Chapter 2

"State your name and age."

"Cecelia Marie Johnston, 16."

"Where are you from?"

"Texas"

A scoff.

"That explains the horrid accent." I frowned. Why was he letting Snape interview me again? Probably because he trusted him. I sighed softly. And the questions had only just begun.

"How did you get here?"

"I'm not sure. I was riding the school bus and we were about to get in an accident, but I blacked out." I frowned again, and he raised a single eyebrow.

"And yet you have no injuries." He announced bluntly. I looked down at my arms for a moment, and then flipped them over. I didn't. What in the hell?

"No." I scrunched my face in confusion.

"What is that?" Dumbledore interrupted. I glanced across his grand desk to see he was pointing a crooked finger down at my hand. I brought it up to my face, making an L shape, and looked at the top of my hand in between my thumb and forefinger.

"Oh this?" I asked. "Just some freckles. Like a birth mark I guess." I shrugged, and he looked pensive.

"You may continue." Snape just sneered; obviously he had been thinking this one over.

"State your blood status."

"Severus-"

"I don't know." The room became still, and I looked at their astonished faces. Well. The headmaster's was calm; like he expected it. Duh. But really, what was I supposed to say? I actually hadn't meant to interrupt Dumbledore, but damn. The words rolled right off my tongue, and I sure as hell didn't try to stop them. I was beginning to wonder if the 'bat of the dungeon' had given me more Veritaserum than necessary. But the old man wouldn't let him get away with overdose… Right? I tuned back into focus and saw Snape looking at Dumbledore with utter confusion on his face. I quickly sucked my lips in to keep from laughing, but I couldn't help the smile continuing to strive for its appearance. It was quickly wiped away however, when he snapped his head back at me and sneered.

"Think this is funny do you?" He spat.

"Yes." Dear Lord. He did not look happy. I struggled to correct myself, "Sorry sir, I mean you no disrespect, it's just the Veritaserum-"

"Persists to make you tell the truth." Said Dumbledore, a smile in his eyes.

"Yes." I stated, with an apologetic smile. The room was once again quiet, before Snape started again, aggressively.

"What do you mean you don't know?" He hissed.

"I mean- I don't know. You know I'm being honest, Professor." He just glared at me.

"Proceed to the next question, Severus." A soft voice intervened.

"What do you know about the Order of the Phoenix?" He asked without hesitation. Wow. He really wanted me to look bad.

"I know that it was founded by Albus Dumbledore in the First Wizarding War to oppose Voldemort and his Death Eaters. It was disbanded, but reconvened after Harry Potter told Professor Dumbledore that Voldemort had returned." I couldn't stop. "The headquarters are located at Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place. Members include Albus Dumbledore, Alastor Moody, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Arabella Figg, Arthur Weasley, Bill Weasley, Charlie Weasley, Dedalus Diggle-"

"Enough!" Snape all but shouted, and my mouth shut. I lowered my head, only to realize my hands were shaking. "Headmaster-"

"I am aware Severus." I looked up at Dumbledore, and his face was grave. "How did you obtain this information Ms. Johnston?" I gulped.

"A series of books, sir."

"And what, pray tell," Snape snarled, "Was the title of these books?"

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the-" I stopped myself just in time. I looked over at Snape, and he glared more. If it was possible.

"We're waiting, girl." I locked my jaw. The truth was just begging to be told, and I began to hold my breath. I cut a quick look to Dumbledore, back to Snape, and then back to Dumbledore again. I pleaded silently, beseeching him to understand I didn't want to say it in front of him.

"Severus, could you step out for a moment?" Said man gave the headmaster an astonished look, but he held his blue gaze steady on my eyes. Snape looked to protest, but instead swept out of the room again, displeasure radiating from his being. By now I was beginning to see black spots on the edge of my vision, and I let it out before I even knew if he was gone.

"Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." I let out in one breath before sucking in a huge gulp of air. I breathed heavily and held onto the arms of my chair, but cut my eyes up to look at Dumbledore. I really couldn't tell what he was thinking; I was too busy trying to refill my lungs with oxygen.

"I'm sorry I couldn't say that in front of him," I apologized, still trying to catch my breath slightly. "I don't know if the events in the books happened or will happen, but I don't want to change the fate of things if they are."

