As Draco, Luna, Harry, and Ginny stood by the glowing waterfall, the ethereal glow of the water casting long shadows around them, they heard the distant crunch of footsteps. The sound grew louder, and soon, Blaise, Hermione, Pansy, and Ron emerged from the forest, their faces etched with a mix of panic and determination.
"Thank Merlin we found you!" Ron exclaimed, his eyes wide with relief. "What's going on? We could barely find our way through the forest with those fireflies vanishing."
Pansy, looking around nervously, stepped closer to the pool. "Hermione and I have figured out something important. We believe that Snape is here. Alive."
Harry's eyes widened in disbelief. "Snape? How is that possible?"
Hermione, her face pale but resolute, took a deep breath. "It's complicated, but there are reasons to believe that Snape's body was never laid to rest properly. Unlike Voldemort or Fred Weasley, who were buried or had their bodies treated in specific ways, Snape's remains were not given such attention."
Draco's brow furrowed. "So, you think he's... what? Alive in some form?"
"Yes," Hermione continued, her voice steady despite the tension. "Snape was one of the greatest potion makers of his time. It's possible he had an antidote to high snake venom or even a potion to keep his soul alive after his body's death. There's also a rare potion known as the Soulkeeper's Draught. It allows a person's soul to survive beyond death, but the soul does not remain trapped in one place like a ghost or Moaning Myrtle. Instead, it can move freely but remains hidden from most."
As Hermione spoke, a chilling voice interrupted her, reverberating from behind them, "You're right, Miss Granger."
The group spun around in shock. There, emerging from the shadows beyond the glowing pool, was Severus Snape. His form was translucent yet distinct, his face etched with the familiar sternness that had defined him in life.
"Snape!" Ginny gasped, her hand instinctively reaching for her wand.
Snape raised a hand to calm them. "There's no need for fear. I am here because I need your help."
Blaise, still processing the sight of their former professor, asked, "How did you connect with Luna and Harry?"
Snape's gaze shifted to Luna and Harry. "Luna and Harry possess unique sensitivities to otherworldly phenomena. Their abilities allowed them to sense my presence and the call of this place. They were drawn here not merely by chance but by the connection I established through ancient magics that resonate with their own special gifts."
Hermione stepped forward. "Why did you call us here, Professor?"
Snape's eyes, though spectral, were filled with a deep, haunting sadness. "I am bound here by my own making. Before my death, I drank a potion to protect myself from the aftereffects of my actions and to ensure my work would remain secret. But it has kept my soul from passing on properly. I need to be freed from this limbo."
Draco's eyes narrowed. "And how do we free you?"
"There is a specific incantation," Snape said, his voice taking on a serious tone. "I need someone who truly cared for me to say, 'You're freed from the cruelty.' It must be spoken with genuine emotion and understanding."
Ginny, still grappling with the reality of Snape's presence, glanced at her friends. "Who among us can say that? We didn't exactly get along with him."
Harry stepped forward, his expression softening. "I think I can do it. Despite everything, I respect what Snape did. His actions, though often harsh, were driven by a deeper purpose. If anyone could understand his sacrifice, it would be me."
Snape's form seemed to flicker slightly, his expression reflecting a mixture of hope and relief. "Then it is you who must say it. This is my last chance to find peace."
Harry took a deep breath, his eyes meeting Snape's. "Alright, Professor."
He took a step closer to the glowing pool, his voice steady but emotional. "You're freed from the cruelty."
As he spoke the words, the air around them seemed to shimmer, the light of the waterfall intensifying. Snape's form began to dissolve into a cascade of spectral light, his features softening into a look of profound relief.
The group watched in silence as Snape's spirit ascended, the haunting glow of the waterfall fading to a more natural luminescence. The oppressive weight of the enchantment lifted, leaving them in a calm, serene space.
"Well," Harry said, breaking the silence, "that's one mystery solved."
Ginny, wiping a tear from her eye, nodded. "But there's still a lot to process."
Hermione looked at her friends, her face a mix of exhaustion and satisfaction. "Yes. We should make sure to follow up on what we've learned here and be prepared for anything else that might come our way."
Draco looked around the glade, now feeling more at peace. "Let's head back. There's much to do, and this adventure isn't over yet."
As the group began to leave the glade, the waterfall's glow gradually returned to its natural state, the enchantments fading into the backdrop of the forest. They walked away with a renewed sense of purpose, knowing that their journey had brought them closer to understanding the mysteries of magic and the sacrifices made by those who had come before them.
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FanfictionFour months after the Hogwarts war is over, for only that year, an 8th year is added for the past 7th years who missed out much of their necessary education. Harry and his friends were happy with this decision and were enjoying that year until Harry...