Consequences

Summary: Another year is beginning at Hogwarts and all the residents of this ancient castle can feel the tension in the air. What will come is a mystery but one thing is for certain, Hogwarts new resident will change things irreparably. SSOC, NO MARYSUE!

Disclaimer: I don't own any part of Harry Potter, though if things continue as they are, one of my descendents should be able to buy it off e-bay.

Tsarina looked up at the giant castle looming in front of her, dread coursing through her veins. Why oh why had she agreed to this? It was utter ludicrcy! She didn't even like humans! But, the decision was made and she couldn't back out now. Plus the sad truth was, anything save biting off her own arm was better then the miserable boredom she had been living with at home.

So, with as much delay as possible, she walked up to the gates and went into the front foyer of the castle. Upon her arrival Tsarina immediately lost all hope that humans could possibly respectable. She saw an old geezer of man waiting for her, eyes twinkling in an eerily giddy manner. She quickly decided that those eyes were to be avoided as much as possible in the future.

"Ms. D'Arconia?" he asked, and at her nod continued, "Welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I am Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of this wonderful school. I received your letter and application, and I must admit that I am relieved to have found such a competent Defense teacher for this year."

She smiled back at him, and clenching her teeth responded, "Glad to be here sir. But do try to call me Tsarina; I would hate to seem one for formalities."

"Of course," he replied in a peppy manner. Oh how she wished she could kill him. It wouldn't take much, just one clean swipe with a knife. But no, she had made a promise. Damm that little voice of guilt. "Well then," he continued "shall I give you a quick tour of the castle?" And before Tsarina could even begin to formulate some sarcastic response, he was off.

The next morning found Tsarina sitting on her bed in the quarters that had been provided to her. In all truth she had to admit that her rooms were actually quite nice. Furnished in a rather subdued style, the room was decked in a series of blues excluding the ceiling which was a soft white. There were several tasteful pieces of furniture scattered around the room. For something in the human world, it really was half descent.

After studying her surroundings for a bit, she decided that she would actually have to leave her room today and share in the company of humans. As horrid as that seemed, she had to admit to a small curiosity as to what would happen this year.

Entering the great hall, she quickly noticed the mass of adults all located along a long table in the front of the hall. With dread she noticed the eerie bumble-man from the day before. Two seconds later, Tsarinas day took a dreadful turn, he noticed her.

Dumbledore stood and loudly announced, "Everyone, may I introduce you to Tsarina D'Arconia, the defense professor for the year." There was a pause as all of the professors turned and stared in her general direction, but they soon resumed their previous conversations, completely ignoring her. Boy did she feel welcome. She muttered something about how it was nice to meet them too. Of course, lucky her, Dumbledore overheard this. He peered at his colleagues and then spoke in a reprimanding tone, "Now, now people, let's go introduce ourselves, shall we?" Tsarina noticed that her now-colleagues must had become used to Dumbledore's annoying actions for, with exasperated expressions, the majority of them walked up to her and introduced themselves to her.

The first person to reach her was an incredibly large fellow that was far too awake for that early in the morning. The obviously half giant man introduced himself as Rebus Hagrid, the care of magical creatures professor and groundskeeper. Tsarina quickly dismissed him as nothing more important than a loose-mouthed fool when he asked her whether or not she was an order member. Though she found her curiosity was peeked by the fact that he was almost immediately silenced afterwards and that several different, all unbelievable excuses followed his question.

Next was a strict-looking woman named Minerva McGonagall, the transfiguration teacher, who introduced herself in perhaps the curtest manner possible. She seemed entirely skeptic of her efficiency and, if her muttering was anything to go by, annoyed with the old man. Tsarina immediately liked her.

Following her came Filius Flickwick, the tiny charms professor, whom she instantly recognized as being ¾ dwarf. She quicky concealed her aura in fear of her true nature being recognized but not quickly enough for he shot her a suspicious look. Still, despite his upbeat manner, he seemed to be pleasant enough, and the simple fact that he was descended from a respectable race inspired her to plan to get to know the man in the future.

More names and faces followed, none really seemingly important. Finally she had been introduced to all of the professors but one. A tall lanky man swept towards her in an arrogant manner, his cloak billowing behind him. He had disgustingly greasy hair and a rather predominant nose. Still, she refrained from making the comment she so desperately wanted to and stuck out her hand for him to shake.

He sneered at her and instead of taking her hand simply introduced himself as Severus Snape, the resident potions master and teacher of the subject. Admittedly a tad frustrated, Tsarina could not help calling out to him as he swept away, "I hope that you can get things sorted out then because it must hurt having you head stuck up you ass." He froze at the comment then tuned and sneered again, then continued out of the hall. Out of the corner of her eye, Tsarina could see the McGonagall woman sniggering at the remark.

I know, I know. It's moving really slow. Still, I plan to pick it up once the school year starts, I just think it's important for her first impressions of people to be shown. I will not give up on this story although I admittingly bad with updating. But my beta the lovely escptheshdw835 has been working on me and I promise I will update more often now. Please o please review!