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A/N—Hey guys! Welcome to the next chapter of "Don't Tell Me". I hope you enjoy. I just wanted to ask if you guys were enjoying this so far. I hope so... on with the story.
Chapter 2—Meeting with colleagues
Hermione stood bewildered at the main entrance. It had barely changed since her school days, but it seemed so different to her. She felt the urge to explore but thought it better to make trip to Dumbledore's office. She glanced at her watch. It was about four o'clock, and dinner would be served shortly, so she hurried up the steps.
Her feet carried her down the familiar path of hallways and staircases until she reached the gargoyle that blocked the entrance to the headmaster's office. She stood there for a moment, feeling embarrassed that she did not have the password. She felt as if she were once again sixteen, hoping to get any news from the order.
She sighed as she decided on trying a few names of sweets for passwords. "Lemon Drop?" She questioned the inanimate object. "Chocolate frog?" She stomped her foot in irritation. As she was about to give up an all too familiar face started toward her from a dark corridor.
Severus Snape walked irritated toward Albus' office. He had once again been declined the DADA position. He assumed he had it, but he just received notice he hadn't, so he needed to ask to leave for several days to gather ingredients. He neared the entrance when he spotted a young woman trying to gain entrance to the office as well.
He snickered to himself as she started on a list of candies. He stepped behind her. "Ah, young miss, I assume you do not have the password?" He questioned knowingly as the young girl jumped and turned to face him. He took a step back as her eyes widened to the size of golf balls.
"Professor S-Snape?" She said frightened. He looked at the young girl puzzled. He scowled as realization hit. "Miss Granger?" He nearly shouted.
Hermione couldn't speak. She had already concluded that most of the professors she had had, would still be teaching here. Boy was she right.
"What are you doing here?" He demanded coolly. His features became enraged as he dawned onto why she was here. He pushed her aside roughly. "Jelly slugs" He screamed at the statue. Before it had fully hopped aside Snape was already running up the circle of stairs, followed by a meek Hermione.
As she arrived in the large office of her old headmaster, she was greeted by the shouts of the potions professor. "Albus! You can't do this! I have loyally been your potions teacher for years! You can't have overlooked me for, for, a child!" He nearly screeched. "Albus never lost the twinkle in his eye although he had aged. "Severus, you and I both know the temptations of the dark arts, it would be easier for Hermione to overcome the obvious obstacles. Besides, the students normally enjoy the class, and I prefer to have a teacher with high spirits lead them on their journey of self-defense." Dumbledore added calmly. "Severus, if you would kindly leave, I need to discuss some things with Miss. Granger." Dumbledore said, obviously trying to get the hot tempered man out of his office before he exploded.
He sighed as Severus turned briskly, his black robes billowing behind him. He walked hastily back to the stairs and stopped in front of the bewildered new professor. "Welcome to Hogwarts." He spat angrily.
Dumbledore shook his head at the rage demonstrated by the supposed man of science. "Ah, Miss Granger, come in, come in." He said cheerily. She walked confidently to the desk and seated herself directly in front of the aging wizard.
"As you remember where the classroom is, your living quarters are located within it. Tap on the northern most wall and set a password. Inside you will find an example lesson guide, to give you ideas. Set up the classroom and living quarters to your liking." Hermione nodded, taking in everything her new employer had to say.
"After you are settled in, feel free to join us for dinner at the staff table. There will be a quick meeting briefly afterward." Hermione bid her goodbyes and rushed hurriedly to the DADA classroom.
She opened the door slowly embracing every detail. The stone walls were lighted by the enchanted ceiling of the day sky. The desk at the front of the classroom looked empty but spacious enough to hold anything she needed. The student tables were lined along the middle of the classroom. The board behind her desk was large and spacious. Book cases lined the walls for the most part, a few stray books were scattered among several shelves.
They would be full shortly. She headed to the north wall, adrenaline pumping from the excitement. She tapped on the wall with her wand. She pondered for a moment about a password. Enlightened she spoke "Amour bassine la froid Coeur." She smiled at her password and watched amused as the wall sunk into the floor and revealed a door.
She opened the door and emerged into her new living quarters. She smiled as she took in her surroundings. Everything was blank. She held her wand and muttered different incantations to set up her room. AS she finished she looked at the improved quarters. The walls were a warm gold while the carpeting was a deep burgundy. The canopy bed was also decorated by the Gryffindor colors. She set up her personal collection of books as well as the books for the classroom. She unpacked quickly, her pictures and other nick knacks giving the room a more home feeling.
