Disclaimer: J.K. owns everything except for Kalye

Previously-

"Well, my dear, that was certainly- odd. I'll have to- come in.", he said at a knock on the door.

Chapter Three

"Forgive me, Headmaster I- who the hell are you?"

Turning around quickly, Kalye looked up into the face of the one person who she could tell her secret to, Professor Severus Snape.

"Please, Severus, lower your voice and I will introduce you to our new dueling mistress.", Dumbledore said calmly.

"Actually, Sir, it's master, because I'm the first female to get a Masters in that subject. Not that it really matters.", Kalye corrected automatically.

Turning back to her, Dumbledore replied," Really? I never knew that."

"I hate to interupt this fascinating little discovery, but still have not answered my question.", Severus growled, still sneering at Kalye.

Coming back to the dark, glaring man, Dumbledore said," So sorry, my dear boy. Ah- if you could call the rest of the staff here, then I won't have to repeat myself."

Growling, Severus went overto the fireplace and gathered the rest of the staff, and Order members who were staying at the castle.

Ten minutes later, the room filled with witches and wizards of various ages.

"Is everyone here? Good. Now-"

"I'm sorry, Albus, but Sibyll couldn't pull herself away from her crystal ball for even a moment.", the scottish woman from earlier said.

"Thank you, Minerva. Now, as I was saying, you're probably all wondering why I called all of you here.", Dumbledore paused. "I called you here to welcome a new member to the staff. This is Kalye Evans, she will be our new dueling master. Now, any questions before we continue with the introductions?", Dumbledore asked, eyes twinkling.

"I have a question, Albus." A short, little wizard with a squeaky voice asked, "Since when do we have dueling classes?"

"Yes, how do we even know that this- girl- can even do magic?", challenged Severus, making 'girl' sound like it souldn't be said in polite company.

Breaking up a fight before it could happen, Dumbledore said, "We will cross that bridge when we come to it. But, until then, Minerva, would you start the introductions."

"Very well, Albus. I am Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress, Head of Gryffindor, and the Transfiguration's professor."

"I'm Filius Flitwick, Head of Ravenclaw, and the Charms professor.", said the tiny wizard.

"Helga Hooch, I teach flying and quidditch.", said a tough looking witch with goggles on.

"Esmarelda Sprout is my name, Herbology's my game. I'm also Head of Hufflepuff. Pleased to meet you, my dear.", was the intro from a witch with fly-away hair.

"I am Fredrick Binns, professor of History of Magic.", droned the ghost at the back of the room.

"Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Grounds and Keys here at 'Ogwarts. I'm also the Care of Magical Creatures 'fessor.", boomed the half-giant.

"Argus Filch, my lady, Caretaker, and this is Mrs, Norris. We're at your service, milady."

"Thank you, Mr. Filch.", Kalye said politely.

"I am Remus Lupin, pleased to meet you, Kalye."

"You're a werewolf, aren't you?", Kalye said brightly. "You look ill, it's close to the full moon, and your last name is a giveaway.", she added at his look of confusion.

"Derick Grace, I'll be leaving soon."

"Severus Snape, Head of Slytherin and resident potions master.", sneered the dark man.

"There you have it, my dear, and welcome to Hogwarts. Now, Severus, could you find Kalye a set of rooms, perhaps the ones across the corridor from yours. I will see the rest of you at breakfast. Remus, could you stay for a moment, please.", Dumbledore finished, dismissing them all.