Chapter Seven: Conspiracy among the help
Locutus had finally made it to his room, The last bits of his coffee rush deserted him, when he had crashed on his bed, laying upwards with his legs dangling on the edge. aalmost at once Kaji had begun unpacking his suitcase, sorting out his clothes into the various drawers of his dresser. She knew not to say anything at this point, as he stared upwards to the ceiling. The Potter-Weasley clan were quite a boistrous bunch when they celebrated. That kind of joy was something he never experienced during his own childhood.
He ENVIED them.
His own family were cold and distant, with the exception of his parents. In many ways they dotted on him. Especially his father, Although he was a computer programmer by trade, He did rather well for himself, which always impressed his mother's family; Albeit in a "Look what our pet muggle can do" kind of way. In his own way, his father could work magic with what he can make computers do. More importantly, he was always encouraging Locutus even when he was discovered to have "The Talent". His mother, however, was the one who tried to balance the family. She was a truely old fashioned witch, who would brew potions in the kitchen. While She lacked Severus' talent, She more than made up for it by her skill with herbs and creating new combinations. The one thing she had in common with her husband was that she was a true Geek. The family would sit and watch all manner of science fiction programs. She even attended comic book conventions religiously.
That did not sit well with her family in the slightest. It was tolerated only because His father made a considerable amount of money which rose their social standing; An Elegant trade off to be sure. That, plus the Snape name was something to be respected after the last great war. How Severus had a hand in defeating Voldemort was something of a legend, thanks to Harry Potter. Which brought Locutus back to reality.
"My family owes their Father a great deal, Kaji..." He said, almost robotically. "My father's family, anyway."
Kaji turned to her master, putting the last of his underwear into a drawer while standing on a small ladder. "You mean Al and James, Master?"
Locutus nodded absently: "Yes. I was just thinking about some of the stories Mother told me about the last war."
Kaji tilted her head, allowing her ears to flop somewhat as she approached the bed. She was surprised to see how talkative he was. She started undoing his shoe-laces and slipping them off his feet one at a time.
"Master has alot on his mind...He dont normally talk to Kaji this much." Her eyes widen with shock as she remembered something. her voice wimpered slightly. "OH Master, We forgot to see Scorpius Malfoy! Kaji forgot to remind you."
He sighed, then sat up. "I will go see him then, stay here and unpack; I will spank you when I get back."
Kaji fought back a slight smirk...doing her best to look pennitent. "Yes Master."
Putting some slippers on, Locutus slips out his bedroom while Kaji watches.
Once the door clicked, the skittering noises turn her head to the closet: A pair of Long-eared heads peek out of the clothes looking around cautiously.
"Come in, but quickly, Master will try to keep his visit short." Kaji motioned while keeping her voice hushed.
Two house elves made their way in looking about. "It is shameful, it is...coming to you like this;" A female elf muttered to her self before glaring at Kaji. "But We needed to see for ourselves."
The other elf, A male put his hand on his comrade's shoulder. "It's not like things like this haven't happened, but it is our duty to make sure that you are alright."
Kaji nodded, "I am supposed to help the young master and keep him out of trouble and that is what I am doing. What news do you bring me?"
The Female is not to thrilled: "That horrible mess your Master made is still being cleaned up. What is worse still, is that there is something brewing...something more wrong than HIM...haven't you felt it?"
Kaji sighed, then nodded: "yes I have, I can't put my finger on it. It lurks in the shadows and no matter how hard I look, no matter what kind of light I shine on it, nothing comes into view. But it's not Master's Fault! He is smart, and deceptive, but nowhere near as evil as what I am sensing."
The male elf nods: "Noone is blaming Locutus, He didn't know."
"Yet" the other female snarls.
The male continues glaring at his partner, "In the mean time, you MUST help him get ready."
Kaji nods then perks her ears up..."I will do my best, but you need to let me do what I must."
The pair nod then slip off into the closet leaving Kaji alone to sigh and away Locutus' return.
