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I seemed to be the only one who hadn't had a thing to drink. Lucius wasn't exactly sober, but he still managed to drag me to The Leaky Cauldron. He was trying, I supposed, to mask the pain. Who could blame him? Narcissa had left with Draco, and Lord Voldemort was eating him alive.

I was shown to a room upstairs. As I opened the door, I was abruptly greeted by a death eater by the name of Barlett and a young girl. She had hidden her face behind her long brown curly hair, and it occurred to me that she wasn't wearing a top. In place of her legs there was a glittering pearly tail. Barlett was in her face, but she stared at the floor.

"Barlett. That's enough, you've had your chance," said Lucius, pulling him away. "Now, Serena, look who I brought with me. It's professor Snape from Hogwarts. He's in the mood for a good shagging. You'll give him what he wants, won't you?"

"Lucius, I really don't-"

"Nonsense, Severus."

She continued staring at the floor.

"WON'T YOU?" He grabbed her face in his hand and held her jaw tight. His fingers crushed down on her tiny neck, and she pulled at the hand, trying desperately to free herself. He turned her to face me. She looked in my eyes. Her own, green as they were, filled with tears. There was blood on her pale cheek, and I could see more on her wrist. She slowly nodded her head, still staring into my eyes. He let her go with a flick of his wrist. After standing up, he bent down again just to shove her to the floor. Her beautiful little head hit the wood hard, and a horrible crack split the air. He pulled a knife on her and made a deep slice in her shoulder.

"Now, if you don't give him what he wants, that won't be the last blade you feel, got it?"

She nodded again, her head still on the floor. She slowly sat up again, her eyes blank and brimmed with tears.

"I'll leave you to it, Severus." He shut the door, and I heard the click of a key and footsteps down the stairs.

"So, do it then."

I turned to face her. She was captivatingly beautiful. I kept my eyes up, trying hard not to stare at her tail.

"Do what?" I asked softly.

"Shag me. Cut me. Slice me open. Break me down and sell me for parts. He's locked us in so you've got all night."

"I have no intention of shagging you, dear girl. I feel truly dreadful about what's happened here. Please-," I said, pulling off my long cloak. "Allow me." I draped it carefully around her shoulders, carefully leaving it off of the long slice still glistening with blood. I sat down on the floor beside her and began to examine the wound. She shied away at my touch.

"It's alright, I'm just trying to help."

"Thank you," she said, wrapping the cloak tighter around herself. She pulled her hair off of the bloodied shoulder, allowing me to see it better. She was so fragile, like a porcelain doll.

"How did they take you?" I asked her, still eying the cut.

"They came for me. It's become a sort of game for them. They come onto the grounds and take us from the black lake a few nights a week."

"And they rape you?"

"Yes sir."

"And you never went to the headmaster about this?"

"I don't know Headmaster Dumbledore personally, sir. Besides, it's not his job to look after me. I'm not all that important."

"Don't say that! You can't let them do this to you. You should have gone to Albus."

She nodded. I reached into my robes, feeling around for my wand.

"It's not there," she said. "I saw Lucius take it when you weren't looking."

"Damn. I'm sorry-"

"Serena, sir, and please, there is no need to apologize. What's done is done."

I paused for a long while, trying to figure what to say.

"Has he- used contraceptives with you?"

"No."

"What?"

"Lucius is a man who's done his research. Mermaids can only get pregnant if they find the right person. That's how it's always been."

"Oh, right," I said, recalling my early Defense Against the Dark Arts classes. I looked around the candle lit room. There was a single bed in the corner, with a small table beside it. "You should get some sleep."

"No, I'll stay awake. He'll be coming up soon. He likes to check up on things when he's not in the bed with me," she said, finally lifting her head to meet my eyes.

"Please, I'll wake you if I hear him coming," I motioned to the bed.

"Very well, sir."

"Please, call me Severus."

She nodded once more. I looked down to see her pearly tail melting away into a pair of skinny legs. She stood up and readjusted my long black cloak. I stepped aside and watched her make her way over to the bed. She settled in beneath the covers, but didn't close her eyes.

