Universe: Harry Potter
Prompt: Neville is visiting his parents at the hospital and the effects of the cruciatus curse wear off
Neville Longbottom stood in the quiet corridor of St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries, a place that had become a second home to him over the years. The air held a solemn weight as he approached the ward where his parents, Frank and Alice Longbottom, were under the care of healers.
For years, the couple had been trapped in the aftermath of a brutal encounter with Death Eaters, the victims of the unforgivable Cruciatus Curse. Neville, determined to visit them regularly, entered the room with a mixture of hope and trepidation.
As he stepped inside, he noticed a subtle change in the atmosphere. The healers, too, seemed to sense something different. Neville's heart quickened as he observed his parents. Their eyes, once distant and vacant, now held a flicker of awareness.
In a moment of disbelief, Neville witnessed a gradual return of cognition in Frank and Alice. The effects of the curse were lifting, like a fog dissipating to reveal long-hidden landscapes. He couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions, a mixture of joy and relief.
"Mom, Dad," Neville whispered, his voice breaking with emotion. Their eyes met his, recognition and love sparking in their gaze. It was a moment he had dreamed of for years — a moment where his parents, lost to the torment of the curse, began to reemerge.
Healers rushed in, confirming the unprecedented change in Frank and Alice's condition. Neville, overwhelmed with gratitude, found himself caught in an embrace with his parents, the weight of years lifting off his shoulders.
The magical world marveled at the miracle that unfolded in St. Mungo's that day. The Longbottom family, bound by years of struggle, emerged from the shadows of the Cruciatus Curse, and Neville's visits to the hospital transformed into celebrations of healing, resilience, and the enduring power of love.
The news of Frank and Alice Longbottom's recovery spread through the wizarding world like wildfire. St. Mungo's became a beacon of hope, and Neville, once a symbol of unwavering loyalty and perseverance, now stood as a testament to the magic that could defy even the darkest curses.
As Frank and Alice adjusted to their newfound clarity, Neville spent hours regaling them with stories, catching them up on the events they had missed during their years of suffering. The Longbottoms, once again fully present in their son's life, embraced the magical world around them with renewed wonder.
The Longbottom family became a symbol of resilience, their story inspiring countless others who faced seemingly insurmountable challenges. Neville's dedication to his parents and their miraculous recovery left an indelible mark on the wizarding community.
In time, Frank and Alice Longbottom, fully restored, returned to a semblance of normalcy. Neville, now a respected figure in the wizarding world, continued his work as a Herbology professor at Hogwarts. The magical garden he had cultivated over the years became a living testament to the strength and endurance of the Longbottom family.
As Neville walked the halls of Hogwarts, he carried with him the lessons learned from years of hardship and the triumph of love over darkness. The Longbottoms, once confined to the shadows of the Cruciatus Curse, emerged into the light, their story echoing as a beacon of hope for all who faced adversity in the magical world.
