The Potions Master

fouгтуseveл: the fountain

happy valentine's day. Viewer's discretion is advised.

How late was I? Thankfully etching burn on my mark was nowhere near as bad as it was last time. Last time was a literal living hell. I entered into the cold long corridor, walking quickly, today was the day. I breathed deep.

I stopped at the bold black doors, their fancy uppity engraved carvings only mocked me. Now or never Y/n.

Now.

I let my reluctance fade, I pushed open the doors with the turn of the shiny handle, coming to meet with an expectant grin from the Dark Lord. My eyes then gazed over all the other deatheaters whom were seated at the table, till they landed on Severus. Good, he was here.

"Come, sit". I looked back to the dark lord and let out a small knowing breath, obeying, taking my seat placed right next to him. Severus across from me. I could feel the eyes of all the other deatheaters on me from the stone table, but I only met with ones pair of orbs. His shiny black intriguing eyes.

"I'm glad we're all here". The dark lord started, I looked around frantically, the snake was gone, thank merlin. Terrifying. "I would like to personally direct why I brought you here on such persisting terms".

I listened closely, playing it had nothing to do with me.

"Miss L/n, Y/n".

I breathed and looked at the dark lord. "Is one of the best of us, that is why I will be sending her to the ministry, to make a false report, but she is young, she will need someone to go with her.. someone that would help her case.... volunteers?" He looked around, Severus stood up immediately. "I will- ... My Lord, I can accompany the girl, you have previously informed me of the false report, I would be the best option I believe".

"Tell me why you believe you would be the best Severus?"

"You're trying to impeach Dumbledore My Lord, seeing as I work at Hogwart's, I can help you there. I would make the most believable case".

The dark lord nodded, looking at the table in front of him and thought about it for just a few moments. Dwelling here and there in thought. "Yes, you will accompany the girl, now the rest of you. I want you to take notes from our youngest member, she's accomplished more than any of you combined--"

"My Lord!" Lucius stood up challengingly, shit.

"I ... Do not think Severus should be the one to accompany her.... my lord".

He trailed off, I narrowed my eyes. "It has already been established Lucius", The dark Lord sternly added.

"My lord, Severus and the girl, they're--"

"Lucius! Silence... It is what I've chosen". Lucius looked into his lap, suddenly avoiding eye contact. I sent him a glare. That might become a problem if he keeps this up.

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The meeting finally came to an end, and Severus and I were going to our current given job together. I sighed when we got on the train to the ministry, I didn't want to do this. "Dumbledore can handle this". Severus said looking at me. "You think so?"

"I know so". I smiled faintly. He rubbed my hand sneakily and a small smile appearing on his face affectionately. Aw.

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We were being pushed into a waiting room in the ministry, I guess our 'appointment' with Crouch was put back on schedule. When I toppled into the room, collecting my balance, we met with a fountain. The fountain didn't pour water, it poured Amorentia, and it was sufferably intoxicating. The door slammed shut behind us, even locking. I guess they were intrigued by our 'invitation'.