Chapter 6
The Greasy Haired Potions Master
Natasha woke up at 5:45 in the morning the next day. The four girls in the dormitory were still asleep. She heard a tapping at the window, she opened it and Raptor soared in, carrying a letter in his beak, and one tied to his leg. He dropped the letter in Natasha's bed. Natasha took off the letter and read it. It was from Narcissa Malfoy this time.
Dear Natasha,
Lucius says that you are welcome. But he left early last night and he was already in the Ministry of Magic by the time your letter got here. I just called him. I'll send your father's letter, too. He sent it here last night. I asked Raptor to just hold the letter in his beak. Do what your father says in the letter.
Yours sincerely,
Narcissa Malfoy
Natasha folded up the letter and reached for her father's letter. Of course, it wasn't his handwriting there. He made Rookwood type it on a typewriter. But in it was the first instruction for Natasha.
Natasha,
This is Rookwood. Your father asked me to write to you. You're first instruction is in here.
You must meet the Potions teacher. Professor Severus Snape is your potions teacher. He will teach you all kinds of potions. After classes, you must ask Professor Snape how to make the Draught of the Living Dead, Veritaserum, Dragon blood poison, and Polyjuice Potion. After you have learned how to make these, send the Veritaserum (truth potion) to me. Send the Dragon blood poison to Bellatrix Lestrange. Keep the Polyjuice potion and the Draught of the Living dead. Just ask professor Snape how to make the Polyjuice Potion. Do not make it yet. The Malfoy boy will tell you when to make it. Also, make the Draught of the living Dead on January 25th. That is all.
Rookwood.
Natasha folded up the letter and put it in her bedside table. Raptor was already in his cage, asleep. The long journey made him tired. Natasha stood up, went to look for her potions book and looked for any of the potions his father asked him. This was what she saw
Potions for Beginners
Grade One All About Potions....................... P. 2 Banned Potions in Hogwarts.................. P. 6 Ingredients Mostly Needed................... P. 9 Bezoar........................... P. 12 Shrinking Solution....................... P. 14 Inflating Potion........................ P. 16 Dragon Blood Uses...................... P. 18 Vomiting Potion......................... P. 38 Nosebleed Potion....................... P. 40 Cure for Nosebleed....................... P. 42 Fainting Solutions........................ P. 44 20 Kinds Of Fainting Solutions.................. P. 46 Antidotes............................ P. 66 Rose Thorns.......................... P. 68
"There doesn't seem to be any of the potions that my father wants!" Natasha said while throwing the book aside. "I'd better ask the potions master." Just then Natasha felt a cool breeze on her right. She turned and saw Peeves. "Oh, hello Peeves. What are you doing here?"
Peeves did not answer. He just flew out of the dorm while blowing a raspberry bubble. Natasha decided she'd better get to sleep again.
Natasha slept until 6:30. When she woke up, Angela Rinaldi, Samantha Esguerra and Natalie Malfoy were already awake. Only Angel Delos Santos was asleep. Natasha got up and she changed into her Hogwarts Robes. When Angel finally woke up, the five girls went down to breakfast to find that is was already crowded with people. They walked over the Slytherin table. Just as they sat down, owls came soaring through an open window, delivering mail. A screech owl landed in front of Natasha. It was carrying the Daily Prophet and a letter.
"Oh," Angel said. "The letter's for me. Mum said she'd write a day after sorting. She also told the Prophet to give me daily papers. Though I don't really read them. You can read it if you like.
"Thanks." Natasha said. She took the prophet from the owl's beak. She read the front page. After reading it, she just folded the paper and said "Rubbish!"
"Hey," called Samantha Esguerra who was sitting beside Natasha. Natasha looked over and asked "What?"
"Here's the schedule. And do you mind me asking if you're a veela?"
"Short answer is no. I'm just part veela. My mother is though. Why'd you ask?" Natasha said while unfolding the parchment.
"No reason." She started unfolding hers, too.
