Two chapter in as many days....wow, I'm on a roll! Okay, so, as it stands, Remus Lupin seems to be the most popular choice for DADA teacher with Tonks only one vote behind as far as I can tell! And to the three or four people who suggested Umbridge, I have my gun and I am about to hunt you all down! Lol! Anyway, Umbridge can't be the DADA teacher unless she comes back as a ghost...and you know why? Because poor, dear Dolores was captured and killed by Death Eaters in the same raid that forced the Ministry (in particular Fudge) to accept that Voldemort was back! *evil grin*
This isn't another chapter to the story, it's basically the scene in which Dumbledore tells the staff about TJ, so it won't be as long as some of the other chapters. Enjoy!
Interlude - The staff meeting
The main staff meeting of the summer was well under way. All of the staff were there, clutching cups of tea that were in varying stages of drinkability.
Looking around at his staff, who were all slumped low in their chairs, wishing they were anywhere but in Dumbledore's office, Dumbledore decided to let loose the real reason for calling the meeting. He felt sure that his staff had listened to enough of his small talk about lesson plans and the like.
He stood up. This seemed to inject some life into the staff who gazed up at him blearily. He cleared his throat, now wondering how to phrase his news. "I - er - I have an announcement." He stopped talking, trying to get his composure back before he carried on.
The staff collectively sat up, their interest sparked by the unsure tone in the headmaster's normally calm demeanor.
"It concerns Harry Potter." Albus had got his voice back under control and had thoughts and excuses whirling through his mind.
Severus Snape sat bolt upright awaiting news that he could use against Potter. Torn between out of character pity and his characteristic sneer at the boy, he decided to go with the unfailable latter and raised a scornful eyebrow.
Dumbledore pointedly ignored the Slytherin head of house and braced himself for the outburst that was bound to follow his news. "Getting right to the point," he started cautiously. "Harry Potter will not be the only Potter to be attending Hogwarts this year."
A room full of blank faces greeted his statement.
Dumbledore sighed, for a group of trained professionals, his staff could be awfully slow at times. "He has a son," he said simply and waited for the news to sink in.
For a while there was silence in the room until -
"ALBUS, YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!" As predicted, Severus Snape was on his feet and yelling his objections. Dumbledore waited for him to finish what he was trying to 'say' before interrupting him. "I ALWAYS SAID THAT BOY WAS TROUBLE BUT YOU NEVER LISTENED AND NOW YOU PROVE ME RIGHT BY SAYING THAT HE'S ACTUALLY REPRODUCED?" Snape broke off, breathing heavily, allowing Dumbledore to step in.
"No, Severus, the boy is not Harry's biological son. Harry has adopted the boy as of two days ago. I, myself, oversaw the paperwork."
At this, Snape shut up and sank down into his chair, shooting venomous glares at Minerva McGonagall, who was giving him a gloating look. "How?" He asked.
"It seems that Lily Potter had some distant magical relations on her mother's side who had a young son. The boy's parents were killed in a Death Eater raid at the start of the holidays-" Snape went pale. "-and so, the boy has been in a Muggle orphanage until I could arrange for the adoption to take place. I believed that the adoption would be benefitial to both parties."
"Give Potter more of a chance to show off, you mean." Muttered Snape darkly.
Hagrid butted in at this point. "Now, Sev'rus, don' be too mean to young 'Arry. He's a good lad 'n he's on'y doin' wha' he thinks is righ'."
McGonagall stepped in to prevent an argument. "So, when the boy gets here, what will he do during class time and where will he sleep?"
Dumbledore held up a hand to silence her. "All is sorted, Minerva. As you have all seen on the memos, Harry Potter was named one of the fifth year prefects-"
"Good on him!" Cheered Hagrid.
