I'll protect you always chapter 3
A/N: I have made a mistake in chapter 2. Louis Malfoy is really supposed to be in Gryffindor, not Slytherin. So for now on Louis will be referred as a Gryffindor.
5th year:
This year was an important year. OWL year. Severus was somewhat nervous. He was a little concerned about Jasmine's potion making skills. She has improved but she still has trouble sometimes.
Also this year Jasmine's younger brother William was coming to Hogwarts along with Danny and Jane's youngest siblings, triplets Nick, Rebecca and Sophie Malfoy. Will Potter joined his four siblings in Gryffindor; the Malfoy triplets all joined Danny in Slytherin. Also more Weaselys arrived (youngest daughters of Charlie and Clare Weasely and sisters to Lisa Weasely). Twin girls Emma who was sorted into Gryffindor with Will Potter and Elizabeth who was sorted into Hufflepuff, yes a Weasley in Hufflepuff….well there was Phoebe Weasely, daughter of Percy and Penelope Weasely who was sorted into Ravenclaw but she's graduated after Jasmine's first year.
As Severus made his usual start of the year speech for his Slytherins, he noticed Danny Malfoy standing with his younger sibling. All three of the triplets were staring at him relying on every word he spoke. It seemed like whatever Danny told them about Severus was either good or scary.
A few days later after teaching the first year Gryffindor and Slytherins, Severus couldn't help but noticed all three of the Malfoy triplets leave with Will Potter. One of the girls, Sophie, seemed really close to Will. Maybe they met on the train or have known each other early on because of their siblings. That seems right.
Right now Severus watched the 5th year Gryffindor and Slytherins enter his classroom. He greeted them all with a speech about the year they are about to endure. "This year is going to be tough. All of your other Professors, I'm sure will tell you the same thing I'm about to tell you. This year is your O.W.L year. All of your assignments are going to get tougher and tougher as the Owl tests gets closer. I will not tolerate failure in my classroom." Severus gave Jamie Potter and Blake Weasely a swift glance. Over the last four years those boys have grown to be somewhat tolerable when it came to Potions. However they can't seem to get their heads out of the clouds to really focus on their work.
Jane Malfoy was another matter, along with Nicole Longbottom. Both girls are really bright, Jane is just like her mother. Nicole has improved greatly since her first Potions class. It seems she too takes after her mother as well when it comes to Potions.
As for Jasmine, she has improved very little. So much so Severus has been thinking really hard about asking one of the older Slytherins or Ravenclaws if they could tutor Jasmine, in hopes that she'll get better in time for the O. tests.
After the lesson was over an hour and a half later, Severus watched the class leave but was able to catch Jasmine before she headed out the door.
"Miss Potter, I need to have a word. Don't worry I'll write you a note for your next class. What is your next class?"
"Defense with Papa…I mean Professor Potter." Jasmine said with a smile.
"Alright, I have noticed that you have improved in Potions but only a little. Like I said at the beginning of class this year is your O.W.L. year. The test you are going to take is very hard. I know you will do well on the Theory, but I want to assign you a tutor so that you can practice more on the practical part of the test."
"Who will be my tutor Professor and how will this effect Quidditch and my other classes?"
"You will have to work that out with your tutor. I'm thinking about asking Danny Malfoy or one of the older Slytherins. There is one boy who is in 6th year. He did well on his O.W.L."
"Why Slytherin?"
Severus raised an black eyebrow, "Jasmine, how will it look if I ask a Gryffindor to tutor you?"
"Professor with all due respect there are several Gryffindors who can tutor me if you simply ask."
"Oh, well give me some examples."
"Jane Malfoy for one. She's the smartest Gryffindor girl in my year. Also three of my cousins, Fiona, Gloria and Lisa Weasely."
Severus arched an eyebrow, "I understand that Lisa Weasely is Head Girl. She will be very busy with her classes and other duties. I also think that Fiona will be busy with Quidditch since she is Captain for your team."
"That will leave Gloria." Jasmine said with a smile.
"Not really. All three girls will be busy preparing for their N.E. tests. I am sorry Jasmine but asking one of them will not work. I highly suggest asking a 6th year Slytherin or Ravenclaw. Like I said earlier I have a student in mind."
"Who is it then?" Jasmine asked looking disappointed.
"His name is Thomas Nott."
"Is he Theo's brother? I know Theo from when I was in first year, he and Phoebe are friends. He's the one who let me watch Danny try out for Quidditch."
"Yes Thomas is one of the top students in his year. I'm sure Thomas will agree, I will ask him as soon as classes are over."
"I guess I have no choice but to agree don't I Uncle Sev?"
"That's right I want you to get better at Potions that's all I want Jasmine."
"Ok, I agree Professor." Jasmine smiled.
"Good, you better head to Defense now. Here," Severus wrote a note for Jasmine to give to Professor Potter. "Give this to Professor Potter."
"Alright see you later Uncle Sev." Jasmine said, walking out of the classroom.
Severus sighed in relief. He was glad Jasmine would go along with the tutoring; he just hoped that Mr. Thomas Nott would do the same.
Later that night after dinner was over; Severus entered the Slytherin Common Room to check on his students. He saw Thomas Nott sitting on one of the large and green couches with his friends, laughing along with them. Severus approached the group and cleared his throat.
"Excuse me Mr. Nott I need to have a word with you." Thomas looked at him like something was wrong.
The boy nodded, and got up from his seat. His friends behind him looked worried too.
