It took forever for Monday to roll around, it was weird to see the trio not act like the trio; each person went their own way. Ron hung with Dean most of Monday, while Harry ended up with Neville. Hermione did not really hang with any one, she still need some time to herself to just think. That afternoon three entered into Defense Against the Dark Art class with their new professor, Professor Snuffels.
As each student entered the room Professor Snuffles nodded to each student in greeting, it seemed like she was looking for someone in particular. When she found who she was looking she let a big smile slip. Soon the students were seated and Professor Snuffles began, "Good afternoon class, you are the last group of student I was yet to have, for the first time. I have currently review everything you have been taught in this class, and the list is quite interesting, I believe the most interesting is when a Mr. Gildaroy Lockhart was here. Can any one tell what use in the real world his lessons were? Hmm? As you can tell I am not a large fan of the man. But, my lesson isn't about him; I think he covered that topic well enough. The reason I brought him up is because he never covered in your second year what needed to be covered. He never taught you some of the most basic defensive techniques. I figured we'd start there and then move on to some of the more difficult course material, which Professor Snape covered for you so well."
The last sentence was said with a note of sarcasm and seemed forced from Professor Snuffles' mouth, it was clear to the observant students like Hermione that Professor Snuffles did not care for Professor Snape at all.
The class ran smoothly, and about ten minutes before class was to end, Professor Snuffles announced, "That will do for today, I expect a two scroll paper on today's lesson by next class. Enjoy your extra few minutes before the next class. You are dismissed, except for Harry, Ron and Hermione."
The three stopped dead in their tracks and glanced at each other from opposite sections of the room. They watched as all the other students left the room. Once they were out, Professor Snuffles waved her wand at all the windows causing blinds to shut over them. She then waved her wand at the door causing it to shut and lock.
"Professor, what is going on?" asked Hermione a little confused.
"Just give it a minute," replied Professor Snuffles in a rather masculine voice.
The three glanced at each other, each communicating the same idea of what is going on. The three slowly approached Professor Snuffles as her grayish, blond hair turned black and lengthened. Soon Professor Snuffles' stature increased, and she wasn't looking like a she, she was a he.
"Good to see you Harry, you too Hermione and Ron," smiled the man, it was none other than…
"Sirius!" smiled Harry, having a weight lift off his shoulders, he had been constantly worried about Sirius, since he had not found him Saturday.
"What are you doing here?" asked Ron a bit confused.
"Dumbeldor needed someone to fill the position, me, having nothing to do volunteered for the job. Dumbeldor agreed that it might work, as long we got someone to volunteer some hair to make the potion."
"Obviously you did," remarked Harry.
"Yes, now the only people that know about this are you three, and a select number of the staff, you know that you have to keep this secret."
The three nodded, Sirius pulled out a goblet from a drawer, and took a sip. He transformed back and then cursed, "The stuff tastes terrible ever time."
"You're telling me!" remarked Ron.
"You've used the polyjuice potion?" asked Sirius in surprise.
"Yes, potion's class," answered Hermione elbowing Ron.
Sirius as Professor Snuffles nodded and then said, "You three better get going to class, otherwise you'll be late."
Sirius unlocked the door and the three headed out for potions.
"Well, that was a surprise," remarked Ron.
"I'd say," agreed Hermione, forgetting about her anger in order to deal with more pressing matters, "You must feel better, Harry, knowing about Snuffles."
There was no response from Harry, "Harry?" asked Hermione as she and Ron, turned around to see Harry standing a few feet behind them staring into blank space.
"Looks like another black out," remarked Ron.
"They are getting more and more common," added Hermione with concern, waving her hand in front of Harry.
I took a few moments and Harry came too.
"No!" he yelled out.
"What?" asked Hermione.
"Nothing," answered Harry.
"You saw something didn't you?" demanded Hermione.
"Yes, I did, I've been seeing things the last couple of black outs I had."
"Why didn't you say anything?" asked Ron.
"There was nothing much too them, just a forest."
"Obviously you saw something more," pointed Hermione.
"I saw Voldermort, more like I was him, I could see things through his eyes."
"This is not good," apprehensively spoke Ron.
"We need to get you to Dumbeldor," insisted Hermione.
(A/N: So what do you think, I hope the Sirius thing wasn't too much of a surprise, I thought the name Professor Snuffles was a major clue. I know I did not deal with the relationship any but as I said there has to something happening to Harry. Don't worry; I'll get back to the love aspect of the story in a short while.)