Severus had barely been able to remain on his feet when he arrived home. Hoarsely, he had called for Lily and requested the necessary potions. When the little elf popped in, offering two vials and a small cup with yoghurt and strawberries, the Potion Master took the dish with trembling fingers. He had barely managed to swallow two bites at breakfast, but it would not do to take the potions on an empty stomach. He sank down on the sofa and fell into an uneasy doze.