Chapter Six

Holly's Revenge

In the Slytherin Common Room, Holly sat.A potions book sat infront of her, along with a quill and parchment. Marcus and Pansy called her Snape, she had the same look on his face as he would as she read the book. She chewed at her wand as she read, occasionally spitting out some wood pieces onto the floor. Her concentration was hard and her frustration grew.

"These ingredients are going to be hard to find and I can only get them from his office..that won't make me look suspicious. " She scribbled down the ingredients and instructions.

After Snape's brief entertainment of having Holly suffer the Truth Serum. She decided to return the favor, only using a more intense potion. Unfortunately, there was no time for her to do anymore research on the potion. Transfiguration was to start in a few minutes and she was hardly ready.

In class, Holly sat next to Harry and Jeremy next to Ron. They were assigned to write an essay on the do's and don'ts of transfiguring things. Holly had exchanged notes with Jeremy when McGonagall's back was turned.

Jeremy took a new paper and wrote, then folded it, leaned forward and threw the note over her shoulder, quickly sitting down.

She grabbed it, opened and read.

So what is this plan you've been telling me about, Holly? I'm really eager to hear your revenge!

After writing a response, she quickly chucked it over her shoulder. Jeremy reluctantly caught it while McGonagall turned a corner to walk down the isle of their seats. When she passed, he opened and read.

Well..It's definitely going to be a potion. Just..not sure which one I should choose.By the way, do you know where you can find, " Why you shouldn't transfigure yourself into an inatimate object."?

He whispered, " Page three-hundred ninety-six. "

She nodded and turned to the page, taking stuff down. A note in the shape of a crane flew over her head and landed on her desk, unfolding itself for her. She turned her head and looked at Jeremy who was grinning, then turned back to read.

I say you make a Polyjuice Potion and add in the piece of some sort of animal! Then he'll be stuck like that until he goes to the Hospital Wing!! HAHA!!!! ..By the way, the origami spell is, "Foldicus Pafindalum" and say what you want the paper to be folded into. I can see it now, Professor Snape..half man..half unicorn. AHAA!!

"Holly. Would you care to tell the class what is so amusing? " Professor McGonagall lifted an eyebrow and looked at the notes in Holly's hands.

Holly looked up and covered her mouth from her giggling. She shook her head. " No Professor. I'm sure they wouldn't be interested, nor would they have no idea what I was talking about. "

Jeremy snickered. McGonagall took the notes out of her hands and read over them. " Perhaps if you read this collection, they would have a better understanding of your interruption "

"Nah. That isn't necessary. "

"Neither are these. Miss Snape I suggest you concentrate on your work, you are in no position to fool around after what I saw in the halls nights ago. " She set the notes back down and walked away. Draco turned his head and looked at Holly, he had a smug look on his face and a few scratches across his cheeks. Holly flicked her forked tongue at him. He shook his head and turned back to his work. Holly did the same with a smirk.

The sand in the hourglass fell to the bottom and McGonagall dismissed the class. Half of the class headed off to the dungeons. There was a sign on the door with students crowded around it. A Ravenclaw read the sign outloud. " ' Due to personal reasons your potions classes have been canceled for the next three days.' " Celebration commenced. The Ravenclaw flagged her hand to silence them, then continued to read. " ' You will be tested once I return meaning you are expected to study and prepare yourselves. Whether you studied or not will be determined by your grades. A small reassurance for Holly. I am okay. ' Awww ' Just need time to myself away from Hogwarts. Professor Snape. ' "

Hermione spoke up, " I wonder what could be wrong. "

Ron groaned. " He probably has no idea how to torture us anymore so he's gone to his mother's house for more ideas."

"Ron that's so cold.."

"I think he's off to find Nicholas Flamel. You know he's after the stone guys, don't pretend he's not. " Harry spoke unaware of the presence of Jeremy and Holly.

"But if he's after the stone,...why would he need to see Nicholas Flamel? " Ron asked.

"Because, " Jeremy cut in. "Nicholas Flamel knows about the Sorcerer's Stone..."

