Enchanted Parchment
Feeling absolutely terrible today, had a really bad start to the new job, and didn't hear anything back about the position I sought so desperately. Your reviews and my two gorgeous boys, Sev and Albus, have made me smile today - which is more than most people achieved, or even tried to. I love this idea, there's no real plotline, I suppose it does follow books 1 - 6 but I'm winding my way through it in my own unique style. Enjoy! ~ SS19
Severus!
Headmaster!
That was slightly more excitable than usual. What has brightened your day?
A breakthrough in my research.
Congratulations. Is this the research you refuse to speak to me about?
The very same.
Will you offer me a hint, perhaps?
No.
So cruel, Severus.
Was there something specific you wished to discuss?
Does a very old friend need a reason to write you a letter?
I was referring to the use of the exclamation mark, which I then copied for sarcastic purposes.
I was speaking to Filius, earlier.
How very thrilling.
He was telling me about one of his new students - she must be in your Potions class - Hermione Granger?
Bushy hair, large front teeth?
That's the one!
She is. She knew the answers to the questions Potter did not.
Mr. Potter, Severus. Filius was telling me how intelligent this girl is, and she reminded me of someone.
Really.
You sound disinterested. She reminds me of you.
Please enlighten me as to how a bushy haired Gryffindor girl reminds you of me?
When you were new, and so determined and enthusiastic, knowing all the answers to all the questions. You always had your hand in the air, if I remember correctly.
Indeed.
What changed?
Intelligence is not favoured among teenagers, Headmaster.
That is such a shame. In my day, if you were more intelligent than others, you were almost worshipped.
I can imagine you very much enjoyed that, Headmaster.
That was almost a compliment, there, suggesting that I was one of those.
A compliment? I think not.
And why were you not at dinner?
Because I wished to complete my research.
You do know that Poppy will have my head if you do not gain at least some weight this term. After your examination at the end of last year, I do not think I have ever seen her so angry. My ears were ringing by the time she had finished berating me for not taking better care of you.
Because I do not go to dinner?
Because she can practically put her hands around your waist.
Such a wonderful image, thank you.
Severus. You do need to eat. You may well be incredibly powerful and intelligent, but you are also human.
Really?
Yes.
I disagree.
I know the students think you are a vampire, but I think that is simply the fact you look like a bat when you make your robes billow. One day, you must teach me the incantation for that.
I am a vampire?
That is this year's rumour.
Vampires are thrilling and intriguing creatures.
I did not say they were not. You have deflected my from my initial purpose. Eat something.
I am not hungry.
Very well.
What are you doing?
Headmaster?
If you will force me to take matters into my own hands.
What did you do with my cauldron? That is at an imperative moment!
You can have it back when you have eaten something. I have sent a house elf with some food for you.
My potion!
Severus. I am not foolish enough to ruin your potion. I have secured it in a place where time does not exist.
Wonderful. Lamb stew.
I will pretend I have not heard the sarcasm in those words. Do you wish me to come down and force it down your throat? Because I can do that too.
With a fork?
No. A spoon. And I'll tie you to the chair.
You truly are the Dark Lord in disguise.
No no, I doubt Tom ever encouraged you to eat.
Actually, he did. But what he encouraged me to eat remains a figment of my nightmares.
Have you had any more dreams?
No. But then again, I have not neglected to take my potions, so.
And you would tell me if you had.
Yes, my Lord.
I am glad to see you know where your loyalties lie, servant mine. That was a joke, by the way. You may laugh, it was funny. Are you eating?
I know, why don't you tell me, considering you are the all-knowing one?
All-seeing. All-hearing. I am satisfied, Severus. I do this only because I care about you.
Indeed.
And I know you enjoy lamb stew.
Yes.
Good. Eat up, and then I shall return your cauldron to you!