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Returning was always going to be hard	By : Minervarulez Category: Harry Potter > FemSlash - Female/Female Views: 2884 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 8: September 1^st

The next few days went by in a bit of a daze for Rhiannon. She couldn�t remember being this happy � well that was a lie, she could, it was during her last year at Hogwarts as a student and the year that followed. Rhiannon and Minerva had picked up practically where they�d left off; the only difference was � at the moment � they hadn�t gone any further than a few passionate embraces. Minerva hadn�t let it � something that was kinda getting on Rhiannon�s nerves. She hoped she could change this sometime soon. Minerva � she thought � maybe she was kinda forgetting that Rhiannon was no longer a student here, she was now a colleague, mind you not that being a student had stopped them the first time. Rhiannon smiled at the memories.
Sitting there in her office Rhiannon was trying to make a start (however small) on her teaching plans. She�d kept on promising Minerva that she�d do them that they�d be done before September 1^st, then she�d promise that she�d made a start and that they were nearly finished. But in reality she had never really started on it yet to begin with. Every time she tried to make a start she�d get distracted, her mind would begin to wander or Minerva herself would show up and invite her up to her office for a cup of coffee and a chat. They had spent the majority of their time in each others company since that night in the library (something that hadn�t gone unnoticed by the rest of the staff and had led to idle gossip amongst Poppy, Pomona and Rolanda.) They would spend their time talking about what had happened over the last seventeen years, filling in the gaps for each other. Minerva hadn�t really had much to tell her, she�d spend most of her time teaching here at Hogwarts so other than a few family weddings, births and funerals she didn�t really have much more to tell her and other than helping in the efforts against Voldemort and in the war � a war that everyone had still been trying to deny was even happening. But she had shared a few stories about some of Hogwarts most memorable students to date, since she and her infamous friends had left these hallowed walls years ago. Some of the stories had made Rhiannon giggle and others she just found simply hard to believe. Rhiannon on the other hand had spent the last seventeen years in hiding, moving around a lot and staying in muggle towns and cities. She had been helping her father out by researching protection spells, shielding charms and stronger wards. She�d also found the time to learn about animagi and had even become one herself, an accomplishment she had become incredibly proud of. Even though she hadn�t been able to register, she had decided not to register until the war was well and truly over � she was still meant to be keeping a low profile and the fact she was a Dumbledore secret, to register herself now would be signing her own life away. Rhiannon hadn�t made many friends over the years � if in fact she had at all � the only person she had any real contact with was her father and that hadn�t really been that often. But she had kept herself up to speed with the goings on in the Wizarding world by reading the Daily Prophet and some of the muggle newspapers. Other times Minerva and Rhiannon just enjoyed the company of the other, sitting in silence, reading books, or doing muggle crossword puzzles (Rhiannon�s father had kept a supply of muggle puzzle books as well as his favourite muggle sweets), as they cuddled up on the couch in either Rhiannon�s rooms or Minerva�s.
Now she sitting alone in her classroom trying her best to concentrate on these plans of hers and still she was getting nowhere. Minerva wasn�t even in thoughts of her were driving Rhiannon to distraction � snap out of it Rhiannon� she thought mentally scalding herself. Rhiannon got up from her desk and looked out her text books she�d assigned each of the school years and began flicking through them hoping for some sort of idea about where to start. A few hours later she had managed to get half way through them but without realizing it she had worked all through lunch and dinner but she was nearly finished that was the main thing, the only class she had left was the seventh years. To her surprise though Minerva hadn�t came to check up on her, the last time she worked through meals Minerva found her and she�d been on the receiving end of that Scottish temper of hers, Rhiannon didn�t mind Minerva looked adorable when she was angry and well she hadn�t been angry at her for long anyway. Rhiannon�s mind started to wander again, not that she minded. �God you really do have it bad girl� Rhiannon thought to herself as she remembered the previous evening, she could still hear Minerva�s voice as she told her she loved her, still feel and taste her lips against hers �ARGH� Rhiannon screamed �snap out of it�

�Snap out of what?� a voice came from the other end of the room - and sure enough Minerva had come to check on her.

�Oh nothing� she smiled �What can I do for you?�

�Your weren�t at lunch or dinner, I thought you might be hungry so I brought you something to eat, what have you been doing that has kept you cooped up in here all day anyway?� Minerva asked as she brought the tray to her.

�Oh well��um don�t get mad ok. But I�ve kind of been working on my teaching plans� she gave her a soft smile in hopes that she wouldn�t get angry.

