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Shake it, Bake it, Brew it	By : Blackkitten23 Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male Views: 70336 -:- Recommendations : 7 -:- Currently Reading : 30
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(I’m thinking)
“I’m speaking”
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The two dark creatures blinked like deer caught in the headlights and stayed silent until Trocar turned to Severus and said “would it surprise you to know we were once very good at keeping secrets?” Severus couldn’t help laughing at that …
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Draco smiled as he looked at his father’s hands “the shaking is much less. How do you feel father?”
“incredible. The dull constant pain is gone … it’s not a fast acting potion, but anything that helps is greatly appreciated” Lucius said as he watched his hand flex “your apprentice is something else Severus”
Severus nodded with a smug smirk as he examined Narcissa’s hands “indeed … Cache is going to help a lot of people with this potion. It may take a week to show its affects, but this is at least a treatment. I can tell him this and maybe he’ll finally turn it into the lab”
Narcissi raised an eyebrow “he hasn’t turned this in yet?”
“no, he insisted on trying it on his scars first. This potion may be slow compared to others, but it healed all of his scars … some of which were extensive” Severus scowled as he remembered some of the scars that were once littering the boy’s body “it wouldn’t be chosen for a fast scar removal, but it would be a perfect additive”
Lucius glanced at his son “Draco did you finish getting together everything you wanted to bring to Hogwarts?”
“not quite father” Draco admitted a little sheepishly. It seems he got a little distracted with watching his godfather checking the progress of the potion.
“the train leaves tomorrow so you better finish. Have Dobby gather some snacks for the ride too … snacks that aren’t candy!” Lucius called as he watched his son head up the stairs and once Draco was out of sight he cast a silencing spell around them “Severus … none of us here were true Death Eaters, but though we were alone there we weren’t completely free of sins either. So I’m curious as to why you haven’t found Cache’s abusive relatives and dealt with them … or have you?”
The professor snorted in amusement as his friends looked at him “Cache is bright, but he is also living with some very smart and dangerous creatures … his roommates attacked his relatives. Cache assumed they were dead, but the creatures at Eventide weren’t satisfied with a quick death … the people who hurt Cache were locked away, starved, tormented and then turned into a main course for the werewolves. I was lucky to get a few hours alone with them”
“I’ll forgive you for not inviting me to the party if you give me a pensieve memory” Lucius said with a vicious smirk.
“deal” Severus said in amusement. The fact that Lucius never met the Dursleys and wouldn’t make any connections was the only reason the professor agreed. If there was even the smallest chance Harry would be revealed before he wanted it then Severus would’ve refused no matter how trustworthy he knew the Malfoy was.
Narcissa smiled hoping Cache had some closure “those creatures didn’t tell the boy about their … activities, right?” asked the Lady Malfoy who was feeling protective over the boy who has done so much for their family.
Severus rolled his eyes “they never intended for Cache to learn of it and for the most part he was in the dark, but their change in behavior gave him a vague feeling that they were hiding something. He learned everything when a foolish werewolf got a screw in lodged in his jaw”
“what in Merlin’s name is a screw?” Lucius asked looking just as confused as his wife.
The potion master sighed “muggles don’t have sticking charms to hold things together so they use little devices called screws among other things to hold things together. Since muggles also don’t have fast healing potions these devices have found a place in the medical field. No matter how common screws are in muggle world Cache apparently can’t look at one without remembering a horrifically detailed story his relatives forced him to hear at 7 years old where screws were drilled into bone. A screw was used in the procedures that two of his relatives went through … it was easy for him to put the pieces together after getting the screw out of the idiot’s jaw”
“that’s such a disturbing thing to tell a child” Narcissa said completely disgusted with the muggles’ behavior.
“yes, good thing they’re dead” Lucius smirked as he thought of what the muggles must’ve gone through. Out of the corner of his eye he spotted Draco coming down the stairs with Dobby floating the school trunk behind them “set it near the floo so you’re ready in the morning … Draco?” Draco just seemed to ignore his father as Dobby set the trunk near the stairs and Narcissa started giggling making Lucius raise an eyebrow “what?”
