The Azkaban Kid

Back To "Normal"

I had been "normal" for about a week now. I was trying to act as though nothing had happened. I hadn't seen Scarface since then. Remus had been treating me like a normal young girl and I was trying to enjoy myself.

"Breakfast Poppy." Severus knocked on my door. He's been different since that day. I don't know why. Not nice to me or any kinder, but he has just been less harsh to me really.

I jumped out of bed and pulled on some black jeans and a plain black t-shirt. I walked into the kitchen/dining area and sat at the breakfast bar thing. A little house elf gave me some eggs on toast and I thanked it before it left.

"Dumbledore has asked me to teach you some defence today." Severus droned. "You shall be allowed your wand for those two hours only and myself and Lupin shall be with you."

"Ok." I mumbled. He raised an eyebrow at me.

"Yes sir". I said a bit louder.

"For some weird reason, Dumbledore has also arranged for you to speak with a Healer for some sort of counselling." He told me. I looked at him confused.

"I don't need a counseller. I'm not mad or suicidal or anything like that." I argued. What the hell would I need to speak with a healer for? It's rubbish.

"No. However, you have killed people Poppy." His voice sounded more stern when he said this.

"Yes I understand". That sentence was horrible to say to me. Always being told about how I am a murderer. Well I'm a mass-murderer. "Fine ill do it." Anything to make me look good.

"Good. Lupin shall be here any minute now and then we can make our way to the classroom." I nodded and ate the rest of my breakfast.

Remus arrived not long after I finished. "Good morning Poppy, are you ready for some spells?" He smiled at me. I slapped on a smile and nodded. I stood in between Remus and Severus as we headed to some classroom.

"Well, today I thought you could learn the disarming spell. Is that ok?" Remus asked.

"Yes Remus it's fine." I stood in front of the two men and waited. Remus took out my wand and handed it to me. I couldn't help but smile as the warmth spread through me. I missed my wand, I had only held it once.

"Ok. I'll stand here and Severus can stand over there, then we can get started." Remus clapped his hands once and Severus went and stood near the door while Remus stood a few meters away from him.

"The incantation is 'Expelliarmus'. Speak it to me." Remus ordered.

"Expelliarmus." I repeated.

"Good. I'll let Severus do the next bit." I turned to Severus and he just looked emotionless as always.

"Shoot the spell at my wand and see what happens. I won't try and block it yet." He droned. I breathed in and out a couple of times and pointed my wand at him.

"Expelliarmus!" The spell hit his wrist and the wand clattered to the floor right near his feet.

"That was good Poppy." Remus smiled. "But that wouldn't help in a fight."

"I'm sorry but why do I even need defence lessons?" I quieried.

"It's just teaching you the first year stuff really." He shrugged.

"Oh ok. Can I do it again?" I asked and he nodded and so did Severus. I pointed my wand at Severus again and repeated the spell.

"Expelliarmus!" I said a little more forcefully. A light white shot from my wand and it hit him and he fell backwards as I caught his wand. We all seemed shocked for a moment and then I walked to Severus and gave his wand back. "I'm sorry sir."