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A/N: Ok...This is....an HP/LOTR x-over.....It has some stuff about hp...but it will be mainly LOTRish...later... ^_^!! Enjoy!
Special thankx to *little-lost-one* and Lily Evans0...^.^!!
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The Ring of Fire
Severus paced the room not knowing what else to do. He did not feel tired, what he felt was beyond that.But for some odd reason, sleep evaded him. He felt exhausted, knackered...he felt as if he was a bludger that had been beaten for hours non-stop.But, who wouldn't? Considering what he had been through the previous week.True. The war was over now.No more Voldemotr, no more days as a spy. It was all over now. Everything would just be fine. But, alas! What the hell was nagging him so much!? He smirked as he knew what exactly the answer was.He sighed and decided that a small dose of Sleeping Potion would do.
He shivered as he descended the freezing cold marble staircases,barefoot. It had been a long time since he last stayed here, after all he always stayed at Hogwarts and never had the desire to come back. He never liked this place... it brought back memories.... bitter memories of his childhood...of his father and mother...
He was about to let the bitter liquid run freely down his throat but halted when he saw a soft glow coming from the sitting room.He slowly and silently walked upto it and peered through the ajar door.His eyes softened at the sight of her. She was sitting in a fetal position, wrapped in expensive silk sheets, staring right into the fireplace watching how the roaring flames mercilessly destroyed the firewoods.She had been going there every single day since their arrival.She would go and sit there, motionless, not uttering a word, just staring at the fire with lifeless eyes. Ever after that cursed day her eyes would show no sings of emotions.She could be smiling, showing her happiness, but her eyes would never do such thing.It was gone forever, that funny, young, lost look that he used to love.
She looked so inocent... so harmless...so fragile...but alas! He knew she was not.He sighed and approached her silently. She did not notice his presence untill he knelt infront of her. She slowly turned away from the fire and locked her eyes with his. His eyes boring into hers as if wanting to find out what she was thinking. But there was no need, for he knew already."You're still thinking about that, aren't you, Narya?"he said. It was not really a question but a statement.She smiled sadly and broke their gaze. "It's not easy....what if she comes back?"
He gently held her face with his hands and forced her to look at him. "She wont come back if you don't want her to...you're strong... I know you can do it" She didn't seemed convinced but managed a small smile anyway. "Thank you,Severus" "I thought that by this time you would be calling me daddy"he said jokingly with a small chuckle. At this, her smile widened and replied shaking her head "Nu uh...you're not the type" He stood up, affectionately ruffled her hair and prepared to leave.
"Severus..." "Yes?" She pat the seat next to her... "No" " Pleaseeee...." she begged sticking out her lower lip. Severus, not expecting such a childish manner, let out a groan. He walked upto her and snuggled up. "That was very low, you know?"he said looking down. "Yap....I know"Narya replied satisfied with herself. She slowly closed her eyes and let slumber take over her tired body.
He sat there, his exhaustion left behind. He felt fresh and renewed.It was amazing the effect she had on him. It was the first time he had felt this way. He had often wondered how it felt to be loved. He had never understood friendship or love. For him those two words were forbidden for they were synonims for "burden" and "weakness". He thought they weakened and softened ones heart, made you act like some kind of idiot! He suddenly remembered the Marauders and grimaced with disgust. And that Black! He had never undertood him either. The way he treated Potter... the way he protected him, the way he died for him as if he was his real son....
But now.... he knew that he didn't need to be a father to act....well.... fatherly towards someone. Now, he knew what love was. SHE was love... she ment everything to him... No.... She was not love, for that word was not worthy enough to describe what she was. She was a need, an obsession, she was the air for his lungs... She was his daughter, damn it! and nothing would change that... What if he wasn't her real kin!? Who cared?
"Im going soft"he graoned.He sighed and held her tighter as if his life depended on that....He directed his eyes to the fireplace and let his mind drift back to the day he had met her....
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Severus tapped the door of Grimmauld Place and it opened soundlessly. He cursed the damn weather! He had just been to a meeting with deatheaters and was wet through. "Why did that stupid Voldemort had to held the meeting in an opened field!?" While he muttered curses under his breath, he cast a glance at the dusty hall with frayed wallpaper and spotted the youngest of the Weasleys. "You!" he hissed.
