Once Harry was in the privacy of his own room, he pulled the letter out of his robes. The seal on the letter was of Hogwarts. Harry quickly broke the seal and read:

Mr. H. Potter

The 'curse' that has made it impossible for Hogwarts to keep a regular Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, has once again struck. We, the staff, have deliberated over the subject for a long enough period of time to finally decide on the person we would like to fill the position. Your exceptional amount of experience on the subject of fighting and defending yourself from the dark arts has greatly influenced our decision to invite you to join the staff of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Head Mistress,

Minerva McGonagall

Harry wasn't actually surprised about the letter. He knew that Hogwarts perpetually needed good defense teachers. Without much thought to it Harry scribbled a small acceptance note at the bottom of the scroll and magically sealed it. He tucked it back into his robes. Hearing a noise behind him, Harry turned and saw Tonks standing in the doorway, all signs of shock still very prominent on her face.

"Tonks, guess what."

"No, not another surprise. Harry, I can't take many more of them." Tonks came into the room and sat down on Harry's bed. It was really only his in name, as they had been sharing it since that first night. Of course, nothing ever happened while they shared the bed. Tonks had grown considerably on Harry, but he simply refused to put her in an uncomfortable situation.

"I've just become a professor at Hogwarts. The staff is experiencing its usual shortage of Defense professors and they chose me."

Tonks laid back on the bed; Harry's surprises were really beginning to ware on her sanity. Her eyes were staring blankly at the ceiling as if it held all the answers to life, the universe, and everything. Surely, she thought, he didn't just say he was a professor at Hogwarts. Certain that she was losing her mind, Tonks staid where she was and didn't say anything.

"What do you think Tonks? I have accepted, but I have a small problem here."

"What is this 'small' problem you are having, Harry?"

"Much of it centers around you."

"What?"

"I'm going to take this job at Hogwarts and I want you to come with me. I'm not moving into the castle; I'm going to stay in the village and walk or fly to school."

"I'll go with you of course. I have no where else to go." Of course I'll go with you, you great prat. Not only have you helped me through my problems, but I think I'm beginning to fall for the great Harry Potter, Tonks nearly said but was able to bite her tongue and keep her thoughts private. She sat up on the bed and looked at him. "When do you want to go house shopping?"

Harry smiled at the eagerness that Tonks exuded about the idea; he had just about convinced himself that she would hate the idea and want to stay in this apartment. He thought about her question; it was too late in the evening to go house shopping tonight, so tomorrow would be the best time. Harry told Tonks his thoughts about a good time and she completely agreed. Tonks and Harry spent the rest of the night talking about his new job, what he would teach, how he would teach it, and fairness in house points.

"Harry, you do realize that you will have to be fair to all the students, including the Slytherins." Tonks said from her spot in the bed next to Harry.

"I had thought about it and I do realize that I'll have to be fair. I won't take any points away unless they really deserve it."

"That's good. Goodnight Harry." Tonks leaned over and kissed Harry on the cheek before rolling over on her side.

"Goodnight Tonks." Harry turned the lights off and went to sleep.

They were up bright and early the next morning; despite the fact that their talking had lasted long into the night. Tonks had woken Harry up at right after the sun crested the buildings around them. Harry had been sluggish from the few hours of sleep he got the night before, but quickly brightened at the idea of a new house. Harry showered and dressed in record time.

Harry and Tonks were getting ready to apparate into Hogsmeade when Harry's doorbell rang. Harry approached the door slowly, he had a feeling that he wouldn't like what he saw on the other side. Peeping through the viewer, Harry flinched back; it was Hermione. He had been correct; sometimes he hated being correct.

Harry slowly opened the door and let Hermione in. She wasn't wet, so she hadn't finished the riddle or grabbed any of her books.

"Hello Hermione… nice day isn't it?" Harry asked, trying to figure out what she was up to.

"Yes, Mr. Potter, it is a lovely day. In fact, I think I'll go home and grab some of my books and take a swim." Harry flinched back, he knew what was coming. "This means war Harry. I will get you back. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But, it will be soon. It will hit you so hard, you won't know left from right or up from down." Hermione turned and after saying a quick farewell to Tonks, left..

Harry looked at Tonks and shrugged before closing the door. Hermione was right pissed and there was nothing he could do about it. Harry grabbed Tonks's hand and apparated away.

A/N Hello readers and reviewers. Another short Chapter… again. I promise, the story will see a lot of action soon. Lot's and lot's of action.

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