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Harry Potter › General
Rating:
Adult ++
Chapters:
15
Views:
2,282
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9
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Chapter 7: Protection and Telepathy
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Chapter 7: Protection and Telepathy
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October 8th,
Darling Lissa,
I do so wish I could hold you and it warms my heart that you wish to be held by me of all people. No you have not frightened me off, nor will I be running anywhere but to you.
You may be my guest at pestering the “Golden Trio” .The three of them took it upon them selves to pry into our business and steal the journal from my rooms this morning. How I so wish to teach the three of them a lesson they won’t soon forget.
I am going to begin work on a strengthening potion for the journey through the veil so that it won’t be so very draining. Speaking of the mirror. You are seeing me. Albus enchanted a small mirror for me so that I may check on you periodically. I hope you are not angry at my invasion of your privacy but I needed to check on your condition, I was so very worried over your illness. I am glad that you do find my dark brooding presence a comfort not many people would.
I wait your next writing…
Love,
Severus
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Lissa answered the door and wished she had not. Her ex-boyfriend forced his way in with little difficulty as weak as she was still. The potions had helped tremendously but she was still weak and needed time to recover. Now this! Perhaps he\'ll go away quickly and she can get back to Severus who she knew had just replied.
\"What do you want Rex?\" The voice was as chilly as any of Severus\'s and just as steely.
\"Now is that anyway to greet the love of your life who has come to check on your health?\"
“You are hardly the \'love of my life\'! You were what I would call temporary insanity on my part and the biggest mistake of my life! Just tell me what the fuck it is you want and leave!\"
\"I\'m wounded Lissa. Problem was... you couldn\'t handle me.\"
\"Handle YOU?? *You* were the one who kept telling me to bring home another female to make love to while you watched and then joined in! Rex you couldn\'t satisfy one! What in the 9 Hells made you think you could satisfy two?? You are such a sick fuck! Not because of that but because you wanted me to role-play your mother seducing you while you played the innocent little boy who was taught all he needed to know sexually by her! Maybe that is knowledge was what finally did that poor woman in at last!\"
Rex had gone from mocking and amused to a deep reddish-purple of rage. *Shit! I pushed him too far!* He advanced on her while she backed away looking for a weapon...anything to help her defend herself! She saw her diary then and backed toward it. He definitely did not need to see that! As soon as she was distracted he caught up with her and backhanded her hard.
The blow caught her off guard as the ring on his hand connected with her lip bloodying it painfully. Unbeknownst to them both....a drop or two landed on the open pages of the diary staining the page where they landed.
Rex looked a bit contrite as she grabbed a tissue and applied it to her lower lip. He moved toward her again and she backed away...intense rage barely held in check flaming in her eyes. She grabbed a broom and readied herself for whatever he had planned next.
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Severus was dozing in the chair waiting for the next tingle to come alerting him to her next entry. Suddenly he was startled out of his sleep by what felt like a fist closing around his heart. Severus opened the journal to his last entry where 4 drops of blood glistened there on the page. Something was very wrong. He fished the mirror out of his robes again and quickly said her name. There in the middle of the room was a man who was twice as large as Lissa and who looked as if he had it in for her. She was on the other side of the room grasping a broom. The journal lay open on the table between them.
Severus had to do something. The blood… Severus remembered a bit of old magic that could be sent by just using the blood of the intended recipient. She needed to pick up the journal before the blood dried.
“Lissa,” Severus whispered, “Pick up the book!”
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Lissa glanced at the mirror and saw Severus watching. Normally she welcomed his watchful eye but she had never wanted him to see this! Rex made a move toward the journal but she was quicker and snatched it up before he could. She held it close to her breasts as if it were Severus himself in her arms. She felt him on the other side...felt his magic and his mind wash over her.....temporarily taking control.
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Severus watched as the man moved to grab the book but his Lissa was quicker. As soon as it was in her hands Severus began the incantation. Pressing his fingers to the cool but still tacky blood he murmured. *Aegis Amator Ab Imprecor* The book began to glow with a bright blue light that spread to envelop Lissa.
Severus sat back heavily. The spell took more out of him than he anticipated. He could only hope that Albus hadn\'t felt the spell casting.
Lissa could feel him so clearly! **Severus?** came the tentative thought in his mind. **Is...is that really you?** Her voice was clear, soft and gentle in his mind....a link begging to be forged.
