Jean Potter [Book1]

Chapter 11: Harry's Forest Detention

I get on the carriage and pet the Thestral. We take off and I go to find Severus. He's in his personal lab. "So how'd lunch with Lupin go?" "Fine, but he dressed like it was a date and then suggested next time we get dinner." "And what did you say to that?" "I said perhaps we'll see." "So in your terms, that means no." "Yeah. Though if I'd only said perhaps it would usually mean yes. The 'we'll see' changed it to a no."  Severus nods. "So Sev how was your day so far?" "Fine. I've bee brewing potions for Poppy all day." "No student or Albus interruptions?" "None until you came in." "If I'm interrupting you I can leave?" "You're fine you've never annoyed me enough when I'm brewing to make me want to kick you out." "Nice to know, guess I'll have to try harder at being more annoying to you." "Not needed" "What, you're saying I'm already annoying, I'm hurt." I fake hold my heart. "No, I'm saying you don't need to try harder at annoying me because I can hear Albus in the hallway." "Oh. So you totally don't think I'm annoying or you totally do?" Thankfully Albus saved Severus from answering because I'm not sure I really wanted to know the answer. "Ah, there you are Jean." "Hello, Albus." "How was your lunch with Mr. Lupin?" "Fine. It was nice to eat with a friend again." "A friend only?" "He's my good friend. What are you playing at old man?" Dumbledore laughs "Nothing just curious." "Yeah well, curiosity killed the cat." He laughs again. "Yes well, I've always been naturally curious. And young Miss Granger is looking for you." "Okay. Happen to know where she is?" "The Library." "Thanks. Bye Sev. Bye Albus." As I'm shutting the door I hear Albus say "She truly is a remarkable woman now isn't she Severus?" Sev just grumbles in return. You find Hermione in the library. "You wanted to see me?" "Who's Nicholas Flamel?" "A great alchemist and friends with Dumbledore why?" "No reason." "Uh-huh. You wouldn't be lying to me now would you?" She gulps "N-No." You smile "I know you are but you don't have to tell me, Hermione. Just be careful and take care of the boys. Oh and the spell Lumos Solem is a handy spell in very dark places, especially dark places with plants." She nods and goes to find a book on Alchemy. You realize you haven't seen Harry or Ron since they went to Hagrid's for tea. You ask McGonagall who says "They have detention with Hagrid in the forest. "The forbidden forest?" "Yes." You run down to Hagrid's Hut. They're bringing Harry back. You run and hug Harry, Ron, and then yes, even Draco. "Are any of you hurt?" "I'm fine." 'Harry?" "Yeah, I'm fine too Aunt Jean." "Draco are you alright?" "How did you know my name?" "I went to school with your father. Are you alright?" "Why do you care? Shouldn't you only care about your precious Potter and his Gryffindors." "Yes I care for Harry, he's my family. But I was a Slytherin Draco like you, I care for all houses." Draco asks "You were Slytherin?" "Yes. So, now are you gonna tell me if you're alright?" "Yeah. I'm fine." "Good then off to bed with you three and no dawdling." They go off. "Hagrid what happened?" "Found a dead unicorn." "And what happened with Harry?" "You-know-who was feeding on the unicorn and tried to attack Harry. Firenze saved him and brought him to me."  "He shouldn't be in the forest Hagrid it's too dangerous for students but especially for Harry." "Don't need ta tell me twice." "By the way what happened to Fluffy?" "Oh, I lent her to Dumbledore to guard the door. I shouldn'ta said that, oh I shouldn'ta said that." "It's okay Hagrid I already knew. I've seen her too. She's gotten big. She still fall fast asleep to music?" "Yeah." Fang puts his big head on my lap so I pet him. "Okay Hagrid, I should get to bed, long day tomorrow." I head into the castle. I knock on Severus' door. He opens in black silk pjs. "What?" "Can I stay in here with you tonight?" He lets me in "What happened?" "Harry was in the forest for detention and He was there. A centaur names Firenze save him tonight. Sev He's getting stronger. I'm scared. I'm scared for Harry and myself. I'm just scared Sev." He gives me an awkward hug. "I won't let anything happen to you." "What about Harry?" "Him too." "Promise Sev?" "I promise." I fall asleep with Severus holding me on his couch.