At Hogwarts

After the encounter with dementors nothing mentionable happened. The Hogwarts express soon reached the Hogsmeade station and students deboarded it.

As was the norm, the first years took the boats under Hagrid's lead while the remaining students took the other path.

Antonio followed along with the students amidst their chatter. Few were questioning his identity while pure bloods whose parents were connected with the ministry were showcasing their knowledge by announcing the purpose of his arrival at Hogwarts.

The large group walked for few minutes when the finally reached the main gate of Hogwarts. Minerva McGonagall stood their awaiting their arrival with a stern expression.

"Welcome back everyone," her voice boomed as soon they reached near her.

"Please follow in an orderly line to the great hall without any noise," she announced. "Head boy & girl and prefects please take the lead."

"Mr. Olario," said Minerva as she stared at Antonio and then towards the golden trio, "Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley and Miss. Granger, I would prefer a word with you all before you go towards the great hall."

Antonio nodded already having a guess what this was about while Harry and his friends looked at the transfiguration mistress in confusion.

They followed Minerva into an antechamber just close to the main door.

The group of 4 waited for Minerva to speak as they stood facing her.

"Mr. Olario," she said. "I received a letter from our newly recruited DADA professor. He informed us about what happened in the train."

She sighed deeply, "And I am grateful for intervening in time and saving these 3 students."

"It is my duty, professor," Antonio muttered.

Minerva smiled, "To be honest, during your school days, I would have never believed that you would turn out to be such an exceptional wizard."

Antonio nodded but did not give any oral response.

Minerva was about to speak more when Poppy Pomfrey came hustling inside the chamber.

"Though Mr. Olario prevented any mishap, it would be better if the three of you get yourself checked," Minerva addressed to the 3 Gryffindors.

A complicated yet hateful like appeared on Harry face.

"But professor, we are fine. Nothing happened to us," Harry protested.

Pomfrey acted as if she did not hear Harry and marched towards him.

"Dementors in the school," she was exasperated. "I cannot believe it… do they want to kill us?"

Antonio did not linger their anymore.

He took his leave, "Will see you later, professor."

"Yes," replied Minerva. "Headmaster Dumbledore wishes to see you in his office after the feast."

Antonio nodded and walked towards the Great Hall.

.

.

.

Antonio arrived in the great hall not from the front gate but from the chamber behind the teacher's table. Most of the students barring the first years were already on their seats and were excitedly waiting for the sorting to start.

As usual Dumbledore was sitting in the centre on his throne like chair. At his immediate right was an empty chair meant for Minerva.

Hagrid was also occupying a chair fit for his size. He found himself an empty chair between Remus Lupin and professor Bathsheda Babbling.

"Good evening professor Babbling," he greeted the ancient runes professor.

"Olario," Babbling replied with a raised eyebrow. "Never though that I would see my junior back here."

Antonio gave an awkward chuckled, "I had also not expected you to take up a professor's job at Hogwarts."

Bathsheda Babbling snorted slightly in response. A small smile hung across Antonio's lips as he shook his head in amusement.

Bathseda Babbling was an old acquaintance of the old Antonio. She had been two years senior of his in Hogwarts and somehow they had build a good relationship over the years.

But after Antonio had fled Britain, he had not kept in touch with anyone and that included Babbling.

Antonio then turned towards the new DADA professor, "Hello, Mr. Lupin."

Lupin raised an eyebrow, "Do you know me?"

Antonio nodded his head, "Who did not know the infamous pranksters of Hogwarts."

As to clarify the situation, he added, "I was 3 years your senior at Hogwarts."

Remus Lupin nodded in understanding, "And I assume you are auror Antonio Olario, deployed to catch Sirius Black?"

Antonio nodded with a glint in his eyes, "Yes and I hope you will be of help when I bring Black to justice."

An uncomfortable expression took over Lupin Face but nonetheless he still nodded, "I will be of help wherever I could."

Antonio gave a satisfied smile as his gaze shifted towards the sorting ceremony which was just about to start. Harry, Hermione and Ron were also present in the great hall.

The sorting was completed without any difficulty with every table cheering the loudest whenever they got a new member.

After the sorting, Dumbledore announced for the feast and Antonio dug in the varieties of food which had appeared on his table.

.

.

.

[Got my P@treon. Support me if you like my story. Advanced Chapters and my other fanfiction available.

p@treon.com/Novelcorner

Replace @ with a.]

[Thankyou for reading. Rate, Review and Comment on my novel. Also send the power stones]