June 1978
" I can't believe we made it. We've graduated!"
" James! It's not that unbelievable."
" Moony, you know more than most how much trouble we've been in. They should have expelled us years ago."
" Padfoot, they should have expelled you years ago. We weren't that bad."
" At least we didn't try to kill anybody…"
" Lily, I thought we'd decided not to mention that again."
" Sorry, Sirius."
" Hey, everyone, I have something to announce."
" What's that, Jamie boy?"
" I want you all to be the first to know that Lily has agreed to be my wife."
" You're kidding!"
" Prongsie married? Never!"
" Congrats, you two."
" Severus, may I speak with you?"
" Of course, Professor Dumbledore."
" I have a matter to discuss with you that is of the utmost importance. I'm sorry to interrupt your graduation celebrations, but I was wondering what you were planning on doing now that you are no longer tied to Hogwarts."
" To tell you the truth, Professor, I hadn't thought that far ahead."
" Well, I have a proposition for you. It has obviously come to my attention that you have passed your Potions Mastery with honours. Professor Sewell has decided to retire, and I was wondering if you would consider taking up the position of Potions Professor."
" Are you serious."
" Completely."
" I would be delighted, Headmaster. Thank you."
" You are most welcome, Severus. Welcome to the staff."
September 1979
" Mr. Black, so good of you to join me."
" What was it you wanted to ask me about?"
" I have been observing you over the last few months, and have come to a decision."
" What might that be, headmaster."
" As you know, you have been denied membership in the Order of the Phoenix the last six times you have applied. Now, though, I believe you are finally ready to join us."
" Really!?"
" Yes."
" Thank you! Do you know how long I have wanted this?"
" Since the posters came out, I believe. The summer before your sixth year."
" If you don't mind me asking, Professor, why did you turn me down the other times?"
" That is for me to know, Mr. Black, and you to wonder about. Let me just say I was following some very sound advice from a very reliable source."
July 31st 1980
" JAMES POTTER! I HATE YOU!"
" Now, now, Lily, calm down. It can't be doing the baby any good."
" Damn you!"
" Lil, it'll be over soon. Just push for me."
"…."
" And again."
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Amulet of Time 3: The Wolf and The Pelican
FanfictionAfter Harry gets a strange birthday gift he and his friends end up in the time of the Hogwarts founders. Stuck there for a year the friends decide to learn all they can that could ultimately be used to destroy Voldemort. Their next destination, Wart...