Nico's POV

"Not so fast, Mr di Angelo." A voice called out from behind me.

I slowly turned around, focusing on the source of the voice.

"Oh come on Al, I thought we were on first name basis by now." I exclaimed, a tinge of amusement in my voice.

I heard a collective gasp behind me. I smirked at their reaction.

Al chuckled. "You're right, Nico. Now, it's time for you to redeem your favor. Come up here."

I sauntered up to where the other teachers were sitting. I heard murmuring behind me, the other students wondering what the heck was going on. To be honest, I have no idea what Al is going to have me do.

I reached where Al was, and stood next to him.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome your new Defense Against the Dark Art teacher, Nico di Angelo!"

"WHAT!" I yelled, along with many other people.

All of a sudden, the Hall out broke into chaos.
"SILENCE!" Al called out.

Immediately, everyone quieted down.

"Yes, Nico here is your new DADA teacher. He will also be in the redo 7th year group. " He told them.

I snorted. Al gave me a look.

"Really Al? You're having me teach Defense Against the Dark Arts? I am the Dark Arts!" I huffed.

Al burst out laughing, along with the rest of the demigods in the hall. The other wizards and witches looked around bewildered, confused on what was happening.

Al continued. "Also, for the first half of the year, we will be welcoming back Professor Umbridge, to teach Potions. You will have your original Potions master back on the 1st of January."

Suddenly, a woman dressed in a disgusting amount of pink stood up.

"Hem, hem." She started.

I groaned. The rest of the Hall sighed, as if they knew this would happen.

"It's so very nice to see you again! If you do not know me, I am Professor Umbridge. I'm here to make sure that everything is being taught correctly here at Hogwarts."

After this, I zoned out.  I was tempted to play on my phone, but I figured it probably wouldn't be appropriate. I glanced at Minerva, and she looked like she was going to blow. Al, however had a mask of interest on his face. That is, until he saw me looking at him and he made a face. It took all of my will power to control my laughter.

I decided to see if there was any interesting souls in the castle. To my surprise, there were over 50 unregistered ghosts. I would have to fix that later. I also tapped into my knowledge on Defense Against the Dark Arts. Apparently, Remus used to teach it, but got 'fired' for being a werewolf. Interesting.

Finally, the pink toad was done. The entire hall sighed in relief. I looked at Al, and he went up to continue his announcements.

"We will be having a ball this year, in celebration of the defeat of Voldemort. It will happen the day before summer break. Some new rules have been put in place, and you will do well to follow them. Also, all redo 7th– you know what we are just going to call you 8th years. All 8th years will be put together in their own common room and dorms, since there are not a lot of you. All 8th year classes will be combined as well. Welcome, everyone! And enjoy the feast." Al finished, and food appeared.

I glanced at Al, and he nodded for me to go sit at the Gryffindor table. I was questioned immediately.

"You're teaching DADA? But you're 15!" Ron exclaimed.

"I honestly have no idea why Al chose me for this. I found out when you did." I told him.

"And why are you in 8th year?" Ginny asked.

"I have been taking private classes on the side, so I'm very advanced for my age." The lie rolled off my tongue.

Finally, they stopped asking me questions and ate their food. It looked delicious. I didn't eat anything, just took in my surroundings. I looked up at the ceiling in the Great Hall. It was a perfect copy of the sky. It even had Zoe's constellation.

Eventually, the feast was over and it was time to head to our dorms. Al was leading us, and I was hanging in the back, talking to Harry and Draco.

"So, anything happen here that I should be aware of? We don't learn much about history outside of America." I told them.

"Well, Harry here defeated Voldemort once when he was a child, and again last year! He also defeated his followers called Death Eaters. Voldemort used horcruxes to split his soul into parts. Harry dealt with him almost every year at school and he defeated all of the horcruxes. And now Voldemort will never come back!" Draco gushed, making Harry turn a bit red.

"Wait, this guy's name is Voldemort? Doesn't he know that means 'death flight'? And his followers are called Death Eaters?" I snorted.

"Well, his real name is Tom Riddle—" Harry started.

I interrupted, my voice angry. "Tom Riddle? I hate that guy. Asshole had to go and split his soul, and cause so much paper work."

Harry gave me a weird look. I shrugged. I decided I better ask Al what the hell he was thinking by having me teach DADA. I reached the front of the line, and found Draco and Harry right behind me.

"Al, what the hell are you thinking? I don't know how to teach a class!" I exclaimed.

Al chuckled, that twinkle in his eye ever present. "Just do what you think is best. Feel free to ask Remus for help. Also, feel free to teach them combat without wands, seeing as that is your forte." Al suggested.

"Ok, thanks Al." I responded.

I felt a familiar chill in the air. The chill of the undead. I used my powers to figure out exactly who and what it was. Peeves, the poltergeist. And he was coming this way.

He reached us quickly, and started to make the hallway rain. The students all groaned in annoyance. Peeves laughed. He still hadn't noticed me yet.

"Peeves," I taunted up at him.

He froze, noticing me for the first time, and immediately stopped his prank.

"I-I'm s-so s-so s-so s-so-sor-sorr-sorry m-my l-lo-lor-lord. I did, I did not , I didn't see you there." Peeves rambled, before scrambling to bow down.

"Get up Peeves." I commanded in a bored tone.

He was shaking, and looked around in fear. The other 8th years looked at me.

"Now, I don't want to hear anymore incidents. Now scram, or." I paused, then continued to do in my best impression of Draco. "My father will hear about this."

Peeves ran away, and the rest of the group was laughing. Well, Draco punched me in the shoulder, but then started laughing. When the laughter finally seized, confusion arose.

"Oi, Nico, how did you do that?" Ron asked.

"It was something I learned in one of my private lessons." I lied.

"Can you teach me?" Harry asked.

"I don't think so. It was one of my inherited abilities, that they unlocked during my lessons." I explained.

We finally reached the common room.

"Olympus Almighty." Al said to the portrait.

I snickered, and Al had a slight smile on his face. 'Mione, Neville, and Draco were trying their best to hold in their laughter.

The common room was pretty big. There were 3 couches, and 4 arm chairs. There was a huge fireplace, and a coffee machine.

"Boys on the right, girls on the left." Al announced, before leaving.

I walked up the stairs, and passed by doors.

Neville Longbottom

Dean Thomas and Seamus Finnigan

Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy

Finally, I came across my room

Nico di Angelo

The dorm room was huge. It was all black, some sun decorations on the walls. This made me snicker. There was also a basin, with a prism next to it, and a bag of drachmas. There was also a balcony.

I sent Will a quick call. After telling him that if anyone at camp wants to contact me, have them send a letter, I swiped through the message.

I decided to figure out some lesson plans, since I would be teaching a class.  I want to have Remus come teach for a week in November. From the 10th to the 17th. I sent him a quick letter, asking him if he would be available.

At 2 am, I was done with my first 3 months of classes. I took a break, and decided to sleep on it. I would find out my classes tomorrow, and when I would teach. After an hour of trying to fall asleep, I finally did, ready for the year ahead.

A/N: hey guys!  Sorry for leaving you on that cliff hanger. Also, special thanks to @Lilith359 @Living_life_4_ever @PerliNat and @TriangleSupporter for your comments! I missed the 700, and 800 mark, but thanks for 900 reads! I never would have expected to get this many reads, so thank you! Make sure to vote and/or comment if you enjoyed! And feel free to send me suggestions. Thanks so much!
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-Ashe