Time Travel

Chapter 10

Draco looked at Severus who is sitting in front of him reading the prophet. What if he is also under any compulsions to believe Evans blindly? He needs to make sure but first he needs to learn the spell, he cleared his throat and Severus looked at him blankly.

"I want you to teach me the spell which shows if anyone has potions or compulsions in their body." Draco said neutrally.

Severus raised an eyebrow before going back to reading. Draco gritted his teeth in anger at his stubbornness. He is adamant that Evans is goddess which is the only reason Draco wants to check him for compulsions but he is not talking to him after the little heated discussion in the afternoon. Talking with Holly helped but Severus is making it hard for him not to shout at him.

"I'm talking to you." Draco said a bit loud.

"I will teach you tomorrow." Severus said not looking up.

"No, I can't wait. I want to check something right now." Draco said stubbornly.

Severus looked at him unimpressed and placed the paper on the table beside him. "Care to share what you want to check young Malfoy?" Severus raised an eyebrow at him.

"Young Malfoy?" Draco shook his head amused as it is what Severus used to call him in the future sometimes. "I can't tell you now but I will tell you when it is done. Now teach me Sev." He said impatiently.

"Stubbornness runs in your blood." Severus muttered under his breath and Draco grinned at him. "Come on we will go to the practice room. We don't want your mum to be angry if the spell goes wrong and the room is damaged." He said standing up and moving out. Draco followed him. He is 100% sure right now that he is also under compulsions to blindly believe Lily Evans.

"A knut for your thoughts." Rabastan said bringing Holly out of her mind. She looked at him unimpressed making him laugh at her.

"Only a knut?" She said picking her food.

"What is on your mind?" Rabastan asked her instead.

"Draco." She sighed thinking back to the unfamiliar but comforting feeling from before. She tried to decipher the feeling that is directed towards her but it was so intense that she felt like she will faint from the strength of it. He didn't seem to notice her state and she quickly looked away from him trying to control her senses. The feeling left her breathless for sometime. She closed her eyes and continued talking to him as if nothing happened while the only thing she wanted was to ask him what he is thinking and about whom? The feelings were so intense that for a moment she thought it is love and even if it is then who is she or is it he? Why didn't he never tell her that he loves someone? And why is she not liking that he might love someone. She should be happy for him, right? Ugh, she wants to pull her hair out. She doesn't even know why she is feeling like this.

"Earth to Holly!!" Rabastan shouted and she looked at him startled before smiling sheepishly. "You went somewhere again." He rolled his eyes.

"Um, sorry. What were you saying anyways?" She asked him turning her full attention towards him.

"What are you thinking about Draco?" He asked her sighing.

"I don't know. Just that he is so nice to me and all." She lied easily and even though he looked like he didn't believe it. He didn't press on it for which she was thankful for as she didn't know herself anything. They went back to eating silently when the floo chimed and someone entered the cottage.

Rabastan stood up from his chair and went to the other room while she finished and went to wash the plate in the sink. She heard some muffled noises and went to the room to see what is happening and had to cover her eyes with her hand as soon as she saw and left the room. Rabastan pinned his boyfriend to the wall with his leg between and grinding onto him. She shook her head and went to her room, he must've missed him too much to go to his room and do - uh whatever he is doing down there now.

James, who was about to retire for the night looked up when she heard a knock. He opened the door thinking who it might be at this time of the night and saw him mum smiling at him as soon as he opened it.

"Can I come in?" She asked him and he nodded moving aside. He closed the door and went to his bed and sat beside her. She was silent for sometime and he wondered what she is thinking.

"Jamie, you know that I love you." She asked not looking at him. He frowned at her.

"Of course mum and I love you more." He said placing his hand around her shoulder and she leaned her head on his shoulder.

"I-" Her voice trembled and he never saw her like this.

"Mum, what is it? Did something happen? You are scaring me." James said scared.

"No, it's just- I'm stupid." She said her voice thick as if she was about to cry and James knew that something was bothering her.

"Mum, you are stupid but my stupid mom. I love you no matter what." He said cheekily trying to lighten the mood and she chuckled making him grin at her.

