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Chapter 3 – First day as a teacher

Hermione awoke to the sound of her alarm clock. In a couple hours, I'll be teaching my first class she thought nervously. Crawling out of bed, she walked over to her desk, pulling out 3 pieces of parchment.

Dear Harry (she wrote)

How have you been? How is your team doing? Things are great with me. In fact, Albus Dumbledore asked me to teach Muggle Studies at Hogwarts! You'll never believe who else is teaching this year .. Malfoy, Zabini and Lovegood.. Today's the start of my first class. I'm quite nervous, in fact. I'll get over it, though. We should get together for dinner sometime. When does you team get back home?

Love,

Hermione

Satisfied, she started writing again.

Dear Ron,

How are you? How's your family? Fred and George keeping well? You'll never guess what kind of job I got! Albus Dumbledore asked me to teach Muggle Studies. A few other students from our year are teaching as well .. Malfoy, Zabini and Lovegood. As you've probably hear, Sirius and Remus are teaching this year as well. I'm trying to organize a dinner, would you like to come? It would be good to see you and Harry again. What has it been? A month? Hope you enjoyed your vacation in Miami. Never thought you'd visit a muggle town. Let me know about the dinner, OK?

Love,

Hermione

And finially, she wrote a letter to Ginny.

Dear Ginny,

How have you been? I'm so glad I got to see you before you left for France. How was it? Did you meet and potential soulmates? In other news, I got a job at Hogwarts – teaching Muggle Studies. Malfoy's teaching here as well. He isn't giving me any trouble though. Perhaps he's grown up? Anyhow, I must go. Breakfast starts soon. How about we meet up at Hogsmead sometime? You know, a girl day!

Love,

Hermione

Once she was done writing, she folded them up and went to take a shower. Realizing that she was still in her robes, she started to wonder if she had really fallen asleep in her room. Then she remembered. Oh! All I remember is falling asleep on the couch beside Sirius. He must have taken me to my room.. She thought, remembering. She quickly changed, choosing a professional and stern look. Much like Minerva's. Grabbing her letters, she set off for the owlery.

As soon as she had stepped out of her room, however, she was quickly confronted with a scene.

"God knows how you even got your name cleared, Black. You're still as worthless and dangerous as you ever were. You belong in Azkaban." Snape spat, his eyes full of hatred.

"You're still the same slimy gitball from school, Snape. You're a pathetic excuse for a human being. And, so miserable. Whats wrong? Not getting enough? Oh wait. I forgot. Still a ..virgin..?" Sirius remarked, smirking.

Applying the term "virgin" to Severus Snape sounded very strange, indeed. Neither men noticed Hermione's presence. And alas, she soon realized that this was a conversation that she did not want to hear.

"My sex life is of no concern to you, Black. I can assure you, that I am not a ..virgin.. However" Snape sneered.

Hermione shuddered. Oh, The mental images!

"Raping women doesn't count" Sirius said shortly.

"That counts out a lot of your partners, does it not?" Snape shot back.

"You know I'd never force a woman to do anything they didn't want to do" Sirius said, frowning.

Hermione decided it was time to get involved.

"Hello, boys." She said, putting emphasis on "boys". Sirius and Snape turned around. "Oh, here comes your heartache, Black" Snape sneered, before walking away from the scene. Sirius looked furious with Snape.

"Hey Hermione, have a good sleep?" Sirius said, smiling.

"Oh yes. Did you bring me back to my room last night?" Hermione asked curiously.

"Yes, I did. I hope you aren't mad or anything. I just couldn't leave you asleep in the Teacher's Lounge. Malfoy, Zabini and Snape have access to the Teacher's lounge, you know." Sirius said quickly.

Hermione smiled. She walked over to Sirius and kissed him on the cheek. "Thanks. Shall we go down for breakfast?" she asked. Sirius looked a bit shocked, but nodded. Half way, Hermione stopped at the owlery. "Gotta post these letters" she said, tieing the letters to the owls' feet. After they were sent, the two continued to the Great Hall.

Once they arrived, Hermione took her place between Blaise and Sirius.

"Hey Hermione, excited about today?" Blaise asked brightly.

