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A/N: Thanks again for the reviews. I'm writing fast since I'm still on vacation. I have nothing to do. I had fun reading fan fiction so I decided to write one on my own. I only have this week and next week free so I want to finish it all before classes. But we'll see if I can finish what I planned. This is the longest yet.
Title: Models
Chapter15: Back at Hogwarts
It was the start of a new year. Hermione got her share of bad news already. She didn't think that anything could get any worse. "You know guys, I bought a book on protection over the vacation. I've found some useful spells but I doubt that we could get to do any of them. We need help."
"Do you expect any of the professors to help us with that?" Ron rolled his eyes not believing what she just suggested. The trio were eating at the Great Hall for the welcome feast. Even when there was talk about Dumbledore separating from the Ministry, there were still a number of students that enrolled there. Dumbledore are counting on the parents that are enrolled here to support him. There are a few exceptions. Malfoy was one of them. He already knew that his father is a Death Eater. He expects nothing from him. What Harry didn't know is why would Dumbledore still accept Malfoy. He could be a spy for his father.
"We don't know that yet. Maybe the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher could be persuaded." She then looked at the table for the faculty and saw that there was a chair that was not occupied. She assumed that it was for the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. She hoped that Arabelle would take the position. Last year's professor did ok but still she wanted Arabelle to teach her some more.
"Ah! Abigail, I see that you've made it."
Everybody looked around to see who the headmaster talked about. Hermione wondered why they had a new professor and who is this Abigail. "That new professor looks like she's ready to eat us. We'd better leave her alone."
'Ron was right. She's not the type would help students with other things.' Hermione sighed; disappointed that Arabelle wasn't their new professor. She had a good rapport with her but she guessed that Arabelle just doesn't want to teach or maybe she had something better to do.
Everything went back to normal. The students began buzzing about the new professor. Harry and Ron started talking about Quidditch. Lavender and Parvati were talking about Divination and boys in between. Ginny was talking with Neville for who knows what reason. Hermione then let her mind wander off. She found herself looking at the blond, tanned guy that caught her eyes earlier in the train. When Dumbledore motioned for the feast to be over, Harry and his friends started to get up and head to the tower. "Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley, and Ms. Granger, we'd like to speak with you for a moment. Ms. Weasley, would it be a bother if you would lead the first years of Gryffindor to the tower?" Dumbledore called at them from the table.
"Yes professor." Ginny didn't hesitate. Nobody hesitates from the headmaster.
Harry, Ron and Hermione were surprised with this calling. They kept asking each other who did something. 'Uh oh, we're in trouble. I think that whatever it is, it is the slimy git's fault." Ron now was feeling nervous. It was the first day, their first hours here in Hogwarts and they seem to be in trouble. Not that it's a new experience for Harry and Ron. They experienced this when they were in their second year. This was however, the first time for Hermione and she was panicking. 'Did McGonagall heard me arguing with Malfoy? No. If that was the reason then she'd have said something during the meeting and besides Harry and Ron were called as well.' Then as if to end their torture, they saw a black dog hanging around the headmaster. The three of them saw the dog and relaxed.
"Follow me to my office now." Dumbledore didn't seem to smile as before. He looked more like troubled. Sirius followed closely behind the headmaster into the office. Harry, Ron and Hermione entered the office quietly. "Please take a seat?"
The two friends offered Hermione the seat across Dumbledore, clearly showing respect and manners from them.
Hermione couldn't stand the silence anymore and broke it by asking, "Why did you call us?"
"Ms. Granger you know that Voldemort's has been increasing his powers." Hermione nodded at the headmaster. "I am afraid that in time he would be the most powerful wizard. Sirius and I have considered the fact that whatever happens, danger follows you three." Sirius nodded, this time he already changed back to his normal form.
"Harry, as you said, Voldemort is after you. You have escaped him 2 times and would want to get back at you at any cost." Sirius looked Harry in the eye with concern.
"I know that now," Harry whispered.
"I've talked to the other professors about this and they have all agreed to it." Dumbledore added. "We've decided that you needed protection. Proper protection that is. Ms. Granger, do you believe that the books that you have read so far is enough?"
"No professor. I believe we need to know how to perform them correctly."
"And there is no substitute for first hand experience, now is there?"
"No headmaster, there isn't."
"Sir, what are you trying to tell us then?" Harry wanted to know what the professors planned.
"Mr. Potter, we have decided that you three would be given extra classes to prepare you at any time."
