Blood-enraged vampires, better known as Zeliths, are vampires that have been starved. They will attack anyone near them without thoughts. They could be compared to were-wolves on a full moon. Even if you are a friend or family, or even a child, they will feed on you. From recent studies, they seem to turn anyone into Zeliths if they manage to drink all your blood. Beyond this point, you will die and not be able to be saved. Should you ever encounter one, save yourself and warn the vampire royalties right away. -Newton Scamander

The purpose part 30 Spilled secrets

Chapter 83 (September 1st 1971)

Ruma entered the train and went to look for her friends. She was greeted by many students, and many were already asking her things.

Not here. At school.*She repeated to all of them.

She was almost to the Slytherin compartments when she saw the proclaimed marauders in a compartment as she passed by. Sirius looked at her and she waived at him and mouthed something he could not hear behind the door. She smiled weirdly before continuing her way.

*Was that Vulken? Why did she wave at you?*Asked James.

*No idea. She may be a Slytherin, but she's nice.*Said Sirius.

*And pretty.*Said Peter.

*She's twelve.*Said James.

*So? She's really smart. I heard Prewett talk about her last year. She was the best of her year, except in potions.*Said Peter.

*Sounds like you are in love, Wormtail.*Said James.

Peter's face went red.

*She's still a damn snake.*Added Peter quietly.

*Not the only thing I've heard about her. Apparently, you can get anything from her… from Zonko's to dark stuff.*Mumbled Remus.

*Dark stuff? What the hell Moony?*Asked Sirius.

*Wouldn't the teachers catch her doing something like that?*Said James.

*Well, that's the thing, isn't it? She's never caught! Nor can they find any of the items she gives.*Said Remus.

*You think she could helps us prank Snivellus?*Snickered Sirius.

*Padfoot! We don't need help from snakes!*Said James.

*What's wrong?*Said Remus as he looked at Sirius, a panicked face and hands on his mouth.

*MmmmMmh!*Made Sirius, pointing to his mouth.

James had stood up trying to look at Sirius's mouth. Peter had taken his wand and was trying to think about something. Remus narrowed his eyes, remembering how Ruma had mouthed something. He pointed his wand at Sirius.

*Finite Incantatem.* Said Remus and Sirius breathed heavily, relieved.

*Merlin, thank you Mooney. Why did that happen to me?*Asked Sirius.

James sat back down beside him, looking worried.

*I have a feeling it might have been Vulken's doing.*Said Remus.

*Why? She was not there when it happened!*Said James.

*You said you wanted her to prank Snape, then you could not speak. What exactly happened?*Said Remus.

*My tongue was stuck to my palate, really annoying actually.*Said Sirius.

*You called Snape… the, er, now I'm afraid to say it.*Said James.

Remus went wide eyed in realization and pointed at James.

*That's it! She cursed the name of Snape! The one you guys always use to mock him! She passed a deal with him! Sweet Merlin…*Said Remus.

*Peuh! We shall just use other names! Like… like greasy git?*Said James, waiting for something to happen.

Seeing nothing happened, they let out an exhale of relief.

*See? We can still have fun insulting him.*Said James.

*I have a feeling it is going to be harder this year.*Said Remus.

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Ruma knew her curse had worked, but she also knew it only made the marauders try to be cleverer and she heard them saying every other insult as Snape had passed beside them. But she also noticed how they went silent when she was the one to pass beside them.

*What's wrong brother? Snake got your tongue?*Said Regulus.

*No, but I'd gladly remove yours anytime.*Said Sirius, pointing his wand at him.

Ruma rolled her eyes and pulled Regulus's sleeve. A teacher was passing by.

*Mr. Black, in my office.*Said Minerva.

*Which one?*Said Sirius.

McGonagall pursed her lips and looked at him intensely.

*You, Sirius, now.*Said Minerva and the Slytherins snickered as they went away.

Ruma looked at Sirius going away with McGonagall, then her gaze went back to the rest of the marauders. Severus was close by and looked at her weirdly.

*Can't you just leave him alone? He never did anything to you!*Said Ruma.

*He keeps bothering Evans and insulting us in class.*Said James, making a head sign towards Snape.

*Bothering Evans? She's my friend! She can tell me herself if I'm bothering her!*Said Severus, his cheeks going red in anger.

