The First Day
Remus walked her to Dumbledore's office. Once inside they found the old wizard talking to his phoenix.
"Ah, Camilla, there you are. Now we need to talk about your new position on the staff. I think I shall station you in the library. Your office will be open during library hours. You'll be a consultant of sorts. When the students have a question about muggle activities, they will come to you in your office in the library." Dumbledore said. "You will only be required to answer questions regarding muggles."
"Well, that sounds easy then." Camilla commented. "Am I free to roam the halls?"
"Of course, but just don't venture into the forbidden forest," Dumbledore said. They both turned to go but he stopped them. "Remus, remember to talk to Severus." Remus nodded and they walked down the stairs and passed the gargoyle.
"This certainly is an interesting place." Camilla said as she shuffled down the hall.
"Yeah…its home," Remus said as he brushed a cobweb off of a nearby painting.
"Where do you stay?" Camilla looked at Remus.
"Across the hall room you,"
"Can I see?" Camilla asked
"Um...it's not much…" Remus was blushing.
"Oh dear! Have I broken some wizard privacy code?" Camilla fretted.
"No," Remus said. "No, it's just that no one besides Dumbledore, my best friend, and me have ever been it thee before."
"Oh, well if you don't want me to see…"
"Come on in." Remus opened the door. The living room was done in earthy tones. It was cozy and welcoming. "I have two other rooms and, of course, a bathroom."
"I love it! I could live here forever. Well, I mean…I won't…but…Wow! The fireplace is beautiful." Camilla walked over to the fireplace. On the mantle there was a collection of moving photographs. "I'd better get to bed." She turned around. "First day on a new job tomorrow," Remus walked her to her door.
"Goodnight." Remus said.
"Sweet dreams..." she said and whispered the password to her room. Camilla walked in and quickly changed for bed. She lay down but the night was plagued by memories of Robert and sleep never came.
Finally, around 5 am, she decided to get up and start the day. Camilla wandered out and briefly considered knocking on Remus' door. Having decided against it, she walked down to the Great Hall by herself. She only got lost once and managed to make it there in 15 minutes of leaving. Surprisingly, there were a few students in there along with two teachers. She didn't recognize any of the students so she made her way to the teachers table. It would take awhile to get used to being a professor. Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall sat at separate ends of the table. Avoiding Snape, she sat next to McGonagall.
"How was your night?" McGonagall asked.
"I didn't sleep." Camilla said as she grabbed a piece of toast.
"Well, maybe tonight you'll have better luck. " McGonagall commented with a worried look.
"After breakfast, should I just go to the library?" Camilla asked.
"Madam Pince, the librarian, will meet you in the hall outside of here after breakfast is over. She usually doesn't come out of the library, that's why she isn't here this morning. She'll show you to your office." McGonagall informed her. "I wouldn't expect students to show up until at least next week. You'll have a few days to get adjusted and wander about the library."
Camilla nodded. The rest of breakfast passed quickly. She walked out of the great hall slightly behind Snape. She didn't want to have to talk to him any time soon. Outside the Great Hall, amongst the throng of kids leaving stood a tiny witch with spectacle perched on her crooked nose. Her hair was white and frizzy. The scowl fixed on her face was not unlike that of Severus Snape's. However when Camilla approached her, Madam Pince's face lit up in a smile. It might be fun to work in the library.
