When the feast ended Mauve was feeling full and tired. Dumbledore released the students to go to their rooms then turned towards Mauve. "I don't suppose this visit is simply to see your grandfather?"
Feeling guilty, Mauve turned to watch three students congratulate one of their new teachers, Hagrid. "Not completely. Part of the reason was to see you, but the other part was selfish. When I found out you were a headmaster of a school I thought you could get me a job as a teacher. I asked the schools around my area but they all said I needed more experience. I figured that someone who was related to me might hire me."
"Ah, I see. The problem is that all the professors' positions have been filled as it is the beginning of the school year. Also, I don't know how qualified you are to teach a class when you haven't taught before."
"I got O's in all my classes in Salem. I brought my records with me" Mauve reached into the pocket her suitcases were in and brought out a paper with the Salem Witches Institute stamp on the back. Dumbledore reached out for the paper and Mauve handed it to him. "And how do you people expect me to get experience when you don't give me a chance?" Mauve was getting tired of these unattainable expectations.
Dumbledore chuckled, which only served to make Mauve angrier "It is challenging isn't it? Your grades are impressive though." Dumbledore seemed lost in thought for a few moments, then spoke up. "I can offer you a job, not a professor, but close. How would you like to become the first Hogwarts tutor?"
Mauves' anger dimmed, to be replaced with confusion. "What would the job of tutor in tale?" Her words echoed a little in the Great Hall that was now emptied of all students and teachers.
"You would tutor students in need of help in any class. You could say you will only help with certain classes, but with your grades I believe you could help with any class. The way you go about it would be any way you wish. You could check in with all the students on an individual basis, or you could just wait for the students to come to you. You would of course be given your own office, and you would be payed the amount professors receive."
Mauve smiled "How soon do I start?"
Dumbledore smiled back "tomorrow classes start, so you officially start tomorrow. I'll show you you're office." Dumbledore beckoned Mauve to follow him. As they walked Dumbledore explained how the staircases sometimes moved, and that overall the castle was magical and even he didn't know all it's secrets. He didn't have to explain the classes, as Hogwarts offered the same classes as Salem. Dumbledore told Mauve there were 1,120 students in Hogwarts and Mauve was shocked. That was about three times larger than Salem, which Mauve told Dumbledore.
"You'll become accustomed to it, Here is your office. Breakfast starts at 7:30 but if you miss it you can find the kitchens under the Great Hall. Tickle the pear in the fruit bowl and you'll be at the doorway. I'll leave you to rest up, you have a big day ahead of you." On impulse, Mauve hugged Dumbledore. It took a moment, but he hugged her back. They separated and Dumbledore smiled and walked away.
Mauve walked into her office and was amazed to see a table as large as one of the house tables in the Great Hall, except this one was rounded, like a half circle. Around one side of the table was a bunch of chairs, and on the other side of the table there was a very comfortable looking chair on wheels.
On two of the walls there were giant windows, which allowed Mauve to see the mountains off to the distance. The other two walls were bare. I'll have to find something to put up on those walls, Mauve thought.
At the back of the office was a staircase. Curious, Mauve walked up them and found a very spacious bedroom. There was a king sized bed decorated with all the house colors, a couch, a desk, and a wardrobe big enough for all the things in her suitcases. There was also another door, which led to a bathroom. I think I'm going to like it here, Mauve thought.
The next morning Mauve woke up around eight in an unfamiliar bed. Just as she started to panic the events of the previous day rushed into her mind. She sat up, excited to start her first day. As Mauve was getting ready she thought over what her grandfather had told her. Just waiting for the students to come for me would be easier, but if I meet everyone then I will be able to help more students. Plus, I would get more experience.
Decided, Mauve walked down to the Great Hall from her office was on the fourth floor. She saw that some students were at their house tables, and others were still strolling in. Up at the teachers table there was an open spot next to Dumbledore, where Mauve had sat the night before.
Students glanced her way, but apparently they were getting used to the sight of Mauve. Some didn't even bother looking, Malfoy was pretending to have a fainting spell while the students around him laughed. British people have a weird sense of humor, Mauve thought.
"Why hello, I'm afraid I never got you name last night." Dumbledore asked once Mauve sat down.
"It's Mauve Kingston, I'm sorry that was incredibly unprofessional of me." Mauve apologized as she reached for the eggs.
"It was unprofessional of both of us. Now, here you do" Dumbledore handed Mauve a very thin book hand bound book. "It should have everything you need to start your job." Mauve opened the book and saw it was only had about ten yellowed pages. Problem was, everyone of the pages were blank.
"How is this suppose to help me?" Mauve looked up at Dumbledore.
Dumbledore smiled, then demonstrated by tapping the book while saying "George Weasley". Instantly a picture of 'George Weasley' showed up on one page of the book. Mauve was surprised to see it was one of the red heads from the train.
But a picture wasn't all the book showed. Every page was now filled with information, and the book had even grew to about one hundred pages.
Dumbledore leaned closer to Mauve and whispered "now be careful not to let Filch, the caretaker, see that book too closely". Mauve was about to ask why when she looked closer at the information in the book. First there was a brief bio, showing that George was in his fifth year and he had six siblings. Two were out of school and the rest were attending Hogwarts currently.
The book then showed the classes George was currently taking. Finally it showed what was taking up most of the pages. All the rules that George had broken, from being late from curfew to taking apart a school toilet, was listed in tiny font. Next to the crime was the displinary action taken, which most of his crimes had none.
Oh, I will have fun with this, Mauve smiled.
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