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Squib curse is no more! Treatments to regain magic existed in America and are now coming here!
The headlines brought a bittersweet realization to many, especially Lily and James Potter who no one knew had a third child …
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“excuse me, do you mind if I sit with you?” Severus looked up from the files he was reading in one of the common areas in Decoction and saw a shy looking young woman with mousey brown hair and black glasses hiding brown eyes holding some papers.
“it’s quite alright, you may sit. I’m Severus Snape” said Severus. Though personally he prefers to sit alone he wasn’t going to start shunning people here of all places.
“thank you, I’m Amy Hopkins … I just began interning as a medi-witch in lab 7 and I … you don’t have to, but I was asked to send forms to potion masters in the building to test a product from someone here. We aren’t allowed to say who, but it’s geared to potion masters who suffer from potion residue in the hair. It’s a salve that should prevent the buildup … NOT THAT YOU HAVE GREASY HAIR I … just asked” Amy mumbled softly.
Severus blinked, he could tell she meant on offense, but the woman was so shy that it made his most timid students he has seen seem brave … and that’s including the ones who fainted “it sounds interesting, what do I have to do?”
Amy smiled and with slightly shaky hands she handed Severus a form “this is a list of the ingredients. The recipe is private, but-eep” Amy squeaked as she dropped several papers and she frantically tried to pick them up “I’m so sorry-”
The UK representative sighed and got up to help her “just breathe slowly and calm down. There’s no need to panic especially when you’re only informing me of facts” said Severus calmly as he handed her some of the papers.
“he’s right, Amy. Just chill, it’s only your first day. We’re all dedicated potion masters and herbologists here … which of course means we are all anti-social and socially inept to some degree making us quite understanding” both Severus and Amy stood and looked up to see a young man with black hair that had blue tips and blue eyes wearing a grey coat “I was asked to find you, Amy. The lab 7 healers have a side effect warning to add” he said as he grabbed a sheet and signed it with a pen in his pocket. When he handed the sheet to Amy he blinked as he saw both Severus and Amy staring at him oddly “what?”
Amy blinked in confusion as she looked at the form she was given “ummm Trent … you just said there was a side effect …”
Trent shrugged “yep”
“but you signed up anyways?” Amy said more than a little baffled at Trent’s actions and frankly so was Severus, but he started to understand when he noticed that Trent hasn’t stopped looking at Amy for more than a second since they met even when he signed … did he even realize he signed something?
“yep” Trent casually answered again leaving the girl a little more puzzled.
Severus’s lip twitched in amusement and decided to cut in “what is the side effect?”
“huh?” Trent glanced at Severus as if he already forgot he was there “oh right! There’s a hair growth factor that causes a sudden growth of 6-12 inches of the hair on the head. Oh and Heather realized she forgot to give you your contact badge in the commotion with Wyatt, here” Trent reached into his pocket and handed her a white and red badge. Severus noticed Trent stiffened like he was struck by lightening when Amy’s hand brushed his as she took the badge “going now” he said quickly, but seemed frozen in place for a moment before finally turning on his heels and walking away “I have to stir the cat and feed the cauldron”
“Trent gets stranger every year” Amy commented as the guy disappeared down the hall.
Severus snorted in amusement as he handed her the few remaining forms in his hand “I think he’s just nervous … how do you know him?”
The intern blushed softly as she remembered that he was there, but was clearly much calmer now “we went to Cuddle Crups together”
A soft popping sound caught their attention and they turned to see a house elf wearing a simple blue uniform bearing a plate of food and a drink “Tinsel has your meal Severus” the house elf set the food down and smiled at the young medi-witch “can Tinsel get anything for you?”
Amy blinked and looked at the clock on the wall … it was noon “umm … some ice tea and cheese sandwiches please” she asked shyly. The house elf smiled and popped away to get the food.
“I was just reading up on Cuddle Crups. It would be nice to hear some input from someone who went there if you don’t mind talking with me” Severus said offering her a seat at his table.
“thank you, I’d like that” Amy said softly as she shyly took a seat across from Severus and set her papers in a neat pile on the table “so why are you reading up on Cuddle Crups? I-if you don’t mind my asking”
Severus sat down and sipped his tea “not at all … the UK needs a set up for orphaned magical children and I’m looking up the details of the orphanage set up here in America. There are too many questionable or lacking living circumstances for orphans”
“residents” said Amy as Tinsel reappeared and gave her the food she ordered.
