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grugster

Poppy has the wizard flu. Severus and Minerva are taking care of her. But will someone realize that Severus is in need of help himself?

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All recognizable characters belong to J.K. Rowling, and I am not earning anything by writing this story.

I have never written fan fiction before, so please be patient with me. I’m not a native speaker of English!

Thanks a lot to my beta-readers, saiyanwizardgurl and rdholmantx, for correcting my mistakes!

CHAPTER TWO

Severus informed both the Headmaster and Minerva about Poppy’s condition. Moments later both were standing in Poppy’s office with concerned looks on their faces. They began bombarding Severus with questions about her condition. As soon as the first round of questions had been answered, he began moving slowly towards the door.

“I have to brew more powerful potions for her,” he said. Than he left abruptly, not waiting for a response.

‘Good thing it’s Saturday and there are no classes. Minerva can take care of Poppy without much distraction,’ he thought.

He sighed in relief after one last glance over the empty hospital wing. He hoped it would remain empty and that the students would not get hurt or ill while Poppy was not available. If they had to call another healer or medi-witch to fill in for her, Poppy would be most displeased and try to start work before she was truly well. Poppy could be very territorial about her hospital wing and the students.

He had almost forgotten about his headache while he had been busy taking care of Poppy. Back in the dungeons, he immediately started to work on stronger potions for her. The cool air and subdued light brought some relief, but now the painkillers were rapidly losing their already marginal effect. While he was leaning over the cauldron, he could feel the pain creep up from his neck over the back of his skull to his forehead. The pain would soon be back in full force.

He had not slept for over twenty hours, but after so many years in the service for the Dark Lord and the nightmares he subsequently had due to that service, he was used to the lack of sleep. The pain in his skull was the much bigger problem at the moment. There was no way to ignore it any longer: he would have to take another painkiller potion. He knew it would have even less effect on him than the last one, but Poppy would be ill for the rest of the day and maybe even the next. He would not bother her with his problems. After gulping down the potion, he placed a spare one for later in his cloak pocket.

He managed to finish the last potion for Poppy at one o’clock and carried it to the hospital wing.

Unaware of the world around him, he swiftly strode around a corner and plowed into a second year Ravenclaw girl. The girl fell from the force of the collision, and Severus had trouble holding his balance. He almost dropped the potions, and was furious at the almost-crying girl sprawled out on the floor surrounded by her books. If these vials had been destroyed, I would have killed her. How dare she stand in my way?’ he thought angrily.

The pain in his head and the lack of sleep made him even edgier than usual. The fact that he did not get any reaction from the girl or her friends except open mouths, tears, and sobs made him livid.

“Don’t you have eyes on your face, girl? How did you manage to get sorted into Ravenclaw with a brain like that? Twenty-five points from Ravenclaw for running into a professor.”

Now the girl was crying bitterly, and her two friends were staring fearfully at the Potions master. They did not dare argue that he was being irrational and he had been the one to run into them.

He stepped closer to the girl on the floor and glared at her.

“If you do not move out of my way this instant, I will – ”

“Miss Habbant, what are you doing on the floor? You should stand up before you catch cold,” the cheerful voice of the Headmaster interrupted Severus before he could finish his threat. The girls sighed in relief. Severus felt one of the Headmaster’s hands on his shoulder while the Headmaster addressed the girl’s friends.

“Why don’t you help your friend collect her books and then go to your dormitory? I have to speak with Professor Snape about a problem.”

The girls darted away before the Headmaster had even finished his sentence. He turned to Severus with an intense gaze.

“Are you feeling well, Severus?”

Am I feeling well?’ Severus thought. ‘As if he doesn’t know the answer.’

“I’m fine. I was on my way to the hospital wing to give Poppy the stronger potions when that girl ran into me and almost broke the vials.”

Glaring at the Headmaster had never had much effect, and today was no different.

“If you need any help, you know you can call for me, Severus. It doesn’t help anyone when you overstress yourself.” The concerned blue eyes still held Severus’ black ones.

“I said I am fine. I have to hurry and give these to Poppy.” He turned on his heel and headed down the corridor without glancing back.

There will be two more chapters. It was too much to submit them at once.

