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Voldemort was panicking. He'd summoned Lucius to explain just where his diary resided and what did he find out? Lucius Malfoy decided to plant the diary on a child in the middle of broad daylight in Diagon Alley. It then got into the hands of Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore and somehow it was destroyed with a hole through the center of it!
Lucius didn't get much of a story beyond one of his Lord's old school belongings making it's way into innocent hands and being used to do evil.
Lucius had essentially lost him his Horcrux. Voldemort didn't know if Dumbledore or Harry had done it and since he had seen Harry in the Chamber in his dream, he could guess that Harry was the one to go into the Chamber.
Severus was able to shed more light on the situation.
Apparently, Ginny Weasley had been taken at the end of the year, leading them to believe that she had been the one doing the work of the Diary. Her confession to Dumbledore was not spread for everyone to know, but the bare minimum and then whatever Severus noticed on his own, were passed on to the Dark Lord.
Students were being petrified and everyone thought Potter was doing it because he was somehow always around when the bodies were discovered. Also, the biggest revelation the Dark Lord had experienced in years, was that Harry Potter was a Parselmouth.
The reason everyone was so sure that the boy had been the Heir of Slytherin, was because he had spoken to a snake during a dueling club meeting and had apparently sicked the serpent on a Hufflepuff. According to Severus, the snake had gone to attack, but then stopped and became docile when Harry spoke to it. Conveniently, no one seemed to remember that part.
The campaign against Harry began then and who should be the leaders of it? Hufflepuff. Ravenclaw and most of Gryffindor went along with it. And the Slytherins had been indecisive over it.
Severus explained that almost half the House had believed that Harry was the Heir and the other half refused to even analyze the situation, simply claiming that it was impossible and not giving it any more thought.
Technically, it could be possible somewhere down the Potter line. The Potters were a cousin line to the Gaunts because both came from different Peverell brothers. Voldemort knew that in the past, several Blacks had married into the line and since then, many Malfoys, Rosiers, and other Dark families were splattered somewhere in the line. It was entirely possible for the boy to be related to him in more than one way.
But just because they could possibly be related didn't explain why people thought that Potter was the Heir of Slytherin. That would mean he would have to have been Voldemort's son or just a relative. It was amazing the moronic things people came up with when they needed a scapegoat.
Back onto the subject of his beloved Horcrux! Nothing was truly known about what happened to the soul piece once the vessel was destroyed. Did it also get destroyed, did it move on, or did it return to the host? Now while Voldemort would love to assume that it returned to him, therefore making him more sane of mind than he used to be, it was most likely that a piece of his soul had been destroyed.
Just to spite him for doing something that was considered so morally reprehensible.
As for his other Horcruxes, he needed to find the other ones and keep them safe. Perhaps absorb one or two?
Standing, the Dark Lord made his way to the door, intent on finding out just what was going on with his soul pieces.
Harry closed his eyes as he swallowed the contents of the golden vial. The potion was going to help him get better.
His health resided in only five sections - though he was going to take all of the stages - and the potion had to be brewed and then left to sit through the various stages. Because it required so many ingredients and time and preparation, it was actually possible for one potion to be capable of fixing so much damage.
Unfortunately, it had taken longer to brew than the Polyjuice Potion, had ten times the amount of ingredients required, and had twice the amount of stages.
Moste Potente Potions was very detailed.
Ad Vitam Potion:
Stage 1: Eyes
The potion must sit for forty-nine hours after the last ingredient is added. If brewed properly, it will turn deep blue in colour. The potion will remain at this colour for seven hours, before it'll begin to morph into the next stage. This stage will correct all problems with the drinker's vision.
Warning: Stage 1 will cause burning and itching in the eyes. Length of time varies upon how bad the drinker's vision is, but generally lasts up to six hours. DO NOT touch your eyes until the side effects have ceased completely! DO NOT feed potion to animals, magical creatures, or beasts. Humans only.
Stage 2: Ears
From the deep blue, it will then slowly turn lavender over the course of seven hours. You will have between two to three days to collect the next dose from the cauldron. Freshness of your ingredients will determine the speed of some stages.
Warning: Stage 2 renders the drinker completely deaf for exactly one hour. DO NOT put anything in your ears during that time period. DO NOT feed potion to animals, magical creatures, or beasts. Humans only.
