Amaya placed her elbows on the table and used her hands to support the
weight of her head. She kept her head turns towards the head table, Lori
was emmersed in conversation with Professor Snape. Harry was the only one
who had taken notice of her behavoir during the Sorting.
Headmaster Dumbledoor rose out from his seat, and stood facing the students of Hogwarts. As if each student sensed his presence, the Hall became quiet, and everyone turned thier head.
"Students," the Headmeaster began, "and teachers, both old a new, welcome to yet another year here at Hogwarts." -The students applauded, Amaya did not move- "At this time, I would like for you all to meet our new, and most likely not our last, Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher, Professor Metallium"
Lori stood, but with a look on her face that dared anyone to even think about clappng. Folding her arms, she remained standing, though she did not speak a word. As far as Lori goes, a person's height made no difference. Standing infront of the Great Hall at only 5' 6", her image demanded respect. Her long flowing hair laid gracefully around her and shaded parts of her face - allowing her to look scary beyond all forms of reason.
"I would also like to note," he continued, "that the majority of rules and reforms that were inforced last year, are no longer in place. And that we can look forward to a slightly less stressful school year. Except, of course, for the 5th years, who will be taking their O.W.L.s; and the 7th years who will, of course, be taking their N.E.W.T.s." -He turned to Lori- "Ms. Metallium, would you like to say a few words?"
Lori nodded to the Headmaster, unfloded her arms, and placed her fingertips together.
"I just want to make one thing crystal clear," she paused, "I am the teacher, and therefore will be the one teaching. I assure you there will be no need to secret oraganizations designed to do the same," -her eyes glanced towards the Gryfinndor table- "Other than that, this year should be fun."
Her emphasizes on the word "fun", and the smile that appeared on her face at the same time, widen the eyes of a few students. However, Amaya smirked, and slowly shook her head.
Lori nodded to the Headmaster and took her seat, a small murmering began to spread over the Great Hall. Professor Snape leaned over a whispered something in Lori's ear, she nodded. The Headmaster raised his hand, and the Hall became quiet once more.
"That having been said, Let the feasting begin!"
The Great Hall bursted into sounds of serving and eating food, and the murmur of various conversations.
Harry and Ron looked at each other, and then at Amaya. She was spooning tomato soup into her bowl.
"Why didn't you tell us Lori was going to be teaching here." Ron asked.
"I thought it was somewhat obvious." she started, "I had said that you'll, and I quote, 'either know about it sooner or later. Probaly more later that sooner, but definately not later that later.' And, seeing as it is now later than sooner, and you found out, there're no point in me saying anything, now is there?" Amaya stirred her soup, and began to eat.
"That doesn't make any sense." Harry said.
"Yes it does," she put her spoon down. "There's no point in me going 'Oh yeah, did I mention Lori's going to be teaching us D.A.D.A.?' because you already know. And I knew that you'd figure it out before the day was over; in other words, more later than sooner."
"Do you find some enjoyment in confusing us?" Ron asked.
"I find enjoyment in confusing everyone. It's loads of fun, you should try it sometime."
Amaya tilted her head slightly and smiled before going back to her soup. Towards the end of the feast, Amaya repeated the process of reaching into her robe and pulling out a quill, ink, and a peice of parchment that resembled the one from the Sorting Ceremony. She began to scribble lightly, not paying much attention to any conversation going on around her.
"Hermione," Ron whispered, "Did you ever find out where you've heard Amaya's name from?"
"No," Hermione whispered back, "But I'm going to check the school's library when I get time."
Harry and Ron told Hermione what Mrs. Weasley had told them earlier that day.
"What do you think she meant?" Harry asked in a whisper.
"I don't know," Hermione shrugged. "Maybe its connected with me reading her name somewhere."
Before anyone could respond, Professor Dumbledoor stood, and addressed the Hall.
"Since you are all now full, I do believe it is time to slip into a food coma. Prefects, if you will lead your house to their dorms, I believe we will all benefit from a good night's rest."
The Hall began to empty, the Amaya stayed in her seat. Ron, who was confused to why she would do this, decided to wait with her while Hermione and Harry left. When the Hall became sonewhat clear, Amaya thanked Ron for waiting, and they made their way towards the Head table.
"Thank you Professor Metallium." Amaya told Lori.
"You opened it, didn't you?"
"I sure did."
"Baka! I told you not to open it right away."
"Bukimi, I didn't"
"Amaya dear," Professor Snape started, "You should take your friend and head to bed."
"Okay Se-... Sir."
Amaya and Ron turned and left the Great Hall. Ron, having been at Hogwarts for the past five years, lead Amaya to the entrance of the Gryffindor Tower.
"I don't get it," Amaya told him, "It's a painting."
"Well, there's supposed to be a password, but we weren't here to get it."
"Well, I'm gastiflabbered." Amaya said.
"Correct!" The painting souted, and swug to the side revealing the entrance into the tower.
The common room was nearly empty, save for a few students who have yet to be affected by the food coma.
"Amaya," Ron began, "What is a 'baka'?
"An idiot or stupid person" she replied.
"Then, what's a 'bukimi'?"
"Depends. If you use it as a noun, it's a weirdo. If you use it as a adjective, it's weird"
"I see."
Ron bid Amaya good night, and left for the boy's room. Amaya noticed a bulletin board off to the side, and went to it. Figuring it was for announcements, she pulled out a peice of parchment from her pocket, and placed it on the board. She gave the parchment one last glace-over, and found her way to the girl's dormitory.
Attention:
Will the following students please see me (Amaya) tomorrow
morning for breakfast in the Great Hall:
Lolita Fairchild
Miranda Wright
Franco McAllister
Ginny Weasley
Please and Thank you!
