Present Mixed in the Past

Chapter 52| Umbridge More Like Um Bitch

After the Tournament, things at Wizengamot had gotten tense. Umbridge had gotten into her head about how they should add more laws and regulations to Creatures again, using Harry's outburst as a reason. The people weren't as quick to trust her or Dumbledore. Somewhere in their minds, they felt like there had to be a reason.

To put it to rest, the young Lord allowed his memories of the incident to be shown.

"My creature had felt like I was danger. As it is becoming common knowledge among the younger generation, the Creature side of a wizard only becomes out of control when threatened or in danger. I do apologize for the havoc and possible trauma toward Ronald Weasley, but I also can't forgive what he had tried to do to me."

Many of the other Lords nodded in agreement, silently thinking that the boy had gotten a deserved punishment. He wasn't even dead! Just scarred! Looking to the twin Lords, a few weaker faced people flinched from the wrathful look on their face.

"No, we should try to increase the knowledge of Creatures and make laws that actively protect them." Lord Weasley claimed, his other half nodding.

There were quiet murmurs of agreement, whispers of what could happen to their children should they be forced in a similar position. No, they needed to do something to protect their children.

Umbridge had hated that, but there was little that she could do. Instead, she somehow was able to convince the Board to allow her to teach the Dark Arts seeing as Moody was just too intense, and an Auror. However, with pressure from the three Hogwarts Heirs, someone else was in charge of talking about Creatures. With very little convincing, the Heir Slytherin was tasked with this.

The school wasn't happy to hear about her. Many students have heard about her... less than popular opinions and the types of laws she likes. With almost no encouragement from Hare and Owl, some of the future reporters were able to dig up on her family history. It was pretty alright, the main problem was with her specifically.

Then came to her introduction. The only peace the children had was when she finally stopped talking thanks to Marvolo interrupting her!

"Doloras, the students are growing hungry, and your pretty words are boring even I. Please get to your point so we may eat."

A couple of students stifled their laughs as they saw her face turn as hideous a pink as her clothes.

With a huff, she concluded herself quickly, finally sitting down so Dumbledore may finish his own speech. After that, everyone ate as fast as they could, seeing as their food time was cut in half. The Hufflepuffs were sure to mention it to the Kitchen Elves before bed, they don't want them to be upset at the lack of food being eaten. It wasn't their fault after all.

Eventually, things had settled with her... Mostly. Her first lessons made her the most hated teacher, even against the old ways of Snape! Yes, he had gotten better at teaching since he had joined the Council. Anyway, learning theories were good, at least a little, when it came to the written tests and reasons, but everything else was clearly lacking.

Professor Marvolo's class on the other hand talked extensively about Creatures and their strengths and weaknesses. Like how many Raven Creatures were attracted to shiny things or death and how Phoenix Creatures were attracted to death and fire. However, both were also weak against each other and certain types of poisons he didn't want to get into yet. He did teach a few spells to daze them, however.

Ron and Ginny were taking plenty of notes on this. They were becoming rather studious Weasleys, which concerned their twin brothers. They were sure they were up to something, but at the current moment, even they couldn't think of what it could be. Besides, after almost a month, they had to deal with the bitch.

Yes, like the time before, she tried to take over Hogwarts. It wasn't as easy this time, with Hogwarts being more united than it probably ever had been! No student truly wanted to side with her, and her rules were pushing people more and more to the extremes!

No wearing the uniform improperly, even when you had no class- this led to a lot of students going to class in transfigured muggle clothes as protest. The clothes were still very polite and formal, but not Wizengamot approve.

No students of the opposite sex should be within three feet of each other- trans and nonbinary students came forward, a little hesitantly, but forward, nonetheless. Of course, this made the Witch mad! Like she raised her wand to a student mad! Thankfully, McGonagall stopped her, reprimanding her with clear hatred in her eyes.

This scene easily made the front paper the next week, the picture and recount taken by the budding reporter Collen. He was furious at the treatment of his fellow classmates! Especially since the person that bitch raised her wand to was one of his possible future contacts! They both agreed on that, so maybe future lover too? Who knows.

It got worse from there, but the students did their best to stay together. Stay united. There were two leaders from every House, not Perfects but normal students, that would converse about everything that was happening. This kept misinformation and most rumors and lies to the bare minimum. They didn't want to be divided. Of course, some of those people were part of the Council, but so what?

Another thing that very much annoyed her, was the fact that students only showed up for the attendance and the homework, after that, they got their real lessons from Marvolo. She tried to accuse the Heirs, likely something that Dumbledore was able to whisper into her ears, of turning the students against her, but it was easily debunked! In fact, no one from Harry's close circle had said a word about turning to Marvolo for help! Maybe have Owl mention his scores on the subject, but nothing else.

By the time Yule was over, she was finally gone and removed from her state of power. This little trip had showed everyone who she truly was and it was vile. Vile and disgusting enough that not even Fudge was able to save her. No one would've been able to save her. The only thing she could hope for, was that someone would give her a job cleaning the floors.

Hey! So, sorry for not updating anything in a while. School's been kicking my ass and I hadn't been feeling inspired, so sorry. I hope you like the chapter though!

~SR