Title: When the Past Returns to Haunt You
Author: blackroseangel69
Author's Email: blackroseangel69@hotmail.com
Pairing: Dawn/Draco, Ron/Hermione, others undecided
Notes: Set after Voldemort is defeated and Season seven of Buffy so there might be some spoilers.
Distribution: Like it? Take it! Just tell me where it's going though!
Disclaimer: Belongs to Joss & Company et al. and J.K. Rowling et al.
*~*
Dawn Summers stepped off the Hogwarts Express and onto the platform at Hogsmede. It was night time and the air was crisp and it smelt like it had just rained. Looking down the platform she spotted a rather large looking man standing under a lamp post and so she set off in his direction,
"Hi, you must be Hagrid" she said and held out her hand, "I'm Dawn Summers, you can call me Dawn" she introduced herself and smiled when Hagrid shook her hand his surrounding hers making it look tiny in comparison.
"Nice to meet yeh Miss Dawn, they're expecting yeh up at the school" Hagrid told her and Dawn nodded and followed Hagrid away from the platform to a carriage. It was drawn by some sort of horse like creature and when Dawn looked closer she noticed reptile like qualities to it. It was fleshless but had a black coat hanging to its visible bones and it had what looked like leathery bat wings. When Dawn looked at the creatures eyes it was only then that she was a little creped out. It had no pupils but it eyes were white and staring out of its dragon like head.
"What is it?" she whispered to Hagrid and he stared at her in surprise.
"Thestral's" Hagrid told her as he helped her into the carriage, "They can only be seen by someone who has witnessed someone die" he added and waited for her reaction, she only nodded.
At twenty three years of age Dawn was no student. She had been offered the position of Defence Against the Dark Arts professor and there was no way that she was going to refuse. Buffy was happy for her wanting Dawn to be able to lead her own life. Dawn herself was actually surprised that she was able to do magic, she had always been able to small Wiccan spells that Willow had taught her but she had found that with the assistance of a wand she was able to channel the power she had from being the key. So six months ago she had entered into the wizarding world, staying at the leaky cauldron for some time she had lived there preparing herself for her job at Hogwarts.
Hagrid led Dawn into the great hall where Professor Dumbledore was waiting to greet her. He took her from Hagrid and led her into the staff room. "I would like to introduce Dawn Summers, our new Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor" Dumbledore said and then turned to Dawn, "Unfortunately there are a couple of t4eachers that are unable to be here, but they will arrive before the beginning of the school term" he said explaining the empty teachers seats.
"She's a bit young for such a position don't you think Albus?" came a voice from the end of the table the teachers were sitting at and Dawn narrowed her eyes, she was about to say something when Dumbledore replied,
"I assure you Draco she is more than qualified for the position" Dawn smirked when Dumbledore said this but then a look of horror came over her face when Dumbledore continued, "And I would ask that you show her to her rooms. I am appointing you to her guide as she is settling in here" the old man said and Dawn could have sworn there was a twinkle of laughter in his eyes.
Once Dawn had said to all the teaches in the room Draco led her out of the staff room. They walked in silence until Dawn got annoyed and said, "Hi, I'm Dawn" as they walked slowly along the corridors.
"I know" he said without any emotion, Dawn narrowed her eyes as they walked along but held back any ill favoured comments.
"Did you used to go to Hogwarts?" she asked trying to make polite conversation.
"I graduated 8 years ago" he said and Dawn calculated that in her head,
"So you're twenty five? Hey that's only two years older than me" she said and when he gave no response she began to get mad. "So you're not going to talk to me then?" she asked and this time when =he didn't say anything she grabbed his robes making him stop in the middle of the corridor.
"What do you think you're doing?" he asked in a slightly bitter tone,
"Have I done anything to offend you? What's your problem? Or are you just a big stuck up jerk?" she asked. Draco just looked at her for a moment before opening her mouth.
"Do you want to know what my problem is? My problem is that I hardly think that you are qualified for this job. These children need to know how to protect themselves and I hardly think that at 23 years of age one would have the knowledge, not to mention the experience to teach all that needs to be learned." Draco said and turned away and continued to walk down the corridor until he stopped at a portrait of a little girl in a blue dress. "This is your entry, you can choose your password and enter" Draco said and was about to walk away when Dawn stopped him.
"You might know my ago, but you obviously don't know anything else about me if you think I am underqualified for this position" she said softly and then turned around to face the painting once more.