**Yes Darling** Severus responded. ** Don\'t worry you have nothing to fear now from that brute.**
**Did *you* do this? This...talking? What did you do? You spoke through me!**
**I cast a spell, Darling. Some of your blood spattered our book and I used it as a conduit for the spell, a very old spell of protection. He cannot hurt you now or ever again. No one can. It seems this telepathy is a side effect of the spell. I don\'t know how long it will last or if it is even temporary.**
**Don\'t hurt yourself! Please! Halloween is not that far away...Rest and recuperate. Soon beloved...soon.** Images flashed through his mind of all her fantasies involving him most too fast to catch but all involving him and she loving each other in a myriad of ways....and never apart. The telepathy began to fade as he tried to sort through the images.
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Fingers snap in front of her face as she comes out of the telepathic link with Severus, making her blink and step back from Rex.
\"Hello? Anyone in there? You really are a nut case Lissa! That your journal? Who are you writing to now? Hanse again? Lissa you\'re pathetic! These people don\'t exist outside the books and if they did they wouldn\'t talk to you! Get a real life!\"
\"Look who’s talking, Mister-I-Have-To-Make-Lists-Of-Porn-Stars-Who-I-Would-Crew-The-Enterprise-With! GET OUT! Darken my home and doorstep no more! OUT!”
He flushed with embarrassment and stepped in to smack her again only to have both her boom and the spell Severus cast stop him. She lit with blue flame that pushed Rex away from her with such force that he slammed into the wall across the room. He paused for a moment then fled as fear of this unknown thing coursed through him.
Lissa laughed with delight as she watched the blue light fade from her skin. *Magic! Oh Sweet Goddess! He called me darling! He does not do that with everyone! Can he then love me in return?* She hugged her book to her as she closed and locked her front door one-handed.
Her thoughts turned inward and she concentrated on him who had saved her twice now. They had not even met and he\'d saved her twice! She again felt the connection... weak still but stronger than it was when he faded from her mind.
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Severus smiled as he watched the scene unfold with in the mirror. He laughed out loud when the blue flames enveloped her and then threw the bastard across the room. Severus went to his lab and retrieved a vial of Pepper Up; he needed to get to work on the strength-preserving potion. He also remembered that he had to get to work on the potion delivery vapor for Voldemort, also.
Severus downed the potion and thought idly that someone should really do something about the taste of these potions. Severus closed his eyes for a moment as he felt the Pepper Up take effect.
Severus was just about to move on to his lab when a knock sounded at the door. Not Potter and Weasley so soon. *Don’t those two have a sense of self preservation?* Severus thought to himself as he moved to the door. Opening it revealed Draco Malfoy, the one Slytherin among them all with the most potential; both evil and light.
\"Come in Mr. Malfoy.\" Severus said evenly. \"What can I do for you today?\"
\"Hello professor. I heard you weren\'t feeling well. Are you all right? Can I come in? Seems we have t tot to talk about.\"
\"I am feeling much better, a wonder what potions can do for someone wouldn\'t you agree. Let’s go into the lab so I can work while we talk. If that is alright with you?\"
\"That is fine professor. I\'ve heard a few odd rumors concerning you lately. What\'s up? Part of your illness?\"
\"Draco, I don\'t know if you would believe me if I told you but it seems that I have found another human being that wishes to share their existence with me, of all people. Let\'s just say that I have been thrown off balance a bit.\"
\"Why wouldn\'t I believe you professor? You have been very level with me about everything.\" Draco says this a bit distractedly.
\"Draco sometimes I forget that you are not your father. \" Severus looked at Draco for the first time since they had entered the lab, searching his face found confusion and uncertainty. \"Is there something wrong Draco? As your head of house I am here for you but also as someone who cares for you as if you were my own.\"
\"That\'s just it. I\'m *not* my father Professor and I feel as though I am supposed to be an exact copy of him! What about my own life and choices? Don\'t I have any? Or am I condemned to live someone else\'s life?\" Draco\'s agonized eyes looked at his professor for some hope that this was not all his life was for.
