Double, Double, Toil and Trouble | Severus Snape [Complete]

The False Potion

Jasmine's POV:

I woke up and got ready before I headed to the library like yesterday. I was glad I hadn't ran into Draco on my way out, but I knew a meeting was inevitable. I read my book, and almost finished it before breakfast. "Good morning." A cheery looking Hufflepuff said to me. "Good morning." I replied with a slight smile. I made me way into the great hall and took a seat at the Slytherin table. I dug into my food, but was interrupted by a female voice. "Good morning Luna. How are you?" I said kindly. "I'm fine thank you. How are you?" She asked curiously. "I'm good." I replied. "Here, I made you a necklace." She said as she handed me a dark green colored box. "You didn't have to." I said as I gratefully took the box. "I wanted to, besides it keeps the nargles away." She said with a smile. It was a cork on a green colored ribbon. I've read about nargles, and how to keep them away. The sent of DirigIble plums and a simple cork does the trick marvelous. I put the necklace on, and Luna's smile widened. "It's lovely, thank you Luna." I replied with a smile. "You're welcome. Have nice day." She said sweetly. "You too." I replied before she skipped away. I could feel eyes on me, but I chose to ignore them. I didn't what people thought, I'd talk to and be friends with whomever I please. The owls came flying in, and I received a letter from my parents. I quickly opened the letter and started reading.

Dear Jasmine,

We hope you're having fun at Hogwarts! Dumbledore has informed me that you're fitting in pretty well, and very happy about that. Please write back and let us know how you like your classes, professors, house, etc. Congratulations on getting into Slytherin by the way! We're so proud of you, and we're sure your biological parents would have been proud as well. Have a lovely day sweetie.