"Oh yes! I have the lesson plans all laid out and ready. You?" She asked.

"Yeah. I've been taught before.." He said, with uncertainly in his eyes.

"Nonsense. I'm sure you'll make a great teacher" Hermione said supportively. Hermione had grown to quite like Blaise. He was very un-slytherin like. Draco, on the other hand..

"Granger, does my hair look OK?" Draco asked, ruffling his hair.

Hermione snorted. "Since when does my opinion count?" She asked.

Draco looked a bit taken back. "Damn" He said loudly.

"Shh! You're a teacher now, Draco" Hermione said quickly. Draco stared. Sirius dropped his fork. Blaise raised an eyebrow.

"Say that again" he said, in a very low, seductive tone.

"Say what?" Hermione asked, confused.

"My name" Draco said, as if he was stating the obvious.

"Draco" Hermione replied, blankly.

Draco looked deep in thought.

Meanwhile, Sirius was conversing lightly with Remus. But he was only half-listening. Most of his attention was focused on the conversation the pretty brown-haired witch was having with the platinum blonde haired wizard. Sirius swore lightly. Hermione shouldn't be getting friendly with any Slytherin. They only cause trouble. He thought darkly.

"So, Hermione" Blaise said, casually draping his arm on the back Hermione's chair. "What do you have planned for class today?" He asked. Blaise glanced at Sirius, he seemed to be stabbing his sausage rather violently.

Hermione looked completely unaware of the move Blaise was making on her. "Hmm .. Muggle Fairytales. Thought it would be a nice and easy way to start" Hermione replied thoughtfully.

"What about you?" She asked, turning to Blaise.

"The usual. Charts, and stuff. Found some interesting things in the 3rd year Arithmancy textbook, too." He replied. Hermione smiled.

"And you, Sirius?" She asked, turning to Sirius. He looked up at her.

"Hmmm?" he asked, pretending that he wasn't listening.

Hermione snorted. "I can see your reflection through the window, Sirius. I know you've been listening" Hermione replied, with a smirk.

Sirius sighed. "7th years are dealing with the unforgivables, 6th years are dealing with dark magic, 5th years are learning counter-curses, 4th years are learning useful self-protection spells, 3rd years are learning about Voldemort's ranks, 2nd years are learning the history of dark magic and 1st years are learning terminology" He said brightly.

"Wow, you've sure got it figured out. Bravo!" Hermione said, smiling. Sirius had obviously put some thought into his teaching position. Sirius grinned and waved it off as if it was nothing.

"Hello class" Hermione said, surveying her class. Today, she only had class with 5th years. The problem was, Hermione recognized some of them. From when she was in school.

"My name is Professor Granger. I am glad you've decided to take Muggle Studies. The knowledge of muggles, and their world, will prove important at one time or another in your life" She said, starting her spiel. "Today, we are focusing on muggle fairytales" She said fondly. "Now, who can tell me a muggle fairytale?" Hermione asked, surveying the class. Immediately, a hand shot up. Hermione smiled. A pretty witch, with chocolate-colored hair. She looked a lot like Hermione when she was her age. This will be interesting Hermione thought happily.

Meanwhile, Sirius was teaching class, just down the hall. He had 7th years.

"Welcome, to Defense against the Dark Arts" Sirius said smoothly. "I'm Professor Black, and I'll be instructing this class." He looked over the class. The guys sat further back in the classroom, while all the girls sat right at the front. Some of the girls' boyfriends glared jealously at Sirius.

"Today, we'll be learning about the Unforgivable Curses" He announced. "Though Voldemort may be gone, he still has supporters. They have been known to use the Unforgivables regularly. You need to be prepared" Sirius said dramatically.

All the 1st years sat nervously in the potions classroom. Though they did not know it at the time, Draco would be teaching their lesson.

The door opened. All the students turned their heads that direction.

"Potions" Draco said simply, maliciousness coating his speech, as he swept into the classroom.

"Can heal, can kill, can save, can restore" He paused for a dramatic effect. So typically Draco.

"Today, we will be concocting a simple wound potion." He said, as if it was nothing. He ran his fingers through his hair. (as he had seen Sirius do) Several girls swooned. Draco winked at them. So typically Draco.

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