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79
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Nights in White Satin 2
Continuation of….
Chapter Fourteen: Nights in White Satin
Snape returned downstairs to wait as Valerie was changing in the bedroom for their next sexual liason. He grabbed the white wine for himself, pouring a glass so rapidly some of it sloshed onto the floor. He then downed it in just a few gulps, licking his lips.
He looked to see Dumbledore’s vacant canvas, and decided he needed the advice of the great wizard, even if it was only a portrait of him, and not the actual Dumbledore.
“Dumbledore…I am calling you,” he whispered because he didn’t want Valerie to hear him.
He waited a moment and then Dumbledore came by sleepily, “Yes, Severus. It is rather the wee hours of the morning, past midnight I believe?”
“Sorry to disturb you, sir but I am eager to divulge some information. Somehow I feel you will understand.”
“Go on, Severus,” beckoned Dumbledore patiently.
Snape blurted out, “It concerns Valerie Powers.”
“Oh, yes?,” said Dumbledore and there was a definite spark of curiosity evident in the blue eyes behind the half-moon spectacles,
“Tonight there was another one of those Snatcher raids. You know of the violence I was reporting to you before?”
“Yes, I remember. But what has this to do with the girl? If I recall, Valerie is half-blood,” said Dumbledore confidently.
Snape raised an eyebrow, wondering how it was that Dumbledore knew this on Valerie. She had been one student of thousands he had taught. Surely he didn't keep tabs on everyone’s magical heritage?
“Correct, she’s half-blood, professor. Yet that is not what shocked me about her. Rather it was her desire to save the Muggle-borns. Well, on second thought I believe it was more her desire to save the children of them.”
Dumbledore replied with mild incredulity, “And why does this shock you Severus? Surely, you wouldn’t expect such a nice girl, a kind-hearted Gryffindor like Valerie not to possess a mother’s instinct?”
“I – well, of course she could. I suppose Valerie could have it in her to protect them. Those children,” said Snape, yet his tone was very doubtful.
“I’m sure she has it, Severus. It would only be natural. And what should interests you regarding this tidbit of information on her – is how it relates back to Lily’s character.”
Snape looked truly befuddled and he impulsively asked demandingly, “How is that so, Dumbledore?!”
“Well…It demonstrates her to have the will to save someone. Lily did the same thing with the ancient magic she performed to protect her son. Valerie – it appears is capable of the same kind of sacrificial love. This should not disturb you Severus – but rather enlighten you to her.”
“I – thank-you, Dumbledore. I might not have ever realized this without your insight.”
“You are most welcome, Severus.”
But Snape continued, “How did you know all this information on this one student? Valerie Powers – Why would she have stood out to you while she was a student when you were the headmaster?”
“I always kept an eye on her. She feels so alone. This feeling that she is alone is why Valerie Powers cannot feel any of the good that is inside her. But I assure you, Severus that it is there. I am certain.”
“Yes. But why bother with her? She was never an exemplary student, nor was she extraordinarily talented. She is no prodigy-“
“Severus. The reason has nothing to do with the student’s ability,” said Dumbledore, exasperated. “I chose to keep an eye on her, like I do for many others. You know I did the same for you when you were a boy….I sensed Ms. Powers was troubled….She had not made friends and unfortunately she chose to keep to herself rather than make some. I still wonder why…”
Snape couldn't help but interrupt, "Well, professor….I suppose I shall tell you the girl’s secret…Her father molested her,” Snape spat out with frank disgust.
Dumbledore’s face morphed into his own disgust and horror at these words, his face actually paling. “Yes, now I can understand why she isolated herself at Hogwarts. She could not trust anyone and trust is the most implicit thing to any relationship. Is it not?”
Snape nodded in agreement. “Goodnight sir, and thank-you again. I must go up to see Valerie now. We have something planned between each other.”
Dumbledore yawned widely and barely managed a good night before he nodded off to sleep in his own portrait for the remainder of the night.
