The Postions Master marched into the gloaming room going straight to his desk now turning his heels to face the class.
From Ivory's perspective, he did look a bit.. mean. There was no smile on his face, not even a simple grin.
No one noticed the paper that was settled in his hand. Severus started calling out roll.
"Helana Ledspong.."
His voice was clear and low, almost as if he was whispering. He moved onto the next name.
"Catalina Malfoy..."
He went on with the list calling about 12 names. Once he spotted Ivory's name he paused.
"Ivory Vaneraries.."
She rose her hand slowly catching his attention, along with the rest of the class.
His gaze towards her quite confusing. His face soften as he quickly turned away from the class to go back to his seat.
So she also was a Vaneraries? But he wondered, Out of the three children.. Who was her parent? He shook out of his thoughts as he spoke.
"I want everyone to take out your books and turn to page 10.. We still start this class with a simple potion and move on to bookwork afterward.."
He didn't look up to address the class as he spoke. Although everyone did remain silent. The turning of books filled the atmosphere until the last page flipped.
The students sat there waiting for their instructions. It was a long and awful silence for a moment until the teacher finally arose from his desk again.
"The person that is sitting next to you will be your partner from here on out.." He announced as he continued.
"For today's assignment, I want everyone to brew the Wiggenweld Potion. The instructions are in the book. You have exactly one hour to do so. Now, get to it." The class got up from their seats, taking their book along with them as they went over to he labs.
Ivory and Cat choose the lab that was closer to the back, forsake purposes.
"Are you ready?" Cat asked settling the book between the two girls.
Ivory took her glance off of Snape, whom only returned the look.
She allowed a smile to form on her face.
"Ready.."
--
"Good Afternoon class..." Anah greeted the students as her gaze struck everyone there.
The class greeted in unison. "Good Afternoon Professor V."
A smile formed on her face.
"Since we have a few guests in our class, I've decided to let this period, become a free period. So, if you have anything to work on I advise that you get started.."
There was a sigh of relief spreading across the class no wonder Anah is one of the best teachers.
"So, I'm sitting here for nothing?.." May blurted out getting Anah's attention. She rolled her eyes as she turned her head towards her younger sister.
"No. You're going to sit there, shut up and help me grade."
Her comment caused some of the students to laugh.
May grinned, sitting up from the large oak desk as she turned to her sister.
"Wanna duel again?.."
The eldest sister bit the inside of her cheek as she walked past her going to her desk.
"Please shut up, May."
"Anah.." she nagged trialing behind her.
"I don't want to grade, Can I please do something..."
Anah didn't glance up at her sister. Instead, she focused on the papers that were there in front of her.
"You could do one thing." She gasped as May turned to her excitingly.
"Yes, what is it?"
Anah leaned to her sister, cuffing her hand around her ear.
"You could shut up.."
Anah snickered at her actions as her sister pushed away from crossing her arms in the process.
"Chienne.." (Bitch.)
"I know I am, now help me grade these papers, please."
Defeated, May pulled up a chair near Anah's desk as she sat down grabbing of the papers that her sister handed her.
There was chattering going on amongst the class as they worked on whatever assignments they had.
'So.'
Maykaylah's voice sprung in Anah's head as the two worked in silence.
'What May, you know we only communicate like this.. If it's important-'
'It is.'
Anah huffed turning her head away from May with her head still looking down at the papers.
'Then what is it?"
May's lips turned into a smirk.
'When will you tell Severus? He probably knows by now, don't you think?' She hummed against herself.
"May, stop taunting me." She mumbled low enough for her to hear.
May returned the comment.
"Then what are you afraid of? Why won't you-" She stopped midsentence before giving Anah a certain look. She continued the conversation in their heads.
'Why won't you tell him Anah? It's not like the two of you are back together.'
Anah turned away from May not bothering to respond to her statement.
May gasped quite loudly gathering attention from the working class.
"No. You. Didn't. Anahstacia!-"
"May, Oh my Fuc- God! Would you stop?!"
The grin that rested on her face widened.
"Oh, Father is going to love this.."
Anah turned her gaze back to her sister. Her look was cold.
"You won't mention anything to him. Do you understand?."
The younger sister shrugged her shoulders, picking up the quill to help finish grading the papers.
Harry shrugged Ron who was turned around talking to Hermione.
"What was that about?"
"I have the slightest.." Ron commented bringing his hand up to the back of his head.
"Haven't you heard the rumor, Harry? About the girl?"
Harry turned in his seat to face Hermione.
"What girl?"
"Ivory Vaneraries," Hermione said in a whisper.
Harry and Ron had a confused look on their face.
"Another Vaneraries? How many are there?" Rom exclaimed causing Harry to roll his eyes.
"No one knows. But, she's the daughter of one of the two." The three glanced up at the Professor and her sister.
"I only wonder who.." Harry mumbled resuming to his work.
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Potions class was going well for both Ivory and Catalina.
"Alright, last step." Cat mumbled as she traced her finger over the text.
"Take the potion away from the heat and allow it to cool, when it is cool its ready for use.."
Ivory glanced at the book then back at the cauldron.
"It's supposed to be blue right?" Ivory questioned as Cat shook her head.
"Yes, that means we're done." She mumbled giving the potions a few stirs.
