Harry Potter
Desperate Times
Summary : Just how desperate did the search for a new DADA teacher get?
Entering Professor Dumbledore's office for his Occlumency lesson, Harry found both Professors Dumbledore and McGonagall. Looking slightly shell shocked, they were sitting on opposite sides of Dumbledore's desk with tea service and a single parchment laid out between them.
Before taking a sip of her tea, Professor McGonagall pointed out. “He clearly put a lot of effort into the application. He spelled most of the words right.”
“He's not entirely without qualifications.” Dumbledore pointed out.
“He is the only applicant to date.”
Noticing Harry standing in the entryway, Professor Dumbledore waved him in. “I'll be with you in a moment, Harry.”
Professor McGonagall shook her head. “I cannot believe we are seriously considering this.”
“Yet here we are - seriously considering it.” Dumbledore repeated what she had already said.
Having put together that they were talking about the DADA teaching position, Harry listened curious.
Professor McGonagall's eyes narrowed. “What I am most afraid of is what he will use the salary for. No!” Shaking her head, she picked up the application. “We are not hiring Peeves."