The Assistant: Echoes of the Dark Arts

During the height of the Second Wizarding War, the Order of the Phoenix faces increasing threats from Voldemort and his Death Eaters. In a desperate bid to gain an edge, Albus Dumbledore brings an ambitious witch, Eleonora Vale, to Hogwarts. She is a gifted alchemist from an ancient magical family from America known for their mastery of obscure and forbidden branches of magic. Unbeknownst to many, Eleonora has a mysterious past with Severus Snape-they were both students at Durmstrang, where they bonded over their shared passion for the Dark Arts and alchemy. Their reunion at Hogwarts is fraught with tension and unresolved emotions. Severus, now the Potions Master, is wary of her unorthodox methods and fiercely independent nature, which starkly contrast with his own disciplined and methodical approach. However, despite their differences, they are forced to work together to create a powerful new potion for the Order-potions that could turn the tide of the war,