Chapter 1

~Phoebe POV~

I was getting dressed when I heard a knock on my door. I pulled on my shirt as I opened the door and saw Severus staring at me with those coal colored eyes. "Yes?" "The students are about to arrive, so the headmaster would like his entire staff in the staff room." I nodded and leaned against the door. His eyes took in my outfit and he shook his head. "Anything else?" I asked and he turned and left, not answering me.

I put on my make up; I loved how Muggles' used this stuff to bring out their features. My violet eyes became luminous with my stormy night eye shadow with thick black eyeliner and my long black lashes even darker with mascara. I painted my lips crimson red and decided against the blush. My face looked amazing and so did my outfit of a sexy floor length black skirt with a split all the way up to my thigh and a black halter top that showed my belly button.

I smirked at myself in the mirror and slipped on my high heels. My hair was draped around me in long curtains, it went almost to my butt and I didn't bother with my robes because they didn't look right with my outfit. I walked down the halls, the pictures whispering and pointing at me and my bizarre clothes.

I opened the door to the staff room and everyone's eyes were on me. I walked over to a chair and sat down, crossing my legs to get comfortable. Dumbledore came in soon after me, smiling at everyone. "Welcome, I see we are all here, this is wonderful. Our students have just outside the borders, about to get off the train and head to the castle." He stood tall and I could see just how crooked his nose was, I wondered how it got like that.

"I just wanted to introduce our newest staff member, Miss Phoebe Ice." He gestured for me to take his hand and I did, he pulled me to my feet and I saw a couple teachers eyes widen. "She will not have her own class for the time being, but if any teachers are in need of extra hands or another teacher for demonstrations, then she will be capable of filling those needs."

"She is able to teach all subjects?" "She got outstanding in all of her owls and newts, she is very capable of doing each subject to perfection." I smiled and winked at the teachers, some smiled. "Most of you might remember her from your own classes, but now she is a part of this school's teaching staff." I dropped Dumbledore's hand and looked each of them in the eyes. "Please call on me whenever you need, no matter how difficult and ridiculous."

"Now, let's get to the great hall, I assume the students are on their way to the castle." I nodded and followed him out of the room, already hearing the teachers whispering to each other behind my back. "They will warm up to you dear, don't worry." Dumbledore said and I shrugged. "I could care less if they liked me or not, I just want to continue my learning of magic and help the young witches and wizards on their own journeys." I said and he chuckled.

"You will help make this year enjoyable." I grinned and we walked into the Great hall. I saw there weren't enough chairs for me to sit with them. "Ah, I see we haven't added your chair. Just a moment and I would be happy to do it." I nodded and he took out his wand and waved it, making the table longer and adding a chair, along with the setting.

"Ah, I have forgotten my wand in my room, I should go get it. I'll meet you in just a moment before the feast begins." He nodded and I turned, walking around the other teachers. I was alone, walking through the vast castle halls for a while, taking the long ways because I felt like taking my time. I finally reached my room and walked in, seeing my wand waiting for me on the table next to my sleeping hawk. Most people used owls for messages, but I preferred my sweet Rain, my dangerous black hawk.

I picked up my wand and slipped it into it's holder on my thigh and looked out my window. I saw the last of the carriages dropping students off. The sorting would be starting soon and I didn't want to miss it. I sighed and locked my room as I left to head back toward the feast. I walked along the halls, not hurrying, but not taking as long as before.

I was heading down the last staircase and saw two boys trying to sneak in without anyone noticing. I saw Snape appear behind them as they spoke to each other. "Follow me." he said and I hurried down the stairs. "Ah, caught some new students have we Snape?" he looked up and saw me hopping off the last step. The boys' mouths drop at the sight of me. "No, these are second years." I looked them up and down.

"I guess the kids these days are getting smaller and smaller." I waved my hand and then looked closer at the boys. "You are a Weasley, aren't you?" he nodded, not able to speak just yet. I turned to the other boy and did a double take. "And who might you be?" he pointed to himself and I nodded. "Harry Potter, ma'am."

I narrowed my eyes. "I'm not a ma'am. Harry Potter…so you are James' and Lily's little boy, growing up I see." "You knew my parents?" I tossed my hair off my shoulder. "Carry on Snape; take them to your office." "Don't tell me what to do." "Get going. I'm hungry, so I'll be in the Great hall." I said and waved at the boys. I heard Snape growl under his breath and I opened the doors to the Great hall and saw Dumbledore sitting down, just finishing his speech.

I felt everyone's eyes on me and heard mumbling and whispering from every table. I took my seat and food appeared, along with my favorite wine. I took a sip and licked my lips before eating. When I was finished, Dumbledore and McGonagall had left to take care of the boys. I stood up and walked toward the doors, students were leaving as well to get to bed.

"Who's that?" a girl whispered to her friend, who shrugged and I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned and saw Gilderoy Lockhart smiling at me. "Yes?" "Wonderful to meet you, I would like to walk you to your room and chat." "Alright." I said and turned, leaving him in my footsteps.

"You are here to help the other teachers correct?" I nodded and he finally caught back up from the students that were surrounding him. We were alone in a hallway now. "I would very much like for you to help me in my first class tomorrow. It would be a wonder-" "Okay, I'll help, just shut up." I said, his voice and pep was too much to handle at the moment.

"Wonderful! I'll see you tomorrow!" he turned and strutted back down the hall. I unlocked my room and walked in, Rain was awake and hungry. I opened my window and she flew out, going to find her own dinner. I plopped onto the couch and opened my book where I had left off. I figured it was too quiet and tossed the finished book on the table, I would put it up later.

I walked around the room, twirling my wand in my hand; it was unique in every way. From the wood it was made of to the core, wood from the last ancient tree called elder. The core was unique because it was the only wand to hold one as its core, the lovely Raven feather. I sighed and silently said a spell, lifting the book and putting it back. I sat my wand down and looked around my office and room. "So dark and dreadful." Some would say, but I saw the light in it, just the speck it held.