Rewrite: Kind but Scary

Chapter 3: Echoes of the Past

(On top is the outfits they are wearing. Lucius, Narcissa, and Severus are teachers. Lucius for arts, Narcissa for science for the human body, and Severus for history.)
Chapter 3: Echoes of the Past

Jasmine Potter was, without a doubt, an ethereal beauty. She possessed a striking, hourglass figure, complemented by pale, porcelain skin that seemed to glow under the muted, overcast Washington sky. Her long, silky raven hair cascaded down her back in soft waves, punctuated by vibrant, neon-green highlights that perfectly mirrored the brilliant, jewel-like emerald of her eyes. With soft, naturally red lips and a quiet, graceful poise, she commanded attention without ever trying.

The transition to their new life in Forks had required some clever planning, especially regarding the adults. To keep an eye on the younger members of the family, Severus, Lucius, and Narcissa had secured positions at Forks High School. Lucius, with his sharp eye for aesthetics, was taking over the art department. Narcissa, possessing a deep understanding of healing and anatomy, was set to teach human biology and science. Severus, naturally, assumed the role of the history teacher—a position he begrudgingly accepted, privately noting that muggle history was far less volatile than the magical variety.

On their very first morning of school, Jasmine woke up with a bright, genuine smile. Today marked the true beginning of their fresh start. She jumped out of bed, eagerly gathered her school bag and jacket, and carried them downstairs to place them neatly on the living room couch.

Heading back upstairs, she knocked lightly on the door of the guest wing before pushing it open. Inside, Hermione and Ron were still fast asleep, completely tangled in the bedsheets. They had completely forgotten to set their muggle alarm clocks.

Jasmine shook her head, a fond, amused smile tugging at her lips. She walked over to the bedside and gently shook the groaning couple. "Come on, you two," Jasmine murmured softly. "School starts incredibly early in America. Right now it is already ten minutes to seven, and first period begins at exactly seven forty-five. We need to move. Up you get!"

Leaving the sleepy pair to scramble out of bed, Jasmine glided down the hallway to the next suite. She poked her head in to wake Fred, George, Neville, and Luna. Before leaving their room, she pressed a gentle, sisterly kiss to Luna's forehead, receiving a sleepy, dreamy hum in return.

Next, she walked to Severus's quarters. Knocking politely, she stepped inside the dimly lit room and approached the dark-haired man. She bent down and kissed his cheek. "Papa, it is time to wake up," she whispered softly.

Severus's eyes fluttered open, a rare, soft smile gracing his severe features as he blinked away the lingering sleep.

"Good morning," Jasmine said brightly. "I've already laid out your clothes for today. You just need to wash up, get dressed, and come down for breakfast. I've already gathered all your lesson planners and put them on the couch." She kissed his cheek one last time before slipping out to knock on Lucius and Narcissa's door.

Lucius answered, looking remarkably disheveled and half-asleep. "Morning, Uncle Lucius," Jasmine offered cheerfully. "Time to get up. We have a school to run and attend."

Lucius muttered a sleepy agreement, and Jasmine headed back downstairs to the kitchen, humming a cheerful tune. She set to work preparing a massive, comforting breakfast. She flipped golden pancakes, fried eggs to go with crispy toast, baked fresh strawberry and blueberry pastries, and prepared a refreshing yogurt drink mixed with crunchy cereal and fresh sliced fruits.