She picked up the lesson guide and skimmed over the previous teachers plans. She agreed that this would need to change a lot. She decide to work on it later on that evening and headed to the great hall.
She wondered aimlessly around the corridors for a few minutes before she headed directly for the great hall. It looked exactly as she remembered it. The enchanted sky warmed the walls that were covered with the banners of the four houses. She walked proudly to the staff table. As she reached her destination Dumbledore stood to introduce her to the rest of the Hogwarts staff.
"Hermione, you remember Minerva?" He said motioning to the aging transfigurations professor. "Hello Hermione, welcome back." She said warmly in a thick Irish accent. Hermione nodded to her and walked down the line as Dumbledore continued to introduce her to the others.
"Fillius." He motioned to the Charms professor. He nodded his acknowledgement to his former pupil. He went down the line of people already seated stopping at one person she did not recognize.
"Hermione this is Damion Amongalis. He is the Care of magical creatures teacher. Like you, this is his first year teaching at Hogwarts." She glanced up at the man before her. He had warm amber eyes and a bright smile. He couldn't have been much older than she was. He shook her hand. "Nice to meet you Hermione. It's nice to know I'm not the only one a little behind." He said with a light laugh. He sounded French. She nodded once again and took her seat next to Damion.
After enjoying a feast of delights, Dumbledore motioned for all of the professors to follow him for the meeting. She followed the line of teachers and sat quickly once she reached the headmasters office. They held a brief discussion of balls, dances and other event that would take place this year. Hermione spoke up with ideas as often as she could, avoiding any eye contact at all possible with Snape. The meeting ended shortly after it began, leaving Hermione tired. She wondered back to her quarters and fell asleep shortly after her head hit the pillow.
AN—So, you like? I really hope so. The password translates into love warms the cold heart. Can you figure out who she is gonna end up with yet? HA HA HA! Well, please review, all advice and comments are greatly appreciated. Big thanks to my first reviewer Taps Riffwalk! Happy reviewing!
Hagrid lover
A/N—Hey guys! Welcome to the next chapter of "Don't Tell Me". I hope you enjoy. I just wanted to ask if you guys were enjoying this so far. I hope so... on with the story.
Chapter 2—Meeting with colleagues
Hermione stood bewildered at the main entrance. It had barely changed since her school days, but it seemed so different to her. She felt the urge to explore but thought it better to make trip to Dumbledore's office. She glanced at her watch. It was about four o'clock, and dinner would be served shortly, so she hurried up the steps.
Her feet carried her down the familiar path of hallways and staircases until she reached the gargoyle that blocked the entrance to the headmaster's office. She stood there for a moment, feeling embarrassed that she did not have the password. She felt as if she were once again sixteen, hoping to get any news from the order.
She sighed as she decided on trying a few names of sweets for passwords. "Lemon Drop?" She questioned the inanimate object. "Chocolate frog?" She stomped her foot in irritation. As she was about to give up an all too familiar face started toward her from a dark corridor.
Severus Snape walked irritated toward Albus' office. He had once again been declined the DADA position. He assumed he had it, but he just received notice he hadn't, so he needed to ask to leave for several days to gather ingredients. He neared the entrance when he spotted a young woman trying to gain entrance to the office as well.
He snickered to himself as she started on a list of candies. He stepped behind her. "Ah, young miss, I assume you do not have the password?" He questioned knowingly as the young girl jumped and turned to face him. He took a step back as her eyes widened to the size of golf balls.
"Professor S-Snape?" She said frightened. He looked at the young girl puzzled. He scowled as realization hit. "Miss Granger?" He nearly shouted.
Hermione couldn't speak. She had already concluded that most of the professors she had had, would still be teaching here. Boy was she right.
"What are you doing here?" He demanded coolly. His features became enraged as he dawned onto why she was here. He pushed her aside roughly. "Jelly slugs" He screamed at the statue. Before it had fully hopped aside Snape was already running up the circle of stairs, followed by a meek Hermione.
