Demigods at Hogwarts ~Paused~

The Opening Feast

Harry POV

After sitting down at Gryffindor table I scanned the Teachers table for the new teachers. 

There was a black-haired middle-aged lady, but I didn't pay much attention to her. 

What made me curious was two young teachers (like our age) who were talking to Hagrid.

"Look, they must be the new teachers," Ginny said leaning in to nod her head towards the teachers.

"They look very strong, they must be good," I say. We continue discussing the teachers. 

We went through the sorting. After we still continued talking about what each teacher would be teaching and what would their personality traits would be.

"I reckon either the blond female or the male are the defence because the black-haired, middle-aged lady would be muggle studies," Ron said.

"The blond on is scary, like look at her eyes," Ginny said, I saw Hermione tense up a little for some reason.

"I reckon that the male is like the chill but strict." Ron continues.

"Yeah, I think ..." I began

That was until Professor McGonagall stood up to address the school.

"Welcome to another year at Hogwarts, before I say anymore I would like everyone to have a minutes silence for everyone who passed away during the events that unfolded during the 2nd Wizardry War." 

We had a minutes silence.

"Okay, I would like to introduce our new teachers. First is Claire Unfoly who is teaching Muggle Studies. She stood up and bowed. There was a light applause.

"People may be wondering what the new subject is. It is compulsory and that is Mythology, which is being taught by Annabeth Chase."

The other female with curly blond hair with scary grey eyes stood up and bowed with the applause. 

"And our last teacher joining us this year is our Defence Against the Dark Arts and he is our new Gryffindor Head of House. Please let me introduce Percy Jackson." McGonagall said.

He stood up and bowed very quickly and sat back down next to Hagrid. 

"Reminder, Mr Flich has asked me to say that all Weasley Wizardry Weezes items are banned and that the Forbidden Forest is out of bound unless you are with a teacher. This will mainly be Professor Hagrid and Professor Jackson." With those words, murmur broke about questions to what we would be doing in DADA that involve the forest.

"Due to the effect of the war, Professor Jackson and Chase will be doing counselling for people who are having a bad day and are struggling with the war. Feel free to come and talk to them as they have gone through similar if not worst experiences so please, do yourself a favour.

Now help your self to the beautifully prepared feast." McGonagall stated sitting down.

Food appeared and we all helped ourselves. 

"What do you think about the counselling that the new teachers are doing?" Ron asked.

"And what about them having going through worst experiences then us." Ginny said.

"I don't now. Do you think you might go?" Hermione said after swallowing some potatoes.

"Maybe, let's see how good of teachers they are before considering it." I say piling a roll onto my plate. 

"What do you guys think about the mythology class? Personally I think it would be rather interesting. Bringing us fictional information. It might help us to move on after the war. Also the teacher looks very smart," Hermione asked.

"Looks can be deceiving," I say.

"Very true. I don't think they are British otherwise we would've seen them attend here," Hermione said.

"I reckon they must be America, they are like the most stereotypical looking Americans." Ginny said through tearing about some steak with her teeth. I laughed at her with her trying to pull apart this steak. Ron and Hermione join in.

After dessert, Professor McGonagall let us go. We waited for everyone to leave. 

"Mr Potter," I turned to face Professor Jackson.

"Yes Sir" I say, thinking what have I done wrong already.

"There's no need to call me sir, it makes me feel old. I just wanted to let you know that I have booked the Quidditch Pitch for you this weekend for tryouts if you want. It want for us to get an early start this year." Professor Jackson, said smirking.

"Oh, thanks. I was going to talk to you after my first DADA class about." I reply back.

"All good and also, I have forgotten to tell the Prefects the password. It's Riptide, just incase all the house is waiting outside. Gods that would be funny. I will see you in class," he said turning to hold hands with Professor Chase.

He seems like a good guy. 

"Come on" I say as we walked up to the Gryffindor Common Room. As Professor Jackson said, it seems like all of Gryffindor Tower was outside.

"Everyone shut up, the password is Riptide," Ginny shouted over all of the talking.

Everyone fell silent as some first year said Riptide to the Fat Lady, it opened up and everyone cheered as we went inside.

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I really enjoyed this chapter.

I was the first interaction between Percy and Harry, which was fun to write.

Please comment your opinions and I hope you enjoyed.

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Published 8th of September