Snape
Severus was sitting in his office in the dungeons when an owl fluttered down to his very small window. He saw it was Black's owl; Black and himself had been. exchanging words. Severus broke the seal- a seal? Black never used seals- and opened the parchment: 14th October Snape, Albus has told me that what we feared has happened. You'll need to talk to Harry, and help him. He needs to know things, should anything happen to me, you know you'll be his guardian. If you need any help talking to him, you just have to ask. Arabella will be here on Halloween, because I shall be out on patrol, please could you make her feel welcome, I know you two used to get on well.
SB
Severus's heart skipped a beat, what an owl to receive. Arabella Black (Figg) returning to England, Having to try to make peace and work with Harry and the idea of a possible death-eater attack all written into one short piece of parchment. And he would be seeing Harry in potions next. Severus quickly replied to Black, as his owl was hovering around being a nuisance.
14th October Black, I see, I shall try to have a word with Potter after my potions lesson, though it may be necessary for me to give him a detention and a dozen or so points from Gryffindor to do so, if that is the case, though I shall not require your help in telling him, reassuring him afterwards and trying to stop him overreacting to detention as he normally sees fit to do. If Ms Figg needs help re-accustoming herself to Hogwarts on that evening then I shall, of course, welcome her. Severus Snape
He sealed the parchment and gave it to the owl to take to Black, then proceeded to the potions classroom, where, if the Gryffindors remembered their lesson, the students would be awaiting him. There was much chattering and noise coming from the dungeon, Severus swiftly walked in.
'Silence. Sit down Mr Longbottom, and you too Miss Parkinson. When I arrive for a lesson, although I know you are incompetent, I do expect you to be prepared for potions making. This applies to all of you, Mr Potter, sadly fame does not give talent, as is proven by yourself. Today we shall be brewing the 'renovatio' potion. Mr Weasly, what does the renovatio potion do for the drinker?'
Weasly was stuttering, while next to him Granger was doing her usual show off act.
'You don't know Mr Weasly? Perhaps you should ask Miss Granger who seems excessively desperate to answer my question. 5 points from Gryffindor Mr Weasly for not doing the necessary research and 5 from Miss Granger for showing off- yet again.
'But Proffes.'
'Mr Potter, your status does not allow you to argue the punishment I see fit for not doing homework. I think you need a lesson in not flaunting your fame as you so often do. Detention tomorrow night should solve this. Do not be late Mr Potter, even the rich and famous usually can keep their appointment times.'
'Yes professor'
'Get back to work this instant then, these potions must be perfected.'
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15th October Snape, How many damn points did you take off Gryffindor? Was it really necessary, you really are great at getting on the good side of people; are you certain you don't want help talking to Harry?
SB
15th October Black, I am perfectly capable of talking to him, the points taken off were necessary deductions due to Weasly and Granger's misconduct during my class. Perhaps you could console them as 10 points is such a great loss..
Severus Snape
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Severus was sitting at his desk in the dungeon, patiently waiting for Pott...Harry to arrive. There was a quick knock on the door and in walked Harry, with a sulking expression on his face. He left the door ajar and Severus noticed Weasly
'Ah Mr Potter, so nice of you to join me, sit down, but do close the door first, I am sure Mr Weasly can bare to be parted from you.' He saw Harry make a face outside the door, slammed it shut and sat down at Severus' desk.
'Firstly I must apologise for giving you a detention for what you see as such a petite matter, but, unfortunately, I need to discuss some important matters with you, which I shall add are not to be discussed outside of this room, except, if absolutely necessary, with Professor Black.' As Severus spat Sirius' name, he noticed the surprised look on Harry's face.
'There are some things that need explaining. It has not been able for me to tell you about these due to certain circumstances, I believe you know that I was a death eater?'
'Erm, yes'
'What you may not know is that I still am, though spying for Professor Dumbledore. This means I have to take precautions to make sure none of the younger death eaters know this, and of course disliking the 'boy-who- killed' is a compulsory thought for death eaters. So do accept my apologies for my behaviour to you in that respect. However there are other reasons, which lie in your hands, though hopefully we shall be able to amend these. As you know Voldemort has risen again and he has been plotting to take over the wizarding world. At the moment only three people have power enough to stop him, Professor Dumbledore, your godfather and myself. There were once two others that had enough skill to do so, do you have an idea who they might be?'
'My parents?'
'Correct. There is though one other who we suspect would have enough power after some training. We think it is you as you are the son of two extremely powerful wizards. Unfortunately all four of us are known to Voldemort. Dumbledore is too powerful for Voldemort to risk attacking, Black and I have enough power to protect ourselves and carry on with our work against the dark arts but you Mr Potter do not so the headmaster has asked Black and I to train you.
When your parents were killed ancient spells were put on you so that in the company of your relatives and guardians you would be somewhat safe. Lily's sister has refused to have you back at her house, which means you shall have to stay with a guardian next summer, this will be Black unless. unless things go wrong. When he isn't teaching he is doing much work against Voldemort, but he is at much risk. If anything were to happen Harry, then your guardian would be me.