Natasha read the letter and here's what was written inside:
Class Schedule First Years Monday: Double Potions............................ 8:00-10:00 Flying.................................. 10:00-11:00 Lunch.................................. 11:00-12:00 Charms................................. 12:00-1:00 Transfiguration............................. 1:00-2:00 Double Defence Against the Dark Arts.............. 2:00-4:00
Tuesday: Potions................................. 8:00-9:00 Double Flying.............................. 9:00-11:00 Lunch.................................. 11:00-12:00 Charms................................. 12:00-1:00 Double Transfiguration........................ 1:00-3:00 Defence Against the Dark Arts................... 3:00-4:00
Wednesday: Double Potions............................. 8:00-10:00 History of Magic............................ 10:00-11:00 Lunch.................................. 11:00-12:00 Double Charms............................. 12:00-2:00 Transfiguration............................. 2:00-3:00 Defence Against the Dark Arts.................... 3:00-4:00
Thursday: Potions.................................. 8:00-9:00 Double History of Magic........................ 9:00-11:00 Lunch................................... 11:00-12:00 Charms.................................. 12:00-1:00 Transfiguration............................ 1:00-2:00 Double Defence Against the Dark Arts............... 2:00-4:00
Friday: Double Potions.............................. 8:00-10:00 History of Magic............................ 10:00-11:00 Lunch................................... 11:00-12:00 Charms.................................. 12:00-1:00 Double Transfiguration......................... 1:00-3:00 Defence Against the Dark Arts..................... 3:00-4:00
Teachers: Potions: Professor Snape Flying: Madame Hooch Charms: Professor Filtwick Transfiguration: Professor McGonagall Defence Against the Dark Arts: Professor Flockhart History of Magic: Professor Binns
Astronomy will be everyday at midnight Astronomy: Professor Sinistra
Natasha folded up the piece of parchment. She looked at her watch and whispered to Angel
"We still have 15 more minutes before Double Potions. It's already 7:45. Double Potions start at 8:00."
Angel nodded and ate her last spoonful of porridge. Natalie, who was sitting on the other side of the table, was asking her brother why he likes Pansy.
"Come on, Draco. I won't tell mum or dad about it." Natalie said while pulling the sleeve of her brother's robes. "Just tell me and I won't make fun of you."
"For the 746th time, Natalie. I DON'T LIKE PANSY!!! IT'S HER THAT HAS BEEN FOLLOWING ME ALL THIS TIME!!! I'M TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM HER!!!" Draco snarled
"Okay, I'll shut up." Natalie said. She looked over to Natasha and winked at her. Meaning only one thing: "I'll shut up, just for now."
After breakfast, Natalie, Angel and Natasha set off towards the dungeons where Snape's classroom was located. Natasha spotted a girl with flaming red hair, which suggested that they were having classes with the Gryffindors. Natasha walked inside and sat at the very back of the classroom. Angel and Natalie sat beside her. Moments later, Professor Snape came in. He just said they were to read pages 2 to 5 and make an essay about the importance of Potions in the Wizarding World. Preferably one and a half rolls of parchment. Natasha read pages 2 to five on 30 minutes. With one hour and thirty minutes left, Natasha pulled out her peacock feather quill, one and a half rolls of parchment and some black ink. She began to write her essay. After an hour and fifteen minutes, Natasha finished her essay. She reread it, and pronounced herself satisfied. She kept her peacock feather quill, and ink in her bag, and put the essay under the book. After she done this, she heard someone calling her name. She turned and saw Natalie calling her.
"Why?" Natasha asked Natalie sweetly. Natalie gave her a cute smile and passed her a note.
What do you call that truth potion the ministry uses when death-eaters are caught and they are forced to tell the Dark Lord's whereabouts?
Natasha nearly laughed at the question, she didn't know the answer either, when she remembered Rookwood's letter.
The truth potion is called Veritaserum. It was widely used a few years back. Bellatrix Lestarnge was given that potion to tell where your father was. But she fought the potion. I think she was the only person to fight it because it's such a strong potion.
Natasha gave the letter to Natalie again. She nodded and continued her essay. At exactly 7:58, Snape stood up and told them to pass their papers.
"Natalie, can you accompany me? I need to tell Professor Snape something." Natasha said. Natalie shrugged, then, accompanied her to Professor Snape.
Natalie and Natasha went to Professor Snape's desk. Snape was piling the papers neatly on a drawer.
"Erm- Excuse me, Professor" Natasha said cautiously.
"What is it, Ms. Evans?" Snape asked.
"My father sent me a letter this morning. He said I needed to make a few potions for him." Natasha said. Natalie kept nodding her head all the time.
"What are those specific potio9ns, Ms. Evans?" Snape asked her coolly.
Natasha looked at her hand where she wrote all the potions. "Erm, I need to make some Draught of the Living Dead, Veritaserum, Dragon Blood Poison, and Polyjuice Potion."
"I shall give you a book pass. Present it to our librarian Madame Pince and you will be allowed to look for the potions in the restricted section." Snape said while writing on a piece of paper. He handed it to Natasha.
I, Professor Severus Snape give Natasha Evans permission to look up these books in the restricted section of the library.
