A Star In Heaven
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter in any way shape or form. I do not claim to own him or anything else that may in fact be the thought of the lovely writer Jo Rowling is, please don't sue me. I do however own all original characters in whole or in part that appear in this story. This story is not HBP compliant, though quite a few things are taken from that book; again I own nothing except for the plot and original characters. Thank you for reading! -GypsyJade
A/n: I am aware that I never finished Emerald Eyes, for those of you who read it and those 8 of you who reviewed I'm sorry but think of this as the new and improved version. I would like to point out that anything underlined and in italics is happening in dreamland. Anything solely in italics is thought. Enjoy.
Chapter 1:
Haunting Eyes
It was a chilling night as the footsteps hurried along the completely deserted cobbled street, with every dainty step the dilapidated remnants of what was known as a great house loomed ever closer. That was the landmark that caused anticipation to bubble up inside the figure, an old rusted street sign squeaked loudly in the looming silence reading "Spinner's End". The last house on this pitiful excuse of a street came into view, the only one where even a faint promise of light dared seep through the curtains hung on the bottom window. As a delicate gloved hand reached out for the door, one last desperate look was spared the hauntingly silent street before the impending knock on the door was allowed.
"Severus! Severus you must help me!" the voice of a woman filled the air and indeed on the other side of the now opened door stood the esteemed Hogwarts Potions Master looking impassive though his eyes betrayed a slight since of confusion. He stood aside allowing the body to enter as a small worn sitting room was revealed.
"Narcissa what a pleasant surprise, what brings you to my door on such hours of the night no less?" Severus lead the woman to a worn couch where she sat after throwing off her cloak and wringing her hands.
"I must speak with you. It is of the most importance and could not wait a moment longer." Her voice did nothing to hide the obvious near hysterical concern that was etched into her very being. Severus frowned further and held a hand up to stop her from continuing. He very calming and almost boredly pointed his wand at a seemingly innocent bookcase. With a crash of white light the bookcase slid over to reveal a hidden staircase and a disgruntled looking man, who on further inspection proved to be Wormtail.
"Narcissa I trust you know Wormtail. Wormtail as you can see we have a guest I do think it would be best if you fetched us some of my elf made wine." Narcissa sighed somewhat exasperatedly and nodded.
"I am not here to serve you!" Wormtail squeaked though the entire time avoiding Severus' eye. The sight really was something to see, as Wormtail's left hand caressed his right which looked as if it were covered in a silver glove he looked everywhere but at Severus who in turn laughed cruelly at the pitiful excuse of a man cowering before him.
"I believe the Dark Lord placed you here to assist me, surely that is clear indication you are no longer in his graces." Something caught Severus' eye as he quickly straightened his face into the ever present scowl.
"Then back to your room you are not needed" Wormtail scampered up the hidden stairs as the bookshelf replaced itself. The soft clinks of glass was heard in the unsettling silence that filled the house once again, someone was bringing the tray with the wine but before the identity could be revealed another white light was shot at the abused bookcase. Squeaking and more scampering was heard before a door somewhere above was slammed closed.
"Severus enough with all these distractions I must speak with you before Bella realizes I am gone" Narcissa's voice was on the edge of hysteria as a third figure joined them in the sitting room.
"You have plenty of time before that Auntie Cissa, drink some wine and relax your nerves." The figure of another woman, though young by her voice came into view though off focus, her most prominent feature were unearthly silver eyes.
"Rose?" Narcissa's blue eyes widened and a gloved hand came up to the younger woman's face tracing it with motherly love.
"Aye, do not fret Auntie, Severus has told me what troubled him and surely what you have come tonight to ask help with. I shall take care of it" the voice soothed the older witch's nerves though she hastily pushed back a loose strand of hair and looked nervously at her niece.
"You promise you can keep him safe? I know it is vengeance for Lucius' failure but he is my only son! The Dark Lord …ha…can't…he doesn't expect him to be able to do the task I know! He is punishing my son for what his father has done wrong! How can you help me? I came to ask Severus to perhaps change his mind." With flustered words she looked back at Severus' face to find him only shaking his head.
"You as well as I know that when the Dark Lord is angry nothing can sway his plans, and for one I am not foolish enough to try." Severus pushed his black hair, which many thought to be greasy when in fact it was purely too thin to withstand everyday abuse well, out of his sallow face as he looked upon the two. It was the young woman who broke the silence that had passed between them with only Narcissa's drowning gulps of wine.
"I promise you I can do it Auntie, and I am prepared to make the Unbreakable Vow to calm your mind, if Severus would so kindly concede to be our bonder" The silver eyes almost glowed with determination as Narcissa nodded in agreement and looked to Severus who with a defeated sigh pulled out his wand and touched it to the two clasped hands.
After a few shaky breaths Narcissa finally spoke never straying her eyes from her niece's liquid mercury orbs though her voice sounded each time softer and farther away as she spoke.
"Will you,…Rose, watch over my son, Draco, as he attempts to fulfill the Dark Lord's wishes?"
"I will" answered Rose never blinking.
A thin tongue of brilliant flame issued from Severus' want and wound it's way around the women's hands.
"And will you to the best of your ability, protect him from harm?"
"I will" her voice dropping with emotion as another lick of flame bounded itself on their hands.
"And, should it prove best and necessary, will you care for him as if he were your own and lead him down the correct path, even if it is in defiance of the Dark Lord's orders?"
"I will." A small smile threatened the corners of Rose's lips as the final flame completed the vow like a burning snake, there was no out now.
Harry shot up panting and sweat dripping down his face, of all the nightmares he had endured, this one worried him the most. For the first time in his life, Harry was haunted by not evil red eyes, but passionate silver orbs who had no name and no significant owner.
A/n: I know it's short but it's all you need for now. This is probably the shortest chapter if not one of them. Let me know what you think and I'll post more up soon people. Happy Holidays! -GypsyJade