53 Small talks

Blair was sitting on the teacher's table waiting for the students to enter the Great Hall. Sadly enough Gilderoy Lockhart was sitting beside him. Blair wondered why the old man recruited this narcissistic bastard as a DADA teacher. To his annoyance, most of the students were looking worshippingly or pointing their fingers towards the professor who was sitting by his side. He was definitely going to ask Dumbledore about his mental health after the sorting ceremony, Maybe the old age has finally caught up to him.

The first-year students entered the hall lead by the transfiguration professor. Blair glanced at the Slytherin table. Sirius was happily taking with his two friends, Nott and Greengrass. he observed them for few more seconds before turning towards the Gryffindor table. Both of the girls were talking to their own friends. Strangely enough, he couldn't locate Harry and Ron on the table. He will have to talk to the Weasley brothers after the ceremony. Minerva began to call out names and students began to come forward for the sorting. Blair began to observe the new students, He recognised only one in that group, The youngest Weasley. Arthur introduced them in the Diagon Alley. Blair had a good impression of her. Suddenly his eyes fell on a black-haired boy wearing shabby black clothes at the very corner of the group, He was observing the great hall closely. What attracted his attention was not his clothes or face but his brown eyes. They were dead, there was not a single him of emotion, Blair recognised those as he also used to have those eyes when he first lost Olivia.

"Nicholas Prince."

The boy with shabby clothes came forward before sitting on the stool. Blair watched him in silence as the boy remained sited on the stool. It has been 3 minutes and hat still hadn't decided the house for the boy. Strangely enough, Snape was also looking at the boy with curiosity and surprise. Blair ignored it and continued to stare at the boy. After a few more minutes the hat shouted.

"Ravenclaw."

The boy silent got up from his chair and went towards the Ravenclaw.

'I have to keep an eye on him'

Blair gave a last glance before going back to observing the ceremony, Which went smoothly.

After the ceremony and Fest Blair got up and followed Dumbledore as he wanted to talk to him. Snape, Minerva, Harry and Ron were standing in front of the office.

After everyone entered the office.

Snape placed a copy of Daily Prophet on the table with the title.

FLYING FORD ANGLIA MYSTIFIES MUGGLES.

Blair gave a quick read before glaring at the boys.

"Please tell me this wasn't you."

" The train isn't good enough for the famous Harry Potter and his faithful sidekick, Weasley. Wanted to arrive with a bang, did we, boys?" Snape said softly.

"No sir it was the barrier at the King's cross, It..."

"Silence" Snape said coldly.

"Let them explain first," Blair interjected. "Tell me this wasn't just to make an entrance."

"The barrier was close before 11 AM. We didn't know what else to do."

"So first thing that came to your mind was to highjack your father's car and fly your way to Hogwarts," Snape said with his usual sneer on his face.

" You could have just waited for your parents to come back from the platform. They would have apparated you to Hogsmeade." Blair sighed.

"We will go and get our stuff.", Ron said in a hopeless voice.

"And why is that Mister Weasley," Blair asked.

"You are expelling us, aren't you"

"Not today, Mr Weasley," said Dumbledore. "But to let you know the seriousness of your actions, I will be writing a letter to your families."

Snape looked as though Christmas had been cancelled. His Sneer deepened, "Professor Dumbledore, these boys have flouted the Decree for the Restriction of Underage Wizardry, caused serious damage to an old and valuable tree — surely acts of this nature —"

"It is up to professor Mcgonaglle to decide what punishment is appropriate for them Severus," Dumbledore said calmly while sitting on his chair. "Professor McGonagall, If you please take them with you."

The transfiguration Professor nodded before taking the boys with her. Snape followed right behind her.

" Kids these days" Blair gave a sigh before sitting on a chair in front of Dumbledore."How do they even think of such a marvellous idea"

"Well, they are kids."

"Anyway I am starting to question your decisions, What were you thinking recruiting that narcissistic idiot as a DADA professor, First it was Quirrel and now this idiot."

"He is a fraud."

"If he is a fraud then why did you give him this position."

Dumbledore just gave a smile.

" You are the one teaching them the real defence against dark arts, I can afford to hire people for other purposes."

"It's not defence against dark arts, it is more like I am teaching them magic which is very close to dark arts." Blair muttered." I am teaching them to fight."

"But you and I both know, it's an absolute necessity, This will prevent so many casualties in the upcoming war."

Blair nodded in agreement. It was only the matter of time before Voldemort would rise again and Blair was giving his best to train every single student in Hogwarts to prepare for his second uprising, At least this kids can protect themselves when necessary, it will save many lives.

"Why don't you run for Minister of Magic election. It can help us fight that bastard during his second uprising even more effectively."

" I don't believe my old bones could handle such big responsibilities."

Blair rolled his eyes.

"Anyway Blair I know you want the students to be prepared for Tom's next uprising, But please go a little easy on them. They are still children."

Blair just gave the Headmaster a soft nod.

Next day, 2nd year duelling classroom.

Blair entered the class with the bang and began to send stunners everywhere.

" CONSTANT VIGILANCE, Ok class come at me with everything you got."

Sirius was the first one to attack in response. He had already got used to his father's strange behaviour.