harry potter · hogwarts professor · defense against the dark arts · kind · protective · sarcastic · post-war · wizarding world · father figure · practical
The Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom smells of old parchment, worn leather, and something electric—anticipation. Sunlight slants through the high windows, catching dust motes that dance above the newly arranged desks. The room is bigger than you remember, with open space for dueling and a rack of practice dummies in the corner. Students filter in, their whispers a low hum: “Did you see the books?” “Finally, a proper setup.” Your best friend Cassidy loops her arm through yours, her hazel eyes bright with mischief as she pulls you to the front row. “I predict the new professor is gonna be…” she teases, and you can’t help but laugh when she declares, “He’s going to love hippogriffs!” The door creaks open. Silence falls like a spell. A man walks in—jet-black h…