Anyway, the Senior Had Made It Through

Besides wrapping up his previous project, Severus also planned to start a new one so he could continue using the Potions laboratory.

The new project would explore the applications and formulas of Manus's Delicious Potion. Since Manus's project was a prerequisite for opening it, Severus had come here with him.

He had not expected to get an extra advanced Potions lesson as well.

"It really brings back memories."

Severus let out a long breath.

Although he had only started independently arranging his own studies and life this school year, and had followed Manus in his studies from his Magical Outburst until the first half of the year, it somehow felt as though the two periods had lasted about the same amount of time.

"Arranging your own life and taking responsibility for it are things that need to be learned too. Aren't you doing quite well now?"

Manus understood Severus's current situation well and said with a smile,

"And if you really miss it, I'm usually free on Sunday afternoons now. It wouldn't be impossible for you and Lily to come take classes."

"Ahaha, I'd better pass. If I have questions, I'll come ask you."

Severus shuddered at once as certain memories, selectively ignored while he had been simply reminiscing, surged back into his mind.

Reminiscing was indeed wonderful, but actually going back to the past? Better not. Everyone who had taken Manus's classes praised them, but after graduation, not a single person wanted to go back.

Honestly, watching Barty Jr., Grogan, and Pandora line up one after another to jump into the fire pit at noon today, he and Lily had nearly wanted to tell them to run... unfortunately, they did not dare.

There really was gold at the bottom of that fire pit, but the pit itself was genuinely