A/N: Some of it's mine. Most of it is J. K. Rowling's. I'm back! More like Jadis is back. Hope you guys enjoy this chapter and tell me what you think. Constructive criticism is always accepted.

A Ruined Summer

"I'm staying where?" Jadis yelled.

She was standing in the middle of Dumbledore's office with her father and Dumbledore.

"You'll be staying with the Malfoy's over summer break." Snape repeated. "I don't like the idea of you staying there either, but it was the Dark Lord's request."

"Demand, you mean. I am really starting to not like this guy. He can ruin everyone else's life, but mess with me and my family… This sucks." Jadis said.

Jadis was pacing. Dumbledore was just sitting there, letting this happen.

"Can't you do something?" Jadis asked him. "Like, say that in order to keep up the appearance that my dad's still your spy that I have to stay at headquarters."

Dumbledore looked up at Snape.

"Is that possible?" He asked.

"It could be. But the Dark Lord was intent on her staying the summer at the Malfoy's." Snape said. "He wants to keep her under 'observation'."

Jadis stopped pacing and threw herself into a chair with a sigh.

"There we go. My summer ruined again. Maybe I should start a hot line. If you would like to add to the 'ways to ruin Jadis's life' list press one. And the number can be 1-800-Fu…" Jadis began but Snape popped her mouth before she could finish.

"Do not finish that number!" he said.

Jadis looked at him and smiled.

"All I was going to say was 1-800-Fudge-You." Jadis said innocently.

They all three knew that that wasn't what she was about to say.

"All the same, watch your mouth. Or I'll wash it out with soap." He said. "Are your things packed?"

Jadis nodded.

"Well, we'd best head to the Malfoy's. They are expecting us by Floo Powder." Snape said.

"Us? You mean you're coming with me?" Jadis asked hopefully.

"Of course. I wouldn't throw you to the snakes. Yet." He said.

"Oh, now I really reassured." Jadis said sarcastically.

Jadis got up and stood by the fireplace.

"I don't suppose you'd let me stay with Vaughn?" Jadis asked.

Snape looked at her.

"Didn't think so." Jadis sighed.

"You might see him around though. He and young Malfoy are still friends." Snape said. The way he said it, Jadis couldn't help but think that he was hiding something from her.

"Step into the fire and say 'Malfoy Manor'." Snape said, handing her some Floo powder.

Jadis did as she was instructed and then closed her eyes as she started to spin. When she next opened them she was standing in a magnificent sitting room. The colors were, yep you guessed it, green and silver. Snape came out behind her and put a hand on her shoulder.

"Ah. It seems our guests have arrived." Lucius Malfoy stood in the doorway. "Draco, Narcissa, come in here please."

It took all of Jadis's will power not to lunge at him and strangle him. Her self control failed when Draco walked in. All of a sudden a book from a bookshelf fell off the bookcase.

"Must have been the wind." Lucius said as he walked over to pick it up.

Snape's grip on Jadis's shoulder tightened slightly. She looked at him with her eyes wide with innocence. She then turned her gaze to the woman behind Draco. She was tall, thin, blond, and looked as if something foul was under her nose.

"My wife, Narcissa." Lucius said, waving his hand in her direction. "Narcissa, this is Jadis, Severus' daughter."

"Charmed." She said.

Jadis snorted. Snape's grip on her shoulder tightened once again.

"Likewise." Jadis said with false happiness.

"Lucius, I have other affairs to attend to. Make sure you keep an eye on her. She can be… ah… quite troublesome when she wants to." Snape said.

"Of course Severus. Jadis will be quite… safe in the Manor." Lucius said.

Snape turned her around and put both of his hands on her shoulders. He got down on her level. She was going on fifteen and was still five foot.

"Behave. Don't blow the Manor up, don't throw things and please, don't redecorate." Snape said, looking into her eyes.

"Are you sure?" Jadis asked. "It's so dreary. Green and silver?"

"Don't." Snape said. Then he leaned toward her ear and whispered, "I'll get you out as soon as I can. Hopefully before your birthday."

Jadis's birthday was July 24th. It was July 6th. She might be able to hold out that long.

"That would be the best birthday gift." Jadis whispered.

Snape pulled back.

"Lucius, Draco, Narcissa, Good day." Snape said. He gave Jadis one last look and then he was gone through the fireplace.

They all stood there, looking, well glaring at each other.

"Draco, why don't you show Jadis her room." Lucius said. "Her things have already arrived."

"Yes father." Draco said.

He motioned for Jadis to follow and she did, reluctantly. They walked up an extremely large and elegant staircase and then through a maze of hallways. They stopped at a door near the end of a hallway. It was in between two other doors Jadis assumed to be bedrooms.

"This is your room. Mine is to the right, my parents to the left. Someone will be here to get you for dinner." Draco said.

He waited until she had opened the door and then he was gone. Of course, they put her in between both rooms. There was no way out. Jadis walked in and gasped at the sight of the room. It was of course green and silver, but there was a large window at the far end of the room that looked out over the back yard. There was a balcony. The room had a large dresser, mirror, two bookcases, and a desk with drawers and a very large bed. In the middle of the bed was Artruso, lying on his side, enjoying the quiet. There was a door that led to a bathroom. Jadis walked to the window and opened it. She stepped out onto the balcony and was amazed at the sight. Large trees and a garden made out the landscape. It was so beautiful. How could such evil people, live in such a beautiful place?

Jadis walked back into the room and found that her clothes had indeed been put away. She then turned back to the room. Green and silver quickly became aqua. Jadis sighed, her work was done. She decided to get a shower before dinner and then, she would see just how… safe she was in the Manor.

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