\"Of \'course not. You are your own Person. If you don\'t wish to follow your father, then don\'t. It won\'t be the easy choice I can guarantee that. I know this sounds odd coming from a death-eater but it is the Truth. I am not trying to confuse you more. Hundreds of times each day I wish I had made different choices myself.\" Severus said. \"Draco, I will do anything in my power to help you.\" Severus placed a hand on Draco’s shoulder and squeezed slightly.
Draco was silent a moment thinking over what his teacher told him. \"You\'re not loyal to the Dark Lord. Are you?” he asked quietly his eyes half closed while his mind worked all this over at a furious pace.
Severus searched the young man\'s face for a moment trying to decide how much to tell him.. If worst came to worst there was always Obliviate.
\"No Draco, I am not. Not for a long time. Draco you must understand the danger it puts us both in for me to tell you this.\" Severus started hoping that he was doing the right thing.
\"Draco, take a seat this will take some time to tell. I have been spying for Dumbledore for nearly 15 years. I stopped believing in what the Dark Lord was preaching when I participated in the worst Dark Revel I have ever had the misfortune to attend. It was just after I had graduated from Rammstein University with my new title of Potions Master. The Dark Lord decided to celebrate the addition of the top Potion\'s Master to his ranks. There had been a raid on a village. The adults were slaughtered and the children brought to the revel. Of the twenty children that started the revel the only one who lived through the debauchery was the girl that was given to me that night. The things I saw that night made me sick and I vowed that night that I would work to bring down the Dark Lord. As soon as I was able I went directly to Dumbledore. I have been spying for him ever since. My only regret was that I was not able to get the information to him in time to save Lily Evens.”
Severus watched Draco’s reaction to his story closely.
\"Potter\'s mother. You know...I was taught to hate Potter and because of that I have tried to let it go. Somehow I just can\'t. He\'s so... annoying. As much as I hate to admit it professor....I need your help. I cannot do this on my own. I\'d like to take you up on your offer of assistance. Just don\'t expect me to make nicey-nice with Potter and group, please!\"
\"No worries there Draco. They are the most annoying group I have ever had contact with. You don\'t have to like them, just tolerate them as I do. You have my full support, Draco.\"
\"Have you told your lady about you and what you do? Have you told her about the Trio? Is she a witch or....gods forbid...a muggle? I\'m sorry Professor but I am still not thrilled with muggles.\"
\"She knows all about me and the trio, you as well I suspect. It is a long story.. I’m not sure how much to tell you actually.\"
\"That\'s alright professor. None of my business really. I\'m glad she wants to be with you. Now...you know of what it is I supposed to be doing with you. What do we do about that?\"
A knock sounded at Severus\'s door as Albus and Poppy strode in without waiting for Severus to open the door. Severus sighed at their abrupt entrance.
\"Albus, Poppy come join the party\" Severus said with a decided lack of humor. “I have been expecting you to come by.\"
Albus walked in followed by the school nurse who looked less than thrilled to see Severus up and about... and in his lab no less!
“Draco and I have been talking.\" Severus looked at Albus pointedly, \" We were just about to discuss his Extra credit project.”
Severus turned to his worktable and began slicing daisy root with practiced flicks of his knife.
Poppy was not tactful even on her best days. \"Severus Snape! You promised me! Bed! Right now! No... not arguments! Bed! NOW!\" Poppy busied herself making sure things would be comfortable on him when he got to his bed taking opportunities here and there to glare at him pointedly.
\"Poppy stop it. I am fine.. If I don\'t start a certain project now there will hell to pay later. If you think I am ill now it is nothing compared to what will happen if I have made no progress. Poppy, Draco is going to help me.. don\'t worry I promise that I won\'t over work myself alright?\"
\"You are *not* fine! You promised me Severus! Remember why you must remain healthy. Please Severus. Albus...back me up.\"
\"Unfortunately Poppy... I cannot. Severus must work on this at least somewhat and I am sure Mr. Malfoy will be an excellent assistant. However... if I may have a moment of your time privately, Severus?\"
“Of \'course Albus. Draco will you continue slicing these. I will be back in a moment to explain what the project will be.”
Severus followed Albus into his study.
\"Anything you care to tell me, Severus?\"
\"Why should I tell you? You already know don\'t you. Lissa was being attacked I did the only thing I could and cast a protection spell for her. As you can see I am quite well.”
