TITLE: Dangerous Liaison
AUTHOR NAME: Marlena R. Snape
CATEGORY: Angst
SUB-CATEGORY: Suspense
RATING: PG-13 to R. There's some swearing, some trickery, some sexual content.
DISTRIBUTION: Ask and you might receive.
GENRE: Harry Potter AU - Alternate Universe.
CAST: Lena Snape OC, Draco Malfoy, Oliver Wood, Lucius Malfoy, Severus Snape, Krystal Wood-Snape OC, Sirius Black, Narcissa Black-Malfoy, Mia Carmola-Black OC, Angel Raye (Malfoy) OC, Dravin Black OC, to name a few for now.
Summary: The great, deadly Lord Voldemort had huge plans for the future of his legacy. Plans, that nobody would be able to destroy. Taking two of his most loyal followers, Severus Snape and Lucius Malfoy, once both wed, and established, assisted ever-so-slightly in one of the most beautiful moment between lovers. Birth of their first child. In such a case, their only child. Lucius and his wife Narcissa had a little boy, named Draco - while Severus and his wife Krystal, had a little girl named Lena.
Lucius and Severus knew the purpose of the dark lord's interest in their children. It wasn't long after the birth of Lena and Draco, that Voldemort was taken down and all but eliminated by the power of an infant, named Harry Potter. Lucius and Severus swore, that they would do whatever it took to prevent their children from meeting, let alone leading on to anything that could happen in the future. Would the power of followers of the dark lord be able to rally against his force? Just how long could they avoid, the inevitable?
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, except for Lena Snape and credit to Krystal Wood-Snape and Dravin Black. Everything in this story is fiction, and I'm keeping this as true to the work as J.K Rowling, as physically possible, while creating my own scenario, inside of the Slytherin house, and lifestyle. Hopefully, my initial story will come out as good as my idea… haha. Just to state, this has little to do with the actual events in the stories, though - you'll notice some authentic quotes. Note: In this, I'm going to do whatever it takes to make Draco AND Lena respectively, two of the biggest antagonists you've ever seen. Let's see if I succeed. Also, aside from the obvious, this has nothing to do with "Heir Of Snape". So don't assume things because you've read "H.o.S" to the point it went.
Chapter One: In Memories, It Begins
One such day for Narcissa and Lucius Malfoy, they'd never forget - was the time of the winter solace. December 21rst. The birth of their first child, their only child as it would come to be, was one of the happier moments the couple shared. Their relationship at first, was based on power -- since their days in school, that's all Lucius desired. Narcissa Black, just wanted Lucius to love her. Since they went to school together, she had found her heart yearning for him, and just wanted him to show her the same affection she showed him. After their time at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a few years removed, her wishes came true, and Lucius asked Narcissa to be his wife.
The two married, and she married right into the world of dark that Lucius found so comfortable. Into a world of corruption, denial, betrayal, a world - of darkness. Lucius was in high rank with the Dark Lord, Voldemort, he-who-must-not-be-named. Narcissa just cared that she finally had Lucius, she only cared to the point that she did whatever Lucius asked of her within the order. One person that Narcissa was so familiar with within the order, was the wife of Severus Snape. It was a girl that was in their same year at school, and a girl that Narcissa went so far as to call her friend. Krystal Wood.
Krystal was born into a family of Gryffindor spirits. A long line of attendants of Hogwarts School, who resided in the house of courage, and bravery, of maroon and gold. She was the only Wood to recent memory or family history, to ever be sorted into a separate house than Gryffindor. She was sorted into Slytherin, where she initially met Narcissa, Lucius, and Severus. Though, everyone picked on and insulted Severus, she cared for him. Despite his arguments to her advances, saying 'she deserved better than Snivelus', Krystal never gave up.