Severus walked out of the common room and headed toward his office with Thomas following close behind him. When they arrived, Severus opened the door for Thomas and the boy went in and sat in a chair in front of Severus' desk.
There was an uncomfortable pause before Severus spoke. "I called you here to ask you if you would like to tutor a younger student. This student is a year under you and is incapable of making a potion without messing it up however this student does really well on the theory part. All you have to do is help this student with the practical."
"Who is this student you speak of Professor?"
"Jasmine Potter," Thomas stared at Severus shocked.
"Professor Potter's daughter? Harry Potter's daughter? Professor are you sure you want me to tutor her? She's in Gryffindor and I'm…"
"I'm not asking you to marry the girl. I just want you to help her in Potions. She is really friendly with everyone. She's even friends with Danny Malfoy and Bryan Zanbini."
"But sir…my father…"
"You're father will understand. I will send him a letter explaining the situation. I think your father will be pleased that I picked you instead of one of Jasmine's cousins."
"Which one…sir?"
"I'm sure you are aware about Lisa, Fiona and Gloria Weasely all are in their 7th year."
"Yes, Fiona is on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. I know her from that. She's actually really nice to us Slytherins unless we are playing Quidditch. Then she's hard core. Lisa is also Head Girl I saw her on the train since I'm a Prefect."
"I forgot you had Prefect duties."
"I'll give it a shot Professor. I'm not really sure about this but since you asked I'll try. As long as this tutoring doesn't interfere with Quidditch and my Prefect duties."
Severus nodded. "Then I suggest that you talk to Jasmine. She too has Quidditch to think about."
"I forgot Potter plays Quidditch. She plays Seeker right?"
"Yes."
"Alright, thank you for asking me Professor. I'll talk to Potter in the morning."
"Ok then thank you Mr. Nott for tutoring Miss Potter. When you two have talked let me know because you two are welcome to come to the Potions classroom to practice. I do need to be there just in case something goes wrong."
"You're not going to breath down our necks are you Professor?" Thomas asked, sheepishly.
Severus stared at the boy for a moment, a little shocked to hear that from his own student. "No but I will if needed. Also I wasn't joking when Miss Potter needs help. Her making a simple potion is like the Weasely twins creating a bomb."
Thomas laughed, full smile on his face. Severus wasn't smiling. He was serious.
"You may go now Mr. Nott." The poor boy literally ran out of Severus' office. Severus smirked, 'After all this time….I still got it.'
The next morning at breakfast, true to his word, Severus watched as Thomas Nott approached Jasmine at her table. Severus noticed a few older Gryffindors stare and jeer at Nott but the boy didn't pay any attention to them. He only wanted Jasmine's attention. He couldn't hear what was said as Jasmine decided to sit at the end of the Gryffindor Table today. He did find out later after Potions class with Jasmine that Jasmine and Thomas agreed to start a lesson that evening after dinner. Neither of them had Quidditch practice and Thomas didn't have to patrol the halls that night.
So later that night, after dinner was over Severus waited in his classroom for Jasmine and Thomas. Jasmine as always arrived five minutes early.
"Hey Uncle Sev." Jasmine greeted with a smile. She put her bag down at her usual desk. "Thomas should be here soon, he said he wanted to drop off his bag in his dorm first."
Severus nodded, understanding. "How do you like Thomas so far Jasmine?"
Jasmine shrugged. "He's ok, nice and polite. He knows Fiona through Quidditch." Then she started to laugh.
"What's so funny?"
"Uncle Sev are you trying to set me up on a date? If you are it's not going to work. I already like someone else."
"No of course not…I…why would…."
Jasmine laughed at the look Severus gave her. "I'm only joking Uncle, you should see your face." She said laughing harder.
At this point Thomas Nott had arrived. Severus noticed Thomas and was able to stop Jasmine from laughing. "Good evening Mr. Nott." Jasmine stopped. Her face was still red, tears in her eyes.
"Did I interrupt something Professor?" Thomas asked, looking at Jasmine, who faced him.
"No Mr. Nott we were just waiting on you."
"Why was Potter laughing when I came in?"
"I made a joke and Professor Snape looked at me funny."
"What was the joke? I like jokes."
Severus exchanged looks with his goddaughter. "I asked Professor Snape if he was setting me up on a date with you and told him it may not work out because I like someone else. You're nice Thomas, really and I know your brother, Theo but I actually just want to get better with Potions nothing else should go on between us, ok."
Thomas nodded a strange look on his face. "I understand Potter. I'm only helping you because Professor Snape asked me to. That's it. Plus I have a girlfriend."
"Really? Why did you accept with helping me if you have a girlfriend? Surly she'd be upset that you won't be able to spend your free time with her."
The two students stared at each other. Severus wasn't sure what was going to happen next. It looked like one of them were going to curse the other.
"You know you should have been in Slytherin." Thomas said with a smirk. "How did you know I was lying?"
"So you don't have a girlfriend?"
"You're boyfriend upset that you are being tutored?"
"No, because I don't have a boyfriend."
"Really Potter, then maybe when this is over you and I can visit Hogsmede together."
Jasmine laughed, "Nice try Nott but no thanks. Malfoy might get jealous and curse you. I really don't want you to get hurt."
"Malfoy? Which one?"
"The eldest boy, Danny. Although I think Louis might curse you as well."
Severus knew what Thomas and Jasmine were doing. They were flirting with each other. He had to stop this. He had papers to grade.
