Disclaimer: I do not own the Characters Harry Potter, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall etc. These characters belong are the creation of the very talented J.K. Rowling and are registered trademarks of Warner Bros.

However, the character Angelina Craft is my creation and cannot be used without permission from the author of this fic (me!) without my permission you will feel my wrath of DOOM!! By using this character you will have to face certain death by criticism (in short you get a WHOPPING FLAMER!!)

A/N: Also, a very big thank-you to the Slayer for all her help with this fic!

Chapter One

"But Albus, you can't be serious, do you know what this will do to the school's reputation," Minerva McGonagall protested, "I mean hiring your own niece, and do you think it's wise to give Severus the Dark Arts position? Considering his past, what do you think he'll teach the children?"

Albus turned to face a very distraught Professor McGonagall, "Now Minerva you know, I wouldn't place the children in any danger, 'ESPECAILY' Harry Potter."

A surprised crossed Mcgonagall's face but only for a second before it was replaced with one that resembled embarrassment, "Now Albus you know I worry about the safety of 'ALL' the students, not just Harry, how could you suggest such a thing? That is absolutely preposterous!"

Albus smiled into his tea that steamed from the china mug before him on his freshly polished oak desk, "Now please Minerva I have a lot of work to do before the students arrive." With a wave of his hand he dismissed the Head of Gryffindor. However she was not yet ready to leave and began to protest,

"But ALBUS LISTEN TO REA....."

With that old headmaster fix a stern gaze at the professor and pointed to the large pile of parchments that lay scattered across his desk signalling that the conversation was now over, with a huff Mcgongall swept out of the room arms folded and a look of esteemed annoyance...