"Extra classes!" Ron could not believe that he has to go to extra classes. He was hanging on with the normal ones but if you add more he could explode. He had Quidditch practices too to keep his mind and energy busy.
"I assume that you don't like the idea?" The headmaster was pointing out the obvious since Ron had turned bright red.
"Ron, hear us out first." Sirius was pleading, afraid that Harry would back up his friend.
"These classes are for your protection. I do not want you to think that you don't have any choice about this. I want you to think this over and then tell me what you have decided." Dumbledore seemed reasonable to Hermione at least. That was what she wished for anyway.
"About this extra classes, will it affect our grades?" Dumbledore could see that Hermione was interested. He knew he'd get Hermione's attention but he wanted her friends to be enthusiastic about it too.
"The classes that you are going to take are basically extra knowledge that may not be covered in the school's curriculum. This is a once in a lifetime chance to learn things no other students ever had the opportunity. I know that you are preparing yourselves for when the need arises. These classes would only be a way wherein you learn the proper ways rather than just read them from a book. I am sure that you have wasted time last year trying to perform a spell or two alone or with help. The professors that will guide you are properly trained or have used similar spells through their experience. Last year, (referring to reading extra books) you didn't have to worry about failing to perform these spells so these extra classes will not be graded as well. But I do hope that you would do your best even when we're not grading you. This could help you in your other endeavors. Do you understand?" Dumbledore tried to explain and say the words that they wanted to hear.
Hermione paid close attention and found herself agreeing to what the headmaster said. This is a once in a lifetime chance; she can't just waste it. She decided she didn't need time to think it over. She's not going to waste her chance.
Harry found himself battling over whether to take the classes. It could affect his performance academically and physically. He decided to think this through first. 'The headmaster did say I could think about it first.'
Ron was determined not to take the classes. The reading last year was bearable but he knows that whoever the professors in charge of such classes would be demanding and he didn't think he can handle anything under such pressure.
Hermione and Sirius both know what the two guys were thinking. It is a hassle to do extra jobs. Sirius however was determined to at least make Harry understand that it is necessary for him to take the classes. "Harry, as your godfather, I think that you should take the classes."
"I know that I will face Voldemort again someday but these classes may not help me at all. As you've said this chance were never given to anybody before, what makes you think that it would do any good to us? I mean, Professor Dumbledore didn't take such classes nor did Professor Moody or anybody in the Ministry and as far as I know, they have done a good job with themselves. No offense sir." Harry looked at the headmaster and he just nodded in return. "I mean, Voldemort didn't have such classes either and lots of witches and wizards are afraid of his overwhelming power."
"Harry, there are witches and wizards that have inborn talents that helped them through the years." Sirius pleaded him to listen.
"They have done great things through destiny. Why do we need to challenge this destiny?"
"You have had too much of divination, Harry." Hermione wanted to lighten the mood.
"Harry, I know this may be hard on you three. We're expecting too much from you and I know that it's not fair. But there is someone powerful that's after you and he's not alone, he's got subordinates that want to catch you as well. These people after you are not young they are Death Eaters that have lots of experience backing them up. All I want is for you to be protected."
"I don't need special treatment sir. If I am in danger then so are the other students. If you want to protect us then maybe all the other students should take these extra classes as well."
"Harry, we expect something great from you."
"Sure Sirius, just because I've survived my every meeting with him doesn't mean I am different. It only means that I am lucky so far."
Hermione didn't want Harry and Sirius arguing about this. They barely meet each other, they shouldn't be arguing but instead, talking about other stuff. He's the only family that Harry has; they both should remember that.
"Look Harry," Hermione couldn't stand it any longer. She had to intervene. "Sirius wants you to take this classes because he is concerned for you."
"But." Harry started to argue but Hermione wouldn't let him.
"Let me finish. Harry, you cannot deny that you are the only wizard that had lots of close encounters with him. Would it hurt if you tried to protect yourself? She then turned to Ron, "Ron, we are Harry's best friends. We are close to danger as well. If you don't care to do it because you don't care what happens to you then, care enough so that you can help our best friend or me for instance. We need each other whether we like it or not. I just know that he would try to hurt someone who is close to his target if he cannot eliminate the target itself. We need to be prepared. I will not die just because I wasn't prepared to save my life." She took a breath and continued.
"Harry, I can't believe how selfish you are. You have been given a chance to protect yourself or others and you don't even consider taking them. I know a lot has been expected of you being the-boy-who-lived but don't you think you could help others when you are prepared? You could make other the-boy/girl-who-lived. Then you wouldn't be the only one. You would not be considered special anymore." She winked at her 2 friends as she said this.