Dorea turned her head towards him and met his eyes. He can see the worry in her eyes but didn't know why she is worried. She took a deep breath and placed her hand on his cheek. "James, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm sorry for leaving you like this." She said with tears in her eyes.

"What are you talking about? Leaving? Where are you going?" James frowned.

"Your dad was feeling weak lately-" James cut her off instantly.

"And you never said it to me. How can you?" He accused looking angry. "You know I love you both and can't bear something happening to you and you hid it from me that dad is not feeling well."

Dorea stroked his cheek smiling sadly and sent some waves of calmness, a benefit of being an empath. "I'm sorry. You will worry too much. We didn't think much of it but today when he was in the shower he saw some purple and green rashes on his body." James gasped knowing full well what that meant.

"No, no." He was shaking his head tears filling his eyes.

"We went to St Mungo's and they said he is diagnosed with Dragon Pox. The healers also wanted to check me and they said I-"

"No!! No!! You are not leaving me. There is treatment in St Mungo's. We are rich enough to afford it. Nothing is going to happen to you both. You can't leave me like this." James said hugging her tightly. Some children might think hugging their parents is embarrassing but to James it is the best feeling in the world and he is never going to give that feeling away thinking about what others might think. Right now, they are hugging in his bedroom but he wouldn't have cared if they were in the middle of the diagon alley and people saw him crying on her shoulder.

"Jamie, I'm sorry. The healers said they can't guarantee that they can cure us. They said the treatment is painful for Charlus as he is in last stage. I can't let him suffer through that. I can't see him suffering only to lose him at last. I can't live without him. I love you but you know that your father and I can't live without each other. You still have Sirius, Remus and even Lily. You are going to marry her soon, aren't you? You will be fine. There are portraits of us in the vaults. We will be there with you through our portraits if not physically. Also, soon after you get married, you will have a baby of yours who I'm sure if it is a girl will look like me and a boy will look like your dad." She said kissing his hair.

"You say you can't live without each other then what about me? I can't live without you two. Please, don't leave me. I can't." He said holding her tightly.

"It'll be hard for you in the starting but you will get used to it soon. You will be busy with your own married life and job. As I said our portraits will always be with you reminding you that we love you so much." Dorea said wiping his cheeks.

"I wish it was me who is dying and not you." James said making her hit him on his head.

"Never say that James. I want you to live 100 years and may be even more if you can. I want you to be happy." She said glaring at him. "I want my son to be a best husband and a best father anyone can ask for. You are already the best son and a best friend. I don't know how many days are left for us with you and I want to spend it with you and Sirius and Remus."

"Of course, I'm not leaving you, ever." James said shaking his head stubbornly.

"I know James. I know. I'm so lucky to have a son like you." She kissed his forehead. James laid his head on her lap and sighed when she ran her fingers through his messy hair. Her touch was soothing and warm unlike Lily's. James always wondered why Lily's touch never gave him the warmth of love like his mothers. It was always cold and unwilling. He wondered sometimes if she doesn't love him at all and is doing this just because he forced her to do but all those thoughts will go away after sometime as if someone are pushing them away.

James was not able to sleep even under her soothing touch. He needs to see if there is a way to cure his parents. He is willing to give them his whole money and property if his parents can be with him and alive. Dorea thought he was asleep and moved him so that he is laying on the pillow and kissed his head one more time before leaving the room with a heavy heart.

Charlus couldn't face his son and sent her to do it. She can completely feel the despair her son is feeling but she couldn't help it. She feels sad for leaving him but there is no other way out of it. There is only one thing in her mind right now. Before I die, make sure Lily loves my son or get rid of her from his life, she thought to herself. Dorea knew it was wrong but she was suspicious when Lily is going out too much. She wanted to follow her but she always used floo and Dorea can get caught if she followed her. So, she needs to keep an eye on her and make sure her son is in safe hands before she dies.

Dumbledore sighed as his floo turned green and another red head exited. Why does these red heads have to be so clingy, he thought to himself before smiling at the woman. She beamed at him and took a seat in front of him.

"Albus, I have a good news." Molly smiled at him.

"What is it Molly dear?" He asked leaning forward placing his elbows on the desk.

