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Chapter 156 - Chapter 24

When the group arrived back at Hogwarts Minerva McGonagall was waiting at the entrance. Her stern look brokered no arguments. "Harry, Where have you been all day and who is this?" She pointed at Merlin.

Merlin really was a crafty old letch, it showed in his eyes. "My Dear I am Merlin Emery's, And I happy to make the acquaintance of such a fine witch."

Minerva did find a bit of a blush coming on, but she quashed it. "We shall see." Minerva replied curtly.

Merlin just smiled. "AHH, she's a bit of a feisty one. Looks like waking up will be fun."

Minerva was intrigued. "Waking up?"

Harry chimed in. "It seems some one cursed him and encased him in a crystal until his heir came to find him. When I entered the cave, I saw him in the crystal when I placed my hand on the crystal it dissolved and he woke up thinking it was the year 812. As his Heir, he has apprenticed Hermione, Sirius, and me."

Merlin then talked. "I understand they have a friend that is a werewolf?"

Minerva Looked at Harry wondering what he was thinking then replied. "Mr. Lupin is a werewolf, and a good friend to all of us."

Merlin Looked at Minerva. "Dear lady, would you lead us to your potions laboratory we have much work to do. We must make the potion to lift Morgana's Curse."

Professor McGonagall led the group to the dungeons and opened the door to Snape's domain.

Of course, Snape was trying to have none of it. "Professor I will not have my class room defiled by some one that is clearl…." Merlin with a wave of a finger had silenced Snape.

Merlin then cast the same spell on Snape he had cast on Harry in the cave. Snape's entire aura was a sickly Green, except his left arm that was a black as coal. Then Merlin Spoke to Snape. "My lad whose mark do you willingly carry on your arm?"

Snape brought his Occlumency Shields up as strong as possible, but they were like butter in the sun on a ninety-degree day to Merlin. Snape writhed under Merlin's Gaze. The old wizard rifled through Snape's memories and found his was completely unrepentant of his crimes. He had taken student females from other houses than Slytherin and raped them mercilessly then obliviated them in his detentions, to take his mark he had raped and murdered a witch in front of a group of revelers and his master. Merlin had never experienced such debauchery, the man held no honor at all. When Merlin finished looking through Snape's mind He brought his wand to bear on filth that stood lay on the floor before him. With out a word A light left from Snape's Chest and Flew into Harry. Harry passed out as Did Snape.

Minerva Looked at Merlin. "What did you just do?"

Merlin Smiled. "I removed this things magical ability and gave it to Mister Potter."

Minerva Looked scandalized. "And why pray tell would you do such a thing?"

Merlin looked into Minerva's eyes and shared some of Snape's memories with her. When they finished the look of absolute loathing on Minerva's face was so evident Snape realized even the dark lord had never inspired the amount of fear he felt at that moment. The spell that hit him made sure his manhood would never again have any use.

Minerva then turned to Hermione. "Miss Granger…Um I mean Mrs. Potter would you please call the Aurors to come pick up this filth! I want him out of my school!"

With out a word Hermione did as she was asked and minutes later, the Aurors arrived picked up Snape and left. As Snape was dragged from the room his last words were. "The Dark Lord will avenge ME!"

Harry turned to him with a smile. "Not this time Snivelius!"

They then got to work. Merlin was a marvelous teacher, he thoroughly explained each step and why it was done the way it was, then walked them through it. When they were finished, all the potions were perfect. Minerva Had contacted Remus and he was on the way to the castle and would arrive in an hour.

Harry was ecstatic at the prospect of seeing Remus again. Minerva didn't tell Remus what she wanted only that he was needed immediately.

When he arrived, he was ushered to the infirmary with out a word. Sirius, Harry and Hermione were waiting with Madame Pomfrey, and Merlin. They instructed Remus to lay down and they strapped him in with Dragon hide straps.

With no explanation, he was given the potion.

Remus body began straining against the bonds that held him. He was changing to the wolf and back repeatedly. After half an hour it stopped, and Remus fell into a deep sleep.

It was three days before Remus Finally awoke. He was thirsty and had a massive hunger. Sirius was sleeping in a chair by his bedside with Harry on the bed next to him, Hermione completely intertwined with Harry.

As Remus sat up he felt different some how, it was then he looked out the window the light of the full moon shinning down him. It was the first time he'd seen it since he was five. He looked at the orb in the sky in total awe as he looked at his hands. They remained his hands, there was no agony of the transformation, The happiness that radiated from him was like unto the light of the sun. He could not remember ever feeling so happy or content.

Sirius woke up as Remus was just staring at his hands. "Good feeling isn't it?"

Remus jerked his head in the direction of Sirius. "What feeling is that?"

Sirius smiled with that Marauder grin. "Being the first werewolf cured!"

Remus was beyond speechless, He looked at the moon with an understanding, they could help so many more, and life would improve for hundreds of others that dealt with a disease that made them monsters to their own families. This would change the world for so many that were attacked as children and had a normal life stolen from them.

While this was happening, Merlin and Minerva were discussing the lack of teachers in the school. With the loss of Dumbledore, Quirrell and Snape she found herself severely short handed. With out knowing it the three she needed were in the castle. Merlin would take over potions, Lupin DADA, and Sirius transfiguration. The school would be in good hands.

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