Thank you to Inu-yokia- princess, AmnarJoey and the ananimous reviewer.

(to AmnarJoey) I forgot to put that Hagrid is still staying in his cabin, just not teaching. He is stillGroundskeeper. And I figure that he's used to people with ears. One of the fellow teachers was a werewolf, and another can turn into a cat.

(to Inu-yokai- princess) Shh, don't give away any secrets. And pleeease do call soon. But only after you read the fic, please.

Um.. I know that Sesshie was a bit ooc, but I don't want him to kill everyone, so he's going to be a bit less evil than usual. But not much.

So, I hope I answered your questions. Please review. Thank you!

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"I suppose that it was too much to hope for an uneventful first day back." Harry said, as he stared down at the boy Hagrid had dragged into the Great Hall.

"Oh, come on. You know that you just live for the adventures and the mysteries." Ron replied. "What do you think he is, a werewolf?"

"He can't be. Werewolves only transform during the full moon. The current moon-phase is quarter, waning." Hermione pointed out.

"Leave it to her to know the moon-phase, before school even starts" Ron muttered.

"What else could he be?" Harry asked, ignoring Ron's comment.

"I... I don't know." Hermione said, as if the very sentence tasted strange in her mouth. "I'll have to do some research, once the library opens."

Kagome finally managed to push her way though the crowd, to catch a glimpse of the boy on the floor.

"Inuyasha!" she cried out, as she hastened to his side. "Inuyasha, are you alright?" she said, kneeling beside him.

"He's out cold, miss. Do you know th' fella?" Hagrid asked.

"Yes, he's my friend. What happened to him?"

"I thought he was an intruder, attempting to enter the castle. I had to knock him out. He won't be waking up any time soon, but he'll be just fine when he does. I'm dreadfully sorry, miss..."

"Kagome. My name is Kagome."

"Well then, sorry Miss Kagome. I'll take him to the hospital wing now. With the headmaster's permission?" he glanced at Dumbledore.

"Of course. Please see that he is cared for." Dumbledore said. Hagrid left, and students began returning to their seats. Hermione hung around for a moment to speak with Kagome.

"Ma'am?'' Hermione began, "I couldn't help put notice that you knew that boy. I was curious if you could tell me what he was. What with his ears and all." she added hurriedly. Kagome turned to face her.

"Yes, he's an inu-youkai. Or rather, hanyou." she said distractedly. Kagome returned to the teachers table, still in a world of her own thoughts, leaving Hermione still standing there. If only I hadn't yelled at him, sent him away, she thought, he would be fine now, not lying on a bed in some nurses office. Oh well, at least his ears won't stand out as much here. As Kagome was seated, Dumbledore rose to give his speech.

"Well, the year hasn't even really begun and already there has been some excitement. I assure you that the boy was just a late arrival, and poses no threat to anyone. As you have doubtlessly seen by now, your regular teachers are not here. They have gone on vacation, and will return in two weeks. In the meantime they," he gestured at Sesshomaru, Kagome, Miroku, Sango, and Shippo, "will be your teachers. Will you each please introduce yourself and flip over your place card to see which subject you will teach? Beginning with you, if you would please." He gestured to Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru stood, already having seen his card and said, "Sesshomaru. I will teach Defense Against the Dark Arts." and seated himself again.

Kagome rose. "I am Kagome. I came from Japan. I can do very little magic. I like to cook and practice archery." she flipped her card, "And I will be teaching... Potions." she sat again.

Now it was Sango's turn. "My name is Sango. I am also from Japan. I am a demon-hunter. My weapon of choice is this large boomerang. I will be your... Care of Magical Creatures teacher." she bowed and sat down.

Next came Miroku. "I am Miroku. My profession is as a priest. I, too, come from Japan. I am to teach your... Charms classes." Sango and Kagome stifled some giggles. He continued, "If any of you girls would like... private lessons-" he managed to get out before Sango dragged him back down into his seat.

Shippo now stood. He could not see over the table, even standing on the chair, so he jumped up onto the table itself. "Hi! My name is Shippo. I am a kitsune. I come from Japan, just like my friends. I like to play in forests and transform onto other animals. I'm gonna teach... Transfiguration! Yay!" He hopped back down into his seat with a loud 'poof!'.

Dumbledore resumed his speech. "Since the heads of the houses are not here, I shall now appoint some of your new teachers to the positions. Kagome will be the Gryffindor head of house, Sango the Ravenclaw head of house, Shippo the Hufflepuff head of house, and Sesshomaru the Slytherin head of house. Please be as courteous to your new teachers as you were to the other teachers. Now, let the feast commence!"

"Well, that was a short speech this year." Ron commented.

"Yeah, and what a strange way to start the year. New teachers and a stranger trying to get in the castle. What do you think, Hermione?" Harry inquired.

"Intriguing..." Hermione mumbled.

"What was that?" Harry said.

"Sorry, did you say something, Harry?" Hermione seemed to be off in a world of her own.

"Yeah, what do you think of our new teachers?" Harry repeated.

"They are... different, to say the least."

"Different! Didn't you see? That last one had ears! And he called himself a kitsu... kitsan... kit-something!" Ron interjected loudly, "And that first one gives me the chills. He doesn't smile, he doesn't laugh, he doesn't get mad. It's like he has no emotions at all!"

Soon, the feast was over and schedules were being handed out.

"Hey, look. We all have the same classes." Hermione pointed out. She read off the sheet. "Defense Against the Dark Arts, Charms, Transfiguration, Potions, and finally Care of Magical Creatures."

"Sounds like a world of fun." Ron said sarcastically.

"At least we won't have to dread potions with Snape." Harry offered hopefully.

"No just Defense Against the Dark Arts with Mr. Creepy." Ron despondently said.

"Maybe he isn't such a bad guy, once you get to know him." Harry said, still trying to salvage some cheeriness out of having this new change of teachers.

"Somehow, I seriously doubt that." Ron replied.

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I have ideas for the next chapter. I'll go write them up soon. Just a note, any Hermione fans, please don't kill me for the next chapter. I like her character, it's just that she fits perfectly for all the... things that will happen. Next chapter will be funny, I promise. (At least funnier.)

Later!