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A/N: sorry if I shocked a few of my readers with the fourth chapter but hey...that's the way it goes I guess right. lol I didn't intend for that to happen so soon in the story but it seemed to write itself and what can I say I went with it ^_^ Although I glad that even those of you who were in shock still seemed to like the chapter.
Tall oaks: thanx ^_^ I'm trying!
And Sorry that this is such a short chapter but you know what? Deal with it! *sticks her tongue out at you*
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Even Dreams Lie
By Akasha Ravensong
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Chapter Six: To Be a Teacher...
As I sat up at the staff table I felt the distinctive tingling sensation of overwhelming happiness and pride. I, Hermione Granger, was now Professor of History of Magick at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. After all my years as a student, I had found my way to the top of the idolization pillar. Now I was in a position of influence, and able to make changes. Soon the students would (hopefully) be looking to me with respect and admiration. Overcoming the legacy of Professor Binns would be a challenge I would take; my class was going to be something to be remembered.
I sneaked a sideward glance at Snape and saw the expression of loathing and hate that he had once again plastered on his face. His features were expressionless and immobile as stone, no expression showing through the porcelain mask. I wondered why he bothered teaching at all when he seemed to abhor students and all associations with them so much. Despite the fact that he now had the position he had coveted even before my Hogwarts days he was still the same old bastard head of Slytherin.
Dumbledore could probably find a new teacher for DADA easily enough...Remus Lupin would be more then willing to take back the job, the school board had agreed that it would be okay. I still kept in contact with Lupin; he had been there for me like an Uncle for many years even when everyone else had left me. I hadn't seen him in ages, perhaps it was time to pay him a visit, or perhaps I could ask him to come here for dinner one night.
I turned to Ginny at my right, and she had a grin stupidly shining from her face. "How does it feel Ginny," I asked her quietly, "to be up here in front of the entire student body?"
"I'm on top of the world Hermione, nothing could be better."
We turned our attention back to watch as Minerva led the first years through the middle of the room and to the front, while the sorting hat sat lonely on a stool in the center of the room. All in all there turned out to be ten Ravenclaws, 12 Gryffindors, eight Hufflepuffs, and nine Slytherins.
It was quite a large group this year but amazingly the tables always had just enough room for everyone to sit comfortably. This had always amazed me as a student. Now I knew that they were probably charmed for that reason. I wondered if Flitwick did it for the school or if it was somebody before him? The minute that everybody was settled Dumbledore cleared his throat and instantly everything quieted down.
"I would first like to announce that the Forbidden Forest is off limits to the entire student body. Also, there a few changes that students should note. Our dear Professor Snape (Snape glared lethally at Albus for this.) is now the DADA Professor, and that Mrs. Virginia Weasly will be taking his place as the new Potions Mistress. Professor Binns left his post here last year, leaving his position vacant. Mrs. Hermione Granger will be taking his place. Now that all that's settled, dig in!"
With a clap of his hands the food appeared on the tables and we hungrily filled our plates.
A/N: sorry if I shocked a few of my readers with the fourth chapter but hey...that's the way it goes I guess right. lol I didn't intend for that to happen so soon in the story but it seemed to write itself and what can I say I went with it ^_^ Although I glad that even those of you who were in shock still seemed to like the chapter.
Tall oaks: thanx ^_^ I'm trying!
And Sorry that this is such a short chapter but you know what? Deal with it! *sticks her tongue out at you*
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Even Dreams Lie
By Akasha Ravensong
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Chapter Six: To Be a Teacher...
As I sat up at the staff table I felt the distinctive tingling sensation of overwhelming happiness and pride. I, Hermione Granger, was now Professor of History of Magick at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. After all my years as a student, I had found my way to the top of the idolization pillar. Now I was in a position of influence, and able to make changes. Soon the students would (hopefully) be looking to me with respect and admiration. Overcoming the legacy of Professor Binns would be a challenge I would take; my class was going to be something to be remembered.
I sneaked a sideward glance at Snape and saw the expression of loathing and hate that he had once again plastered on his face. His features were expressionless and immobile as stone, no expression showing through the porcelain mask. I wondered why he bothered teaching at all when he seemed to abhor students and all associations with them so much. Despite the fact that he now had the position he had coveted even before my Hogwarts days he was still the same old bastard head of Slytherin.
Dumbledore could probably find a new teacher for DADA easily enough...Remus Lupin would be more then willing to take back the job, the school board had agreed that it would be okay. I still kept in contact with Lupin; he had been there for me like an Uncle for many years even when everyone else had left me. I hadn't seen him in ages, perhaps it was time to pay him a visit, or perhaps I could ask him to come here for dinner one night.
I turned to Ginny at my right, and she had a grin stupidly shining from her face. "How does it feel Ginny," I asked her quietly, "to be up here in front of the entire student body?"
"I'm on top of the world Hermione, nothing could be better."
We turned our attention back to watch as Minerva led the first years through the middle of the room and to the front, while the sorting hat sat lonely on a stool in the center of the room. All in all there turned out to be ten Ravenclaws, 12 Gryffindors, eight Hufflepuffs, and nine Slytherins.
It was quite a large group this year but amazingly the tables always had just enough room for everyone to sit comfortably. This had always amazed me as a student. Now I knew that they were probably charmed for that reason. I wondered if Flitwick did it for the school or if it was somebody before him? The minute that everybody was settled Dumbledore cleared his throat and instantly everything quieted down.
"I would first like to announce that the Forbidden Forest is off limits to the entire student body. Also, there a few changes that students should note. Our dear Professor Snape (Snape glared lethally at Albus for this.) is now the DADA Professor, and that Mrs. Virginia Weasly will be taking his place as the new Potions Mistress. Professor Binns left his post here last year, leaving his position vacant. Mrs. Hermione Granger will be taking his place. Now that all that's settled, dig in!"
With a clap of his hands the food appeared on the tables and we hungrily filled our plates.