Albus looked at him speculatively and with a bit of surprise. \"I was actually unaware you had cast a spell Severus. I was referring to young Malfoy. Perhaps you should tell me the whole of it another time. You need rest but I also know of your other danger. How does our young friend view this project of yours?\"
\"He wants out of his father\'s shadow. I haven\'t had time to explain what we have to do yet. I suspect though with the right influence he will turn from his father\'s path.\"
Albus smiled and nodded. \"Wonderful! I was hoping we could save him. We should leave you to it but... please try not to exhaust yourself. We will need a great deal of strength to bring her here. Yours most of all.\"
“On that note Albus, I am working on a strength preserving potion that will hopefully help with that. And my guinea pigs will be arriving to test it for me won\'t they?\"
\"As so as you call for them Severus.\" Albus gave a gentle smile.
\"Wonderful\" Severus said. \"Now I will get back to my lab I am sure my protégé is finished with his task. I will see you later Albus.\" Severus said scooping up the journal on his way out leaving Albus in his study.
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Late that night Severus sat before the fire savoring a snifter of brandy. The telepathic connection was interesting and the race of images that blew through his mind before the connection closed was even more interesting. He felt his cock stir as he thought of finally holding her in his arms. Severus set his brandy down and picked up his quill.
Dearest,
I am not the best with words but my feelings for you are so great. When I saw that bastard looming over you I was beside myself. Halloween will not come soon enough for me. I can’t wait till I can hold you in my arms. As much as I love writing to you I want nothing more than to feel you near me.
Love,
Severus
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Dear Severus,
I am so sorry that you saw that but I am grateful for your timely assistance. It so wonderful to touch your mind and so surprising! It also surprised and touched me that you called me \'darling\'. I know you would not call just anyone that. Thank you.... what can I say? You know that I love you and cannot wait until we meet on Halloween. At least you have seen me at my worst so... my best should hopefully be an improvement. Hehe. I would be lying if I said that lust had no motivation in me whatsoever...it does but it is not all there is.
Rex is someone that I once dated. I call it temporary insanity. The guy is really a sick... person. I won\'t go into the details but suffice it to say... I may be a bit kinky but he goes FAR beyond me! LOL !
I will go to bed as I do every night... dreaming of you holding me.
Until we meet, my love,
Lissa
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Chapter 7: Protection and Telepathy
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October 8th,
Darling Lissa,
I do so wish I could hold you and it warms my heart that you wish to be held by me of all people. No you have not frightened me off, nor will I be running anywhere but to you.
You may be my guest at pestering the “Golden Trio” .The three of them took it upon them selves to pry into our business and steal the journal from my rooms this morning. How I so wish to teach the three of them a lesson they won’t soon forget.
I am going to begin work on a strengthening potion for the journey through the veil so that it won’t be so very draining. Speaking of the mirror. You are seeing me. Albus enchanted a small mirror for me so that I may check on you periodically. I hope you are not angry at my invasion of your privacy but I needed to check on your condition, I was so very worried over your illness. I am glad that you do find my dark brooding presence a comfort not many people would.
I wait your next writing…
Love,
Severus
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Lissa answered the door and wished she had not. Her ex-boyfriend forced his way in with little difficulty as weak as she was still. The potions had helped tremendously but she was still weak and needed time to recover. Now this! Perhaps he\'ll go away quickly and she can get back to Severus who she knew had just replied.
\"What do you want Rex?\" The voice was as chilly as any of Severus\'s and just as steely.
\"Now is that anyway to greet the love of your life who has come to check on your health?\"
“You are hardly the \'love of my life\'! You were what I would call temporary insanity on my part and the biggest mistake of my life! Just tell me what the fuck it is you want and leave!\"
\"I\'m wounded Lissa. Problem was... you couldn\'t handle me.\"
\"Handle YOU?? *You* were the one who kept telling me to bring home another female to make love to while you watched and then joined in! Rex you couldn\'t satisfy one! What in the 9 Hells made you think you could satisfy two?? You are such a sick fuck! Not because of that but because you wanted me to role-play your mother seducing you while you played the innocent little boy who was taught all he needed to know sexually by her! Maybe that is knowledge was what finally did that poor woman in at last!\"
Rex had gone from mocking and amused to a deep reddish-purple of rage. *Shit! I pushed him too far!* He advanced on her while she backed away looking for a weapon...anything to help her defend herself! She saw her diary then and backed toward it. He definitely did not need to see that! As soon as she was distracted he caught up with her and backhanded her hard.