Severus cleared his throat as if he was trying to keep from laughing “you might have an easier time talking to your son if you dropped the silencing charm” Lucius blushed in embarrassment and dropped the charm …
“put everything near the floo so you’re ready to go in the morning Draco” Lucius repeated trying to ignore his wife’s laughter and his friend’s amused smirk.
This time Draco looked up “ok father” he said, but as he grabbed his trunk he heard his mother chuckle “did I miss a joke?”
Narcissa smiled as she shook her head “no honey, we were just talking about Cache. Are you ready to go to school?”
“yes! This year should be very different with Cache there” Draco said excited for the start of school “I’m just not looking forward to seeing Lockhart there. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s only teaching to be near Potter and leech off his fame”
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Harry twitched anxiously as his false blue eyes stared at his large box of freshly brewed potions. The source of his anxiousness had nothing to do with the potions, but everything to do with tomorrow. As much as he liked being there to mess with Dumbledore he couldn’t help but think of all the ‘what if’s …
What if his identity is discovered?
What if Draco hates him for hiding?
What if Dumbledore gets his mind controlling spells on him again?
What if he strangles Ron and Hermione?
Severus flooed into the sunny apartment and saw the tense ‘blonde’ teen staring at the box on the counter “did the box say something offensive?” the potion master teased only to find Harry whirling around so fast that he must’ve received some whiplash.
“oh … hey Severus … no” Harry said still too distracted by the loaming fears to realize it was a joke.
That response made Severus frown realizing that something greatly trouble his usually laidback apprentice “what’s on your mind? Is this about going back to Hogwarts? … or Draco?” Severus asked knowing full well that the thought of the young Malfoy learning who he really was bothered him.
“all of the above and then some” Harry groaned as he went into the kitchen to make some tea.
“where is Trocar? I’m surprised the vampire is letting you do the fretting when that’s his forte” Severus commented getting a chuckle from Harry who poured the tea for them.
Harry took the tea over to the porch and they both sat at the little table out there to enjoy the sun “it’s that time of the year where they all update and maintain all the wards in the complex so he’s busy helping with that … aren’t you anxious about all this?”
The potion master hummed in agreement as he sipped his tea “indeed however something reasons may differ. My concern has more to do with the controlling spells and the idiots Granger and Weasley. I despise having that know it all in my class”
“Granger is easy to deal with” Harry commented and Severus raised an eyebrow in interest “she can’t comprehend that not all answers can be found in books. Instead of asking a question where you’ll find an answer in the textbook ask a theoretical question. What would happen if you … accidently added too much of something or didn’t stir enough numbers of times? Those kinds of things aren’t in the textbooks and it would be a good way to get everyone thinking critically”
The idea clearly intrigued Severus “indeed … yes you’re quite right. It’s a shame that potions textbooks are basically cookbooks. They tell one what to do, but never why. You are proof that you can’t rely on the books. If you did you’d never create something especially something like your potion, which is very effective and may be even more so if paired with other healing treatments … perhaps using that line of reasoning will be a better way to get those dunderheads aware of the art that is potions”
“I don’t know about that. Keep in mind you still have to deal with Ron” Harry snickered as Severus cringed “wonder if he’ll keep melting cauldrons … I wonder if he was the one who always spiked my cauldron” he pondered and a frown came to his lips “I hope he doesn’t do anything stupid cause Nev is not going to be watching him like he did for me. In fact he seems to be pretty pissed with both Ron and Granger. I wouldn’t cross him”
“it’s rather hard to picture Mr. Longbottom angry … but then if he has even a drop of his grandmother’s blood in him the potential to instill fear is there” Severus admitted as he recall a moment where he briefly met the elder Longbottom … she was a formidable woman.