Moste Potente Potions- Polyjuice Potion Ministry Potions- Veritaserum Highly poisonous Potions- Dragon Blood Poison Sleeping Potions- Draught of the Living dead
Professor Severus Snape
"Thank you, Professor." Natasha said. And after that, she and Natalie ran out of the dungeon and into the field
The Greasy Haired Potions Master
Natasha woke up at 5:45 in the morning the next day. The four girls in the dormitory were still asleep. She heard a tapping at the window, she opened it and Raptor soared in, carrying a letter in his beak, and one tied to his leg. He dropped the letter in Natasha's bed. Natasha took off the letter and read it. It was from Narcissa Malfoy this time.
Dear Natasha,
Lucius says that you are welcome. But he left early last night and he was already in the Ministry of Magic by the time your letter got here. I just called him. I'll send your father's letter, too. He sent it here last night. I asked Raptor to just hold the letter in his beak. Do what your father says in the letter.
Yours sincerely,
Narcissa Malfoy
Natasha folded up the letter and reached for her father's letter. Of course, it wasn't his handwriting there. He made Rookwood type it on a typewriter. But in it was the first instruction for Natasha.
Natasha,
This is Rookwood. Your father asked me to write to you. You're first instruction is in here.
You must meet the Potions teacher. Professor Severus Snape is your potions teacher. He will teach you all kinds of potions. After classes, you must ask Professor Snape how to make the Draught of the Living Dead, Veritaserum, Dragon blood poison, and Polyjuice Potion. After you have learned how to make these, send the Veritaserum (truth potion) to me. Send the Dragon blood poison to Bellatrix Lestrange. Keep the Polyjuice potion and the Draught of the Living dead. Just ask professor Snape how to make the Polyjuice Potion. Do not make it yet. The Malfoy boy will tell you when to make it. Also, make the Draught of the living Dead on January 25th. That is all.
Rookwood.
Natasha folded up the letter and put it in her bedside table. Raptor was already in his cage, asleep. The long journey made him tired. Natasha stood up, went to look for her potions book and looked for any of the potions his father asked him. This was what she saw
Potions for Beginners
Grade One All About Potions....................... P. 2 Banned Potions in Hogwarts.................. P. 6 Ingredients Mostly Needed................... P. 9 Bezoar........................... P. 12 Shrinking Solution....................... P. 14 Inflating Potion........................ P. 16 Dragon Blood Uses...................... P. 18 Vomiting Potion......................... P. 38 Nosebleed Potion....................... P. 40 Cure for Nosebleed....................... P. 42 Fainting Solutions........................ P. 44 20 Kinds Of Fainting Solutions.................. P. 46 Antidotes............................ P. 66 Rose Thorns.......................... P. 68
"There doesn't seem to be any of the potions that my father wants!" Natasha said while throwing the book aside. "I'd better ask the potions master." Just then Natasha felt a cool breeze on her right. She turned and saw Peeves. "Oh, hello Peeves. What are you doing here?"
Peeves did not answer. He just flew out of the dorm while blowing a raspberry bubble. Natasha decided she'd better get to sleep again.
Natasha slept until 6:30. When she woke up, Angela Rinaldi, Samantha Esguerra and Natalie Malfoy were already awake. Only Angel Delos Santos was asleep. Natasha got up and she changed into her Hogwarts Robes. When Angel finally woke up, the five girls went down to breakfast to find that is was already crowded with people. They walked over the Slytherin table. Just as they sat down, owls came soaring through an open window, delivering mail. A screech owl landed in front of Natasha. It was carrying the Daily Prophet and a letter.
"Oh," Angel said. "The letter's for me. Mum said she'd write a day after sorting. She also told the Prophet to give me daily papers. Though I don't really read them. You can read it if you like.
"Thanks." Natasha said. She took the prophet from the owl's beak. She read the front page. After reading it, she just folded the paper and said "Rubbish!"
"Hey," called Samantha Esguerra who was sitting beside Natasha. Natasha looked over and asked "What?"
"Here's the schedule. And do you mind me asking if you're a veela?"
"Short answer is no. I'm just part veela. My mother is though. Why'd you ask?" Natasha said while unfolding the parchment.
"No reason." She started unfolding hers, too.
