Meddling With Potions

First Day of Teaching, First Day of a New Life

Disclaimer: I only own Aurora and any other OC's. Remember, I will occasionally use quotes from both the books or movie, depending on the scene; I do not own direct quotes or phrases. UPDATE: I do not own any of the chapter pictures. All were found via Google.

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"Good morning students!"

"Good morning Professor Warrington."

It was ten o'clock in the morning as Aurora walked through the aisle of one of her new classroom, she turned around as she reached the front and observed those who were in her class. There were familiar faces she recognized from the feast the night before and smiled when she noticed Harry Potter was in her first class of the year. Taking a deep breath, she told herself that it was now or never to begin her career as a Professor at Hogwarts.

"So how is everyone doing on their first day of school?" A few students mumbled a reply which caused Aurora to laugh out loud as the students stared up in awe at her reaction. "Oh, come on, it's early in the morning on your first day at Hogwarts. So..." Looking around the room, she pointed to a student in the back with blonde hair. "What's your name and what was your first class?"

The Hufflepuff female responded, "Hannah Abbott and I had Herbology before this."

"Alright! Herbology is great, you'll love it! And..." Pointing near a student near the front with red hair who sat next to Harry, she asked again. "Same to you. Name and class before this?"

"Uh...Ron Weasley, and I had Transfiguration."

"Oh, Transfiguration, one of my favorite classes when I was at Hogwarts. But, I digress. We will have time throughout the year to discuss other matters outside those of what we will learn within this class." Walking around the desk that stood in front of the students, she faced the students and began mentioning what they would learn throughout the year.

"Let us begin with this question: by raise of hands, who in here was raised within the Muggle community, whether you are Muggle-born or a mix between the two worlds?" About two-thirds of the class raised their hands as Aurora clasped hers in front of her chest. "Alright, and I'm assuming the rest of you were raised within the Wizarding community? Please raise your hands." The remaining numbers did. "Alright, who here can tell me why I asked such a question on the first day of school?" A young, female Gryffindor student raised her hand. "Yes, Ms...?"

"Hermione Granger, Professor. You asked such a question because this class will revolve around Muggle culture and you most likely wanted to see the ratio of those who have been around Muggle culture and those who may not have."

"Exactly Ms. Granger, five points for Gryffindor." The Gryffindor students within the class smiled as their house received points for the end of the year. "Now, for those who aren't aware, there is a Muggle Studies course that is taught by Professor Burbage; however, that particular class focuses on the technology and what it's like to live a day-to-day life as a Muggle. In this class, I am going to be teaching you Muggle History and how their community has thrived without the ability to use magic." The students who were raised with Muggles throughout their life were saying ooo's and aaa's, until one particular student raised his voice.

"And what's the point in all of this?"

Raising an eyebrow, Aurora turned her attention to the student and pondered why the individual would say such a thing. "Hm, Mr. Malfoy, is it?" The blonde Slytherin nodded. "Let me ask you this...have you questioned any of your other teachers why they are teaching you the subject of their classes?" He shook his head, but Aurora could tell that he was fuming on the inside. "Though, as I have stated, it is the first day of school, but please note that I will not tolerate behavior such as yours within this classroom. We are here to learn the ways of the Muggle community that encompasses the Wizarding World. The purpose of this class is to teach everyone in this room humility and respect for those that do not have the ability to use magic, such as yourselves."