Professor Slytherin then proceeded to explain, "In order to cure Sirius, he
has to be administered a potion called Vacilanium Carteocae. It is a rare
potion invented ages ago by a family clan called the Noires when feuds
between wizarding families could turn wicked and brutal. The use of
Unforgivable curses was rampant and whole families were wiped out in the
quest for power. The Noires were an ancient powerful and rich family. They
were also known for their intelligence and shrewdness. In order to preserve
their family during those dark days, the Noires placed a strong protection
spell on their family members. Thus, all Noires were effectively shielded
from these Unforgivables. Should they be attacked by anyone of the
Unforgivables, they could be administered the potion and were effectively
cured."
Harry could not help but feel a whack of disappointment. He could not see how all this was going to help Sirius. He had learnt about family protection spells in Defence Against the Dark Arts. Such spells and potions were only effective if administered on one of the family members. Sirius was not a Noire. So, how could the spell help him?
Professor Ravenclaw must have guessed his thoughts. "This spell will help Sirius, Harry. As the years passed, the Noire clan became more powerful and spread out across the European continent. Several of them settled in England and as time passed took on an English name, ... Black."
Harry didn't need to hear anymore. Sirius was today the last of the Blacks. But he would still be protected by his family's ancient protection. For the first time since the incident at the Department of Mysteries, Harry felt a true glimmer of hope rising in his heart.
Now, all Harry had to do was to brew the potion and give it to Sirius. But, he soon learnt that things were not going to be so easy.
Harry could not help but feel a whack of disappointment. He could not see how all this was going to help Sirius. He had learnt about family protection spells in Defence Against the Dark Arts. Such spells and potions were only effective if administered on one of the family members. Sirius was not a Noire. So, how could the spell help him?
Professor Ravenclaw must have guessed his thoughts. "This spell will help Sirius, Harry. As the years passed, the Noire clan became more powerful and spread out across the European continent. Several of them settled in England and as time passed took on an English name, ... Black."
Harry didn't need to hear anymore. Sirius was today the last of the Blacks. But he would still be protected by his family's ancient protection. For the first time since the incident at the Department of Mysteries, Harry felt a true glimmer of hope rising in his heart.
Now, all Harry had to do was to brew the potion and give it to Sirius. But, he soon learnt that things were not going to be so easy.
