"Moving on to the next list of classes I wish to combine in the curriculum," Marvolo deliberately looked at his notes while Lucius and Barty focused on smothering their laughter at the comical looks on Dumbledore's face, "I wish to introduce Elemental magic and Astral magics for pupils beyond OWL. Oh, and not to neglect the classes on Creation and Alteration of spells and Rituals from 3rd year. Their core will be developed enough to wield them. And while Creation and Alteration of Spells might be an Elective, the rest should be added as the Core classes."

"Lord Slytherin," Dumbledore loudly protested, "I can not in my good conscience permit you to allow my pupil to practice such dangerous and highly unstable magic!"

"Oh? Dangerous and highly unstable, you say? Care to explain?" Marvolo said in a sweet mocking tone which made Dumbledore bristle even more.

"There had been too many injuries and even death because of these kinds of practices."

"Yes, there had been too many accidents in these kinds of practices, only because they didn't know what they're doing, having no knowledge beforehand. There is nothing wrong to make sure they learn them firsthand in a safe and secured environment, and what's better than learning them in the classroom under an expert's careful observation?"

"That's...actually convenient and very insightful of you, Lord Slytherin," Lucius feigned a surprised look then looked thoughtful, which straightened the rest of the governors as they all look at it in a positive light now. This time, Marvolo had to bit the inside of his cheeks to smother his laughter. As he expected, most of the wizards are like sheep, they look up to someone as the leader and follow their path of choice. At the moment, Lucius is their leader, and a positive comment from Lucius made sure to have an assertive impact on the rest.

"I absolutely refuse to - "

"Oh God, Dumbledore, can you just shut up for a moment and let others discuss it already?" Omar Abasi snapped, glaring at him, "Unlike you, we care for our children." He added haughtily, basking in the chance to finally have an upper hand on the senile goat. Barty and Lucius smirked at each other, and everyone else ignored them and proceed to speak as if they didn't hear him interrupt.

"You're right, Malfoy," Babbling nodded sagely, "The young peoples are always looking forward to an adventure, and what's better than try an unknown kind of magic? You can not stop them from being fools, the least we can do is to make sure they're being fools under our watch." Which earned a nod from many of the professors, all familiar with the rebellious phases of their pupils.

"But who will teach them?" Madam Longbottom frowned at the others, "We do not know who could introduce them to the Elemental or Astral Magic!"

"We know who mastered those arts and are the best on introducing to the young generations," Lord Slytherin looked at her pointedly, "An Unspeakable."

"You think they would consent to take classes in Hogwarts?"

"We could make a petition on it and ask the Minister's permission," Lord Slytherin glanced at Lucius, "If you could arrange a meeting between a representative from the governor and the Minister?"

"Of course," Lucius nodded, "And I believe it will be more beneficial if you're the one to address to him about it. I am certain he will be more susceptive to your sound reasons." Lucius gave a small smirk. All the better as they finally have an official reason to meet with Fudge before tomorrow's Wizengamot session. Not only Fudge will be malleable to their suggestions, he will do absolutely anything  Lord Slytherin 'suggested' after his Lord made a generous donation to his causes.

Lord Slytherin, for his part looked pensive at the offer, which made Gethsemane and some others inclined to make sure he agrees, the lad is passionate and charming enough to make the Minister see their reason, "We're sure Minister would love to hear from the wizard himself, Lord Slytherin."

Marvolo still looked unsure, looking at the rest of the governors, "If you're quite certain..." Manipulation at progress to its finest, he is the master of it, of course!

"We are," They all nodded firmly, while Augusta just shrugged, she doesn't care who takes the charge. And yes, she is okay to let the children learn in a safe environment. She remembered during their teenage time some of their colleagues were injured when they tried and botched a ritual for not knowing how to perform. She would rather not let history repeat itself, now they have a chance to rectify it.

"And what about Rituals and Spell Creation and Alteration?" She inquired.

"I know a brilliant Ritualist, I can ask him if he is amenable?" Marvolo offered, "Lord Gornuk, he's one of my acquaintances."

"A Goblin?" Filius asked, surprised. They're about to have a Goblin professor? That's new!

"I am sure at least  you  wouldn't be in a predicament with it?" Marvolo asked the Half-Goblin Professor, amused to see him blush.