The young girl literary jumped and shyly asked." Me? Professor Snape?" Severus groaned and asked in his usual silky voice. "Is there anyone else apart from us, Ms Weasley?" "No" Ginny replied blushing deeply. "Then it IS you, isnt it?" At her lack of reponse, he continued. "Where are the other ones?" "Eh...they ...em are...eh..." "For your own sake, stop stammering!" At that she said rapidly " They are already in the livingroom.The meeting will be starting in five minutes"
And to Ginnys' relief he stormed out of the hall without another word. Before he entered the room he cast a simple but effective spell to dry himself.
When he finally opened the door, nothing but silence met his ears, as if noone was there. But all the main members were ready exept Dumbledore. He let his keen eyes examine them one by one. Lupin was sitting in his usual sofa, next to him sat Moody whose magical eye rested in a glass of water. Tonks was standing by the fireplace staring at the roaring flames, while the Weasleys sat across her. Even the twins have been allowed to join. "Those two are going to be the very end of me" he thought angrily. Mundungus was sitting next to one of them and finally the last one, came foward and stood infront of him.
"Severus, Albus will be here within minutes, please have a sit. You must be tired" Professor Mc Gonagall said gently. He nodded and sat across Lupin. Now that he had a better picture of the werewolf, he noticed that he had dark rings under his eyes.He looked even worse than after a full moon. And that had been a week ago! His eyes held no life. If it hadn't been for the fact that he was breathing, he could have perfectly been a corpse. "This whole Black issue is killikg him for sure." he thought with a tinge of pity.
His trail of thoughts was broken by the Headmasters' entrance."Is everyone here?" He asked in a tired voice. "Yes Albus. Severus here, was the last one" "Any news, Severus?" he asked. Snape stood up and cleared his throat. "Yes, Albus. First of all there are many young ones who are joinning the Deatheaters. Though most of them do it to please their parents or out of fear." Dumbledore nodded gravely and signaled him to continue while the rest listened to Severus' report with heavy hearts." However, there are some who do belive Voldemotrs' cause is the right one and are determined to follow him even if it costs their lives." At this Dumbledores' eyes darkened. "They were all marked today" The headmaster nodded and sighed sorrowfully." Thank you Severus. Again." He smiled saddly at him and Snape went on." He is looking for someone, though I do not know who or why. The only thing I know is that he wants to find him or her egerly and that he has sent many deatheaters to do so."
" Aaa yes, you may sit Severus." He resumed his seat and wondered whether Dumbledore knew something he didn't." That person Voldemot wants to find is a she. He wants her to join him because of her powers. She is not an ordinary witch but a witch born in Arda." Dumbledore explained."An istari, Professor?" asked Lupin.It had been the first time Severus had heard him talk after Blacks' death. His voice was hoarse and had to clear his throat before continuing. "You mean the kind of wizard who lives just in Middle Earth? I thought that that was just a myth." "Well...it's not. Althought she is not an istari. I cannot clasify her for she is ...unique." The old wizard replied simply. "She was found deep in a forest by Michael Geller when she was a mere baby" "Michael Geller? We used to be partners. A great auror! It was a pity when he died" said Moody. "Her name is Narya Geller and she will be joinning the Order. She knows a lot about dark arts, healing and although she is very skillfull at brewing potions, she hasn't had a proper coaching ...Severus?"
Snape raised an eyebrow quizzically."You want me to teach....this woman?" "Teach is not the word I would chose...You would just guide her. She knows a lot, mind you....Besides, if she makes progress, which I'm sure of, she will be able to brew the Wolfbane and therefore give you more time to rest. You DO need some rest" replied Dumbledore. Severus sighed. The classes had just endded and now he would have to teach again! Well...at least he wouldn't be teaching clumsy young students. "Ok I'll do it" At that, the old wizard smiled warmly and said in a lighter tone "Well...then it's set! Let me introduce her to you..."He went out of the room and seconds later came back ushering a short figure wrapped in a black cloak into the room. Her hood was up and noone could see her face."Everyone...this is Narya. Come on...don't be shy!" he told her pushing her weakly foward. Her pale little hands raised and removed the hood to reveal...a girl?