"Enough you two go to your desk Miss Potter and make that potion you did during class. Nott help her but don't do it for her. I will be at my desk grading papers if you need me." And so the two students did what they were told.
As the weeks went by and the O.W.L test drew nearer, Severus noticed Jasmine and Danny getting closer and closer. One day in mid October Jasmine came into Potions class in tears. She arrived 10 minutes early.
"Jasmine…"
"Why are Slytherins so….awful?" Jasmine screamed.
"What happened?"
"Danny….I saw him….hugging Grace….I thought he didn't like Grace…."
"Grace Weasely?"
"Yes. She saw me looking at them and she smirked at me daring me to confront them. I hate my cousin!" when Jasmine yelled again, the jars on the bookshelves behind Severus' deck shook.
"Jasmine, calm down. Everything is going to be fine." Severus put a hand on Jasmine's shoulder to calm her down. It worked.
Jasmine sighed. "Why does Grace have to take everything from me that I like? First Uncle Ron, now Danny. I don't understand her; we use to be really close."
"Why don't you talk to Danny and try to get to the bottom of this. There must be a reason."
"Good idea Uncle thanks, I feel a lot better now."
"Good now go to your seat your classmates are coming."
After classes were over, Jasmine returned to Severus' classroom for tutoring.
"Uncle Sev, you were right. It was a misunderstanding." Jasmine said calmly.
"So what happen?"
"Danny misplaced his book bag and was looking all over the place for it. Grace found it and returned it to him. That is why Danny hugged her. He was going nuts because all of his homework was in the bag and he didn't want to get in trouble."
"Is that what Danny told you?"
"Yes sir. He apologized to me for making me think he liked Grace. He said and I quote 'I can't stand Grace Weasely. I was so happy to see my bag that I wasn't thinking straight and hugged her in thanks. The only Weaselys I like are Lisa, Fiona, Gloria and Heather.'"
Before Severus could respond, Thomas Nott made his appearance known. "Hey Jasmine, I sent a letter to my father and brother about what's going on. Father wants to meet you and Theo says hi."
Jasmine blushed. "Thomas, you're pulling my leg."
"No really look," He pulled out a roll of parchment and handed it to Jasmine to read.
"Our fathers knew each other…they were in the same year. Cool. I need to ask Papa about this."
"Father means it he wants you and your family to join us for dinner during Christmas break. I haven't really talked to Professor Potter about it but I'm sure Father sent him a letter."
"Great Thomas, listen could we talk about this later and get on with the tutoring, I have Quidditch practice at 7:30."
"It's 6:30 in the evening!"
"Tell that to my twin Jamie. All he cares about is beating Slytherin…oh…oops…" at this she covered her mouth with her hands looking horrified. "I'm sooo sorry! I didn't mean…"
"It's ok Jasmine, my Captain is the same way, you know Adam Pucey right? He's in 7th year."
"A little he calls me the Cool Potter when I'm near him."
"What does he call your twin?"
"The Annoying Potter." At this they both laughed.
"I hope you two are ready now." Severus said stepping in. "Today Jasmine I want you to work on the Shrinking Potion. Nott as I said every session…"
"Help Potter, DON'T do it for her. Yes sir." With that the two students started on the potion, well Jasmine started it and Thomas watched, Severus sat at his desk pretending to grade papers but was really watching those two working together.
As the fall turned to winter, right before the Christmas Holidays Severus made Jasmine and Thomas have one more tutoring session. This evening Jasmine was going to try to make the Draught of Living Death, it's very difficult to make. However if Jasmine success then that means what Thomas is doing is working and Jasmine is improving.
It took 3 hours for Jasmine to make the potion. Severus went over to the cauldron Jasmine was working in and tested the potion. It was perfect!
"Congratulations Miss Potter, you have succeeded in making the Draught of Living Death." Jasmine smiled truly. She looked at Thomas and hugged him.
"Thank you Thomas for tutoring me. This is awesome. I have never been able to create a potion to perfection."
Severus saw Thomas look surprised. "You're welcome Jasmine." He said after the shock wore off.
"Alright, that's all for tonight. You may go and enjoy your holidays. Jasmine I will see you on Christmas Day."
The two students nodded, said good night to Severus and headed out the door together. On the way out Severus heard Thomas ask Jasmine, "Why did Professor Snape tell you he'll see you on Christmas?" Severus didn't see Jasmine's face but the two stopped walking and Severus was able to hear Jasmine's answer.
"Didn't you know Thomas, Professor Snape is my godfather. I thought since you are in Slytherin you'd know. He always visits on Christmas Day, even after I started Hogwarts. It's tradition for my family really." And they left the classroom. Severus really wanted to see the look on Nott's face. Jasmine can be very clever when she wants to be.
After Christmas the new term started and with that Jasmine's tutoring continued. Severus was able to ask Jasmine how her holiday was; he didn't get to ask on Christmas…too much going on.
"It was nice. Mr. Nott is really cool; he told me stories about how Mr. Malfoy was when he was in school. I asked him about his and Papa's 5th year because I was curious and he told me all about when Professor Umbridge taught Defense Against the Dark Arts. He said it was boring and he was glad that she was gone. He liked that you taught Defense Against the Dark Arts in his 6th year."
"What else did he tell you?"
"He mentioned the War and how his father was a Death Eater but he, Mr. Nott refused to join his father. Theo and Thomas both got into the conversation, apparently they don't get along with their grandfather. I'm really glad Uncle Ron wasn't there because he would have made a scene."