"- Yes, well, thank you Rubeus. As I was saying, Harry Potter is a prefect and would ordinarily have shared the Gryffindor fifth year prefect dorms with Ronald Weasley. However, under the circumstances, I think it would be appropriate to let Mr Wealsey have the dorm to himself as a single room of his own and give Mr Potter a set of rooms leading off the Gryffindor Prefects/Heads common room that include a room for himself, a room for his son and a study room for the two that contains a fire hooked up to the main school network, including the ktchen to allow the House Elves to come and go. As Ms Granger is the only female fifth year prefect for Gryffindor house, I have also changed the dormitory into a single room for her use. As regarding classes, we will start by allowing Mr Potter's son to attend classes with him, so could all of you who teach him please have something suitable for his son to study. If that isn't a success, we will try teaching his son privately whilst Mr Potter is in class. Is that agreeable for everyone?"
The staff murmured their agreements and there was further silence until Flitwick piped up.
"But Albus, what is the boy's name?"
The headmaster smiled. "I believe he is known as TJ."
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*Grins* Hopefully, this has answered some questions that you lot might have had. Anyway, now to my reviewers:
Michiru: They'll be plenty of Voldemort related stuff without the DADA teacher being all GoF crouch-like. *Grins* I think I'd best give Harry a bit of a break before he gets all mad at me!
Levena Hearts: It would apear that Tonks has a massive following then. Actually, mixing Tonks and a very hyper TJ might be a good experiment! *evil grin*
Angel B: Ah, but what makes you so sure I won't shoot you?
MUFFIN MAN!: A cold day in hell for who, exactly? My money's on Umbridge! Mwahaha!
Lady Fae: Is this soon enough?
December Snow: Thanks. Not a long wait at all, eh?
IRM Karmada: Wow, thank you very much! Anyway, so far, only Dumbledore knows the true identity of Tom, which becomes a key part to the story. Snape finds out later on. Um, don't I at least get a hint at what your name could be, like a fandom or something? If you want, I'd be more than happy for some more ideas for products for Weasleys Wizard Wheezes.
Kiori: Yeah, she does!
me: gottit
anonymous: That's it! *pulls out gun* You saw the warning! *j/k*
Mrs Tom Riddle: I know what you mean about Umbridge, as I was reading it, I wanted to do nothing more than rip the pages out that had a mention of her on the any burn them! No slash, at least, not in this story. Maybe when I've finished this one, I'll do an alternate version, but I'm not sure yet.
The Wolf of Were: Not necessarily, because Tom Riddle went through an unrecognisable change to become Voldemort, so I don't think Moody or Remus would know. The Death Eaters in Voldemort's inner circle would, because they had a lot of info from him.
Sammy-Jo: Yep, he'd really Tom Riddle, but I can't say too much more than that, as I'd give too much away. You will find out more when Harry gets to Hogwarts though.
I think it is a possibility that Lupin could come back though, as al the children say he's the best DADA teacher they've ever had, and the Ministry would currently be lying heaily on Dumbledore's support for the whole Voldemort thing. So it could be possible. By the way, I loved that quote, can I use it. I'll credit you for it of course.
slyserpent: No Umbridge! Is this soon?
gem: Noted.
Fallen Angel: Could you imagine what would happen if Snape took over DADA? O.o Hey! Stop fishing for compliments! Any review is a good review......unless it's a flame of course!
TheSilverLady: It's a close tie.
meinien: Never one to disappoint.
ER, Queen of Insanity: Yeah, finally! *grins* Figured I'd best put two up close together so as to avoid attempts on my life!
A+ student: Thanks! As for the Barbie, she isn't a canon character, she's just the care worker who drops TJ off with Harry and winds up the Dursleys...no real reason for her, she's just entertainment.
GISEL: Thanks. I fully intend to.
RaistlinofMetallica: But of course! Tonks rules....well, tying with Sirius and Remus that is!
ranger: just have.
Ice-dragon: I have, it's here to stay - whoopee!
Toria: Wait no more, you shall!
brady2003us: Tut tut Brady, we can't torture TJ by making him stay with Snape, now, can we? I mean, it's perfectly fine to torture Snape, just not TJ - Harry gets so protective.
Wolf Lupin: 'Tis here, what d'ya think to it?
Phoenix Tears Type 6: *Looks terrified* Please....keep them away! I can't bear to have them around! *breaks into tears* I'll update, I promise!
Jordan: Here it is.
