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Author's note: Starting to get back to writing. Just a short AU-drabble. Lots of thanks and hugs to Annie for beta'ing.
She sank into the shadows, observing the pair of hooded figures in the street.
Angry whispers floated through the night… then nothing but silence.
The smaller one of the two nodded, shoulders slumping in defeat.
There. This was the moment. Blood soared in her ears.
This was the fatal moment when they had separated ways.
When he had sent her back to Headquarters.
She watched his glance following her, watched him watching over her.
Severus. Alive. Well.
Trembling fingertips touched the golden item around her neck.
All would be well.
This time, she would be there to watch over him.