Chapter 21: last day

Edwin woke up in the hospital wing of Hogwarts a bit fluster Edwin checked his pocket for the philosopher stone but it was gone he then made his way to Madam Pomfrey office only to see Professor Snape, Dumbledore, and Madam Pomfrey talking seeing that they started to arguing Edwin sneaked up and listen to their conversation.

" you will not give him Veritaserum while he's under my care do you hear me... Albus " Madam Pomfrey Hissed

" Yes, madam Pomfrey " Dumbledore said " would you be kind enough to call me when Mr. Vaclav wakes up... I need to speak to him for an old friend "

Edwin wasn't shocked that Dumbledore and Snape wanted an answer but using truth Potion without his knowledge Edwin never taught Snape would allow Dumbledore to do that walking back to his bed Edwin went back and try sleep but he couldn't soon after Madam Pomfrey came into the room.

" I see you're awake now... you want anything to eat, " Madam Pomfrey asked

" yeah, that would be nice... How long was I out ?" Edwin asked

" Not long just a little over a day, " Madam Pomfrey said " I'm going to get you some food and call the headmaster I'll be back shortly "

Edwin laid in bed thing what should he so about the Veritaserum " should I not eat the Food Madam Pomfrey " Edwin wonder as he belly growls " but I'm hungry... screw it I'll eat but not drink the water "

Madam Pomfrey came into the room with a tray of food following her, Madam Pomfrey set the food down and told Edwin to Eat after Eating he notice boxes of candy were near his bed and all were addressed to him, Dumbledore came in the room and spoke " I'm glad to see you up and well "

" Thanks... I guess Headmaster " Edwin said

" I am the one who should be thanking you... you helped keep a promise to a friend and experience something truly horrible at the cost, " Dumbledore said looking down and draw the gaze to Edwin's chocolate frog

" Can I have one ?" Dumbledore asked

" Sure," Edwin said as he wonders what Dumbledore was up to, when Dumbledore opened the Chocolate frog it shot out its chocolate in his face to show Get well - Fred and George

" I see your friends have already gotten to your frog " Dumbledore laughs " when Madam Pomfrey dismisses you come to my office I might have something for you"

After Dumbledore left Madam Pomfrey Examine Edwin until she was sure that everything was fully healed and sent him on his way, Edwin walked to Slytherin common testing the candies if Fred and George had tampered with any more,

Edwin entered the Slytherin common room where students cheered a bit for him while the colder set just nodded at him the questioned he received about the incident got annoying after the third time, but was saved after Draco and Theodore went to talk to him.

Edwin found out that Draco had read the letter and told Snape earlier than plan and called Professor Snape who rushed to the Third floor to help at the last moment which stopped ghostly Voldemort from doing anything if he could have,

" Did you get the stone " Theodore whispered trying to not let Draco hear

" No... It was gone from my pocket when I woke up " Edwin said

" what are you two talking about ?" Draco asked

" About helping me pack" Edwin quickly said"

Edwin started packing his clothes and book he saw the mermaid watching him again " it's been long since I see you " Edwin said looking at the mermaid and it looked a though it understood what he meant and swam away, soon after Edwin finish packing he went to Snape office to ask direction to Dumbledore office.

" Excuse me Professor., I don't know where Dumbledore office is and he wants me to go there "

" Follow me " Snape hissed " Seems like you're fully recovered "

" yeah I'm feeling really good " Edwin smirked

" Good... What were you thinking! You could have been kill or worse " Snape shout which caught the attention of nearby students who started to move away " you should have come to me what this matter "

" sorry Professor "

Edwin and Snape arrived at a gargoyle statue on the 7th floor Snape said " toffees " Snape said and the gargoyle started to rotate to show a stairway which leads to Dumbledore off Edwin walked in and saw Fawkes Dumbledore Phoenix and went up close and observe him.

" I see you have found my Phoenix Fawkes," Dumbledore said

" Can I take out a picture with him next year ?" Edwin asked

" Of course you can, " Dumbledore said "

" I'll hold you to it, Headmaster," Edwin said " why did you want to see me "

" I have questions that I would like to ask you," Dumbledore said " How did you know about the Philosopher stone and Quirrell "

" um For the stone Hermione asked about it and paid good attention to it as for Quirrell he tried to kill Harry at his Quidditch and I stopped him," Edwin said and soon saw Snape gaze " Sorry for lighting your clothes on fire Professor "

" Ah, I see ...The next set of question requires something Special...Snape " Dumbledore said

Professor Snape took out a flask holding a clear liquid and place it on the table " Veritaserum it makes the drinker spill their darkest secret " Snape said

Edwin looked at the flask on the table with a nervous expression "Do I have to Drink that ?"

" you do not... But a friend wanted to ask you a question "Dumbledore said " and I promise that if you drink it we will only ask you that question "

" Alright," Edwin said, " do I have to drink it all ?"

" No just take a sip, " Snape said " the effects won't last long since it's only one question"

Edwin drank the Veritaserum he taught it would have a bitter taste but it tastes like nothing everyone waited for a short moment before Dumbledore asked his question " Why did you seek out the Philosopher stone "

" At first I taught it would be cool to have it but then I wanted it because I became interested in Alchemy and knew that the stone would help me in the future, but now I don't know if I'll follow the road of an Alchemist "

" Do you still want the stone? " Dumbledore asked " and if so why "

" I still want it and why I think it would be useful to me in the future " Edwin Replied

Dumbledore reached under his desk and took out a box and handed to Edwin " inside is a letter to you from an old friend " Dumbledore said " that will be all Edwin"

Edwin left Dumbledore office and went to see the twin even though they were put in the hospital for a short time they were happy with the result and told Edwin that if he had any more plans let them in soon it was time of End of year party Edwin didn't pay attention as he knew how it would turn out Griffindoor had more people in the incident they won by 5 points.

Edwin was about to turn in early when he remembers the box he received from Dumbledore he opens the box to see a note " hope you use it well " and an Address behind the page Edwin looked into the box to see a red stone inside " Fuck yes!" Edwin shouted, " I got it ".

On the trip back with the train, Edwin collect the address for The twins, Theodore and as the arrived at king cross station Edwin saw his family waiting for his arrival he said " see you next year " to his friend and wonder what will he do next year,