I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER
Harry flicked his wand, and Potions, Transfiguration, Charms, Herbology, and DADA moved to the side. "Alright. These are the core subjects. Basically, the mandatory classes until NEWT. Any comments, ideas, or something?"
"Well, I think we should add more mandatory subjects. Perhaps a wizarding customs class for the muggle raised?" Luna pointed out.
"Why would we need that?" Draco sneered, but quieted after seeing warning looks flashed his way.
"Actually, I wonder why I didn't think of it before. The muggle raised witches and wizards all are being thrown into this new world that is unknown to them. Not to mention that at every turn they're insulting a whole bunch of purebloods because they don't know what they're saying or doing." Terry explained, and all the purebloods looked thoughtful.
Harry grinned. "Alright, guys, hands up if you agree with the idea."
The decision was unanimous, and Hogwarts wrote the class down on the list.
"If we're going to have a class for the muggle raised magicals to learn about the wizarding world, then I say we have a class for the wizarding raised about the muggle world. Just so they learn how to blend in and such." Susan said.
"But why would any respective pureblood even go there?" Draco asked, confused.
"While you may not want to, what about others? You should learn about the dangers outside of our borders after all. For example, if you're an Auror, sometimes we have a criminal who tries to hide in muggle London. We can't just storm in there with wands drawn looking for him. There's only so many people the Obliviators can memory wipe." Susan argued.
"And now that muggle world also has something called security cameras, that record whatever is going on around the place 24/7, so even if you memory wipe the people, the cameras still will have recorded the entire event." Justin added, sneering at the Malfoy heir. Draco huffed in reluctant agreement. Putting it to a vote, the majority agreed to have the class.
"Alright. Let's make a change to History of Magic as well. Instead of just having 'History of Magic', why don't we do world history that includes muggle history? It would show the muggle raised just why we have the Statute of Secrecy in place, and lots of times before it was out down, wizards and muggles worked together." Daphne suggested, and they all knew that the muggle raised really should realize just why the secrecy was needed.
"I was thinking of having a writing class. I mean, a lot of times our essays are graded badly because we just don't know how to write a proper essay!" Terry exclaimed.
"I have to agree with Terry. Snape is always giving me bad grades because of my essays." Neville said with Ron nodding along in agreement next to him.
"Let's vote on it then," Harry said, and the majority said yes.
"One thing I don't understand is why the spells are worded that way. I would like to understand Latin to understand spells, plants, and animals better." Ron said sheepishly.
"The nargles have finally left your brain, Ronald." Luna said dreamily, and everyone shook their head in amusement before agreeing to the class.
Harry looked around before saying, "Alright, so a class on Latin, and Writing. I also would like to say that I really don't like the title for Defense Against the Dark Arts. Why only defense? And why only against the dark arts? Dark magic is classified as such because of the amount of magic and danger it puts you in."
Daphne nodded slowly and said, "Then why don't we just call it Offensive and Defensive Magic?" many of the students gave her surprised glances upon hearing an idea that they all agreed with.
Hogwarts grinned from behind Harry and, without even listening for a vote, she put it up on the board.
Harry nodded in satisfaction. "Let's move onto classes in general for the first year." He said, and they all grinned. He took off his cloak, loosened his tie, and said, "Alright! First, let's start with the class levels. Obviously, the first year is going to be more theory than practical because their magic is only just getting stable. Therefore, let's take a look at the introductory courses for them. Justin, if you please."
The Hufflepuff boy stood, and said, "Alright, first, let's take a look at introductory Potions. They are going to learn the properties of ingredients, along with the potions theory. For example, why do we have to stir a potion a certain way? They should also probably learn how to be safe in potions making."
"What do you mean, be safe?" Neville asked.
"In the muggle world, people with long hair are supposed to tie it up to keep it out of the way, and you're supposed to wear goggles so the fumes don't get in your eyes, along with making sure that the cauldron and all the ingredients are clean," Justin explained, glancing at Harry, "also, I think we should have different branches of Potions. Because there are so many different kinds out there. I was thinking….Medical potions, Battle potions, Poisons, along with a class focusing completely on creating and modifying potions."