There was a large explosion that happened in front of the class as Severus stood there with a frank look on his face.
"Next Mr. Carsile, pay attention.." His voice was cold. He grazed through the aisles going around grading everyone's potion.
He stopped in front of the two girls' lab desk. "And what do we have here..." He said as Cat turned her head to look at Ivory.
"Oh, um.. We've finished our Postion Sir.." She trembled throughout her words causing the man to give her a look.
"Hm."
The girls noticed that he has a feather in his hand.
"Once.. I drop this feather.. and the potion remains the same.. the two of you will pass.."
He then turned to look directly at Ivory.
"If not, then you will fail."
Ivory shook her head. She had to admit, he was intimidating. Her mother did warn her.
He brought the white feather up above the cauldron letting it go soon afterwards.
The three watched the substance consume it. Nothing happened. The girls succeeded in making the potion.
A small grin formed on the man lips now tucking his hands behind his back.
"Flawless.." He mumbled stepping away from the two.
Both Cat and Ivory looked at each other with excitement written all over their faces.
"You know, we make a good team." Ivory added as Cat playfully nudged at her.
"Then that means we'll become great friends."
Her smile settled on her.
She made her first friend. All by herself as well.
The bell rung soon after.
"You all are to write a report on the potion that was done in class today. It is due by tomorrow." He dismissed the students. The remainder of the day was held for another feast. After all, The Triwizard Tournament is happening.
"Say Ivory, what are you doing afterwards?" Cat asked while she gathered her belongings.
"Um, I'm going to go for for my um... Aunt." She mumbled as she too grabbed her belongings.
"Mind if I tag along?" Catalina questioned while Ivory turned her head.
"How about we meet up later on? We do have the remainder of the day to do whatever.."
Cat only smiled.
"That's fine with me, Let's just hope my brother doesn't tag along.." She joked before waving off.
"Meet me at the Library!"
And like that the girl was gone.
"Will do.." Ivory mumbled into a whisper.
When she looked around, everyone had left. Expect for the teacher. He was at his desk, grading. He didn't even noticed that she was still there.
Ivory hesitated for a second. Should she.. talk to him? Maybe.. tell him? Hey.. I'm Ivory.. You're daughter.. No, no. But, she really did want to meet him. After all, yesterday was her first time meeting her mother.
"May I help you with something?" The man questioned with his face still glued to the papers.
Ivory froze.
At this point she didn't know what to do.
"I, um.. yes... My name is Ivory-.."
"Vaneraries.. yes. I know.." He said with his non-shallot tone.
Ivory clinched onto books trembling in place. Why was she so afraid? Just tell him!
"I.. like brewing potions. In fact, At my old school.. I was a top student."
He still didn't look up. Why was this child bothering him?
"So?.. Join the Potions Club. You will fit in. Now, If your done.. I have things to attend to."
He turned to look at her once again.
She had a nervous look on her face. It reminded him of Anahstacia.. That's...Hm.
"I, um... wanted to tell you something.. actually.."
He shrugged his brow as she then caught her attention. Severus raised himself from his desk now pacing down to stand only a few steps away from her.
"Yes, go on..?"
"You see.." She stopped as she looked down at the mans shoes too afraid to look up.
"I'm your-"
"Wait!"
Anahstacia called out catching both of their attention. She approached the two quietly.
"Anah. What are you doing here?" Severus questioned with his eyebrow still arched.
"Severus, there is something I need to tell you.."
Her heart was beating at a fast pace.
"Well.. Ivory love sit down.. You need to hear this too.."
Ivory obeyed as she sat in the nearest seat.
"Severus.. a while ago after my misscarge.. I conceived again."
He stood there speechless, emotionless. Which over-course caused Anah's anxiety to shoot up.
"Do you remember.. the last night we spent.. before.. we separated?"
He slowly nodded his head. Of course he remembered.
"Well.. What I'm trying to say is.. Ivory's my daughter.."
He still didn't move. Not even an inch. Ivory glanced over at Severus. She couldn't make out what was wrong with the man.
"And.. Severus.. You're-"
"Her Father." He mumbled taking his gaze away from her now looking down at the preteen.
"T-That's what I was trying t-to tell you.. Please don't be upset.." Ivory mumbled as she shot up from her seat to stand in front of the man.
His eyes followed her ever move. His hands were settled down by his side.
"How.. old are you?" He questioned as she looked down again.
"12.."
Severus turned to Anah who only looked away. "Run along, we will.. talk.. later on." Anah cocked a brow confused at Severus's reaction. "You wan't me to.. leave?" She questioned.
"I didn't stutter."
She bit the inside of her cheek as he gaze soon fell from him. She'll give him that, after all.. he did have the right to be upset.
Anah turned towards Ivory as she then went over to kiss her head.
"Meet me at my class.. once you're done.. Alright?"
"Yes ma'am..."
Anah gave one final look at Severus.
"Please don't blame anything on her-"
"Anah, leave. Please.."
She settled with defeat leaving soon afterwards.
Severus looked down at Ivory with her a simple look.
"Sit.."
The young child sat at his command, worried about what would happen next. Would he yell at her? Or worse.. disown her..?
She sat there awaiting for the man's next steps.