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Albus Dumbledore was fuming with rage. How dared that mutt ! There was a good reason he was put were he was, free he would endangered Albus’ plan ! The Headmaster had made sure that the stupid dog went to Azkaban without a trial and even succeed to prevent the Malfoy to free him. The man couldn't come close to the boy, there was no way Albus would allow that.
He had spend so much time forging the ‘Golden Boy’ in the perfect submissive weapon. It wasn’t for nothing if the boy was place in the Dursley's ‘care’, they were supposed to make him suffer and completely miserable, so that Dumbledore would be seen as his savior, the sweet Grandpa. That’s why as soon as the new reached him Albus Dumbledore had assembled a staff meeting to discuss the ‘security’ of the young Potter. Soon Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall, Rubeus Hagrid, Poppy Pomfrey and Filius Flitwick were all reunited in the Headmaster’s office.
“Hello everyone, I’m sure you have already guess why you are here today. Yesterday Sirius Black escaped Azkaban, and I fear for Harry’s life.” Almost all the persons present gasped in answer. Almost.
“And why do you he would take the risk to go after the brat now that he’s free ?” The potion Professor couldn’t help but asked with is usual sneer. He would not facilitate the task for the meddling old man.
“Obviously because Harry is the one who destroyed his Master. Black will want to avenge Voldemort.” And he gave Severus a ‘Are you stupid ?’ look.
“So for the end of the Summer’s Holiday it’s better if the young Mister Potter stays in his relatives’ house. With the Blood Wards there in place he will be safe and once at Hogwart we will enforce the security. Also the Minister insisted that Dementors will be place around the scool.”
At the end of his sentence the Headmaster turned toward Severus, waiting for the usual objections when it came to Harry’s Uncle and Aunt. True, every other times they had been mentioned the potion’s Master couldn’t help but voiced his thoughts about them, but not this time. Because this time the boy away from Dumbledore and Hoghwart was for the best. So he simply raised an eyebrow and waited for the intervention of the only other person who shared his doubts about the muggle couple.
“Albus, are sure ? I mean, you know what I think about these peoples, is Potter really safe with them ?” asked Minerva, and again Severus felt some reconnaissance for the woman who tried every years to get the boy out of this house.
“Yes my dear, I’m sure about that. Don’t worry, I control the situation, the boy is perfectly safe and spoil.” At that Severus had to restrain the snort and the look of pure disbelief that menaced to show on his face. This man would so much suffer for that.
"And about the Dementors ? Won't they be a danger for the children ?" Asked Filius Flitwick, and Poppy Pomfrey nodded her agreement. Again the potion's Master was relieved to see that not everyone was trusting blindly the Headmaster.
"The Minister assured me that they would not be allowed in the school's ground. The children should be perfectly safe." The persons concerned didn't push any further but they didn't seem convinced either.
“That not all. I must announce you that for the role of DADA teacher for this year I choose someone you will all remember : Remus Lupin !” At the announcement some people gasped, some made agreement noises, but Severus couldn’t help but frown.
Twelve years ago Lupin had joined his friends when they changed sides, but he did it discretely and along with Black stayed in the Order to serve as spies. The day after Halloween was the day of the last meeting of the Order. However at the end of the meeting Dumbledore had cornered Lupin in an empty room during one hour. Severus had waited for him but the man who exited the room wasn’t the Remus Lupin the black-haired man knew.
He had called the potion's Master ‘Snevillus’ and it was as if he had forgotten which side he really belong to. Severus had talked about it with the Malfoys but before they could do something the wolf had disappeared and they had been unable to find his trace. Well at least if Lupin came back to teach maybe they could actually do something about it. But the potion’s Master had to be sure before that it was Dumbledore's doing.
“But if I remember correctly Lupin and Black were best friends, never one without the other. What make you think that he will not help Black in his vengeance ?”
“Don’t worry about him, I’ve made sure years ago that he was safe. He will help us to keep Harry safe and no one knew Black better than him. He will be a great ally.” responded the old man with confidence.
“And can we know what exactly you did to assure you than he was safe ?” Severus tried his hardest to keep his suspicions out of his voice but it was hard.
“This is none of your concern, Severus.” And this time there was a clear warning in the Headmaster's voice. He wouldn’t allowed Severus to dig the subject deeper.
‘Interesting’ thought the black-haired man.
“Now if nobody have questions this meeting is over. Goodbye.” And with that the staff was dismissed.
‘Well, I think I need to talk with the other.’ decided the potion’s Master.