There was another gasp when the Headmaster introduced Sirius Black as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts Instructor. As the muttering died down, Dumbledore said that Professor Black was a former Auror, who had a large amount of experience to draw on in teaching the subject. As Sirius stood and waved to the students, a cheer rose from the Gryffindor table, lead by Harry and Hermione. Sirius looked over and grinned at them, before sitting back down.