366 prompt: Curiosity

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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - Alchemy - Task: This weeks task will have you to make your own creation myth. It doesn't have to be creating life, however, you could write about creating anything. Be creative! (I've chosen the creation of a potion.)

Acrostic-y Challenge - T = Thrilled

The Cure

Lyall Lupin/Hope Lupin

The parchment shook in Lyall's hands, he couldn't believe it! He couldn't bring himself to utter the words, knowing that Remus' hearing was just too perfect, too clear.

His wife looked up from her book, where she was sitting with Remus cuddled against her, his own book in his hands, and he smiled nervously.

"How about we get dinner started a few minutes early? I was thinking a casserole?"

Hope's eyes moved to the parchment in his hands, before nodding and untangling herself from Remus' grip. He leaned against the other side of the sofa, barely distracted by her leaving, his eyes moving across the words.

The pair went into the kitchen, not noticing Remus' eyes following them. As the door shut behind them, Remus silently got up from the chair and followed, his ear pressing against the door.

Lyall turned to his wife, grabbing her and kissing her in excitement. His hands wrapped around her waist, holding her tightly.

"We've done it," he whispered, thrilled at the news. "The potions master that we've hired... he's created a potion. As long as Remus takes it each month, he won't turn."

"What do you mean won't turn? Do you mean if he misses a potion -"

"It's not a permanent cure, but the potion will work per transformation. He's listed the ingredients, and the cost is manageable. We can afford this each month and Remus... Remus will be better."

"But we want something permanent," Hope argued, her smile dropping. "Having to force him to take a potion each month -"

"Is better than what usually happens each month," Remus said, pushing the door open. "And isn't the fact that it stops me turning into the... thing great? It means that in the future, other potions masters could advance that work and maybe find a way to make it permanent?"

Hope gathered the eight year old in her arms, sobbing. "It is wonderful," she said, cuddling him.

"Remus, were you listening at the door?" Lyall asked.

Remus looked bashful. "I was curious. We don't usually have dinner early, so I knew... sorry Dad."

Lyall couldn't be mad at his son, he offered the boy a smile, ruffling his hair. "This time, I'll forgive your curiosity," he said. "But remember, what is said behind closed doors isn't for your ears. It could have been bad news for all you knew. In the future, wait for us to come to tell you."

"Do you think this means that he could..."

"I'll send this on to the Headmaster," Lyall replied. "But let's not get out hopes up. Dumbledore is a great wizard, but he may not be able to do anything."

Remus nodded again, but couldn't help but get his hopes up. There was a potion that would stop him changing into a horrible monster, and with that potion, he could finally be normal. Maybe even go to Hogwarts.

"Can you owl him tonight?" Remus asked.

Lyall looked at his son, before nodding. "Of course," he replied.

500 Words

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