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CHAPTER 11
When Harry walked into the entrance to the Great Hall with Cho, he felt relief. He felt safe here, home.
"Bye sweetie, see you after dinner!" said Harry, kissing her.
"OK, but I hope I can bear it without you!" she said.
"Harry! Come on! If we get in our seat, we can get out O.W.Ls!" said Hermione.
Harry was caught off-guard. He had totally disregarded the thought of O.W.Ls since Sirius's death. That's how most things were these days; remembering things he hadn't thought of in months.
"Oh, yea, wow, I totally forgot!" said Harry. "I mean, with Sir- I mean snuffles death, I can't remember anything these days."
"Come on mate!" said Ron. "Those 10 blokes over there must be passing them out."
There were 10 wizards in white robes with the Ministry emblem on their chests holding piles of sheets, containing each student's results.
"I wonder why they're so late!" said Ron
"They probably had to look through all of them to check for jinxes, especially in Harry's, just to be exactly sure that nothing could possibly happen to any of us," said Hermione.
"True," said Harry and Ron.
Once everyone, except the first years, had filed in the Great Hall and sat down, the 10 wizards went to each table and passed out the results. Professor Dumbledore, who looked older and more tired than last year, spoke while they were passing out the results to the 6th years.
"Welcome back everyone! I'm sure you're wondering why your O.W.L. results are so late! New security measures are in place with the current threat of You-Know-Who. We want to keep all," Dumbledore looked at Harry and gave a small wink, "our students safe. Now, well, open!" he commanded, and everyone began ripping open the envelopes.
Harry's stomach was turning he was so nervous. He couldn't believe his eyes when he opened his results.
Dear Mr. Potter,
We are pleased to give you your O.W.L. results.
You have:
Transfiguration: Outstanding
Charms: Exceeds Expectations
Potions: Outstanding
Defense Against the Dark Arts: Very, Very, Very Outstanding
Divination: Acceptable
History of Magic: Acceptable
Herbology: Exceeds Expectations
Astronomy: Acceptable
Care of Magical Creatures: Outstanding
We are also pleased to inform you that you are able to participate in N.E.W.T. classes for the next two years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
We are also pleased to inform you that your career choices are huge, including your ambition to become an Auror.
Thank you and Congratulations,
The Staff of School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Harry was speechless. He was so excited, he could hardly move.
"Harry, how many O.W.Ls did you get?" asked Ron.
"I got, I got, nine," said Harry.
"Nine? Wow Harry! Congratulations! Hey! Harry got nine O.W.Ls!" said Ron
"Wow mate! Great Job!" said Dean, continued by Seamus, and Neville.
"Honey, how many did you get?"
"All Outstandings!" said Hermione. "And you?"
"Seven and I'm happy!" said Ron. "What did you get in Potions mate?"
"Outstanding, which is strange, for me!" said Harry. "I guess the last-minute studying helped."
"Obliviously!" said Hermione.
"Harry! How many did you get?" yelled Cho from across the hall.
"NINE!" Harry answered, blowing a kiss to her.
"Okay, Okay, settle down everyone!" yelled Dumbledore to get their attention. "Here comes the first years!"
The mammoth doors opened, and the small, nervous looking first years entered behind Professor McGonagall.
When they reached the front, the Sorting Hat sang its song, and then the sorting began.
"GRYFFINDOR!"
"HUFFLEPUFF!"
"SYLTHERIN!"
"RAVENCLAW!"
After the sorting, Dumbledore spoke again.
"Welcome, newcomers to Hogwarts! I have some things to go over before the feast begins! I'm sure all of you are wondering who our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is? Most of you know him. Let me introduce, again for a second time, Professor Reamus Lupin!"
Lupin came out from a side door into the Great Hall; his robes still shabby and ripped.
There was a thunderous applause from every Gryffindor who had him as a teacher before. Harry looked over at Malfoy. His face was red. He was mad, and the best part was, his father couldn't do a thing about.
Harry was relieved. Finally, someone to their side!
"Lupin? What? I thought he was too busy in the Or-" started Ron.
"Shhh, Ron! Professor Dumbledore wants to speak again.
"Ok, ok, I can see most of you," he said as he looked over at the Slytherin table, "are happy by my choice. Professor Lupin has come to Hogwarts for a second time for our safety, like I said before, against You-Know-Who. He is obviously quite trained for the very Dark Magic of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. And, well, it's time to eat!"
Food appeared on silver platters in front of everyone. People began to eat, drink, laugh, and talk.