Natasha read the letter and here's what was written inside:
Class Schedule First Years Monday: Double Potions............................ 8:00-10:00 Flying.................................. 10:00-11:00 Lunch.................................. 11:00-12:00 Charms................................. 12:00-1:00 Transfiguration............................. 1:00-2:00 Double Defence Against the Dark Arts.............. 2:00-4:00
Tuesday: Potions................................. 8:00-9:00 Double Flying.............................. 9:00-11:00 Lunch.................................. 11:00-12:00 Charms................................. 12:00-1:00 Double Transfiguration........................ 1:00-3:00 Defence Against the Dark Arts................... 3:00-4:00
Wednesday: Double Potions............................. 8:00-10:00 History of Magic............................ 10:00-11:00 Lunch.................................. 11:00-12:00 Double Charms............................. 12:00-2:00 Transfiguration............................. 2:00-3:00 Defence Against the Dark Arts.................... 3:00-4:00
Thursday: Potions.................................. 8:00-9:00 Double History of Magic........................ 9:00-11:00 Lunch................................... 11:00-12:00 Charms.................................. 12:00-1:00 Transfiguration............................ 1:00-2:00 Double Defence Against the Dark Arts............... 2:00-4:00
Friday: Double Potions.............................. 8:00-10:00 History of Magic............................ 10:00-11:00 Lunch................................... 11:00-12:00 Charms.................................. 12:00-1:00 Double Transfiguration......................... 1:00-3:00 Defence Against the Dark Arts..................... 3:00-4:00
Teachers: Potions: Professor Snape Flying: Madame Hooch Charms: Professor Filtwick Transfiguration: Professor McGonagall Defence Against the Dark Arts: Professor Flockhart History of Magic: Professor Binns
Astronomy will be everyday at midnight Astronomy: Professor Sinistra
Natasha folded up the piece of parchment. She looked at her watch and whispered to Angel
"We still have 15 more minutes before Double Potions. It's already 7:45. Double Potions start at 8:00."
Angel nodded and ate her last spoonful of porridge. Natalie, who was sitting on the other side of the table, was asking her brother why he likes Pansy.
"Come on, Draco. I won't tell mum or dad about it." Natalie said while pulling the sleeve of her brother's robes. "Just tell me and I won't make fun of you."
"For the 746th time, Natalie. I DON'T LIKE PANSY!!! IT'S HER THAT HAS BEEN FOLLOWING ME ALL THIS TIME!!! I'M TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM HER!!!" Draco snarled
"Okay, I'll shut up." Natalie said. She looked over to Natasha and winked at her. Meaning only one thing: "I'll shut up, just for now."
After breakfast, Natalie, Angel and Natasha set off towards the dungeons where Snape's classroom was located. Natasha spotted a girl with flaming red hair, which suggested that they were having classes with the Gryffindors. Natasha walked inside and sat at the very back of the classroom. Angel and Natalie sat beside her. Moments later, Professor Snape came in. He just said they were to read pages 2 to 5 and make an essay about the importance of Potions in the Wizarding World. Preferably one and a half rolls of parchment. Natasha read pages 2 to five on 30 minutes. With one hour and thirty minutes left, Natasha pulled out her peacock feather quill, one and a half rolls of parchment and some black ink. She began to write her essay. After an hour and fifteen minutes, Natasha finished her essay. She reread it, and pronounced herself satisfied. She kept her peacock feather quill, and ink in her bag, and put the essay under the book. After she done this, she heard someone calling her name. She turned and saw Natalie calling her.
"Why?" Natasha asked Natalie sweetly. Natalie gave her a cute smile and passed her a note.
What do you call that truth potion the ministry uses when death-eaters are caught and they are forced to tell the Dark Lord's whereabouts?
Natasha nearly laughed at the question, she didn't know the answer either, when she remembered Rookwood's letter.
The truth potion is called Veritaserum. It was widely used a few years back. Bellatrix Lestarnge was given that potion to tell where your father was. But she fought the potion. I think she was the only person to fight it because it's such a strong potion.
Natasha gave the letter to Natalie again. She nodded and continued her essay. At exactly 7:58, Snape stood up and told them to pass their papers.
"Natalie, can you accompany me? I need to tell Professor Snape something." Natasha said. Natalie shrugged, then, accompanied her to Professor Snape.
Natalie and Natasha went to Professor Snape's desk. Snape was piling the papers neatly on a drawer.
"Erm- Excuse me, Professor" Natasha said cautiously.
"What is it, Ms. Evans?" Snape asked.
"My father sent me a letter this morning. He said I needed to make a few potions for him." Natasha said. Natalie kept nodding her head all the time.
"What are those specific potio9ns, Ms. Evans?" Snape asked her coolly.
Natasha looked at her hand where she wrote all the potions. "Erm, I need to make some Draught of the Living Dead, Veritaserum, Dragon Blood Poison, and Polyjuice Potion."
"I shall give you a book pass. Present it to our librarian Madame Pince and you will be allowed to look for the potions in the restricted section." Snape said while writing on a piece of paper. He handed it to Natasha.
I, Professor Severus Snape give Natasha Evans permission to look up these books in the restricted section of the library.
Moste Potente Potions- Polyjuice Potion Ministry Potions- Veritaserum Highly poisonous Potions- Dragon Blood Poison Sleeping Potions- Draught of the Living dead
Professor Severus Snape
"Thank you, Professor." Natasha said. And after that, she and Natalie ran out of the dungeon and into the field
