"It's enough for me! This is a school and they all behave like the wild monkeys! "
Harry watched his man, who was about to get his hair back in order, smirking. he had just been degraded by stray and Riffraff in collaboration to the cuddle pillow, so the messy hair.
The two were not the reason for Severus' lousy mood. Since its transformation, the students really behaved strangely. The teacher was constantly thrown in love with looks, and even one or the other love letter had found its way into her apartment.
That's why Harry's dream man complained all morning.
they were just on their way to the village, but had stopped at the lake. There, Severus was also immediately rigged by Robin and the sea people greeted the rejuvenated Potions Master. but at least they were reserved and Severus could talk to them in sign language as well. He was obviously proud of that.
After that they were stopped by the unicorns and thestrals. They also wanted their fair share of cuddles.
his animals had left Harry in the apartment because it had snowed the previous night, he did not want them to feel cold.
"Do not laugh, it's really corrosive."
"I know, after all, I have the same problem at times."
That evening, as he walked back from the HA to the apartment, Harry was suddenly showered with a plethora of catnip. For a moment, he panicked that he might fall into a drugged frenzy. But then he remembered what was in the book. white vampires were immune to all kinds of intoxicants. And it was true, though it did not smell bad, but that's about it.
Much to the frustration of Draco Malfoy, who has figured out chances with Harry through the mint. as a punishment, Harry had spurred him on a spell that showed everyone in the HA WHAT he had tried to do. Now, the guy had nothing to laugh in his own house, because Mimmy, Puck and some others made his life really hard.
However, severus he had wisely not said anything about the incident. He had twice made his threat true.
Once the student was seventeen and Severus had chided him on the duel at the duel. every time the guy scratched the itchy spot, it exploded and the itching spread suddenly. The spell would last for two weeks.
the second student was sixteen, so Sev had dueled with his father, which meant a devastating defeat and a stay in St. Mungo's for him. Besides, he had threatened his son with disinheritance if that would put him in such a position again.
"Something else, why did not the two herds overrun you?"
"Because I've been with you twice this week."
Severus just sighed, if he could have thought too.
At the next turn, something furry jumped out of the woods and clawed at Harry's cape.
Amazed, Harry looked down at himself. A squirrel was hanging on him.
"Well, what did you run away from?"
The squirrel, or rather a scumbag, looked up and pointed with a small rodent finger at the forest.
Harry and Severus followed the finger. in the undergrowth a fox stood and looked over at the three of them.
"What is a polar fox doing here?"
"Seven years ago one of the shopkeepers in the village came up with the idea to sell these animals. With the result that more than half managed to escape. Since then they live in the forest. "
"Oh, okay. Looks like he's just looking at me reproachfully. "
"Probably because you have his prey in your arms."
At that moment, the fox turned and disappeared among the trees.
"And what are we going to do with you now? Do you want to go back? "
the little rodent clawed at Harry in panic and shook his little head wildly.
"Not so. Do you want to stay with me?"
This time, the animal nodded. severus did not even turn his eyes, he had already thought of bringing one of the old cameras to them.
"Hm, an owl, a phoenix, a garden dormouse, who does not honor his name at the moment, a cuddly muff and now a crook. Our household is getting bigger. "
"That's right, I've always wanted to have lots of animals."
"Well, then do not let me stop you. as long as we have room everything is fine.
But tell me, it almost seems like the kid understands what we say. "
Said kid then raged wildly towards the Potions Master.
"Um, Sev, it's a little one and yes, it looks like that. but it does not surprise me either, after all it was created in a magical way.
But if you ask me, saber-toothed squirrel would fit better. "
"This is the third name given to you, but please. How do you want to call her? "
Harry glanced at the little lady, who looked back eagerly.
"I'll call her Zähnchen."
"An improvement, this time not a pet name."
"Oh, how was that, hopping?"
Severus was reluctant to say anything, but just held his arm again.
So they went to the village. Harry hooked up with his husband and put a tooth on his head. Of course, between the cat ears. There seemed to be no animal that did not like the appendages.