“come again?” Severus asked once the house elf left. He was not sure what the shy woman meant.
The medi-witch blushed “ummm … children who are living in Cuddle Crups are referred to as residents not orphans. You’re either a student or a resident. The orphanage is meant to be a school is so the place becomes a constant. If something happens to a child’s parents they already know the place that they’re sent to because it’s their school”
“I see” Severus said absentmindedly. He noticed the Amy became quite relaxed when talking about the school and orphanage “you were a resident, weren’t you?” he asked softly as he calmly watched the woman.
“yes … well both kind of. My mother was a very busy healer that she left me there overnight sometimes so she knew I was taken care of, but she passed away when I was young and Cuddle Crups became my home and stayed my home even after starting a Dragon academy. It’s the place that you return to for summers and since there are teachers there you can get help with summer assignments … I hope to be a healer for Cuddle Crups” she said with a little passion in her voice that impressed Severus.
America did have an interesting system. The magical community starts teaching children magic at 4 years old and then at 10 years old the children get to go to Dragon Academy for more education. Cuddle Crups handles Daycare for all ages even infants and is a preschool for the children between 4 and 10. At first Severus was horrified at the thought of a 4 year old learning about potion, but then he read the rest of the information Adina gave him this morning. Apparently the preschool never allows brewing in the building or even the ingredients for potions. For the young children they start learning with toys meant to show how to properly prepare ingredients, which Severus intended to buy and show Gellert right after he checks his experimental potion.
The older children in Cuddle Crups who need to complete a summer brewing assignment from Dragon actually come to Decoction for supervision! Severus instantly wanted to go to find Harry and ask if he could discuss this further, but he decided to focus on the Squib Bylines problems first. Of course he had no doubt that once a system like Cuddle Crups was implemented children will be infinitely more prepared by the time they get to Hogwarts. On top of all that orphans will have a place to go and have no trouble getting an education too. Narcissa always wanted to help with a project like this. Maybe she will help find and fund a place that can serve as the orphanage …
“a healer … that is a very noble dream. I have no doubt that you’ll accomplish it if you put your heart in it” Severus said sincerely. Once the young medi-witch was calmer she was quite easy to talk to so it wasn’t hard to see her helping children.
She smiled at the comment and she took a bite of her sandwich as Severus started eating too. After a few moments she paused to sip her tea and then looked at the potion master “so would I be right in assuming you’re the UK representative everyone has been talking about?” Amy asked as she dabbed her lips with a napkin.
Severus swallowed his mouthful of food and pushed his finished plate aside “yes. It seems there are several things that the UK is lacking in”
The medi-witch shivered “it scares me a little to think that there’s a place that doesn’t have something like Cuddle Crups … is there a way I could help?”
“I delivered the information on the Squib Bylines, but unfortunately there aren’t any people trained in the right procedures there who can help. So at the moment I need to help contact hospitals here to find volunteers” Severus explained just as Tinsel returned to take their plates.
“have you tried asking the healers here? You may need to talk to the director to clear it, but I’m sure most of the healers here would help. I can too since I completed that training in my school before coming” Amy said happily.
The UK representative raised an eyebrow “that is a good idea. I should of course discuss it with the Director first, but first I’ll try this new salve”
After the other night days ago Severus wanted to talk again, but he didn’t want to look desperate. It was only a kiss and perhaps a dinner date offer as well though he wasn’t sure if it meant anything or not.
“o-ok … lab 7 is on the second floor. It shouldn’t taking long … Oh! But I’m still supposed to ask if you’re brewing anything at the moment in case something happens!” she explained quickly as she realized she nearly forgot that important tidbit.
Severus snorted in amusement “my experiment will take a couple hours more to brew on its own so there’s no need to worry. May I ask what Trent meant before about a commotion?”
A whimper escaped the medi-witch’s mouth and silent for a few seconds as they walked to the elevator “Mr. Wyatt came to see the results for his test potion, but he didn’t give me his ID number that you have to have in order to prove the potion is yours … he insisted it was fine that, that he came here often and the other medics let him have the results”
The dark haired potion master internally scowled “he tried to take advantage with you being a new intern” as he hit the button next to the elevator.