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Chapter Fourteen: Nights in White Satin
Snape returned downstairs to wait as Valerie was changing in the bedroom for their next sexual liason. He grabbed the white wine for himself, pouring a glass so rapidly some of it sloshed onto the floor. He then downed it in just a few gulps, licking his lips.
He looked to see Dumbledore’s vacant canvas, and decided he needed the advice of the great wizard, even if it was only a portrait of him, and not the actual Dumbledore.
“Dumbledore…I am calling you,” he whispered because he didn’t want Valerie to hear him.
He waited a moment and then Dumbledore came by sleepily, “Yes, Severus. It is rather the wee hours of the morning, past midnight I believe?”
“Sorry to disturb you, sir but I am eager to divulge some information. Somehow I feel you will understand.”
“Go on, Severus,” beckoned Dumbledore patiently.
Snape blurted out, “It concerns Valerie Powers.”
“Oh, yes?,” said Dumbledore and there was a definite spark of curiosity evident in the blue eyes behind the half-moon spectacles,
“Tonight there was another one of those Snatcher raids. You know of the violence I was reporting to you before?”
“Yes, I remember. But what has this to do with the girl? If I recall, Valerie is half-blood,” said Dumbledore confidently.
Snape raised an eyebrow, wondering how it was that Dumbledore knew this on Valerie. She had been one student of thousands he had taught. Surely he didn't keep tabs on everyone’s magical heritage?
“Correct, she’s half-blood, professor. Yet that is not what shocked me about her. Rather it was her desire to save the Muggle-borns. Well, on second thought I believe it was more her desire to save the children of them.”
Dumbledore replied with mild incredulity, “And why does this shock you Severus? Surely, you wouldn’t expect such a nice girl, a kind-hearted Gryffindor like Valerie not to possess a mother’s instinct?”
“I – well, of course she could. I suppose Valerie could have it in her to protect them. Those children,” said Snape, yet his tone was very doubtful.
“I’m sure she has it, Severus. It would only be natural. And what should interests you regarding this tidbit of information on her – is how it relates back to Lily’s character.”
Snape looked truly befuddled and he impulsively asked demandingly, “How is that so, Dumbledore?!”
“Well…It demonstrates her to have the will to save someone. Lily did the same thing with the ancient magic she performed to protect her son. Valerie – it appears is capable of the same kind of sacrificial love. This should not disturb you Severus – but rather enlighten you to her.”
“I – thank-you, Dumbledore. I might not have ever realized this without your insight.”
“You are most welcome, Severus.”
But Snape continued, “How did you know all this information on this one student? Valerie Powers – Why would she have stood out to you while she was a student when you were the headmaster?”
“I always kept an eye on her. She feels so alone. This feeling that she is alone is why Valerie Powers cannot feel any of the good that is inside her. But I assure you, Severus that it is there. I am certain.”
“Yes. But why bother with her? She was never an exemplary student, nor was she extraordinarily talented. She is no prodigy-“
“Severus. The reason has nothing to do with the student’s ability,” said Dumbledore, exasperated. “I chose to keep an eye on her, like I do for many others. You know I did the same for you when you were a boy….I sensed Ms. Powers was troubled….She had not made friends and unfortunately she chose to keep to herself rather than make some. I still wonder why…”
Snape couldn't help but interrupt, "Well, professor….I suppose I shall tell you the girl’s secret…Her father molested her,” Snape spat out with frank disgust.
Dumbledore’s face morphed into his own disgust and horror at these words, his face actually paling. “Yes, now I can understand why she isolated herself at Hogwarts. She could not trust anyone and trust is the most implicit thing to any relationship. Is it not?”
Snape nodded in agreement. “Goodnight sir, and thank-you again. I must go up to see Valerie now. We have something planned between each other.”
Dumbledore yawned widely and barely managed a good night before he nodded off to sleep in his own portrait for the remainder of the night.
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