Krystal's brother, Nero Wood, who was her twin - was sorted into Gryffindor. He was an instigator along with the Marauder Clan (Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew) that would play horrible tricks on Severus, and insult him almost on a daily bases. This made things very unbearable in the Wood household over vacations, such to the point, Krystal found herself spending time with Narcissa over various portions of the breaks. Narcissa's cousin, Sirius Black, made mild advances toward Miss Wood while she stayed with Narcissa, to which, Krystal ignored to the best of her ability.
While shopping for school, heading into their 7th year at Hogwarts, Narcissa and Krystal were spending time in Diagon Alley. Running in to two people they would have never expected to, was Lucius and Severus - to which they took time to talk. But the same time, James Potter, Sirius Black, and Nero Wood were there, doing what they did best. Causing mayhem.
"Well well well," Nero said with an amused smile, as Krystal stepped behind Severus. "I never would have expected to run into the infamous Snivelus and the mean bitch posse."
"Shut up, Nero!" Krystal snapped at her brother, which caused Sirius to look a little inquired.
"It makes a man think," Sirius said with an charming smile, as he glanced from Narcissa, to Krystal. "You, uh - kiss your mum with that mouth, doll face?"
"Shove off, Sirius." Narcissa said with an annoyed glare. "She doesn't need your, attempt at attractive. Nor your filthy advances." She glanced toward Krystal, Severus, and Lucius. "Can we just, go?"
"And leave the party? Wow, you're no fun." James said, as Lucius himself stepped forward, looking at James with a furious scowl.
"Why don't you do something entertaining, Potter. Like all go play with that filthy little half-breed your 'friend' Sirius calls a girlfriend…"
James and Nero had to hold Sirius back, as the short tempered Black was ready to lunge at Malfoy for his cheek. The female in which Lucius spoke so cruelly of, was a former friend of his, a Ravenclaw, named Mia Carmola - the girlfriend of Sirius Black. Lucius smirked smugly, as Severus was trying to hide a smile, and Narcissa just grinned deviously as she stood behind Lucius.
"It's almost criminal that you'd stoop yourself so low, to befriend, and take to bed a piece of garbage like her, Sirius. You besmirch the name Black, that my dear Narcissa holds in such high regard…"
"If you don't shut up, Malfoy…" Sirius said, his formerly jubilant mood absolutely ruined, as James whispered something in his friend's ear.
"He wants you angry, don't give him the satisfaction…"
"But it's Mia." Sirius said, sneering at James. "You don't get it, do you?"
"I do…" James said with a sigh, shaking his head. "Look at me with Lily…"
"Yes, let's just all LOOK at you with your beloved mudblood…" Lucius quipped with an eye roll, as Krystal and Narcissa both giggled, whispering words of praise to the blonde Slytherin prince. "I'd rather not…"
"Eat your words, James…" Sirius said, as he took an angered breath, glancing toward Narcissa, who seemed absolutely enthralled by Malfoy. "Find this whole lot funny, do you?"
"For once, dear cousin, you're right about something." Narcissa said with a smirk, as she crossed her arms against her chest. "You act as if I wouldn't be. I can't stand you, and I can't stand your little peons you call friends…"
"Just like I equally can't stand you," Krystal said, in direction of Nero - who just rolled his eyes.
"Which is why they've found their nitch with us." Lucius said coolly, as he put his arm around Narcissa, and looked toward Severus. "Shall we?"
"Yes." Severus said shortly, as he extended his hand to Krystal. "Care to join me?" He barely was able to finish his question, before the enthusiastic Wood grabbed his hand, nodding her head.
"Of course. Let's go. These, 'gentlemen', aren't worth our time."
"Use that term loosely, dear." Lucius said, as he lead Narcissa past, intentionally brushing his shoulder against James and Sirius as he walked between them, scoffing as he glanced back at them. "See you losers at school…"
That was the summer, the end of rather, that Krystal and Severus began seeing each other. As stated, it wasn't for a few years after they left school, that Narcissa and Lucius became engaged to be married. When Severus and Krystal got together that summer, they went through 7th year as a couple, not letting anyone destroy their new found love. They went through the daily comments tossed out by James, Sirius, and even her own brother, but she was teaching Severus to stand up for himself against the Marauders, and against her brother.
