Heaven in Hiding [H.P.] ✓

Fools playground

Juniper Pucey was Very angry. After all she had just been urgently called to Hogwarts from her very well deserved maternity holiday in the Carribic by Harry and Adrian who informed her about just How incapable Lockhart was, as well as by Draco who had told her of the whole Chamber if secrets misery.

Now there she was, marching straight into the currently filled classroom, raising her wand at the man, jumping at her arrival, while quite a few students sigh with relief.
"What kind of FUCKING IDIOT DARES TO LEAVE MY STUDENTS IN A ROOM WITH A BLEEDING BOGGART, TWO DOZENS OF PIXIES AND RUNS AWAY HIMSELF?!?!" The man is lifted into the air, turning blue. "Who.. who.." "Shut up you ugly oaf! WE are going to have a word with each other. Right now.", she says dangerously low before turning to the class with a bright smile that however doesn't hide her murderous intent. "Please excuse us for a moment, okay? I'll be right back to take over for the remainder of the class, alright?" The students nod immediately. "Good."

With that the quivering man is thrown into his room above the classroom while Juniper Pucey follows after calmly, closing the door behind herself.

The yelling from the fuming woman is clearly audible, same as the occasional cry for help from Lockhart. There's crashing, more yelling, then silence.

"Well.. It appears Professor Lockhart is not feeling well today.. so he'll not be joining us again. Please toss away his books, take out your quills and parchment and make a couple of notes. This is actually important."

They quickly do as told, writing along to what their teacher has to say, occasionally asking questions that actually get answered. It was an overall good lesson. "Professor?" "Yes, Mister Weasley?" "Not that we're not happy that you are here but.. why were you gone in the first place?" "Well.. Mr. Weasley. I was gone as I am on maternity leave, seeing as I am expecting my second child around December of this year.. A simple glamour charm does wonders, doesn't it?", she asks gently tapping her belly that seconds after fills out her dress. The ginger haired twin nod, a bit speechless and she puts her glamour charm back into place.
"Now. If that was it I will take you to your next class, I am aware of the circumstances here in the castle. And I have a few last words of wisdom for you... This beast.. whatever it may be.. will not be merciful to a pureblood either, if they are in its way. All of you should be on guard. These are dangerous times.. I will try my best to investigate a little, however.. sadly I can not promise you anything. Do not move alone, always in groups of at least 4. Don't give whatever this creature is a chance.. to get to you." The students nod slowly. "Good. Please form two rows and follow me. Keep an eye on your neighbors in front and beside you. Stay closely together. Thank you." Just as asked they form two rows and follow after their teacher who takes them down to the dungeons for their potions class.
"Miss Pucey.." "Hello Severus.", she greets, shaking the man's hand. "I'm glad to see you in good health. I've gotten word of the.. circumstances around here, so I've come to put a bit of order into this chaos. Or try to at least. I'll be gone by this evening though. However.. would you grant me a word with you?" He nods and they move towards the back of the class. "Severus.. I've gotten a message from Lucius..", she whispers. "Lucius.." "He informed me that the reason the chamber has been opened once again is a horcrux of you know who he has been tasked to slip into the stack of books belonging to Ginny Weasley. She might be possessed by it in some way.. and must have been the one opening the chamber for him.", she breathes, barely audible, into the man's ear. He looks at her wide-eyed but nods. "Inform the rest of the staff. Make it subtle and let them know to still treat Lucius with as much hatred as before. It can not become public knowledge he is a spy." Again, he nods. "Thank you." Juniper nods, squeezing his hands. "Oh. And one last thing.." "Yes?" "Harry wrote me that he can hear the beast talk through the walls. Severus.. he is a parseltongue.. I've researched and the beast that is in the chamber, that is causing all of this.. is a basilisk, which must move through the plumbing pipes, as they are the only way for a beast that size to move through the castle. Follow the plumbing, find the chamber, find the beast. But don't look it in the eyes." "Salazar... If that is all true.. you're brilliant." He squeezes her hand. "Thank you." Casting him one last glance she pats his shoulder before moving out of the classroom to pick up her next class.

"Professor Pucey!" "Hello dearies. I'm replacing Lockhart who's feeling rather.. I'll today. But only for today. Come on now. Two rows, keep eyes on the people in front and beside you. Now we walk."

She had taught all the remaining classes for the day, her last class witnessing her kick the door of Lockharts room into the man's face as he tries to exit the room.

"Mum?"

Juniper smiles at her son. "Hello Adrian.." "What are you doing here? It's not safe for you.. especially not since you're.." "I'm pregnant, not dying, my dearest son. And I am here because Lockhart was in desperate need for help but.. we Talked and got to some results, DIDN'T WE?!" The man, not far from her, shivers at her tone and pointed stare. Adrian grins, immediately knowing what was going on. "Why weren't you in class today?" "I wasn't feeling well in the morning and then I was stuck because I can't leave the common room without escort." Juniper nods. "Something serious?" "I think I just ate wrong last night.." "Here." "What's that?" "Immune boosting potion." Adrian downs it and hums. "Actually.. feels way better." Ruffling his hair she gently tugs him against her side. "I'm glad. I'll go back now.. my portkey is waiting at home.. and I Know your father is already a mess about me being here.. I expect you to follow the rules, stay safe.. try and keep Marcus, Graham, Draco and Harry put of trouble. But most of all.. I need you to be safe. Here." She hands him a small object. "What's this?" "Just wear it! Never. Take. It. Off." "Okay." Adrian slips the small talisman around his neck. "I love you more than anything, you know that, right?" He nods. "I love you too, Mum. More than anything. I'll be fine." Juniper hugs him for a moment before hesitantly parting from him. "This type of behaviour isn't really appropriate now, is it?" Juniper turns around slowly, her eyes by now filled with rage. "If you take the moment to use the singular braincell that is left in that deformed head of yours you might notice and put together that as I am named Juniper Nevaeh Pucey and he is named Adrian Pucey I am his mother and You disgraceful incel just tried to tell Me how I interact with my family?! Be thankful that no one loves you or I'd give them a reason to mourn you!!", Juniper Pucey hisses. Gilderoy Lockhart stumbles back. "Y your son? But you're too young to.." "I am not too young.. but you most certainly are too old. Go home. Buy yourself a coffin, dig a hole and jump in. Shouldn't be long now." He hurries away while Adrian chuckles lightly. "Get him, mum!" "Oh, trust me. One more bad word of him and they'll never find a trace of him.." Juniper brushes her fingers over his cheek one more time. "I'll see you at home.. hopefully with your little sister awaiting you." With that she is gone.