Disclaimer: I don't own anything mentioned in the following story, except for my OC, Adrianna. Everything else belongs to J.K. Rowling.

Later that night, Severus led Adrianna to the Great Hall for the Welcoming Feast. Ignoring the stares of the other staff, Severus took his seat at the staff table. Once he had, he settled Adrianna onto his lap, and waited for the Feast to start. Several people looked at the pair, curious, but almost no one was willing to ask about the young girl sitting with Severus. Severus was know for his explosive temper, and few were willing to be on the receiving end of it. To nearly everyone's surprise, one person did approach the unlikely pair.

Charity Burbage, the Muggle Studies teacher, sat down next to them. "Hi, Severus. Hi, Adrianna."

"Hello, Charity."

"Hi, Ms. Charity."

"So you already finished The Tales of Beatle the Bard?" Charity asked Adrianna.

"Uh-huh. I finished the morning after you gave it to me."

"You read it that fast?" Charity asked in both surprise and happiness. "Looks like you read just as well as your dad!" Motioning to the small hardcover book in Adrianna's hands, Charity asked, "So what are you reading now?"

"A book about hippogriffs. Daddy gave it to me. Daddy has all different kind of books, you 'member?"

Charity laughed. "Yes, I remember. He's got so many books, I'm surprised anyone can move around in that house!"

Flitwick looked at Charity, surprised. "You've actually been to Severus's house?"

"Yes, several times. I was there just the other day. Severus lives in this little town called Spinners End- it's just outside of Cokeworth. Severus lives in a townhouse close by the river." Laughing, Charity continued, "And the whole house is nearly overflowing with books!"

Slightly embaressed, but trying not to show it, Severus protested, "I don't own that many books!"

Adrianna giggled. "Yes, you do!"

"Adrianna's right, you do have that many." Charity agreed with a smile. To the other staff members, Charity explained, "Severus has bookshelves in every room, and they're all filled to bursting with books. He also has books on all the tables, and most of the chairs, and on his nightstand..."

Giggling, Adrianna continued, "And on all the windowsills, an' on the counters, an' on his dresser, an' on the piano, an' even on the stairs!"

"Wait, piano?" Repeated Professor Sprout in surprise.

"Yes, Severus owns a piano. He's an amazing pianist. You should him play sometime. He's absolutly incredible."

All of the present staff members listened to the exchange, surprise by all that they'd heard so far. None of them had ever expected Severus to have any children or friends, after all he wasn't exactly the most social person. They were also interested in all they were learning about the private, stoic Poitions Master. Several people went to try to keep the conversation going, wanting to see if they could learn any more about Severus, but unfortunately, the students arrived just then. It was almost time for the Sorting to start.