the Hall and the sorting began. Nobody but Harry noticed the people entering the Great Hall through a side door and seating themselves at the staff table. Only one seat remained empty now. Harry tried to tell the others but they were too busy clapping for Linda Stansky who had become a Gryffindor.
Finally the last first year was sorted (Zander, Clara Ravenclaw) and everybody calmed down. Dumbledore stood up and addressed the students:
"My dear children, another year of work and studying is before us. I hope you have emptied your heads so there is room for new things to learn. But first things first.
As you all surely know the Forbidden forest remains just that, forbidden. I don't want to catch any students wandering there at night.
I also have to remind you that no students should be outside the castle after dark. Mr. Filch wanted me to tell you that Ton-Tongue-Toffees and Canary Cream have been added to the list of forbidden objects.
We also have new teacher. Professor Binns informed me that after nearly hundred years of teaching he would like to retire. So your new History of Magics teacher will be Professor Giles." An older looking man stood up. He was wearing gray robes and glasses which made him look very strict. The students however applauded dutifully.
"Do you think he's as boring as Binns", asked Seamus Finnigan who was sitting next to Ron.
"Don't be stuid", answered Ron, " nobody can be as boring as Binns. But I doubt that we will have much fun."
Dumbledore continued." I have the pleasure to announce that we have a new subject: Muggle Defense Arts. It will be mandatory for everyone in the forth year and higher. It will be taught by Professor Summer, a lovely young lady." A petit blond in pale blue robes stood up. She got a very enthusiastic applause, especially from the boys.
"How can she be professor, she looks as if she still could be a student", Hermione wondered. "I don't think you're the only one that thinks that, look at Snape", Harry staded. In fact Professor Snape looked even more angry than usual and he kept staring at Professor Summer full of hatred.
"We also have the pleasure to have three wonderful American young ladies here. Miss Summers, Miss Rosenberg and Miss Maclay. Miss Summers will join our fifth years in some subject. Miss Rosenberg and Miss Maclay will assist Professors Giles and Summers in some of their lessos. Please welcome them."
Three girls stood up blushing. One was tall with long blond hair and pale pink robes, the second was a tall redhead who could have easily fit in with the Weasleys, she was wearing green robes. The last one was a blonde, wearing red robes. Everybody clapped when they stood up which made them blush even more. They smiled and sat back down.
Harry looked around wondering where Professor O'Brien was. Ron and Hermione seemed tobe doing the same thing. They were turning their heads, looking for him.
Dumbledore moved on, so they stopped. "So now that everything is said and done let the-" But he was interrupted by the doors opening and Professor O'Brien coming in.
"Sorry, I'm late, I w-" Professor O'Brien started to say but stopped dead. He just stared at somebody at the teacher's table. "Buffy", he whispered. Harry looked at whom Professor O'Brien was staring and saw Professor Summers standing there and staring back. She muttered something before she fainted.
Suddenly everybody was able to move again. Professor O'Brien rushed forwards and picked up Professor Summers. After some arguing with Professor Giles and the other newcomers he carried her out of the hall.
"Well, that was Professor O'Brien, the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Now let the feast begin." Dumbledore finished his speech.
Everybody was a little shaken by what just happened, but they soon forgot it over the wonderful food.
^^^^^^^^ Ok, I hope you like the Chapter. Know, that if I get reviews, I'll update more. If you're wondering where a certain blonde is( and I'm not talking about spike, he'll be there later), he will come, not now, but he will. My little evil mind has a reason why he is not here yet. And it will be B/A. I think I mentioned it at the beginning of the story, I'm not sure.
