Chapter 80: Merry Christmas

Hello, my dear readers,

Unfortunately I'm sorry to tell you that the story didn't reach 1200 power stone, it only reached 1070, so this week it will be only 3 chapters.

But I will probably do 4 since it was close.

As always every 300 power stone the story reaches will be a chapter for next week.

Greetings to all of you and I hope you enjoy the story.

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-Prince Manor, December 23, 1976

It was almost Christmas, and despite all the current conflict in the wizarding world, the entire wizarding community was still filled with holiday spirit and excitement.

Of course, inside Prince Manor, this emotion and holiday spirit for Christmas did not seem to be present.

Hermione and Wednesday were still in their usual place doing what they used to do every day since they met: studying and talking about different subjects.

The two of them were sitting in the guest room, practically buried under the piles of Potions, Charms, and DADA notes for the Hogwarts entrance exam that Wednesday would have to take at the Ministry of Magic on the 9th of January.

Severus didn't think too much about the two of them and only glanced at them once or twice to see if they had eaten or slept, something they both tended to forget to do quite often because they were so immersed in their studies.

Severus could only let out an exasperated sigh when he saw how careless they both were of their bodies, he knew he would have to start by explaining in detail to Wednesday the importance of a strong and healthy body.

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-Pov Severus

-Prince Manor, December 24, 1976

Like every morning I woke up extremely early and got dressed in my training clothes, without adding any extra coat despite the cold weather.

Once I got downstairs I noticed that Wednesday and Hermione were not yet awake, but that was normal, they both used to stay up late at night, and only when their eyes closed on their own did they decide to go to sleep.

Sighing, I continued on my way and left Prince Manor to start trotting.

The cold winter air almost reached my bones, but that didn't stop me from continuing my trotting.

I concentrated on my breathing, exhaling visible mist as I slowly turned my slow trot into a faster one.

Once I returned to the Manor, I went to my private training room where I unsheathed my sword and practiced various sword moves, making perfect use of the Force and my body.

Then I meditated for a while and after that, I also practiced a little with my wand but not too much as I always focused on my sword, the Force, and meditation.

It was at this point that I remembered that I needed to buy a wand that I didn't have to be forcing the Force to be able to use properly.

When I finished training I headed to the bathroom on the lower floor of the Manor to take a shower.

As I came downstairs, I saw Hermione still in her white nightgowns, rubbing her face sleepily and crossing the hallway to the guest lounge.

She either heard me or saw me out of the corner of her eye because she turned to me, smiling.

"Morning, Severus. Out for a run?" she said, apparently not caring that she was wearing a nightgown that clearly showed off her body quite well, but considering she was still mostly asleep she probably didn't even bother to think about it, lately, she and Wednesday could only think about studying while consciously neglecting everything else.

" Morning, Hermione. And yes, as usual," I replied casually.

"I certainly can see that," she nodded as she swept her gaze over Severus' toned and sweaty body from his training.

"And what time did you two go to bed last night?" I asked watching as her gaze immediately shifted from my body with a slight red tinge on her face as she now stared into my eyes.

"This..., er..., I don't remember exactly but I assure you we slept for at least 5 hours."

"Right, well, I'm going to shower, let Wednesday know that breakfast will be served by Popper in minutes."

Hermione just nodded quickly as Severus continued on his way to the shower.

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After a rather long bath, I walked up the stairs to the hallway that led to my room and in the hallway, I saw Wednesday who was coming out of her room with a dead look on her face, and just like Hermione, she too was still in her nightgowns only hers were black.

She looked really comical with such a serious expression along with the clear drowsiness on her pale face.

But it was understandable that she looked like that, it couldn't be easy to study alongside someone like Hermione, she probably even dreamed with the lessons they were both having.

But despite her less-than-attractive expressions, Wednesday had a very well-developed body, what she lacked in height she had in everything else.

Now..., why am I thinking about all this?

Maybe it was just because I spent that night with Amelia and didn't do anything again for a while..., my thoughts about women's looks were increasing, nothing uncontrollable, in fact, it was easy to clear my mind if I wanted to, but it was something to keep in mind.

I shook my head, realizing that it would be better to avoid meditating excessively when I had so many thoughts like this, but I guess being a teenager it's inevitable, I can only bury them, and when I have the opportunity release this energy produced by the excess of hormones at this age.

For now, I would leave this issue aside, thinking about this wasn't going to get me anywhere.

"Severus" nodded Wednesday without much emotion when she saw me in the hallway.

"Wednesday, I see you had a rough night."

" As usual, but we made a better progress than I expected."

Then she looked me straight up and down, I was currently standing alone with a single towel covering my waist and legs, it was a coincidence that before I went in to change in my room she came out of hers.

"So..., that's what you mean by a healthy and strong body..., You really expect me to look like a mix of a health nut and a fitness buff?"

Severus laughed lightly at her comment, he hadn't expected her to actually say that, so he was surprised, but even he had to admit that the comparison was hilarious.

"The training that you do will depend on the style you are going to use, I am someone who uses brute force so I am good with my current physique, on the other hand, I don't think you are going to do the same kind of training as me so no, I don't expect you to look like this" he replied thinking that Wednesday is probably more suited for a style like Ashoka's or some other Jedi, but definitely not his.

"Umm, right, that clears up one of my doubts. Now I'm going to shower and you should go change, well, that is if you want to of course, it is your house after all" Wednesday said casually as she walked past him and descended the stairs to go to the bathroom.

" Don't forget to go to breakfast," Severus just shook his head in amusement and decided to remind her about breakfast.

"Yes, I know, Hermione has told me every time she could while you were gone," she said reluctantly as she walked slowly down the stairs in her nightgown.

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-Prince Manor, December 25, 1976

Severus had gone into Wednesday's room today to bring them a meal since she and Hermione had been working late again, they had been doing this for four days in a row now and he wouldn't let them both go back to eating the usual fast food rubbish they made from the Manor kitchen.

The only time he saw the two of them eat well was at breakfast because that was when he was usually present, but after that, they were a mess.

He understood Wednesday's need to spend so many hours studying and memorizing everything that he almost overlooked meals and bedtimes, but Hermione, why the hell was that woman imitating Wednesday, it wasn't like she was the one taking the exam on January 9th.

They had even decided to move from the guest lounge to Wednesday's room to save time, it was already a bit excessive.

And today was Christmas, and they hadn't even opened their presents yet.

Severus sighed and entered the room, instantly he saw the two girls sitting surrounded by books and Hermione's writings, both of them were going through different books, writings, and summaries.

Neither of them paid any attention to his sudden intrusion into the room.

He noticed that Hermione was gesticulating excitedly, no doubt explaining something in great detail while Wednesday was just taking notes and occasionally asking a quick question or two.

Hermione continued mumbling, while Wednesday listened attentively.

But after a while, Severus forced the two of them to take a few minutes to eat.

'Why I feel that even Ahsoka was much easier to deal with' Severus thought with a sigh.

"By the way, Merry Christmas, you two," Severus said and with a wave of his wand he made the Christmas tree appear in the room along with all the presents.

"Huh? Oh, thanks, and to you too Severus, Merry Christmas" Hermione replied with a smile while Wednesday just nodded without showing much emotion at all.

Wednesday only looked at him thoughtfully before shaking her head.

"Merry Christmas, I guess."