Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter that would be owned my JKR.
Note: This story just came to me one night. Wood/Harry is my favorite pairing. I don't plan on any thing more than kissing and snuggling so if you want more or less sorry. I think thats about it... Hope you enjoy. BTW. My first project for
Note: The title comes from one of my favorite songs by my beloved Incubus. The song is called Monuments and Melodies it is on their Live at Red Rocks Cd. Listen to it it is good.
Monuments and Melodies
When Harry awoke the next morning he was thinking of his time at Hogwarts. Things have changed tremendously over the years. He has survived to his seventh and final year, not without obstacles. Sirius was killed, Hogwarts almost closing, Fudge murdered, and Voldermort trying harder than ever. This year was going to be different; it had to be for the sake of his sanity. It was a very pleasant summer; he was permitted to stay at the Hogwarts castle with Dumbledore. The Weasleys visited often and kept Harry up to date on the current situations, Hermoine stayed for a month with Harry. He was never alone someone was always with him no matter where he went. It was mostly Tonks who was with him, but there were others who "protected" him. He was tired of people trying to protect him and end up hurt or worse. This year was going to be different; he repeated this daily to try to reassure himself.
After lying in bed thinking to himself for some time, he decided to get up, get ready, and go to breakfast. Today was a big day, School started tonight. He has been alone with only Tonks for company for the last two weeks; he was ready for different company. After Fudge was murdered this summer Dumbledore was offered the position of Minister of Magic, but he declined the nomination. Dumbledore then in turn nominated Prof. McGonagall who accepted after Dumbledore's persuasion. With McGonagall gone Gryffindor needed a new head of house. Madam Hooch also left when she was offered a job to help train ministry of magic officials to fly in case of emergencies, and of course there was defense against the dark arts open. That means there are three teaching positions open and Harry was interested and slightly nervous to whom they would appoint as new teachers.
"Harry! Are you awake? Dumbledore would like a word with you." Tonks yelled through the door.
"Even If I wasn't I would be now. Thanks Tonks." Harry responded quickly, Tonks sure wasn't a quite one.
Harry dressed groggily and went to the deserted Gryffindor common room. Tonks was sitting by the fire chatting with Armstrong one of Tonks' superiors. Tonks quickly ended the conversation when Harry entered the room.
"Bye Armstrong. Harry lets go, Dumbledore seemed annoyed, and we better not keep him waiting."
"Okay, I'm ready." Harry said as he entered the common room. Tonks stood and walked to the portrait of the fat lady who swung open to let her out to the deserted hallways, with Harry close behind Tonks. "Did Dumbledore tell you want he wanted me for, I haven't talked to him in a few days he seems to be extra busy."
"He didn't say what he wanted just that he wanted to see you right away this morning." Tonks replied almost tripping over nothing, Harry said nothing, he was used to her clumsiness by now.
As they walked by Prof. Flitwick's classroom he noticed Flitwick chatting with a man Harry had never seen before. They seemed to be in deep conversation and very excited. He must be a new teacher, but which one. This question floated in Harry's mind all the way to Dumbledore's office entrance.
"Ms. Nays Nanner Pie" The password for Dumbledore's office was always a sweet and always interesting. Tonks said the password but didn't follow Harry into the office. Harry walked to the inner door, which was open and walked inside.
"Harry! Glad to see you." Dumbledore hugged Harry tightly as he spoke. "I have bad news, but do not be ala…."
"What is it? Sorry Professor, I won't interrupt again." Harry diverted his eyes when he saw Dumbledore's stern face.
"That is fine Harry. I was going to tell you not to be alarmed but the Weasely house was broken into although nothing was taken. No one was injured due to the whole Weasely family was shopping in Diagon Alley for this years school supplies."
"That's horrible. Where are they now?" Harry was worried greatly for one of the best families he knew.
"They returned to Diagon Alley and rented a room at the Leaky Cauldron. The kids will be leaving on the train soon, and Arthur and Molly will stay at the cauldron until precautions can be taken to prevent this from happening again." Dumbledore's calming presence really made Harry feel better although he knew he would not be completely better until he saw Ron. Dumbledore's next statement was off subject and light hearted. "Well, Harry what are you plans for today? Homework?"
"No homework, I've had plenty of time for that. I was thinking Quid…" Knocking on the door interrupted Harry.
"Come in." Dumbledore said with authority.
"Professor Dumbledore Sir. I was just wondering if I might have a word…" Oliver Wood walked in the door before noticing Harry staring at him in astonishment. "Harry! What are you doing here its only 10 in the morning. The train does not arrive until evening."
"I go to school here Wood, what are you doing here?" Harry said shocked.
"Now Harry is that any way to address a teacher?" Dumbledore said grinning. "Oh, this will be the most interesting year yet."
"Teacher! You! No Way! I don't believe this. I thought you were playing Quidditch for Puddlemere." Harry almost fell back from trying to contain his laughter.
"Is it that hard to believe that I would be a flying instructor? And I was playing for Puddlemere but if you would read the Daily Profit all professional Quidditch teams have quit temporarily in order to fight Voldermort, or in the case of one of my teammates fight for Voldermort. Despicable." Wood seamed much older as he spoke, He has had a rough couple of years if the Profit is correct. He's on his way to be the most injured Puddlemere player in 50 years. Although you couldn't tell it from looking at him, he looked as gorgeous as ever.
"Harry I believe it is time for you to go. Professor Wood has something to discuss with me, and I believe we were done, right?" Dumbledore said ending Harry's disbelief.
"Yes Professor. Good day. Bye Wood." Harry started walking towards the door when Wood spoke.
"That's Professor Wood to you." Wood said very professional yet grinning madly.
"Right O, Professor Wood." Harry walked out of the room and down the stairs to where Tonks was waiting.
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