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Chapter 5 – Of Announcements
Hermione and Draco spent some time chatting about his potions company. She learnt that he had started it from the ground up about 2 years ago and now had 3 other people working for him. They made mostly healing potions for St. Mungo's but also did a little extra on the side for a client that would pay. Nothing bad of course though, good potions only.
They talked for what seemed like ages, until suddenly Professor McGonagall was demanding all their attentions towards the front of the Great Hall.
'I would like to announce the appointment of a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher from among your own ranks. It might not come as a surprise to many of you who I have chosen, but of course it is for a great reason. I would like to congratulate Harry Potter on his success on gaining the position.' Professor McGonagall announced with her arms opened wide and a smile on her face.
Harry walked forward to the front of the room and waved at everyone, people applauded politely, while Hermione, Ron and Neville clapped their hands with great fervour. Luna on the other hand broke into some strange dance, which later according to Neville was a dance for Harry's luck in the new job role and to keep away some mystical creature which would endanger him.
'And finally I would like to have a quick chat to a couple of you, could Hemrione Granger and Draco Malfoy come and meet me at the front of the room please' and with that McGonagall stepped down and stood waiting for Hermione and Draco.
'Well looks like we better go over there and talk to her then Granger' Draco said to Hermione.
'I suppose so Draco, I wonder what she wants to talk to us about, I don't think I have done anything wrong. Have you done something. I mean surely what could she have to say?!' Hermione was starting to sounds slightly panicked.
'Granger, just be quiet and come with me, I think you might have drunk a bit too much already' Draco stood up and grabbed her arm and dragged her along with him towards the front of the Great Hall.
'I'm not drunk,' Hermione mumbled under her breath.
'Of course not,' Draco retorted with a smirk.
Before long they were both stood before Professor McGonagall, she was smiling broadly at them, her hands clasped loosely in front of her, in one of her hands were several sheets of parchment.
'Glad you both could join me, won't you follow me into this room for a moment?' McGonagall asked them, leading them towards the trophy room at in the corner of the Great Hall. Pushing the door open and closing it behind them.
She conjured up some comfy chairs into the middle of the room, one for each of them, arranged in a loosely circular formation, well as circular as you can make with three chairs. McGonagall took one of the chairs and gestured towards the other two encouraging Hermione and Draco to sit down.
'So what did you want to talk t us about Professor?' Hermione said as she and Draco sank into chairs.
'Well as you now know I have offered the job of the new defence Against the Dark Arts teacher to Harry Potter, and I also have a few other teaching positions that require filling, and I thought it was best to offer the roles to Mr Malfoy and yourself first. I feel you both fit the job roles very well.' She paused and shuffled some of the papers she had in her hand, organising them into two piles.
'Miss Granger, as you know I am now headmistress of Hogwarts, and I have been trying to keep up with teaching too, but I think I am starting to feel the strain,' Professor McGonagall handed Hermione one of the piles of parchment she had. 'How would you feel Hermione about becoming the next transfiguration teacher?'
'Oh Professor,' Hermione said, in awe, flipping through the parchment contract in her hands. 'I don't know what to say, I would love to!'
Professor McGonagall laughed at her enthusiasm, 'You don't have to make an immediate decision yet, although I would like one in the next week, and of course the contract signed too.'
'Of course Professor, I'll have to talk to the Minister, but I am sure he will understand and I'll hand in my notice and get these papers to you in the next few days'
Draco had watched the exchange between the two woman and wondered what job Professor had in mind for himself, he couldn't think of a role in which he thought anyone would want him teaching their children. He tried to think to think of which subjects he had been best at while he was at school, all he could come up with was DADA and Potions.
'Mr Malfoy,' Professor McGonagall said turning to him, holding out the second pile of parchment, which he took. 'How would you feel about taking the role of Potions master, I mean Horrace has been filling in for the moment, but I know he doesn't want to continue with the job.'
'I don't know what to say,' Draco started, 'Are you sure you wanted me teaching here, considering my past?'
'Mr Malfoy, I couldn't give two shakes of a thestrals tail what everyone else thinks, you have a thriving potions business from what I hear, you were also very good at the subject while you were at school from what I understand.'
'Thank you Professor, I'll bring the paperwork to you by the end of the week.'
McGonagall looked very pleased with herself. She had managed to get two new teachers in her school, both fantastic in their fields and would greatly benefit Hogwarts and its students.
'Well that's all I wanted to say, if you would both like to return to the party, start to talk to your fellow professors, and remember we're on first name terms now you work here, it'll be Minerva from now on if you please.' She smiled at Hermione and Draco and then swept from the room.
'Well Granger,' Draco said turning to Hermione, 'How would you like to go and celebrate our new jobs and say a toast to working together'
'I would say that is a good idea Malfoy, lead the way' she stood up and followed Draco from the room, with the intention of indulging in some wine and champagne back at the party.