Harry looked up at Lupin and he gave him a little wink. He could tell Lupin was part of Harry's "protection" for the following school year. He still wondered who else could be his guards. Besides, Voldemort could take on one person no problem. He also wondered while eating why Lupin wasn't back at Grimmauld Place in the Order. Owl post was constantly searched and the fires as well. How could he be in the Order and be at Hogwarts at the same time?
"Well, Harry, we finally got a teacher who knows what he's doing, right mate?" said Ron.
"Yeah, I'm so relieved. I'm glad it's not like someone from the other side, like Umbridge," said Harry.
"I don't think Professor Dumbledore would ever hire someone like that ever again," said Hermione between bites.
"Yeah, but I know the real reason why Lupin's here," said Harry.
"Why?" said Hermione and Ron together.
"I'll tell you at the common room," Harry whispered.
"Is it really that private?" asked Hermione.
"Yeah, well I don't want any other people," he looked at Malfoy and Draco smirked back, "to know beside you guys and Cho of course."
"Sure mate, whatever," said Ron.
The ate for another 20 minutes until they were so full they couldn't eat anymore.
"Everyone please report to your dormitories, except Harry Potter," said Professor McGonagall. "Mr. Potter, please come here."
Everyone stared at Harry as he walked up to the teachers table to Professor McGonagall.
"I'll meet you back in the common room," Harry said to Ron and Hermione. "Cho, see in the morning!" and Harry gave her a kiss on the cheek. She blushed. Professor McGonagall eyes widen slightly. Lupin gave Harry a smile. Harry smiled back.
"Follow me, Potter," said Professor McGonagall, followed by Dumbledore and Lupin.
They went up to Dumbledore's office and McGonagall said, "Fizzing Whizzbees" and the eagle turned revealing the staircase. While walking up, Lupin talked to Harry.
"You picked quite a pretty girl, Harry" Lupin whispered.
"Thanks," Harry answered with a smile. Harry noticed how this year was so different from last year. He was angry, foolish, and well, just annoyed.
They reached Dumbledore's office and Dumbledore said, "Harry, these are your guards."
Harry stood frozen, looking at the witches and wizards who were going to guard him.
"Nice to meet you,"
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CHAPTER 11
When Harry walked into the entrance to the Great Hall with Cho, he felt relief. He felt safe here, home.
"Bye sweetie, see you after dinner!" said Harry, kissing her.
"OK, but I hope I can bear it without you!" she said.
"Harry! Come on! If we get in our seat, we can get out O.W.Ls!" said Hermione.
Harry was caught off-guard. He had totally disregarded the thought of O.W.Ls since Sirius's death. That's how most things were these days; remembering things he hadn't thought of in months.
"Oh, yea, wow, I totally forgot!" said Harry. "I mean, with Sir- I mean snuffles death, I can't remember anything these days."
"Come on mate!" said Ron. "Those 10 blokes over there must be passing them out."
There were 10 wizards in white robes with the Ministry emblem on their chests holding piles of sheets, containing each student's results.
"I wonder why they're so late!" said Ron
"They probably had to look through all of them to check for jinxes, especially in Harry's, just to be exactly sure that nothing could possibly happen to any of us," said Hermione.
"True," said Harry and Ron.
Once everyone, except the first years, had filed in the Great Hall and sat down, the 10 wizards went to each table and passed out the results. Professor Dumbledore, who looked older and more tired than last year, spoke while they were passing out the results to the 6th years.
"Welcome back everyone! I'm sure you're wondering why your O.W.L. results are so late! New security measures are in place with the current threat of You-Know-Who. We want to keep all," Dumbledore looked at Harry and gave a small wink, "our students safe. Now, well, open!" he commanded, and everyone began ripping open the envelopes.
Harry's stomach was turning he was so nervous. He couldn't believe his eyes when he opened his results.
Dear Mr. Potter,
We are pleased to give you your O.W.L. results.
You have:
Transfiguration: Outstanding
Charms: Exceeds Expectations
Potions: Outstanding
Defense Against the Dark Arts: Very, Very, Very Outstanding
Divination: Acceptable
History of Magic: Acceptable
Herbology: Exceeds Expectations
Astronomy: Acceptable
Care of Magical Creatures: Outstanding
We are also pleased to inform you that you are able to participate in N.E.W.T. classes for the next two years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
We are also pleased to inform you that your career choices are huge, including your ambition to become an Auror.
Thank you and Congratulations,
The Staff of School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Harry was speechless. He was so excited, he could hardly move.
