CHAPTER TWO
RETURNING HOME
It was rainy morning no one expected. It was September 1st. It was the day Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny were returning to Hogwarts. Harry was now teacher of Defence Against the Dark Arts. Ginny was 7th year as well as Harry, Ron and Hermione. They were at King's Cross right now with Mrs. Weasley going to platform 9 ¾.
-''Let's go kids. Go two at row. Harry, you and … ''
-''I'll go, mum.'' said Ginny. Harry took Ginny's hand and run through the passageway
-''Ron, you and Hermione next.'' They run through the passageway as well. They were followed by Mrs. Weasley. Neville and Luna were already on the platform. They all entered the train to find a compartment. That wasn't a problem there was one free in the middle of the train. It was a bit colder than usually. Ginny was sitting on Harry and he holded her so she wouldn't be cold. Hermione was sitting next to Ron while he was hugging her. It was a normal coming back which they used to know. Malfoy was also coming back. They arrived at Hogwarts and Harry needed to separate from the others. Ron, Hermione and Ginny were already sitting by Gryffindor table and professors entered the Great Hall. McGonagall was now sitting on the place they were used to see Dumbledore. There was also Hagrid, professor Flitwitch, professor Sprout, madam Pomfrey, professor Binns, professor Trelawney, professor Slughorn… It was weird to see professors' table without Snape and Dumbledore. At last they saw Harry entering. Professor McGonagall made headmistress speech, sorting and than announced a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher: Harry Potter, everyone except Slytherin started clapping. As Harry was now Head of Gryffindor he gave all Gryffidors their timetables: Hermione and Ginny were taking Ancient Runes, Transfiguration, Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Care for Magical Creatures and Potions. Ron was taking Potions, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Care for Magical Creatures, Herbology, Transfiguration and Divination. Ginny was also on Divination. Harry had a lot of hours because he had to teach. He somehow managed to take Herbology, Transfiguration, Potions, Divination and Care for Magical Creatures.
The first lesson they had was Defence and it was as usual with Slytherin. Harry was explaining Disarming Charm while Malfoy was laughing and giggling with Pansy Parkinson and Blaise Zabini.
-''Malfoy, is there anything you would like to share with us? So we can laugh too?'' Harry asked him
-''No, there isn't Potter and even if there was anything I wouldn't tell you.''
-''20 points from Slytherin for not respecting a teacher, Malfoy. Oh, and 10 points for disturbing the class.'' Harry said. Ginny, Ron, Hermione, Neville and Seamus were laughing their heads.
-''Do you understand me, Malfoy?''
-''Yes, Potter!''
-''Another 20 points from Slytherin and next time it will be 100 and don't think I'm not capable of doing it. Do you understand now?''
Malfoy nodded his head.
-''I don't hear you saying anything, Malfoy.''
-''Yes, sir, I understand.'' Malfoy said but he didn't want to.
The friends stayed behind after the class ended.
-''Nicely done, sweetie. Malfoy wouldn't do anything stupid this year, I think.'' Ginny said
-''Well done, mate. Bet Malfoy hates you now.'' Ron told him
-''If it's possible for him to hate me even more.'' Harry replied
-'''Mione, what do we have now?'' Ron asked her
-''Potions. You, Harry?''
-''I have…''
Harry was trying to find Monday 5th period. It was written: 3rd grade Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. ''I can't go. I have 3rd grade. Say hello to Slughorn for me. Wait, what's after Potions? I mean it's not a double. Because I have Hagrid. ''
-''Yeah, it's Hagrid. We'll come and get you after Potions or..?'' said Ginny
-''I'll come by dungeons. See you guys.'' Harry kissed Ginny and whispered her ''Bye, Beautiful.''
Harry entered back in the class. ''Good morning, everyone.''
Students went quiet immediately. ''I'm your new professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts, Harry Potter.'' You could hear the whispers all around the classroom. ''Today we will be learning about Kappas. Can anybody tell me what a Kappa is?'' There wasn't any hand in the air. ''God, I miss Hermione in this class.'' Harry thought. -''Professor, can I tell?'' a Ravenclaw raised her hand.
-''Yes, miss…''
-''Alton, sir. Kappa is a Japanese water demon. The water in this hollow is the source of it's strength.''
-''Well done Miss Alton. Ten points to Ravenclaw. So… Kappas live in shallow water. It resembles a scale-covered monkey with webbed hands and a water-filled depression on top of its head. They prey on the blood of humans, strangling anyone unlucky enough to wade into their ponds and rivers. However, a person confronted with a Kappa can do something to protect themselves, either by appeasing the creature or outsmarting it. A Kappa will not attack a person if it is thrown a cucumber inscribed with that person's name. It can also be tricked into bowing, so that the water spills out of the hollow on it's head, rendering it powerless. I want a 5 feet and 10 inches long essay about Kappas and where to find them, how to outsmart it, their physical appearance. Class dismissed. ''
Harry went down to the dungeons. He saw Malfoy and Pansy Parkinson laughing and talking. ''I'm glad we aren't in Potions. Slughorn is becoming stupid. And I can't stand that Mud-blood Granger and those Weasley redheads, no way they are pure-blood. And Potter, saint Potter he is now a teacher but I don't care-''
''Nor do I, Malfoy.'' Harry said ''So let's see. 50 points from Slytherin because you're missing class. Apiece. And let's make it a 70 for insulting Miss Granger, Miss Weasley, Mr. Weasley and a teacher. Now you two are going with me to professor Slughorn and maybe he will take you even more points from Slytherin.'' Harry said
''Professor Slughorn, look who I found on corridor. Mr. Malfoy and Miss Parkinson.''
''Thank you, Harry.''
''Wait, Potter, where have you been?'' Malfoy asked Harry
'' I was teaching 3rd grade and went back to dungeons to pick up Ron, Hermione and Ginny after the class. And who do I find. You two talking and insulting teachers and students. And Malfoy, I stand behind my words so it makes 100 points from Slytherin for not respecting a teacher. Let me see, Malfoy. I think it was 320 points from Slytherin in one day. I think your Slytherin friends are going to be angry at you.'' Gryffindors were laughing really loudly and professor Slughorn was shocked. Harry was right. Slytherins were angry.
-''I believe it's 270 points, professor.'' said Pansy angrily.
-''No it's not, Miss Parkinson, I said 50 apiece not 50 both of you.''
The class was done. Malfoy ran angrily pass Harry. Pansy followed him. Ron stood up and he was still laughing so hard that he couldn't breathe.
-''It's not funny, Ron. You must not dislike your students, Harry.'' Hermione said
-''So… Snape disliked me because of my dad.''
-''That is different. And by the way he also liked you because of your mother.''
-''Look 'Mione, after all these year it's time to get back at Malfoy.'' Ginny stood up for Harry
-''She is right, honey. Malfoy. This is Malfoy we are talking about. Malfoy. The deatheater Malfoy. Draco Malfoy. Lucius Malfoy's favourite and on-''
-''OK, Ron I got it. Fine get back at Malfoy but don't play to harsh. Now they have no chance of winning a House Cup.'' Hermione smiled
-''Let's go to Hagrid's, we have Care for Magical Creatures now.'' Harry told them. Harry took Ginny's hand and Ron took Hermione's so the four friends went down to Hagrid's hut.