Athena Potter 🎞

Chapter 12: Potions and Parcels

It is morning at Hogwarts, Athena 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. Athena and Ron rush in; Hermione rolls her 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?

Those who had been late to Minnie moo moos lesson before winced.

The cat jumps off the desk and transforms into Professor McGonagall, on-screen for the first time. The boy and girl are amazed.

Ron: That was bloody brilliant.
McGonagall: Thank you for that assessment, Mr. Weasley. Perhaps if I were to transfigure Ms. Potter and yourself into a pocketwatch, that way one of you might be on time.
Athena: We got lost.
McGonagall: Then perhaps a map? I trust you don't need one to find your seats.

The marauders smirk at one another then notice Athena, Ron and Hermione smirking as well.

Later on, inside Snape's potions classroom, the students are chattering, sitting near steaming cauldrons. The door slams open and Snape comes rushing in.

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 Athena, 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 Athena, finally making her look up to the Professor. Snape then walks to where he can speak to Athena 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. Athena 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.]
Athena: I don't know, sir.
Snape: And what is the difference between monkshood and wolfbane?
Athena: I don't know, sir.
Snape: Pity. Clearly, fame isn't everything... [Draco has a smirk on his face] is it, Ms. Potter?

"How dare you Severus just because she is James' daughter and you and James hate each other does not mean you can take it out on her" Lily glared at him. James was fuming. Walburga agreed with on-screen Snape, Regulus who saw his mother nodding her head rolled his eyes at her slowly losing his patience with the woman.

(Extended Version)

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

"That's my girl" shouts Fred smiling at Athena, James was too busy laughing on the floor with Sirius to hear what he said.

Snape: Silence. [he turns to Athena, looking a bit insulted; Athena 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 Athena, and leans towards her, though Athena leans back.] 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. [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 Athena and then starts writing. Athena looks at Snape, who turns slightly and then continues writing]

"Losing house points on your first full day" "I'm so proud" Sirius and James said whilst wiping fake tears.

(Normal Version)

Athena 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...
Athena: 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.

All pranksters laugh at the kids misfortune.

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. Athena gets nothing. She sees the newspaper Ron has put down.

The marauders, Lily and her friends frown at Athena not getting anything vowing that they will send so many gifts and random things she'll get sick of it.

Athena: 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.?
Athena: Your robes Neville [Neville thanks her] Hey, Ron, 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.

"Ow what was that for" james asked rubbing the back of his head, "she clearly inherited your brain, she is curious now" Lily crossed her arms.

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