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Chapter Fifteen: Failure is Not an Option

Waking up Harry was no where near relaxed. Even his first game of Quidditch

wasn't as nerve wracking as preparing for his first day of teaching. Getting up before

anyone else he got dressed and headed to Dumbledore's office. Saying the password he

stepped in.

"Hello Harry." Said the Headmaster kindly "I take it your nervous about your first

day of class?"

Harry nodded not sure of his ability to speak at the moment. Swallowing to

remove the lump that seemed to have formed in his throat he asked a question that was

bothering him since he awoke. "Sir, I've been working on a syllabus for class, but I

wasn't sure how to start out my first day. Do you have any ideas?" he asked hoping the

Headmaster had the answer to his question.

Looking at Harry intently through his half-moon spectacles he spoke "You could

open the day asking the students about what they know, but since they will only be first

and second years there knowledge will be somewhat lacking. Also you could allow them

to ask you questions as some of the wizarding families will be quite thrilled to meet there

hero."

Harry was sure the Headmaster said that last part to get a rise out of him, but

holding back his exasperation he responded "Thank you sir. If that is all I think I should

get some food before my classes."

"Actually Harry there is one more thing." Spoke Dumbledore quickly gaining

Harry's attention "There is a faculty meeting tonight at 8:30 in my office and I would like

you to bring your syllabus. While the other teachers know your capable student, they

would like to have an idea about your teaching ability." Looking at the slight anger of

being treated differently due to his age "You understand don't you Harry?" he asked

hoping this wouldn't be a problem

While he was angry he understood and agreed. Leaving for the Great Hall he

worked to hide his nervousness. Stepping in he noticed most people were down getting

ready for the first day of class. Sitting down next to Ginny he filled his plate with a little

food hoping he would be able to hold it down.

Looking over towards Harry she could practically feel his nervousness "C'mon

Harry you'll be brilliant today don't worry." She said smiling brightly at him.

"I hope so Gin. I really can't afford to fail them I mean there the future if I can't

help them were have as good as lost the upcoming war." He said somberly knowing he

couldn't not afford to screw up. "At least I don't have Snape for Defense." He joked

trying to lighten the mood, but failing. Going back to his meal he said hello to his

classmates at the hall filled. Listening to Hermione and Ginny discuss the O.W.L's his

attention turned to the headmaster as he began to speak.

Tapping his goblet he stood and began to speak to the interested students.

"Welcome to the first day of class I wish to wish you a good day and tell you a few things

that slipped an old mans mind last night. Firstly; as you notice we do not have a new

Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher due to the fact the classes will be taught by some

of our existing faculty. Sixth and Seventh years will be taught by Mr. Alastor Moody.

Third, fourth, and fifth year will be taught by Mr. Serverus Snape." At this a groan could

be heard across the entire room. "First and second years will be taught this year by

Mr. Harry Potter." At this silence followed, then scattered applause. The Headmaster

started again "Secondly aside from our appointment of our Three Defense teachers we

will be having another guest. This year we will be having an Apprentice joining the

Defense Professors. He shall be arriving within the month." After saying that whispering

spread across the Great Hall. "Now on to pass out your schedules." Said Dumbledore

cheerfully.

"I'll do it!" said Hermione taking the stack for McGonagall and began to pass

them out. Starting with the Seventh years she handed them out reaching Harry she gave

him an encouraging smile.

Looking down at the parchment he slowly looked over his schedule he sighed

thinking "This is going to be a long year."

Harry J. Potter Sixth Year Schedule

Defense Against the Dark Arts 1st years:
Mondays,) (Griffindor & Slytherin)
8:00-9:30
Wednesdays (Slytherin & Griffindor)
8:00-9:30 Defense Against the Dark Arts 2nd years:
Tuesday (Hufflepuff & Ravenclaw)
8:00-9:30
Thursday (Ravenclaw & Hufflepuff)
8:00-9:30 Independent Studies: Friday
8:00-9:30 NEWT Charms: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:45-10:45 Care of Magical Creatures: Tuesday, Thursday
9:45-10:45 NEWT Potions: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:55-11:55 Herbology: Tuesday, Thursday
10:45-11:55
Lunch NEWT Transfiguration: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:45-1:45 Healing: Tuesday, Thursday
12:45-1:45 NEWT Defense: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:55-3:25 Dueling: Tuesday, Thursday
1:55-3:25