Severus was sitting in his office in the dungeons when an owl fluttered down to his very small window. He saw it was Black's owl; Black and himself had been. exchanging words. Severus broke the seal- a seal? Black never used seals- and opened the parchment: 14th October Snape, Albus has told me that what we feared has happened. You'll need to talk to Harry, and help him. He needs to know things, should anything happen to me, you know you'll be his guardian. If you need any help talking to him, you just have to ask. Arabella will be here on Halloween, because I shall be out on patrol, please could you make her feel welcome, I know you two used to get on well.
SB
Severus's heart skipped a beat, what an owl to receive. Arabella Black (Figg) returning to England, Having to try to make peace and work with Harry and the idea of a possible death-eater attack all written into one short piece of parchment. And he would be seeing Harry in potions next. Severus quickly replied to Black, as his owl was hovering around being a nuisance.
14th October Black, I see, I shall try to have a word with Potter after my potions lesson, though it may be necessary for me to give him a detention and a dozen or so points from Gryffindor to do so, if that is the case, though I shall not require your help in telling him, reassuring him afterwards and trying to stop him overreacting to detention as he normally sees fit to do. If Ms Figg needs help re-accustoming herself to Hogwarts on that evening then I shall, of course, welcome her. Severus Snape
He sealed the parchment and gave it to the owl to take to Black, then proceeded to the potions classroom, where, if the Gryffindors remembered their lesson, the students would be awaiting him. There was much chattering and noise coming from the dungeon, Severus swiftly walked in.
'Silence. Sit down Mr Longbottom, and you too Miss Parkinson. When I arrive for a lesson, although I know you are incompetent, I do expect you to be prepared for potions making. This applies to all of you, Mr Potter, sadly fame does not give talent, as is proven by yourself. Today we shall be brewing the 'renovatio' potion. Mr Weasly, what does the renovatio potion do for the drinker?'
Weasly was stuttering, while next to him Granger was doing her usual show off act.
'You don't know Mr Weasly? Perhaps you should ask Miss Granger who seems excessively desperate to answer my question. 5 points from Gryffindor Mr Weasly for not doing the necessary research and 5 from Miss Granger for showing off- yet again.
'But Proffes.'
'Mr Potter, your status does not allow you to argue the punishment I see fit for not doing homework. I think you need a lesson in not flaunting your fame as you so often do. Detention tomorrow night should solve this. Do not be late Mr Potter, even the rich and famous usually can keep their appointment times.'
'Yes professor'
'Get back to work this instant then, these potions must be perfected.'
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15th October Snape, How many damn points did you take off Gryffindor? Was it really necessary, you really are great at getting on the good side of people; are you certain you don't want help talking to Harry?
SB
15th October Black, I am perfectly capable of talking to him, the points taken off were necessary deductions due to Weasly and Granger's misconduct during my class. Perhaps you could console them as 10 points is such a great loss..
Severus Snape
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Severus was sitting at his desk in the dungeon, patiently waiting for Pott...Harry to arrive. There was a quick knock on the door and in walked Harry, with a sulking expression on his face. He left the door ajar and Severus noticed Weasly
'Ah Mr Potter, so nice of you to join me, sit down, but do close the door first, I am sure Mr Weasly can bare to be parted from you.' He saw Harry make a face outside the door, slammed it shut and sat down at Severus' desk.
'Firstly I must apologise for giving you a detention for what you see as such a petite matter, but, unfortunately, I need to discuss some important matters with you, which I shall add are not to be discussed outside of this room, except, if absolutely necessary, with Professor Black.' As Severus spat Sirius' name, he noticed the surprised look on Harry's face.
'There are some things that need explaining. It has not been able for me to tell you about these due to certain circumstances, I believe you know that I was a death eater?'
'Erm, yes'
'What you may not know is that I still am, though spying for Professor Dumbledore. This means I have to take precautions to make sure none of the younger death eaters know this, and of course disliking the 'boy-who- killed' is a compulsory thought for death eaters. So do accept my apologies for my behaviour to you in that respect. However there are other reasons, which lie in your hands, though hopefully we shall be able to amend these. As you know Voldemort has risen again and he has been plotting to take over the wizarding world. At the moment only three people have power enough to stop him, Professor Dumbledore, your godfather and myself. There were once two others that had enough skill to do so, do you have an idea who they might be?'
'My parents?'
'Correct. There is though one other who we suspect would have enough power after some training. We think it is you as you are the son of two extremely powerful wizards. Unfortunately all four of us are known to Voldemort. Dumbledore is too powerful for Voldemort to risk attacking, Black and I have enough power to protect ourselves and carry on with our work against the dark arts but you Mr Potter do not so the headmaster has asked Black and I to train you.
When your parents were killed ancient spells were put on you so that in the company of your relatives and guardians you would be somewhat safe. Lily's sister has refused to have you back at her house, which means you shall have to stay with a guardian next summer, this will be Black unless. unless things go wrong. When he isn't teaching he is doing much work against Voldemort, but he is at much risk. If anything were to happen Harry, then your guardian would be me.