�You said you were nearly finished� Minerva said temper rising

�I�m sorry, every time I started it I found something much more entertaining to busy myself with. And you haven�t been complaining about spending time with me� Rhiannon smiled �But its nearly finished anyway I promise, I just have my seventh years to do, so please don�t be so made with me.�

�How long will you be?�

�Not long, I know roughly what I�ll be teaching them, well with the headmistresses permission of course�

�And what would that be that would require my permission?� Minerva asked curiously.

�Well, as it is defence against the dark arts, and the students need to know how to defend themselves more in these troubled times� she had risen from her seat and was now standing in front of her.

�Rhia, what is it?� she asked again

�Proper defence, duelling, fighting techniques� she said, smiling at the effect her close proximity was beginning to have on Minerva.

�Your serious?� she asked �I don�t know Rhia�

�Min you know I�m right, it has to be done, they need to know how to protect themselves, they have learned everything but this� Rhiannon was nearly pleading

Minerva nodded, �Yes� Rhiannon squealed hugging her tightly and kissing her cheek

�One condition Rhia, that another member of staff helps you, this is going to be a big task�

Rhiannon nodded, �I thought you would tell me this, I know who to ask, and I know you couldn�t get him to return to the school on a permanent basis, but he owns me a favour 2 Rhiannon smiled �I was going to ask Remus to teach these classes with me, unless you�d rather help?�

�Remus is a good choice, but if he turns you down then I�d be more than willing to help you� Minerva smiled �Now eat your dinner and then get some sleep, its late and I�ll see you at breakfast� giving her a gentle kiss on the lips she said goodnight and left Rhiannon alone.

*****
Rhiannon woke up on the morning of September 1^st feeling a little apprehensive, she didn�t know what to expect. She had experienced many 1^st of Septembers yes, but none of them from �the other side� she was a teacher now and didn�t know how the students will take to her, there hadn�t been a female Defence Against the Dart Arts teacher for years. She only hoped this wouldn�t go against her and that the students would respect her authority. But well she would just have to wait and see. Getting out of bed she got dressed quickly and headed down to the great hall. She was late in heading down but that hadn�t really mattered, the food would still be kept warm. She made her way up to the head table and took her seat, there wasn�t many left but Rolanda moved up a few seats and sat next to her �Where have you been, no one saw you yesterday, we were beginning to think you�d done a runner� she laughed

�No such luck� Rhiannon smiled �I was finalising my teaching plans and notes that�s all, I had something sent to my rooms, so I wouldn�t starve�

�Well that is good news, Minerva had enough difficulty finding someone to fill that teaching position you know� Rolanda smiled �You don�t want to have her searching for another so close to the students arrival�

�I know, she keeps telling me about it� Rhiannon laughed

�Ah there you are� came a voice from behind them, it was Minerva, Rhiannon could recognise that voice anywhere. Even across a crowded room she would be able to pick out her voice above all others.

�Here I am� she smiled �Been looking for me again have you?�

�Have you managed to talk to Remus� Minerva asked

�I sent him an owl last night after we talked, he said he can only attend a few lessons, so I�m still going to require someone, so if your still offering?�

�Course, I�ll be more than happy to lend a hand, just let me know what classes Remus can attend and I�ll attend the rest� Minerva smiled her hand resting on Rhiannon�s knee as she sat down beside her.

�Why�s Remus returning?� Rolanda asked, Rhiannon had completely forgotten she had been sitting next to her.

�Oh sorry� Rhiannon smiled �Just a few of my seventh year classes,, Minerva said she�d prefer another to attend those classes, due to there nature�

�What would that be?� Rolanda asked genuinely curious.

�I don�t think that really concerns anyone but Rhiannon and her students� Minerva said sternly

Rhiannon just smiled and continued with her toast and coffee. �Minerva that was a bit harsh don�t you think, its only practical defence I�ll be teaching the students Rolanda� Rolanda nodded giving Rhiannon a small smile but she scowled in the direction of Minerva - what�s gotten into them Rhiannon wondered. She pushed that to the back of her mind and finished her coffee. �Right, I�m going to finish my preparation for my first day of teaching I�ll see you at dinner�

Rhiannon returned to her classroom and started to rearrange the desks and chairs - the hard way without her wand, she enjoyed the exercise, well that was her excuse anyway. There was a giggle from the door way �You know you could just use your wand� Minerva smiled

�Why would I want to do that? are you going to help me or just stand there and watch?�

�I might just watch, I�m enjoying the view� Minerva smiled

�God she�s flirting with me� Rhiannon thought smiling to herself. �Fine� she said as she shifted another desk.

