𝑵𝒆𝒃𝒖𝒍𝒂 - 𝑾𝑻𝑴

1.25 Greatest Power is Love

[In the hospital wing the next day, Harry and Juniper are lying in bed with Harry's arm bandaged. He awakens, puts on his glasses, and sits up. There are cards and candy all over. Dumbledore approaches him. Juniper is still sleeping]

Dumbledore: Good afternoon, Harry. Ah. Tokens from your admirers?

Harry: Admirers?

Dumbledore: What happened down in the dungeons between you, your sister and Professor Quirrell is a complete secret. So, naturally, the whole school knows. [They both smile.] Ah, I see your friend Ronald has saved you the trouble of opening your Chocolate Frogs.

Harry: Ron was here? Is he all right? What about Hermione? And where's my sister? Does the school know about June's powers?

Dumbledore: Fine. They're all just fine, your sister is sleeping in the bed next to you and only the five of us know about Juniper's powers.

Harry: [He looks over to the bed next to him. Juniper is sleeping on her side facing Harry] Oh. But what happened to the Stone?

Dumbledore: Relax, dear boy. The Stone has been destroyed. My friend Nicholas and I had a little chat and agreed it was best all around.

Harry: But then, Flamel, he'll die, won't he?

Dumbledore: [sits on the bed.] He has enough Elixir to set his affairs in order. But yes, he will die.

Harry: How is it I got the Stone, sir? One minute I was staring in the mirror, and the next...

Dumbledore: Ah. You see, only a person who wanted to find the Stone, find it, but not use it, would be able to get it. That is one of my more brilliant ideas. And between you and me that is saying something.

Harry: Does that mean, with the Stone gone, that is, that Voldemort can never come back?

Dumbledore: Ah, I'm afraid there are ways in which he can return. Harry, do you know why Professor Quirrell couldn't bear to have you or Juniper touch him? [Harry shakes his head.] It was because of your mother. She sacrificed herself for you both. And that kind of act leaves a mark. [Harry touches his scar.] No, no, this kind of mark cannot be seen. It lives in your very skin.

Harry: What is it?

Dumbledore: Love, Harry. Love. [Pats Harry's head gently and stands up.] Ah. Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans. I was most unfortunate in my youth to come across a vomit-flavoured one. And since then, I'm afraid I've lost my liking for them. But I think I could be safe with a nice toffee. [takes brown bean and eats it.] Mm. Alas! Earwax.

"Yea that one sucks" The Weaslet twins say.

[Juniper wakes up after Dumbledore leaves]

Juniper: Harry.

Harry: June! Are you okay?

Juniper: I'm alright Harry. But, I don't think I trust Dumbledore very much.

Harry: What? Why?

Juniper: I don't know yet. It's just a really strong feeling.

A/N: Shorter chapter. Only 1 of year 1 left though. BTW I love y'alls comments.