"But why would father want to go all the way to Nicholas Flamel, when he could go to his grandson, Jeremy instead? " Holly spoke up.

"Maybe Snape didn't want Jeremy here to get suspicious as to why he was asking him about the stone in the first place. " Ron commented.

"Nice one Ron. And maybe he knew students wouldn't know about the stone being in Hogwarts anyway, even if it is Jeremy. " Hermione butted in.

"How do you know about the stone then, Hermione? " Jeremy asked. Holly gave the three of them a Draco look.

The trio looked at each other then spoke at the same time. " Classified "

"Well we ought to be going, plenty of studying to do for the exams and all. COME ON! " Hermione grabbed Harry and Ron and ran off with them.

Holly looked at Jeremy. He shrugged, shook his head and spoke, " Gryffindors. " She laughed and they headed off to her common room. As they walked inside, the first thing Jeremy noticed on the floor was potions books. He noticed a pattern with the books, then picked them up until he reached the table, placing the pile on the desk.

"I see you've been busy.." They sat down, Holly looking through the same book before Transfiguration." ..I take it you aren't going to do the Polyjuice Potion? "

She shook her head, " It takes too long to make. I need something that is made as fast as the potions we do in class but has a strong effect. "

Meanwhile at the Leaky Cauldron, Severus stood outside, looking around impatiently. A group of cackling witches passed him and went inside. A person in an oval cloak approached him and nodded, after he returned the nod, him and the cloaked figure entered the tavern and sat at the bar. Slowly the hood fell from the figure's head and long silvery hair fell freely along it's back. It was Maven.

A tender came up and took their order of two glasses of wine. As he walked away, Severus spoke. " I appreciate you meeting me here Maven. Didn't think you would though. "

She nodded. " Understandable Severus. So what did you want to meet me about? "

" I told Holly finally. " He placed a few sickles onto the bartop and glanced at Maven who was sitting there quietly. He continued, " Naturally...she didn't take it too well. "

She sighed and took her drink after it came, inhaling abit of it before taking a sip. " Well.. at least you told her the truth. You couldn't of hid it from her any longer. "

"I know it doesn't sound much like myself,..but I'm glad you're still talking to me. If my daughter doesn't, at least I know who to go to. "

Maven gave abit of a smirk, " No one can hold a grudge that long. The others just don't seem to understand the powers of dark magic. "

He looked at her," Maven..how do you understand it? "

"I don't limit myself to just one life style. I have a life of immortality so why not try everything that's out there? I've read books and practiced a little magic. " Her voice dropped to a whisper, " Illegally of course. "

Severus took a swig of wine and shook his head, " I'm now beginning to see where Holly gets it from. " He failed to stifle a small chuckle.

"Don't worry about Holly, Severus. She'll be hurt naturally, but she can't hate you forever. So how is the little cala'quessir(half elf)? "

"She was doing fine until I told her what happened. How is everything home? "

"It's a little ..odd. Nothing out of the ordinary, but it's odd. " She nodded with abit of a laugh.

The conversation carried on. Glasses continuously being refilled with wine as they spoke and laughed.( Snape laughing? ) The tender who has seen Severus before, was aware of his personality and how miserable he could be most of the time. He gave the two a look and leaned in to them, eye brow cocked with his head turned to the side.

"I don't mean to interrupt you,..but..I think you've had enough wine.." He said as politely as possible.

Severus and Maven looked at the guy. They stood up and simultaneously shouted at him, " Enough!? We'll tell you when we've had enough!!!!! " Then they started to chuckle and walked to the back of the Leaky Cauldron, going out back. Severus removed his wand and tapped the brick wall until the bricks shifted and turned, opening their passage way and allowing entrance to Diagon Alley. Maven clapped, being slightly drunk and giggled at the walls movement.

"I GOT IT!! " shouted Holly as she leaped up from the couch and danced. Jeremy danced with her, they both stopped.