When they arrived at Hogsmeade, of course, the excitement was great. Immediately photos were shot again and the two were pressed with questions.
"Too bad I can not threaten them with duels," Severus growled.
"I'm just wondering who gets more attention from both of us."
"Definitely you and that has nothing to do with teeth on your head."
"I feared it. Are we going to the honey pot? "
"If they let us."
Severus shot again with death glances around him. In spite of their rejuvenated appearance, they still did their work.
in the honeypot she greeted the old owner. Which immediately closed the shop.
"So that you both have at least some rest."
Harry smiled gratefully at the lady and Severus nodded benevolently to her.
Then it went on the hunt for sweets. the basket in Harry's arm was filling rapidly. Especially with all sorts of things to hunt for. Schokofrösche, rubber fish or sugar birds. However, the boy avoided the beans in all tastes. When Severus asked him, he just said.
"Those things were very funny at the beginning, but if I want to taste vegetables, then I eat some. Also, I've got one with licorice. The stuff tastes like a car tire smells. "
Severus could not add anything to that. he could not do anything with the licorice either, no idea why it was so popular.
When Harry wanted to pay, his husband came before him again.
"But Sev, that's too much."
Besides, that's still the money from our wedding. "
When they were outside again, Harry looked at Severus in surprise.
"You mean the money you should have paid under the contract to my guardian?"
"Exactly."
"And there is something left of that? I mean after you have changed my clothes and bought me the many books? "
Severus looked down on his little companion.
What did the little one mean? There were at least a million gallons to pay. Of course there was something left.
And then Severus shot it hot. Harry had never learned how to handle money with his relatives. Even in the wizarding world, the goblins had always helped him. Harry did not know how much value there was. He probably did not know how big his fortune really was and what that meant.
that also explained why he was so frugal, well, better than throwing the money out the window. But still.
Severus decided to practice with his little one. That was important for his later life
Then they went to the bookstore, how could it be otherwise. and then Harry hit him again. Very much to the delight of the owner.
The little one shot like a whirlwind through the store and piled more and more "loot" on the counter.
"I do not usually earn that much in a year with Ms. Granger. and she's been one of my best customers for five years. "
"Then get used to it. Harry is even more bookish than she is. "
"Too bad he has not shown that yet."
"So far he has always bought the books in the summer holidays in Diagon Alley."
The owner looked questioningly at the hogwarts teacher. But since he gave no answer, he only meant:
"No matter what the reason, I'm happy. There are not many young people who have such exquisite taste. "
He pointed to a pile the boy had just brought to them.
Severus could only agree with that.
It was some history and herbal books of an ancient witch.
"So, I'm ready. Um, Mr. Worm, can I place orders with you? "
The man's eyes shone.
"Of course, Mrpot ... oh, sorry, old habit. Of course you can, Mr. Snape. "
Harry handed him a note with his wishes.
"I hope it's not a problem that muggle books are among them."
"Do not be silly. However, that's surprising to me. "
the seller pointed to a title.
"This is a gift."
"Oh, understand, well then."
And again it was Severus who paid the sixty books without hesitation.
Harry was right with one thing: if he continued at this rate, the "wedding money," as he called it, would be gone in a year.
"You have already read all your books from the holidays?"
"Um, yes. Not good?"
"Are you kidding me? Are you serious when you say that. I think you'll love my library in Rose-Manor, which is at least twice the size of Hogwarts. "
"And you are only telling me this now?"
Harry looked at his husband reproachfully. oha, that was probably a mistake.
"I'll ask Dobby and Winky to bring some here."
"So you agreed to work for us?"
"That wonders you? The two would go wherever you are. And of course they also get a corresponding salary. And a day off. that was the hardest, though. "
"Yes, I know, house elves just can not sit still. Not being allowed to work is the worst punishment for her. "
"I wish that would apply to some of my students as well."
Harry just giggled.
after that they went to a dumpling shop, though they did not really find much there. And then in one for pet accessories, much to the delight of Zähnchen.
After lunch, at Full Moon, not the Three Broom, they went back.
"Luna's coming in half an hour, right?"
