I'm glad most of you liked the first chapter, and thanks for the reviews they are appreciated.
This starts off with our admirer/stalker, to where he comes to London and some of his thoughts on his letters he's been sending Severus since he left his home. It will then skip to Hogwarts where Snape makes his way to the party. You can read on after that.
I don't own Harry Potter.
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In London, England Big Ben's tower:
He had arrived in London just three days ago, and was forced to take shelter in the gigantic clock the humans called 'Big Ben'. He could've just stayed at a hotel, but sadly his feeding times would require a good cover and there were many different humans to choose from in this large city.
'I will feed later, for now I must send my beloved a new letter.' He took out a fountain pen and some paper.
My sweet Severus,
I have noticed that you haven't replied to the many letters I have sent you in the past few days. I suppose you would want us to meet in person, well my dear your wish shall be granted.
I have arrived in London, so I will be coming to see you soon. I cannot tell you how long I've wanted to see you up close, to stroke your lovely hair and pale skin, to listen to your deep melancholic voice, and to show you the love you so purely deserve after being unloved for so many years.
Your past was troubling, and you put yourself at risk so many times yet I could not help you. So many years of putting your own life on the line and you are now a hero to the public, especially young Harry Potter; my how you helped that boy with such secrets.
I will come to see you soon enough my beloved, and I pray that you won't do anything to try and ignore me because as kind as I am ignorance I do not tolerate.
With love,
Your admirer.
He folded the letter, placed it in a red envelope and sealed it after writing his beloved's name on the front.
'Time to deliver this to my sweet.' He took his black cape and swirled in magic transforming into a raven. He was no wizard, but he had some abilities similar to their kind. He could shift into any animal of the night, and sky to get him wherever he wished. He flew over the city, faster than the average bird, straight to a country part of England. No doubt the school named Hogwarts wasn't far, and no doubt it was shielded to keep out of the eyes of normal humans.
He smirked through his beak; he could feel the closeness of Hogwarts' shields. Soon enough he came towards some barriers over train tracks, and dove straight through without any issue. Normal barriers and shields couldn't work on him; it would take a massive one with extraordinary magic to repel his superior abilities.
Soon enough he came to a stronger shield, and dove right through without any trouble just like the last. He looked upon the magnificent stature of the great castle, and hovered a while to take in the vast beauty of the historic school. It could wait, since he had as much time as he wanted to stay here; even if his own castle was far more magnificent.
He flew to a small gate that led into a cellar, no doubt into the castle's kitchen. The house elves would be preparing the evening food, and it gave him plenty of time to sneak in to deliver the letter to his love.
'I will stick around tonight, just to see you once more my beloved.' He thought and quickly turned into a rat to sneak past all the possible obstacles.
In the Slytherin common room, seven o'clock p.m.:
Severus Snape and the group of eighth year Slytherins were all gathered in the Slytherin common room to head for the party. Most of the students were dressed in nice evening clothes but nothing too fancy, whereas Professor Snape was dressed in his usual attire of black billowing robes.
"Is everyone ready?"
"Yes Professor Snape." They answered him.
"Good, now the party will end at approximately eleven o'clock tonight. If you are not back within ten minutes after eleven points will be deducted. You are to behave yourselves tonight, no pranks, no insults, no canny remarks, nothing is that understood?"
"Yes Professor."
"Very well, follow me." he led them out through the dungeons straight into the Great Hall where the rest of the eighth years were gathering. Some Ministry officials attended as well, and that included Lupin's wife Tonks, Kingsley the new Minister of Magic, Percy Weasley, oh hell even Black was there talking with his godson.
"Ah here are the rest of our guests, now please everyone enjoy yourselves and enjoy the refreshments made by our house elves." Dumbledore clapped and right away everyone went about their own business even as the music played. Severus just went over to the table and poured himself a glass of pumpkin juice; he hadn't really planned on attending, but he had nothing better to do with his time.
There was also the chance he'd find another one of those stupid letters again. He had gotten many other letters after the first too, each one creepier than the last. Some had mentioned his features, how flattering they were, mentioning how he tore up the notes after reading them, how he hadn't responded, it was troublesome.
He just hoped this would end soon, it was beginning to freak him out. He had realized all these affections weren't from a student, but from an adult. He didn't care who, but he wished that soon enough his 'admirer' would get the message and leave him alone.
"Hey Snape." He turned seeing none other than Sirius Black come beside him. "Alright there?"
"Fine Black, yourself?"
"Better than I have been." The two had grown more civil to each other after Potter had told Black about Snape's true loyalty. Black finally let go of his childish grudges and acted more mature than he had almost three years ago. "How's the year going?"
"It's going, that's all." Black nodded and leaned against the table. "Your godson has been doing much better in his classes I assume you knew?"