�How long were you going to be? Was thinking we could go for a walk?� Minerva asked

�Well that all depends on whether or not you move your pretty ass over here and help me� Rhiannon smiled as she saw Minerva walk further into the room

�it�s a deal then� Minerva said and she started to help her move the desks, it took them both about half an hour and by the time they had finished all the desks had been moved to one side of the class room, her desk at the other side and enough room for the practical lessons between the front of the room and the desks.

�That�s better� Rhiannon smiled �Now where were we going to go for this walk�

�Put your travelling cloak on its cold outside and meet me in the entrance hall� Minerva smiled giving her a chaste kiss before she left the class room.

�Min�� she shouted, but she never got a reply, she had already disappeared out the room. Rhiannon went and got her cloak and headed towards the entrance hall and waited, a few minutes later Minerva had joined her there and they headed outside. �So where are we going then?�

�No where really, just thought you might like some fresh air� Minerva replied �and I just fancied a walk, a peaceful one before the students arrive and all hell breaks loose�

Rhiannon smiled and linked arms with her as the walked in the direction of the black lake.

�Your unusually quiet Rhia, is everything ok?�

�I guess I�m just a little nervous�

�Why? You have no reason to be, your going to be a wonderful teacher�

�Your just saying that because you know its what I want to hear, but thank you� Rhiannon smiled

�That�s not true, I saw teaching potential in you when you were still a student here, I saw you tutoring your friends, and if I�m honest Sirius and James wouldn�t have passed the dark arts class or there transfiguration final if it wasn�t for you� Minerva smiled.

�Be that as it may, I�m still nervous.�

�Rhia� Minerva turned the younger woman to face her �Sweetheart, you�ll do just fine, I know you will� she smiled and pulled the younger woman into sweet kiss, neither of them pulled away for several minutes, enjoying the way the others lips moved against their own. Rhiannon let out a soft moan as they pulled apart. Minerva smiled and the continued walking around the lake. �I�m still nervous� Rhiannon said, Minerva laughed with her.
Neither of them had noticed another pair of Professor who were outside that morning, Madam Pomfrey and Professor Sprout were near the edge or the forest gathering medicinal herbs for Poppy�s stores. Both of them had been watching the couple for the last five minutes, and looked between each other in shock �We have to tell Filius and Rolanda this one, the rumours were true then� Poppy said excitedly with a smile.

�Why should we tell them, its not fair on Rhia or Minerva. Its their business not ours, you wouldn�t want them gossiping about you would you� Pomona said.

�I guess your right, they do look sweet together though don�t they. Hopefully Minerva will cheer up a bit now, with any luck� Poppy laughed, they went back to picking herbs occasionally glancing across the lake at the couple who were now heading back inside the castle. They were completely oblivious to anything but each other.
Rhiannon shivered slightly �You know what? even with this heavy cloak on I�m still cold�

�Come on lets get you back to your rooms and sitting by the fire then� Minerva smiled as the walked back in the direction of the castle. When they got to Rhiannon chambers they hung up there cloaks, Rhiannon shivered slightly.

�Come on sit down by the fire� Minerva smiled as she conjured up a few flames and a cup of hot chocolate for them both. �If you don�t mind me asking?� she said sitting down beside Rhiannon �why do you think your so nervous?�

Rhiannon looked over at her �I guess� I don�t want to let my father down, I don�t want to mess this up and disappoint him��and maybe�.. I guess I just�� I don�t want to disappoint you�.scared that if I mess this up you�ll leave me�..and I don�t think I could deal with that.�

�I have every faith in you Rhia, your never going to disappoint me in anything, and I promise you now, I�m never going to leave.�

Rhiannon smiled leaning towards her a little �I love you� she whispered softly

�Good� Minerva said closing the distance and pressing her lips against Rhiannon�s, snaking her tongue between her parted lips. They continued like this for a few minutes before both of them felt the need to come up for air. �I love you too� Minerva said breathlessly. The drinks lay forgotten on the coffee table as Rhiannon moved closer again capturing Minerva�s lips once more in another heated embrace, Minerva�s arms moved around Rhiannon�s waist pulling her closer. �Our hot chocolate�s getting cold� Minerva smirked when she pulled away.