"I also know that you you've been through enough suffering to last a lifetime. You cannot deny that there would be cases that you'd face him again. You could help save other people from the suffering what you have gone through. This goes the same thing for you Ron. Then you wouldn't be overshadowed by your brothers anymore."
"You may think that I've gone nuts about this. I mean, how could a few extra classes help you do those things, right? As I can see it the classes is mainly for added protection especially when we know that there won't always be somebody to protect you or us. Secondly, these classes can help in the future. If we learn more, we can develop what we've learned and do things others have failed to do. And lastly, these classes can help you even when the war ends. The wizarding company would fight over us for the added knowledge that we've obtained." Hermione flushed as her true intention for wanting to take the classes came into the surface.
"So basically Hermione, you're thinking of the future?" Ron winked at his friend. Harry laughed at this.
"Well, I did tell you guys earlier that we should plan ahead didn't I." She was sill all red.
"Ok, I've heard your point. I've decided." Harry paused for drama. "I will take the classes." Both the headmaster and Sirius smiled at these words and then they smiled at Hermione to thank her.
Ron sighed and then said, "I wouldn't want you two to have all the fun now can I?"
The 3 friends agreed to take the classes but Hermione's curiosity did not waver. She asked the headmaster, "who'll be our professors?"
"Sirius will orient you about the classes and the professors."
"There are 4 extra classes this year."
"Four? Blimey! How can we survive the year?" Ron was the 1st to react. Even Hermione didn't think she could handle 4 extra classes.
"These 4 classes will be divided into 3 parts of the year." Sirius tried to explain. "So, the year will be divided into 3 parts. The classes that you're going to take are as follows: Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, and of course, Defense Against the Dark Arts. Transfiguration and Charms are to be taken on same part, while the other two are to be taken individually."
The 3 didn't seem to like the idea of having Potions since there was only 1 potions master, Snape. They thought though that Snape would not like to help them in any way so he may not be the Potions professor after all.
"The professors that will be handling you are the following. Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick, Professor Snape." The 3 friends groaned at the mention of his name. They were also curious about who'll be their Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. They didn't like the idea of Abigail since they don't know her. "And for the Defense Against the Dark Arts." He paused for effect. "Your professor will be me." He then smiled at the happy awestruck faces of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
A/N: Thanks again for the reviews. I'm writing fast since I'm still on vacation. I have nothing to do. I had fun reading fan fiction so I decided to write one on my own. I only have this week and next week free so I want to finish it all before classes. But we'll see if I can finish what I planned. This is the longest yet.
Title: Models
Chapter15: Back at Hogwarts
It was the start of a new year. Hermione got her share of bad news already. She didn't think that anything could get any worse. "You know guys, I bought a book on protection over the vacation. I've found some useful spells but I doubt that we could get to do any of them. We need help."
"Do you expect any of the professors to help us with that?" Ron rolled his eyes not believing what she just suggested. The trio were eating at the Great Hall for the welcome feast. Even when there was talk about Dumbledore separating from the Ministry, there were still a number of students that enrolled there. Dumbledore are counting on the parents that are enrolled here to support him. There are a few exceptions. Malfoy was one of them. He already knew that his father is a Death Eater. He expects nothing from him. What Harry didn't know is why would Dumbledore still accept Malfoy. He could be a spy for his father.
"We don't know that yet. Maybe the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher could be persuaded." She then looked at the table for the faculty and saw that there was a chair that was not occupied. She assumed that it was for the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. She hoped that Arabelle would take the position. Last year's professor did ok but still she wanted Arabelle to teach her some more.
"Ah! Abigail, I see that you've made it."
Everybody looked around to see who the headmaster talked about. Hermione wondered why they had a new professor and who is this Abigail. "That new professor looks like she's ready to eat us. We'd better leave her alone."
'Ron was right. She's not the type would help students with other things.' Hermione sighed; disappointed that Arabelle wasn't their new professor. She had a good rapport with her but she guessed that Arabelle just doesn't want to teach or maybe she had something better to do.
Everything went back to normal. The students began buzzing about the new professor. Harry and Ron started talking about Quidditch. Lavender and Parvati were talking about Divination and boys in between. Ginny was talking with Neville for who knows what reason. Hermione then let her mind wander off. She found herself looking at the blond, tanned guy that caught her eyes earlier in the train. When Dumbledore motioned for the feast to be over, Harry and his friends started to get up and head to the tower. "Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley, and Ms. Granger, we'd like to speak with you for a moment. Ms. Weasley, would it be a bother if you would lead the first years of Gryffindor to the tower?" Dumbledore called at them from the table.