"Did Ron know about the dinner?"
"I don't know to be honest. Papa wouldn't answer my questions about Uncle Ron all he said was 'Uncle Ron doesn't need to know every little thing we do, Jasmine. He needs to focus on his family not his sister's.' Anyway I had a lot of fun getting to know Thomas and his family. Mr. Nott reminds me of Bryan's dad."
"You met Blaise Zanbini?"
"Yes in 3rd year during Christmas Break. He came to Potter Manor to talk to Papa about something and brought along Bryan and Patsy."
Severus shook his head, "May I ask how did that go with Jamie as he clearly doesn't like anyone in Slytherin."
"That's not true; he likes you, sort of. It was alright I guess Jamie wasn't at home. It was just me and Serena and Sam. Jamie and Will were at the Burrow visiting with Blake and Grandpa."
"What did Bryan do while your fathers' talked?"
"He hung out with Serena. They talked about Potions and their favorite books. They seem to have a lot in common."
"What about Patsy?"
"I showed her around the Manor and Sam asked Patsy if she likes Quidditch. When Patsy said she did not, Sam gave Patsy a little speech about the importance of Quidditch and how it affected all of us."
"Where were you?"
Jasmine smiled, "In a corner, trying not to laugh my guts out. Sam is soo much like Jamie I swear she's a redhead version of him."
"Do you know what your fathers' talked about?"
At this Jasmine made a face and crossed her arms on her chest, "Uncle Severus I may be the niece of Fred and George Weasely and the granddaughter of Prongs but I would never eavesdrop on my father whenever he had a guest at our house."
"You've been caught before haven't you?" Severus said, giving Jasmine a knowing look.
"Yes, by Aunt Hermione of all people. Also it was here at Hogwarts."
"When?"
"At the end of 3rd year after I punched Danny. It was an accident really. I wanted to talk to Papa about something and I sort of walked into a conversation Papa was having with Aunt Hermione. I heard my name and I learned that the same thing happened to Aunt Hermione and Uncle Draco, except Uncle Draco deserved the punch in the face."
"Jasmine no one deserves to be hit anywhere."
"Even Voldemort? I would love to hit him right in the nose, too bad he didn't have one. He does deserve that, since he's the one who killed my grandparents and made my father an orphan. I would also like to punch Albus Dumbledore in the nose since he's the one who made sure Papa was sent to the Durselys."
Severus hissed, "Do NOT say the Dark Lord's name!"
"It's only a name Uncle Sev! Fear of a name only increase the fear in the thing itself! Voldemort! It's been what? Over 2 decades since Papa killed Voldemort and you are still afraid of him! What are you afraid of?"
"Jasmine, I asked you not to say the Dark Lord's name! 30 points from Gryffindor!" Severus said, angrily he hated saying it. Mainly because he never had a reason to take points from Jasmine, unless she was in Potions and blew up a cauldron. However he asked her to do something and she didn't listen so, there you have it.
Jasmine glared at Severus, fire was in her hazel eyes. "Fine, take all the points you want but you know I'm right Uncle Severus."
Severus shook his head. 'Jasmine sure is stubborn, just like Lily.' "I understand that you are angry at the Dark Lord for taking your grandparents from your father and yourself. Do you remember the stories I use to tell you and your siblings about your grandmother?"
"Yes, I think about them a lot. Especially now with O.W.L.s exams are coming up. I've wondered what it would be like with them alive and well. Would I have more Aunts and Uncles, more cousins?"
"There are a lot of what ifs. What if Harry had died that night and your grandparents survived what then? What if James died but Lily and Harry survived?"
Jasmine gave him a knowing look. "I'd know exactly what you'd do Uncle Sev if that happened. I wouldn't be Jasmine Potter. I would be Jasmine Snape." She then smirked as if to say 'you know I'm right.'
Severus didn't speak, he was that stunned to respond. Let's not forget this man doesn't normally show any emotion except for anger to anyone, even in front of his goddaughter. "It's time for you to go to bed. Good night Jasmine."
It was Jasmine's turn to shake her head. "I'm right Uncle Sev. If Grandma Lily survived along with Papa you would make sure she was safe and make her Lily Snape and Papa, Harry Snape. I know you Uncle Sev. You loved my grandmother very much. You still do don't you?"
"I said good night Miss Potter!"
"You know I'm right."
"Get out or I will take 200 points."
"Points don't matter to me. I think it's silly and pointless. You don't get points in the real world for doing a good job at work or points taken away when you make a mistake."
"I said out." Severus said pushing his goddaughter out the door.
"Alright I got the hint, goodnight Professor." Jasmine said with a wave of her hand.
Weeks turned into months and with that the end of the year. Severus couldn't believe how fast the year has flown and how close the O.W.L exams were. A lot of the 5th years were becoming very nervous. So much so one 5th year Hufflepuff girl by the name of Zoe Smith had to leave Potions one day in April because she couldn't concentrate on her potion, every time someone moved the girl will jump in fright. Severus had to ask Jane Malfoy to escort Miss Smith to the Hospital Wing to get a Calming Draught. It was the same potion that the class was making that day. How ironic.
Later that evening after dinner, Jasmine and Thomas arrived together for the tutor session. Jasmine greeted Severus with a smile.
"No tutoring today Jasmine," Severus said, getting a shocked look on both Jasmine and Thomas' faces.
