Lucius pulls Severus by the hand and leads him into the small study room in the Slytherin common room. He casts spells to lock and silence the room.
"Sit." says Lucius annoyed. Severus grimaces and takes a seat. Lucius pinches his nose and takes a deep breath he then looks up with a serious look. "I'm not surprised this is happening it's one of the reasons I wanted to be a prefect. Gryffindor's trust each other too easily, so they always attack in groups. Slytherin is a fine house but trust doesn't come easily. You have to be careful with how you seek revenge. First rule of attacking your enemy is to know them ...
Lucius smirks and takes a seat across from Severus.
The first rule of attacking your enemy is to know them.
Severus researches his family history and its supposed link it has with the Malfoy family. Severus doesn't trust his word on this at all. The History of the Malfoy family is a lot more dangerous than Severus thought it would be, with research Severus realises the inconsistencies. The disappearances, the bad luck that seems to follow anyone who goes against a Malfoy. It was a good thing he shook his hand that day.
When Severus looked through the Potter family history it was ... dull. No scandals, nothing that can be used against him. Severus sighs and runs his hand through his hair, he gets a little annoyed about the feel of his hair. Potion fumes makes his hair feel gross.
Severus stirs his potion, one stir more than the book required because the potion needed it. When the lesson ended Severus again receives praise for his potion. Severus smirks happily. Severus doesn't show off so when he gets praise he knows it's from his hard effort.
As Severus and Lily exit from the Potion room Lily smiles at him, "That was such a fun potion ... a little bit too easy though. See you tomorrow! Usual place by the lake?"
Severus smirks and nods in agreement. When Severus turns the corner the four are waiting for him. Severus raises his wand slightly. Severus isn't sure why they target him but he has decided he won't be their victim. Severus has decided he will be nobodies victim.
"Think you're special don't you Severus, getting all the praise in class?" sneers Potter. Severus snorts at this, Potions is the only class that he gets praise in.
Potions is something I've always wanted to be good in, then perhaps my dad would be proud of me. With this thought Severus smirks, Severus understands now. Potter's weakness is Potions.
"You would be nothing without potions, without it you wouldn't have the wealth you have, everything you own is due from potions. Your father invented a potion that has turned the Potter's into one of the wealthiest Magical families in Britain ... yet you blow up most potions. Such shame your father must feel."
Potter raises his wand to curse however Severus pushes his magic towards them and makes them all fall. Giving them a nasty sneer Severus then leaves. No, I will be no ones victim.