Stage 3: Organs
At the end of the three days, the shade will darken into a mauve. The potion must be taken in one dose of a Grade A Spoon. You have five days to retrieve the dose.
Warning: Stage 3 induces a stinging chill throughout the body. You must be in a quarantined environment as the potions work to fix your organs, leaving you susceptible to any illness that you come into contact with. You must be in lock-down until the effects have worn off, which can take an entire day. Dreamless Sleep is suggested after consuming Stage 3 of the Ad Vitam. DO NOT eat or drink anything until the effects have worn off. DO NOT feed potion to animals, magical creatures, or beasts. Humans only.
Stage 4: Muscles
Once the five days have elapsed, the potion should take on a muddy green colour. The potion will also begin to smell of eggs. This is the longest stage. The potion will remain this way for two weeks, but you can only consume a standard vial full on the sixth day of this schedule.
Warning: Stage 4 will leave your body incapable of movement for nearly a full day. The drinker must have attentive assistants on hand to keep them from getting any injuries. Dreamless Sleep is once again suggested. DO NOT do any walking, running, standing, jogging, sprinting, dashing, flying, or any other sort of movement that requires you to move the lower half of you body.r DO NOT lift anything more than a feather's weight. DO NOT feed potion to animals, magical creatures, or beasts. Humans only.
Stage 5: Nerves
After the two weeks, the green will brighten until it is reminiscent of the Killing Curse. The potion will sting the tongue and the esophagus while going down. The effects will only begin showing about an hour after the dose has been taken. (NOTE: Dose may have to be doubled depending on nerve damage.) The stage will last fifty-five to sixty hours.
Warning: Stage 5 is strangely enough, considered the most terrifying stage, because the nerves completely shut off, leaving the drinker unable to feel anything from between ten to fifteen hours. Dreamless Sleep is once again, recommended. DO NOT use anything but the vial suggested. DO NOT get Stage 5 on your skin. DO NOT allow it to touch anything but the inside of your body(for it is said to have an acidic reaction). DO NOT feed potion to animals, magical creatures, or beasts. Humans only.
Stage 6: Skin
When the appropriate amount of time has passed, the potion will turn a dark brown shade. You will have nine hours to consume the stage before it moves on to the next stage. The stage gives off a brown tinted smoke.
Warning: Stage 6 consists of burning over every inch of the body. The dermis and epidermis will essentially be burned away from the inside out via overheating internally. New flesh will grow back just as quickly. The pain has been likened to the Cruciatus Curse and unfortunately, the drinker must be awake and cannot take any other potions, else they might clash and muddle Stage 6, rendering it useless. DO NOT allow the stage to make contact with your skin. DO NOT breathe in the fumes from the stage. DO NOT feed potion to animals, magical creatures, or beasts. Humans only.
Stage 7: Bones
This stage will turn completely black after the nine hours have elapsed. Consume one half of the suggested vial first, then wait an hour before consuming the other half. The potion is said to be a different flavor for everyone. Effects will last fifteen to twenty hours. This stage will remain for five days.
Warning: Stage 7 works as a better version of Skele-Gro. It causes immense amounts of throbbing pain all over the body. A pain relief potion could be taken to lessen the feeling, but it will also make the potion's effects slow down and could even double the ten hour waiting period. DO NOT allow the stage to make contact with your skin. DO NOT take more or less than the recommended dosage. DO NOT feed potion to animals, magical creatures, or beasts. Humans only.
Stage 8: Cells
From the ominous black, you will find a bright pink that smells of honey. The vial specified must be used exactly one hour after the stage has taken effect. The potion must then rest in the vial for ten hours, absorbing the magical properties from the crystal. Drink in exactly three gulps. The stage will remain for ten hours.
Warning: Stage 8 may seem all nice and pretty but it actually almost as bad as Stage 7 in potency and strength. The body is being remade and strengthened even down to the molecular level. Expect a persistent tingling all throughout the body. It will become frustrating after the first of the ten hours. DO NOT use any vial other than the suggested one. DO NOT eat or drink anything twelve hours before consuming the stage. DO NOT sleep during the time you have taken the stage. DO NOT feed potion to animals, magical creatures, or beasts. Humans only.