"Yes, we want to sort out her mother's records."
"Fine, I have to brew the potion for magic absorption."
"You should finally give the potion a real name."
"I know, but I can not think of anything."
Harry just smiled and gave his husband a gentle kiss.
"See you later, my genius."
severus returned the tenderness enthusiastically.
"See you later, kid, have fun."
He had just cleared away the large amount of sweets and books and had something to nibble and drink for Luna and himself when there was a knock.
"Hello, Luna, nice to have you there."
"Hey, Harry."
Together, they went into the living room and sat down. Immediately, Zähnchen came curiously curious. Close followed by the others.
"I thought you were looking for one of those cute little animals."
"Actually she was looking for me. May I introduce, this is Zähnchen. Teeth, that's Luna. She is like a sister to me. "
Zähnchen was enthusiastic about Luna's hair, especially as they seemed to live. Zwirbel was also examined curiously. When he giggled, the little rodent was absolutely thrilled.
"And the others took them in without problems?"
"As you can see. I swear, they're already betting which animal will be here next. "
Luna just giggled and then spread out the documents she had brought along.
"I hope you are not disappointed, but I have already read this. And it MUST be published. "
"What is it?"
"Read, you will not believe it."
Harry did not do that, however, as he read the title.
"You can not be serious can you?"
"Read, I'll write some letters in the meantime."
Harry settled into the manuscript in his box and began to read. Hedgehog and frog joined him after a short time. Zähnchen Meanwhile, was carried by Hedwig and Fawkes through the area. And Luna took out parchment and quill.
It did not take three hours for Harry to finish the book.
"This is unbelievable, if this comes to the public, it could change the whole war."
"I was thinking the same thing. That's why I've already written a letter to Gripock. "
Luna showed her brother the letter.
in which she asked the goblin to attend to the publication of the manuscript. The first copies should be ready for Christmas.
"This will be our Genschenk to Daddy and the Order."
Harry looked enthusiastically at his sister.
"So you want it to be a surprise."
"Oh yeah."
"Fawkes, would you do us a favor?"
The phoenix came immediately to the two flown.
"This package must be brought to Gripock. No one else can get it in the hands, fins, wings or claws. "
The bird nodded and grabbed the mail. shortly afterwards he disappeared in a pillar of fire.
"What else did you bring with you?"
"Some experiments and correspondence. I'd rather go through with you tomorrow. I have an appointment with Fred tonight. "
"How is it going?"
"Amazingly, he is not that chaotic on his own. And my two friends like him too. "
With that the girl stroked her hair and Zwirbel.
"Tell me, how is it with you? Do not you want to have an animal? "
"Oh, I have one. no, not the two, they are not animals.
Daddy has a passion for horses. And last year he fulfilled a dream and bought a paddock. I have a beautiful Icelandic named Pepper. "
"Pepper?"
"Believe me, the name fits. even though this race is considered so peaceful. "
After Fawkes returned with the answer to Luna's letter, the two said goodbye.
"Is Luna already gone?"
"Has a date."
"With one of the chaos twins."
"Fred is not that bad. I already told you that he is the adult of the two. "
"That does not mean much. Woe to him, he uses the little one for one of his experiments or hurts her otherwise. "
"Yes, big brother."
Severus could not help but laugh. it was amazing, but Luna had also gotten his way into his heart in recent weeks. Just as Remus had told him during the holidays, the two were only in a double pack. I hope that was clear to Fred Weasley, too.
The rest of the evening they spent their time in the big hall while they were having their food. And afterwards with reading. Severus read to Harry one of his newly acquired books.
The next day Luna had already registered for eleven o'clock.
After a welcome, Severus said goodbye to his lab. The potion was anything but easy.
"And what will we do today?"
Luna slammed a wad of parchment on the table.
"These are all ideas for spells or experiments my mother did not come to. I thought we'd see what was useful and then pass it on to Dimitrius. "
"Good idea, if we are lucky, there is also a transport magic."
"You mean, if you're lucky."
