Disclaimer: Again, I do not own any Harry Potter characters but I do own this plot and Professor Plum

Chapter 3: First day of classes

The next morning, all of the boys were bustling about spraying cologne and even brushing their hair. The girls were completely taken aback.

At breakfast, besides the usual chatting, there were many boys up and about trying to get a better look at the new professor, but did not get what they were seeking for there was nobody in Professor Plum's seat.

In professor Plum's room

After Dumbledore had left the night before and Professor Plum had gotten ready for bed, she knew there was something between them… but was she ready to admit it?

That morning

Professor Dumbledore had also noticed not only was Professor Plum's seat vacant, but she hadn't been at the staff meeting that morning so he went to check on her.

Rap…rap…rap…

"C- come in." Professor Plum replied to the guest. " Oh, um hello Albus. I would've dressed if I'd known you were coming." Plum said grabbing her robe and brushing her hair.

"Oh, no not to worry Professor. I had just wondered if you had gotten the notice about the staff meeting for you had not been-'' asked Dumbledore.

"Oh, erm- yes I had." Replied Plum glancing at the piece of parchment on her table. "It's just that I don't feel too well this morning. I've had a headache and I'm wobbly and er-''

"Quite fine. I will send for a fill-in professor, Madam Pomfrey, and I would be delighted to bring you up some breakfast."

"Oh, well you don't have to do-"

" No worries. Back in a jif." And Dumbledore was off, leaving Plum standing in her robe looking relieved and quite embarrassed.

" A few moments later Madam Pomfrey had arrived.

"Morning Plum. How are you?" asked Madam Pomfrey in a very cheery mood.

"Um, not that well actually. Haha." Plum answered with a slight giggle to try and ease the tension. Moments later, Albus had arrived with a tray filled with food for Professor Plum.

" Oh, I'm terribly sorry. I did not mean to interrupt, here is your food and I hope you are well for tomorrow's classes. Good day." Dumbledore left heading back toward his room because breakfast was over and the students were all heading toward their first classes.

" Umk, so… pain? Sore throat? Broken bones? Whatcha got darling?"

"Well, a headache and I've been tripping and that's about it."

"Well, sounds like you've got the nerves of first day classes. Don't worry about it. It goes away soon enough. Trust me, I've had to deal with many a teacher like you. I suggest taking a walk around the school just peeping into the classes to get a sense of teaching, eating your breakfast, and sleeping off the nerves. Sometimes it also helps to plan lessons. Oh, and your fill-in for today is Professor Rosen, if you have any questions. I bid you good day." Madam Pomfrey left to go back to the hospital wing and Plum sat down by her bed and pulled the cover off her food so she could try and enjoy something, even though the smell of bacon, eggs, waffles, trickles (I made it up) and other assorted foods didn't ease her nerves any.

After having some sort of a breakfast, Professor Plum got dressed and ready for the day and headed out into the now empty halls. First things first, she headed up to the owlry to send a letter to her mum and dad telling them all about her first day at Hogwarts. Then, careful not to head in the wrong direction, started off toward her own classroom just to check up on things. No body noticed when she peered through the open door until Professor Rosen spotted her.

"Awww, Professor. Out for a bit of a walk to try and get better I presume? Do come in and join us for a while, won't you? After all, this is your class." Professor Rosen sounded too happy to see her, but none the less she headed to the back of the room and sat down. Class began once again. Only the students stopped chatting (the boys anyway) and raised their hand at every possible moment to answer a question, only none of their answers were right.

Every now and then, after an answer was given, a wrong answer, by one of the boys, you would hear a slight chuckle from Professor Plum, but no one ever said anything. After that period of Defense Against the Dark Arts was over, Professor Plum headed outside to get some fresh air. The grounds were filled with every kind of flower, plant, and tree. A bunch of students were walking around chatting or heading off to their next class. Professor Plum got a few glances from some people, but most were just nice and said ' Hello Professor'. Plum found a spot under an apple tree that had some sun from one angle, but still had a nice breeze from the lake to keep her cool. She pulled out her class planner and started taking notes on how to teach her class, which kids she thought would goof off, which would be smart, and how to get everyone to listen to her. Of course she gained most of this knowledge by watching the students and Professor Rosen earlier that day.

She headed toward the Great Hall around dinner time. Dumbledore was happy to see her and so were most of the students. After dinner and dessert and she was back in her room, there was a knock at the door.

Knock…knock

"Come in." directed Plum. Professor Dumbledore walked through the door and closed it behind himself.

"I do hope that I'm not disturbing anything, but I was just making sure that you were going to be able to teach your class tomorrow? Professor Rosen told me you stopped by the class today so you must be somewhat better? Am I right?" questioned Dumbledore.

"Oh, yes, I did stop by, I thought some fresh air would do me good and of course you can expect me to be teaching my classes from here on out. But, um- it is getting quite late so I am afraid that you will have to be leaving soon. I'm sorry." Plum said in a hastened voice.

"Oh, of course. I know you have a big day ahead of you and I will not keep you any longer. Have a nice day." Dumbledore replied closing the door behind himself.

"Such a sweet man. If only… NO! Stop thinking about that! He is your boss, you will do no such thing!" Plum screamed at herself. She curled her hair and set her alarm for 5:30 in the morning. Then, fell asleep as visions of Dumbledore danced in her head.

Ok. I am still looking for another name for Professor Plum, unless you think Plum is ok? If you have any suggestions as to how you may want her to act and what you want to happen in the next few chappies, feel free to tell me!

This is a long chapter, 3 pages! Ok, not that long but its getting there!