Chapter 3 – A Strange Encounter
Izzy stormed down the corridors not quite knowing where she was going as this was an unfamiliar place and she had been too busy being shouted at to be shown around. "Miss Maria" there was a voice from behind her and Izzy turned on her heel expecting to see those red headed idiots but instead saw the smiling face of Albus Dumbledore and the usual frown of Severus Snape.
"Uncle Severus, Professor Dumbledore" she said astounded at his friendly greeting. "So good to meet you. You do leave a very vivid first impression" the Headmaster's eyes twinkled teasingly but seemed to quell Izzy's anger. "I swear I can explain" Izzy started but was cut off. "Trust me Isabella, the whole school knows you can swear" Severus gave her a solemn yet somehow slightly amused look. "Indeed" Dumbledore agreed before continuing to say, "Walk with us".
"Miss Maria, we could not help but overhear your conversation with Madame Maxime and although Severus is not in complete agreement with me, I think it would be best if you came to study at Hogwarts seeing as you are no longer welcome at Beauxbatons" Dumbledore smiled. "Seriously?" Izzy looked from one to the other. They had just seen her humiliate her own school and they happily greeted her into their own. Maybe this was her kind of place after all.
"Excuse me Professor Dumbledore" someone appeared from behind the Headmaster and Izzy was momentarily stunned at how familiar his face seemed to her. He could not have been much younger than her, with jet black messy hair and large glasses that magnified his green eyes which looked remarkably like her own. He stared back at her with the same fascination then suddenly his hand flew up to a scar on his forehead Izzy had not noticed before. "Harry, may I introduce you to Miss Isabella Maria, Miss Maria this is Harry Potter" Dumbledore smiled as Izzy stuck out her hand and Harry took it uncertainly. "Do not hasten to contact me when you make up your mind" Dumbledore said before turning and walking away with Harry.
"Have I met him before? I feel like I've met him before" Izzy thought out loud and almost jumped in surprise when she got a reply. "You have probably just seen him in the paper" Severus dismissed it and Izzy nodded slowly. "It's good to see you again Severus" Izzy grinned up at the man she had nicknamed her Uncle over the years. "It is good to see you again Bella" his eyes were almost warm as he rested his hand on her shoulder before walking away.