"Hello" came a soft voice and Dawn realised it was the little girl in the painting
"Hi" Dawn said
"Passsword?" the girl asked as she started skipping rope,
Dawn thought for a moment before replying "Hellmouth" and the portrait swung open revealing a doorway. Dawn stepped inside and the painting closed behind her. Taking a quick overview of the room a peek inside the bedroom and bathroom Dawn was satisfied and then walked over to the desk in the common area and began writing.
Dear Buffy, I've arrived here at Hogwarts and already there is someone who I feel I want to kill. His name is Draco Malfoy and he thinks that I am not qualified to be given the position of Defence Against the Dark Arts! As if, hello! I did grow up on the Hellmouth after all but of course he doest know that and I don't particularly want to tell him that. HA I bet that will give him a shock when he finds out. Okay I just had to get that off my chest, I hope that you, Xander and Giles are fine, I'll write again soon, Love Dawn.
When she had finished, Dawn put the letter into an envelope and walked into the bedroom. She changed into her pyjamas and before she knew it she was fast asleep.
*~*
The next morning there was a knock at the portrait and Dawn turned over in her bed. The knock came again and dawn opened her eyes and gave a groan of frustration. She rolled out of bed and puttered her way to the doorway; wrapping her dressing gown around her body she opened the door to reveal an amused looking Draco. Dawn just took one look at him and then closed the door again. She waited five minutes and then opened the door to see him standing there. She left the door open and walked back in flopping down on the couch and closed her eyes when she heard the door close.
"You are going on a tour of the school with me this morning so get dressed" Draco said , "Or do you plan on touring the school in your. sleep wear?" he said. Dawn glared and then got up from the couch and walked over to her bedroom, slamming the door once she was in.
"Ugh" she let out as she as picking out some clothes to wear, choosing to wear muggle clothes as the students weren't at the school yet. For some infuriating reason Draco was making her feel like she was 17 years old again and having to prove something to Buffy. Sticking her wand up her sleeve of her top like a stake she stepped out of the room. Twelve inches, Willow with the blood of a powerful Wicca, a Zeppo and the hair of a slayer made up the core of her wand. Dawn had brought the items herself; knowing that they were all powerful and linked to her and luckily the wand chose her.
Draco took a look at the 'little girl' who walked out of the bedroom and scowled, "You're a muggle born?" he said questioningly, "Figures" he said and Dawns eyes narrowed as she heard his words.
"I an no muggle I assure you, but I did live in the muggle world, so I would watch what you say mister Malfoy" Dawn said and followed Draco out of her rooms, Draco muttering something along the lines of, 'choosing a muggle for the dark arts' and Dawn smiled a little evilly. She would show him when he began teaching just exactly what this 'muggle born' could do.
"This is the Transfiguration classroom." Draco began and by halfway through the day the two finished with, ".And this is your classroom" Draco said opening the room.
Dawn walked into the classroom wandering around it and when she finished she smiled then frowned, "Where's your classroom?" she asked. Draco frowned for the moment and then looked up from the ground and at Dawn.
"You're very observant. I am not a teacher here" he said and then his face set in a stone expression letting Dawn know that he wasn't going to let on anymore.
"Okay well thank you for showing me around and my classroom. I think I'll start on my lesson plans" she said and Draco nodded and left her alone.
*~*
"She's suspicious of my presence here" Draco said sitting opposite professor Dumbledore.
"Calm down Draco. She can be trusted" Albus said and chuckled when Draco shot him a look of disbelief, "That young girl has experienced more in her short life than most people can imagine" she said and Draco gave him a curious look,
"What do you mean?"
"It is not my place to tell. She will tell you in her own time if she wishes you to know. But for now do try to be nice to her and don't raise her suspicious any more" Albus said and then looed at Draco over the top of his half moon glasses, "Unless you wish her to know the real reasons you are at Hogwarts" he said with a twinkle of mischief in his eyes.
Draco looked at his old headmaster and sighed, "When's Potter getting back?" he asked.
"Harry should be back at the school within the week. Unfortunately the work he is doing for me has proved more difficult than expected" Dumbledore said, "But Hogwarts' charms professor will be back before the students arrive" he reassured Draco. Harry had taken over from Flitwick when he had retired two years ago and although there was still a rivalry between the two boys they managed to be civil and even friendly at times.
"The new school year begins in a week, the situation will change. We need to be ready for anything that happens" Draco said and got up and started pacing.
"We will be ready. The rest of the teachers will be informed before the students arrive or afterwards depending on the situation. Now go, get some rest." Dumbledore said causing Draco to stop pacing. He turned and nodded before he made his way to the exit.
"Good day Albus" Draco said and left the room.
Albus stared after him and smiled once he left, he had a feeling that everything would turn out alright. hopefully.
