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It didn’t really bother him though so he stepped forward onto the path the water revealed as it moved. He was just about to cross when he caught sight of a car speeding right at him. The car was coming out of the very statue that was supposed to prevent accidents and yet Severus was inches away from being rundown …
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In a flash the water around the statue whirled around cloaking Severus in a protective barrier and forced the car up into the air removing all it’s traction. As the young male driver, who seemed to be suffering a panic attack over what nearly happened, was pulled out by the water tendrils the statue came to life and looked down at Severus and the car. Her eyes looked worried and pissed at the same time. The orb in the statue’s hands began glowing red and several Aurors appeared with Adina …
“dear Merlin! Medical assistance now! Get the rune masters here and the Director of Decoction too!” Adina yelled in an authoritative voice, which was different from her usual friendly tone as the aurors warded off the area “the rune masters who maintain the statue need to release you so just hold on a second Severus. The water is meant to protect should the other wards fail”
“I understand” Severus bit out though he wasn’t happy about it. Every second that passed made him more and more nervous he became about his potion, which was brewing. After barely a minute of waiting for the rune masters and healers Severus scrapped the idea about going home and was fully prepared to race back to Decoction. The only reason he calmed down was because Harry arrived and was instantly at his side even when the water was pulling back to release him.
Harry watched the healers check Severus over as the rune masters examined the statue’s orb “this is a very strange occurrence”
“yes, very” Adina agreed and perked up as the three wizards and witches in green robes that marked them as the rune masters on duty came over with the glowing red orb “what’s the status?”
The rune master with a badge stepped up “someone overrode the first five of the 10 safety wards. It was rather sloppy work, but … there were a few other alterations. Someone deliberately used a small amount of Potion Master Snape’s magic as a trigger. Everything safety wise would shut off and it would become dangerous to cross”
“so someone tried to kill me” Severus said bluntly after being checked out by the healers and coming over to stand next to Harry “I don’t leave my magic laying around so easily so how could someone take it?” he asked more than a little irritated at the delay.
An auror came over “that’s a good question actually. Can you think of any enemies here or where you may have left any samples of your magic in the last …” the auror paused and looked at the rune masters for a confirmation on how old the sample of magic used was.
“oh right!” the rune master picked up the crystal ball and handed it to the auror “the magic was about four or five days old”
Adina sighed “give the aurors all the information you can find and send word into the news stations saying that the Witching Ball entrance is shut down until further notice. Can you get up a temporary entrance soon?”
“my team can have a temporary entrance up in six hours, but it will be less effective at maintaining a safe traffic flow. We should be able to fix the wards on the statue in two days” the leader of the team of rune masters said seriously as one of the other members already began calling various media outlets to get the word out quickly.
“good, get it done as quickly as possible” Adina said and as the rune masters went to work she turned back to the Auror, Harry and Severus “did the other person involved have any reason to hurt someone or was this just bad luck on his part?”
“it was very bad timing and from what he describes he was actually trapped in the statue for a couple minutes and tried speeding up to get out before it finally opened up to let Severus in. also he said he was trying to leave Firelights and has no clue how he got turned around. He willingly provided copies of his memories and it seems he meant to be an unwilling weapon.” the head auror glanced at the teen who Severus and Harry recognized as one of the students who came to do his potion work for school at Decoction. Severus knows all sorts of scum and cruel people and he knew this kid was just an innocent bystander. He was glad to see that the teen was allowed to leave after taking a calming potion “now back to the previous question, do you know where you could have left any magic via spell casting or apparating or any thing that could’ve left any mark with your magic?” the head auror asked Severus.
“no I haven’t used any of techniques that would leave any magic behind and even if I did I am skilled in not leaving a single trace” Severus said confidently. It was an arrogant remark by any means. After all there’s a reason he lived through a war as a double agent and saving many innocent people while secretly killing several dark wizards who followed Voldemort.
Harry frowned and visibly twitched as he adjusted his glasses “the fault may lie with me or to be more precise the regular Decoction procedure. Five days ago I set out a sign up sheet and the most current Herbology reports at that time were passed out for all the potion masters to view. The first ten people who sign up get the very first trimmings of the rare plants and it shuts off so only those ten are allowed. In order to keep anyone from stealing a tray the sign up sheet takes a small sample of the witch or wizard’s magic and links it to a tray that magically inscribes itself with that potion master’s name. anyone could theoretically get a sample of magic from the tray if they got into the Verdure dome, but that would be difficult because everyone is monitored”
“an internal dispute could be the case then. We’ll need security footage, ward information, statements from other people who may have seen something in Decoction and the names of everyone you may have been the culprit. I hope you don’t mind Potion Master Snape, but since this attack was against you we have to assign you a guard. He or she will be discreet. Will you be going back to your home?” the auror said as the rest of the team prepared to go along or to go set up surveillance around Severus’s home.