Harry frowned “yes, though Neville shouldn’t have to fear her constantly if at all”
“that we both agree on. I will do what I can to help Mr. Longbottom. Hopefully he can see passed my deplorable behavior last year and trust me enough to talk to me about what’s going on so I can help”
Ami, the brown owl that once held the identity of a certain pure white owl flew towards them and perched on the rail as the kneazles stretched out on the balcony to enjoy the sun Harry gently petted the soft feathers on his owl’s chest ”Neville knows about what’s going on and since you allowed me to live he seems less afraid of potions class … well a little bit, but he’ll warm up to you one he sees your sweet cuddly side” Harry commented chuckling at the glare he got in return. A peaceful silence lapsed between them until a few fireworks coming from Diagon alley shattered it. It was a party for the book sale of Gilderoy Lockhart’s books, Hogwarts’ new DADA professor ”how will this be handled? Harry Potter isn’t returning to Hogwarts”
Severus sipped his tea and sighed “I don’t know for sure. Dumbledore hasn’t even called a staff meeting yet and he usually does two weeks before school starts, which must mean he’s panicking. Other than that there’s no telling what he will plan”
“yeah … don’t like the possibility that he will try something to delay things. He doesn’t deserve to have an easy solution” the fake blonde said sternly.
“I wholeheartedly agree, but we have no choice but to wait and see what happens” Severus said as he glared at the sounds of the party “I loathe that pompous twit. Lockhart had better be watch his mouth around me”
The apprentice hummed in agreement “Dumbledore must’ve been out of his mind when he hired him, but why would Lockhart agree at all when he knows this could lead to people discovering he’s a fake?”
“I believe Draco mentioned a good theory on that, but sadly if Lockhart is planning to get a boost in fame and sales by using Harry Potter’s fame it’s going to fail spectacularly” Severus smirked with a dark sadistic amusement.
Harry shuddered “Draco could be right … I feel used”
A sigh slipped passed the potion master’s lips as he recalled the disgust his apprentice has for his fame or to be more exact the idiots after it … something he foolishly believed that Harry Potter loved just over a week ago “in away you are … do you intend to tell Draco?”
“I want to. I’ve been hinting more and more about my situation in each letter so hopefully he will understand. Maybe I can tell him over the first weekend … I could floo him here so he can yell at me without drawing attention” Harry took a sip of his tea and tried to stop worrying, but it didn’t work. The thought of Draco’s reaction was the most nerve wrecking thing he ever encountered with the exception of that first night he used wandless magic to free himself from his cell in the Dursley home.
Severus chuckled halfheartedly “Draco has a tendency to be dramatic, but considering you have your reasons he might talk to you again before Christmas” he said and looked amused as Harry groaned. Really he was proud of Harry for trusting people enough to reveal this. In this situation the right allies mean everything and the Malfoys are one of them … even if Draco may need time to cool off …
A few sharp knocks on the door caught the two wizards’ attention “excuse me Harry, Severus, but I think I have a solution to your controlling spells issues” both sets of green and black eyes widened rushed to bring everything indoors so the vampire can enter. After all the light blocking shutters on the balcony doors can’t close if someone was on the balcony nor can any vampire enter if that happens. The sleepy kneazles who were toasting in the sun were levitated into the apartment as Hedwig fluttered up to her tallest perch inside and the cups moved to the coffee table in the living room. Finally Harry got the door “was I interrupting something?” Sanguini asked as gracefully entered the apartment.
“not really, Severus was trying to calm my fears about everything so we were talking on the balcony” Harry commented as he patted the toasty kneazles making them purr happily.
“now what’s this about a solution other than constantly brewing potions?” Severus asked almost impatiently, but immediately froze when the vampire vanished so fast he couldn’t even see a blur and reappeared unnerving close behind him.
“it’s this Severus” Sanguini’s voice purred over the wizard’s ear.
Harry watched as Sanguini pulled out a necklace that a simple green stone hanging from a silver chain. The vampire placed the necklace around the tense potion master’s neck an fastened it and with care pulled the black locks away from the chain while letting his fingertips caress the soft skin earning a shiver “ummmm … I’m going to step out for a minute” Harry said feeling like he was intruding on an intimate moment.
“DON’T … he hasn’t explained how this thing will help” Severus snapped not wanting to be left alone with the vampire who’s powerful arms had wrapped around his waist. He knew the vampire wouldn’t kill him, but he had a feeling Sanguini wanted something else and he wasn’t ready for that. Thankfully Harry stayed put … though he grabbed a scroll off the shelf and used it as a makeshift privacy screen … it looked like he was pretending to read, which Severus couldn’t decide if that annoyed him or not.
