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Hallie Walker: When I went back and read my chapters, I did realize she was acting out of character, so in future chapters, I'll try to keep Hermione acting like a dork to a minimum.

Author's Note: I'm soooo sorry for making everyone wait so long. First I had no ideas, then I did but I lost my disk, then I had no ideas, then I had ideas, but then my computer wasn't working, but now it is and I had an idea. So here's the next chapter! And if anyone has any ideas for the next chapter and/or a new story title, let me know in a review. I'm also thinking about starting a yahoo group and post updates there so everyone knows when I've updated. If you think it's a good idea, or if you're interested, stick your email in a review. So, on with the story I guess.

Chapter 8- The First Class

As the class waited for their first instructions, Fred smiled nervously before starting.

"Hi everyone. If for some reason you don't know who I am, I'm Professor Fred. If anyone calls me Professor Weasley, I will hex you, or better yet, I'll have you test some of the products from Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes. Does everyone understand?"

Everyone nodded, relieved that he didn't threaten to give them detention with Percy.

"Uh, Professor Fred?" asked Seamus, raising his hand at the same time.

"Yes Seamus?"

"Do you want us to take notes?" asked Seamus.

Fred looked at Hermione and then Seamus. "Do you spend a lot of time with Hermione, Seamus?"

"Um, no. Why do you ask?" asked Seamus nervously.

"Just trying to figure out if she was starting to rub off on you," Fred grinned.

"Haha, very funny," muttered Hermione.

"What was that Hermione? I don't think I heard you right," Fred said to her.

"Nothing Professor Fred," Hermione said sweetly.

"Any other questions?" he asked. "What is it Ron?"

"I have two questions. Why did Hermione write the notes? And why is Mum and George here?" Ron asked.

"To answer your first question, Hermione writes neater than I do. As for your second question, mum is here to watch my first class. As to why George is here, I really don't know. Just kidding George. I'll explain that at the end of class. And since Seamus mentioned notes, get out some parchment and a quill so that you can take some notes."

Fred walked over to his desk and picked up his notes and then walked over to his podium. Fred explained the notes and had Harry and Malfoy demonstrate the different curses as he went along.

"Does anyone have any questions or need anything explained about class? Lavender, you have a question?" Fred asked.

"Yes I do Professor Fred. Well, I have two questions. Why are Malfoy and Harry helping you again? And the second one is, um, if they're helping you how will they be able to go to class?" Lavender asked.

"Something must be in the pumpkin juice because I think Hermione is starting to rub off on people. Too bad she's not rubbing off on Ron." Fred waited until the class finished laughing before continuing. "But to answer your questions Lavender, defense against the dark arts was never my best class- charms and transfiguration were, so Dumbledore decided to have Harry and Malfoy help me so they can hex each other for instructional purposes. You know, since they don't get along. And to answer your second question, all of the teachers worked out a schedule so they can assist me in teaching and still go to class. Although I'm sure Hermione will tutor them as well. Does that answer your questions Lavender?"

"Yes it does Professor Fred," Lavender answered giving Hermione a knowing look.

"Any other questions?" Fred looked around and saw that no onehad their hand in the air. "Well, the reason why George is here is because we need to talk about the joke shop. We figured that Hogwarts would be a good place to figure out what products we should sell. That's one reason why I decided to teach this year, and because I miss Hogwarts. Someone has to liven up the school, right? So if anyone has any ideas or suggestions for products, just owl George or let me know before or after class."

The class nodded in agreement and started talking about how glad they were that Fred was back.

The bell rang and as everyone left, Fred called out, "No homework for today."