Severus shook his head “I was going to stop at my home, but unfortunately I’ll need to head back to tend to a potion and so you know there’s only one person at Decoction who has been acting rather passive aggressive towards. Mr. Wyatt” Severus answered even as he started walking quickly in the direction of Decoction.
Harry nodded “Alexander Wyatt. There was a dispute about the very trays we spoke about just a few days ago and it occurred in front of several herbologists especially Jessica Blum” Harry added absentmindedly for the aurors and Adina’s benefit as he followed Severus “Severus it is quite late. Why don’t I drive you the rest of the way? My car is right over here” he said as a silver car came into view. Severus gratefully nodded and went towards the car.
“we’ll follow behind you and get the information while we’re there. Minister, would your wife be willing to give us a pensieve memory of the incident?” the auror asked.
“I’ll call her. It is kind of late, but considering the circumstances I’m sure she’ll want to help” Adina said as she took out her phone and bean dialing her wife’s number.
Harry got in the car with Severus in the passenger seat and they were alone as they drove away “you know if you need something you can ask any of the elves to go and pick something up or I could go get something for you” he said amusedly as looked at Severus was clearly showing ‘cauldron vision’.
The affection phrase describes the case where the potion master gets so absorbed into his or her brewing that they end up focusing solely on that for a potentially unhealthy amount of time. When they fall into this state they are known to forget to change their clothes or even forget to wash or eat, which is why the house elves are employed. The clever creatures can go any were and aren’t judgmental. Obviously the elves can’t take the potion masters out of the building since a potion shouldn’t be left alone if it’s in a stage that’s isn’t stable enough to last at least the length of time for a long walk them it can’t be trusted to actually remain stable. Also if a potion master disappeared via house elf the security system wouldn’t chart it, which means should something happened to the potion while the potion master was gone, like an explosion, everyone will believe that person is still inside. A potentially risky rescue mission will be mounted to get that person out and other people could be hurt needlessly.
Severus blushed as he realized he was in the same clothes he has been using for the last few days and was a little embarrassed “I know … Tinsel told me when she brought me dinner yesterday and noticed I was wearing the same clothes …I had hoped to at least take a shower in my own place, but I didn’t have time with this … situation, so I’ll ask Tinsel to get me some things … when will you be going?”
“five days …” Harry said with a tone that sounded indifferent, but he was not looking forward to going to the UK “Albus texted me saying the Potters are constantly at the hospital and Remus too though that may be the only silver lining here” Harry sighed and nearly flinched as he felt a hand gently holding his shoulder. It was Severus trying to comfort him …
The director couldn’t stop himself. Once they pulled up to Decoction he leaned over and pressed his lips to Severus’s lips. For a split second Severus’s mind went to the aurors waiting in the car that pulled up next them, but the hypnotic motion of Harry’s warm lips against his quickly forced his mind off them and onto the passionate kiss. The director’s hands slid around Severus’s waist before sliding down to hold the firm butt earning a gasp from the raven haired wizard. The only reason the make out session ended when it did is because Severus regained some sense and remembered his potion. Otherwise they may have gone farther. Both Severus and Harry got out of the car and went into Decoction … and they were followed by the team of aurors who were blushing slightly since they could see for the most part what was going on in the car …
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Gellert nodded in approval as he looked through the bank statement “since no conditions were agreed upon the goblins were able to make the change. All names on all the donations so far were changed to anonymous so perhaps that will help keep people from getting certain benefits”
The other wizard in the room snorted “it won’t stop certain people from bragging meaning they may still get a little leeway and in a program like this no one should get any leeway” he said gruffly as he clanked his fake leg on the floor for emphasis.
“I wholeheartedly agree Moody and that’s why I asked you to come out of retirement and assist with the training. We need all the help from fully trained aurors as possible” Gellert explained.
“this type of ministry branch has been needed for a long time so I’m glad to help it get off the ground and whip these bratty auror wannabes into shape, but I must know why you want to make sure everything is perfectly designed to prevent any mistakes. Not that you aren’t a perfectionist, you are, but you seem to have reason to take account of any possible problems” Moody said with his magical eye looking at the Minister shrewdly.
“I had a tip” Gellert said as he wondered how much he could tell Moody who has been a trustworthy friend for years “you recall Remus Lupin right?”
“yeah the scrawny little werewolf that Albus smuggled into his school” Moody smirked in amusement. The headmaster took every chance to help as he could even if it was illegal at the time.