Severus and Krystal married a couple years earlier than Lucius and Narcissa. They weren't even two years removed from school, when Severus married her. Things changed for him once within the order - but changed further when he became the potions master at Hogwarts, the one place where he was tortured throughout his childhood. Becoming head of Slytherin house was something Severus was proud of, it gave him a sense of responsibility - and even more so - a sense of power within the institution of his humiliation.
Years past, and Narcissa and Krystal found themselves meeting up on numerous occasions. Shopping, dinning with mutual friends, events, everywhere. With Narcissa playing the perfect 'dime piece wife' of Lucius, and Krystal content with the life her and Severus were creating, both seemed to be happy in their choosing. Both were pretty well off, as well. Severus and Lucius were both into money, because of their loyal services to the dark lord, and family hand down, as well. Snape was also working feverishly for his keeping - which would eventually prove fruitful for the devious Slytherin head of house.
It was at a particular event in the summer of Narcissa finding out of her pregnancy with Lucius' child. She was excited, more than usual when she talked with Krystal, but Krystal was in the same delighted attitude. Both men knew of what made their wives the happiest, and for once in what may have seemed - his entire life - Lucius was happy. Severus had a smile that just wouldn't leave his crescent moon curved lips, and his dark eyes seemed to be like stars against velvet twilight. He was over-the-moon pleased.
"Narcissa, you're never going to be believe it," Krystal said surely, as the two women talked amongst themselves at a banquet, packed with other high priority, highly known witches and wizards. "It's what I've always dreamed of…"
"I have news for you as well," Narcissa told her friend with a smile. "You go first…"
"What is Krystal so giddy for?" Lucius asked Severus off to the side, looking almost confused. "I've never seen her so…"
"So happy," Severus said with a smile, as he watched his wife. "She's absolutely glowing, isn't she Lucius?"
"It's, almost sickening, my friend…" Lucius said with a soft laugh, which caused Severus to laugh quietly the same. "But Narcissa is quite pleased, as well. Her and I have had some news of late."
"Wonderful I imagined, yes?" Severus questioned, as Lucius told him quietly. If his eyes could have got any larger at any given point, poor Severus would have been picking them off the floor. "Are you certain?"
"Incredibly," Lucius said, as he looked taken aback by the reaction. "What's the matter with you?"
"Narcissa, I'm pregnant!" Krystal exclaimed cheerfully, as Narcissa had almost the same reaction as Severus. Krystal's eyes were still lit like a Christmas tree, as she looked confused. "What's the matter? What's wrong?"
"I am, too!" Narcissa said, as both women just shrieked. They embraced in a hug, as Lucius looked stunned.
"It's - surreal…"
"It's improbable." Severus said, before glancing at Lucius. "It can't be coincidence… all this time, and now? You don't think…"
"Voldemort has nothing to do with this," Lucius said, "I'm sure of it…"
"I am hoping you're right, Lucius." Severus replied, as he watched the two happy women continue their mild mannered celebration. "I really hope you're right…"
On January 2nd, Severus and Krystal gave birth to a little girl. Deciding with the name, they gave her Lena. Just literally days previously, December 21rst, is when Draco was born to the Malfoy's. It was at a later meeting of Voldemort's order, that the dark lord made recognition to the births. The words that were spoken at that meeting, brought to the attention of the new father's, that their lord and keeper was in fact - partially responsible for their coincidental joyous event respectively. With Voldemort, everything happened for a reason, he always had means behind the actions. This would be no different.
It was later the same year, that Voldemort met his match. After murdering James and Lily Potter, the Dark Lord was all but executed himself, by the most unlikely a source. An infant child, with shimmering green eyes, named Harry Potter. The son of Lily and James. With the love his mother possessed, that saved the child's life, Voldemort was destroyed, and his order almost fell to pieces. It was Lucius who helped pick up the pieces, but Severus distanced himself ever-so-slightly from the order, to take care of his daughter.
