,Thoughts'
Phoenix speaking
"normal talking"
Living with his new family
St. Mungo's hospital:
Liam was already a month in the hospital. He hadn't woken up yet. The nurse said he should wake up soon but Severus Snape was really nervous. What if he will never wake up again?
Snape had quite a lot to do in this month. The first thing he had done had been to go to Gabrielle's and Silver's home and collected everything Liam could need. Like books, family photos…
The next thing was he went to Gringotts, the wizard bank and went to the Flamels account manager Griphook. He wanted to know who had custody over Liam should his parents die. It came out that if they should die Severus Snape himself should take care of him.
Severus spent most of his time in the hospital.
He was surprised when he found out that he was not the only one who had visited Liam. The Malfoys also came. They told him that Narcissa was a cousin to Gabrielle and so Liam was family. They also offered that they would look after him if Severus had no time.
It was another two weeks until Liam woke up.
When he woke up, he was confused at first, and then his memories of that day came back. He was overwhelmed with the events. He began to sob. He felt like his heart was torn out.
What began as sobs soon got over to crying and shouting. The nurses came in and tried to calm the small child down but in vain. He cried and cried.
Mom, Dad…. They are dead.
That was the only thing he could think of.
The nurses and doctors were completely helpless.
Then Severus came in. He wanted to look after his godson when he heard shouting from his room. He ran as fast as he could. What he saw let him let him breathe out. His godson was awake!
He went to his side and hugged him. "Don't worry Liam. I'm here. I'm here" He told him. Liam got quieter and quieter then said "Sev, you won't leave me too, are you?" "No, I won't"
After that Liam fell asleep again.
The next time Liam woke up he was a lot calmer. He went over the events again and came to the result, that Severus was the one who saved him. And for that he was more than grateful.
Severus came again and told Liam, that he would take care of him from now. They spent their time together in the hospital and got to know each other more.
Liam learned that Severus was a Potion master and that he didn't like dunderheads who couldn't think for themselves.
Severus found out, that Liam loved to learn new things. He found it interesting how things were like they are. Liam didn't like people who complained; that something is too difficult for them, when they didn't even tried to find a solution.
In the time in the hospital Liam also got to know the Malfoys. He really liked Narcissa, she was like his mother. She was nice and had a warm aura around her.
Then there were Draco and Lucius. Lucius was very strict and also looked down on muggle born (mudbloods). He didn't like that attitude but he also liked Lucius. Draco was a little like his father. But he got along well with him.
The Malfoys found out, that he didn't share the same few about the muggle born but he also did see that purebloods were better. So they accepted him like he was.
Gringotts:
After three month went by Liam was released from the hospital. The first thing they did was going to Gringotts.
From Diagon Alley, a set of white stairs led up to a set of burnished bronze doors. This was the entrance to Gringotts, and it led into a small entrance hall and another set of doors. Engraved on these silver doors were the words:
Enter, stranger, but take heed
Of what awaits the sin of greed
For those who take, but do not earn,
Must pay most dearly in their turn.
So if you seek beneath our floors
A treasure that was never yours,
Thief, you have been warned, beware
Of finding more than treasure there.
Liam had to smile at these words. Who would be dumb enough to steal something from here after they were warned like that.
In Gringotts they met Liam's account manager (Griphook).
Griphook studied the two wizards in front of him.
One he already met. He was a thin man with sallow skin and a large, hooked nose. He was dressed in flowing black robes which made him resemble "an overgrown bat". He had shoulder-length, greasy black hair which framed his face in curtains, curling lips and dark, penetrating eyes that resembled tunnels.
The other one was much smaller and younger. This had to be Liam Jasper Flamel. The boy was average high. He had light skin and dark brown shoulder long hair which framed his face. His black eyes looked like they were bottomless. His lips were in a small smile. He wore completely black; he had a black T-shirt and black trousers. Like the older man he wore black robe which hid his arms entirely.
Severus was the first to speak: "We would like to make it official that I take custody over Liam. Then we also would like to make an inheritance test"
Griphook raised an eyebrow at this. "Certainly. For the custody I only need the signature of both you and Mr. Flamel. The inheritance test costs 30 Galleons."
Severus nodded. So they signed the document and then Griphook laid a parchment of paper in front of Liam. In his hand he held a knife which he gave also to Liam. "You only need to draw a little blood so that a few drops can land on the parchment.
Liam nodded and did as he was told. After the blood was on the paper, runes appeared and then the parchment was written full of Liam's data.
Liam took the parchment and gave it read it with Severus. Their eyes went wide and their mouths were slightly open.