"What? Why?"
"This morning you were able to make the potion you were assigned correctly. You don't need to do it again. I think you should take this time and focus on your other classes, like Charms."
Jasmine blinked at Severus, "Are you Sirius?" Jasmine asked, grinning.
"No I am not! Don't take that tone with me, Miss Potter! No session today." Severus said a little harsh. He loathed that Sirius joke. It's not even funny. Jasmine unsurprisingly glared at Severus, he glared back.
"Professor why didn't you tell us earlier?" Thomas asked staring at the two in disbelief.
"I wanted to tell you two together since you both have different classes." Severus answered turning to Thomas.
"Oh, right."
"Yes well you both may go now."
"Good night Professor," Thomas said, as he was heading toward the door Thomas stopped, looking at Jasmine, "Are you coming?"
"No, I need to speak with Professor Snape alone, it's about my essay." Thomas nodded and left.
'Liar' thought Severus; he knew what Jasmine wanted to talk about.
"Uncle Sev, you got my joke!" Jasmine said with glee, jumping up and down.
Severus rolled his eyes. "Enough with the jokes Jasmine." It was Jasmine's turn to roll her eyes.
May arrived very quickly and with that the O.W.L exams. The tutoring stopped so that Jasmine could focus on her other classes. On May 20th Jasmine came to visit Severus after classes were over for the day. She looked like she hasn't slept for days.
"Uncle Sev may I ask you something?"
"Yes," Severus answered wondering what Jasmine was going to ask.
"Have you ever liked someone and they are too thick to read your hints letting them know that you like them more than a friend and they go out with someone else?"
Severus raised an eyebrow, who dares…. "You aren't talking about Mr. Malfoy are you?"
At this Jasmine looked Severus right in the face. Her hazel eyes filling with tears. "Yes. He just told me he started going out with Grace. I thought he hated Grace and said that to him. Then he said that Grace is the most beautiful girl ever and how dare I insult his girlfriend. He then left me while everyone in the Great Hall stared. Even the other teachers looked at me."
"This didn't happen at dinner did it?"
"No it just happened, right after you left the Great Hall. I really thought Danny liked me more than a friend. Why would he ask me to the Yale Ball last year if he didn't?"
Severus thought for a moment. Maybe Danny wasn't doing this on his own. But how is that possible? Love Potions are banned from school grounds…
After calming Jasmine down again, she left. Severus waited for about five minutes before leaving his office to talk to Harry Potter. He needed to see what Grace Weasely was up to.
When he reached Harry Potter's office in the defense against the dark arts classroom, he wasn't alone. As he was about to knock on the door, it opened and Severus came face to face with Hermione Malfoy.
"Hello Severus." Hermione greeted.
"Miss Granger."
"Severus how many times do I have to ask you to please call me Hermione? I am no longer 'Miss Granger' I haven't been in a long time."
"My apologizes. I still see you as a student Miss….Hermione…even after all this time." Hermione smiled, "I better go. See you in the morning Severus." She then left.
"Severus?" a voice called from inside the office. Severus stepped inside.
"Harry I need to speak with you about Miss Weasely since you are Head of Gryffindor House."
Harry snorted, "Which one Severus as there are," he paused counting with his fingers, "6 Miss Weaselys in Gryffindor."
"Grace Weasely, Jasmine has come to me twice this year claiming that Miss Weasely is tearing her friendship with Mr. Malfoy apart."
"Did Jasmine say that?"
"Not in so many words." Severus then told Harry all about Danny hugging Grace and then what Jasmine told him of what just happened.
"Wow, I didn't know Grace could be…"
"She is your niece."
"I'm not very close with Grace. Just Blake and Heather. Grace doesn't really like pranks; she takes after her mother more than the other two."
"So do you think that Mr. Malfoy could be under the influence of a Love Potion?" Severus asked, he had a hunch that he was right but he needed another person's opinion.
"It sounds like it. I really want to ask Hermione, since she's good with Potions too but you said Mr. Malfoy, may I ask which one? It's not Louis is it?"
"No, it's Danny."
Harry's eyes widen, "We need to let Draco and Hermione know as soon as possible." With that he sent a stag Patronus to Hermione. He then grabbed a piece of parchment and started to write something.
5 minutes later Hermione came running into the office. "What is it Harry? What's wrong? Did Louis get into a fight again? Did Sophie prank another Hufflepuff? Is Jane hurt? Are any of my children hurt?"
"No one is hurt Hermione. I called you back here because Severus told me something you should know and yes it does involve one of your children."
"Who? Please don't tell me Danny and Jasmine have been pranking again. I don't think I can take Danny's temper if his hair was changed to purple this time." Harry chuckled, "No, listen." And he told Hermione everything that Severus told him. Ten minutes later Hermione looked shocked, she was sitting in a chair, thinking.
"Either Grace gave my son a Love Potion or used the Imperious Curse. I'd say Love Potion." Hermione said darkly, clearly mad at the situation.
"But how did she get one into the school?" Severus asked.
Harry and Hermione exchanged looks. "Severus there's something you should know." Harry said and told Severus about Fred and George's love potions and the idea of disguising the bottle into something else.
"Why would Grace Weasely, daughter of Ron Weasely give your son, a Slytherin and son of Draco Malfoy a Love Potion?" Severus asked.
"There might be a slight chance that Grace did this to get to Jasmine or maybe she likes Danny but Ron forbids her to date him." Harry said.