Ruma now understood what was going on. James had an obvious crush on Evans and since Snape was her friend, he did everything to insult him. They continued their little squabbles for a while until said flower actually came in the picture. Lily was passing by Ruma and she held out her arm, blocking her.

*I wouldn't go further, unless you want to be in a precarious situation, the Potter boy is verbally fighting with Snape.*Said Ruma quietly to her.

*Snape, why do you bother with her, she's just a mudblood!*Snapped Avery as he too, had been listening to the growing crowd in the interior garden.

Shocked gasps were heard, and James held out his wand, just like Sirius did. What Avery or any others would have expected, Ruma also held out her wand.

*Serpensortia.*Said Ruma under her breath and a snake went out of her wand.

Ruma only knew two words in parseltongue. 'Attack' and 'Stop'. That insult angered her above anything else. The whole Vulken family would be considered mudbloods. A hiss went out of her mouth as she said the first word. Horror went on everyone's faces, and many had run away. Avery had paled and was trembling, pointing his wand at the snake rapidly going to him. Another hiss went out of Ruma's mouth as she said the second word, stopping the snake in his track.

*Present your excuses to Lily.*Said Ruma angrily.

Rosanne gripped Ruma's sleeve and Ruma jerked her head looking at her. Rosanne shook her head, but in that small moment, Harper took the opportunity to run away. It had never been seen, Slytherins attacking another fellow of their own house. Lily excused herself and went away. Ruma vanished her snake and turned heels to leave under the gazes of many students.

*She's a Parselmouth?*Said James.

Peter let out a small cry and Remus narrowed his eyes. The marauders looked at Snape who walked away with his head high as if nothing happened. In a corner, Horace Slughorn had watched the scene with interest as he ate a pineapple candy.

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A few days later, Ruma was sitting in the headmaster's office. Her green eyes gazed at the many headmaster's portraits who were mostly sleeping. Above his spectacles, the Headmaster was looking at her in his most amicable way. He had offered her a lemon drop which she declined since she hated lemon. Gellert had said to her to try to avoid his gaze as much as possible should she ever be summoned in front of him. His presence was intimidating. She knew he was a very powerful wizard and also knew why she was now siting in a very uncomfortable chair in front of him.

*How was your summer?*Asked Dumbledore.

Ruma blinked at the question. She had expected him to ask about what happened a few days ago, or even the deals she had already made and got caught… somehow.

*My… my summer? Oh… I, uh, I passed a lot of time with my mother, it was great. The beach has fine sand and it's nice to swim in the ocean.*She said, looking everywhere but not at the headmaster.

He laid back on his chair with an amused smile.

*He told you about eye contact and mind reading, didn't he? I assure you, Ruma, I do not do that on students.*Said Albus.

Ruma's eyes locked on the blue ones of the Headmaster.

*I don't know who you are talking about. I don't like staring at you, Headmaster, it is very intimidating. Surely you have more important things to do than talk to me.*Said Ruma.

Albus stayed silent a moment, appreciating her wit. He figured he should not go around the subject with her.

*You can speak Parseltongue, so I have heard?*Asked Albus.

Ruma made a smile in the corner of her mouth. He had asked in a casual tone, not even saying a reprimand.

*No. I just know two words and I used them for the Serpensortia's spell.*Said Ruma.

It was the plain truth. She did not need to lie about many things. Albus then asked her a question she had not thought through.

*How did you learn them?*He asked, again in a calm voice.

She had asked Seth for that spell and the two words. She knew you can't learn Parseltongue from a book or have heard them somewhere. Her cheeks went red as she did not want to answer. Her eyes went to Fumseck, the magnificent bird looking at her kindly.

*You don't have to answer me. Although, scaring students like you did is not something I would want you to do again. I will let this pass since the reason behind your doings were noble. It is only the beginning of the year, Mrs. Vulken, I'm sure you don't want Slytherins to lose the house cup with a deficit in points.*Said Dumbledore.

*No! Uh… Sir.*Answered Ruma, now looking at her feet.

*Off you go.*Said Dumbledore, ending the conversation.

She got up and left his office. Dumbledore let out a sigh. If she said the truth and was not a Parselmouth, then there were very few options in where she could have learned those words. It was either from Seth or Voldemort himself. Gellert had assured him she had never seen him, but then again, should he trust whatever went out of his mouth? If it was not Voldemort, then it would be Seth, but how could he be one? Who could be his real birth parents?