Katani Petitedra: Yeah, he'll be happy, he just has to learn to fly properly first! lol!
Alice: Thank you, oh gracious one! I am not worthy....see you after the hols!
Lokia: Thanks.
Maggie: Depends on who reports it to the public first.
I don't think I've missed anyone, but if I have, I'm very sorry.
This isn't another chapter to the story, it's basically the scene in which Dumbledore tells the staff about TJ, so it won't be as long as some of the other chapters. Enjoy!
Interlude - The staff meeting
The main staff meeting of the summer was well under way. All of the staff were there, clutching cups of tea that were in varying stages of drinkability.
Looking around at his staff, who were all slumped low in their chairs, wishing they were anywhere but in Dumbledore's office, Dumbledore decided to let loose the real reason for calling the meeting. He felt sure that his staff had listened to enough of his small talk about lesson plans and the like.
He stood up. This seemed to inject some life into the staff who gazed up at him blearily. He cleared his throat, now wondering how to phrase his news. "I - er - I have an announcement." He stopped talking, trying to get his composure back before he carried on.
The staff collectively sat up, their interest sparked by the unsure tone in the headmaster's normally calm demeanor.
"It concerns Harry Potter." Albus had got his voice back under control and had thoughts and excuses whirling through his mind.
Severus Snape sat bolt upright awaiting news that he could use against Potter. Torn between out of character pity and his characteristic sneer at the boy, he decided to go with the unfailable latter and raised a scornful eyebrow.
Dumbledore pointedly ignored the Slytherin head of house and braced himself for the outburst that was bound to follow his news. "Getting right to the point," he started cautiously. "Harry Potter will not be the only Potter to be attending Hogwarts this year."
A room full of blank faces greeted his statement.
Dumbledore sighed, for a group of trained professionals, his staff could be awfully slow at times. "He has a son," he said simply and waited for the news to sink in.
For a while there was silence in the room until -
"ALBUS, YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!" As predicted, Severus Snape was on his feet and yelling his objections. Dumbledore waited for him to finish what he was trying to 'say' before interrupting him. "I ALWAYS SAID THAT BOY WAS TROUBLE BUT YOU NEVER LISTENED AND NOW YOU PROVE ME RIGHT BY SAYING THAT HE'S ACTUALLY REPRODUCED?" Snape broke off, breathing heavily, allowing Dumbledore to step in.
"No, Severus, the boy is not Harry's biological son. Harry has adopted the boy as of two days ago. I, myself, oversaw the paperwork."
At this, Snape shut up and sank down into his chair, shooting venomous glares at Minerva McGonagall, who was giving him a gloating look. "How?" He asked.
"It seems that Lily Potter had some distant magical relations on her mother's side who had a young son. The boy's parents were killed in a Death Eater raid at the start of the holidays-" Snape went pale. "-and so, the boy has been in a Muggle orphanage until I could arrange for the adoption to take place. I believed that the adoption would be benefitial to both parties."
"Give Potter more of a chance to show off, you mean." Muttered Snape darkly.
Hagrid butted in at this point. "Now, Sev'rus, don' be too mean to young 'Arry. He's a good lad 'n he's on'y doin' wha' he thinks is righ'."
McGonagall stepped in to prevent an argument. "So, when the boy gets here, what will he do during class time and where will he sleep?"
Dumbledore held up a hand to silence her. "All is sorted, Minerva. As you have all seen on the memos, Harry Potter was named one of the fifth year prefects-"
"Good on him!" Cheered Hagrid.
"- Yes, well, thank you Rubeus. As I was saying, Harry Potter is a prefect and would ordinarily have shared the Gryffindor fifth year prefect dorms with Ronald Weasley. However, under the circumstances, I think it would be appropriate to let Mr Wealsey have the dorm to himself as a single room of his own and give Mr Potter a set of rooms leading off the Gryffindor Prefects/Heads common room that include a room for himself, a room for his son and a study room for the two that contains a fire hooked up to the main school network, including the ktchen to allow the House Elves to come and go. As Ms Granger is the only female fifth year prefect for Gryffindor house, I have also changed the dormitory into a single room for her use. As regarding classes, we will start by allowing Mr Potter's son to attend classes with him, so could all of you who teach him please have something suitable for his son to study. If that isn't a success, we will try teaching his son privately whilst Mr Potter is in class. Is that agreeable for everyone?"