-Amaya V. Sethenyo
Headmaster Dumbledoor rose out from his seat, and stood facing the students of Hogwarts. As if each student sensed his presence, the Hall became quiet, and everyone turned thier head.
"Students," the Headmeaster began, "and teachers, both old a new, welcome to yet another year here at Hogwarts." -The students applauded, Amaya did not move- "At this time, I would like for you all to meet our new, and most likely not our last, Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher, Professor Metallium"
Lori stood, but with a look on her face that dared anyone to even think about clappng. Folding her arms, she remained standing, though she did not speak a word. As far as Lori goes, a person's height made no difference. Standing infront of the Great Hall at only 5' 6", her image demanded respect. Her long flowing hair laid gracefully around her and shaded parts of her face - allowing her to look scary beyond all forms of reason.
"I would also like to note," he continued, "that the majority of rules and reforms that were inforced last year, are no longer in place. And that we can look forward to a slightly less stressful school year. Except, of course, for the 5th years, who will be taking their O.W.L.s; and the 7th years who will, of course, be taking their N.E.W.T.s." -He turned to Lori- "Ms. Metallium, would you like to say a few words?"
Lori nodded to the Headmaster, unfloded her arms, and placed her fingertips together.
"I just want to make one thing crystal clear," she paused, "I am the teacher, and therefore will be the one teaching. I assure you there will be no need to secret oraganizations designed to do the same," -her eyes glanced towards the Gryfinndor table- "Other than that, this year should be fun."
Her emphasizes on the word "fun", and the smile that appeared on her face at the same time, widen the eyes of a few students. However, Amaya smirked, and slowly shook her head.
Lori nodded to the Headmaster and took her seat, a small murmering began to spread over the Great Hall. Professor Snape leaned over a whispered something in Lori's ear, she nodded. The Headmaster raised his hand, and the Hall became quiet once more.
"That having been said, Let the feasting begin!"
The Great Hall bursted into sounds of serving and eating food, and the murmur of various conversations.
Harry and Ron looked at each other, and then at Amaya. She was spooning tomato soup into her bowl.
"Why didn't you tell us Lori was going to be teaching here." Ron asked.
"I thought it was somewhat obvious." she started, "I had said that you'll, and I quote, 'either know about it sooner or later. Probaly more later that sooner, but definately not later that later.' And, seeing as it is now later than sooner, and you found out, there're no point in me saying anything, now is there?" Amaya stirred her soup, and began to eat.
"That doesn't make any sense." Harry said.
"Yes it does," she put her spoon down. "There's no point in me going 'Oh yeah, did I mention Lori's going to be teaching us D.A.D.A.?' because you already know. And I knew that you'd figure it out before the day was over; in other words, more later than sooner."
"Do you find some enjoyment in confusing us?" Ron asked.
"I find enjoyment in confusing everyone. It's loads of fun, you should try it sometime."
Amaya tilted her head slightly and smiled before going back to her soup. Towards the end of the feast, Amaya repeated the process of reaching into her robe and pulling out a quill, ink, and a peice of parchment that resembled the one from the Sorting Ceremony. She began to scribble lightly, not paying much attention to any conversation going on around her.
"Hermione," Ron whispered, "Did you ever find out where you've heard Amaya's name from?"
"No," Hermione whispered back, "But I'm going to check the school's library when I get time."
Harry and Ron told Hermione what Mrs. Weasley had told them earlier that day.
"What do you think she meant?" Harry asked in a whisper.
"I don't know," Hermione shrugged. "Maybe its connected with me reading her name somewhere."
Before anyone could respond, Professor Dumbledoor stood, and addressed the Hall.
"Since you are all now full, I do believe it is time to slip into a food coma. Prefects, if you will lead your house to their dorms, I believe we will all benefit from a good night's rest."
The Hall began to empty, the Amaya stayed in her seat. Ron, who was confused to why she would do this, decided to wait with her while Hermione and Harry left. When the Hall became sonewhat clear, Amaya thanked Ron for waiting, and they made their way towards the Head table.
"Thank you Professor Metallium." Amaya told Lori.
"You opened it, didn't you?"
"I sure did."
"Baka! I told you not to open it right away."
"Bukimi, I didn't"
"Amaya dear," Professor Snape started, "You should take your friend and head to bed."
"Okay Se-... Sir."
Amaya and Ron turned and left the Great Hall. Ron, having been at Hogwarts for the past five years, lead Amaya to the entrance of the Gryffindor Tower.
"I don't get it," Amaya told him, "It's a painting."
"Well, there's supposed to be a password, but we weren't here to get it."
"Well, I'm gastiflabbered." Amaya said.
"Correct!" The painting souted, and swug to the side revealing the entrance into the tower.
The common room was nearly empty, save for a few students who have yet to be affected by the food coma.
"Amaya," Ron began, "What is a 'baka'?
"An idiot or stupid person" she replied.
"Then, what's a 'bukimi'?"
"Depends. If you use it as a noun, it's a weirdo. If you use it as a adjective, it's weird"
"I see."
Ron bid Amaya good night, and left for the boy's room. Amaya noticed a bulletin board off to the side, and went to it. Figuring it was for announcements, she pulled out a peice of parchment from her pocket, and placed it on the board. She gave the parchment one last glace-over, and found her way to the girl's dormitory.
Attention:
Will the following students please see me (Amaya) tomorrow
morning for breakfast in the Great Hall:
Lolita Fairchild
Miranda Wright
Franco McAllister
Ginny Weasley
Please and Thank you!
-Amaya V. Sethenyo