"Yes indeed, since he's moved in with me there aren't any secrets." Potter had moved in with Black after they fixed up that miserable hut of Grimmauld Place, no doubt he would be there until he could get a job. "What about yours?"
"Draco's fine, he's gotten his spirit back." After the war the Malfoys had been cleared of all charges and Draco had been spending a lot more time with Severus so his parents could have some time to heal their marriage.
"Glad to hear it, I talked to Cissy last week and she and Lucius are going on a vacation of sorts soon. I guess Draco's staying with you then?"
"Indeed." The Malfoys weren't exactly cozy with Black but at least they talked.
"Well….I'm gonna talk to Minerva, see ya Snape."
"You too Black." Black walked away and Severus just sat back against the table watching everyone else.
"Professor." Draco came over to him. "Alright?"
"Fine Draco, just thinking."
"You should walk around, talk to some people."
"I'm not in the mood."
"Oh come on, even after the war there's no one you'd like to talk to besides me or Dumbledore?"
"I did talk to Black moments ago."
"I know, that's why I came over." Severus rolled his eyes. "Look I know you're an independent man and all, but please just try and mingle a bit."
"Draco, I don't need a lecture."
"I know but still, just talk with someone." Draco gave him a stern look and went back to his friends. Severus just sighed and took another sip of pumpkin juice.
"Severus." He saw Dumbledore coming over to him. "Are you alright, you seem lost in thought."
"I was, until Draco came over."
"Severus, have you been sensing anything strange lately?" he looked at him.
"Today I haven't, but a few days back I did."
"Hmm, I see. Everyone's been sensing a strange presence in the castle, I've been sending reports to the Ministry and they will investigate when the students are in Hogsmeade tomorrow. And Severus…I hear you've been receiving notes from someone." Severus sighed and sipped his drink. "Care to share?"
"Just some lovesick fool sending me love notes. It's rather annoying."
"When did you start receiving the notes?"
"Since last week." Dumbledore's big blue eyes had an odd look in them. "Why?"
"Hmmm….that's around the time those strange auras have been appearing." Oh no don't even say it.
"I doubt it's connected Albus."
"Well…it's possible but yes it's just a guess. Keep your guard up because there's no telling what this force wants no matter who or what it is."
"I know Albus I know." Severus sighed again, probably the third or fourth time already.
"Professor." Hermione Granger's voice reached him. "I found this, another letter." She handed him the same color envelope, and he just rolled his eyes.
"Thank you Ms. Granger." He put his cup down and walked out of the Great Hall, he moved to the far end of the corridor and opened the letter.
My sweet Severus,
I have noticed that you haven't replied to the many letters I have sent you in the past few days. I suppose you would want us to meet in person, well my dear your wish shall be granted.
I have arrived in London, so I will be coming to see you soon. I cannot tell you how long I've wanted to see you up close, to stroke your lovely hair and pale skin, to listen to your deep melancholic voice, and to show you the love you so purely deserve after being unloved for so many years.
Your past was troubling, and you put yourself at risk so many times yet I could not help you. So many years of putting your own life on the line and you are now a hero to the public, especially young Harry Potter; my how you helped that boy with such secrets.
I will come to see you soon enough my beloved, and I pray that you won't do anything to try and ignore me because as kind as I am ignorance I do not tolerate.
With love,
Your admirer.
"What in the…?" the admirer knew about his past? How in the hell could he? "No." he quickly tore up the letter and disposed of the remains.
Leaning back against the wall this admirer was really starting to get to him. They had looked into his past and followed him around during the war? What else could they know?
This wasn't a lovesick fool this was a stalker. How long had this person been following him around, and how much did he know about him? All the letters were strange, but this one was by far the worst. Not to mention this stalker was coming to see him?
"Professor?" he heard Potter calling him. "Are you alright? You just raced out of the Great Hall."
"I'm fine Potter, I just needed to get away."
"Do I need to get Dumbledore?" Severus shook his head.
"No, no I just need to go to my quarters for a moment. I'll be back." He quickly rushed off to his own rooms in the dungeons, locked his door and ran a hand through his hair. He felt himself panting and rubbed his eyes trying to focus, that is until a sight in his room made his eyes widen like saucers.
His entire bed was covered in red rose petals, along with a trail that led from his bed to a further corner of his room where he saw a dark shadow showing in the candle light all around the room. His heart started pounding rapidly as he felt a full on force of the strange presence that everyone had been sensing around the castle.
"Hello dearest."
I hope you liked this, and though I myself hate cliffhangers I like how hit adds pressure to wanting more chapters. I sincerely hope this was a good chapter, took me forever to write it. I would love more opinions too please.
Oh and for those who hate slash, if you don't like it that much then why are you reading it? Just saying because as much as you say you hate it, you sure talk a lot of trash about it.
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