Chapter 2
Hogwarts, September 1
Albus Dumbledore hadn't expected to find the Potter family there upon entering his office. Dorothea and Fleamont Potter waited with their son, Minerva McGonagall and Horace Slugthorn. It wasn't an everyday sight, so the wizard knew that something must have happened.
''How did I deserve this hospitality?'' The headmaster tried to sound nonchalant, although he was concerned.
After a moment of silence, Dorothea Potter spoke to his surprise. "Could you explain to me, Albus, why we weren't made aware of the events of last year?"
''What do you mean? Nothing significant happened.'' The older wizard couldn't remember what a situation his ex-apprentice might have been thinking.
''So you don't think that you should inform me about the behavior of my son and boy who is now my foster child? Don't you think I should know about Severus Snape's murder attempt? And that you forced a life debt on him in favor of James?'' the witch's voice contained more and more venom.
''Are you talking about these harmless childish jokes? I arranged it so that your son won't have any problems. As for debt, Severus owed James a debt.''
A smirk worthy of Abraxas Malfoy appeared on the face of the former Slytherin. "Has a wizard of your caliber forgotten that debt is incurred when you help someone WITHOUT INTEREST? It is Mr. Remus Lupin who owes my son. Because it was him that was saved by James' actions. Saving Severus's life was only a means to an end.''
Dumbledore had forgotten how dangerous Dorothea Potter née Rosier could be. She was one of the few that Tom Riddle had feared during his school days from the first to the last day of their schooling together. He made a serious mistake. And he will have to take into account the consequences of this mistake.
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The rest of the Marauders were waiting behind James in the Gryffindor common room. They were concerned that, despite Sirius' status in their friend's family, Sirius hadn't been invited to this interview. According to Lily Evans, that could only mean one thing. A descendant of the Black family temporarily lost favor in the eyes of James's mother.
"Do you have any contact with Severus?" Remus Lupin was worried because he knew what the consequences of breaking the bond could be for both people involved in the bond. Both in the case of werewolves and veel.
- Not since he called me a mudblood. - Lily sighed. - I wish I had forgiven him. I was hurt. I suppose it wouldn't have hurt like that if James or Sirius had called me that.
Sirius Black turned to the red-haired girl at the sound of his name. ''How can you say that? I would never call you that.''
''Really?'' The girl snorted. "For that you could call me a number of other insults. I was talking about a hypothetical situation. Sev's word hurt me because he's my best friend. And yet ... I wasn't a saint either, and not only did I not accept his apology, I have no chance to apologize to him myself.''
After a moment's silence, Remus said. ''Did you know that if the Swap Ritual fails, both of them may die? Both James and Snape. And if Severus Snape did not find an equally strong witch or wizard for the Ritual, the weaker link would take his power away?''
''Moony. You can't be serious. I may not like this slimy ass, but even I can admit that he's damn strong. Who could match him?''
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Dorothea Potter couldn't believe what she was hearing. She began to wonder if Albus Dumbledore should ever be headmaster of any school.
"Do you have the nerve to say it to my face?" - the witch rose abruptly from her chair, wanted to say something, but she took a moment to calm down ''Will you answer me or will you still look like a fish taken out of the water? Or maybe the caretaker of my son's house will tell me why she didn't notify me about my son's inappropriate behavior? I wonder how she explains her incompetence.''
The witch saw that she hit the Professor of Transfiguration on a sore point. She didn't care. How was she supposed to raise her son to be a tolerant man if the school did not cooperate with her?
''Incompetence? How dare you?'' The old witch snorted. "I am doing everything in my power to support my gryphons."
To Dorothea's surprise, her husband answered the vice director's question. ''That's the problem. You are the keeper of the Gryffindor house. However, this doesn't mean that you can neglect other students. Nor does it mean you should look away when the Gryffindor intimidates members of other houses''
''I'm not doing this.'' Professor McGonagall tried to defend herself. ''I'm fair to ALL students.''
''Yes?'' Dorothea turned to her son ''James, honey, tell us all now how many times have you been punished for your behavior and how many times have Severus been punished for defending himself against you?''