Stage 9: Hair
The brightness of the pink will darken into a fiery red, accompanied by a strong scent of cinnamon. The potion will remain at this stage for forty-six hours. While the potion will have naturally changed color after the ten hours of the previous stage, you must wait until two hours before this stage ends, before you can get the most potent dosage. The closer to the end of the stage, the better.
Warning: Stage 9 includes loss of all body hair. It is the only stage to lack any sort of pain and will simply make you look odd for an hour, before it grows back stronger. DO NOT get the stage on your skin. DO NOT take more than the recommended dosage, otherwise your hair may not be able to grow back because you overloaded the follicles. DO NOT feed potion to animals, magical creatures, or beasts. Humans only.
Stage 10: Blood
The fiery red will darken into a crimson that will work to fix any impairments or abnormalities in the bloodstream. You will have exactly five minutes to retrieve this dose and consume it, before the entire potion it then rendered useless.
Warning: Stage 10 absolutely cannot be mixed with anything other than your own saliva! Make sure that your mouth has been magically cleaned before ingesting! Expect for your body temperature to rise. You will experience hot flashes for up to nine hours after the final stage has been administered. Your blood will be renewed and replenished, forcing the old blood out through your pores. Yes, you will sweat blood. A cold bath is advised. DO NOT use any vial but the one recommended. DO NOT eat or drink anything twenty-four hours before consuming the stage. DO NOT let the stage touch your skin. DO NOT feed potion to animals, magical creatures, or beasts. Humans only.
Harry was a Gryffindor and had decided to go all in for it because why shouldn't he want perfect health? He would need every bit of health he could get, and what was a little discomfort or pain for years and years of good health?
Snape had actually been a great help and he, alongside Madam Pomfrey, he drawn up a schedule for Harry for when he was to take the potions. Of course Snape didn't just brew the potion, he made Hermione and Harry do the brew with the man's notes and his suggestions bearing down on them.
It was considered extra credit, especially since they had actually managed to brew a N.E.W.T.+ Mastery Level potion perfectly!
Harry didn't even feel like the monetary expense was much to be worried over. Though he did realize just why not many people could afford the potion. Costs of everything included, and Harry had spent twice the amount offered as an award for winning the Triwizard Tournament!
Ingredients, a silver cauldron, and crystal vials. The whole works were needed!
Now all Harry had to do was actually take the various stages.
"My Lord, Potter has begun taking the Ad Vitam."
Voldemort paused in his near constant worry over his Horcruxes, in order to give one of his most loyal followers some due attention. Harry was finally getting himself the help he needed.
"And how goes it, Severus?" he inquired, voice level as it always was.
The man looked mildly impressed as he admitted, "Potter and Granger managed to brew the potion perfectly, with only minimal assistance from myself. The first two stages have already been consumed and the change is already very noticeable.
It is… shocking to learn of his home life and just how malnourished he truly is."
"Ah, his home life. And have you found out anything about Mr. Potter's relatives?" Voldemort asked, wanting to know the names and where they resided so that he may pay them a visit.
Severus bowed his head and answered, "I have learned that he was placed with Petunia Evans, who is now married. From what I remember of Lily's sister, she was a very hardened, shrewish girl, who was jealous of her sister for having magic. When Petunia learned that she could not go to Hogwarts, she turned her sister away and became Lily's greatest bully. I can only imagine that she became worse as she aged.
Potter did mention the name Dursley and I have employed the use of the Yellow Pages, which is a booklet with all the registered, home, phone numbers, in England. After some searching, I found a Petunia Dursley, who lives in Privet Drive in Surrey."
Voldemort could not withhold the smirk of complete victory slithering across his lips! In order to relax from the stress of not being able to find some of his Horcruxes, he could just take his anger out on those who had harmed his precious.
"We have a little trip to take, my dear friends."
Dear Harry,
Are you well? I haven't heard from you in some time and I must admit that I worry for you on a near constant basis. If you do not reply to my letter within the next two weeks, I will just have to go to Hogwarts myself to see if you are well.
I feel that I should warn you, I know how to get into every common room, passwords be damned!
Onto another note, I was hoping we could establish a meeting between us. I would like to be able to see you face to face. Even if you decide to not accept my suit in the end, it would still be nice to remain on friendly terms with you. You are an inspiring young man and to have someone like you to converse with would surely brighten anyone's day.
Hoping you are well,
Therese M. Rizze
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