“yes, though I should’ve guessed” Amy sighed as they entered the elevator and continued talking as they descended to the 2^nd floor “the healer in charge of lab 7 caught us in the middle of the conversation and was furious at him for trying to do something like that. Tracey was her name and she threatened to call the Head Healer, Heather, and the director on him. He said … something rather nasty and Tracey reported him-eep!” she squeaked in fear. The elevator doors opened up to show a man in a black suit with dark brown graying hair and brown eyes. Many may think the man was very handsome, but not with the harsh glare he was shooting the poor intern.
It didn’t take much for Severus to realize that this must have been Mr. Wyatt and it just so happens this was also the man who was glaring at him when he first came here “excuse us. Come Amy, we have things to do” Severus said with a look of indifference as he guided the nervous girl out of the elevator and passed Wyatt who shot Severus a scowl. What was this man’s problem? From what the former spy learned it seemed the man hated not getting his way and seems to hate people who makes things difficult for him. A typical bully for sure, but why the hostility towards Severus who only arrived from the UK three days ago?
Wyatt got on the elevator and once the doors closed Amy relaxed considerably “he’s scary” she said as she lead the way down a hall with the walls painted a soft gray that lead to a clinic like room with a check in counter.
“hardly … he’s just acting like a child” Severus said as he watched Amy hand over the forms that were signed to the young man behind the counter before taking him through a wooden door. He made a point to remember the process and directions.
Amy sighed “a scary child … I was supposed to be the one working at the check in counter, but when the Director came down he asked me help pass out forms. Heather gave me some forms and rushed me out”
Severus frowned, it sounded like this encounter became heated if Harry wanted to get her out of the line of fire “I see … it was probably for the best”
“no doubt. Here we are” Amy lead Severus into the room marked with a 7 and there were several other medics in lab coats working around multiple stations that were separated by solid shelves for privacy. The place looked like a chemistry lab with beakers, jars and eyedroppers decorating the shelves over the sinks at each station. Most of the various containers must’ve been filled with potions that will quickly counteract or heal certain reactions. There was even a computer screen at each station presumably to collect information for the potion master who owns the potion being tested.
A young dark skinned woman with long black hair pulled back into several tight braids grinned “you must be Severus Snape, I’m Tracey. The entire building has been chatting about you. Are you here to test the salve for removing and preventing potion residue in hair?”
“yes I am” Severus answered as he took in the impressive testing facility.
Tracey smiled and a chair appeared at the work station that must’ve been hers “then have a seat ad I’ll take care of you” she grabbed a jar filled with a greenish blue cream as Severus sat down “hold it girl. You and I need to talk after this” she said sternly as she put on some rubber gloves.
Amy froze halfway out of the door and turned around “b-but I have a lot of f-forms to-”
“Amy you aren’t in trouble. You should know what happened” Tracey chuckled as she scooped up some of the salve into her gloved hand and a tissue paper in the other “now Severus, I’m going to run this slip of paper through your hair to measure the amount of grease there is. Then I’ll apply the salve” she informed as Amy sat down and waited.
The potion master nodded “very well”
The healer gently dabbed his head with the paper and set it down on the desk. As the salve was combed and massaged into his hair he glanced at the paper, which changed from white to a faded red in some spots. It must be charmed paper that measures grease. Was red a large amount? It had to be, right? He always had very greasy hair.
“ok now the salve must sit a minute so I’ll just plug in the tissue measurement” Tracey said as she inspected the redding slip of paper. She turned to the computer and plugged in the number 12 next to Severus’s name “not the highest, but it’s still clear you were a child who couldn’t keep his head out of a cauldron” she teased.
Severus twitched, it was true, but he was surprised that he didn’t score higher “I brewed with my mother” he said simply not wanting to discuss his past any further. Instead he glanced at Amy then at Tracey “you wouldn’t by any chance want to discuss the commotion with Mr. Wyatt that Amy mentioned” he said ignoring the bright blush gracing Amy’s face.
Tracey gaped before rolling her eyes with an amused smile “well it isn’t really a secret so since Amy told you some I’ll tell the rest … Mr. Wyatt has been spending his time ‘testing’ the security, but really he is only looking for any means he can to discredit the Director”
“really? Harry seems like a responsible director despite being so young” Severus said calmly even though the thought of someone going after Harry infuriated him.