"Can Grace really be that petty and mean?" Hermione asked.
No one answered.
"Yes, a thousand times yes! Grace Lavender Weasely is an evil bi...!"
"Jasmine!" Hermione yelled, "Language, please.
"I'm sorry you had to hear that Aunt Hermione but it's the truth. Sometimes I think Grace is the reincarnation of Bellatrix Lestrange." Jasmine said, coming inside of the office.
Severus just stared at his goddaughter.
"Jasmine you should be in bed, what are you doing here?" Harry asked his daughter in concern.
"Grace was at it again. Danny gave her a locket to show her how much he cared about her and she was showing it off in the Common Room. I actually went to bed but then she followed me, still showing off that stupid locket."
"So you came here?"
"Not on purpose. I just went on a walk to clear my head. Plus I knew Grace wouldn't follow me if I left the Common Room after hours."
"So you come here where there are three teachers who can give you detention and deduct house points?" Severus asked, wondering where this was going.
"I wanted to talk to Papa. I didn't care at that point in time who I ran into on the way."
Harry laughed, Hermione looked like she was going to scold Jasmine and Severus still looked at Jasmine, shocked.
It took two minutes before Harry spoke, "Jasmine, my dear daughter, my pride and joy, my mini Ginny." At this Jasmine gave Harry an annoyed look, "I love you and you are welcome to come to me with your problems or just to talk but NOT in the middle of the night."
"But Papa,"
"No, don't you are out of bounds. I'm sorry you will be in trouble for this."
"For going on a walk?"
"At 11'o clock at night, when you should be asleep and resting for the next day."
Jasmine hung her head. "I see, not even the famous Harry Potter's eldest daughter can get out of trouble." She then looked up at the teachers. "Alright do your worst."
The three teachers exchanged looks; it was Hermione who spoke this time. "For punishment for being out of bed after hours, you Jasmine Potter will serve detention with me. Yes I know I am not your Head of House but I think Professors Snape and Potter will go easy on you if you served detention with them." At this Severus and Harry gave Hermione identical glares.
"So," Hermione continued like nothing happened, "I want you to report to me after classes tomorrow to serve your detention."
"I have Quidditch practice tomorrow Aunt Hermione!"
"You should have thought about that before taking your walk."
"I was trying to get away from Grace. Jamie is going to kill me!"
"Jasmine, your twin brother takes Quidditch too seriously. He's had detention before and missed Quidditch practice because of it. He'll get over it, don't worry." Harry said. "If Grace shows off again try to kindly tell her to stop if that doesn't work come find me."
"Grace will think I'm running to Daddy."
"Then come to me, Jasmine if that happens. Grace can't say anything bad about coming to me or Severus." Hermione said with a smile.
"I also have tutoring with Thomas."
"Who's Thomas?" Harry asked his daughter.
"Papa, Thomas Nott, he's been helping me with Potions. Remember during Christmas Break we went over to the Notts for dinner and you got to meet Thomas."
"Oh! Sorry I have a lot on my mind at the moment."
"I will let Mr. Nott know there will be no tutoring tomorrow, Jasmine." Severus said.
Jasmine looked at Severus, relived. "Thanks Uncle Severus."
"So Jasmine, after dinner tomorrow come to my office." Hermione said about to leave.
"Yes Professor Granger."
"Oh don't look so sad. You were the one who went on a walk and came to a place where you knew you would get caught. Honestly you are as bad as Danny and Jane when they get in trouble."
"Jane doesn't get in trouble."
"Not at Hogwarts. At home she's another Sophie."
Jasmine laughed, "Really? Oh my I really need to talk to Sophie now. My you learn something new every day!"
The following day at breakfast, in the Great Hall, Severus saw Jasmine talking to her twin and cousins, Blake, Fiona, Gloria and Lisa. He couldn't hear anything of what was being said but he saw James' look of anger and Blake's expression of frustration. It would seem that Jasmine told James about her detention.
Leaving the Teacher's Table to head towards his classroom for the day Severus walked in between the Slytherin and Gryffindor tables. When he reached Jasmine, her twin and cousins, he was able to hear some of the discussion they were having.
"Why did you get detention Jas? We have Quidditch Practice tonight!" James hissed.
"Yea, why Jasmine? Of all the things you've done at school this by far is the worst." Blake said, glumly.
"I'm sorry to disappoint you both but unfortunately if Grace hadn't followed me to bed and showed off that stupid locket of hers I wouldn't have gone for a walk to get away from her, which would mean I wouldn't have gotten detection. Also this is my first detention ever! Remember 2nd year Jamie and last year! You have had detention a least once a month those two years. Last year you had to miss Quidditch practice too remember? So don't preach to me about this because you both should know that it won't work! Blake don't get me started on you, you were right there with Jamie as well!"
"Jasmine," Blake started but Fiona cut him off.
"Lay off her boys," Fiona piped in, she then looked at Jasmine, "Jas, since this is your first detention I will let it slide. Knowing you this will be your last detention, right?"
"Of course, Fifi, thanks for understanding."
"Right, you're welcome. If I was Quidditch Caption," at this Fiona sent a look at Jamie, "and you had detention I would be understanding the first time. After that beware!" at this everyone laughed around them. "I'm actually serious for once." Fiona said looking at everyone.
"This is not Grace's fault. She isn't the one who left the Common Room." Blake said, earning glares from the girls.
"Blake did I not just tell you to shut it!" Fiona yelled.