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Abraxas Malfoy was strolling in his office at Malfoy Manor. He couldn't hide the satisfaction of Thea getting herself back. He was glad that the girl he had a crush on at school was regaining the fire he once loved.
"I think it's gonna be fun now." he said to his visitor.
''Brax what do you mean?'' brunet did not understand his friend.
''Dorothea Rosier. The devil is back.''
Tom Riddle laughed. This witch was usually calm. However, she was nervous like a raging fire. She, nervous, burned until she burnt everything around her. Even he didn't come near her on her bad day. Nobody approached her on her bad day.
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After an hour, the office was quiet. Only after the confession of the young Gryffindor Minerva McGonagall saw what Horace had been trying to tell her for a long time. She was unable to look at the Potions Master. She was afraid she would see the words "did I tell you?" In his eyes.
''What are you going to say to Minerva?'' You didn't need to know Dorothea Potter to recognize that the witch was furious. "You don't even know how glad I am that Severus Snape is no longer a Hogwarts student. It deserves more than that.''
Horace silently nodded. ''I am also glad that it was finalized right at the beginning of summer holidays. He had time to get used to the new place. His situation here was extremely difficult. Fortunately, he is happy now.''
"Severus Snape has transferes? Did you know about this Albus?'' The Transfiguration professor was shocked. She didn't notice the missing student at the welcome feast.
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To say Albus Dumbedore was furious would be an understatement. He didn't think anyone outside the public would find out about the so-called werewolf incident. It shouldn't leak out. As if that wasn't enough, now it turned out that the Slytherin probably left the school without his knowledge. The headmaster felt as if he was losing control of the events
''Severus Snape couldn't change school without an application that I should have signed.''
Horace Slugthorn gasped before he said, "Not in this case. Severus Snape is a veela. They have different rules. All you had to do was submit a letter notifying you of the changes. Apparently, you haven't checked the paperwork on your desk since the beginning of summer vacation.''
''Okay, but that doesn't explain why he moved. Why did he even want to transfer?''
James Potter, to his surprise, said at this point ''I abused him and you allowed it, Headmaster. He is the veela and I was his partner. I was. Severus Snape had undergone the ritual of separating souls and therefore had to transfer to another school.
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Durmstrang, September 1
It was known to everyone in the wizarding world that by custom Durmstrang was a pureblood school. Therefore, no one has thought to question the origins of the two new students. Severus Snape feared that, following the announcement of their Institute director, attitudes towards them might change.
''No matter what happens, I'll be with you. Remember about that.'' Helen whispered words of encouragement in his ear.
''Finally, I would like to inform you about the exceptional situation in which one of the young wizards found himself. Severus Snape'' - the boy felt the eyes of the other students staring at him - ''decided to undergo the Swap Ritual. She is a veela whose former partner with friends almost led to his death. As it is known, a veela that is a man is a real rarity. Helen Granger is a witch who participated in the Swap Ritual. It doesn't matter that they are both not pureblood. For us, Veela is sacred, so I agreed to an asylum for them.'' When the Headmaster heard no words of denial, he smiled and continued to speak. ''If I find out about any manifestation of intolerance ...''
Severus was no longer listening. He looked at his partner and knew they would be better here.
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Hogwarts, September 1
Headmaster didn't believe what he heard. He was one of the few scholars who had access to the male veela. Their rarity has precluded any deeper research into the sex differences of these creatures. He supported the Gryffindors because he knew they were more likely to follow him.
"Finally, before we leave, I want you to say one thing, Mr. Dumbledore. I, Dorothea Potter, declare that you have lost my family's support. I cannot afford to be associated with such a wizard. I know you still have your reputation after defeating Gellert Grindelwald but it will collapse and I will laugh at it.''
At the words of the witch, those present were silent, and both Fleamont and James Potter looked at her as if she had gone mad. But they knew she was serious. So they knew it was an official declaration of war on one of the most powerful wizards of modern-day magical Britain.
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How do you like the next chapter? The length of the following chapters will be between 1 and 1.5 thousand words, so they will not be long. I'm going to end this story with the Triwizard Tournament in the seventh year that Hogwarts sees Severus Snape again. The boy who left neglected and the man who returned in full glory as a student and one of the Durmstrang representatives. Regards, katie-krum
