Severus goes to lengths to save dunderheaded students, as usual, concoting an antidote to belladonna poisoning offhand.

Minerva encounters some Weasley Twin hijinks while decorating the Great Hall, and Severus is of little help.

Severus is taken under Lucius’ wing. This leads to his meeting Lucius’ grandmother, and to discoveries of his own family.

Helena contemplates her future.

Severus encounters Hermione entirely by chance, and has a bit of an idea.

Hermione waits at the willow and remembers the moments that brought them here.

Minerva forces Severus to admit that an apprentice is the most efficient solution to their task; further, she points out that our resident Know-It-All is the best choice for the job.

Professor Snape is determined to reclaim is preferred reading nook in the library. If a certain bushy-haired Gryffindor benefits from their interaction, well...there's certainly no harm in that.

The Castle welcomes Severus home after his time away, and Severus comes to a heavy realization.

Severus contemplates Longbottom's habit of toting his toad to class, and how best to handle the situation.