TBC. So what do you think?
Author: blackroseangel69
Author's Email: blackroseangel69@hotmail.com
Pairing: Dawn/Draco, Ron/Hermione, others undecided
Notes: Set after Voldemort is defeated and Season seven of Buffy so there might be some spoilers.
Distribution: Like it? Take it! Just tell me where it's going though!
Disclaimer: Belongs to Joss & Company et al. and J.K. Rowling et al.
*~*
Dawn Summers stepped off the Hogwarts Express and onto the platform at Hogsmede. It was night time and the air was crisp and it smelt like it had just rained. Looking down the platform she spotted a rather large looking man standing under a lamp post and so she set off in his direction,
"Hi, you must be Hagrid" she said and held out her hand, "I'm Dawn Summers, you can call me Dawn" she introduced herself and smiled when Hagrid shook her hand his surrounding hers making it look tiny in comparison.
"Nice to meet yeh Miss Dawn, they're expecting yeh up at the school" Hagrid told her and Dawn nodded and followed Hagrid away from the platform to a carriage. It was drawn by some sort of horse like creature and when Dawn looked closer she noticed reptile like qualities to it. It was fleshless but had a black coat hanging to its visible bones and it had what looked like leathery bat wings. When Dawn looked at the creatures eyes it was only then that she was a little creped out. It had no pupils but it eyes were white and staring out of its dragon like head.
"What is it?" she whispered to Hagrid and he stared at her in surprise.
"Thestral's" Hagrid told her as he helped her into the carriage, "They can only be seen by someone who has witnessed someone die" he added and waited for her reaction, she only nodded.
At twenty three years of age Dawn was no student. She had been offered the position of Defence Against the Dark Arts professor and there was no way that she was going to refuse. Buffy was happy for her wanting Dawn to be able to lead her own life. Dawn herself was actually surprised that she was able to do magic, she had always been able to small Wiccan spells that Willow had taught her but she had found that with the assistance of a wand she was able to channel the power she had from being the key. So six months ago she had entered into the wizarding world, staying at the leaky cauldron for some time she had lived there preparing herself for her job at Hogwarts.
Hagrid led Dawn into the great hall where Professor Dumbledore was waiting to greet her. He took her from Hagrid and led her into the staff room. "I would like to introduce Dawn Summers, our new Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor" Dumbledore said and then turned to Dawn, "Unfortunately there are a couple of t4eachers that are unable to be here, but they will arrive before the beginning of the school term" he said explaining the empty teachers seats.
"She's a bit young for such a position don't you think Albus?" came a voice from the end of the table the teachers were sitting at and Dawn narrowed her eyes, she was about to say something when Dumbledore replied,
"I assure you Draco she is more than qualified for the position" Dawn smirked when Dumbledore said this but then a look of horror came over her face when Dumbledore continued, "And I would ask that you show her to her rooms. I am appointing you to her guide as she is settling in here" the old man said and Dawn could have sworn there was a twinkle of laughter in his eyes.
Once Dawn had said to all the teaches in the room Draco led her out of the staff room. They walked in silence until Dawn got annoyed and said, "Hi, I'm Dawn" as they walked slowly along the corridors.
"I know" he said without any emotion, Dawn narrowed her eyes as they walked along but held back any ill favoured comments.
"Did you used to go to Hogwarts?" she asked trying to make polite conversation.
"I graduated 8 years ago" he said and Dawn calculated that in her head,
"So you're twenty five? Hey that's only two years older than me" she said and when he gave no response she began to get mad. "So you're not going to talk to me then?" she asked and this time when =he didn't say anything she grabbed his robes making him stop in the middle of the corridor.
"What do you think you're doing?" he asked in a slightly bitter tone,
"Have I done anything to offend you? What's your problem? Or are you just a big stuck up jerk?" she asked. Draco just looked at her for a moment before opening her mouth.
"Do you want to know what my problem is? My problem is that I hardly think that you are qualified for this job. These children need to know how to protect themselves and I hardly think that at 23 years of age one would have the knowledge, not to mention the experience to teach all that needs to be learned." Draco said and turned away and continued to walk down the corridor until he stopped at a portrait of a little girl in a blue dress. "This is your entry, you can choose your password and enter" Draco said and was about to walk away when Dawn stopped him.
"You might know my ago, but you obviously don't know anything else about me if you think I am underqualified for this position" she said softly and then turned around to face the painting once more.