He was no fool, Seth has an incredible resemblance to… well, his father. He turned slowly the pages of the vampire book, taking in every detail as possible this time. The ages of the King and Queen would not fit with Seth being their son because vampires can't procreate, unless they did before being turned, which would imply Seth being hundreds of years old. He clearly remembers Seth being a child…

'When Seth was only fifteen years old, he went to war with his parents before being turned into a vampire.' Read Dumbledore, again and again. 'Seth was adopted by the King and Queen as their heir.'

*Blood ritual? Appearance changing through vampiric transformation? No… Seth still looked the same.*Mumbled Dumbledore as he rubbed his temples.

Newton couldn't have possibly written everything there is to know about them. He had owled him, and he was glad he had answered rapidly to his summon. His thoughts went back to Ruma, and he could tell she was completely different of Seth. In fact, she quite remembered him, of himself. The only fact she grew up with vampires and goblins made him uneasy. All the things she was doing behind the teachers backs was also concerning, at such a young age. On the other hand, defending a Gryffindor for being called a foul name could have placed her in a precarious situation and using Parseltongue now only placed doubts in everyone's head about her origins. What a brilliant mind…

Just like the friend he held dear that entered his office after knocking once. Albus stood up and shook hands with him and Newt took the chair in front of the desk and brought it closer to Dumbledore before sitting down. His gaze went to Dumbledore's phoenix.

*Hello Fumseck! Pleasure to see you.*Said Newton and Fumseck made a joyful chirp.

*Welcome back to Hogwarts, Newt.*Said Dumbledore.

*I'm happy to, Dumbledore. I believe, you have questions for me. I thought it would be sooner. It has been a year that my book was released.*Said Newton.

*I can't be just talking to my friend?*Said Dumbledore.

*Of course not.*Said Newton as a smile reached his eyes.

*All right… What can you tell me then?*Asked the Headmaster.

Newton shook his head.

*Oh… there is a lot of things I would love to tell you, Albus. I can't. If you can deduce things by yourself though, it would be very revealing.*Said Newton.

By this simple phrase, Dumbledore first frowned, thinking furiously for what seemed a very long moment, then his eyes widened, and he stood up.

*He made a magical oath with you. He has never lost his magic!*Began Albus.

As he said those words, more and more realisations came to his mind.

*You know… my oath does not concern what happened while I was at the care center for magical animals in Egypt. A sphinx asked me a riddle : How does a vampire give birth? To which I replied: divine intervention. I would not think about gods a lot, Albus, but the Sphinx smiled at my answer.*Said Newton.

*Seth would really have been born from Elena Vulken? He's a wizard and a vampire, he's also a Parselmouth… he's… he's… oh.*Said Albus, sitting back down and overwhelmed by all the puzzle pieces that went through his mind.

He would be undoubtedly stronger than Voldemort, which explained the things Seth had told him. 'What could he offer me that I don't already have?' Had said Seth. Yaxley had not uttered a word and had stayed by the door. He wasn't an assistant… he made it look like he was. 'Magic? I don't need magic!'

*You seem to be very distraught, Albus. Does learning so much about him scaring you?*Asked Newton as Albus buried his face in his hands.

*And you, my friend, you aren't?*Asked the muffled voice of Albus.

Newton shifted in his seat and Albus crossed his fingers, placing them under his chin and elbows on the desk.

*I had… more time to process the information. I can tell you that he could be a great ally, should he be shown help or carefully approached the right… way.*Said Newton.

*You make him sound like a creature that could be tamed.*Said Albus and Newton chuckled.

*Oof, I hope he never hears you say that, even if vampires are a type of creature.*Said Newton with a big smile.

*You said it too.*Said Albus, following his smile.

Newton took a more serious tone.

*Albus, I have something I can tell you, it's no secret. I recently learned the death of Sam Croakel. If you can remember, he was an obliviator MACUSA auror. The thing is, when I wrote that book, he was with me… I hope you can deduce what I mean by that. It took me two weeks to write that book, then we went back to New York. I had something to do there anyway. We parted ways, I figured he went back to the MACUSA headquarters after he went home. When I learned about his death, which his body was found, in a gruesome way, in central park. After a little magical investigation, I noticed he had been abducted, again, by two magical presences before his death.*Said Newton as he placed a newspaper from USA in front of Albus showing the dark mark in the sky and the hung body of Sam on the front page.

