Three weeks has passed as the reading continues. Lying down behind a stack of books, Willow is resting her eyes after reading for four nights straight. The information she has read is making her head trip with pain. 'Sorting this much information is a pain. How long with it take before I get this organized?'
Having read about the origin of giants and magical beings, the next topic will be about languages that use symbols. It took some time before Helena found even one book about languages, so in the mean time Willow read whatever peaked her interest.
Though the origin of the giants was interesting, there are some magical beings that can jump great distances. Could that be related to space? Or maybe even time.
'Though useful, I wonder when I can continue my research? This really takes up too much of my time'. With a sigh Willow gets back up and grabs the next book. "Helena you better read that one next to 'The mysteries of the alchemy tower made of sand'. After you're done with it, put it over there. I'll read it later" Willow mumbles, not intending to miss reading a single book.
*
"Are they still reading? Goodness Rowena, what kind of monsters did you raise?" Godric gaped in disbelief. His own punishment has just ended as he finally finished the last bit of paperwork.
"Whatever do you mean? They chose it all by them selves. I only showed them my office, nothing more, nothing less" Rowens declared with a hint of pride. They really take after her in that regard.
"Always with a nose in the books is see. Though they shouldn't neglect their health. Willow seems like she could collapse any minute now" Helga mumbles as Willows eyes are getting redder with each page. Blinking less and less.
"She knows her limit, it'll be fine. She has been holed up before. At that time I couldn't get her out of the library for over a month. Thank god for the elves and their cleaning spells" Rowena mused that last part softly as Willow at that time, produced quit the odor. Making sure the books wouldn't be affected and her daughter clean, she let the elves take care of it. After all, interrupting Willow and reading wasn't a good idea. Last time she did that, Willow ignored her for three whole weeks. Rowena shudders at the recollection.
"If they don't come down by evening, I will get them out personally. Even if they like books, they can't jeopardize their health" Helga unhappily grunts. The trio watch in silence as the twins keep reading.
"Look at them go. They don't give up do they? Being engrossed by research isn't so bad. I'd say it's something to be proud of at that age" Salazar whispers, breaking the silence.
"You really move like a snake do you Salazar" Rowena snorts. Before Godric can make a comment, Helga sputters and huffs at Salazars statement. "How is this not bad! Something to be proud of you say?! How many time did I have to drag you out of your research because you fainted from starvation?! You have no right to speak of good and bad behavior regarding research!" Helga cursed loudly as Salazar turns the other way, avoiding Helga's accusing eyes.
While Godric stares at Salazar with shock. "I knew you like research and experiments, but to think you'd go that far. Gotta hand it to you and your Slytherins. Always doing experiments and potions in the dark, lest someone finds out or sees you" Godric stammers as Helga looks displeased heir way. For Godric isn't all that better.
"Don't you dare accuse him, for how many times did I need to heal you after a failed Alchemy experiment!?" Feeling his cheeks flush red Godric stammers "That only happened once..." his voice slowly drifting away into nothingness, lest Helga heard him. For he never knows if he will make another explosion and injure himself once again. Always stay friendly with the healers.
"Well we better stop them now" Rowena interrupted with a frown. As Willow slowly starts to tilt sideways. Her eyes seemed unfocussed and glassy as her hands let go of the book she was reading. Falling face forward and almost hitting the ground with her nose, Willows movements stop.
"Goodness gracious, They really don't know how to hold back. Next time teach them some restraint Rowena. Lest they end up like you when you find a new book collection" Helga snorts as she levitates Willow towards the side where Rowena conjurers a bed.
"Helena?" Rowena calls as she sees her older daughter look worried at her sister.
"Yes mother?" Helena cowers slightly as she had seen the exhaustion on her sisters face, but couldn't stop het from reading.
"Next time something like this happens, call Helga" Rowena mutters. 'Better let Willow be angry at Helga than her'.
While Rowena talks with Helena, Willows eyes slowly open again. Trying to get up, a boney hand stops her. "Open up" Following the instructions, Willow opens her mouth, only to swallow a disgusting bitter liquid.
While trying to stop the gagging reflex, she looks up to see who made her drink that awful liquid. A black/grey beard and a almost bald head enter her view, as well as a face covered in wrinkles.
Recognizing the face she grumbles as she now knows what she just swallowed. A grin appears on the face of Salazar. "We'll see you at dinner. Take some advice of this old man and sleep".
Hearing the last words of the vexing voice of Salazar, Willow feels her eyelids getting heavier. One last thought came to mind as she sees the surroundings fade. 'Curse Uncle Salazar and his disgusting sleeping draughts'.