Jeremy poked her, "..I forgot what you were looking for..what is it? "

"THE POTION!! That I will use as my revenge! AHAHAHA!! " Holly jumped over the couch and ran to the table to copy the ingredients down. " And with my father gone! Some of these ingredients will be an easy target! HAHAHAHA!! "

"What do you suppose he's doing now? " Jeremy walked over, drinking some blood from a bottle and leaned next to her.

She looked up at him. " Well he's most likely ran out of challenges for me so he's gone back home to devise some evil potions he wants me to dissect. " She groaned and continued to copy.

Three days passed and Holly successfully made the potion she found for her dear old father. Severus was back, rubbing his head and yawning a lot. Not really looking like his usual self. Holly had the potion in a small thermus looking item, all ready for use on her father. She stood from the table and walked to Snape, giving him abit of a smile.

He looked at her, giving a groan and rubbing his head. " What do you want? "

She frowned abit, " just wanted to welcome you back, father. I also made you this muggle thing called ' coffee ', it's supposed to wake you up. You want to try it? " She held out the thermus.

He lifted an eyebrow at her. " How do I know you didn't spike this with laxatives? "

"Now why would I do that? Just drink it father of mine. " She skipped back to the Ravenclaw table.

Severus watched her, eyebrow still cocked. His glance turned to the thermus and he took it in his grasp. The fact his daughter was smiley and doing something nice, disturbed him a little. Off went the cap and he smelled the liquid inside.It smelled not like a potion, but of coffee. Holly learned a little trick to make things smell like something else and used it on her weapon. He gave a shrug and downed the liquid, feeling the warmth pour down his throat. He finished the "coffee" and wiped his mouth off, feeling a little refreshed.

Holly grinned madly. " He drank it. Now the fun will begin. " She rose with Jeremy and off they went to Transfiguration.

Potions. Class miserably poured in, knowing Snape like he warned was going to give them another quiz. Everyone sat down and quickly began reviewing before their teacher arrived. Holly drew quietly, keeping her malicious grin hidden until the potion began to effect her father.

The door swung open and everyone's favorite happy teacher stepped in. He scanned his classroom and his students before beginning his slow pace infront of the crowd of first years.

"I see most of you are doing some last minute studying, " he began, eyes glancing to Neville. Continuing. " Or maybe, it's your first time studying for the three days that I have been gone. First, the whereabouts are none of your concern if any of you are wondering where I have been. (But I know!) Secondly, your quizzes will be, " He looked at Hermione and felt the muscles in his mouth do something he never thought possible in Potions. He smiled. " Miss Granger, you look very nice today. "

He froze in place and realized what he just said, covering his mouth. Everyone stared at him in shock while Holly slowly began to chuckle. Snape coughed. A pause followed but he continued his lecture.

"..As I was saying. Your tests will be given out in a few minutes. As soon as I.., " Harry was his next victim. " Ah. Harry, I hope you do acceptionally well on todays test! " The same hand motion occurred, as Harry stared up at him with a dumbfounded expression.

Holly on the otherhand, was enjoying herself. She looked up, the same grin across her lips. She slowly spoke in a wicked voice.

" I was beginning to think you never had a nice side. My dear father. " Maniacal laughter escaped her system. After catching her breath, she continued. " And I thought there was nothing more vile than the, Veritaserum. I guess this should teach you never to drink things people give you, hm? "

Severus couldn't believe what had happened.He didn't know what to do. He knew his daughter was going to get revenge on him but never in a manner like this. A few people started laughing, but others stayed quiet, not wanting to be screamed at.

Ron looked around, then looked at Holly. " What did you give him? "

Holly turned to Ron. " The Acceptabiliaserum(thanks kyle) of course. It was only the perfect one. If I had to suffer with telling people the truth about them. I figured bitter mean Snapey has to suffer with being nice until he finds the cure!! "

Finding the cure is exactly what Severus needed to do, and fast. " ....Class dismissed. Have a nice and super day!!! " He glared at Holly.

The class left, snickering madly and Holly left with a very content look on her face.

The idea of Snape ending up saying nice things, came from the brilliant
Gryffindor mind of Kate Birch. I guess now we are even. Fufufu.Thanks.