The Headmaster's mind thought furiously behind his spectacles.

*Again? You were imprisoned while you wrote the vampire book? If… If you were both released… I'm assuming by Seth himself since you got that oath, then… deatheaters went after Sam and not you, because you were never their prisoner.*Deduced Albus.

Newton made an ironic smile, satisfied he could tell Albus without breaking the oath.

*But why go to that length to kill him?*Asked Newton.

*Seth seems to do things Voldemort would never do or let his followers do without being punished. Sam might just have been killed because Seth had let him go.*Said Dumbledore.

*The MACUSA won't stay silent on this. They will surely contact, if it's not already done, the British minister for magic, but also they will come in contact with Seth, who is now the international representant of magical cooperation, isn't he?*Said Newton.

Albus moved his hands on his lap as he laid his back on his chair.

*Knowing how good he is at manipulating the minister, he will find something to tell them like it was done on British ground and they just returned his body, as to not bring anymore aurors over here. I'm sure the minister will tell them they have the situation under control, they don't want to scare the population… not yet. Even the giants have stalled their progression for unknown reasons.*Said Albus.

They stayed silent for a moment, assessing the information they had and Albus eyed him intensely where Newton frowned, then shook his head.

*No, Albus. Never again. I'll tell you one more thing, before I go. Last year, I was taking care again of two Qilins, a mother and her baby. Yes, the mother was the one that bowed to you right under Gellert's nose. Anyway, they are amazing, that, you do know already. What is even more amazing is how they gently reacted with another… creature. I bid you farewell, my good friend.*Said Newton as he stood up and made a small bow with his head and left his office.

Fumseck made a sad chirp as his friend left. Dumbledore frowned again as his thoughts swirled in his mind. The Qilins had acted gently with Seth? Could they have shown him something too? Albus's thoughts went back at the most crucial information he had learned: Seth could do magic since birth, he was not the prince by adoption, but by birth right, which means every vampire in the world knew that fact. He will be the next King, no matter what, it was only a matter of time. The King holds supreme power over vampires, which was very intriguing as to why Voldemort had not killed him yet, then it hit him: the King and Queen had maybe moved to Egypt for that very reason! Dumbledore made another sigh and stood up before starting to pace in his office. He would have to think about what to do with all this information, and fast.

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While it did make some students fear her, most that knew her had not changed their attitude. Worse, even the Slytherins buggered her more. Some families, like the Avery family, actually asked their sons to start courting her, which she found incredible annoying. Harper was sitting beside her on every occasion, held her books and made a scowl to everyone approaching her. She did remember Seth telling her to act like any pure-bloods, but she was getting fed up with him. Seth was already working for the ministry, so she figured she could do as she pleases. Besides, her friends could not talk openly with Harper never leaving her. They were going to the inner garden and Harper blocked the way. There were several students around them doing their own things and she didn't want to make a scene, but still wanted to humiliate him elegantly. She grabbed him by the collar and pushed him on a stone pillar.

*You listen to me; I was not born with enough middle fingers to show you my true sentiment. Your family does not interest me. The way I'm feeling right now is that I never want to talk to you again. I'm asking you to respect that feeling. If I ever feel differently, I'll let you know. Until that time comes, and I'm not saying it will, please don't speak to me. Escort thyself from my existence, and consider not another utterance.*Said Ruma as she let him go and made a hand movement on her clothing, as if she was removing invisible dust on herself.

There was shock on Avery's face as she left with Rosanne and Regulus by her sides, smirks on their faces. Several witnesses were heard giggling and Harper's cheeks went red in embarrassment. Ruma and her friends passed a corner and were out of sight.

*What's with the middle finger thing you said? I'm not sure Avery understood either.*Asked Rosanne.

*Oh… Is that really a muggle thing? I wanted to say the F word as politely as possible.*Said Ruma.

Regulus bursted in laughter and the girls followed soon after. After calming down, they made their way to transfiguration class. Today's class was turning a beetle into a button which no one managed to accomplish, but mostly because their beetles weren't standing still.

*I have such a hard time comprehending the uses of such spells.*Said Rosanne.

*It's not that they aren't useful, but they are to show you how anything can be transfigured into something you need. Example, if you had a piece of wood but needed a chair, there's a correlation between the two, giving you the power to get your chair with that piece of wood.*Explained Ruma.