Name: Liam Jasper Flamel
Family:
Parents: Mother Aracne Flamel nee Black (pureblood), (Britain)
Father Silver Flamel (pureblood), (Britain)
Grandparents: Grandma Jenny Flamel nee Wilston (pureblood), (Britain)
Grandpa Tobias Flamel (pureblood), (France)
Great Grandparents: Great Grandma Perenelle Flamel nee Avery (pureblood), (Britain)
Great Grandpa Nicolas Flamel (pureblood), (France)
Blood status: Pureblood
House: Heir to the Nobel and Most Ancient House of Black (by blood)
Heir to the Nobel and Most Ancient House of Flamel (by blood)
Heir to the Nobel and Most Ancient House of Wilston (by blood)
Heir to the Nobel and Most Ancient House of Avery (by blood)
Vault: Black Vault: 184 million Galleons; 64 thousand Sickles and 178 thousand Knut
Avery Vault: 72 million Galleons; 70 thousand Sickles and 63 thousand Knut
Wilston Vault: 48 million Galleons; 94 thousand Sickles and 24 thousand Knut
Flamel Vault: 153 million Galleons; 35 thousand Sickles and 74 thousand Knut
Flamel Trust Vault: 27 million Galleons, 74 thousand Sickles and 95 thousand Knut
Born Sills/Talents:
Natural Occlumens
Seer
Wandless healing Magic
Tamer – can speak to those he has bonded with
Parseltongue
"…How?" was the only thing Liam could say. What would you do if you found out that you are one of the richest wizards on earth?
Severus signed. Liam will bring lots of surprises won't he? He thought with a small smile.
"I understand that you got your seers power from your father. Parseltongue could come from the Wilston family since they were distance relatives of Salazar Slytherin. The natural Occlumens would be from your great grandmother. The Avery were once known for their natural Occlumens. But Tamer and the Healing magic I don't know", explained Severus.
Griphook took the parchment and then hummed. "Tamer could be from your grandfather. I heard he had a special bond with animals. The wandless healing magic would be your own power."…
Severus looked troubled by something. "I never heard of wandless healing magic."
"You wouldn't. It only appeared four times before Mr. Flamel." Griphook said with a grin on his face.
"Thank you for your time, Master Griphook. I hope we didn't take too much of your time. I hope of a good cooperation with you. May your gold flow" Liam said with a smile on his face.
Both Severus and Griphook were shocked at this. A four year old knew how to respect the goblins, which even adults often don't know.
Then Griphook grined "And your money increase, Mr. Flamel."
With this they went to Severus home.
Severus home was a very big mansion. Since he was the last of the Prince family he inherited the whole estate.
Liam had an own room. It was big, really big. He had his own bath and toilet.
There were 50 house elves. He always liked the little creatures. They were cute with their big eyes and always happy to do something for their master.
The next month they spent their time to get to know each other better. Liam got slowly out of his depression and laughed again. He and Severus got along well and the potion master taught him so much. Liam was happy again.
Five month later:
Fife month later Severus began to teach him Potion.
At first he let Liam watch him brew potion. He would ask him if he could give him this ingredient or that. Sometimes he would let Liam help making an easy potion.
It came out that Liam was really good at it and took the advices Severus gave him to heart.
Fifth birthday:
On his fifth birthday (two month later) they went to Diagon Alley to get him a pet.
As soon as Liam entered the shop he felt something calling out for him. He went to where he thought the call came. Severus and Liam went to the back of the shop were all the rare animals where.
Liam saw many different animals but he didn't give them a second thought. His mind was on the calling. He went farther back and found what had called him.
In front of him was a big cage, and in there was a beautiful black bird. But that bird was not anything he had seen before.
Liam heard Severus gasp and looked up to him with a questioned look in his eyes. "This animal is a Black Shadow Phoenix. It is very rare to come across it. It is also one of the most difficult animals to bond. The master has to have lived through unimaginable pain for it to bond to someone", explained Severus.
,You are very beautiful.' Thought Liam
Thank you, master. I have waited for you to come. Said a voice in his head.
Liam was shocked that he got an answer. He looked at Severus but he didn't seem as if he heard it.
,I'm the only one who can hear you, am I?'
Yes master. I am talking to you in your mind, in order to communicate with you.
,Do you have a name?'
Yes, my name is Jonah, master'
"Sev, I want him. I think … I've already bonded with him.", Liam said looking at Severus.
Severus looked down on Liam and signed. "He will cost us a fortune"
Liam grinned at him. "You know as well as me that we don't have any concerns when it comes to money."
