A/N: Cepheus became Neville's godfather due to his original (James) being uhh... dead. Augusta insisted and Cepheus accepted the offer.
So he's Neville's godfather in name but James is his actual godfather legally.
Poor James got replaced twice huhu
James: QAQ why must you hurt me like this...
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Neville and Holly sat separately side by side, in front of them stood an imposing looking, Lord Cepheus Potter.
"You two are now 9 years old, and in two years you will both (regretfully) be attending Hogwarts due to your parents wishes (respectively)." Cepheus set two introductory books in front of his two students.
"I will be teaching you two the following...[Defense Against Magic] and [Magical Botany]..." Cepheus snapped his fingers, and another two book appeared in front of the two pitiful students as they watched their book stack grow by another 2 inches.
"Potions..." Another book was added.
"Proper (General) Etiquette and Lordship/Heirship responsibilities..." Two more books were added.
"Latin..." Another book.
"And your uncles Sirius and Remus will be teaching you other subjects." Cepheus smirked.
Holly and Neville wanted to cry. QAQ
EIGHT books already blocked their vision and yet their dad/uncle mentioned more subjects... WAS HE TRYING TO KILL THEM WITH BOOKS?!
Neville looked like he was going to start bawling at any given moment, while Holly held her head, as if just looking at the books made her dizzy.
"...Now then..." Cepheus smiled, "shall we get started?" Holly and Neville shook.
That smile was evil! Someone send help!!! S.O.S!
***
Two hours later, Neville wrote his diary entry for the day, Uncle Cepheus told them to write one every day for one month.
| Dear Diary,
It's me, Neville. Today was my first study lesson with Uncle Cepheus. I like Uncle Cepheus but his smile scared me today. I think he got possessed by some vengeful teacher, why did his usually nice smile look so positively gleeful as he made us read those torturous books? He has to be possessed...right? Anyways, it was hard but I feel smarter now :)
Ps. Holly is having a mental breakdown, should I join her?
Signed, Student Neville |
***
One week went by.
| Dear Diary,
Father is absolutely evil. Today we had an exam on plants. Neville looked positively gleeful and smug, what has my father done to my brother?! Where did his innocence gone?! Father! If you're reading this! What have you done to sweet and innocent brother Neville?! I won't forgive you!
I'm watching you father!
Signed, Holly |
***
Cepheus chuckled as he read the entry and looked at his two hardworking students.
One year passed by in a blink of an eye.
Neville no longer looked like the shy and timid boy Harry met in his original life. The young boy now stood tall with his head held high in confidence.
Cepheus made sure to work diligently with him to get over his insecurities over the year and only then did he flourish into this confident, hardworking young boy.
Cepheus was proud of him.
As for his daughter...she was still a little spit fire, bursting with an endless amount of energy.
Cepheus and Remus both blamed Sirius who often indulged the Potter Princess.
Holly worked hard and honestly despite her dislike for learning and Cepheus was proud of his princess.
***
10 years olds Neville and Holly listened carefully as their uncle/father/teacher lectured on the proper way to decoct certain potion ingredients.
Despite struggling in the beginning, the two eventually became rather accommodating when it came to learning.
Study = Learning Honestly = Happy Cepheus = Rewards = Happy Neville and Holly = Everyone's Happy
"Father, must you do this to us?!" Holly whined.
Neville cried pitifully, "What did we do to deserve this?!"
"The tragedy!"
"The audacity!"
"The hypocrisy!"
Sirius barked out a laugh while Remus and Cepheus face palmed. What did that idiot teach the two this time!
Dear Merlin, Cepheus was watching the making of another troublemaking duo.
"For Merlin's sake! It's just a party!"
Holly pouted, "But that blonde Barbie is there!"
Cepheus sighed, "Holly...sweetie...stop calling Draco Malfoy a Barbie, please." Merlin have mercy, his patience was once again being tested.
"But Uncle Cepheus! He is one! He's always bragging about his "pureblood" looks, he's such a braggart." Neville rolled his eyes.
"Stop it you two, it's not nice to talk behind someone's back—"
Cepheus was cut off by Holly who huffed in righteous indignation, "But father! You and uncles Remus and Sirius make fun of his father! You joked about him being the mascot for L-O*!"
"Hypocrites!" Neville shouted.
Cepheus wanted to scream, he taught these brats too well.
In the end, Cepheus victoriously dragged the reluctant Longbottom heir and Potter Princess to the party.
Holding hands, Sirius and Remus shared an exasperated smile.
***
A/N: Forgive me for I have sinned! I'm terrible! I'm an unreliable updater QAQ
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