Harry commented that on the cheek with a kiss.
in reviewing the documentation it turned out HOW Laura Lovegood really was gifted. Harry was sure that Dimitrius would be overjoyed.
Suddenly something caught his eye.
"See who your mother has corresponded with."
Luna bent to her brother
"Daniel Holtropp? Why did Mummy write to this would-be Death Eater? "
"Because he worked in publishing. Look, he worked for the publisher Greif. Besides, nobody knew then that he would have liked to be part of Riddle's troupe. "
both looked at each other. The next moment they rushed to the documents and searched for more letters. And they soon found what they were looking for. Apparently, the two had a lot of correspondence.
"Now I know why some books were not printed. the guy was really discouraging her from publishing her. As a reason, he calls the troubled times after the war. "
Harry had also discovered something interesting.
"But she did not let herself be talked into with the book we're going to release. Look here.
Mrholtropp,
I know that these times in which we live are very restless. It is all the more important to give people hope and stability.
I will bring out this book. Of course it is your right to refuse, but please understand that I will change the publisher in that case.
The teenagers looked at each other with big eyes. Luna picked up the next letter.
As she read, she grew paler.
"Hey, sister, what is it?"
"Here Holtropp writes that he wants to meet with Mummy. You make an appointment with us at home. Take a look at the date. "
"Fifth of March."
Of course, Harry knew Luna knew everything about her mother's death, after all the girl was there when one of the experiments went awry. She has seen her mother die.
"You do not mean that?"
Luna looked at her friend with wide eyes, in which already formed the first tears.
"Yes, she had a visit that day. Daddy was in the newsroom. I remember looking for nargles in the garden. I did not want to get in with them, the man was scary to me. but I know that Mummy showed him her lab. "
And that broke the girl down. She was shaken by heavy sobs and clung to Harry.
He stroked the girl reassuringly over her back.
"Toby, Twirl!"
The two listened.
"Get Severus right now and if you have to carry him out of the lab."
Although the two were reluctant to leave their girlfriend, but they still went on the way.
Severus was almost done. The potion had only a few hours to pull, then it could be used.
Suddenly the door flew open with a loud bang.
"Harry, what happened?"
But there was not Harry. A black cloud swirled in front of him, and in its center the Odradek spun around.
"You? So what's going on?"
Twirling spun toward the Potions Master and wrapped around his wrist. then he moved.
"What!?"
He did not get any further.
"You have to come, Luna is bad."
Severus almost suffered a cardiac arrest. He forgot, again and again, that the Odradek could speak.
So he sat down and let himself be dragged into the living room. What he saw he was speechless.
There the otherwise happy Luna sat in tears and clung to his husband. Harry kissed her hair again and again.
"I want my daddy !!"
"What happened?"
Harry turned to him.
"Severus, please call Xeno, Luna needs her father."
Without much thought, Severus went to the fireplace. He grabbed some of the blue powder Lion had fabricated and threw it into the fire.
"Editing Klitterer!"
"Yes, please? Oh, Severus, what gives me the honor? "
"Your daughter is sitting in my living room crying for her daddy."
"What happened?"
"I have no idea, but believe me, it's important. So please come. "
"Go to the side."
The next moment Xenophilius Lovegood stood in the room. Together, they went to the two teenagers.
At the sight of his daughter, everything tied up to the blond man. He had not seen her like that since her mother's death.
"Hey, my star, what's up?"
Immediately, as she noticed him, the girl threw herself into his father's arms. when Harry wanted to get up, Luna held him by the arm.
"Please do not go. I can not do that, you have to. "
She did not need to talk any further, Harry knew what his sister wanted him to do.
Invitingly, the two men looked at him.
"We searched your wife's records and found this."
With that the boy presented the letters.
Both Severus and Xeno looked confused.
"Holtropp."
"Yes, look at the last letter. Luna said Laura had a visit that day. "
They took a closer look at the last letter. Severus did not understand at first. But then, when he saw Luna so upset and noticed how Xen's grip tightened on his daughter, it dawned on him.
"You mean?"
Harry looked at him with a gloomy expression.
"It was murder."