She was a quite short girl in her teens. "She can't be more than fifteen" Severus thought. Her heart-shaped face was framed with long raven hair. Her sharp black eyes, were glued to the floor due to the large number of eyes set on her. There was a long and tense silence that noone dared to break untill..." Professor Dumbledore, with all due respect sire....you must be kidding" one of the Weasleys twins, George, began while the other one prepared to take over him." Yeah...I mean...She can't be older than us." Ms Weasley elbowed him in the ribs as Dumbledore looked surprised at the twins' statement and replied with a tinge of amusement "Yes, she is indeed younger than you two" "And she is still joinning the Order?" asked Charlie and then added before the headmaster could reply. "I know you are not kidding..." He cast a side glance at George."...but she IS very young." Dumbledore sigh tiredly "I thought we had already agreed on that..."
Meanwhile, Severus did not utter a word but stared at the newcomer intently.Externally she would have seemed unafected by the comments the Weasleys brothers were making if it hadn't been for a low noise coming from her. Her jaw was tense and Severus immediately knew that she was grindding her teeths. "Surely, she doesnt want to be called a child"he thought amused.
"No matter what you say, nothing will make me change my mind" exclaimed Dumbledore suddenly "And because she is young she is staying" At that all the members stared at him a little dazed, even Narya raised her face and locked her eyes with his. The acient wizard smiled warmly at her and continued "I know you'd rather stay at your home and that you can take care of yourself but you are just sixteen and have no family at all. Besides, Voldemort is looking for you and you'd be safer here."
There was yet another silence, an awkward one. Though Narya just rolled her eyes and said nothing. As the silence lingered, Dumbledore spoke again. "Well....now let me introduce you to the rest of the Order, Narya...This, is emmm...Tonks-" who was looking threateningly at the headmaster in case he dared to tell her name. " That one is Mundungus Fletcher, all the red-haired ones are the Weasleys. Arthur, Molly, Charlie, William, George....emmm oh! no....that one is George and... Fred. She's Minerva Mc Gonagall, that one is-" "Alastor Moody" Narya finished and then added "Mr Geller had photographs... You were partners, weren't you?" Moody nodded. "You call your father Mr Geller?"asked George. "As far as I'm concerned he is not my father" she replied cooly. Their eyes locked for several seconds untill finally, George broke the gaze. As if sensing the tenseness in the atmosphere, Dumbledore comtinued. "Anyway, the one over there is Remus Lupin and last but not least, Severus Snape. He will be helping you with Potions" She just nodded without looking at him.
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Please review!! *_* (puppy eyes) (sticking out lower lip) ^.^!!
A/N: Ok...This is....an HP/LOTR x-over.....It has some stuff about hp...but it will be mainly LOTRish...later... ^_^!! Enjoy!
Special thankx to *little-lost-one* and Lily Evans0...^.^!!
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The Ring of Fire
Severus paced the room not knowing what else to do. He did not feel tired, what he felt was beyond that.But for some odd reason, sleep evaded him. He felt exhausted, knackered...he felt as if he was a bludger that had been beaten for hours non-stop.But, who wouldn't? Considering what he had been through the previous week.True. The war was over now.No more Voldemotr, no more days as a spy. It was all over now. Everything would just be fine. But, alas! What the hell was nagging him so much!? He smirked as he knew what exactly the answer was.He sighed and decided that a small dose of Sleeping Potion would do.
He shivered as he descended the freezing cold marble staircases,barefoot. It had been a long time since he last stayed here, after all he always stayed at Hogwarts and never had the desire to come back. He never liked this place... it brought back memories.... bitter memories of his childhood...of his father and mother...
He was about to let the bitter liquid run freely down his throat but halted when he saw a soft glow coming from the sitting room.He slowly and silently walked upto it and peered through the ajar door.His eyes softened at the sight of her. She was sitting in a fetal position, wrapped in expensive silk sheets, staring right into the fireplace watching how the roaring flames mercilessly destroyed the firewoods.She had been going there every single day since their arrival.She would go and sit there, motionless, not uttering a word, just staring at the fire with lifeless eyes. Ever after that cursed day her eyes would show no sings of emotions.She could be smiling, showing her happiness, but her eyes would never do such thing.It was gone forever, that funny, young, lost look that he used to love.
She looked so inocent... so harmless...so fragile...but alas! He knew she was not.He sighed and approached her silently. She did not notice his presence untill he knelt infront of her. She slowly turned away from the fire and locked her eyes with his. His eyes boring into hers as if wanting to find out what she was thinking. But there was no need, for he knew already."You're still thinking about that, aren't you, Narya?"he said. It was not really a question but a statement.She smiled sadly and broke their gaze. "It's not easy....what if she comes back?"