Looking at his schedule Harry was happy that he no longer had to suffer though

Divination anymore, but teaching Slytherins will be a challenge if there anything like

Malfoy. Taking a swig of Pumpkin Juice he said farewell to his friends and set off to set

up for teaching his first class. Walking into the Class he noticed it was far more empty

then any other teacher had left it he decided to spruce it up a bit. Changing the plain

wood desk into a intimidating Claw footed desk made of the Darkest Ebony. Noticing he

had time before class he Enchanted four of the drawers for each of the Professors and the

apprentice and only they could open there individual drawer. Taking his drawer he filled

it with sweets from his bag. Sitting down he watched as the first years began to make

there way in and take there seats.

"Well" Harry began Nervously "Lets Begin with Attendance"

"Bradley, Georo" Harry called off

"Present" came a small reply

"Cassiopia, Naia"

"Here"

"Chang, Kim" Harry realed at that name wondering if she was related to his former

crush.

"Present" she responded politely.

"Faust, Sloan"

"Yeah"

"Frost, Dekon"

"Present"

"Goyle, Clair" Harry was surprised at that name hoping she wasn't like her Brother

"Here" said squeaky voice of a girl who looked to nice to be related to her hulk of a

bother.

"Hassan, Gia"

"Present"

"Hitomi, Angel"

"Here, Sir" she responded causing Harry to have a double tack at being refer to as sir.

"Jamison, Jenna"

"Here"

"Jedtho, Thomas"

"Present"

"Jynzo, Lonnie"

"I'm here"

"Kent, Phillip"

"Yup"

"Kyzer, Terrance"

"Here"

"Lawrence, Olivia"

"Present"

"Naziur, Mikal"

"Here"

"Nott, Theodore"

"Yeah" a rather conceited voice said from the back. Looking up Harry saw a slytherin

badge. "Just what I want Deatheater spawn..oh well" he thought

"Owens, Jessie"

"Present"

"Price, Nicholas"

"Here"

"Price, Nikita" Reading that name he looked up to see two blonde twins sitting in the

back. Harry hoped that he didn't have a future Fred and George on his hands.

"Quince, Felip"

"Here"

Finishing roll Harry decided to get into his first class spoke "Well I'm Harry

Potter and I will be teaching you Defense against the Dark Arts. Although today we will

get to know each other. We will go by row and you can tell me a little about yourself and

ask me a question. Is that fine with all of you?" a general sound of approval went across

the room "Ok lets begin with this row" he indicated to the far right.

Flushing red slightly the girl stood up and spoke in a shy but clear voice " I'm

Angel Hitomi, my mum works at the Ministry at the Magic Reversal Squad and My dad

works as Ludo Bagman's assistant. Umm Mr. Potter?"

"Yes? What is it" replied Harry

"Sir, What are we supposed to call you?" Angel asked

"Oh.well I would prefer if you could call me Harry, but I was told I shouldn't

let my students be on a first name basis with me so Mr. or Professor Potter is fine with

me, but outside it will be just Harry, but I don't think that's what your one question was

so now that we cleared that up. What is your question?"

"Are you really him, I mean The-Boy-Who-Lived?" she said the last part quickly

seeming to hope she didn't offend her new Professor.

"Yes I really am Harry Potter. Now my question. What is your favorite flavor of

Sugar Quills?"

The young girl obviously wasn't expecting that, but she quickly answered

"Raspberry."

"Here you go" he said throwing the quill to the girl who was delighted. "Now

who's next?" Harry asked and Phillip Kent stood up

Clearing his throat the boy spoke "I'm Phill I moved to England a few years ago

from South Africa. I live with just my Dad and he works for Gringotts as a curse

breaker." He sounded proud at his dads job. "Sir, what will we be learning this year?" the

boy asked for his one question.

"This year we will go over basic dueling and ways to identify creature the

ministry as dubbed "Dark"." Harry replied happy it wasn't a personal question and he

handed out a few more sweets. Attendance continued he passed out sweets and found

most of the children enjoyable until he reached his last one Theodore Nott.

"Well Potter I'm Theodore Nott and My Father is a high ranking ministry official

with personal connections to the Minister. So you shouldn't make me angry or you and

the Headmaster will both be out." he said the last so smugly Harry was about to beat the

stuck up right out of him, but decided to do it better.