The children were growing up so quickly, and by the time she was four, Lena knew what was ahead of her. She knew she was a witch, just like she knew her father taught classes at a school called Hogwarts. She dreamt of going to that school, to see her father teach, and learn from him, but he taught her in potions, perfecting her craft from the get go. On the Malfoy side, Draco was taking under his father's consideration, learning from him about the family. About the dark lord, about the dark arts.
At 10, before starting school for the first time, the father's met at a pub near Knockturn Alley. One place they wouldn't have been expected to be at that given time. They had to think of something to prevent their children from meeting. And if they both attended the same school, it was inevitable they'd meet. Not knowing the exact make up, or design of Voldemort's plan, both Lucius and Severus were unsure of what to do. Something was in fact figured, though. An understanding between the two, that their wives would never have to know of. It was the one secret Severus was willing to keep from Krystal, even after being married for so long. He honored his vows to her, however, this was the safety of his daughter he had to worry about, as well. Lucius was looking out for Draco, knowing one day, he would be the one to carry on the Malfoy name, and continue the legacy of one of the most famous names in the wizarding world.
"They can't both go to Hogwarts," Lucius said - as Severus nodded his head in agreement.
"No, they can't." He said, "I do however know, Lena has shown some serious interest in Beauxbaton's Academy…"
"A decent choice," Lucius replied. "Draco has shown such a keen interest in Durmstrang, but Narcissa is strongly against it. She can't bare to have him so far from home."
"Should Lena just go to Beauxbaton's, and Draco to Hogwarts?"
"That may rest Narcissa's heart an ease," Lucius said. "It's almost, annoying, how that bloody woman is so attached to Draco. I myself am, but I do care about his education. Durmstrang is exceptional."
"I agree," Severus said, as Lucius smirked.
"We know Hogwarts has but one decent professor, in the entire lot."
"You surely must mean Minerva," Severus retorted of Professor McGonagall - Transfiguration Professor and the head of Gryffindor house, before both gentlemen shared a chuckle. "But I think it's settled. Lena will enjoy the news that she gets to go to Beauxbaton's."
"And I can only imagine what Draco will have to say when I tell him the, wonderful, news about Hogwarts." Lucius said, as Severus nodded to himself.
"Madam Maxime is will be thrilled to know of Lena's interest to go to Beauxbaton's."
The 11th birthdays came and past, and it was time for both to start school. Lena was absolutely thrilled to hear of the news she was allowed to go to Beauxbaton's, but naturally asked why she couldn't attend Hogwarts with him, meaning her father. Severus had to tell her, the other students may have shown jealousy, and assumed he would favor her because of her being his daughter. She seemed to understand well enough, and went back to joy of starting at Beauxbaton's. Another reason, was rumor had it, Harry Potter was coming to Hogwarts.
Draco received the word of having to attend Hogwarts, and logically, the Prince of the Malfoy family was irate. He argued about wanting to attend Durmstrang, but finally caved - and accepted regardless, he was going to Hogwarts. Lucius felt fulfilled that he was able to sway the lad, and it made things easier to keep his child separated from his long time friend Severus' daughter. Until they knew what Voldemort's design was, they couldn't risk anything -- and with Voldemort being 11 years removed from his grave power, they were in a bind. Was it possible for them to keep the children separated in a world like the wizarding world? Time would tell.
Lena was brought school shopping the first time, by her mother Krystal, and her cousin on her mother's side, her Uncle Nero's son Oliver. (His parents Nero and Katherine both despised Krystal and the Snape's but never denied Oliver a chance to get to know them.) Oliver knew all about shopping for school, as he was going into his third year at Hogwarts. At the same time, Draco was with his father in Knockturn Alley, shopping for a few items that were needed for the family's manor. Draco boredly looked around the shops, as he trailed along with his father, before going to purchase his school supplies for Hogwarts. He always waited just outside, it's where he felt most comfortable, and also -- wasn't yelled at for touching anything. He always had the bad habit of what his father called 'fingeritious'.