*I see.*Answered Rosanne.

*We should be able to do it next class.*Said Regulus.

When they went out of the classroom, Ruma could see Severus walking not too far from them. She told her friends she would join them in a few minutes, and she walked towards Snape to ask about the personal potion teachings he would supposed to give her. Perhaps she arrived at the right moment, she saw James Potter made a small wand movement and Snape's bag ripped open, letting all his books fall down. Will he ever let him be? Seth had also taught her a scary spell to bug little annoying persons like Potter. She silently waved her wand is a sound wave pattern towards James and hundreds of miniature spiders sprouted out of his robes. They only lasted one minute, but it made him scream like a little girl. Severus looked around as he was grabbing his fallen books and saw Ruma in the corner of his eyes.

*WHO DID THAT? SHOW YOURSELF!*Yelled Sirius, pointing his wand everywhere, then back at Severus.

The spiders disappeared after said minute and James stopped running around. Remus had a hand over his mouth and was suppressing a laugh while Peter was looking at himself, afraid spiders would also spawn on him. Malcolm Greengrass, the Slytherin prefect, made his way to them.

*Lower your wand, Black, or I'll have McGonagall remove points for attacking a student.*Said Malcolm.

Sirius made a sneer at the prefect before lowering his wand. James replaced his robe and dusted it off. Remus took hold of Sirius's sleeve to pull him away and the marauders left the scene. Severus had taken the time to repair his bag and place his books back in it. Malcolm turned to Snape.

*Snape, stop provoking them.*Said Malcolm who had not even seen what happened.

Severus rolled his eyes as he placed his bag on his shoulder.

*Really Greengrass, I'm sorry I'm provoking them by existing. That Potter ripped my bag as I was walking.*Said Severus.

*Then how do you explain the spiders?*Asked the prefect.

Severus looked over his shoulder, where Ruma was hiding behind a wall corner. Malcolm saw what Snape was looking at and sighed. He mumbled Ruma's name then turned heels and went away.

*So, you wanted my attention, Vulken?*Asked Snape.

Ruma walked to him and made sure they were at a safe distance from others to be able to speak freely.

*I have tried a few things for them to stop bugging you. Did you notice?*Asked Ruma.

*They do try to be more creative in name calling. Look, if you still want some potion advice, meet me after dinner in the potion's classroom. I'll tell you want I want instead there.*Said Severus before walking away.

Ruma went back to her friends, a smile upon her lips. She would be the best at everything, no matter what. She would prove to Seth and Gellert how worthy she was of the Vulken, to represent them.

The day could not past quickly enough, but there she was, waiting in the potion's classroom after she had eaten her dinner so fast. There was an empty cauldron with multiple ingredients laid around it with cutting tools on a table. The potion professor went out of his office, a glass of wine in hand, and saw her.

*Mrs. Vulken! Mr. Snape asked me if he could use the classroom after class. I didn't know it would be with you. I'm guessing you want to perfect your abilities! By the way, I hold a little club every month and I would love to invite you this Friday. You can bring one friend with you. Do you accept?*Said Slughorn.

*Um, do you mean the Slug club? I'd… rather not.*Answered Ruma.

She hesitated for she knew the potion's master brought all sorts of guests himself, and it could even be deatheaters without him knowing. Horace made a sad face, but he did not give up.

*What if I told you I managed to bring a vampire for this little soiree, would you change your mind?*Asked Slughorn.

*No. I'm sorry sir, even if you said the USA president would attend, that is not something I'm impressed with.*Answered Ruma.

Slughorn raised his eyebrows and got very curious.

*The USA president? It is well the very first time a student refuses my invitations! I will let you know, my club could open lots of doors for your future Mrs. Vulken.*Said Slughorn.

*Then you don't know who I am, Professor. My future is already painted in the sky. I'm sure you heard at least rumours about me.*Said Ruma.

The teacher stayed silent for a while and drank from his glass. Severus entered the room with his bag hanging on his shoulder.

*Very well, I will leave you two at your concoctions. If you manage to make something, you can put a sample on my desk for bonus evaluations.*Said Slughorn as he left the classroom.

They thanked him before he left, and Severus carefully placed his bag on the worktable. He brought out two books and a notepad.

*Can you guess which potion we are going to work on with the ingredients you see here?*Asked Severus without even a hello.