Not even getting angry Harry just looked at him with cold eyes and spoke clearly

"Mr. Nott, that will be ten points from Slytherin for you cheek and if you continue it will

be detention with Hagrid in the forbidden forest."

"You can't take points your not really a teacher." Nott yelled hotly.

Having enough he decided to shut him up "Another ten points from Slytherin and

I can take points. Now leave as I will be speaking to your Head of House later about your

attitude now get out of my sight." The class cleared out with smiles from the Griffindors

and glares from the Slytherins. Not that he expected less, but he hoped they wouldn't be

like others. Before leaving he left a note about the locks on the drawers for the other

teachers he walked past Mad-Eyes with a brief nod for a greeting. Heading to the Charms

class room he took his usual seat next to Hermione. Flitwick took roll and class began as

usual.

"Today Class" began the short wizard "we will be working on conjuring items."

Harry knew he was going to be bored since he already knew all of this listened to him

drone on. When the class was asked to conjure a pillow Harry did it with ease his first

time causing him to get curious glances from Hermione and cause Flitwick to stumble out

of sigh. "Well done Mr. Potter you have conjured a perfect pillow" picking it up and

squeezing it "correction a perfect down pillow. Very good five points to Griffindor."

Everyone seemed surprised he was the first even Hermione, but she seemed very pleased

about it as well. The class continued without incident. Class continued and they then

headed to Potions.

Other than Snapes comments on Harry's fame class went on fairly well since

Harry had not botched his potion like quite a bit of the class had. It continued well he

bottled his potion and placed it on the potions masters desk, but not before casting an

unbreakable charm on it. Setting out to lunch Hermione led the way while Harry walked

slowly behind thinking about how the day had gone realizing it wouldn't be so bad

teaching. Sitting in the Great Hall he shared a brief smile with the Headmaster and sat

down next to Neville who was talking to Ginny quietly while she sat across from him.

Harry had a pleasant lunch talking with his friends and exchanging a slight nod with Ron.

Finishing up Hermione and Harry headed to Transfiguration.

Transfiguration was as strict as usual, but Harry paid great attention as

McGonagall went over adding "Life" to transfigured objects which Harry thought would

be great for teaching his Defense class. Harry may not have admitted it, but he was could

hardly wait for his next class. While taking notes Harry began to think about his

upcoming teachers meeting hoping they would think he was an able teacher and he could

continue. Finishing up class by making his small samurai figuring do an impressive

sword show and five points for each Harry, Hermione, and surprisingly Ron due to there

ability to enchant there figures. Heading to Mad-Eyes Defense class he headed in there

with the most powerful shield charm he knew and was sure he wouldn't let the retired

auror get the jump on him. Checking his chair for any curses and sure there weren't any

he sat down and kept an eye out for there teacher who came in shortly after everyone was

seated.

"Some of you may think you know me, but I have never taught your fourth year

was taught by a Death Eater. Now that we got that out of the way let the class began."

Said Moody before anyone could even say anything. The class progressed much like

Harry's training minus the use of dangerous curses, but at odd moments Moody would

lash out at a student at odd times while they wrote down what he said. Sitting there Harry

took notes while making sure his wand was ready on it's holster for the moment Moody

decided to attack him which he was sure to do. Class went on and Harry's nerves were

beginning to fray waiting to be attacked, but as he was about to let down his guard he

seemed to feel the oncoming curse. Pulling out his wand he deflected into the back wall

and quickly he moved into his preferred dueling stance. "That's the way Potter!" Moody

barked "That's it right there CONSTANT VIGALANCE.that's what you need to learn

always be ready.Now class is over." With that the students left with adrenalin running

pretty high. Giving Moody a quick nod he headed with Hermione to the common room.

Sitting in a comfortable arm chair Harry casually went over his plans for

upcoming classes he noticed they were considerably more advanced then what he was

taught, but Harry knew the extra work would keep them safe. Taking a break Harry

looked around and couldn't help but smile watching his friends go on with there lives.

