She approached the teacher's table and placed her books down, "funny, just a little while ago I thought you were… very busy talking…" Hecate began. Everybody was silent. "Ms. Parkinson and Ms. Bulstrode, can you please stand up and share the class what you've been talking about" Hecate instructed. Millicent and Pansy both were startled and refused to standup afraid of being embarrassed in front of the class. Hermione gave a little laugh, which Hecate consented. "My name is Hecate Precious Rooshwell, your new defense against the dark arts professor, but I would appreciate it if you would call me Ms. Hecate" Hecate pulled the rose from her ears and spread her long, wavy ebony hair. She opened a book and leaned on the teacher's table. Her deep blue eyes were sparkling and her petal lips were that of the rose on her hand. Everybody just stared at her then finally she caught glimpse of Hermione's hand in the air
"Yes, hermione?" Hermione stood up "don't say something stupid" Ron whispered, " professor Rooshwell, erm, Ms. Hecate I mean, I was only wandering if we were to start our lesson?" Hermione timidly asked as she seated herself. "Hmmm, I was thinking about that just now… I realized that I don't know you any better than you know me, so I thought this could be a good opportunity for us to get to know each other" Hecate answered with a smile. " Hmm so the ones in front would be the first ones, just stand up after your seatmate has finished, introduce yourself, share a story, whatever! Then after that you can ask me a question got that? Very well you, stand up" Hecate pointed at Neville with her rose. Neville stood up "well, go on" Hecate persuaded. "I'm Nev.. Neville L-l-ongbottom" Neville answered nervously. "So Neville, tell us something about yourself" Hecate asked, she sounded like a muggle teacher. "I… I am… afraid if… Professor Sna…pe" the whole class roared with laughter and it made Neville smile while Hecate beamed at him. "Well, its most likely common for a student to be afraid of him, very well then Neville, you next" the rose pointed to Hermione " I am Hermione Granger and well, I think you pretty much know me" Hermione took her seat leaving confused remarks. "Yes. I think I do" Hecate replied. Ron stood up " I am Ron Weasley and well, you judge me thank you" Ron immediately sat down, his face turning red like his hair. "Scared?" Malcolm Baddock blurted out. Malfoy and the others laughed.
"Stop that now boys" Hecate hissed, "That is so rude!" Hecate remarked. The boys immediately stopped and Ron was all smiles. "Well, any questions?" Hecated peered at Ron, "yes… do you have a. You know what?" Ron immediately sat down. "What do you mean?" Hecate asked confusedly. "If you have a boyfriend" Hermione cleared as she looked at Ron's blushing face. Hecate sighed as everyone waited for her question. Then she sternly replied "no" followed by a forced smile. Every one was very suspicious and so was Malfoy. Her eyes tell more than her words. "Well, let us continue" Hecate quickly changed the subject, Seamus Finnigan shot his hands and so Hecate called him to recite "Seamus Finnigan ma'am, I was just curious but, how old are you?" Hecate paused for a moment while they anticipated for her answer." well, I don't think its proper to tell you my age but its better to tell the truth than be forced to do it, so Im… 16" then a fuss started, whispers were deafening. " So she is available!" "She's so young!" "How did she became a professor?".
Noise was starting to build if it wasn't for Malfoy who shut the Slytherins and Hermione who asked "Excuse me Ms. Hecate, but why were you in the position of superiority when it is clear that it is your first time at Hogwarts?" Many guessed that if there is a student smart enough to be the professor then the right girl is Hermione, there was probably no jealousy but the question is still unanswered. Hecate was thinking whether to stop the questions or not but Hermione was too determined to know because Hecate knew that Hermione have the criteria to be a professor.
"Well" Hecate began " I am not from around here but I am very much aware of the use of magic, you see, I was from Los Angeles and I moved to England, I was very upset that I used dark magic to entertain myself, it wasn't soon when I got a note from the ministry stating that my practice is too advance for myself, it was from Mr. Arthur Weasley and Lucius Malfoy. Of course an invitation to Hogwarts was soon sent, I refused until Dumbledor himself, along with every member of Aphrodite's apprentice came to fetch me, I was fascinated by all the magical things and so with my granmama's consent, I end up here. Being your instructor" Hecate ended the topic until Malfoy asked her is she's a mudblood or not. Hermione was deeply insulted although its not his reason." I wish I can answer you Draco but I'm afraid I don't know either if I'm a mudblood or a pureblood so I simply cant tell, ooops!!! Looks like we've been here too long… class dismissed, all of you tomorrow we'll review so please study" Hecate gave her reminders as she gathered her books one by one the students exited the room.
