So Much for No Strings Attached

Chapter 99 A Very Different Hogwarts

Draco blinked but then smirked, 'so a Headmaster who doesn't feel the need to hide from his students.'

'Now, I think I should introduce to you the new staff and staff changes,' Flitwick continued. 'Starting with I am sure some of you are already acquainted with Professor Sprout who will be taking over as Deputy Headmistress.

'Professor Bathsheda Babbling. Professor Babbling is the new Head of Gryffindor House. And Professor Septima Vector who will be taking over as Head of Ravenclaw now that I am headmaster. And Professor Aurora Sinistra will be taking over as Head of Slytherin House.'

Draco and the rest of Slytherin house clapped enthusiastically welcoming their new head of house.

'Yes, congratulations to the four of you. Your heads of houses will be there to discuss the changes with you in a House meeting after dinner,' Flitwick continued. 'For the first years if you remain seated and Charity Burbage, your Year Head will lead you to your new common room.

'Now onto the changes in teachers. Professor Esmee Dearborn will be taking over as Professor of Charms,' Flitwick began.

'Professor Balthazar Crouch will be taking the Defence position which you should be glad to know has been cleansed of the curse on the position so we can hope to see Professor Crouch here for many years to become,' Flitwick continued. 'And our new potions professors Marisa MacGroy and Paul Karume. Professors Dhavul Thakur and Kelda Bimp will be taking over as History of Magic professors which I am sure has come only late. And our new core subject professors -Professor Virginia Orpington for English, and Professor Lucia Bancroft for Magical Theory.

'Then onto our new optional subjects Elizabeth McKendrick who will be taking Duelling. Rafaella Vane who will be teaching Healing. Eveline Toots who will be taking Wizarding Politics and Introudction to the Wizarding World for our younger years.'

Draco clapped politely as each teacher stood up as they were introduced. Draco was feeling rather excited by what the new year would bring with new teachers and classes. It was amazing what the Dark Lord had got accomplished in only a few months.

'I am sure your Heads of House will talk to you all regarding your options with the new subjects on offer,' Flitwick said. 'Additionally, I would like you to welcome Madam Umbridge of the Board of Governors who will be conducting investigation into the running and teaching of Hogwarts. I implore you all to make Madam Umbridge feel welcome whilst she is with us.'

'Somehow I think he's less happy than he's acting,' muttered Theo.

'Of course not,' sniffed Daphne. 'Everyone knows she hates non-humans.'