===September 5 1994===
"I can't believe we're going to learn Defense from an actual auror!" Ron said as they walk towards the DADA class.
"I've heard he was head auror before the mission that got him injured." Lavender says.
"I've heard he's nuts." Neville says
"I don't care if he's a cross-dresser." Harry says. "After having a good teacher last year I'm hoping we end up with another one."
"So far we're one for three." Hermione says. "So there's hope."
"What happened with your previous teachers?" Amanda asks.
"First-year our teacher had You-know-who as a symbiote on the back of his head. Second-year the teacher was a narcissistic phony. Third-year we had a decent teacher, but he was forced to leave when it was discovered he was a werewolf." Harry explains.
"Why would he have to leave just because he's a werewolf?" Amanda asks. "The wolfsbane potion makes them perfectly safe during the transition."
"Some parents got upset that they weren't told at the beginning of the year and started sending complaints." Hermione says. "The Ministry declared him too dangerous to be a teacher so he decided he would gracefully resign instead of creating a bigger mess and fighting it."
Amanda nods. 'Makes sense."
They enter the classroom, Harry and Hermione take their normal seats at the front of the classroom Moody comes limping in the door, he comes to the desk and puts a box on the table. "Alright you, whelps, the Ministry wants me to teach you so here I am. Now, who can tell me about the Unforgivable Curses?"
Hermione and Amanda both raise their hands. Moody points to Amanda. "Name?"
"Amanda Granger."
"I don't recall a Granger on my roster." Moody says.
"Damn magic." Amanda quietly curses as she grits her teeth. "Amanda Malfoy." The class gasps as she says that.
"Alright, Miss Malfoy, let's hear it." Moody says.
"Missus Malfoy." Amanda corrects.
"What was that?" Moody growls.
"I'm correcting you. Since magic has decided to be an utter dick and make me take my husband's name it's Missus Malfoy." Amanda explains.
"Well, Missus Malfoy." Moody says, obviously annoyed. "Would you kindly give us the answer now?" He asks mockingly.
Amanda clears her throat. "In 1717 the International Conference of Wizards classified three spells as unforgivable. Casting any one of the three on another human is an instant ticket to prison."
"That's correct," Moody says. "Now who here knows the names of the spells?" Several hands go up. "Missus Malfoy, put your hand down, I'm not going to call on you again."
"You!" Moody points to Draco who is sitting in the back of the room.
"Draco Malfoy, and the imperious curse."
"Is this your wife, Mister Malfoy?" Moody asks as points to Amanda.
"Yes, sir." Draco admits.
"One of you two change seats so you two are together." Moody instructs. "That way there will be less confusion." The majority of the class chuckles as Draco sighs and moves up beside Amanda.
"Now, Mister Malfoy, let's go back to your suggestion. The imperious curse allows you to override the victims' free will." Moody says as he grabs the box on his desk and pulls the top off of it. What's left is a large tarantula sitting there. "Imperio!" He points his wand at the spider and makes it dance. "As you see, I can make the victim do whatever I want. Now, who can tell me what the other two spells are?" He points at Neville.
"Neville Longbottom, sir." He says, then swallows as he thinks of his parents. "The cruciatus curse."
"Also known as the punishment curse. It causes excruciating pain throughout the body." Moody says. "Crucio!" The spider writhes in pain. "The final one?" He points to Harry.
"The killing curse."
"Right Mister Potter." Moody growls. The spider on the desk is just starting to move again. "Avada Kadavra!" A sickly green light shoots from his wand and hits the spider instantly killing it.
"I really don't think you're supposed to be using those spells in front of us." Harry says.
"Who do you think you are telling me what I should be teaching?" Moody asks angrily.
"The heir of Gryffindor, one of the four governors of Hogwarts." Harry answers.
"So you think you know more than me?"
"No sir, but the curses are called unforgivable for a reason." Harry says. "I don't see why anyone should ever HAVE to see them being used."
"This is Defense Against the Dark Arts, how are you going to learn to defend against these spells if you don't see them in action?"
"So how exactly do we defend ourselves?"
===September 6 1994===
Harry and Hermione are the first to enter the Ancient Runes classroom. Cheshire sits at her desk. "Morning, Missus Meris." Hermione says.
"Morning Missus Potter." Cheshire replies with her namesake grin.
"You look happy." Hermione says.
"I just found out I'm pregnant. It's a complete surprise." Cheshire says.
"Well, you are married." Harry says. "So it shouldn't be a COMPLETE surprise."
"I suppose you have a point there." Cheshire blushes. "I thought my days of being able to have children had passed."
"Aren't there spells and potions to help that?" Hermione asks.
"Or in your case runes?" Harry jokes.
"Of course, if you're trying to make it happen there's plenty of ways to do so, but we weren't trying." Cheshire explains. " So I'm scared and excited at the same time."
"I'm sure you'll be fine." Hermione says.
"You and Malachi will make great parents." Harry says.
"Thank you." Cheshire says with a blush. "How about you two? Any little Potters in there?" She points to Hermione's belly.
"Not yet," Hermione answers. "Though probably not far off with our luck."
=== September 19 1994 ===
Harry kisses Hermione early in the morning waking her up. "Happy birthday."
Hermione smiles sleepily, "my first birthday as Hermione Potter."
Harry nods. "I have a present for you." He hands her a small package.
Hermione sits up and takes the package. Upon opening it she finds a silver charm bracelet. She pulls it out of the box and examines the charms: a black cat; an owl; a book and a lightning bolt. "It's beautiful." She says as she puts it on. "The charms are us, right?"
"Of course."
Hermione smiles and kisses Harry. "It's early enough, I can think of another package I'd like to unwrap."
"Your wish is my command, Missus Potter." Harry says as he kisses her passionately and pins her to the bed.