The Life and Lies of Emery Snape

CHAPTER TWO

The fire crackled merrily in the darkness of the room. A man contemplating while sipping on his brandy, this man's name is Severus Snape. Contrary to popular belief Severus did not brood 24/7 he had hobbies and one in particular was looking after his sister. He had done much for her, putting his life on hold so she could go to University and becoming a Death Eater so she would not have a less then savoury service to the Dark Lord.

Now he was contemplating what to do with his life now that he was free of both obligations, Emery's life was taking off and the war was over thanks to Harry Potter the Chosen One.

As he brought the glass up to his lips for another sip of the delectable liquid his phone rang. He stopped, turned his head, and sat the drink down. He placed his hands on his knees and pushed to get up, he grunted at the effort, and his knees cracked as he stood. Multiple cruciatus curses did not do well on the body or soul. He stretched with his arms above his head and walked over to the phone.

'Snape residence', he said apprehensively. You see no one had rung him in weeks other than that one death threat. 'Hey, big bro', came Emery's voice down the line. 'Oh, Hello Emery' He sighed 'What do you want?'. 'How did you come to the conclusion that I wanted something', she sounded exasperated, maybe he had been a bit harsh. 'Sorry Emery, you just caught me at the wrong time', he apologised. 'That's okay'; She said 'I was ju---st ringing to ask if I could stay over for a week, because we haven't had brother and sister time for a-a-a-ges'.

Severus sighed he knew she would ask something of him. 'Sure' he sighed. 'Yay!' She screamed. Severus moved the phone an arm's length away; when he was sure it was over, he pressed the phone once more to his ear. ' So I'll come over on Monday as today's Friday that gives you enough time for me to pack and you to get ready' she exclaimed. 'Okay', he sighed, 'Okay, bye seeya then', Emery exclaimed excitedly, and hung up. Severus fell gracefully into his chair, all he could think was this is going to be a long week.