"But by the current law, a creature does not have any rights to teach!" Marcello Russo raised an eyebrow at Marvolo.

"Ah, so you'll agree if they had the rights?" Marvolo imitated him raising his eyebrow the same way, amused.

Russo snorted, but didn't reply, and so did Dowager Longbottom who let her lips curl just a tad while Dumbledore frowned. They are Wizengamot members as well, and they know very well which bill is going to be offered tomorrow. Looks like they now know where Lord Slytherin stands among the voters and has quite the confidence on which side will win. Longbottom has been pondering on it, not coming to a decision. But even she has heard Lord Gornuk is a brilliant Ritualist. If he agrees to teach, Hogwarts will flourish. Looks like she found which side she is going to be on.

In Dumbledore's case, he frowned at the implication. No, however unfortunate it is for young Remus, he understands that he can not let the bill pass tomorrow. It will give all the Dark Creatures like the Werewolves and Vampires to wreak havoc everywhere. He needs to talk with some of his old friends to make sure they're on the right path to voting. But before he even processed everything and open his mouth to let his opinion known to others, the topic of discussion has already changed.

"The last being the Creation and Alteration of Spells, any ideas?"

Lucius cleared his throat to take the attention, "May I suggest Mistral Fontayne Wesia née Malfoy? Even though quite old, she is still among the most brilliant Spell crafter to date I have the pleasure to know." And she was born a Malfoy, however distantly related. It will bring more good light to his family.

"While it's true, isn't her granddaughter more amenable for the position? She is young and brilliant as well."

"You can not be serious!" Omar Abasi sputtered, "She married a Lovegood! They all are barmy and insane, going on and on about some imaginary magical creature in The Quibbler!"

Marvolo looked up from his parchment to pay more attention to it. While it's not known to everyone but he remembers that Lovegoods share seer blood, and so does Wesias as they descend from Cassandra Trelawney's daughter. A marriage between them? This is bound to be interesting. And he can't let the opportunity of meeting another seer pass.

"Does it matter what they speak of in their magazine?" Marvolo frowned at them, "If she is gifted with the art of Spell Creation and Alteration, then she can be a valuable Professor. You can't call it 'insane' without sounding hypocritical, you all let a ghost teach Magical History for decades!"

Awkward murmurs rang throughout the room, letting Lucius know all are in silent agreement and he will handle contacting Pandora Lovegood née Wesia.

"Thank you, so it's confirmed then." Marvolo nodded as Lucius added the names to the list, "Anyone has any questions?"

"Lord Slytherin, if I may," Myra Curio spoke up, looking at the notes in front of her, "If Madam McGonagall is thinking about taking only the responsibilities of Deputy Headmistress, we should also think about a new Transfiguration Professor," Myra Curio offered, earning affirmative murmur.

"I can recommend Emeric Switch?" Minerva McGonagall offered as she peered at the governors, "She is one of the brilliant Transfiguration masters and she was my mentor. If she can't give us time, she can at least give some recommendations."

"That is a good suggestion," Marvolo nodded as they jolt down her name and address as well, "We shall endeavor to bring her with us. Anything else?"

They shook their head. Marvolo nodded, "The next issue, The Defence Against Dark Arts class. I hear there was some accident with your previous professor?"

"Yes," Minerva pursued her lips thinly, "He died by snakebite a couple of weeks ago."

"Which I still have doubts," Marcello Russo narrowed his eyes at Dumbledore. Ah, someone is not happy! "My brother wasn't someone who will visit the Forbidden Forest on his own at night, there must have been something that compelled him."

"That's unfortunate," Marvolo bit the inside of his cheeks and kept his facial expression cool and calm, "Is it true that the post has some curse on it? I heard no professor succeeded in teaching for more than a year? Is that what had been working behind your brother's untimely death?" He frowned as he looked around the professors, genuinely curious about what they had to say.

"It is a popular belief that The Dark Lord has cursed the position," Albus informed him keeping his eyes on him. But the Wizard looked genuinely curious and confused. It made him wary again. Does that mean Slytherin is really not Tom? Unless... he is a brilliant actor?

"That's...inappropriate. Why you didn't let a curse-breaker examine it?"

