As they finished most had a confused look on their faces.
Others were speculating.
So was Sirius. He was an impulsive man but also had he a brilliant mind which was never developed between his family and Azkaban.
He thought about the structure of the prophecy.
The first three stanzas were a introduction to the tasks which the chosen had
to do.
The next four were the most important ones cause they are about the four children
of fate.
The last are about the friends and helpers.
"One out of the house of loyalty one of the house of cunning" that
is a indication to Slytherin and Gryffindor."
Siri thought out loud.
"I think the world of wonders is the Wizarding World and the "Normal world" is the muggle world. Also I heard about a place in America where demons and other creatures reside. It is called the Hellmouth. This could be the environment of evil." This time it was Remus Lupin who was in deep thought as he worked through the text in front of him.
"Now we have a beginning to try to interpret the text. I thought about
the persons who would be likely to discover the meaning and decided that Sirius,
Severus and Remus would be most suitable. And I see I haven't
been mistaken." What the headmaster didn't tell them was the fact that
he already knew who the first chosen was and whom his mates would be.
Dumbledore decided to thrust the three men together and force them to admit their feeling during the time they would be forced to work hand in hand.
He looked into the disbelieving faces of the people around him. All of a sudden several people stood up and began to shout.
"But..."
"You can't..."
"Albus you don't believe..."
"SILENCE!!!" after he yelled this Albus sat back in his seat and looked at Moody, Molly Weasley and Arabella Figg. He knew there would be problems.
"What is it Moody? Just because you don't trust either Severus nor Sirius you would let the chance to defeat Voldemort waste away. And you Molly... You don't like Severus because you think he is a Death Eater and because of the things your children tell you about him. But I assure you that he is on the Light Side and will never betray us. Also he must behave like he does in front of the children to convince Voldemort, the Death Eaters and their children that he is still loyal and not a spy. But I can't understand you problem with Sirius... He is innocent and didn't kill either James, Lily or Peter. Arabella I figure your problem is the same as Molly's'. You people just have to get over it, that you aren't always right." Albus told them firmly.
The three looked a bit disappointed that Dumbledore would tell them off in
front of all.
But Molly Weasley stood up.
"You can't really believe that the twelve years in prison didn't have any effect on Black! You also have to remember that despite being a Gryffindor a werewolf shouldn`t be trusted with such an important task. Also for being a Spy... We don't know if he is spying on us for You-know-who!" Molly told them proudly.
"Did you have any idea or guess about the prophecy? I think that they are most suitable and I am proud to say that I trust them with my Life and the future of the whole world. JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE THE CRAZY IDEAS IN YOUR HEAD DOESN'T MEAN THEY ARE TRUE!" The Headmaster was furious because he had better things to do than discuss a personal problem that has been discussed several times over the years.
Dumbledore flicked his wand at the three people in question and released them. He bound them before to make sure they wouldn't do something to make the situation worse.
Now that he released them Severus and Sirius glared at him to show their displeasure.
He talked calmly to them.
"Has anyone of you a problem with working together?"
Sirius glanced with a hint of resignation at Snape and shook his head.
Remus also didn't have a problem.
Severus on the other hand was fuming. He didin't want to be in close proximity of the two. He knew that if he became excited that Lupin could smell him any time and Black would fight non stop. But he didn't have another choice. So he shook his head too.
"Great! You three will live in Severus quarters and work on it. The student will return in one week. I hope till than that we will at least know some of the persons required. Have fun you three!" with that the stunt three men were out of the door.
Just outside they looked at each other with something akin to desperation.
"You two will not disturb my privacy! I am making potions in my lab and when I am in there you will not interrupt me!" Severus snapped at the men who would share his quarters.
With that he whirled around and made his way down to the dungeons.
The two friends just stood there and then hurried after him.
"That won`t be a good time." Sirius mumbled to himself.
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