Gellert chuckled “exactly … he informed Albus that Lily and James Potter, who donated a large sum of money to this new ministry branch, had a baby while they were still in school. By the time they came for the little boy, who was cared for by a house elf as they were in school, he as already four, but they claimed that the boy was killed by Death Eaters”
Moody’s real eye narrowed “there were no child casualties by Death Eaters” he remarked knowing full well what happened in the war. It was a fact that was the only silver lining in that war.
“:I know … I must say that it would’ve been far more merciful if that was the case though … upon taking him to a routine medical check they found that he was a squib. I won’t go into details, but he did suffer. The only good thing the Potters did for him was leaving him homeless on the streets of Knockturn alley though they left him with the corpse of the only creature who cared for the child … a house elf. As for how I know all this … well it’s rather remarkable really. Severus became friends with and he admitted it when we were discussing Remus’s comment. I suppose he realized Severus would figure it out because he already gave our potion master too many details not realizing this may happen” Gellert explained determined to heed Harry’s warnings
The formally retired auror snarled “I never did like those arrogant, pompous twits. Please tell me he wants to press charges. I’d love the first arrest for this new branch to be the Potters”
“I can discuss that with him, but I’m pretty sure he wants nothing to do with them. What he was concerned with is the fact that the Potters have two children” Gellert said sadly.
“he believes the half pints are being hurt and the Potters want to get their hooks in the system before anyone can investigate” Moody growled after easily figured out what Gellert was trying to imply, but a smirk made it’s way to his lips “leave the rest of the training to me. I’ll have them all set and lacking as much stupidity or obligation as possible by the time Hogwarts doors open. Now what was the other rreason you asked me here?”
“the young man was certain his ‘parents’ were delusional. Possibly to the point where they would believe he was alive despite everything they did simply because they believe everything goes their way. I do believe him, but I think they have another reason for thinking he would still be alive or at least survived the war. He mentioned that they were not against using potions to get things they want and said the name of a woman with the name that sounded like weasel. If that name was really Mrs. Weasley then perhaps they could be receiving information Mr. Weasley brings home or tells her” Gellert theorizes.
Moody sneered “Molly isn’t stupid, but if it isn’t happening of her own volition then it’s possible. Are they coming here?”
“yes, any minute now” the minister answered.
Before anything else could be said Gellert’s secretary pops her head in “Mrs. And Mr. Weasley are here and so is Mr. Pettigrew”
“excellent! Send them in” Gellert said and the three people entered the room while the secretary shut the door behind and presumably returned to her desk “thank you all for coming. Now as for why I called you here … Arthur, when was the last time you had a medical scan for potions?” he asked and made a mental note to make it mandatory for all aurors or ministry works to go for cans once a month.
Arthur frowned “about ten years”
Gellert raised an eyebrow ”that’s a very long time, but no matter. Peter if you’d be so kind could you scan them both”
“what? I don’t need a scan!” Molly objected far more strongly than what was normal behavior. When the Weasleys were about to storm out in an unusual huff Moody stunned both of them with a harmless spell as Peter quickly levitated them to the floor.
Moody scowled as he watched the healer scanned the Weasleys with a few spells “that’s not like either of them. What’s the report?”
Peter let his wand spit out several papers and looked them over before answering “they both have potions I them including one that makes them avoid treatment”
The minister stood up “can you remove the potions here?”
“yes, I brought my supplies as asked so it will take only a moment” Peter said and tried to complete his task. As he did the simple procedure he thought of Remus who asked him to help with some of the renovations like painting and putting in the floors. It was a chance to spend time with Remus that the healer would never pass up “it’s done, but it was a lot of potions over a long time so give them a minute to regain their memories”
“I understand” Gellert said as he came around the desk to check on the couple. When Molly began to stir the old wizard leaned over “how are you feeling M-”
“I WANT THAT BITCH LILY POTTER ARRESTED!” the Weasley woman screamed in fury making each of the conscious wizards instinctively back away. Everything came out after that. Lily had slipped potions into her drinks and forced her to give her husband drinks laced with the same potion. The Potters used that potion to get information or even make them do ridiculous tasks like catering for huge parties. Not to mention sling insults at them and flaunt their money in front of them. The only good thing was that the Potters never made them hurt their children. Sadly since people under the influence of potions over long periods can have a warped perception their word couldn’t be taken as fact, however, it was something to look into. That was the first step in the covert investigation of James and Lily Potter. The full investigation will begin when the youngest Potters, James and Violet, are out of reach and a plan is set for that. Thanks to the Malfoys donations and hard work everything is ahead of schedule. Once Hogwarts opens it’s doors the preschool/orphanage does too. They will hopefully both be safe…
Gellert noticed that the Potters asked for one particular piece of information right after the war. They asked if any children died in the war … because of the potions they had to answer. …
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