Severus Snape stood in front of the door, the door of the home where his daughter has lived for the past five years. The neighborhood was quite. Disappointment then filled every limb of Severus Snape. Why had he come here at night? He risked the revealing of her location and he wouldn't even be able to see her. Surely, the Dursley's enforced some kind of bedtime for Daniella and her cousin. Both children were probably tucked snuggly into their warm beds.

And then Severus noticed something. It was an unusual sound, especially for so late at night, it was a the sound of objects moving around in a shed that was across the yard, he had only noticed it because the extreme silence that possessed the neighborhood. Then he heard what seemed to be a heavy item fall to the floor, and whispered cry. Severus then quickly and quietly ran to the shed, when he arrived the door was shut, he quietly opened the door not wanting to frighten whoever was inside.

Then he saw her. She was sitting on the cold cement floor of the shed with silent tears in her eyes. As Severus moved closer he noticed how small and helpless she was, looking down he noticed that whatever had fallen had cut her leg and left a long scratch. Kneeling down softly he gently put his hand on her shoulder. He knew it was her, it had to be. Her long dark hair flew in the winter wind behind her.

Hoping not to scare her Severus spoke, "May I ask what you are doing this evening, in a shed, Miss Evans

Daniella looked up slowly

Oh, those eyes…She looked at him so powerfully Severus almost took a step back.

"What's it matter to you?" She said softly, And then under her breath she muttered, "What's it matter to anybody?"

"Let me introduce myself," Severus wondered in his head if he was doing the right thing, but then he continued. "My name is Professor Severus Snape…" He trailed off; hoping for a reaction, Danielle looked at him as though she had heard that name before.

"You look like someone I saw in a picture," She said quietly. "But you'll have to excuse me. I've got to finish cleaning up before sunrise

"Daniella, why are you in here, you certainly are too young to be doing what your doing" Severus said in a kind voice, a voice he hadn't used in years.

"How do you know my name?" Severus could hear the curiosity in her voice.

Severus took a deep breath before answering "I'm your father" And then he felt his heart melt as Daniella's entire demeanor changed instantly.

She spoke softly and moved closer to him, "Daddy"

Severus grabbed his daughter and embraced missing her,"Yes, baby it's me"

"You're really here, you didn't die, Aunt Petunia said you and Mum died and thats why I was left on her doorstep. But if you're alive why do I live here

The question stabbed Severus in his heart. "Your aunt sadly was right about your Mum she did die, but you see I was in a lot of danger when you were a baby, and I thought you would be safe here. Although it appears I was wrong. Do you do all the chores here.

Danielle nodded

"What happens if you don't, or don't finish in time."

Danielle turned her head away. "Not supposed to tell anyone" She whispered

"Hey, it's ok, I'm here now, I'm not going to let anything happen to you. Do they hit you?

"Danielle swallowed hard and more tears fell, she turned back to Severus who looked paler than usual, and showed him her face which showed a black eye and a cut along her cheek bone.

If there was a way to kill those muggles and get away with it Severus would have done. "I'm so sorry baby I should have never sent you here, I'm so sorry" Severus said softly with tears in his eyes

"I was planning on leaving when they left for their vacation tomorrow, but I have no where to go" She said softly

"Danielle, I want you to go inside and get everything that belongs to you. You're coming with me" Severus said standing up

"But, they'll hear me, uncle vernon doesn't like being woken up." She said confused

"Don't worry they wont hear us." Severus said holding out his hand allowing Danielle to stand up. But no sooner had she gotten up she fell back down with a cry

"Danielle, are you alright, its your leg, did something fall on it before I came in" Severus asked

Danielle nodded and showed him her leg that was now swollen and bleeding

Severus cursed silently and began chanting a numbing spell until they got to hogwarts

"Thank you" She said getting back up and as Severus lifted her into his arms

They walked into the house, when they entered Severus put a silencing charm around them to prevent any sound from being heard. He was about to walk upstairs when Danielle stopped him

"My room isn't upstairs." She said as she released herself from her fathers arms

Confused by the statement he followed the young girl into the hall where they stopped in front of a cupboard Severus growled and prayed this wasn't where these people left his child

Danielle walked into the cupboard to retrieve a blondish wolf plush. "Luna" Severus said softly

"How do you know her name"

Remus Lupin sat on the sofa, holding his goddaughter. He cradled her in one arm, and made the plush wolf dance with the other hand. She giggled every time he moved the wolf, and even more when Sirius transformed it into a small fluffy wolf

Severus looked on with amusement. "I shouldn't let you two hold her, you know. She's going to get confused over who her father is."

Remus rolled his eyes. "Not a chance, my friend, she knows who you are."

To prove a point, Sirius lifted the child up. "Dani, where's Daddy?" The child grinned and kicked her legs towards Severus, drool bubbling from her mouth. "Da-ay!"

Severus' lips turned up a bit. "Your godfather gave this to you when you were born. You wouldn't sleep without it. Along with snitch, do you still have your puppy" Danielle smiled for the first time and nodded

He shrinked the two plush animals into his coat. "Get the rest of your things, Danielle, and we will go."

Dani shook her head. "I could bring the blanket, but it isn't very warm."

Severus narrowed his eyes, realizing that the child was not joking. She had nothing other than the grey oversized clothes on her back, Lunus and Snitch. "Don't worry, baby, I have blankets." He then knelt down. "Dani, we are going to apparate. It will feel a bit different but it is completely safe I have to hold you tightly. Is that alright?"

Danielle nodded, so Severus picked her up, holding her against his robes and with a POP they were gone.