 And the Hippogriff Jumped Over the Moon - MsMorgan's EEFFD thread - Sa9+ Unforgivably Cursed | adultescent
“Doo fink datsnu fins gans ar eecher?”
“Huh?” Harry grimaced and Hermione rolled her eyes as she let out an audible sigh. They were used to Ron stuffing his mouth full with food and trying to speak, but they still found it rather revolting.
Ron took a big gulp as he swallowed his breakfast and tried again. “Do you think that’s the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher?” he said while gesturing to a very attractive woman sitting at the Head Table. “She must be a veela!” he exclaimed, eyes wide.
“Honestly, Ron!” Hermione huffed as Harry tried to suppress a giggle. They were also used to Ron thinking every pretty girl must be a veela.
However, Ron was right about one thing. The woman sitting at the Head Table next to Snape – who was giving her sneering, sidelong glances – was, in fact, their new DADA teacher. Or at least substitute teacher. It turned out that Dumbledore was starting to get a little edgy about Lupin’s monthly absences due to his “furry little problem” and wanted to have a more “permanent” substitute to fill in a couple days a month rather than having Snape begrudgingly take over while complaining of neglecting his potions.
The Gryffs had DADA right after breakfast and filed into the classroom only to find the Slytherins – and new teacher - already there.
“Hello my little honeybees. I am Professor Klum and I will be your teacher for the next few days while Professor Lupin is recovering from an illness.”
Hermione looked rather scandalized at being addressed in the same manner one would a four year old, but none of the boys – all of whom were quite suspiciously sitting at the front of the class – seemed to mind. In fact they were all on the edge of their seats, hanging on to every word as the professor continued.
“I have an exciting new project for you all to work on over the next few weeks. We will be designing new fashions for the wizarding world and we will unveil our fabulous new creations at the end of this month during the Yule Ball! Everyone will be assigned a partner and this assignment will be worth half your DADA grade for the year. Remember, kids, style plus creativity equals success!”
Professor Klum’s announcement was met with several audible groans and grumblings about what designing clothes had to do with DADA, while a few people glanced over at a very smug-looking Blaise Zambini. Everyone knew he was quite the fashionista at Hogwarts and was sure to produce a winning design . . .
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