Meddling With Potions

When We Lust Over Potions

Disclaimer: I only own Aurora and any other OC's. Remember, I will occasionally use quotes from both the books or movie, depending on the scene; I do not own direct quotes or phrases. UPDATE: I do not own any of the chapter pictures. All were found via Google. 

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Having left her cloak inside the classroom, Aurora trekked her way through the dungeons, bounding happily up the main stairs towards the front entrance of the school. It had been a few days since the new term began, with this late morning being the first class Hagrid would have with the Third Years. Having asked her previously to assist with this class - the young Professor had a dragon familiar, why wouldn't she agree to help? - Aurora was excited, having learned early what first creature the students would be seeing.

Boots clapping against the stone, the witch shivered, a cold breeze bustling through her hair as she slowly maneuvered down the grounds towards Hagrid's hut. Being September already started, a chill was in the air, fall weather having already trickled across the peaceful environment.

She had released her class early before the Hagrid's Third Years were to arrive, so the woman wasn't all too surprised to find the half-giant outside, sitting comfortable on the steps, scratching behind Fang's ears. Waving her hand in the air, she called happily, "Hagrid!"

The half-giant glanced up, his wide, warming grin caused her to chuckle. Her oldest friend from her school days always found a way make her feel giddy. "Aurora! Glad 'ya could come!"

"Did you think I would miss this? Not only is this your first time teaching, you asked for my help!" Taking his seat as the new Professor stood, Aurora resumed petting the lazy dog, his face cuddled gently into her lap. Removing herself from her shoulders, Sapphire flew atop the dog, curling against his warm skin as she, too, watched and waited for the students to arrive. "So, how'd your other classes go?"

Clearly fidgeting, Hagrid shrugged his massive shoulders. "I mean, they were good, bu', this whole teachin' is differen' than wha' I'm used ta." Watching her, Hagrid paced back and forth, waiting each minute until his latest class would arrive.

Without looking up at her oldest friend, Aurora noted, "You'll dig yourself a trench if you keeping walking around like that."

"I canno' help it, Aurora! Don' ge' me wrong, I am excited Albus offered me th' position, it's jus'...I can' help bu' think I won't be as good as you, or Minerva."

"Poppycock!" Jumping abruptly to her feet, Aurora grasped Hagrid's hand, tightly holding his massive fingers within hers. "Hagrid, if anyone is more than qualified to teach this course, it's you."

Blinking back his disbelief, the man stood straighter. "You...you think?"

"Of course I do! Good gracious Hagrid, I may have jumped from profession to profession after I left Hogwarts, but you're the reason I was interested in magical creatures! If not for you, I wouldn't have worked with dragons in Romania alongside; I certainly wouldn't have saved that little girl over there," she pointed back towards Sapphire, who merely lifted her head, slithering her tongue outwards in affection.

"Wow, I...I neva' knew tha', Aurora." Engulfing her in his massive arms, the woman succumbed to the half-giant's hug. "I appreciate tha', my dear friend."

"You are more than welcome. And, one more thing. Don't compare yourself to me or Minerva. We teach differently because we're different people, but also because of the subjects we teach. Your exuberance and love for these creatures is all you need. And if I hear anything more about you thinking you're not a good teacher, I'll...well, I don't know what I'll do, but I'll do something!"