Harry watched Ron beat Dean in chess, Hermione and Ginny were studying quietly at the

table to the right of him, Neville working on transfiguration. Harry was happy to see

them all Happy sharing his now usual nod with Ron and a small smile with Hermione and

Ginny. Checking his watch it was almost seven deciding it was time to leave knowing it

wouldn't look good to come in late. Waving to his friends he left for the Headmasters

office. Saying the password he was surprised to see that it was empty.

Taking a seat in the corner of the room as to keep out of the way of who Harry

thought of as real teachers. Sitting there he made a small not to ask for a Bogart for his

second years. Waiting he was confused since it was almost 8:30 and no one was in there

not even Fawkes. Sitting impatiently he began to look around at all the sleeping portraits

and strange devices. Letting his mind wander he was shaken out of his stupor by the

voice of the Headmaster.

"Well Harry I didn't think you would be here already I am sorry to have kept you

waiting I was just making sure all the teachers knew that the meeting was mandatory."

Said the Dumbledore kindly. Harry knew that he was making sure Snape showed up

knowing his hatred for him.

Waving his hand showing it didn't matter he decided to ask for his Bogart now

while he had a chance alone "Sir..would it be possible to get a Bogart for my second

years I would like to have them go at one and possibly use it for a little Dementor

Work?" he asked hoping the headmaster wouldn't scoff at his request, but to his surprise

the Headmaster seemed pleased.

"That would be excellent Harry, but don't you think that they are a bit young to

handle a Bogart not to mention a Dementor?" He asked sincerely

Harry responded as honestly as he could "Sir you know there's going to be a lot

of thing happening due to the war brewing and these kids may be young, but if we don't

succeed they will be the once to carry our torch. I think they need to be stronger than I

was at there age."

"To true. I will grant this, but I hope you don't need it now it will take time to

find on finding one, but when I do I'll make sure you get it." Said the Headmaster wisely.

Harry was pleased his request wasn't immediately cast aside "Thank you sir" he

said politely. As the room began to fill with his teachers he sat down in his chair away

from everyone and watched the proceedings.

"Now that everyone is here we can begin. Now anyone with any serious business

to be discussed?" he asked while looking through the group of admirable wizards,

witches, and one Centaur. Various topics were discussed until it was Snape who decided

to bring up the one thing that bothered him the most Himself.

"How do you expect Potter to teach a class he's hardly a good student and I

seriously doubt his teaching ability not to mention his blatant favoritism." Said Snape

sneering. McGonagall came to his aid before he could yell in indignation.

Her lips thin as ever she spoke calmly, but was shaking with rage "What proof do

you have for saying such a thing?" to Harry it seemed she was about to ready to curse

him and was struggling to keep from gong for her wand.

"Well Minerva" he said taking an oily voice which Harry thought matched his

hair perfectly. "My student Mr. Nott has already came to me with reports of threats of

detention from Potter and twenty points were taken from my house. I believe Potter was

the one to harass my students. Am I correct Potter." He said looking towards the chair

where Harry sat trying to contain his anger.

Standing up he spoke calmly, but his hands flexed to reach for his wand and send

him to hell he spoke "I did take twenty points from you student for not only showing no

respect in my class he chose to argue with me and speaking of that if he does anything of

the sort again its going to multiply and the detentions as well will build up. I don't think

Slytherin want to lose the house cup for another year in a row do they." He couldn't help

but smirk as he saw all the teachers were trying to hold back laughter.

"Now see here!" Snape bellowed, but was cut off by Dumbledore quickly

"That is enough." Said the old wizard his eyes sparkling with mirth. "I believe the

points were taken off fairly and agree your students need to show respect to Harry during

classes and you as well should at least be cordial with Mr. Potter at least during faculty

functions. Is that clear?" the last part wasn't a question and knew the Potion Master

would comply with his wishes.

"Yes" was the only reply from the slightly put out Slytherin.

Happy to have settled that the Headmaster turned to Harry "May I see your

syllabus I believe the others would like to read it."

"Alright just a second." Harry didn't really want it passed around so he used a

little charm to make temporary copies for everyone passing it around he heard a general

amount of consent, but some asked why he was teaching such advanced subject. The

work covered almost 3 years of work. He gave them the same answer the headmaster and

the mood seemed to somber. Everyone taking leave as everything was cleared up he was

astounded to see it was nearly midnight. Heading to his bed he made sure to clear his

mind and drifted to a strange slumber of absolute noting, but He didn't mind there were

worse things to dream of.

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