Hecate approached Harry, Hermione and Ron. "Yes ma'am?" Harry asked, " No, our time has just ended, I'm Hecate erm, you can call me Cate if you want, well, nice to meet you Harry, Ron and Hermione" Hecate greeted. "She knows us" Ron whispered. "Any of you know what's our next subject?" Hecate cheerfully asked. It was very different she's acting more like herself now. " Haunting " Hermione answered "care to join us?" Harry offered. " Yeah, you can seat well, with us.." Ron followed. "Yes, that would be nice…." Hecate answered. Malfoy looked at them as they exited the classroom. On their way to their next class, Ron asked Hecate about the school activities such as The Spring Ball, and Summer Class Day Hecate was really looking forward to it. Hermione however, often ask questions about Haunting where none except she herself can answer. She was really showing off or just sharing.
Their next class was located on the school grounds where in they tried to pass by Hagrids's hut only to be spotted by Malfoy and nearly got detention if it wasn't for Hecate explaining she has to ask Hagrid, also a faculty member for something. "arg, why does she have to hang out with that Potter!" Malfoy complained at Crabbe and Goyle then, Pansy with Millicent entered the conversation. "Its because birds with the same feather flocks together! That's why" Pansy blurted and of course Millicent was all laughs. "I'm pretty sure there would be something going on between Potter and Rooshwell" Millicent, an excellent gossiper whispered "and the best part is… Weasley and Granger' now this time they laughed except Malfoy who was absent-mindedly staring at Hecate from afar. " c'mon now Malfoy… Malfoy???!" Pansy bellowed. "Don't shout at me like that!" "Well, it's your fault!!!!" Pansy answered back. Pansy looked at the spot where Malfoy was looking, she spotted Hecate, Harry, Ron and Hermione. "Its that girl again isn't it?" Pansy dragged Malfoy's sleeves as she walked up to Harry and the others.
"What's our school like?" Hecate asked. Just then Pansy with Malfoy, who was forcing to free himself with Pansy's grip stormed in. "it was wonderful, if it wasn't for Ron, begging for well, money for their family's daily living, even more wonderful, if it wasn't for Potter the orphaned, attention seeker oops I mean the unpopular celebrity, it would be the best if it wasn't for Granger, the know it all who has hair as big as Hagrid's beard and it should have been great until you came, I mean if there's a place right for you then go try the forbidden forest, there's enough pests in Horwarts to be taken out, mudbloods and muggles like yourself should be in azkaban for mingling with us… " Pansy teased, "Shut up!" Malfoy hissed "Are you done yet?? We don't have all day" Hecate asked with her eyebrow raised. Pansy was out of lines, Malfoy finally freed himself and briskly walked to their class "wait up!!! How did I do?" Pansy cried who try to cope up with Malfoy. Hecate sighed "don't worry, they are always like that" Harry tried to comfort Hecate " yeah sometimes you just have to ignore" Hermione agreed. Ron was well, insulted, for straight in a row he was very upset. Its not about that… its just because I hadn't told her off" Hecate said cheerfully. Then why didn't you tell her off?" Ron asked. "Well, because… that's why don't worry she'll get her time.." Hecate winked at Ron.
They entered a cave wherein Malfoy and the others kept on making ghostly and spooky noises. Malfoy could've died laughing when Neville howled of fear if it wasn't for Hermione scolding him in front of Hecate. Malfoy was really embarrassed. Pansy however was still looking desperately mad at Hecate. The thought of Malfoy's answer a while ago circled her head " Pansy you were awful, I cant believe you did that!, and you have the guts to ask me how did you do?" " I can't believe it! He sided on her!" Pansy said trying to control her temper " shhh.. They might hear you.. Maybe he didn't mean it" Millicent answered as she thought of a way to calm Pansy " its either she goes or she suffers" said Pansy looking maliciously at Hecate
Finally, they entered the room, the teacher was there Hermione and Hecate sat together, Ron and Harry sat beside them and Malfoy and Goyle sat at the chair beside Hecate's. then there was the teacher, Mr. Bartholomew.