The blow caught her off guard as the ring on his hand connected with her lip bloodying it painfully. Unbeknownst to them both....a drop or two landed on the open pages of the diary staining the page where they landed.
Rex looked a bit contrite as she grabbed a tissue and applied it to her lower lip. He moved toward her again and she backed away...intense rage barely held in check flaming in her eyes. She grabbed a broom and readied herself for whatever he had planned next.
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Severus was dozing in the chair waiting for the next tingle to come alerting him to her next entry. Suddenly he was startled out of his sleep by what felt like a fist closing around his heart. Severus opened the journal to his last entry where 4 drops of blood glistened there on the page. Something was very wrong. He fished the mirror out of his robes again and quickly said her name. There in the middle of the room was a man who was twice as large as Lissa and who looked as if he had it in for her. She was on the other side of the room grasping a broom. The journal lay open on the table between them.
Severus had to do something. The blood… Severus remembered a bit of old magic that could be sent by just using the blood of the intended recipient. She needed to pick up the journal before the blood dried.
“Lissa,” Severus whispered, “Pick up the book!”
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Lissa glanced at the mirror and saw Severus watching. Normally she welcomed his watchful eye but she had never wanted him to see this! Rex made a move toward the journal but she was quicker and snatched it up before he could. She held it close to her breasts as if it were Severus himself in her arms. She felt him on the other side...felt his magic and his mind wash over her.....temporarily taking control.
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Severus watched as the man moved to grab the book but his Lissa was quicker. As soon as it was in her hands Severus began the incantation. Pressing his fingers to the cool but still tacky blood he murmured. *Aegis Amator Ab Imprecor* The book began to glow with a bright blue light that spread to envelop Lissa.
Severus sat back heavily. The spell took more out of him than he anticipated. He could only hope that Albus hadn\'t felt the spell casting.
Lissa could feel him so clearly! **Severus?** came the tentative thought in his mind. **Is...is that really you?** Her voice was clear, soft and gentle in his mind....a link begging to be forged.
**Yes Darling** Severus responded. ** Don\'t worry you have nothing to fear now from that brute.**
**Did *you* do this? This...talking? What did you do? You spoke through me!**
**I cast a spell, Darling. Some of your blood spattered our book and I used it as a conduit for the spell, a very old spell of protection. He cannot hurt you now or ever again. No one can. It seems this telepathy is a side effect of the spell. I don\'t know how long it will last or if it is even temporary.**
**Don\'t hurt yourself! Please! Halloween is not that far away...Rest and recuperate. Soon beloved...soon.** Images flashed through his mind of all her fantasies involving him most too fast to catch but all involving him and she loving each other in a myriad of ways....and never apart. The telepathy began to fade as he tried to sort through the images.
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Fingers snap in front of her face as she comes out of the telepathic link with Severus, making her blink and step back from Rex.
\"Hello? Anyone in there? You really are a nut case Lissa! That your journal? Who are you writing to now? Hanse again? Lissa you\'re pathetic! These people don\'t exist outside the books and if they did they wouldn\'t talk to you! Get a real life!\"
\"Look who’s talking, Mister-I-Have-To-Make-Lists-Of-Porn-Stars-Who-I-Would-Crew-The-Enterprise-With! GET OUT! Darken my home and doorstep no more! OUT!”
He flushed with embarrassment and stepped in to smack her again only to have both her boom and the spell Severus cast stop him. She lit with blue flame that pushed Rex away from her with such force that he slammed into the wall across the room. He paused for a moment then fled as fear of this unknown thing coursed through him.
Lissa laughed with delight as she watched the blue light fade from her skin. *Magic! Oh Sweet Goddess! He called me darling! He does not do that with everyone! Can he then love me in return?* She hugged her book to her as she closed and locked her front door one-handed.
Her thoughts turned inward and she concentrated on him who had saved her twice now. They had not even met and he\'d saved her twice! She again felt the connection... weak still but stronger than it was when he faded from her mind.
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Severus smiled as he watched the scene unfold with in the mirror. He laughed out loud when the blue flames enveloped her and then threw the bastard across the room. Severus went to his lab and retrieved a vial of Pepper Up; he needed to get to work on the strength-preserving potion. He also remembered that he had to get to work on the potion delivery vapor for Voldemort, also.