"Can you write that down Hogwarts?" Harry asked, and the entity pulled a notebook and pen out of thin air and started to note it down.
The purebloods stared at the muggle utensils in confusion. "What are those?" Draco asked, staring at the pen in interest.
Ron, whose father was obsessed with understanding muggles, said, "Those are notebooks and pens. Muggle things. The notebooks don't have parchment, but rather paper which is thinner to use, and the edges are easy to tear off to make separate notes. Pens are easy to use quills, except they come with ink inside them so you don't need inkwells."
The group tentatively picked up the pens and notebooks and began to write on them before blinking in surprise. "These are amazing! Why don't we have them here?" Susan exclaimed.
Harry shrugged before saying, "I suggest that we have a supplies store somewhere in the school that includes these as an option for people to use. The store will have parchment, paper, notebooks, pens, quills, inkwells, extra textbooks, and maybe even a few cauldrons."
The vote was unanimous.
"Alright. Introduction to Charms! Hm….Ron. Why don't you take this one?" Harry asked, and Ron looked startled before flashing him a grin.
"Let's see….Charms will mostly be a practical class because it involves more magic using than Potions. So I think we should just put in more theory work about wand movements and what they do, and also just doing Charms in general." He said, shrugging.
"Put it down Hogwarts!" Harry grinned, and Lady Hogwarts smirked before noting it down.
"I think Harry should choose on what to do with Introduction to Offensive/Defensive Magic." Neville smiled at his friend, and Harry gave a sheepish grin back.
There were murmurs of agreements from the Ravenclaws, Hufflepuffs, and Gryffindors. The Slytherins just raised an eyebrow.
Harry sighed. "Introduction to Offensive/Defensive Magic should include starting a work out for students, along with learning about strategy and affinities. They will look over famous successful duelers to see where they were successful and where they failed, and will work on maintaining control over their magic." He said, Hogwarts scribbling everything down from behind.
Terry raised his hand. "What do you mean by 'control over their magic?'" He asked.
Harry smiled. "Remember when we talked about why the dark arts were classified as such? Well, you have to know how much magic you are putting into our spell so you don't exhaust yourself or have the spell fail." He explained. Terry nodded, settling back down.
"I think that for Herbology, it is a completely hands-on class since there is no real theory behind growing plants. So we could keep it the same." Neville said, and there were murmurs of agreement from all around.
"I think that second year should just be the same as we have for the first year, but starting to get into the more hands-on stuff. Especially in Potions where they will start to brew." Daphne stated, her eyes meeting Harry's. Harry nodded in her direction and motioned for Hogwarts to note it down.
"Third year is the year where we all start to do electives. If the electives include what we want to do when we graduate, then shouldn't we have a careers class so students don't go blindly into the third year?" Neville pointed out, and they all silently wished that such a class existed when they themselves were choosing.
"Alright, a Careers of the Magical World class. We could have people from jobs come in to talk about what they do, so we can get more insight." Susan added.
Harry grinned. "That's perfect! Ron has an older brother who works as a curse breaker for Gringotts, and another is a dragon handler. Not to mention for all those Quidditch people out there we could call in Gryffindor's old keeper, Oliver Wood." He said, listing examples.
"It's decided then. Hands up for magical careers class?" Draco asked, glancing about. The group looked slightly uncomfortable with Draco being the one to ask, but they all stuck up their hands.
Harry rubbed his hands together excitedly before hearing Ron's stomach rumble. All eyes swiveled onto the blushing Weasley, and Harry called, "Dobby!"
The house elf popped in, and squeaked, "Master Harry Potter sir! What cans lowly Dobby do for you today?"
Harry rolled his eyes and said, "Can you bring in some lunch for us all? Please remember that Ron is here, so that means a lot of food."
"Hey!" Exclaimed Ron in protest with the other students snickering in the background.