“oh he is! He has greatly improved the security since becoming the director” Tracey said as she placed a towel on Severus’s shoulders and started carefully rubbing the salve and grease out “the previous director was arrested for messing with the records of some potion files so he could claim that he created them. The prick went so far as to schedule meetings with the potion masters he stole from and wiped their memories to stop it from getting out, but he was caught. One person told their friend about a project, but forgot it the next day. That friend was the current director and when Harry noticed something weird he went to get the Aurors involved. After the investigation the fraud was taken away, but we needed a new director”
A tingling in his scalp made Severus realize that his hair was growing, but he ignored it in favor of continuing the conversation “Harry was chosen”
The healer chuckled as she looked for any excess salve to clean out “it was hysterical! Normally the director chooses the next director, but considering the circumstances that wasn’t going to happen. Everyone one was talking about it and Harry just walked in the building only to find every person staring at him. The poor kid looked like a deer caught in the headlights, but then Wyatt learned that Harry became director … that man was pissed and instantly tried arguing going so far as to bring up Harry’s age. No one listened obviously, but its been awkward ever since”
Severus frowned “he clearly had strong feelings on the matter, but why?” he asked as the healer tossed the greasy towel away.
”I still want to know that too … he seemed to assume he’d be director. Personally I think Wyatt was sucking up to the other director and just expected it, but the former director managed to wipe his own memories during the scuffle with the Aurors. There was enough to prove his guilt, but any evidence of a partner was gone if there was one. That is why things spiraled out of control Amy. You see Wyatt wanted to use you as leverage, but that failed so always have someone around if he stops by again … 12 inches” Tracey commented as she measured his extra hair length “I would offer a trim, but trimming these locks seems sinful. Besides you look damn good with long hair ” she gushed as she put the tape measurer away.
“indeed … what should I do now?” Severus muttered trying to change the subject away from his looks.
Tracey quickly plugged the measurement in the computer before answering “the hope is that this salve will last for six months, but if you see grease building up before that come in so we get accurate information. Other than that just shower to get the excess out and treat it as you normally would until you see potion grease then return for a second application”
“very well, while I’m here I wanted to ask if it was possible to ask all of the healers in Decoction to consider volunteering for the UK. They need to set up a system for training their own healers in what’s required for the Squib Bylines, but they need help picking up the slack. Monday next week is when we’re starting the training program. Anyone who wants to help can come to the ministry” Severus explained.
The dark skinned healer grinned and pulled out her badge “I’ll send the word around. You work fast. Hell, you only got here, what? … three days ago. Time changes are a pain so I’ll put a reminder with the message” she said and ran her fingers on the marking of Decoction. The marking glowed and a second later so did Amy’s, which startled the timid intern. The message was sent …
Though Severus was making a mental note to remind Gellert about the time difference. He remembered the other times he floo called Albus and accidently called in the middle of the night. That first night after Harry left his home was luck because it was so late that it was early morning in the UK. Severus actually never noticed, but after years of being a spy he wasn’t used to a fixed time schedule. He slept when he could and woke up too easily so he gut used to the time difference faster than most people would. It was precisely because of that awkward time difference that made floo travel tricky even with the international floo correction that has been up for two days. They planned to get together on the weekend and Draco was coming too.
“it wasn’t supposed to move this fast, but once the headlines came out there was a flood of people panicking so we have to get things moving. Thank you for sending the message” said Severus feeling grateful.
After bidding both women farewell he went back to his lab barely taking noticing of the young man behind the check in counter looking at him with a blush. The UK representative checked his potion and was glad to see that it was stable. He was hoping to create a unique Skele-gro that corrects the breaks in the bones that healed poorly years ago. Unfortunately it might take a great deal of trial and error before he gets it right. First he needed to see how this batch cooled and if it was alright in the morning he’ll send it to be tested.
After turning the burner off and putting the lid on the cauldron he left for the day to continue working on his tasks as a representative for the UK. However once he opened the door and walked back to the elevator he saw Trent “I’m Severus Snape … something wrong?” he asked the young love struck man who looked completely confused.
“huh? … kind of, I’m Trent. It’s nice to meet you … I just got a notification that said I volunteered in lab 7, but I can’t remember signing anything” Trent commented as he followed Severus into the elevator.
(he has it bad for her) “do you remember seeing Amy Hopkins today?” Severus smirked as Trent blushed “that’s when you signed it and right in front of me might I add. It’s only a salve being tested” Severus said as the elevator opened and Trent got out on the 2^nd floor looking a little embarrassed. The doors shut again and the feeling of the elevator moving one floor lower followed, but when he walked out he saw Harry headed for the exit and found himself hurrying to catch up “Harry!”