"Harry, how many O.W.Ls did you get?" asked Ron.
"I got, I got, nine," said Harry.
"Nine? Wow Harry! Congratulations! Hey! Harry got nine O.W.Ls!" said Ron
"Wow mate! Great Job!" said Dean, continued by Seamus, and Neville.
"Honey, how many did you get?"
"All Outstandings!" said Hermione. "And you?"
"Seven and I'm happy!" said Ron. "What did you get in Potions mate?"
"Outstanding, which is strange, for me!" said Harry. "I guess the last-minute studying helped."
"Obliviously!" said Hermione.
"Harry! How many did you get?" yelled Cho from across the hall.
"NINE!" Harry answered, blowing a kiss to her.
"Okay, Okay, settle down everyone!" yelled Dumbledore to get their attention. "Here comes the first years!"
The mammoth doors opened, and the small, nervous looking first years entered behind Professor McGonagall.
When they reached the front, the Sorting Hat sang its song, and then the sorting began.
"GRYFFINDOR!"
"HUFFLEPUFF!"
"SYLTHERIN!"
"RAVENCLAW!"
After the sorting, Dumbledore spoke again.
"Welcome, newcomers to Hogwarts! I have some things to go over before the feast begins! I'm sure all of you are wondering who our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is? Most of you know him. Let me introduce, again for a second time, Professor Reamus Lupin!"
Lupin came out from a side door into the Great Hall; his robes still shabby and ripped.
There was a thunderous applause from every Gryffindor who had him as a teacher before. Harry looked over at Malfoy. His face was red. He was mad, and the best part was, his father couldn't do a thing about.
Harry was relieved. Finally, someone to their side!
"Lupin? What? I thought he was too busy in the Or-" started Ron.
"Shhh, Ron! Professor Dumbledore wants to speak again.
"Ok, ok, I can see most of you," he said as he looked over at the Slytherin table, "are happy by my choice. Professor Lupin has come to Hogwarts for a second time for our safety, like I said before, against You-Know-Who. He is obviously quite trained for the very Dark Magic of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. And, well, it's time to eat!"
Food appeared on silver platters in front of everyone. People began to eat, drink, laugh, and talk.
Harry looked up at Lupin and he gave him a little wink. He could tell Lupin was part of Harry's "protection" for the following school year. He still wondered who else could be his guards. Besides, Voldemort could take on one person no problem. He also wondered while eating why Lupin wasn't back at Grimmauld Place in the Order. Owl post was constantly searched and the fires as well. How could he be in the Order and be at Hogwarts at the same time?
"Well, Harry, we finally got a teacher who knows what he's doing, right mate?" said Ron.
"Yeah, I'm so relieved. I'm glad it's not like someone from the other side, like Umbridge," said Harry.
"I don't think Professor Dumbledore would ever hire someone like that ever again," said Hermione between bites.
"Yeah, but I know the real reason why Lupin's here," said Harry.
"Why?" said Hermione and Ron together.
"I'll tell you at the common room," Harry whispered.
"Is it really that private?" asked Hermione.
"Yeah, well I don't want any other people," he looked at Malfoy and Draco smirked back, "to know beside you guys and Cho of course."
"Sure mate, whatever," said Ron.
The ate for another 20 minutes until they were so full they couldn't eat anymore.
"Everyone please report to your dormitories, except Harry Potter," said Professor McGonagall. "Mr. Potter, please come here."
Everyone stared at Harry as he walked up to the teachers table to Professor McGonagall.
"I'll meet you back in the common room," Harry said to Ron and Hermione. "Cho, see in the morning!" and Harry gave her a kiss on the cheek. She blushed. Professor McGonagall eyes widen slightly. Lupin gave Harry a smile. Harry smiled back.
"Follow me, Potter," said Professor McGonagall, followed by Dumbledore and Lupin.
They went up to Dumbledore's office and McGonagall said, "Fizzing Whizzbees" and the eagle turned revealing the staircase. While walking up, Lupin talked to Harry.
"You picked quite a pretty girl, Harry" Lupin whispered.
"Thanks," Harry answered with a smile. Harry noticed how this year was so different from last year. He was angry, foolish, and well, just annoyed.
They reached Dumbledore's office and Dumbledore said, "Harry, these are your guards."
Harry stood frozen, looking at the witches and wizards who were going to guard him.
"Nice to meet you,"
So...............do you like? Kind suspenseful! Next chapter we will meet who Harry's guards are. REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!!! ï