So they went home with a new family member.
Sixth birthday:
Liam and Jonah made a strong bond in one year. You couldn't see one without the other. Jonah also showed Liam what he can do and how he can use it.:´He could hide people completely in the shadow and he could travel through the shadow
Both Liam and Severus were shocked but also happy about these abilities.
On his sixth birthday Liam wanted to learn archery. So they went to the muggle world to find him a teacher. On the same day he found himself a teacher for martial arts for both Karate and Aikido.
His daily routine looked like this:
6:00 wake up + clean up
6:30 breakfast
7:00 – 8:30 physical work out (run laps around the mansion, sit ups…)
8:30 – 9:00 break
9:00 – 11:00 Potion lessons
11:00 – 12:00 reading (his parents books)
12:00 – 12:30 lunch
13:00 – 14:00 Archery lessons
14:00 – 15:00 reading (mannerism) / visiting Malfoys
15:00 – 16:30 Martial arts lesson
16:30 – 17:00 break
17:00 – 18:00 time with his familiar / reading
18:00 – 19:00 reading (human body, seer…)
19:00 – 20:00 lesson about different herbs
20:00 – 21:00 meditating (Occlumens)
This went on till his eighth birthday. He was now on a second year level when it came to potion. His archery was also coming along well. His martial art lessons were becoming harder and harder now that his body is well balanced.
Eight year old:
Severus had an idea, that he could also stark training with a sword.
Severus and Liam now had a father son relationship. They knew each other like the back of their hand. Severus told Liam that he was a death eater. Liam was pissed that Severus didn't tell him this sooner but understood. What he said was: "I don't care if you work for the light or dark side like the fools like to name it. I'm neither entirely light nor dark. You could say I'm grey. I understand parts of every side. But I don't like the way both parties work."
Severus was more than impressed with Liam. He had shown more mature thinking than the whole wizard world right now.
His daily schedule also changed:
5:30 wake up and get ready
6:00 – 6:30 breakfast
6:30 – 8:00 physical work out
8:00 – 8:30 break
8:30 – 10:30 potion lessons
10:30 – 11:00 reading about charms and transfiguration
11:00 – 12:00 self – study
12:00 – 12:30 lunch
12:30 – 14:00 study with the memories
14:00 – 15:00 archery lessons
15:00 – 16:00 helping out in St Mungos hospital / learning how to heal
16:00 – 18:00 Martial arts (MO/TUE: Karate; WE/THU: Aikido; FR/SA: sword)
18:00 – 19:00 visiting Malfoys / reading
19:00 – 20:00 time with his Phoenix / reading
20:00 – 21:00 meditating
His relationship with the Malfoys also got better. Draco and he were like brothers. He was really welcome in their family. Lucius and Narcissa are like his Uncle and Aunt. He didn't like their few point of muggle born but accepted it.
Draco and he were playing often together and every time Draco was hurt he was the one who would heal him. It went so far, that Draco didn't want to be healed by anyone else other than Liam.
Narcissa loved him like her own son and was really thankful for his healing ability. She found the relationship between them quite cute.
Lucius is strict and taught both Draco and Liam the way of a pureblood. He accepted the way Liam was and didn't force him to believe like them.
Nine years old:
When he was nine Severus began to teach in Hogwarts. So he was all alone in the big mansion. The only ones that were also there were the house elves and Jonah.
As a "I'm sorry that I'm leaving you all alone" gift, Severus bought him a black horse with wings. It was a Pegasus. Liam was overjoyed as he saw it. It was one of the most beautiful creatures he had ever seen.
So even when he was alone he wasn't lonely.
Now he studied more than ever.:
5:30 wake up and get ready
6:00 – 6:30 breakfast
6:30 – 8:00 physical work out
8:00 – 8:30 break
8:30 – 10:30 potion lessons / reading of new potions / trying out new potions
10:30 – 11:00 lesson in charms and transfiguration with the memories / reading
11:00 – 12:00 self – study
12:00 – 12:30 lunch
12:30 – 14:00 study with the memories
14:00 – 15:00 archery lessons
15:00 – 16:00 helping out in St Mungos hospital / learning how to heal
16:00 – 18:00 Martial arts (MO/TUE: Karate; WE/THU: Aikido; FR/SA: sword)
18:00 – 19:00 visiting Malfoys / reading
19:00 – 20:00 ride Pegasus with Jonah
20:00 – 21:00 meditating
This went on until his eleventh birthday.
It's the end of this chapter. ;)