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Latest 25 Reviews for Everything Will Be Okay Soon

36 Reviews | 5.56/10 Average

10/10

snitchette

I'm glad he finaly gets a bit of relief. And it seems that Poppy is feeling much better.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Yes, she feels much better. Severus' potions are the best.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Yes, she feels much better. Severus' potions are the best.

0/10

pookah

Thank you for this sweet story. I enjoyed reading it! Some people really are like that, refusing to admit they need help. It was so nice to see Poppy & Minerva taking care of Severus. (I wish I could let healing magic flow out of my hands when I care for a sick person!)

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Yes, that would be so wonderful, wouldn't it?

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Yes, that would be so wonderful, wouldn't it?

0/10

pookah

This is very sweet! It's nice to see the devoted friends these people are, caring for each other. Thank you for sharing this tale with us.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Thanks for your reviews! They mean a lot to me!

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Thanks for your reviews! They mean a lot to me!

0/10

sunny33

two against one. good odds!

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

10/10

braye27

Thank goodness Poppy finally got Severus to sit still long enough to allow them to help him. Stubborn Wizard!This was an enjoyable read about my favorite character, and you captured his orneriness to a "T." Well done!Beth

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

I have no idea what "you captured his orneriness to a "T." " means. English isn't my mother tongue and I couldn't find it in my dictionary. But as you have rated my stroy with 5 stars it must be something good, right? So than, thanks! :)

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

0/10

alatariel leralonde

I am so glad Severus is finally being taken care of! I wish someone would care for me like that when I get a migraine. Of course, I wish there was a magical solution to the migraines as well... lovely story!

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Oh yeah, I also wish that their would be a healer who just puts his hands on my head and all the pain will vanish. That would be so amazing. :) Thanks for your review! I'm glad you liked the story.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Oh yeah, I also wish that their would be a healer who just puts his hands on my head and all the pain will vanish. That would be so amazing. :) Thanks for your review! I'm glad you liked the story.

9/10

la Chatelaine

I love the fact that he loves these two formidable women in spite of or maybe because of the fact that they talk to him like mothers (the mother he lost too soon or perhaps never had at all). They really do need to gang up on him ASAP though. What he REALLY needs is for some female who loves him to hold him until he stops fighting and just relaxes into it. Good story.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

It will be exactly like you asked for in the next (and final) chapter. :)

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

It will be exactly like you asked for in the next (and final) chapter. :)

0/10

debjunk

He's going to kill himself, staying by her bedside all night. But his worry is so endearing you can almost forgive him for it.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

The final chapter of this story is up now. Thanks for your review.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

The final chapter of this story is up now. Thanks for your review.

0/10

sunny33

Does he have the flu like Poppy, or something more sinister?

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

It will not be explained in the story. There will only follow one more chapter, in which Poppy and Minerva finally taking care of him. But I will tell you that Severus has a bad migräne and side effects from the potions he took. And than he doesn't really take care for himself and so his condition is even worse.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

10/10

snitchette

Like a son would take care of his mother. He really can be a good boy when he wants to.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

:D You are right!

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

:D You are right!

10/10

braye27

Poppy is getting a little better thanks to Severus' potions, but Severus is getting worse. Minerva had noticed that he did not seem well, but she forgot about it when Albus needed her help. I hope someone notices and makes him get help for himself soon!When Severus was listening to Minerva read to Poppy, he heard her babbling about a ‘mysterious dark man’ trying to seduce a ‘beautiful red-haired lady,’ I had to smile. Was this a reference to Severus and Lily?I am enjoying your story! Keep up the good work! Beth

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

There will come one final chapter soon. Poppy and Minerva will take care of him than. Don't worry, he will be all right!And yes it was a reference to Lily and Severus. :)I'm glad you like my story.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

There will come one final chapter soon. Poppy and Minerva will take care of him than. Don't worry, he will be all right!And yes it was a reference to Lily and Severus. :)I'm glad you like my story.

0/10

Muggline

This is written very nicely. However, I still don't get the point of it all. Looking forward to the next chapter...