"Lily visited me a while ago. She said that Potter is going to propose her soon. Soon, the potter properties will be ours. You didn't forget about the contract that you are going to make between the potter's future child and one of my children, did you?" She asked fastly.

Albus had to stop himself from rolling his eyes at the news. He knew that already as Lily said it to him in the morning. The contract, how can he forget it? He smiled at her. "Of course not Molly. As soon as she gives birth, we will make the contract but there is a chance that the baby can be a boy. Do you think any of your children can be gay?" He asked stroking his beard.

"Albus, I don't see how it is a problem. Me and Arthur are trying for a daughter and I'm sure we will soon give birth to a daughter." She said happily.

Albus had to wonder how many more children she is going to have more. She doesn't even have enough money to support them all. Poor Arthur, can't say no to his wife. Dumbledore thought in his mind. Molly gushed about her newly born twins in April. He will have to keep a hold on all of them and make sure they don't go out of their grasp. Molly will make sure that they respect him just like she does but that depends on them to look up to him like Molly does whenever there is a problem.

"Will Arthur agree to the contract?" Dumbledore asked her.

"No, he won't agree but I will sign it without his knowledge. He doesn't have to know." Molly said waving her hand and Dumbledore nodded. It won't be a problem as Arthur would never ask her why she signed a contract even if he knows about it. He trusts his wife enough and if he doesn't then there are potions to make him trust her.

Lucius smiled as he watched Severus and Draco in the practice room talking with each other normally. This might be the first time that they are not at each other's throat for such a long time. He cleared his throat making his presence known and they turned towards him.

"Lucius, tell your son that I'm a better potions master than him." Severus said rolling his eyes.

"You never saw me brewing, how can you decide without even knowing anything." Draco said huffing.

Ah, he just thought about it and they are at it again. Lucius shook his head and went into the room. "I don't think you are here for brewing potions." He asked changing the topic and Draco's eyes widened a little in realization.

"Yeah, first teach me the spell. We can talk about potions later." Draco said turning towards Severus.

"What spell?" Lucius asked them.

"The one which shows if one has any potions or compulsions in them. I want to check someone." Draco said looking at him. Lucius frowned thinking who he wants to check but then he saw Severus and understanding dawned on him. Draco is suspecting Severus is under potions or may be compulsions to trust Lily Evans. Severus is an intelligent man and may be he is blindly trusting her due to those.

"Yeah, yeah. Come on." Severus conjured a dummy. "It's really simple. Potio revelare is the incantation and the wand movement is zig-zag. Like this." Severus moved his wand in zig-zag motion.

"Potio revelare. Ok, potio revelare." Draco repeated and Severus nodded his head.

"Try on it. A parchment will appear if you did it right." Severus gestured towards the dummy.

Draco tried but he moved his wand too fast or too slow. After a few tries he did it right and a parchment appeared near his wand and he looked at it grinning. "I did it!" He said smiling at them and they smiled back.

"Very Well, then I'll leave you to it." Severus said about to leave.

"Wait! I'm sorry, Sev." Draco said and before Severus can ask why he is apologizing, Draco pointed his wand at him and did the spell.

"Why did you do it on me?" Severus asked glaring at Draco. Draco didn't answer his question and looked at the parchment. "I'm talking to you. And you are foolish to think I'm under any potions or compulsions." Draco looked up at him smirking.

"But the list says something else Sev." He waved the parchment in the air. Severus narrowed his eyes and snatched it from him. Lucius who was beside Severus looked over his shoulder and at the list.

Potions/Compulsions on Severus Tobias Snape_Prince.

Mild love potion to Lily Evans at age 13,14,15,16,17.

Compulsions to trust Lily Evans blindly.

Compulsions to distrust James Potter always.

Compulsions to protect Lily Evans from James Potter.

Compulsions to never doubt Lily Evans.

Compulsions to never think bad about Lily Evans.

Compulsions to think James Potter is a bully along with Sirius Black and Remus Lupin.

Compulsions to think James Potter is an arrogant and self-centred prick.

Severus was shocked seeing the list. Compulsions to trust Lily and love potions too. How can she do that to him? But what if she didn't know anything about it? This is the compulsions speaking in you Severus, a small part is his mind whispered.

