Madelyn Potter WTMs 𝙲

1.14| Potions & Parcels

[It is morning at Hogwarts, Skyler and Ron are running in the corridors, because they are late for Transfiguration class. In the class, a tabby cat is sitting on a desk. Skyler and Ron rush in; Hermione and Madelyn rolls their eyes in annoyance because they're late for class.]

Ron: Whew, we made it. Can you imagine the look on McGonagall's face if we were late? Everyone grins "McGonagall does that every year with new students" someone commented. Minnie grins at herself.
[Madelyn grins as she knows who the cat really is. The cat jumps off the desk and transforms into Professor McGonagall, on-screen for the first time. The two boys are amazed.]

Skyler and Ron: That was bloody brilliant.
McGonagall: Thank you for that assessment, Mr. Weasleys. Perhaps if I were to transfigure you both into a pocketwatch, that way one of you might be on time. [Maddie stifles her laughter.]
Skyler: We got lost.
McGonagall: Then perhaps a map? I trust you don't need one to find your seats. "Savage Minnie!" James says proudly "Mr Potter! Stop calling me that!" McGonagall says, James smiled sheepishly at her.
[Later on, inside Snape's potions classroom, the students are chattering, sitting near steaming cauldrons. The door slams open and Snape comes rushing in.] "dramatic much?" Barty Crouch Jr asks his friend, Snape glared at him.

Snape: There will be no foolish wand waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion making. However, for those select few... [looks at Draco, who smiles] who possess the predisposition, I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory and even put a stopper... [Draco looks on] in death. [Draco raises his eyebrows. Snape sees Maddie, writing what Snape said in his lecture down, in, his view, not paying attention.] Then again, maybe some of you have come to Hogwarts in possession of abilities so formidable that you feel confidant enough to not...pay...attention. [Hermione nudges Maddie, finally making her  look up to the Professor. Snape then walks to where he can speak to Maddie more properly.] Ms. Potter. Our...new...celebrity. Tell me, what would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood? [Hermione raises her hand. Maddie shrugs.] You don't know? Well, let's try again. Where, Ms. Potter, would you look if I asked you to find me a bezoar? [Hermione's hand raises again.]

Madelyn: I don't know, sir.
Snape: And what is the difference between monkshood and wolfbane?
Madelyn: I don't know, sir.
Snape: Pity. Clearly, fame isn't everything... [Draco has a smirk on his face] is it, Ms. Potter? "I did know, I just couldn't be bothered to answer" Maddie said channeling her inner James.

Madelyn: Clearly, Hermione knows. Since it's a pity not to ask her.
[Hermione looks a bit surprised as everyone laughs]

Snape: Silence. [he turns to Maddie, looking a bit insulted; Maddie seemingly gulps. Snape then walks over to her desk. To Hermione, who has still got her hand up.] And put her hand down, you silly girl. [He sits in front of Maddie, and leans towards her.] For your information, Potter... asphodel and wormwood make a sleeping potion so powerful, it is known as the Draught of Living Death. A bezoar is a stone taken from the stomach of a goat and it will save you from most poisons. As for monkshood and wolfsbane, they are the same plant, which also goes by the name of aconite. "I bitterly regret Lily's death" a seventh year Ravenclaw student says, everyone is surprised and shocked, Snape looks flustered.[everything is quiet] Well? [to the students] Why aren't you all copying this down? [The students obey Snape and start to write down what Snape said. Snape returns to his desk, and dips his quill into some ink.] And Gryffindors, note that five points, will be taken from your house... for your classmate's cheek. [Snape then starts writing; Hermione looks at Maddie and then starts writing. Maddie looks at Snape, who turns slightly and then continues writing]

[Maddie stares at Snape, knowing that he shows dislike for the girl. In the great hall, around midday. The students are all doing their homework. Seamus is trying a spell on a cup.]

Seamus: Eye of rabbit, harp string hum. Turn this water, into rum. [Looks in cup and shakes head.] Eye of rabbit, harp string hum...
Madelyn: What's Seamus trying to do to that glass of water?
Ron: Turn it into rum. Actually managed a weak tea yesterday, before-
[Ron was cut off when a mighty flash occurs. We now see that the cup has exploded and Seamus is left charred. Several students laugh at this as Hermione fans away the smoke with her hand. "I already love him" some people mutter, (mainly the pranksters) Suddenly, a flock of owls start coming into the hall from the rafters above.]

Ron: Ah. Mail's here!
[The owls soar by, dropping parcels to students. Maddie gets nothing. She sees the newspaper Ron has put down. Skyler gets up from the Ravenclaw table and sits next to Ron.]

Madelyn: Hey Sky.
Skyler: Hey Maddie, Ron.
Madelyn: Can I borrow this? [Ron nods] Thanks.
[Neville is unwrapping a gift. It is a clear glass ball with a gold banner around it.]

Dean: Hey, look! Neville's got a Remembrall!
Hermione: I've read about those. When the smoke turns red, [the smoke turns red] it means you've forgotten something.
Neville: The only problem is, I can't remember what I've forgotten. "Your robes Nev" Frank says, "yeah Maddie told me afterwards" Neville replied with.
Madelyn: Hey, Ron, Sky, somebody broke into Gringotts, listen. [she reads the article] Believed to be the work of dark witches or wizards unknown, Gringotts goblins, while acknowledging the breach, insist that nothing was taken. The vault in question, number 713, had in fact been emptied earlier that same day. That's odd. That's the vault Hagrid and I went to. People wonder in confusion to what Hagrid took from the vault. "And so our first mystery begins!" Maddie says excitedly, the rest of the golden Quartet groan.

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-16/3/2022

~Lia