Hogwarts Express

Track Change

Now Boarding All Tracks

            Snape stood, hands draped behind his back.

            “This is a very serious situation. An imposter disguised as Draco Malfoy is certainly
something for concern. We have no idea what this individual’s intentions are, what they hope to
gain, or how they have managed this deceit. The latter is secondary right now. Our primary
concern is what this person’s intentions are.

            “I believe it’s safe to say at this point, that this individual is targeting you two
exclusively. No one else has seen them, no one else has heard them. For that reason, I demand
now that no one else is informed of this development. You will not tell the Headmaster, you will
not tell your friends, you will not relay this information to anyone who would leak it to serious
outside forces. Do you understand?”

            Two young heads nodded reluctantly, and Snape nodded to himself. “I want you to find
out what they want. Use whatever means necessary. I will provide any assistance I can, as well as
running cover for you. Report any findings back to myself immediately. And I do not feel I
should have to do this, but I will - I must stress the vital importance of being careful. Do not let
anyone discover what you are doing. Do not let this individual hurt either of you, or anyone else.”

            He turned, looking for a moment at the potions cabinet / blackboard / door / window /
mirror / pensieve / painting / chair / pair of teens / desks / wall / lamp / torch / candle / plaque /
parchment / crack in the wall / mask / fire / classroom / office / dragon / telephone / bed / rug /
chandelier.

            “Be careful,” he said softly. “Whatever you do, be careful.

            “Dismissed.”