Harry turned and smiled a warm smile that made Severus’s heart skip a beat “Severus are you going out?” he asked as he took in the change in Severus’s hair. The long black hair was grease free and went down passed the man’s shoulders making Severus look even sexier than before especially with the slightly tanned skin. Harry was having trouble looking away …
“yes, Adina got me the information for Cuddle Crups and I wanted to see these potion toys before Draco visits this weekend. If you want you can come too. I know Draco would love to see you” Severus said trying not to sound as hopeful as he was.
“of course I’ll come. I like your hair by the way” Harry said as they walked out together.
That was all Severus had to hear to decide to keep this length “I signed up to test a salve and the side effect was hair growth. Speaking of signing, it seems you haven’t told me everything”
“ah yes, I didn’t want to take up your time on the day you arrived, but unfortunately I got caught up with certain things” Harry admitted as they walked into town “Decoction helps its potion masters publish books or advertise potions. You can sign up to brew potions for hospitals and Cuddle Crups. And you must know about Decoction and Cuddle Crups already” the director commented as they walked through the busy streets of the magical town of Firelights. After passing several stores including Magic Mechanics, which is the store that sells magically enhanced muggle technology, they entered a store that sells toys and school supplies.
Severus looked around at the toys while trying to subtly touch Harry’s hand “you mean that Decoction helps with the potion side of the children’s education then yes, I know … are these the toys? Oh Draco would love these” Severus exclaimed as he inspected the plush toys of various ingredients like Mandrake Root that look cute, but accurate. There were also toy knives, mortars and pestles, toy bezoars, a moonlight lamp, cauldrons and stirring sticks that only works on the toys. As each toy is prepared and placed in the cauldron the toy cauldron casts an illusion to show what would happen in real life, but then gives tips on what went wrong or how to improve. The most intriguing part was that the toys reform after being poured out of the cauldron after the fake potion is made.
Harry smiled “yes, there are a few different card games for potion learning too … if you want I can get you involved with the Cuddle Crups teaching sessions”
“I would like to see what goes on, but I shouldn’t teach. I traumatized enough students at Hogwarts” Severus commented jokingly as he grabbed a selection of toys and flashcards. He promptly denied Harry’s offer to pay for everything and used his new American Gringotts silver card to pay “I nearly forgot to tell you, but I asked the healers in Decoction to volunteer to help whip the UK’s healers into shape, is that ok?”
The blonde chuckled “of course. As long as we have them going in shifts so there’s always a medical unit at Decoction. It should be fine. We have students come in a couple weeks and depending on the projects they need done it will take a week. Of course we also have a safety seminar first to show how dangerous real brewing can be”
A sly smirk made its way to Severus’s lips “and by that you mean you blow up potions in front of them”
“whatever gets the point across” Harry smirked as they made it to the Firelights side of the Witching Ball Fountain, which looked no different than the other side, and stopped as they heard a screech. They both looked up and saw Doc riding a gummy pterodactyl “that idiot” said Harry as he adjusted his glasses, which Severus realized was a habit done out of irritation.
“is Doc really his name? … it’s going to rain. That candy or whatever it is might melt” Severus warned just as the rain started. The two wizards stepped under the roof f a shop to avoid the rain.
“no one really knows … that’s just what he calls himself. He has no doctorate or anything just a reputation at being a warding master” Harry sighed absentmindedly as he watched the raven haired wizard. Before he could stop himself he yet again leaned over and kissed Severus on the lips. Since the raven haired wizard didn’t pull away, but instead kissed back, the kiss became long and passionate. At some point Harry pressed Severus firmly against the wall. It was only shear dumb luck that no one saw the two make out. Severus moaned into the kiss loving the feeling of the blonde’s body pinning him. When the kiss ended their were left breathless …
“I was serious about that dinner date. My house on the weekend after the Squib Bylines training for the UK healers is done, I’ll cook ” Harry said and smiled when a flushed and panting Severus nodded. Unfortunately the pterodactyl wasn’t melting fast enough so Harry reluctantly left to get control of the flying monster and its passenger …
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Albus excitedly put together some papers. Severus his asked him to sell that old house on Spinners End and that was a project the headmaster would have fun with. Any money made will be transferred to Severus’s accounts in America. Just as he was making some remodeling decisions the wards signaled that someone arrived so he got up to get the door …
“Yo Headmaster!” Albus had to keep from scowling as he saw the last people he ever wanted to see standing there … James Potter, Lily Potter, Sirius Black and Remus Lupin … Why were they here?
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