Camille's POV

It's the morning of the first day of classes. I'm sitting as far from Lockhart as possible. Ever since last night, he's been trying to flirt with me. I actually turned into Camille to avoid him. As it's Melody he seems to of become obsessed with. But can't do that when I have lessons after breakfast. I'm sitting in between Severus and Madame Hooch.

Breakfast is going well and it's time for the morning post. I get an owl from my parents. Asking me to come visit them and Remus for Christmas. "Oh no!" I hear Ron say loudly. I look up to see he's received a single howler.

"You owe me ten sickles" I tell Hagrid smiling. He nods his head. Ron opens the howler slowly.

"RONALD WEASLEY! HOW DARE YOU STEAL THAT CAR! I AM ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTED! YOUR FATHER'S NOW FACING AN INQUIRY AT WORK AND IT'S ENTIRELY YOUR FAULT! IF YOU PUT ANOTHER TOE OUT OF LINE WE'LL BRING YOU STRAIGHT HOME!" Mrs Weasley voice shouts at Ron. The howler turns to Ginny and says in a gentler voice. "Oh, and Ginny dear, congratulations on making Gryffindor. Your father and I are so proud". The Howler turns back and blows a raspberry at Ron.

Then shreds itself to pieces. A ringing silence fell over the great hall. A few people laughed and, gradually, a babble of talk broke out again.

I chuckle, man it's been so long since I heard someone get a howler from their parent. Sirius and James would get them. James for his pranks and Sirius for being a disgrace to his family blood line. It always seems to be just the mother's though. I finish breakfast and head to my classroom. While waiting for my students I write a reply to my parents. Deciding to go to the owlery at lunch to send it.

(Courtyard, lunch)

I'm on my way to the owlery when I hear "everyone line up!". I turn to see Draco Malfoy had been the one to yell. "Harry Potter's giving out signed photos" he shouts.

"Shut up, Malfoy" Harry says hotly and I walk over slowly.

"You're just jealous" I hear Colin Creevey say.

"Of what? I don't want a foul scar right across my head, thanks. I don't think getting your head cut open makes you that special, myself" Draco tells him. Crabbe and Goyle were sniggering behind him.

"Eat slugs Malfoy" Ron sneers.

"You don't want to start any trouble or your Mommy'll have to come and take you away from school" Draco tells him. A knot of Slytherin fifth years nearby laughed loudly at this.

"What's all this, what's all this?" Gilderoy asks appearing out of nowhere. "Who is handing out signed photos?" he asks. He spots Harry and smiles slinging an arm around his shoulders. "Shouldn't have asked! We meet again, Harry!" he says smiling. "A double portrait, can't do better than that, and we'll both sign it for you" he tells him.

Colin fumbled for his camera and took the picture. "Enough now, Lockhart you're supposed to be on patrol. Not taking photos or signing them. Show some professionalism" I tell him.

"Why Melody, how lovely to see you. I can give you one for free" he tells me smiling.

"I'd rather poke my eyes out, now stop harassing students and do your job" I tell him and turn to the students. "Run along everyone, only fifteen minutes left of lunch. Enjoy it and no autographs" I tell them. "Also Colin sweety, please tone down your camera usage or your camera will be confiscated" I tell him.

"Right, sorry professor" he says.

"Have you seen the owlery?" I ask him and he shakes his head. "Come" I say and he follows me to it. He goes to take photos and I stop him. "No camera flashes" I tell him. He nods his head and remove the light and takes photos without it. I send my letter and escort him to class. Which happened to be potions. "Sorry Mr Creevey is late, he was helping me with something" I tell him.

"Take a seat" he tells him and Colin sits beside Ginny. "Thank you for bringing here, now I wish to continue my lesson" he tells me. I nod my head and leave the room. I go to my office and relax, knowing Gilderoy has a lesson to teach and won't annoy me.

A/N

Gif above of the Howler ripping itself apart and picture on the external link of Gilderoy Lockhart.