"Hello" came a soft voice and Dawn realised it was the little girl in the painting
"Hi" Dawn said
"Passsword?" the girl asked as she started skipping rope,
Dawn thought for a moment before replying "Hellmouth" and the portrait swung open revealing a doorway. Dawn stepped inside and the painting closed behind her. Taking a quick overview of the room a peek inside the bedroom and bathroom Dawn was satisfied and then walked over to the desk in the common area and began writing.
Dear Buffy, I've arrived here at Hogwarts and already there is someone who I feel I want to kill. His name is Draco Malfoy and he thinks that I am not qualified to be given the position of Defence Against the Dark Arts! As if, hello! I did grow up on the Hellmouth after all but of course he doest know that and I don't particularly want to tell him that. HA I bet that will give him a shock when he finds out. Okay I just had to get that off my chest, I hope that you, Xander and Giles are fine, I'll write again soon, Love Dawn.
When she had finished, Dawn put the letter into an envelope and walked into the bedroom. She changed into her pyjamas and before she knew it she was fast asleep.
*~*
The next morning there was a knock at the portrait and Dawn turned over in her bed. The knock came again and dawn opened her eyes and gave a groan of frustration. She rolled out of bed and puttered her way to the doorway; wrapping her dressing gown around her body she opened the door to reveal an amused looking Draco. Dawn just took one look at him and then closed the door again. She waited five minutes and then opened the door to see him standing there. She left the door open and walked back in flopping down on the couch and closed her eyes when she heard the door close.
"You are going on a tour of the school with me this morning so get dressed" Draco said , "Or do you plan on touring the school in your. sleep wear?" he said. Dawn glared and then got up from the couch and walked over to her bedroom, slamming the door once she was in.
"Ugh" she let out as she as picking out some clothes to wear, choosing to wear muggle clothes as the students weren't at the school yet. For some infuriating reason Draco was making her feel like she was 17 years old again and having to prove something to Buffy. Sticking her wand up her sleeve of her top like a stake she stepped out of the room. Twelve inches, Willow with the blood of a powerful Wicca, a Zeppo and the hair of a slayer made up the core of her wand. Dawn had brought the items herself; knowing that they were all powerful and linked to her and luckily the wand chose her.
Draco took a look at the 'little girl' who walked out of the bedroom and scowled, "You're a muggle born?" he said questioningly, "Figures" he said and Dawns eyes narrowed as she heard his words.
"I an no muggle I assure you, but I did live in the muggle world, so I would watch what you say mister Malfoy" Dawn said and followed Draco out of her rooms, Draco muttering something along the lines of, 'choosing a muggle for the dark arts' and Dawn smiled a little evilly. She would show him when he began teaching just exactly what this 'muggle born' could do.
"This is the Transfiguration classroom." Draco began and by halfway through the day the two finished with, ".And this is your classroom" Draco said opening the room.
Dawn walked into the classroom wandering around it and when she finished she smiled then frowned, "Where's your classroom?" she asked. Draco frowned for the moment and then looked up from the ground and at Dawn.
"You're very observant. I am not a teacher here" he said and then his face set in a stone expression letting Dawn know that he wasn't going to let on anymore.
"Okay well thank you for showing me around and my classroom. I think I'll start on my lesson plans" she said and Draco nodded and left her alone.
*~*
"She's suspicious of my presence here" Draco said sitting opposite professor Dumbledore.
"Calm down Draco. She can be trusted" Albus said and chuckled when Draco shot him a look of disbelief, "That young girl has experienced more in her short life than most people can imagine" she said and Draco gave him a curious look,
"What do you mean?"
"It is not my place to tell. She will tell you in her own time if she wishes you to know. But for now do try to be nice to her and don't raise her suspicious any more" Albus said and then looed at Draco over the top of his half moon glasses, "Unless you wish her to know the real reasons you are at Hogwarts" he said with a twinkle of mischief in his eyes.
Draco looked at his old headmaster and sighed, "When's Potter getting back?" he asked.
"Harry should be back at the school within the week. Unfortunately the work he is doing for me has proved more difficult than expected" Dumbledore said, "But Hogwarts' charms professor will be back before the students arrive" he reassured Draco. Harry had taken over from Flitwick when he had retired two years ago and although there was still a rivalry between the two boys they managed to be civil and even friendly at times.
"The new school year begins in a week, the situation will change. We need to be ready for anything that happens" Draco said and got up and started pacing.
"We will be ready. The rest of the teachers will be informed before the students arrive or afterwards depending on the situation. Now go, get some rest." Dumbledore said causing Draco to stop pacing. He turned and nodded before he made his way to the exit.
"Good day Albus" Draco said and left the room.
Albus stared after him and smiled once he left, he had a feeling that everything would turn out alright. hopefully.
TBC. So what do you think?