That made wheels turn in everyone's heads as they all turned towards Dumbledore at once, wishing to learn the answer as well. If the curse is true, then why Dumbledore didn't do it?

Dumbledore froze when everyone's attention turned at him at once, inwardly cursing Slytherin six-way to Sunday. Yes, he had always basked in everyone's attention and awe of him, but not accusation and glares. Albus winced under Marcello Russo's fierce glare, remembering it has been his brother. Damn the Slytherin boy, did the blasted Wizard come into the meeting with the sole purpose of turning everyone against him? Even his colleagues are looking at him disappointed.

Why can't they just see he is a dark wizard? Why they're agreeing with him so quickly, so eagerly? He noticed even his colleagues have started treating him with the respect that Albus deserved, not Slytherin! They never agreed with him so eagerly! Is it because Slytherin is on the Sacred Twenty-Eight list, and Dumbledore is not? But Dumbledore did so many things for society, he deserves the same treatment! Is it because Slytherin 'owned' Hogwarts? Are they going to accept whatever lies the boy keeps sprouting?

"I hadn't believed that Voldemort truly cursed the position. If so, I would have discovered it long ago." Dumbledore said without an ounce of his jovial nature, ignoring the way everyone jumped around him at the blasted anagram. Marvolo inwardly rolled his eyes at the hypocritic wizard.

"Regardless, we can't let that continue for more than it had been." Many people agreed with him at that, "Is it true that you haven't found a Defence Professor yet?"

"Yes," It was Minerva who replied.

"Lord Crouch, what is your impression on this matter?"

Barty straighten up, frowning with a calculating gleam in his eyes, "How about changing the name 'Defence Against Dark Arts' to simply Defence class? If You-Know-Who had truly cursed the position, he must have used the name to tie the curse on it, it's a matter of simply changing the name. Besides, it's not like we're learning Defence against only dark arts, we're learning to defend ourselves in any hostile situations, let it be some unfriendly opponent or a boggart, right?"

At the suggestion, everyone looked either stupefied or astonished as they all stared at him, including Dumbledore who had completely lost his twinkle as he gaped unattractively. Barty suppressed his urge to giggle at their flabbergasted faces. While it was true that his Lord had cursed the position, it is also true that the curse doesn't take effect if it's someone who has his Lord's approval. And it's not like anyone can actually know that the one who cursed the position is sitting right between them and brainstorming ideas on how to remove the said curse. The entire situation is so funny, that it's becoming hard to not laugh. Barty made sure not to glance at Lucius or Severus, knowing their laughing eyes might make him lose control and he will burst into hysterical giggles. Oh, he can't wait to tell Hadrianus, he will surely find it funny as well. And Bella and the twins, when they return home.

"Ah, thank you for the suggestion, Barthélemy." Marvolo nodded, rolling his eyes inwardly at the bloke's struggle at containing his laughter. Oh no, he is doing a good job at it, but Marvolo had known him for too long to not pick up the tiniest clues of sparkling eyes and biting of lips.

"I am sorry, but who are you again?" Dumbledore asked, noticing how similar he looks to Bartemius Crouch Jr, though he is at least 5 or 6 years younger than the deceased wizard and his accent has a French tinge.

"Barthélemy Crouch, at your service," Barty waved at him cheerfully, "Lord to Crouch Estate. I am here to take the Defence position."

"I haven't heard about you before," Omar Abasi peered at him.

"That's because my father moved to France before my birth," Barthélemy shrugged nonchalantly, "I grew up there and had been traveling around the world after completing my mastery, but then Gringotts contacted me to inform my uncle's unfortunate death. Upon hearing my arrival in Britain Marvolo contacted me for the Defence position, that's why I've decided to move in and now I am here."

"I see," Dumbledore nodded, his twinkle back in his eyes. Yes, he did hear about Crouch's elder brother moving into France, so he knows the story has at least some truth in it. "And you're here because Lord Slytherin contact you?"

Barty snorted, "If you want to ask how I know Marvolo, you have to be more direct and polite, Dumbledore. Besides, it's none of your business." He frowned at him.

"I am merely concerned, my boy. I have never heard of you before today and all I'm hearing is that you've moved to Britain at Lord Slytherin's request."

