The next morning Blaise awoke with the sun shining in his eyes. After dressing in the uniform clothes (in his case, a little modified – black dress pants, black silk button-up shirt, green striped tie, and his impressive boots along with his heavy velvet robes embroidered with the Slytherin emblem) he decided to braid several little braids to keep his long hair out of his face. There was still enough time before breakfast. Finally pleased with his appearance, Blaise winked at the mirror and headed down to the common-room.
When he reached it, Blaise immediately saw that Carmilla was already up and about. She was sitting in one of the leather chairs, studying, parchment and books scattered around her. Carmilla was also dressed in a modified version of the school uniform. She wore a short black velvet pleated skirt, a simple black blouse with a green striped tie, black fishnets and her dragon hide boots with a 4 inch stiletto heel. Her black robes were very similar to Blaise's, except hers were of lighter velvet. Carmilla's hair was lightly braided down her back and she had rimmed her eyes in thick black eyeliner, which made her skin look all the more white. Blaise also noticed that she still wore her ruby ring.
As Blaise approached her, Carmilla saw him and slowly began to collect her books and parchment. After putting them into her satchel, both went to breakfast without even saying "hello" to one another.
When they reached the Great Hall, both sat down next to Draco, who was already there and helping himself to toast and marmalade.
"So, did you have a chance to talk to her yesterday?" whispered Draco to Blaise.
"No. She left later to patrol and I didn't have a chance to speak to her this morning."
When the professors and headmaster entered the hall, Dumbledore addressed the students:
"My dear students, I have an important announcement to make. I assume many of you are wondering who your new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher will be. Circumstances prevented me from introducing him yesterday, but today, I present to you Professor Magnus Vuoran."
With those words a man stood up at the end of the staff table. The entire school turned to look at him.
He was tall, gaunt, and quite young, probably not much older then 25. He was handsome, with striking auburn hair that curled to his shoulder blades and yellow eyes. Many of the girls in the hall were already fantasizing about their upcoming lessons with him. After the light applause, he sat down to eat with the rest of the staff.
"Merlin, how many more prats can we have as DADA teachers? Why do they all they all have to be gits that make the girls swoon, but other then that, can teach nothing useful? I'm sick and tired of them... Can't we have a good teacher for once?" drawled Draco while the table discussed the new teacher.
"I believe you are quite mistaken. Magnus is highly experienced in Defense and the Darks Arts themselves. I don't know about his prowess as a teacher, but his knowledge is excellent." informed Carmilla in a bored tone as she drank a cup of coffee.
"How do you know?" asked Blaise, who wasn't very impressed with the teacher either.
"He's my cousin." answered Carmilla as she finished her coffee and walked away to prepare for her lessons.