"You have gone too far with that little Harry. You were told to stop." Gloria said, also glaring at Blake.
"Blake…I know you love Grace and want to protect her. I feel the same way, I love Grace like a sister but her actions make me think that she only cares about herself." Jasmine said, looking like she was trying to get Blake to understand.
"That's not true Jasmine and you know it. Grace cares about Heather and I and Mum and Dad."
"Yes, only if you, Heather and your parents can give something to Grace in return." Jasmine pointed out.
The boys exchanged looks. "That's true, Blake, Jasmine's right. That's Grace to a T."
At this point in time Grace and Heather Weasely walked in the Great Hall. Grace looked around the Hall like a Queen with her lady-in-waiting, then seeing Jasmine and the others walked up to them with Heather at her heels.
"Hello everyone, wonderful morning." She greeted with a smile.
"I need to head to Potions later everyone." Jasmine looked at Jamie and Blake, "See ya in class." She then got up from her seat, greeted Heather but ignored Grace and walked out of the Great Hall.
Watching Jasmine leave, Severus heard Heather Weasely say, "That's funny classes don't start until 9 and it's only 8. What's up with Jasmine?" she asked as she took Jasmine's empty seat.
"Jasmine got detention last night." Jamie told her. Heather gasped.
"Why and who…what happened Jamie?"
At this Severus saw Grace flick her red hair over her shoulder and said, "Who cares how it happened, at least now Jasmine isn't perfect anymore. I wonder if Professor Granger caught Jasmine out of bed after hours. I heard she's really strict when it comes to detention."
"And you should know how, Gracie?" Fiona asked, not looking happy.
At this Grace blushed but didn't answer. "Oh I see Danny! Danny! Over here!" Grace yelled.
Severus turned around and saw Danny, his eyes glazed over and he past Severus like he wasn't there. When he reached Grace, he hugged her and kissed her on the lips, causing everyone within sight to gag.
"Good morning my love how are you my Grace." Danny asked, in a dreamy voice not his own.
"I'm doing great Danny, except…" at this Grace pouted.
"What darling…what?"
"I was hoping you could talk to Jasmine for me. I need to ask her something but I missed her this morning. Do you think you could give her a message for me?"
"Of course my love anything for you." Danny said in that same dreamy voice.
At this Severus watched Grace pull something out of her bag and hand it to Danny.
"I will deliver this to Potter as soon as possible." Danny said with a sickly smile.
Grace smiled sweetly. "Wonderful Danny, would you like to eat with me?"
"I will do anything for you, anything to make you happy my love."
"Great, let's eat I'm hungry." At this Grace decided to sit next to Heather. Danny followed. When he sat down the others, mainly Jamie and Blake made an excuse and left the Great Hall. This did not go unnoticed by Grace.
"What's with everyone today? First Jasmine now the boys."
"I don't know Grace." Heather said, pulling a book out of her bag and reading it.
"Heather, what has mum always said about books at the table?"
"It's rude to read at the table. Mealtimes are social times."
"That's right, dear sister now put that book away."
"I'm still studying for the O.W.L.s Gracie. Do you want me to fail?"
"No Heather…"
"Then leave me alone, please oh by the way your boyfriend needs tending to." Heather said with an annoyed look.
Grace turned around to find Jane, Alex and Louis trying but failing to talk to Danny."
"Dan can you hear me? How are you doing?" Jane asked Danny who was drooling at the mouth.
"Why are you dating Grace Weasely of all the girls at Hogwarts I thought you liked Jasmine Potter?" Louis said scratching his head. "If you don't can I ask her out? She's nice and funny and I love a good sense of humor."
"That's because you don't have a good sense of humor." Alex mumbled.
"Hey I heard that!" Louis yelled at his twin brother.
At seeing the Gryffindor Malfoys trying to talk to Danny, Severus was a little concerned watching Danny drool and ignoring his siblings. If Danny was his normal self he would be talking to his twin sister and brothers and laughing with them.
"Get away from my boyfriend!" Grace yelled, hands on her hips in a Molly Weasely fashion.
"Who said you're his girlfriend Weasely?" Alex asked in a not so nice way.
Grace glared at Alex. "See this locket, Danny gave it to me as a token of his love to me. He is my boyfriend and I don't want you three to talk to him!"
"You're boyfriend," Jane said in disgust, "is our brother and we have a right to talk to him if we want to. You have no control over him Weasely!"
Grace gave Jane a really mean glare, "We'll see about that." She said, Grace then looked at Danny, "Danny do you want to talk to your siblings?" At this Danny jumped from his seat like something poked him.
"Will that make you happy my love?"
"No. I don't want you to talk to Jane, Alex or Louis ever again!"
"You can't do that Weasely!" All three Malfoys yelled at the same time, causing the other students around them stare.
Severus also noticed the three youngest Malfoys staring at the group. They even put their heads together, whispering and gathered their bags and walked over to their older siblings.
"Janie what's going on?" Nick Malfoy asked his sister.
"Weasely here wants Danny to not talk to us anymore. She claims to be his girlfriend." Louis answered for Jane.
"I thought Danny was going to ask Jasmine to be his girlfriend. What happened to that?" Sophie asked, looking at Grace then her Gryffindor siblings.
"Danny changed his mind Sara." Grace answered.
Sophie glared at Grace, "The name is Sophie, thank you very much. Get it right next time Grace Weasely."