He gently held her face with his hands and forced her to look at him. "She wont come back if you don't want her to...you're strong... I know you can do it" She didn't seemed convinced but managed a small smile anyway. "Thank you,Severus" "I thought that by this time you would be calling me daddy"he said jokingly with a small chuckle. At this, her smile widened and replied shaking her head "Nu uh...you're not the type" He stood up, affectionately ruffled her hair and prepared to leave.
"Severus..." "Yes?" She pat the seat next to her... "No" " Pleaseeee...." she begged sticking out her lower lip. Severus, not expecting such a childish manner, let out a groan. He walked upto her and snuggled up. "That was very low, you know?"he said looking down. "Yap....I know"Narya replied satisfied with herself. She slowly closed her eyes and let slumber take over her tired body.
He sat there, his exhaustion left behind. He felt fresh and renewed.It was amazing the effect she had on him. It was the first time he had felt this way. He had often wondered how it felt to be loved. He had never understood friendship or love. For him those two words were forbidden for they were synonims for "burden" and "weakness". He thought they weakened and softened ones heart, made you act like some kind of idiot! He suddenly remembered the Marauders and grimaced with disgust. And that Black! He had never undertood him either. The way he treated Potter... the way he protected him, the way he died for him as if he was his real son....
But now.... he knew that he didn't need to be a father to act....well.... fatherly towards someone. Now, he knew what love was. SHE was love... she ment everything to him... No.... She was not love, for that word was not worthy enough to describe what she was. She was a need, an obsession, she was the air for his lungs... She was his daughter, damn it! and nothing would change that... What if he wasn't her real kin!? Who cared?
"Im going soft"he graoned.He sighed and held her tighter as if his life depended on that....He directed his eyes to the fireplace and let his mind drift back to the day he had met her....
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Severus tapped the door of Grimmauld Place and it opened soundlessly. He cursed the damn weather! He had just been to a meeting with deatheaters and was wet through. "Why did that stupid Voldemort had to held the meeting in an opened field!?" While he muttered curses under his breath, he cast a glance at the dusty hall with frayed wallpaper and spotted the youngest of the Weasleys. "You!" he hissed.
The young girl literary jumped and shyly asked." Me? Professor Snape?" Severus groaned and asked in his usual silky voice. "Is there anyone else apart from us, Ms Weasley?" "No" Ginny replied blushing deeply. "Then it IS you, isnt it?" At her lack of reponse, he continued. "Where are the other ones?" "Eh...they ...em are...eh..." "For your own sake, stop stammering!" At that she said rapidly " They are already in the livingroom.The meeting will be starting in five minutes"
And to Ginnys' relief he stormed out of the hall without another word. Before he entered the room he cast a simple but effective spell to dry himself.
When he finally opened the door, nothing but silence met his ears, as if noone was there. But all the main members were ready exept Dumbledore. He let his keen eyes examine them one by one. Lupin was sitting in his usual sofa, next to him sat Moody whose magical eye rested in a glass of water. Tonks was standing by the fireplace staring at the roaring flames, while the Weasleys sat across her. Even the twins have been allowed to join. "Those two are going to be the very end of me" he thought angrily. Mundungus was sitting next to one of them and finally the last one, came foward and stood infront of him.
"Severus, Albus will be here within minutes, please have a sit. You must be tired" Professor Mc Gonagall said gently. He nodded and sat across Lupin. Now that he had a better picture of the werewolf, he noticed that he had dark rings under his eyes.He looked even worse than after a full moon. And that had been a week ago! His eyes held no life. If it hadn't been for the fact that he was breathing, he could have perfectly been a corpse. "This whole Black issue is killikg him for sure." he thought with a tinge of pity.
His trail of thoughts was broken by the Headmasters' entrance."Is everyone here?" He asked in a tired voice. "Yes Albus. Severus here, was the last one" "Any news, Severus?" he asked. Snape stood up and cleared his throat. "Yes, Albus. First of all there are many young ones who are joinning the Deatheaters. Though most of them do it to please their parents or out of fear." Dumbledore nodded gravely and signaled him to continue while the rest listened to Severus' report with heavy hearts." However, there are some who do belive Voldemotrs' cause is the right one and are determined to follow him even if it costs their lives." At this Dumbledores' eyes darkened. "They were all marked today" The headmaster nodded and sighed sorrowfully." Thank you Severus. Again." He smiled saddly at him and Snape went on." He is looking for someone, though I do not know who or why. The only thing I know is that he wants to find him or her egerly and that he has sent many deatheaters to do so."