The staff murmured their agreements and there was further silence until Flitwick piped up.
"But Albus, what is the boy's name?"
The headmaster smiled. "I believe he is known as TJ."
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*Grins* Hopefully, this has answered some questions that you lot might have had. Anyway, now to my reviewers:
Michiru: They'll be plenty of Voldemort related stuff without the DADA teacher being all GoF crouch-like. *Grins* I think I'd best give Harry a bit of a break before he gets all mad at me!
Levena Hearts: It would apear that Tonks has a massive following then. Actually, mixing Tonks and a very hyper TJ might be a good experiment! *evil grin*
Angel B: Ah, but what makes you so sure I won't shoot you?
MUFFIN MAN!: A cold day in hell for who, exactly? My money's on Umbridge! Mwahaha!
Lady Fae: Is this soon enough?
December Snow: Thanks. Not a long wait at all, eh?
IRM Karmada: Wow, thank you very much! Anyway, so far, only Dumbledore knows the true identity of Tom, which becomes a key part to the story. Snape finds out later on. Um, don't I at least get a hint at what your name could be, like a fandom or something? If you want, I'd be more than happy for some more ideas for products for Weasleys Wizard Wheezes.
Kiori: Yeah, she does!
me: gottit
anonymous: That's it! *pulls out gun* You saw the warning! *j/k*
Mrs Tom Riddle: I know what you mean about Umbridge, as I was reading it, I wanted to do nothing more than rip the pages out that had a mention of her on the any burn them! No slash, at least, not in this story. Maybe when I've finished this one, I'll do an alternate version, but I'm not sure yet.
The Wolf of Were: Not necessarily, because Tom Riddle went through an unrecognisable change to become Voldemort, so I don't think Moody or Remus would know. The Death Eaters in Voldemort's inner circle would, because they had a lot of info from him.
Sammy-Jo: Yep, he'd really Tom Riddle, but I can't say too much more than that, as I'd give too much away. You will find out more when Harry gets to Hogwarts though.
I think it is a possibility that Lupin could come back though, as al the children say he's the best DADA teacher they've ever had, and the Ministry would currently be lying heaily on Dumbledore's support for the whole Voldemort thing. So it could be possible. By the way, I loved that quote, can I use it. I'll credit you for it of course.
slyserpent: No Umbridge! Is this soon?
gem: Noted.
Fallen Angel: Could you imagine what would happen if Snape took over DADA? O.o Hey! Stop fishing for compliments! Any review is a good review......unless it's a flame of course!
TheSilverLady: It's a close tie.
meinien: Never one to disappoint.
ER, Queen of Insanity: Yeah, finally! *grins* Figured I'd best put two up close together so as to avoid attempts on my life!
A+ student: Thanks! As for the Barbie, she isn't a canon character, she's just the care worker who drops TJ off with Harry and winds up the Dursleys...no real reason for her, she's just entertainment.
GISEL: Thanks. I fully intend to.
RaistlinofMetallica: But of course! Tonks rules....well, tying with Sirius and Remus that is!
ranger: just have.
Ice-dragon: I have, it's here to stay - whoopee!
Toria: Wait no more, you shall!
brady2003us: Tut tut Brady, we can't torture TJ by making him stay with Snape, now, can we? I mean, it's perfectly fine to torture Snape, just not TJ - Harry gets so protective.
Wolf Lupin: 'Tis here, what d'ya think to it?
Phoenix Tears Type 6: *Looks terrified* Please....keep them away! I can't bear to have them around! *breaks into tears* I'll update, I promise!
Jordan: Here it is.
Katani Petitedra: Yeah, he'll be happy, he just has to learn to fly properly first! lol!
Alice: Thank you, oh gracious one! I am not worthy....see you after the hols!
Lokia: Thanks.
Maggie: Depends on who reports it to the public first.
I don't think I've missed anyone, but if I have, I'm very sorry.