Here's a refined version of your scene with improved flow, deeper emotions, and a smoother narrative:
"Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day… unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed, and very dear."
It had been a few weeks since Vanessa told us about Professor Lennox visiting her home. We had dropped the topic, just as she asked. Maybe it really was just a coincidence—just a simple visit to her guardian. But ever since then, Vanessa seemed distant, as if her mind was always somewhere else.
And honestly? I couldn't blame her. Something about Professor Lennox still felt… off.
"Mr. Lupin?"
A voice snapped me out of my thoughts. I blinked, realizing I had zoned out again. Looking up, I saw Professor Longbottom standing in front of me, his expression patient but expectant.
Oh no. I totally missed whatever he asked.
"Y-Yeah, Professor?" I stammered as I quickly stood up, trying to act like I had been paying attention.
Professor Longbottom raised an eyebrow. "I asked, what is the most powerful herb used in potions?"
Oh, thank Merlin—I actually know this one.
"Dittany, sir," I answered, relieved.
A small smile tugged at his lips. "Correct. Five points to Gryffindor. You may sit down."
I exhaled as I dropped back into my seat. Just as I did, the bell rang, signaling the end of the lesson. Students immediately started packing up, eager to leave.
As I swung my bag over my shoulder and turned to leave with my friends, Professor Longbottom called my name.
"Teddy, stay back for a moment."
I glanced at my friends, giving them a quick nod to go ahead without me. Curiosity stirred in my chest as I approached his desk. He gestured for me to sit across from him.
"Yes, Professor?" I asked hesitantly.
He studied me for a long moment before finally speaking.
"You look so much like your father," he said, his voice quiet yet full of warmth. "I wanted to tell you that first."
I blinked in surprise. People had told me that before, but there was something in the way Professor Longbottom said it—like it really meant something to him.
"And," he continued, reaching into his desk, "I wanted to give you this."
He placed a small box in front of me and slid it across the table.
I stared at it, then back at him. "What is it?"
"Open it and see for yourself."
I carefully lifted the lid. Inside lay a silver locket, old but polished. As I picked it up, I noticed faint blue and white wisps swirling inside, as if trapped in a tiny storm.
Wait.
This wasn't just a locket—it was a miniature Pensieve.
I looked up, confused, and Professor Longbottom smiled knowingly.
"In my third year, your father was our Defense Against the Dark Arts professor," he began. "One night, I was having a rough time. It was my mum's birthday, and earlier that day, our Potions professor had humiliated me in front of the entire class just because I messed up an assignment." He chuckled lightly at the memory. "I was wandering the corridors, feeling miserable, when Professor Lupin found me and told me to follow him to his office."
I listened, hanging on to every word.
"I thought he was going to give me detention," he admitted with a small laugh. "But instead, he handed me this." He nodded toward the locket. "He passed me a cup of hot chocolate and told me to open it. When I did, I saw the Pensieve inside, just like you did now."
I looked down at the locket in my hands.
"He told me," Longbottom continued, "'Use this to store all your good memories—the ones you never want to forget. So whenever you feel lost, you can remind yourself of the happiness you've had and the happiness that's still waiting for you.'"
I felt something tighten in my chest.
Longbottom stood, walking around the desk until he was right in front of me. He placed a hand on my shoulder.
"I'm giving it to you now, Teddy, because this locket belongs to you—it was your father's. And because whenever you feel sad or alone… just open it. See the faces of the people who love you. And remember, you're never alone."
My fingers curled around the locket.
"But… I miss them, Professor," I admitted in a quiet voice. "I wish they were here. I wish I could make memories with them, not just… look back on the ones they left behind."
Professor Longbottom knelt so we were eye level.
"Hey, Teddy," he said gently, placing a hand over my heart. "The people we love never truly leave us. They walk with us every single day."
I swallowed thickly, my eyes stinging slightly.
"They're right here," he said, tapping my chest. "And they always will be."
I looked at him, voice barely above a whisper. "Do you think they'd be proud of me?"
His smile was soft, filled with certainty.
"Always."
And then, he pulled me into a hug.
I closed my eyes, holding the locket tightly in my hands.
My parents never left me.
They were with me. Always.
This version strengthens the emotions, making Teddy's longing and Professor Longbottom's wisdom feel more profound. I also improved dialogue flow and descriptions to add warmth and depth. Hope you like it! Let me know if you want any tweaks. 😊
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