"Yes professor." Ginny didn't hesitate. Nobody hesitates from the headmaster.
Harry, Ron and Hermione were surprised with this calling. They kept asking each other who did something. 'Uh oh, we're in trouble. I think that whatever it is, it is the slimy git's fault." Ron now was feeling nervous. It was the first day, their first hours here in Hogwarts and they seem to be in trouble. Not that it's a new experience for Harry and Ron. They experienced this when they were in their second year. This was however, the first time for Hermione and she was panicking. 'Did McGonagall heard me arguing with Malfoy? No. If that was the reason then she'd have said something during the meeting and besides Harry and Ron were called as well.' Then as if to end their torture, they saw a black dog hanging around the headmaster. The three of them saw the dog and relaxed.
"Follow me to my office now." Dumbledore didn't seem to smile as before. He looked more like troubled. Sirius followed closely behind the headmaster into the office. Harry, Ron and Hermione entered the office quietly. "Please take a seat?"
The two friends offered Hermione the seat across Dumbledore, clearly showing respect and manners from them.
Hermione couldn't stand the silence anymore and broke it by asking, "Why did you call us?"
"Ms. Granger you know that Voldemort's has been increasing his powers." Hermione nodded at the headmaster. "I am afraid that in time he would be the most powerful wizard. Sirius and I have considered the fact that whatever happens, danger follows you three." Sirius nodded, this time he already changed back to his normal form.
"Harry, as you said, Voldemort is after you. You have escaped him 2 times and would want to get back at you at any cost." Sirius looked Harry in the eye with concern.
"I know that now," Harry whispered.
"I've talked to the other professors about this and they have all agreed to it." Dumbledore added. "We've decided that you needed protection. Proper protection that is. Ms. Granger, do you believe that the books that you have read so far is enough?"
"No professor. I believe we need to know how to perform them correctly."
"And there is no substitute for first hand experience, now is there?"
"No headmaster, there isn't."
"Sir, what are you trying to tell us then?" Harry wanted to know what the professors planned.
"Mr. Potter, we have decided that you three would be given extra classes to prepare you at any time."
"Extra classes!" Ron could not believe that he has to go to extra classes. He was hanging on with the normal ones but if you add more he could explode. He had Quidditch practices too to keep his mind and energy busy.
"I assume that you don't like the idea?" The headmaster was pointing out the obvious since Ron had turned bright red.
"Ron, hear us out first." Sirius was pleading, afraid that Harry would back up his friend.
"These classes are for your protection. I do not want you to think that you don't have any choice about this. I want you to think this over and then tell me what you have decided." Dumbledore seemed reasonable to Hermione at least. That was what she wished for anyway.
"About this extra classes, will it affect our grades?" Dumbledore could see that Hermione was interested. He knew he'd get Hermione's attention but he wanted her friends to be enthusiastic about it too.
"The classes that you are going to take are basically extra knowledge that may not be covered in the school's curriculum. This is a once in a lifetime chance to learn things no other students ever had the opportunity. I know that you are preparing yourselves for when the need arises. These classes would only be a way wherein you learn the proper ways rather than just read them from a book. I am sure that you have wasted time last year trying to perform a spell or two alone or with help. The professors that will guide you are properly trained or have used similar spells through their experience. Last year, (referring to reading extra books) you didn't have to worry about failing to perform these spells so these extra classes will not be graded as well. But I do hope that you would do your best even when we're not grading you. This could help you in your other endeavors. Do you understand?" Dumbledore tried to explain and say the words that they wanted to hear.
Hermione paid close attention and found herself agreeing to what the headmaster said. This is a once in a lifetime chance; she can't just waste it. She decided she didn't need time to think it over. She's not going to waste her chance.
Harry found himself battling over whether to take the classes. It could affect his performance academically and physically. He decided to think this through first. 'The headmaster did say I could think about it first.'
Ron was determined not to take the classes. The reading last year was bearable but he knows that whoever the professors in charge of such classes would be demanding and he didn't think he can handle anything under such pressure.
Hermione and Sirius both know what the two guys were thinking. It is a hassle to do extra jobs. Sirius however was determined to at least make Harry understand that it is necessary for him to take the classes. "Harry, as your godfather, I think that you should take the classes."