They nearly came to meeting that day, as Draco wandered out of Knockturn Alley, as Lena, Krystal, and Oliver walked into Flourish and Blotts. Malfoy noticed Wood, and the Gryffindor cloak, and sneered, pressing his back against the wall with a scowl on his face, his arms crossed. Lena had entered the shop before Oliver and her mother, the first of a long line of close calls in Diagon Alley that day. They nearly ran into each other at the Quidditch shop, as Oliver had to go in for a few supplies for the year. Draco was examining brooms at the same time, while Lena stood near the door, her arms crossed, as she stood wearing a regular black cloak, no house crest. Draco had in fact looked at her, and an inquiring look crossed his face. It was almost like he was going to walk over, but a familiar feeling of a large hand grabbed his shoulder. He looked up quickly, and there stood his father Lucius Malfoy.
"Is something the matter, father?" Draco asked, a little confused, to the manner of his father grabbing him. Lucius just shook his head.
"You're straying, again…" Lucius said. "We don't have much time to get all of your things before your mother gets back from shopping in Paris." he said with a perceptible cringe. "Keep close, so you don't get lost."
"I've been here before," Draco said dryly. "How could I get lost?"
"It's possible." Lucius said, as he glanced off to the side, noticing Krystal leaving the shop with Oliver and Lena. "Just, stay close, alright? We need to finish things up as soon as possible."
"Father?" Draco asked, as Lucius looked down at him. "Who was that girl?"
"Who?" Lucius played off as if he didn't notice, as Draco looked at his father, as if he were insane.
"The girl you were just bloody looking at," Draco retorted, "I'm not blind…"
"Mind your attitude, Draco." Lucius said harshly, as Draco looked down.
"I'm sorry, father…"
"She's a Beauxbaton's student. It's none of your concern." Lucius said, as Draco gave an understanding nod. Lucius sighed under his breath.
By the end of the trip to Diagon Alley, Lucius was sweating bullets. He was going to have to find a way to get Severus to inform him of their trips to Diagon Alley, so he could make sure Draco wasn't there. It was for their own good. They'd thank their parents later in life, if they could manage to pull it off. But with close call after close call, wasn't it just a matter of time before the parents weren't watching, and one of them spoke? Maybe -- or maybe Severus and Lucius could contain and conquer the impossible.
As the students loaded onto the trains for the long trip to Hogwarts, Lucius went back to the Malfoy Manor. As he walked in, Narcissa was right there to ask how everything went. Giving her short explanation, 'fine', he walked into this study, pulling out a sheet of parchment paper. Grabbing a quill from his desk and ink jar, he decided to send a letter to Severus at Hogwarts, as he was already there. It was a quick note, so it would get there before the students arrived, and Draco was sorted into Slytherin. It had to be that way, anyway.
Severus,
The almost unfortunate happened today. Lena and Draco were literally, just moments away from meeting. She was of course, with Krystal and her nephew, and Draco naturally was wandering. He inquired as to her name, and I had to tell him she was nobody. Forgive me, dear friend, but you know the condition of our absolute confidentiality. When I come to Hogwarts for a visit, you and I need to have a much required talk. We need to figure a way out to go to Diagon Alley with Draco and Lena, without drawing too much attention. The attention in which I speak, is the children seeing each other. Call me paranoid, but it's rather to be safe than sorry is it not? We'll concoct a schedule in meeting. It's the only way. Speak to you soon, Severus. Until then, take good care of my son, he needs the guidance of a smart man while out of my supervision. You can show him the right ways. Give the lad some character, and teach him the ways of the Slytherin house that I have not yet covered. I trust in you. -Lucius
A/N: Chapter One is fin, and chapter two is right on the way. -M.S