- Love, Mom and Dad

I smiled and placed the letter into my bag. I finished my breakfast and headed to the potions classroom. I ended up finishing up my book while I waited on the other students. I made a mental note to give the book to Hermione later at lunch. "Today we will start off with a quiz." Professor Snape said after he took roll. A few students groaned, which always amuses me. Snape charmed the quizzes, so he died have to distribute them personally. I started as soon as I got it; it's no surprise that I was the first one to finish. It was actually pretty easy. "Finished already Shacklebolt?" Snape asked with an amused smirk. "Yes sir." I replied. "Be prepared to take some notes, I'll be lecturing for the rest of the day," He said as his eyes drifted down to the necklace Luna gave me. I made sure to keep the necklace my grandmother gave me tucked away just in case it started glowing again. "I see Miss. Lovegood has given you a gift." He said with a slightly raised eyebrow. "Yes, she has." I replied with a smile. "You may go back to your seat." He said. I walked back to my desk and wondered what he was thinking. He always seems so shut off from the rest of the world, and his dark eyes so guarded. After a while everyone turned in their quizzes and Snape began lecturing on the Cure of Boils potion. He was talking more about the brewing technique to use rather than the potion itself. I figured we'd have to brew the potion on our own soon, which excited me. I haven't brewed a potion in a long time, at least it seems like a long time to me. "I expect a three feet essay on the Cure of Boils potion and brewing technique on my desk by tomorrow morning. Class dismissed." Snape said, followed by groans. I packed my things away and headed to my next class. After I was finished with all my classes I wrote a note to my mom and dad. I told them I was enjoying my classes and I was excited to learn more. I headed to the library and started writing my essay for potions class. I was halfway finished when Hermione, Harry, and Ron came up to me. "Thanks for the book. It'll give me something to read over the weekend." Hermione said with a smile. "You're welcome." I replied. "What are you working on?" Harry asked curiously. "Potions essay on the Cure of Boils potion." I replied. "We have to so an essay as well; two feet long." Ron said with a defeated sigh. "Ours is three feet long." I replied as I magically dried my paper before I put it away. "Sorry if we interrupted you." Hermione said. "No, it's fine. I was going to take a break from it anyway. So, what brings you to the library?" I said. "We were actually looking for you," Harry said. "We were wondering if you knew anything about a man named Sirius Black." Harry continued. "No, why do you ask?" I asked curiously. "Because he escaped from Azkaban and he's after Harry." Ron said. "Why would he be after Harry?" I asked with furrowed brows. 'Why on earth would an escaped criminal want with a thirteen year old boy?' I wondered to myself. "Black was a member of You Know Who's army." Hermione said in a whisper. I looked at her blankly and blinked a few times. I had no idea what she was talking about. "Don't tell me you you've never heard of him." Ron said with a shocked expression. "No, I haven't heard of him." I said with confusion written all over my face. "Voldemort killed my parents and he tried to kill me, but I survived for some reason. He disappeared, and many people think he's going to come back sooner or later to try and kill me once and for all. Anyway, Black is after me to avenge the death of his leader so to speak." Harry replied. "And no one is supposed to say his name. Something Harry forgets way too often." Hermione said through gritted teeth. "Oh." I said. I hadn't realized how important Harry was until now. I vaguely remember a mention of that Voldemort fellow, but I guess the Ministry didn't want America to panic. "I'm surprised you didn't know, you seem to know everything else." Ron joked. "I told you before, I don't know everything." I said. "You three should be studying," Snape spoke up in a dangerously low tone. "Sorry professor we were just-" Hermione started, but he cut her off. "Distracting my student....well.....what are you three still doing here? Shouldn't you be on your way to dinner?" Snape said. The three Gryffindors scurried out of the library, leaving Snape and I alone. I stood and pushed in my chair; I figured I should be heading to the great hall myself. "A word....Miss. Shacklebolt." Snape stated rather than asked. "Sure, go ahead." I said. "Mr. Malfoy has brought something interesting to my attention." He said as he laced his fingers together. I couldn't help but notice how beautiful his hands actually looked. "And what would that be professor?" I asked curiously. "He said that you stole a vial of sleeping draught from my personal stores.....if you don't mind, I would like to search your bag." He said with a raised eyebrow. "If you wish, but I assure you that I haven't stolen anything." I replied as I handed him my bag. He rummaged through my bag for a while until a satisfied look spread across his face. "Then what do you call this?" He asked as he pulled out a vial labeled Sleeping Draught. He handed it to me, and I instantly opened it to smell the potion. A smirk spread across my face as I did, which made him furrow his brows. "I'm afraid your precious Malfoy had duped you. Take a whiff of that." I said as I handed the vile back to him. He smelled it and a look of guilt spread across his face. It was nothing but water with a touch of coloring. "My apologies." He said with furrowed brows. "You didn't check your stores first did you?" I asked curiously. "No, I thought Malfoy could be trusted......apparently...I was wrong." He said. "I better be off to dinner then sir. I'm sorry about Malfoy." I said kindly. I walked past him and made my way off to the great hall. "Hey, what took you so long?" Harry asked once I walked in. Apparently they waited by the door for me which was unnecessary, but nice of them nonetheless. "I'll tell you later." I replied before I sat at the Slytherin table. I acted as if I were disappointed just to put Malfoy on. I could see him smirking and snickering to his goons. Snape walked in and made quick for Malfoy. "Detention at six o'clock Malfoy, and do not protest." Snape said in an angry snarl. He glided up to the high table and took his usual seat. I think all of Gryffindor house had their mouths hung wide open. I flashed Ron, Hermione, and Harry a wicked grin that made them crack up with laughter. I finished eating and when I went to walk out of the great hall I couldn't resist. "Have fun in detention Draco, give professor Snape my highest regards." I said with an amused smirk. "I think she holds up the Slytherin name better than you, Draco." I heard someone say. "My father will hear about this." Is all heard Malfoy said before I was out of earshot. I chuckled to myself as I made my way back to the library. I finished my essay before Harry, Ron, and Hermione came walking in with amused smiled on their faces. "What did you do to make Snape give Malfoy detention?" Harry asked asked curiously. "When you three left, Snape said Malfoy told him I stole a vile of sleeping draught from his private stores. He searched my bag and found a vial, but when I smelled it it turned out to be colored water. He apologized to me after he smelled it himself." I said. "Wow, it seems like you are becoming his favorite." Hermione said. "What did you tell him before you left? He seemed absolutely furious." Harry said. "I told him to enjoy his detention and give Snape my highest regards." I replied. "That's bloody amazing. I think that's the first time Snape has ever given Malfoy detention." Ron said, genuinely amused. "Well, there's a first time for everything." I replied with a slight laugh. We talked for a while before we went our separate ways. I went up to my dorm and looked over some notes. I was glad I had Snape on my side. It made me feel like I had the upper hand on Draco. I closed my books and took a needed hot bath before I got ready for bed.

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