Chapter 1: The Letter.
The moment I had been dreading was near; the moment when Severus – my sincere – would be forced between what was right and what was easy. A single letter would tell his fate; die a hero or live long enough to become the villain. My sincere was the hero I needed but did not deserve, because of this he was considered by many to be an outcast. I was certain that a single letter would seal his fate; this was that letter.
Albus,
I am aware that my past has always been a mystery to you; and I hope – no pray – that you never understand why I am who I am.
For once I am doing what is right, only this time I have been found. I was correct to fear retribution should he realise that I have betrayed him. I am blessed to have lived this long, compared to the others who tried to change their destiny.
You are the only one left I can trust. And right now Headmaster I need your help.
Sincere-ly forever yours
Severus.
I was troubled by it's almost goodbye qualities; I feared for my Potions Master, my sincere. I knew he was not one for goodbyes, he had always been a private person; but never had such a letter been addressed to me. It screamed help.