" Aaa yes, you may sit Severus." He resumed his seat and wondered whether Dumbledore knew something he didn't." That person Voldemot wants to find is a she. He wants her to join him because of her powers. She is not an ordinary witch but a witch born in Arda." Dumbledore explained."An istari, Professor?" asked Lupin.It had been the first time Severus had heard him talk after Blacks' death. His voice was hoarse and had to clear his throat before continuing. "You mean the kind of wizard who lives just in Middle Earth? I thought that that was just a myth." "Well...it's not. Althought she is not an istari. I cannot clasify her for she is ...unique." The old wizard replied simply. "She was found deep in a forest by Michael Geller when she was a mere baby" "Michael Geller? We used to be partners. A great auror! It was a pity when he died" said Moody. "Her name is Narya Geller and she will be joinning the Order. She knows a lot about dark arts, healing and although she is very skillfull at brewing potions, she hasn't had a proper coaching ...Severus?"
Snape raised an eyebrow quizzically."You want me to teach....this woman?" "Teach is not the word I would chose...You would just guide her. She knows a lot, mind you....Besides, if she makes progress, which I'm sure of, she will be able to brew the Wolfbane and therefore give you more time to rest. You DO need some rest" replied Dumbledore. Severus sighed. The classes had just endded and now he would have to teach again! Well...at least he wouldn't be teaching clumsy young students. "Ok I'll do it" At that, the old wizard smiled warmly and said in a lighter tone "Well...then it's set! Let me introduce her to you..."He went out of the room and seconds later came back ushering a short figure wrapped in a black cloak into the room. Her hood was up and noone could see her face."Everyone...this is Narya. Come on...don't be shy!" he told her pushing her weakly foward. Her pale little hands raised and removed the hood to reveal...a girl?
She was a quite short girl in her teens. "She can't be more than fifteen" Severus thought. Her heart-shaped face was framed with long raven hair. Her sharp black eyes, were glued to the floor due to the large number of eyes set on her. There was a long and tense silence that noone dared to break untill..." Professor Dumbledore, with all due respect sire....you must be kidding" one of the Weasleys twins, George, began while the other one prepared to take over him." Yeah...I mean...She can't be older than us." Ms Weasley elbowed him in the ribs as Dumbledore looked surprised at the twins' statement and replied with a tinge of amusement "Yes, she is indeed younger than you two" "And she is still joinning the Order?" asked Charlie and then added before the headmaster could reply. "I know you are not kidding..." He cast a side glance at George."...but she IS very young." Dumbledore sigh tiredly "I thought we had already agreed on that..."
Meanwhile, Severus did not utter a word but stared at the newcomer intently.Externally she would have seemed unafected by the comments the Weasleys brothers were making if it hadn't been for a low noise coming from her. Her jaw was tense and Severus immediately knew that she was grindding her teeths. "Surely, she doesnt want to be called a child"he thought amused.
"No matter what you say, nothing will make me change my mind" exclaimed Dumbledore suddenly "And because she is young she is staying" At that all the members stared at him a little dazed, even Narya raised her face and locked her eyes with his. The acient wizard smiled warmly at her and continued "I know you'd rather stay at your home and that you can take care of yourself but you are just sixteen and have no family at all. Besides, Voldemort is looking for you and you'd be safer here."
There was yet another silence, an awkward one. Though Narya just rolled her eyes and said nothing. As the silence lingered, Dumbledore spoke again. "Well....now let me introduce you to the rest of the Order, Narya...This, is emmm...Tonks-" who was looking threateningly at the headmaster in case he dared to tell her name. " That one is Mundungus Fletcher, all the red-haired ones are the Weasleys. Arthur, Molly, Charlie, William, George....emmm oh! no....that one is George and... Fred. She's Minerva Mc Gonagall, that one is-" "Alastor Moody" Narya finished and then added "Mr Geller had photographs... You were partners, weren't you?" Moody nodded. "You call your father Mr Geller?"asked George. "As far as I'm concerned he is not my father" she replied cooly. Their eyes locked for several seconds untill finally, George broke the gaze. As if sensing the tenseness in the atmosphere, Dumbledore comtinued. "Anyway, the one over there is Remus Lupin and last but not least, Severus Snape. He will be helping you with Potions" She just nodded without looking at him.
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