While Grace and the Malfoys were arguing, the one person who didn't speak was Rebecca Malfoy. She instead looked at Danny very closely, like a doctor checking out a patient. Severus wasn't sure what Rebecca saw, he heard her gasped, getting everyone else's attention, even Grace's attention.
"What's wrong Becca?" Jane asked her sister.
Rebecca didn't answer right away, "Jane I don't want to scare you but we need to get Danny to Mum or Professor Snape." She then looked at Grace in a very shocked way. "It's really important."
"Why? What's wrong with him?" Sophie asked, "Ewww he's drooling!"
"There's nothing wrong with my boyfriend!" Grace yelled.
Rebecca, this time glared at Grace, "It's obvious that there's something wrong with our brother. You must have done something to him. I don't believe Danny would go out with you on his own free will."
Grace glared at Rebecca, "How dare you! I didn't do anything to Danny! He loves me!"
"Do you love him?" Jane asked
Grace didn't answer.
All six Malfoys gave Grace identical glares, it wasn't a pretty sight. Thankfully no wands have been drawn, yet. This was Severus' cue to intervene. He cleared his throat.
"Excuse me; I believe you all can continue this discussion in the Head Mistress' Office."
"But sir classes are about to start." Grace said
"It'll only take a few minutes of your time." Severus responded.
"I'm not going anywhere with them!" Grace yelled, crossing her arms over her chest.
Sophie rolled her eyes. "Oh give me a break poor little princess; we won't hurt you unless you do something to deserve it."
"Yeah, plus Professor Snape is here so if we try something we'll get in trouble." Alex said, looking at his twin brother.
"Yeah right, Sandra! I don't believe you Adam!"
Sophie and Alex exchanged looks. But this time it was Nick who spoke. "Their names are Sophie and Alex, not Sandra and Adam. Get it right or I'll do the same to you Grace!"
"Make me Neal!"
"Ok you asked for it Gina!"
"My name is Grace!"
"Now you know how it feels!"
"Enough! All of you go to the Head Mistress' Office or I will hand out detentions! Move!" The Malfoys and Grace all ran out of the Great Hall and headed to Professor McGonagall's Office. One Malfoy was left behind.
"Where did Grace go?" Danny asked Severus.
"She had to talk to the Head Mistress. Follow me and I'll take you to her." Severus said and he guided a still drooling Danny Malfoy to their destination.
First off Severus' guess about Danny Malfoy was right. Grace Weasely did give him a Love Potion. One that the Weasely twins made themselves. When finding this out Grace's parents were told. She was suspended until term resumed on September 1st of the next school year. Yes she missed taking the OWL tests. Serves her right.
"Miss Weasely can take her O.W.L. exams at the Ministry of Magic during the summer. Right now I want you out of my school and I want to make it clear that when you return, you will leave the Malfoys alone. All of them, are we clear Miss Weasely?"
"Yes Headmistress, I understand."
Severus was in the room when Jasmine, who was told of what happened to her friend. She looked at Grace, not in an angry look but a sort out of pity.
"Why Grace?" was all Jasmine said.
Grace stared at Jasmine, without an expression for a few moments then she gave Jasmine a really mean glare. "I wanted something and you were in my way. That's why I did it. I don't regret it either." She then stormed out of the Headmistress' Office.
"I'm so sorry about Grace," Lavender Weasely said, "Grace knows better and I will see to it that she's punished for what she did. She will not have a fun summer this year." Lavender said this more to Danny's parents than anyone else.
Grace's father, Ron Weasely stared at the Malfoys. He didn't say anything but he looked at them like he wanted to speak.
Severus noticed this and got Ron's attention. "Is there anything else you would like to add, Mr. Weasely?" He asked.
Ron looked at Severus then at the Malfoys. "It's my fault Grace did this, Ever since the triplets were little I would tell stories to them about my Hogwarts experience. I didn't think Grace would stoop so low as to really give someone a Love Potion. Like Lavender said Grace will be punished for this and she will not have a pleasant summer."
When the Weaselys left, the Malfoys all hugged Danny who was now looking confused and asking questions. He was back to normal.
"What happened? I feel like my head is about to explode."
"Grace Weasely gave you a love potion and told everyone that you two were boyfriend and girlfriend. You even gave her a locket with a red G on it." Mr. Malfoy told his son.
Danny looked like he was going to be sick. "Father was there anything else I said or did while under the love potion?"
"I'm unaware of anything son. You should ask Miss Potter over there, she's standing next to Professor Snape."
Severus saw Danny walk over to Jasmine, who at the time was really quite. Danny reached for Jasmine's hand before speaking, "Jas, if there is anything I did while I was under that potion I want to apologize. I never meant it at all."
"You don't remember?"
"No, if you want could you tell me?"
"Yes, but let's walk over to the Black Lake. It's a long story."
"How bad was I?"
Jasmine laughed, "Oh Dan you were awful. C'mon let's take that walk and then I tell you everything." So Jasmine and Danny left the Head Mistress' Office.
Severus sighed in relief, it looked like everything was back to normal….for now.
A/N: Due to this chapter being extremely long, I am going to put Year 5 as one chapter. Year 6 and 7 will be one chapter. I hope you enjoyed this chapter as I have enjoyed writing it. This story is writing itself! Plus Grace is in super trouble. She has to take her OWL exams during the summer since she was suspended a week before the exams were going to be held! Please review and tell me what you think.
Until next time,
Jasmine_Potter07