Severus downed the potion and thought idly that someone should really do something about the taste of these potions. Severus closed his eyes for a moment as he felt the Pepper Up take effect.
Severus was just about to move on to his lab when a knock sounded at the door. Not Potter and Weasley so soon. *Don’t those two have a sense of self preservation?* Severus thought to himself as he moved to the door. Opening it revealed Draco Malfoy, the one Slytherin among them all with the most potential; both evil and light.
\"Come in Mr. Malfoy.\" Severus said evenly. \"What can I do for you today?\"
\"Hello professor. I heard you weren\'t feeling well. Are you all right? Can I come in? Seems we have t tot to talk about.\"
\"I am feeling much better, a wonder what potions can do for someone wouldn\'t you agree. Let’s go into the lab so I can work while we talk. If that is alright with you?\"
\"That is fine professor. I\'ve heard a few odd rumors concerning you lately. What\'s up? Part of your illness?\"
\"Draco, I don\'t know if you would believe me if I told you but it seems that I have found another human being that wishes to share their existence with me, of all people. Let\'s just say that I have been thrown off balance a bit.\"
\"Why wouldn\'t I believe you professor? You have been very level with me about everything.\" Draco says this a bit distractedly.
\"Draco sometimes I forget that you are not your father. \" Severus looked at Draco for the first time since they had entered the lab, searching his face found confusion and uncertainty. \"Is there something wrong Draco? As your head of house I am here for you but also as someone who cares for you as if you were my own.\"
\"That\'s just it. I\'m *not* my father Professor and I feel as though I am supposed to be an exact copy of him! What about my own life and choices? Don\'t I have any? Or am I condemned to live someone else\'s life?\" Draco\'s agonized eyes looked at his professor for some hope that this was not all his life was for.
\"Of \'course not. You are your own Person. If you don\'t wish to follow your father, then don\'t. It won\'t be the easy choice I can guarantee that. I know this sounds odd coming from a death-eater but it is the Truth. I am not trying to confuse you more. Hundreds of times each day I wish I had made different choices myself.\" Severus said. \"Draco, I will do anything in my power to help you.\" Severus placed a hand on Draco’s shoulder and squeezed slightly.
Draco was silent a moment thinking over what his teacher told him. \"You\'re not loyal to the Dark Lord. Are you?” he asked quietly his eyes half closed while his mind worked all this over at a furious pace.
Severus searched the young man\'s face for a moment trying to decide how much to tell him.. If worst came to worst there was always Obliviate.
\"No Draco, I am not. Not for a long time. Draco you must understand the danger it puts us both in for me to tell you this.\" Severus started hoping that he was doing the right thing.
\"Draco, take a seat this will take some time to tell. I have been spying for Dumbledore for nearly 15 years. I stopped believing in what the Dark Lord was preaching when I participated in the worst Dark Revel I have ever had the misfortune to attend. It was just after I had graduated from Rammstein University with my new title of Potions Master. The Dark Lord decided to celebrate the addition of the top Potion\'s Master to his ranks. There had been a raid on a village. The adults were slaughtered and the children brought to the revel. Of the twenty children that started the revel the only one who lived through the debauchery was the girl that was given to me that night. The things I saw that night made me sick and I vowed that night that I would work to bring down the Dark Lord. As soon as I was able I went directly to Dumbledore. I have been spying for him ever since. My only regret was that I was not able to get the information to him in time to save Lily Evens.”
Severus watched Draco’s reaction to his story closely.
\"Potter\'s mother. You know...I was taught to hate Potter and because of that I have tried to let it go. Somehow I just can\'t. He\'s so... annoying. As much as I hate to admit it professor....I need your help. I cannot do this on my own. I\'d like to take you up on your offer of assistance. Just don\'t expect me to make nicey-nice with Potter and group, please!\"
\"No worries there Draco. They are the most annoying group I have ever had contact with. You don\'t have to like them, just tolerate them as I do. You have my full support, Draco.\"
\"Have you told your lady about you and what you do? Have you told her about the Trio? Is she a witch or....gods forbid...a muggle? I\'m sorry Professor but I am still not thrilled with muggles.\"
\"She knows all about me and the trio, you as well I suspect. It is a long story.. I’m not sure how much to tell you actually.\"
\"That\'s alright professor. None of my business really. I\'m glad she wants to be with you. Now...you know of what it is I supposed to be doing with you. What do we do about that?\"
A knock sounded at Severus\'s door as Albus and Poppy strode in without waiting for Severus to open the door. Severus sighed at their abrupt entrance.
