Teacher Troubles II
Harry had been called to Victor's office early that day. he was confused. later in the day, he would have his first Defense class of the year.
"Harry... please sit down," Viktor said, coming in from the classroom.
Harry sat in a chair across the desk from Viktor. "Harry," he continued. "Do you mind if I call you by your first name?" he asked suddenly, seemingly afraid of having offended his student.
"No, Prof. Krum," harry said, extremely uncomfortable.
"Tank you Harry, and please, in private, you are welcome to call me Viktor." he gave Harry a smile. "I vould appreciate if you called me Viktor in private. vhere I am from, friends call each other by deir first names. In class, of course you must call me Prof. Krum, and I call you Mr. Potter, but..." he trailed off.
"Of course," Harry said, glad this was as awkward for someone else.
"I haff already had de same speaking vith Hermy-own-ninny. she vas most understanding. und, she agreed dat vhile ve vould remain friends, as I vish to be vith you, she and I should not be seen alone togezzer. it vould lead to innappropriate assumptions. after all, I did try to woo her vonce."
Harry, felt that was none of his business, but let it pass.
"Harry, I understand dat you taught my class in a vay last year."
"Oh... no," Harry said quickly. "I just help a few of us become more comfortable with certain spells and things."
Viktor smiled. it was strangely reminicent of Dumbledore's smile. it was the kind that made its wearer seem wise beyond their years.
"Vell, I vas hoping you vould help me dis year. I vas t'inking dat you could be... vat is eenglish... assistant. you could be helping vith de grading, and de demonstrations."
"er... well..."
"Consider it, and let me know your answer later in class."