As she arrived in the large office of her old headmaster, she was greeted by the shouts of the potions professor. "Albus! You can't do this! I have loyally been your potions teacher for years! You can't have overlooked me for, for, a child!" He nearly screeched. "Albus never lost the twinkle in his eye although he had aged. "Severus, you and I both know the temptations of the dark arts, it would be easier for Hermione to overcome the obvious obstacles. Besides, the students normally enjoy the class, and I prefer to have a teacher with high spirits lead them on their journey of self-defense." Dumbledore added calmly. "Severus, if you would kindly leave, I need to discuss some things with Miss. Granger." Dumbledore said, obviously trying to get the hot tempered man out of his office before he exploded.
He sighed as Severus turned briskly, his black robes billowing behind him. He walked hastily back to the stairs and stopped in front of the bewildered new professor. "Welcome to Hogwarts." He spat angrily.
Dumbledore shook his head at the rage demonstrated by the supposed man of science. "Ah, Miss Granger, come in, come in." He said cheerily. She walked confidently to the desk and seated herself directly in front of the aging wizard.
"As you remember where the classroom is, your living quarters are located within it. Tap on the northern most wall and set a password. Inside you will find an example lesson guide, to give you ideas. Set up the classroom and living quarters to your liking." Hermione nodded, taking in everything her new employer had to say.
"After you are settled in, feel free to join us for dinner at the staff table. There will be a quick meeting briefly afterward." Hermione bid her goodbyes and rushed hurriedly to the DADA classroom.
She opened the door slowly embracing every detail. The stone walls were lighted by the enchanted ceiling of the day sky. The desk at the front of the classroom looked empty but spacious enough to hold anything she needed. The student tables were lined along the middle of the classroom. The board behind her desk was large and spacious. Book cases lined the walls for the most part, a few stray books were scattered among several shelves.
They would be full shortly. She headed to the north wall, adrenaline pumping from the excitement. She tapped on the wall with her wand. She pondered for a moment about a password. Enlightened she spoke "Amour bassine la froid Coeur." She smiled at her password and watched amused as the wall sunk into the floor and revealed a door.
She opened the door and emerged into her new living quarters. She smiled as she took in her surroundings. Everything was blank. She held her wand and muttered different incantations to set up her room. AS she finished she looked at the improved quarters. The walls were a warm gold while the carpeting was a deep burgundy. The canopy bed was also decorated by the Gryffindor colors. She set up her personal collection of books as well as the books for the classroom. She unpacked quickly, her pictures and other nick knacks giving the room a more home feeling.
She picked up the lesson guide and skimmed over the previous teachers plans. She agreed that this would need to change a lot. She decide to work on it later on that evening and headed to the great hall.
She wondered aimlessly around the corridors for a few minutes before she headed directly for the great hall. It looked exactly as she remembered it. The enchanted sky warmed the walls that were covered with the banners of the four houses. She walked proudly to the staff table. As she reached her destination Dumbledore stood to introduce her to the rest of the Hogwarts staff.
"Hermione, you remember Minerva?" He said motioning to the aging transfigurations professor. "Hello Hermione, welcome back." She said warmly in a thick Irish accent. Hermione nodded to her and walked down the line as Dumbledore continued to introduce her to the others.
"Fillius." He motioned to the Charms professor. He nodded his acknowledgement to his former pupil. He went down the line of people already seated stopping at one person she did not recognize.
"Hermione this is Damion Amongalis. He is the Care of magical creatures teacher. Like you, this is his first year teaching at Hogwarts." She glanced up at the man before her. He had warm amber eyes and a bright smile. He couldn't have been much older than she was. He shook her hand. "Nice to meet you Hermione. It's nice to know I'm not the only one a little behind." He said with a light laugh. He sounded French. She nodded once again and took her seat next to Damion.
After enjoying a feast of delights, Dumbledore motioned for all of the professors to follow him for the meeting. She followed the line of teachers and sat quickly once she reached the headmasters office. They held a brief discussion of balls, dances and other event that would take place this year. Hermione spoke up with ideas as often as she could, avoiding any eye contact at all possible with Snape. The meeting ended shortly after it began, leaving Hermione tired. She wondered back to her quarters and fell asleep shortly after her head hit the pillow.
AN—So, you like? I really hope so. The password translates into love warms the cold heart. Can you figure out who she is gonna end up with yet? HA HA HA! Well, please review, all advice and comments are greatly appreciated. Big thanks to my first reviewer Taps Riffwalk! Happy reviewing!
Hagrid lover