A/N: before we begin I would like to say. . .THANKS FOR WAITING THIS LONG FER MY NEW CHAPTER!! i have been so busy with projects, exams, and EOCs. Stupid teachers, trying to murder me with all that work.

Chapter Three: A Name

"Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy Warty Hogwarts,
Teach us something please,
Whether we be old and bald
Or young with scabby knees,
Our heads could do with filling
With some interesting stuff,
For now they're bare and full of air,
Dead flies and bits of fluff,
So teach us things worth knowing,
Bring back what we've forgot,
Just do your best, we'll do the rest,
And learn until our brains all rot." The great hall rang out in chorus.

Professor Dumbledore stood up and introduced the brand new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher and Hogwarts High Inquistor, Jacqueline Pierre. There was a shock amongst the students, the Ministry of Magic had admitted that Voldemort was back, there was no need for an Inquistor now was there?

"I would like to first say thank you to Headmaster Dumbledore for allowing me to teach here during the upcoming year. All reforms made by the last Inquistor, are now abolished. I see no warranted change, and I don't think I will. I hope that you like me more than you did Umbridge." there were fits of laughter around the hall "And I will try my best to teach you how to repeal the dark arts. Thank you." Grins and applause broke out, luckily it looked like Professor Pierre wouldn't be half as bad as Umbridge.

Tha air of depression that seem to trail Harry was slighly lifted-he could finally play quidditch again. The feast was beginning to wrap up, and Hermione and Ginny stood to lead the first years to Gryffindor tower. Harry and Ron were still sitting, side by side, at the table. Harry was staring intently at the unknown as Ron finished eating.

" Ah, so Weasel and Potty are still shoving their faces. I bet this is the most food you've ever seen in your life Weasel, not to mention the best tasting." Malfoy sneered at Harry and Ron from the other side of the table. Ron was growing red with anger and Harry felt his hands shaking.

"Actually, thats quite to the contrary. Mrs.Weasley is an excellent cook, and makes enough for an army. If you pardon the pun." Autumn was standing behind Harry and Ron, three faces full of disbelief looking at her. It wasn't that often that a pureblood came to the defense of a Weasley, especially in the prescence of a Malfoy-not that the name held any honor anymore, Draco's father being a convicted Death Eater and all.

"What are you all staring at? DO I have something written on my face?" Autumn snapped at the boys.

"Its just not everyday that a pureblood, or anyone for that matter stands up for Ron, especially when Malfoy is involved." Harry explained.

"Well, Harry my dear" Autumn looked in turn at each of the three boys "A name is but a name-nothing more or less, I thought you of all people would know that best." Autumn turned to leave but paused

"Ron, I would like to take my time if I was you. Gin and Hermione won't be very happy with you. . ." Ron glupped. Autumn flashed Harry a warm smile and then left.

A/N: I kno its short but I have most of the fourth chapter done. Review for cake with Ravenclaw colored icing!!!