(5)

"Aright class," I said clapping my hands together, "The Owls test is going to last two weeks and we all know that you're going to spend the time driving yourself mad, so my class from now on will be study hall for everyone- people who want quiet can go into my office, people who want to practice spells or, just have a break from studying will stay out here," I said, looking around at the kids who seemed to be excited not to do any real work,

"Although I do recommend still doing the readings, Dolores isn't going to go any easier on you just because I'm doing this," groans echoed across the room and I chuckled, "Just do it in here if you don't want to do it in her class," I offered and a few people seemed to take that option, others just wanted to goof off. I laughed and shook my head.

Hermione led the pack of studiers and I grinned at her, handing her my office key,

"I trust you'll keep people out of places they shouldn't be?" I asked and she nodded taking the key

"Thank you, Professor," she said, before gesturing for them to follow her.

"Professor!" A voice called, "Can you show me that disarming trick with the sword again? I think I almost have it!" I hurried over, pulling a random blade from the bucket by my desk

"Sure!"

With exams just around the corner, the students stopped visiting me as much, but did pop in and out to ask about a spell or two, that I could help with. When both Harry and Draco rushed into my office, obviously late for detention I waved them off, explaining how studying too much would rot their brains, but if that's what they wanted to do, they should go for it.

Same thing for when Harry rushed into Occlumency, both Severus and I looked at him like he had lost his memories.

"What are you doing here? Go on! You've got a good handle on Occlumency already- go brush up on your other subjects that actually have a test," He sent me a grateful smile and darted back out. I looked over to Severus chuckling,

"Man- I don't miss testing," I said leaning back in the soft chair I had convinced Severus to get in his office,

"Have you ever really done testing?" he asked quirking an eyebrow and thought about it,

"I think I've done some standardized testing," I said, "I don't really remember, I kind of blocked all that out," I laughed scratching the back of my neck. Severus just shook his head at me, lifting his butterbeer to his lips,

"Just wait til it's over- that's when the real fun starts," he laughed and I looked at him, "What?" he asked and I shook my head,

"I think- I think I like you when you don't use that creepy cackle that you just did," I said and his mouth fell open, and winking I darted out of the room, him hot on my heels and shouting obscenities, the children had likely, never heard from their professor's mouth before. I let him chase me around the school for a bit before letting him catch me and drag me back to his office, all the time laughing.

Then I got the worst news of my life.

I had a somber expression on when my next class started up, and everyone, upon seeing it, hushed up instantly.

"So, I have been informed that I am required to give an exam," I explained, and the students looked at each other, worried, but I held up a hand, "I'm not going to give you anything you're not prepared for, and no it's not going to be a written exam," I said, "I have ADHD and dyslexia, there's no way I'm reading all that," The students all calmed down a bit,

"So, I'm going to test you on your sword skill, now the sword is not for everyone, so I will be grading you on your improvement since the first time you've picked up a sword, Hermione, your first so you stop stressing about it, Hasley, your next, then you Franklin, yes you can be next Tate," I said quickly organizing the most worried students first and the less worried ones last, I handed Hermine a sword, and leveled riptide at her,

"Come on then," I said, smiling as she came at me quickly.

"Very good, don't forget that left foot now, yes that's it, oh! You covered your weak spot, very good Hermione," I said tripping her and holding a sword to her neck, "Great job that's an Outstanding for you," I said and a relieved smile fluttered across her face, and I looked up,

"When you finished you can go, just write your name on the board under your score," I said gesturing towards the chalkboard behind me, now, Hasley you ready?"

All was going perfectly well, and I was actually enjoying myself, when a Ron burst through my door, causing everyone to turn to him, he blushed but he still zoned on me,

"They're taking Hagrid away," he said and I looked around,

"Draco, no one is to touch that board understands? I might not be able to read but I have a very nice memory," when a goddess isn't taking it away that is, I said quickly, Draco grumbled quietly but nodded,

"Understood professor," I sent him a quick smile before rushing out.

"Get him, get him!" Screamed Dolores as I approached sending a quick spell out of her wand, which I immediately blocked,

"What in Zeus' name is going on here?!" I asked stunning Dolores,

"Well! I- I-,"

"You went behind my back again, yes I know this. What. Did. You. Do?" I asked stepping closer to her, and knocking her over on her ass,

"I-I- well-,"

"Spit it out," I said, and she cleared her throat, pointing to the half-giant behind me with a shaky hand

"Hagrid has been found guilty of conspiring with the criminal Dumbledore," she said and I looked over my shoulder at Hagrid,

"Is this true?" I asked and he nodded,

"Darn right it is!" he said, not backing down and then I nodded,

"Then get out of here," I said softly turning back to Dolores as he started to back away, "So you thought it was a good idea as the headmistress to interrupt one of the most stressful times as a student for your own aims," I said,

"Interrupting! That doesn't matter!" Dolores cried and I tilted my head, narrowing my eyes at her,

"Since you took on the role of headmistress your first duty is to the students," I said, "Your job is shaping young minds, not chasing after criminals, that's an auror's job Dolores," I looked back over my shoulder, Hagrid was gone, "So next time you decide to interrupt my exams, don't," I said picking up a passed out Minerva and heading back to the castle, brushing past Dolores along my way.

Ta-Da! Heriu Renpet as I said see!

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