DISCLAIMER: I wish but I do not own any part of the HP world, all belongs to one Ms JK Rowling
"Ok Harry, tell me what you know about Skele-grow before you finalize your lesson plan." Severus spoke across his work bench to the now man in front of him.
"I know I receive an interest of each Skele-grow sale in any Apocrathy, the creator, Linfred of Stinchcombe was a twelfth-century wizard and pioneering potioneer, credited with inventing many medicinal potions. He was the founding patriarch of the Potter family. Seeing as though I am the last Potter around I receive shares."
"Stop fooling around Harry, this is serious, you and I both know none of those students tomorrow will care about an extra galleon in your account." Severus growled at him.
"No, I know, sorry. I remember comparing it to having a million splinters lodged in my arm. The potion comes in a large bottle that looks like a human spine with a skull as a stopper, it smokes as it is dispensed. Swallowing it burns the throat,For a Magical treatment, Skele-Gro is surprisingly slow working, taking most of the night to regrow the bones in an arm."
"Thank you, now I need to see your lesson plan before you start."
Harry handed him a scratched out piece of parchment.
"This is my rough draft of their instructions." Harry nervously looked at Severus as he read.
How To Successfully Brew Your Own Skele-gro.
Apparatus:
1 General size pewter cauldron.
1 Chopping knife.
1 Mortar and Pestle
Brewing Apron
Ingredients:
1 Chinese Chomping Cabbage
3 Dried Puffer Fish
5 Scarab Beetles
Method:
•Coarsely chop Chomping Cabbage and place into cauldron before pouring in a small amount of water onto a medium heat
• Whilst the cabbage is simmering, crush Dried Puffer Fish and add to the mixture
• Grind Scarab Beetles in mortar and pestle before adding to the mixture
• Cover cauldron and allow to simmer for 30 minutes before removing from heat
• Strain into bottle once cooled for storage for up to 6 months.
Severus was impressed, he knew he should have known by now how competent Harry had become, especially with his guidance.
"Well done, what will you discuss when they first enter the room?"
"There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. However, for those select few; pause for effect, Who possess, the predisposition... I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in again, maybe some of you have come to Hogwarts in possession of abilities so formidable that you feel confident enough to NOT-PAY-ATTENTION.
"Harry..."
"I know, that is your famous talk, I shall not take that from you, I shall discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the potion, the side effects, if they think it is suitable for all age groups, the dangers of brewing the potion wrongly and gently reminding them that they need to take precaution when brewing at all times."
"Better, now in the black folder on my desk is a copy of my last class plan, you may borrow the guideline but you must make it your own and change it to suit you, otherwise I may have just written the plan out for you."
With that Severus left the room, his teaching Harry had gone over by half an hour and he had promised to help Narcissa move some furniture around for the dinner she was holding this week.
Pansy and Charlie were getting ready for an early tea and a few hours with the Malfoys, they had not really had chance to catch up with Harry now he was awake. Narcissa had obviously kept the newly married couple informed of Harry's progress, she had floo'd them the minute she left his room to rest and informed them of tonight's Dinner she was holding for him. Charlie laid on his side watching his wife dry herself down from the shower she had just exited.
"Charlie stop staring." Pansy laughed as she chose her dress for the afternoon.
"I can not help if my wife is absolutely adorable, beautiful, kind, amazing, sexy.." Charlie came up behind her and placed soft gentle kisses on her shoulder.
"Not now darling, we have to be at the manor in half an hour." Pansy sighed happily as she spun in his arms.
"I was thinking how this quaint little cottage is too big for just the two of us..."
"You want to have that discussion with us?"
"Wait... It depends what discussion you think I want to have?"
"I am not ready for children." They both exclaimed at the same time, shock left their faces replaced by relief.
"I would love children, one day, just not yet, I was actually thinking about the Great Dane Lucius owns, I am interested in finding out if he will breed her."
"You want a dog, phew! I too would like children one day, I am not sure, he has not owned her long, however I believe she is of an age for breeding. Lucius had bred dogs before and they have sold for a fortune because of the owner, say what you want about Lucius Malfoy, everyone knows he adores his dogs which means they receive the best of the best treatment, maybe ask him this evening?"
"Thanks dear, I will. I'll let you finish getting ready whilst I shower." Charlie kissed the the top of her head and made his way to the bathroom.
"Shall we tell them all at lunch"?
"Do you want to Hermione, I don't mind but it is your decision."
"No darling Husband, it is our baby, our decision."
"If it was up to me I would have told them whilst Harry was asleep." Draco chuckled.
"Well that was unfair to Harry."
"I know, I know, I was only teasing." Draco snaked his arms around her gently. "Would you like to go shopping tomorrow?"
"Draco Malfoy, all the years I have known you, you never want to go shopping, unless fo quidditch supplies." Hermione glared at him suspiciously.
"Ok, I admit I have my reasons, how ever in all fairness we should start shopping soon, babies need so much."
"That they do, as long as the hidden agenda is not something ridiculous like a baby seat for your broom."
"I don't think that is possible, although..."
"Do not mess with me Drake."
Draco only smiled and hugged her again, his wife could be cute at times.
