A change in life

Wizengamot-Part 1

The following day everyone was excited. Since Hogwarts had announced Severus as the new headmaster, they all could already see the beginning changes. For once, the Great Hall was even bigger than before. Harry always thought it seemed crowed, often colliding with one of his neighbor's with one elbow if everyone sat on the tables at the same time, meaning every time during breakfast, lunch or dinnertime.

Now they had enough space around without getting an anxiety attack due to the tight fit, especially Harry had a hard time at the beginning to fight his claustrophobia. Everyone watched with awe the fine lines of red, yellow, blue and green magical strings on the walls, the colors of the four houses. They were running through whole Hogwarts and didn't even stop outside.

Hogwarts was shining brightly from outside in all four colors, showing were the different houses were, but mixing on other spots. You could see, how much the castle had already grown, both in height and in width. The greenhouses were also expanding.

What let everyone gasp, was the sight of the Shrieking Shack. The old building was completely destroyed by the fire, but was now recreated to something completely new. Clearly becoming the home for all the families from the professors, if they wanted. Only exception may be the family of the Headmaster, meaning Severus, Harry and all they children would stay in the castle. As headmaster, Severus needed to stay close in case of an emergency and even if the Shrieking Shack wasn't far away, it could cost precious time to get into the castle. In worst case, someone could find a way to lock Severus out. Of course, it doesn't mean Severus would never be able to leave Hogwarts, but it's no reason to take unnecessary risks.

"We have to think about a new name. It definitely doesn't look like a Shrieking Shack anymore.", said one of the professors.

Harry could only agree, but had no idea how to name the new building or if it was necessary at all, because, basically, it's a part of Hogwarts now.

"I'm really looking forward to teach. I never had thought, I would ever witness such changes.", said Professor Sprout, staring at the green houses with a big smile, almost drooling on the floor. Harry had to hide his chuckle, because she wasn't the only professor with such expression. Minerva had even tears in her eyes.

Unfortunately, it wasn't long when Black suddenly appeared. "Morning. Would someone explain what's happening? I heard a weird voice, telling Snivellus is headmaster. Who thought about pulling such a prank? I don't think Dumbledore will be happy.", sneered Sirius.

Everyone scowled and Harry had to hold himself back, but neither of them said anything, because a sudden soothing feeling surrounded each one of them, asking them to stay calm.

"Hey, why are you looking at me with those faces? I'm not the one who pulled this terrible prank. I mean, who would seriously want that dungeon bat as headmaster. I'm glad Dumbledore isn't here to witness that tasteless thing. However, I'm impressed how much effort they put in, though I think the colors are a little too much, especially that disgusting green. Where is Snivellus anyway?"

"I hope, you aren't speaking about my grandson, for your own well-being.", came a low and deep voice from behind Black, who jumped and spun around, almost falling, to the newcomer.

"E-excuse me?"

"I said. I hope you aren't talking about my grandson.", repeated none other than Sebastian, eyes flashing in an icy silver blue.

"Grandson, who are you talking about?" Harry rolled his eyes. He couldn't believe that man was his godfather.

"I'm talking about the person you just called some nasty things."

"You mean Snivellus?" Sebastian fletched his teeth.

"If you don't stop then be prepared for the consequences." To Harry's surprise, Black shut his mouth, but then asked a question which let them all roll their eyes.