"I am not your boy," Barty made a distasteful face, "It is Lord Crouch or Professor Crouch for you, Headmaster. And I moved in because I wanted to spend more time with my little Godson. I didn't have anything left after my mother's death, after all." Which was true enough. Anyone can see that in his wide expressive eyes which earned the young wizard more sympathy points from others.

"Regardless," Marvolo spoke before Dumbledore pressed for more answers than he wishes to reveal today, like questions on who is his Godson, "Barthélemy is here to take the position of Defence class, he is qualified, having both Defense and Charms mastery and yes, I agree to the name change. Any objections?" He looked around as people shook their heads. "Good, Lucius, I believe you'll arrange the paperwork regarding the name change."

"Of course, Lord Slytherin," Lucius nodded as he added it to his ever-growing list.

"Perfect. Now, about the History professor," Marvolo started. "I have noticed persistent bad grades in that class for decades. And when I inquired about it, I've learned it's a ghost who teaches the subject. This can not continue."

"Cuthbert Binns has long been Professor at this school," Dumbledore frowned at him, "I know you went to the Durmstrung Institute so you don't know what it was like to study here, but the students enjoy his lectures."

"Is that so," Marvolo deadpanned, "Then pray tell, why there is at least 98.67% drop rate of History after OWLs?"

"It's merely children being children, nothing else - "

"Oh honestly Albus," Pomona snapped, before turning at Lord Slytherin, "Please don't mind him, Lord Slytherin. I have been hearing complaints from several badgers of mine, and every one of them is frustrated with Binns, telling me they can't learn anything from him. According to them, the only topic he teaches is Goblin wars."

"It's true," Filius piped in, followed by Severus.

"That is unacceptable," Marvolo frowned, "If children do not learn our glorious Magical History, they will never learn our true ways, they will renounce our tradition and Magic will suffer for their less than proper proceeding. I can not let that happen. They deserve to learn our excellent classical and medieval history and the beautiful tales of Lady Magic, grand Origin of Nine Realms, and the stories behind Magical creatures, the Inheritances, and Blessed Constellations."

"Hear hear," Several governors and professors agreed, Omar Abasi being the loudest among them.

But Dumbledore was panicking inwardly. He can't let children learn the Olde ways, what if they chose Dark paths as many others had before? What if they accept the revolting and unnatural things like Creature Inheritance and Necromancy? This is outrageous! He did so many things, sacrificed so many lives to make sure that both of them are declared illegal in Britain, and had Kill On Sight order on them to stop spreading such filth among other pure children! If the Muggleborn learned about them and realize that they are something like a 'blessing from Lady Magic' or something scandalous like that, they will accept them with open arms! And he can't let that happen! If they are truly something like 'Blessing from Lady Magic', then he would have some creature in his blood as well. He deserved the blessing too, did he not? He did so many things for society, after all! He can't let it happen for the Greater Good!

If the muggle-borns understand their place in the Wizarding World, they will never look up to him anymore, they won't ask him to be their guide. Because if they realize their place, why they will need someone to fight for their rights?

That blasted wizard! Why does he have to be the Slytherin scion? Why he couldn't have been born in some insignificant houses where his words would have been discarded, instead of taken into any consideration? Tom Riddle had been the same as him, just some insignificant Slytherin bastard! And he made sure Tom didn't realize his heritage before its late. And now this boy came out of nowhere demanding to be the owner of the Hogwarts! The sheer audacity...Dumbledore suddenly stopped. Hold on, didn't Tom have the same goals as him? Segregation from Muggles, acceptance of Muggleborns in Pureblood society and teach them their places and bring back old ways? Then how... Dumbledore widened his eyes.

Blast! Lord Slytherin is Tom!

Voldemort is back!

Dang it! Why Severus didn't tell him anything? Does that mean the traitor went back to his old master? But from what he saw, Severus had been curious to learn about him too! Does that mean Tom doesn't trust him anymore to summon him?

Which one was it?

While Dumbledore was having a quiet mental breakdown and panicking inwardly, the discussion was still being held around him.

"There is one Greek Historian I know, Paul Herodotus, he was a Professor of Ilvermony," A quiet voice spoke up, taking attention from everyone bar Dumbledore. Marvolo looked up to find the Muggle Studies Professor Quirinus Quirrell, who spoke for the first time that day, "He had retired, but he was