\"Albus, Poppy come join the party\" Severus said with a decided lack of humor. “I have been expecting you to come by.\"
Albus walked in followed by the school nurse who looked less than thrilled to see Severus up and about... and in his lab no less!
“Draco and I have been talking.\" Severus looked at Albus pointedly, \" We were just about to discuss his Extra credit project.”
Severus turned to his worktable and began slicing daisy root with practiced flicks of his knife.
Poppy was not tactful even on her best days. \"Severus Snape! You promised me! Bed! Right now! No... not arguments! Bed! NOW!\" Poppy busied herself making sure things would be comfortable on him when he got to his bed taking opportunities here and there to glare at him pointedly.
\"Poppy stop it. I am fine.. If I don\'t start a certain project now there will hell to pay later. If you think I am ill now it is nothing compared to what will happen if I have made no progress. Poppy, Draco is going to help me.. don\'t worry I promise that I won\'t over work myself alright?\"
\"You are *not* fine! You promised me Severus! Remember why you must remain healthy. Please Severus. Albus...back me up.\"
\"Unfortunately Poppy... I cannot. Severus must work on this at least somewhat and I am sure Mr. Malfoy will be an excellent assistant. However... if I may have a moment of your time privately, Severus?\"
“Of \'course Albus. Draco will you continue slicing these. I will be back in a moment to explain what the project will be.”
Severus followed Albus into his study.
\"Anything you care to tell me, Severus?\"
\"Why should I tell you? You already know don\'t you. Lissa was being attacked I did the only thing I could and cast a protection spell for her. As you can see I am quite well.”
Albus looked at him speculatively and with a bit of surprise. \"I was actually unaware you had cast a spell Severus. I was referring to young Malfoy. Perhaps you should tell me the whole of it another time. You need rest but I also know of your other danger. How does our young friend view this project of yours?\"
\"He wants out of his father\'s shadow. I haven\'t had time to explain what we have to do yet. I suspect though with the right influence he will turn from his father\'s path.\"
Albus smiled and nodded. \"Wonderful! I was hoping we could save him. We should leave you to it but... please try not to exhaust yourself. We will need a great deal of strength to bring her here. Yours most of all.\"
“On that note Albus, I am working on a strength preserving potion that will hopefully help with that. And my guinea pigs will be arriving to test it for me won\'t they?\"
\"As so as you call for them Severus.\" Albus gave a gentle smile.
\"Wonderful\" Severus said. \"Now I will get back to my lab I am sure my protégé is finished with his task. I will see you later Albus.\" Severus said scooping up the journal on his way out leaving Albus in his study.
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Late that night Severus sat before the fire savoring a snifter of brandy. The telepathic connection was interesting and the race of images that blew through his mind before the connection closed was even more interesting. He felt his cock stir as he thought of finally holding her in his arms. Severus set his brandy down and picked up his quill.
Dearest,
I am not the best with words but my feelings for you are so great. When I saw that bastard looming over you I was beside myself. Halloween will not come soon enough for me. I can’t wait till I can hold you in my arms. As much as I love writing to you I want nothing more than to feel you near me.
Love,
Severus
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Dear Severus,
I am so sorry that you saw that but I am grateful for your timely assistance. It so wonderful to touch your mind and so surprising! It also surprised and touched me that you called me \'darling\'. I know you would not call just anyone that. Thank you.... what can I say? You know that I love you and cannot wait until we meet on Halloween. At least you have seen me at my worst so... my best should hopefully be an improvement. Hehe. I would be lying if I said that lust had no motivation in me whatsoever...it does but it is not all there is.
Rex is someone that I once dated. I call it temporary insanity. The guy is really a sick... person. I won\'t go into the details but suffice it to say... I may be a bit kinky but he goes FAR beyond me! LOL !
I will go to bed as I do every night... dreaming of you holding me.
Until we meet, my love,
Lissa
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