"He'll think it odd if you're not in the bed with me."

"Pardon?"

"I'm not asking for trouble, just a precaution. I'd rather not have him walk in on you cueing at the door."

"Right." I walked over and did my best to lie in the bed without touching her. The woolen blanket felt good against my cold skin. I tried to readjust the sheet, but I brushed my hand against her bare back.

"Oh, I-"

"It's fine. Don't apologize. I don't bite."

I smiled at this. "Sorry."

A few minutes went by, and I heard Lucius' heavy boots coming up the stairs. I shook Serena's shoulder, and whispered in her ear, "Serena, wake up." She sat up, just in time for Lucius to come bursting through the door.

"How is she Severus?" he said. "Oh, don't tell me- you haven't. Typical Severus."

"But I-"

"Don't lie. I know you too well. I'm not leaving until I see you grunting and groaning."

"But-" I protested, now sitting up.

"Come on, it'll be good for you Severus."

I knew that he was serious. As much as it pained me, I would have to shag the poor trembling girl beside me. My heart raced in my chest, and I knew that she could hear it beating. I slowly moved to lay on top of her under the sheet, and leaned close to whisper, "Forgive me."

With that I took off my shirt, unbuttoned my trousers, and began attacking her neck with soft kisses. I didn't dare kiss her lips, I at least wanted to leave them untouched. I slowly made my way down to her bare breast, and kissed delicately. I could see the tears in her eyes, and I felt one fall from her cheek onto my hand. It burned on my skin. I could feel the organ in my pants hardening, and I groaned with pain. I didn't want to go through with this.

She's just a child! I told myself. How could you do this?

She was sobbing now, not looking at me as I continued to kiss her neck. She reached up and wrapped her arms around my waist, digging her nails into my skin. I looked at her, trying to get her to meet my gaze. She slowly looked up at me, her green eyes brimming with more hot tears. I muttered an I'm sorry and with a thrust of my hips, entered her. She bucked up and I felt her nails clawing into my back. A little sound escaped her throat, but I couldn't tell if it was pleasure or a cry. I groaned as quietly as I could, unable to control myself. I thrust slowly at first, then began to escalate. I could feel myself climbing towards orgasm. With one final cry of pain from Serena, I came. I groaned again, now hot and sweaty. I felt so dirty, and as I looked down again, I saw that she had her head turned away, trying to hide more tears. I slowly lay back down beside her, my breathing heavy and my heart beating harder than ever. I buttoned my pants and sat up to look at Lucius, who had the widest smirk on his face.

"Well done, my friend. Now, didn't that feel good?" he said. "I'll leave now. Dress and be gone. I hear Albus is expecting you tomorrow morning."

He left the room, shutting the heavy wooden door behind him.

I quickly turned to Serena, getting out of bed.

"Serena I-"

"Don't," she said through her sobs. I tried to lay a gentle hand on her shoulder, but again she shied away. "Just don't."

I felt sick. Utterly sick. I pulled on my shirt and stood at the door. She got up and crossed the room silently, with my cloak still wrapped around her tiny body.

She looked at me, her eyes red and spilling tears. All at once, she threw herself into my arms and heaved and sobbed for a long time.

"Not you. I thought you were different. I didn't-I didn't want this to happen. Not to you."

"Shh, it's okay. It's alright. Shh," I said wrapping may arms around her and rubbing her back. She buried her face in my chest. "It's alright."

We left The Leaky Cauldron in silence. She took my arm and we apparated to the gates of Hogwarts. The lights were dark all except for Dumbledore's office light. I saw his sillouette in the window, pacing as usual. I walked with her to the black lake. We silently hurried down the boardwalk, and she slipped into the water. Her tail appeared and she surfaced, resting her arms on the wood. I leaned down.

"I'm sorry," she whispered softly, and she kissed my forehead lightly. I shut my eyes. When I opened them, she was gone, leaving behind only ripples on the surface of the water.

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