�Let it, this is much more fun� Rhiannon smiled trailing kisses down Minerva�s neck, smirking against her neck as she heard Minerva�s soft whimpers. �Mmmm now I�ll have my hot Chocolate� she laughed

�Your one cruel woman� Minerva said swatting her arm. Rhiannon cuddled into her side and passed her the cup.

�I maybe cruel but you love me that way. And well I learned from the best� she teased and sipped her drink.

*****
It had gone 6 o�clock the students would arrive soon and the peace and quiet she had just gotten used to would soon be gone. She smiled as she changed into one of her new sets of robes she�d have to head down to the great hall soon. She looked out her window and saw the carriages in the distance, now seems as good a time as any, she thought and she headed from her rooms and down towards the great hall.

Minerva was already seated at the head table when Rhiannon entered the hall and made her way up through the middle of the tables. She took a seat to Minerva�s immediate right, as that was the seat the head of Gryffindor house took, beside her sat that insufferable Professor Slughorn - please don�t talk to me - she inwardly thought. To Minerva�s left sat Professor Flitwick and next to him was Professor Sprout.

�Are you ok?� Minerva whispered in her ear noticing her uneasiness

�I�m fine, there�s no going back now� she turned to face her smiling �You can�t get rid of me now�

�I wouldn�t want to� Minerva smiled blushing slightly �I need you�

Rhiannon smiled as the doors to the great hall opened and the older students flooded into the room, taking seats at their house tables. Now Rhiannon had extremely good hearing, and she going hear some of the excited conversations going on at the tables by the students, �who�s she?� �she�s hot� �must be the new dark arts teacher� she smiled and looked at Minerva who had obviously heard some of the comments as well �Your not jealous already are you Min?� she whispered in her ear, Minerva turned to face her and only smiled shaking her head. Rhiannon smiled and turned back to face the hall. The doors to the great hall parted and Hagrid entered with a small group of first years following nervously behind him. The stool and the sorting hat had been placed in their usual position at the front of the room, Hagrid was now standing in front of the hall, he turned to face the staff table. Rhiannon smiled at him encouragingly. She had suggested to Minerva a few days ago, that he would be a good choice to conduct the sorting, after all her father trusted him with his life. He smiled back at her and turned back to the trembling line of first years

�Ok firs years, when I call out ur names, I wan you to sit on the stool an place the sortin� hat on ur head� to be sort�d into ur houses�� he said and he started to call out the names one by one. By the time the sorting had finished they had a total of four new Slytherin�s, nine new Gryffindor�s, eight new Hufflepuff�s and eight new Ravenclaw�s now seated at their house tables. Hagrid moved the stool to the side of the hall and took his seat at the staff table. There was a lot of loud chatter once more and Minerva stood to address the hall

�Settle down please� she called above the noise, it took a minute or two but there was silence eventually �Welcome back to all our returning students, and a warm welcome to our new students. I�m glad to see so many of you return to these walls after the events at the end of last year.� she paused briefly and looked around at the sea of faces before her �I�m surprised to see a few of you whom I hadn�t expected to return� she glanced towards the Slytherin table, there wasn�t many of the older ones left but there sitting at the middle of the table was Draco Malfoy, he was sitting alone. �In regards to last years events, I know that the happenings of last year are still fresh in our memories, and I know that we can help each other through it, working together is key this year, a unified school is a safer one, and I know many of the staff agree with me there� she paused again �Now a few announcements before we eat, Mr Flitch has asked me to remind you once again that the Forbidden Forest is forbidden for a reason, and under no circumstances is a student to enter those woods also he has posted a new list of forbidden items on his office door for you all to browse at your leisure� she smirked slightly knowing that most of the items the Weasley twins sold were on this list, much to their younger brothers disappointment. �And I would like to welcome back Professor Slughorn has agreed to return as the Head of Slytherin house and Potions Professor for this year.� Slughorn stood and took a slight bow as the students clapped in welcome, he sat back down again �And also I would like you to welcome our New Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher and new Head of Gryffindor house Professor Rhiannon� there was a loud cheer and a few wolf whistles as she stood up and nodded her head, she noticed that Hermione, Ron and Harry were waving at her from the Gryffindor table and she smiled down at them as she sat down. �Now I know you�ll treat her with the same respect as you do the rest of your teachers. Now I know your all hungry so I�ll not keep you from your meal any longer. Welcome Home� she smiled and waved her arms, as she did food appeared on the tables and she took to her seat again for the remainder of the feast.
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