" well, to be honest I'm very disappointed in the ministry of magic especially the new minister, he is a greedy man who takes any advantage to his selfish interest. And the ministry is like a getaway ticket for some families now. So, I don't see any purpose in that job anymore. As for the curse, I have an amulet to protect me from that. I discovered it in one of my trips ", Richard said.
Dumbledore didn't say anything. He threw a candy into his mouth and chewed on it in silence before saying," muggle studies is also empty. Why don't you opt for that? ", Richard said," it doesn't suit me. I'm an auror professor. My job involves fighting. So this job is the most suitable for me. Besides, I'm not incompetantorblacking any experince. I even tutored some rookies in the auror department. I'm best suited for this job. don't you agree? ".
Dumbledore said," seems like you're determined to do this job. But be careful Richard, if you want to quit halfway just tell me. No need to put yourself in danger ", Richard nodded," I'll certainly tell you if a situation like that occurs professor don't worry ".
Dumbledore said," then I welcome you as our new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. Professor Richard, the term begins in two days, It would be better if you design your class schedule and design the circulum for your classes ".
Richard smiled and extended his hand while Dumbledore took the handshake. " Good luck Professor Grey. I hope you will do better than others in this job ", Richard nodded. Just then the headmaster's office door opened and a man walked in complaining," Dumbledore, are you mad? I heard from Minerva you hired Grey as professor- ".
The moment snape saw Richard, anger flared in his eyes. Richard smiled and said," hello professor snape. How is my favourite potions professor doing these days? I heard you're the same as always from trainee aurors. Is that right? ".
His smile seemed to irritate Snape even further. He turned to Dumbledore with a cold look who just ate another candy. Snape then turned to Richard and said," I hope you won't be as incompetent in teaching as you are in potions during your Hogwarts years ".
Then Snape stormed out of the headmaster's office. Richard said," that's quite rude. He didn't even ask how I was after almost four years ", Dumbledore sighed. Richard said," anyway, looks like I'm also going to be quite busy. I need to design the circulum and see the schedule of my classes. I'll take my leave headmaster ". Dumbledore just waved his hand to Richard as a bye.
Richard returned that day and reviewed the schedule before finalizing the classes. Then he prepared circulum after reviewing how the past professors did. Then he wrote them in a parchment and sent them in a letter to Hogwarts.
He decided take the train to Hogwarts for the big day. Because it's been four years since he last boarded the train and also to see the student levels especially the protagonist trio. He packed his luggage and arrived at the king's cross station.
When he approached the entrance to Hogwarts express, he saw a bit with black hair and green eyes, wearing baggy clothes and broken spectacles. He is looking around in confusion. While a group of redheads, the weasleys are entering the passage to platform 9¾.
Richard got there with a smile and said," hello Mrs Weasley, how are you? ", Molly turned around and saw Richard. She smiled and said," as usual Richard, not very good with my little troublemakers. I hope you're doing fine dear. Bill mentioned you in his letters, and Arthur also told me about your deeds in the ministry. He is quite disappointed when he know you resigned though ".
Richard said," what can I say? Those fools are very irritating. And I found a better job too. I'm the new DADA teacher in Hogwarts now ", Molly looked surprised," that's quite the change and also quite a brave decision you took there Richard, be careful in Hogwarts ".
Richard nodded and turned to three remaining kids," this must be Ginny Weasley. Your brothers mentioned how you're so full of energy and you must be Ronald, Charlie told me once you play chess very well. And who are you? ".
[ Ginny Weasley ]
[ Talent Rating : A (S) ]
[ Special Talent : Sharp Senses ]
[ Affinities : Charms, Dark Arts, Quidditch ]
[ Ronald Weasley ]
[ Talent Rating : A (S) ]
[ Special Talent : Strategic Mind ]
[ Affinities : Charms, Alchemy ]
[ Harry Potter ]
[ Talent Rating : S (??) ]
[ Special Talent : Sharp Senses, Parseltongue, Horcrux ]
[ Affinities : Transfiguration, Charms, Quidditch, Dueling ]
Richard asked the system,' explain why there are two ratings? '.
[ Talent Rating can be varied and can be upgraded ]
[ It involves certain unknown factors that can grant ability to face certain circumstances ]
[ Since this will be quite variable in others, the talent Rating will be considered of a higher grade temporarily ]
' that means, Harry and Ron has the help of fate or plot armour in otuer words ', Richard thight while Molly said," no time for introductions here Rick, the train will leave soon. Let's go ", Richard sighed and followed Molly. He boarded the train with Harry and Ron. They sat in a cabin while Harry and Ron looked a little nervous.
" Ron, I can understand if he is a little nervous, but why are you also nervous here? We met so many times. Your brothers are my friends and juniors. Why do you look like I'm some kind of terrifying dark wizard ", Richard asked.
Ron said," uh, it's nothing broth- *ahem* professor. I'm just a little scared as you're now a professor who is going to teach us ", Richard smiled and said," come on Ron. That's in Hogwarts. And Dumbledore hasn't announced me as a professor yet. So no need to be that nervous ".
Richard then turned to Harry and asked," and you must be? ", Harry said with a timid look," Hello professor, I'm Harry Potter. Nice to meet you ", Richard shook his hand and said," hello Harry Potter. It's nice to meet you too. Many spoke that you will come to Hogwarts this year. Seems like it's true ".