Transmigration: Into the Life of Severus Snape

Chapter 30 - 28: A Name That Cannot Be Ignored

Severus sat at his desk, reading the letter from the International Alchemical Review for the third time. The official wording was meticulous, but the message was clear:

His re

Severus's name. Right there. Recognized. Accomplished. Admired.

For a moment, she felt a strange mix of emotions. She had known he was brilliant, of course—but she had never truly thought about what he could become.

And now, reading this, she realized something that made her stomach twist. She had never seen him like this before. She had always seen Severus as her childhood friend, the awkward boy with talent but little confidence.

But now? He was someone the entire world was talking about. And he had done it without her.

Lucius Malfoy tapped his fingers against his desk, deep in thought.

A British half-blood, making an international name for himself?

This was… unexpected. And if there was one thing Lucius disliked, it was unexpected variables.

James Potter and Sirius Black sat in the Gryffindor common room, staring at the article.

James scoffed. "Since when did Snivellus become important?"

Sirius scowled. "Doesn't matter. He's still a greasy git."

Remus, however, was quiet. He had always suspected there was more to Severus than what they saw. Now, the whole world knew it.

The wizarding public of Britain was split down the middle.

For the first time in 278 years, a British-born wizard had made a significant potions breakthrough. This should have been a moment of national pride.

But the fact that it had happened outside of Britain? That Severus Shafiq had chosen to pursue his research in America rather than within Hogwarts, within the Ministry, or within the traditional British guilds?

It stung. Some saw him as a rising symbol of British excellence.

Others saw him as a traitor.

And the Ministry? The Ministry was in turmoil.

In wizarding pubs, family gatherings, and workplaces, Severus's name dominated conversations.

Some witches and wizards praised Severus, calling him a genius who had revived Britain's reputation after centuries of stagnation. Many young professionals and ambitious scholars saw him as a sign of change.

"Finally! A British wizard making headlines for something other than scandal or war."

"Maybe this will wake up Hogwarts. Maybe this will force the Ministry to start supporting innovation."

"If Hogwarts actually encouraged research, maybe we'd have had a dozen Severus Shafiqs by now."

Some staunch traditionalists felt betrayed that Severus had published his findings abroad.

"If he truly cared about Britain, he would have stayed and strengthened our country, not given his knowledge to the Americans."

"Britain made him! And what does he do? He takes his talents overseas."

"It's disgraceful. Hogwarts raises a young genius, and Ilvermorny reaps the rewards."

The debate raged in letters to the Daily Prophet, wizarding pubs, and even within Hogwarts itself.

But no matter which side they were on, one thing was clear—

Severus Shafiq was a name that could no longer be ignored.

Inside the halls of the British Ministry of Magic, the reaction was chaotic.

Some officials wanted to publicly congratulate Severus, to present him as a symbol of British excellence. "This could be a diplomatic victory—we could invite him back, offer him a high position in research!"

The Department of Mysteries took immediate interest. A teenager making groundbreaking discoveries in potion-making? "We need to keep an eye on him. If he continues at this rate, his knowledge could be valuable—or dangerous."

Some members of the British Potions Guild were both jealous and outraged. "He's just a boy! How did he achieve this without our oversight?"

Some of the more traditionalist members of the Wizengamot were furious that a British wizard had gained international recognition without their blessing.

"This kind of independence is dangerous."

"If we don't control him, someone else will."

"We cannot allow young talents to slip out of our influence."

The Minister himself was cautious. He saw an opportunity—but also a risk.

"This Severus Shafiq… if he aligns with Britain, we could use his work to elevate our standing. But if he turns against us—if he sees Britain as an enemy rather than a home—then we may have just created a problem."

The discussion was ongoing. Some wanted to lure Severus back to Britain with offers of funding and prestige.

Others saw his independence as a threat that needed to be controlled.

A few even whispered about surveillance, about keeping tabs on his movements.

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