*Blood-replenishing potion or a basic antidote potion since they both hold same ingredients, just not the same manoeuvres.*Answered Ruma.

Severus raised an eyebrow, showing he had been impressed by her answer. He filled the cauldron with his wand with water and spelled a fire underneath it.

*At least I won't be showing something to a deficient person. Now, here's what I want. I did notice the Gryffindor scum that are those four are managing to avoid a certain name they used to call me. I'm afraid if you need to create a curse for each and every word, you will never be done. I know where you come from, I want you to tell me about yourself and as long as you answer my questions, I'll teach you how I think with potions, just like you asked.*Said Severus.

*Myself? Like what?*Asked Ruma as she took out her wand and stirred three times the water clockwise and once counter clockwise.

*For example, what is your wand?*Asked Severus, now cutting some bat wings evenly.

For an unknown reason, she thought that information was very personal, and she could not help her blushing cheeks to show as she stirred the water again. But if that's what he wanted, just a bit of personal information…

*If you don't go repeat all that to anyone… my wand contains a vampire hair.*Said Ruma, now placing her wand beside her and she began to cut a beetle.

Severus stopped her and shook his head.

*No, don't cut it, crush it with the side of your knife.*Said Severus.

Ruma turned her knife and crushed the insect. A lot of liquid poured out of it this time. How could she not have thought of this? Well, she did ask him she wanted to think like him. He added eight bat eggs instead of seven.

*Why?*Asked Ruma.

*Because another egg adds reactivity with wand movements, reducing the time it takes to make the potion by 33%. It's not every ingredient that does this, nor in every potion. A lot of testing and experimenting, this goes without saying.*Said Severus moving his wand four times clockwise and two times counter clockwise and did the series four times.

The potion changed colors from black to purple, then a light red. Ruma added the bat wings Severus had cut earlier and the potion changed to a darker red.

*Amazing.*Said Ruma.

*In an hour, we can add the dragon liver and mistletoe berry. It will be ready after ten minutes of wand movements and stay stable for two months. We can bring the potion to the infirmary for usage.*Said Severus.

Ruma sat down as they did not require to do anything for another fifteen minutes. He had not reacted when she told him her wand core and she wondered what he thought about it.

*What else do you want to know?*Asked Ruma.

*You want to spill everything about you tonight or did you want to continue the lessons for a few months?*Asked Severus in a dry voice.

*Fine. You want silence while we wait or can I ask you some questions too?*Asked Ruma.

Ruma knew Severus preferred silence above everything. He could hold a blank face and she had a very hard time deciphering his emotions or guessing what he thought.

*Why did you react so strongly when Avery called Lily that foul name?*Asked Severus.

*So, unlike Slytherins, you too don't appreciate that word, I take it? Then, here's another secret of mine. I'm like her and I scared everyone with that snake spell to place doubts into everyone's mind about my origins.*Said Ruma.

Severus plunged his wand again in the potion and stirred, following the wand patterns diligently. His face was unreadable.

*You were born on Vulken's island. There are muggles living there as servants, that much we have all read from the book. So… you were supposed to be a servant, but since you are a witch, you don't get to be a servant. How does that work? Even I have heard from other pure-blood families that you are the vampire heir, even when you are obviously not a vampire.*Said Severus.

*My mother… was supposed to die when I was born. Seth… the vampire Prince, was asked if he could save her, which he did. By making her his childe, the… um, the magic bounded me to the Vulkens in another way. I was sent to live in Egypt with the King and Queen.*Said Ruma.

*Why in Egypt?*Asked Severus.

*Because my father wanted to do something greater than being a servant, so we followed them and now he is the muggle vice-president of Africa.*Said Ruma.

She had said the truth, without saying it was because of Voldemort. They stayed silent for a while, taking turns at stirring the potion every fifteen minutes. Severus added the dragon liver and Ruma the berries. Severus then proceeded into doing the five clockwise stirs, one counter clockwise, for the next ten minutes. They continued their silence for it required his attention. After the ten-minute mark, the potion was done and ready for use. Ruma vanished the fire underneath the cauldron, and they started pouring the potion into flasks and in two vials, writing their names on it for Slughorn. They cleaned after themselves and got their things.

*It was rather pleasant. How about next week same time?*Asked Severus.

*Sure thing!*Said Ruma.