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Chapter 8
The week went by quickly, it was soon Friday and before anyone really knew it the students were arriving. The great hall again echoed with the excited chatter of the aforementioned students. Among the students was Anita Grant, she was a few inches shorter than her sisters and her short brown hair was pulled up as best as possible. Her green eyes searched the room warily. "Do you need help?" Came a voice from behind her.
"No thanks." Anita said, turning to see a student standing there. Hermione Granger stood there, cautiously eyeing the new teacher.
Anita looked at the young girl with bushy brown hair, a red haired boy stood behind her looking uncomfortable. "Anita, there you are." Dumbledore smiled standing next to her.
"Hello Albus." She smiled happily.
"This way dear. Good to see you Miss Granger, Mr. Weasly." Albus said, leading Anita towards the staff table. "How was the journey?"
"Alright, met a lot of the students…" Anita stopped; she had been looking at the staff table when her gaze happened on someone who looked very familiar to her. "Is that… Alexandra?"
"Yes, she's our Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. You'll be assisting her this year. I trust you have no problems with this."
"None, she would know best about the dark arts." She muttered.
"Your sister has reformed, many years ago. I hope the two of you will be civil with each other." Albus said with a gleam in his eyes.
"I will try." The two walked to the long table, Anita sat towards the end, next to an empty seat. She was shocked to see Severus Snape enter and take a seat next to Alex.
"Hello." Someone said, sitting down next to her.
"Hello… REMUS?" Anita looked at her old friend with a shocked expression. "Goodness! Remus its been ages!" She exclaimed, giving him a hug.
"Miss me much?" He laughed.
"Loads, how have you been?"
"Alright, getting my furry little problem under control."
"That's always good, how have you been? I heard you'll be working with Alex this year."
"Yes, should be interesting. I haven't seen her in years."
"Makes two of us."
"If everyone could be quiet for a few moments, I have a few start of term announcements. There are some new Professors to be introduced. Professor Carmen Dash has yet to arrive, but she will be here in time for your first astronomy lesson. Also Miss Anita Grant is here this year as an assistant for your Defense Against the Dark Arts classes. Which brings me to another announcement, please extend your congratulations to Professors Snape and Grant as they are to be married during this years winter holiday. And with that said, enjoy your dinner."
Anita was slightly stunned, she figured that Severus and Alex would have been married by now. As much as she hated her sister she still wanted her to be happy and that always seemed to happen when she was around Severus.
When the feast ended the students were sent to the dorms and the teachers had a quick meeting to attend. It was in the hallway to the staff room that sisters were reunited at last.