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

This story was written for a challenge by Healer Pomfrey on fanfiction.net.I don't think you will find the point of it all because there isn't really one. Healer Pomfrey just wanted a story in which one mean character is taking care of a sick Poppy. I thought it would be a little boring and so I just let Severus suffer as well. There will still come one final chapter in which Poppy and Minerva taking care of Sevrus and his problems. Hope you are not disappointed now.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

9/10

lora

I am fond of this story wery much , and can wait for more. Wery good chapter.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

One more chapter will come soon. And than this story will be finished. I'm glad you like it!

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

One more chapter will come soon. And than this story will be finished. I'm glad you like it!

0/10

Anonymous

The relief with which he leaves the Hospital Wing is because of his own headache, isn't it? I'm afraid this doesn't become really clear.
And now he's unfortunately paying the price for neglecting his own headache. And of course, the lack of sleep won't have antything to do with it *grin*
Difficult situation, this! ;o) Wanting to care for someone and having troubles doing so due to personal ailment...

Author's Response: Yes, he is relieved to leave because he is very exhausted, still has the headache and he isn't used to take care for someone.
The next chapter will be up soon. Thanks for the review.

0/10

LinZE

really enjoying this and can't wait for moreta!xLx

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Thanks for the review! The next chapter will be up soon.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Thanks for the review! The next chapter will be up soon.

10/10

pookah

It's nice to see this human side of Snape. A good story shaping up here! Silly laddie, though, not to ask for some help with that pain.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Thanks a lot! The next chapter will follow soon! :)

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Thanks a lot! The next chapter will follow soon! :)

0/10

debjunk

Funny how he blamed the collision on the student. Of course, when you have a headache like his, it's easy to lose perspective and snap.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Oh yes, I know this from experience. Not that I'm as bad as Severus. ;)Thanks a lot for the review! The next chapter will follow soon! :)

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Oh yes, I know this from experience. Not that I'm as bad as Severus. ;)Thanks a lot for the review! The next chapter will follow soon! :)

10/10

braye27

I am enjoying this story immensely, and I like the relationship between Severus and Poppy. She had taken such good care of him when he had been abused by Voldemort, and now it is his chance to take care of her.He is having a terrible time with his headaches, and needs help himself. I wonder who it will be that notices the Potions Master is sick, too.Keep up the good work, and I'm looking forward to your next update. Well done!Beth

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

In the next chapter they will already start to notice his problems but aren't able to help him. The chapter is still pending but it will be up soon!

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

In the next chapter they will already start to notice his problems but aren't able to help him. The chapter is still pending but it will be up soon!

0/10

sunny33

No insight. Typical male!

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Hahaha. :D

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Hahaha. :D

10/10

snitchette

Poor Severus. Having to deal with such a strong headache plus the rest of the world. No wonder why he is so nasty sometimes. Well all of the times in fact. You're doing a great job with this, showing a different side of Severus. He may be not the selfish bastard everyone believe and can be caring if not loving whe he wants to.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Thanks a lot for your review!

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Thanks a lot for your review!

8/10

lora

This is an interesting litlle story , and I will anxiounosly waiting to see where it will go . Snape is all snarky and all usual self.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Thanks a lot for the review! The next chapter will follow soon! :)

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Thanks a lot for the review! The next chapter will follow soon! :)

10/10

Muggline

This is a rather unusual plot and I am eager to know how it will go on.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Thanks a lot for the review! The next chapter will follow soon! :)

9/10

chivalric

Snappy and snarky as usual - I love a Snape who does that :-)Looking forward to the rest, dear!

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Thanks a lot for the review! The next chapter will follow soon! :)

9/10

la Chatelaine

*small animal sighs of contentment*I did notice that they had to catch him asleep to catch him at all.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Yes, they had to catch him asleep. Thanks for your review!

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Yes, they had to catch him asleep. Thanks for your review!

0/10

debjunk

He helped her, and now she returned the favor. I'm glad she gave him relief. I like the idea of her using such magic to relieve his pain.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Yes, wouldn't it be wonderful when this could also happened in reality? She never did have this kind of healing power in the books but I thought it would be a good idea.

Response from grugster (Author of Everything Will Be Okay Soon)

Yes, wouldn't it be wonderful when this could also happened in reality? She never did have this kind of healing power in the books but I thought it would be a good idea.