Thank you to my amazing beta disturbinglyprofound

Sorry that I've not updated in a while but it was the last month of school which meant 4 units, 4 end of term projects and exams. Way too much work so I had to cut myself off writing. Enjoy!

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Severus was definitely right about it being a long day. During Ancient Runes, they covered some of the symbols that were from older days, back when every country was ruled by a monarchy. Severus almost laughed at the lesson – he had learnt the symbols four summers ago, but none of the other students could grasp the concept.

It could've been because the British government was trying to cover so much of it up. They censored most of the information on the topic. So, depending on the time the reference books were written, the information was different. Of course, that just wouldn't do for the Ravenclaws, who got so frustrated by the end of class that the room looked like it had been hit by a tornado. Papers were all over the room, desks had been turned over; it was pure chaos.

Severus wasn't bothered, however, because he'd used some of the runes that they'd discussed that day to create a shield. It would protect him from physical blows, as well as provide a Concealing Charm so that he would not be seen. While the other students raged, he just sat in a corner during the whole thing. When it was time to head to Charms, then, he was the only one who exited the room still looking presentable. The same could not be said about the other Slytherins and Ravenclaws, who had spots of something all over their clothing and hair that would have been comparable to a Professor Trelawney's. It was comical, seeing them step out of the room and see themselves clearly again now that their view was not blocked by the dust and other partials that had flown into the air during the fury of destruction.

The rest of the day was uneventful, to say the least. After being taught in the summer by his sisters' tutors, he has surpassed the curriculum expectation and was halfway through what the seventh-years were learning in every class but Divination and Potions. Divination was just a waste of time, and there was no point in Potions, seeing as he was already halfway through [a mastery] with a goal of becoming the youngest Potions Master in history.

On days like this, he questioned why he was still at this school. The things that they learned were almost always tampered with, the teachers and Headmaster encouraged fighting and hatred between the different houses, and besides, they only cared about the Gryffindors. They didn't even try to hide it – a werewolf had attacked him because of another student, as part of a 'harmless prank' as the headmaster had called it, and Severus was the one being threatened with expulsion. It just wasn't fair.

Now, with his mother's passing over the summer and his father kicking him out, Severus decided that he would take matters into his own hands, for once. He didn't need this school anymore. He had a family with his sister, her parents and the royal family of Canada, since they'd spent almost the whole summer together with their other two children Jasmine and Christopher. All Severus needed was a plan.

After spending the whole day thinking about what to do, he decided on what to do. He would leave for the winter break as usual, but this time he wouldn't be coming back. After two weeks, if no one reported him missing, then he would notify Nick and Claire about this oversight and watch the teachers squirm.

And, as luck would have it, he received a second letter at dinnertime, this one even more elegant than the last.

Hey Sev,
It's only been two weeks but I already miss you so much. You really should come to school with us here at Great Lakes Academy for Young Witches and Wizards. I'm taking warding spell creation and music this year. Chris says hi as well by the way. He is rooming in Lake Superior, which, lucky for him, is on the other side of the campus from Lake Ontario – that's where I'm staying.

Severus remembered what she had told him about her school. Instead of houses, they just had five dorm groups that would live together for the first five years. After that, they could chose to move to a new dorm, though most stayed where they were. They ate together, though, at smaller round tables, after the first night. Classes were randomly chosen with members coming together from each dorm, depending on abilities and course selections. At Great Lakes, after the OWLs, no course was mandatory. It sounded like a fantastic school; perhaps Severus could join in January.

After this revelation, Severus decided to get back to the letter.

I don't know if I can wait until winter break to see you. When is your next Hogsmeade weekend? I'll come and meet you. I think my friends are sick of hearing me talk about you. This summer was amazing and I can't wait until I'm in your arms again, and remember that if you don't tell me I have other ways of getting it.
Love
Jas

Severus just had to shake his head at the last part of her letter. They had started to go out at the beginning of summer, and even though he loved her, he didn't think that the relationship would last. She was the oldest child of the King and Queen of Canada, and would take over the crown soon. He knew that they wouldn't be together for too long – he had no doubt that she would find a better man.

Tonight he would have to write back to both girls.

"Oi, Severus! Who's writing to you today?" asked Yaxley.

"Oh, yes, those owls are even more impressive than ours," commented Lucius. "Who is sending you letters, Severus? Is it your girlfriend?"

As Severus put the letter in his robes, ignoring their comments, a photograph fell from his pocket. Lucius dived for it.

"So, is this her? Merlin, how the hell did you get a girl like that?" he exclaimed.

Jasmine was wearing a deep blue dress, with sleeves that flowed out from the elbow over a purple under bodice, with pearls outlining the bust area. She looked absolutely stunning, as the dress brought out the blue in her eyes and perfectly accented her tiny waist and perfect figure. Her light brown hair was styled elegantly but with a simplicity behind it leaving a swooping side bang to where her hair was pulled back into a half ponytail with a black tiara with a pink train behind it. Luckily the picture was just of her, and not the one that they had taken in a group, with the four siblings together.

"Well, I spend most of my summers with a family in France, and they are good friends with her family who's from Canada. After spending some time together, we – er – expressed a mutual affection for one another. Now I would like to have that picture back thank you very much." He then plucked the photo from Lucius's hand and walked off to the dorms.

He sat down at his desk and got out a bag that held his better quills and parchment for when he was writing to his loved ones. This parchment was of much better quality than what he used at school and had his initials engraved at the bottom of the page.

Jasmine,he wrote,

Hi, how are you? You really need to be less dramatic, it's only been two weeks since I saw you and I know that you can last longer than that. Our next Hogsmeade weekend is in two weeks – if you want, I'll meet you in front of Honeydukes and we can go from there, alright? Tell Chris that I say "hi" as well, and you will be happy to know that I am thinking of transferring schools, I'm just not learning anything at all here. Today was just pathetic in class – everything we're learning has been censored, and the Ravenclaws were going mad since Merlin-help-whoever stops them from learning. It's a true disgrace to see what this school has become. I'm thinking of asking Nick and Claire if I can transfer to your school, it just sounds so much better and much freer.

Be careful of the pictures you send in the future, though. Some of my housemates saw them, that's all, and I don't like the way they were looking at you. Also, could you send a less conspicuous bird next time? I've received letters from both you and Anna today, and people are starting to talk.

Yours,

Severus

"Ah, one letter down and one to go," Severus thought, as he called an owl to take the first letter off to Canada.

Annalise,

I'm so happy for you. Beauxbatons sounds wonderful, so much better than Hogwarts. I'm thinking of asking Mum and Dad if I can transfer schools, since you can't learn anything factual here because of the Headmaster and government. I was thinking of just leaving the school, actually, with no notice, so that when I don't come to school and they don't care the Headmaster will finally get in trouble. What do you think of that plan?

I know that you love your birds, but could you send one that's a bit plainer next time, since it drew a lot of attention? Has Chris written to you yet about his school? I hope that you're having a wonderful time at Beauxbatons, by the way.

Your brother,

Severus.

AN: Thank you for reading this! Now you see that little button? I dare you to click it please . The picture description comes from the story picture with the two couples in it.