"I need to go to Gringotts to get cleansed. I can't think properly with all these in me." Severus said rubbing his hand all over his face. Lucius squeezed his shoulder in comfort.

"I'll come with you. It's late but Gringotts will be open 24/7. We can talk later about who placed those on you." Lucius said looking pointedly at Draco who was about to open his mouth obviously trying to say that it was that bitch.

Severus just nodded his head and followed Lucius to the floo while Draco went to find his mum. Narcissa was about to go to bed when Draco knocked on the door. She looked concerned as he came to her at this time. It was 11 already.

"Draco, what is it? What happened? Are you not feeling well?" She asked making him smile at her concern. Draco shook his head making her sigh in relief. "Then what happened and where is Lucius? He said he is going to check on you and Severus?"

"Well, I came here to talk about Sev. I did the spell which reveals the potions and compulsions in one's body on Severus. There were love potions which were given to him to love Lily till 17. Then there were compulsions to trust her, never doubt her, never question her, never think bad about her and distrust James, think he is a bully and egoistic, think Lily needs protection from James." Draco sighed.

"This is bad." Narcissa said shaking her head.

"Yeah, they went to Gringotts to get him cleansed. They will be back in an hour so I wanted to ask if you want to wait for them with me in the living room?" Draco asked her and she nodded closing the door behind him and they went to the living room.

Severus returned with Lucius after an hour as Draco guessed. He looked blank well he always looks like that. Draco wanted to rub it on his face that he was right but he couldn't blame Severus for what he said as they were the compulsions speaking not him. Draco thought a lot in that one hour and decided not to say anything if he doesn't say anything about Holly and her family.

"How are you feeling Severus?" Narcissa asked as she asked an elf to bring some water and tea for them.

"Like I just ran into a train." Severus collapsed into an armchair closing his eyes and resting his head on the chair. "I can't believe she did all this."

Draco smiled thanking every god he knows that Severus is not saying something in the ways of it's not her fault and she might not know. Draco felt like Yule came early. Oh, finally Severus saw the real side of her. Finally.

"Take it easy, Severus. You should go to sleep." Lucius said to him and he just nodded.

"I'm so happy." Draco said as he left.

"I can see it. I never thought something can make you this happy. If I didn't know any better, I would have thought the smile you have is because Holly returned your feelings." Lucius chuckled at his face.

"How?" Both Draco and Narcissa asked him.

"What? You thought I'm blind?" Lucius asked playfully glaring at them. "I think except Holly anyone can see that you like her."

"She-" Lucius raised a hand to stop him.

"I'm not insulting her. No need to defend her. I'm just saying that she is clueless and you should hint her like you know kiss her hand when you meet next time and while leaving kiss her cheek as a good bye. She will at least then think about you more than a friend." Lucius said ignoring both shock and surprised looks on their faces.

"Wow, I never thought my dad Lucius Malfoy giving me tips on how to make a girl fall in love with me " Draco said dramatically making Lucius roll his eyes.

"I'm a man and your mum fell in love with me, didn't she? We are betrothed but we fell in love before getting married." Lucius said proudly.

"He is right, he certainly knows how to impress a girl." Narcissa chuckled. "I would say do whatever he says."

"If it makes Holly fall in love with me. I'll do anything." Draco smiled brightly.

"Yeah, yeah. Let's go to bed for tonight. We have to go to Potters tomorrow." Lucius said standing up and the other two followed him.

Severus was lying in his bed not able to sleep, he sees the name Lily Evans and the compulsions that were on him to trust her and the potions to love her. He can't believe that she can do something like this. They met when they were 8 years old and her sister Petunia was calling her a freak. Severus introduced her to magic and taught her everything she needs to learn about the wizarding world that he learnt from his mother. But, now thinking back to his Hogwarts years and without the love potions and compulsions, her behavior changed as soon as they started Hogwarts. She was not the same Lily he met or she is the same and he doesn't know her properly. Yeah, she is the same. He just never saw it before. She always liked to be the center of attraction and he never thought about why she never talked to him at school and only met him when there were no one in the park.