“my apologies Severus, I’ll get right to it” Sanguini whispered huskily against Severus’s ear. His fingers touched the wizard’s chest around the stone with one hand and held one of Severus’s hand with the other … the one that was creeping towards the wizard’s wand to be exact “this stone has special properties that lords hundreds of years ago greatly desired. They used them to prevent mind control from potions and spells and the stones worked very well. Several pureblood families still have them today … It will protect you” Sanguini leaned closer to press his cold lips to Severus’s collar bone and trailed a few light kisses up to Severus’s jaw … he was pleased to feel the wizard melt a little “and your friend” the vampire breathed softly as his fingers laced through Severus’s finger to slid a second necklace in red into his hand “stay safe” Sanguini placed a final kiss on the wrist of the hand he was holding and vanished with only the shutters opening to let the sunlight pour in as proof that he left.
“you were no help at all” Severus scowled at the blonde.
Harry put his paper blockade down on the table and shrugged “it seemed wrong to interrupt when you were moaning-”
Severus actually turned red “I WAS NOT MOANING! GET OUT!” he snapped waking the two sleeping kneazles.
“Ok! Ok!” Harry grabbed his box of potions and ran to the floo with his kneazles, but couldn’t resist saying one last thing “if you married him would you be my landlady?” Harry yelped and just barely managed to duck a hex before flooing away ”too close for comfort” he said as he, Lyra and Libra stepped into St. Mungo’s lobby.
Poppy spotted him as he went towards the lab with a box “Cache, so good to see you! I was just setting things up so everything is ready for me to go back to Hogwarts tomorrow. What are you doing? You’re not worried right?” she asked protectively.
“yeah, but it can’t be helped. I only stopped by to submit my potion for testing” Cache said and heard a snort from a little ways away. It came from the witch at the lobby desk who was always trying to cause problems for Cache.
“keep your nose on your work and comments to yourself Mary. Yes I won’t be here, but that doesn’t mean I’m not your superior” Poppy glared startling the witch and walked to the lab with Cache “that woman has been jealous since day one. Being good at her job won’t save her if that attitude stays so she needs to knock it off … have you decided on a name Cache?” Poppy asked as Cache began the paperwork the medi-witch in the lab gave him.
“I’m going with the basic Nerve Tonic as a name. I hope the testing process goes alright. The reaction time is a week at the full dose” Cache remarked as the medi-witch checked that his paperwork as complete and had him stamp them and the box with his ring.
Poppy sighed as the lab witch took the box of Nerve Tonic away for testing “unfortunately that means testing will take a while. They testing always starts with one drop a day to see if there are any side effects and to look for the right dose size. If they see no negative side effects they up the dose slowly” she explained as they walked to the floos.
The blonde Harry sighed “it will take a months then. Oh well, it can’t be helped. I better go back … I just hope Severus calmed down”
“what’s he mad about? … besides the obvious” Poppy added sheepishly after all there was a lot to be mad about and much of it was Dumbledore’s fault.
“I didn’t stop Sanguini’s attempts to woo our potion master and he kicked me out of my apartment” Cache chuckled.
The healer beamed happily “oh how cute! Keep tabs on that for me” Poppy whispered sneakily before flooing home.
Harry and his kneazles flooed home too, but Harry immediately ducked half expecting a hex to come flying at him … nothing happened. He looked up and sighed in relief “guess he went to his own apartment to sulk. He can be so moody” the fake blonde got to his feet and flopped onto the couch “maybe I should read this … it could take my mind off things” Harry muttered as he picked up the scroll he received on his birthday, the one he kept forgetting to read and opened it. With each line he seemed to get more and more pale and his hand unconsciously touched the spot where his hidden scar was …
Trocar glided into the room with a sigh “the updating took longer than expected, but it’s done so did you get your potion turned in- … Harry are you ok? You look so pale. Does your head hurt?” the vampire said as he kneeled on the floor next to Harry and placed the scroll on the table to check the boy.
“Trocar … I need to go to Gringotts” Harry said with a shaky breath.
“you’re not going anywhere if you’re sick. What could possibly be that important?” Trocar asked more concerned about the boy’s health … he really did look sick …
Frightened false blue eyes looked at the vampire and Harry said something truly bone chilling “I think my scar is a horcrux. There’s a piece of the Dark Lord’s soul in my head”
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