Athena Potter 🎞

Chapter 26: Mark of love

In the hospital wing the next day, Athena is lying in bed with her arm bandaged. She awakens, puts on her glasses, and sits up. There are cards and candy all over. Dumbledore approaches her.

Dumbledore: Good afternoon, Athena. Ah. Tokens from your admirers?
Athena: Admirers?
Dumbledore: What happened down in the dungeons between you and Professor Quirrell is a complete secret, so, naturally, the whole school knows. [They both smile.] Though I must say most of these gifts are from a certain tall ginger boy. Ah, I see your friend Ronald has saved you the trouble of opening your Chocolate Frogs.

"Ow Thena" "That's for eating my chocolate frogs" "I was hungryyy" whined Ron. Many laughed fondly at Ron.

Athena: Ron was here? Is he all right? What about Hermione?

"Oh Athena, you should start worrying about yourself more" chuckled Hermione, Athena just grinned at her.

Dumbledore: Fine. They're both just fine. But a certain Fred Weasley isn't. I'm pretty sure he said he'd break the doors down if we didn't allow him to see you [Dumbledore had a knowing smile, Athena blushed]

The Prewett twins started teasing Fred who was bright red. James, Monty, Sirius and Remus were all glaring at the boy.

Athena: But, what happened to the Stone?
Dumbledore: Relax, dear girl. The stone has been destroyed. My friend Nicholas and I had a little chat and agreed it was best all around.
Athena: But Flamel, he'll die, won't he?
Dumbledore: [sits on the bed.] He has enough Elixir to set his affairs in order. But yes, he will die.
Athena: How is it I got the Stone, sir? One minute I was staring in the mirror, and the next...
Dumbledore: Ah. You see, only a person who wanted to find the Stone, find it, but not use it, would be able to get it. That is one of my more brilliant ideas. And between you and me that's saying something.
Athena: Does that mean, with the Stone gone, I mean, that Voldemort can never come back?
Dumbledore: Ah, I'm afraid there are ways in which he can return. Athena, do you know why Professor Quirrell couldn't bear to have you touch him? [Athena shakes her head.] It was because of your mother. She sacrificed herself for you, and that kind of act leaves a mark. [Athena touches her scar.] No, no, this kind of mark cannot be seen. It lives in your very skin.
Athena: What is it?
Dumbledore: Love, Athena, love.

"And I'll do it again" said Lily, Athena hugged her mother tightly.

Dumbledore:[Pats Athena's head gently and stands up.] Ah. Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans. I was most unfortunate in my youth to come across a vomit flavored one, and since then I have lost my liking for them. But I think I could be safe with a nice toffee...[takes brown bean and eats it.] Mm. Alas. Earwax.

The younger years scrunched their noses up at Dumblebitches flavoured Bertie Bott.

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A/N:
Hello my loves!
So this chapter was a bit short but we stan Lily and Athena!
Not Fred threatening the staff🫢
Have a great day/night
Make sure you stay hydrated and take your medication otherwise Ron will come eat all your food🤍
I love you!

⚡️Mischief Managed⚡️