"I know that I will face Voldemort again someday but these classes may not help me at all. As you've said this chance were never given to anybody before, what makes you think that it would do any good to us? I mean, Professor Dumbledore didn't take such classes nor did Professor Moody or anybody in the Ministry and as far as I know, they have done a good job with themselves. No offense sir." Harry looked at the headmaster and he just nodded in return. "I mean, Voldemort didn't have such classes either and lots of witches and wizards are afraid of his overwhelming power."
"Harry, there are witches and wizards that have inborn talents that helped them through the years." Sirius pleaded him to listen.
"They have done great things through destiny. Why do we need to challenge this destiny?"
"You have had too much of divination, Harry." Hermione wanted to lighten the mood.
"Harry, I know this may be hard on you three. We're expecting too much from you and I know that it's not fair. But there is someone powerful that's after you and he's not alone, he's got subordinates that want to catch you as well. These people after you are not young they are Death Eaters that have lots of experience backing them up. All I want is for you to be protected."
"I don't need special treatment sir. If I am in danger then so are the other students. If you want to protect us then maybe all the other students should take these extra classes as well."
"Harry, we expect something great from you."
"Sure Sirius, just because I've survived my every meeting with him doesn't mean I am different. It only means that I am lucky so far."
Hermione didn't want Harry and Sirius arguing about this. They barely meet each other, they shouldn't be arguing but instead, talking about other stuff. He's the only family that Harry has; they both should remember that.
"Look Harry," Hermione couldn't stand it any longer. She had to intervene. "Sirius wants you to take this classes because he is concerned for you."
"But." Harry started to argue but Hermione wouldn't let him.
"Let me finish. Harry, you cannot deny that you are the only wizard that had lots of close encounters with him. Would it hurt if you tried to protect yourself? She then turned to Ron, "Ron, we are Harry's best friends. We are close to danger as well. If you don't care to do it because you don't care what happens to you then, care enough so that you can help our best friend or me for instance. We need each other whether we like it or not. I just know that he would try to hurt someone who is close to his target if he cannot eliminate the target itself. We need to be prepared. I will not die just because I wasn't prepared to save my life." She took a breath and continued.
"Harry, I can't believe how selfish you are. You have been given a chance to protect yourself or others and you don't even consider taking them. I know a lot has been expected of you being the-boy-who-lived but don't you think you could help others when you are prepared? You could make other the-boy/girl-who-lived. Then you wouldn't be the only one. You would not be considered special anymore." She winked at her 2 friends as she said this.
"I also know that you you've been through enough suffering to last a lifetime. You cannot deny that there would be cases that you'd face him again. You could help save other people from the suffering what you have gone through. This goes the same thing for you Ron. Then you wouldn't be overshadowed by your brothers anymore."
"You may think that I've gone nuts about this. I mean, how could a few extra classes help you do those things, right? As I can see it the classes is mainly for added protection especially when we know that there won't always be somebody to protect you or us. Secondly, these classes can help in the future. If we learn more, we can develop what we've learned and do things others have failed to do. And lastly, these classes can help you even when the war ends. The wizarding company would fight over us for the added knowledge that we've obtained." Hermione flushed as her true intention for wanting to take the classes came into the surface.
"So basically Hermione, you're thinking of the future?" Ron winked at his friend. Harry laughed at this.
"Well, I did tell you guys earlier that we should plan ahead didn't I." She was sill all red.
"Ok, I've heard your point. I've decided." Harry paused for drama. "I will take the classes." Both the headmaster and Sirius smiled at these words and then they smiled at Hermione to thank her.
Ron sighed and then said, "I wouldn't want you two to have all the fun now can I?"
The 3 friends agreed to take the classes but Hermione's curiosity did not waver. She asked the headmaster, "who'll be our professors?"
"Sirius will orient you about the classes and the professors."
"There are 4 extra classes this year."
"Four? Blimey! How can we survive the year?" Ron was the 1st to react. Even Hermione didn't think she could handle 4 extra classes.
"These 4 classes will be divided into 3 parts of the year." Sirius tried to explain. "So, the year will be divided into 3 parts. The classes that you're going to take are as follows: Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, and of course, Defense Against the Dark Arts. Transfiguration and Charms are to be taken on same part, while the other two are to be taken individually."
The 3 didn't seem to like the idea of having Potions since there was only 1 potions master, Snape. They thought though that Snape would not like to help them in any way so he may not be the Potions professor after all.
"The professors that will be handling you are the following. Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick, Professor Snape." The 3 friends groaned at the mention of his name. They were also curious about who'll be their Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. They didn't like the idea of Abigail since they don't know her. "And for the Defense Against the Dark Arts." He paused for effect. "Your professor will be me." He then smiled at the happy awestruck faces of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.