"I'm afraid you already have child." I brought my head up sharply, fear stabbing into my gut.

"What do you mean?" I asked anxiously. I didn't want to ruin anything; everything had its purpose right? Even all the deaths had their own use, no matter how much I despised them. Right?

"If indeed the events in your book series happened in this world, you have already given fate a run for its money simply by being here." Dumbledore gently explained. I slumped down in my seat. Of course he was right.

"Well," I whispered softly, "What do we do now?" I looked up into his blue orbs, and he stared back.

"Severus, you may come in now." I heard the swish of billowing robes, and felt a presence behind me. He was just emanating 'pissed off'. "About the books, Severus.."

"They're about Potter." He spat. I really hoped he didn't get any saliva in my hair. But Dumbledore just nodded.

"If my assumption is correct, a book for each of his school years." He looked to me for confirmation, and I hesitated.

"Most of them."

"If these books predict what will happen here, Ms. Johnston could be a liability." I looked up at Dumbledore apprehensively. Would they Obliviate me? Even Snape looked… Well I don't know what the look was. Not concerned, but not for the idea either.

"Headmaster are you suggesting-?"

"That you take care of child? Why yes Severus, thank you for volunteering." I sat there in shock. Severus Snape… Take care of me? I mean, come on. Dumbledore had to know how dangerous it would be. Living with a double agent? A double agent for Voldemort? The double agent? What the hell? How does that even make sense? Vaguely in the background I heard Snape making some kind of choking noise. I gave a slight fake laugh.

"Sorry, I like you perfectly fine," I held up a defensive hand to Snape, "But isn't that the slightest bit dangerous?"

"Yes, Headmaster- that is a bit dangerous for a mere muggle girl isn't it?" Snape hissed through his teeth. I rolled my eyes. He obviously took compliments well.

"We don't yet know if she is a muggle." I looked at him sharply and furrowed my brows.

"I'm sorry Headmaster, but I really don't think that's a possibility." I felt the professor's eyes on me, and then a short pause before,

"The child could be right." Did he just..? I turned my head to look up at him, but his gaze focused on the man in charge of my future.

"Ah. But how did she get here? That had to take some very… advanced magic." I continued to just stare at him. He had a point. How did I end up here? It obviously wasn't the 'I wish upon a star so bright' ditty.

"So you think I have some kind of hidden magical powers that I used to teleport me to…" I looked around the vast, animated room, "Wherever this is? Another dimension? Alternate universe?" The old man appeared amused.

"I believe it's possible." My mouth just hung open silently. I swear if I woke up at this moment, I would lock myself away.

"Okay. Say that this is a real possibility. Number one, how are you going to prove that I'm somehow magical even though I've never shown a sliver of magical happenings in my entire life? And number two, living with Professor Snape is still dangerous." He nodded his head.

"I quite agree. Which is why you two shall be staying here over the summer." Excuse me? I couldn't even think of what to say. But Snape beat me to it anyways.

"Headmaster there must be somebody else-"

"Indeed there is. She would always be safe at Grimmauld Place with-"

"That dog is not fit for any kind of company." He hissed back. I sucked my lips back in. Well played Dumbledore. Well played. He caught my eye. So there's the sparkle people are always going on about.

"Then it's settled." Poor Snape. Now he just looked lost. But he didn't allow it for long, before his face became blank again.

"Sir, the Dark Lord will want to know about her; Lucius as well." In all honesty, he sounded the slightest bit desperate. Huh. I hate it when you really like an adult, and you think maybe you'll be special to them, but you're just like everybody else in their eyes. Kinda hurts.

"I don't think Tom is going to have a problem accepting the reasons as to why I'm keeping your niece under watch by myself, and other members of the order. It won't be a lie."

"Did you just say niece?" Holy shit. I would have to pretend to be the niece of Severus Snape.

"But of course; my dear, I believe it is the only way to efficiently explain as to why he is your new caretaker." I slid my eyes to my new 'caretaker' as he had so kindly put it. He looked pissed. I turned my gaze to Dumbledore again, back to Snape, and Dumbledore. What was I supposed to say?

"Okaaaaay," I hesitated. "Wait! How are you going to tell if I'm…," How to put that? Magical? "A witch?" The elder smiled.

"Ah. That will be a rather simple matter." I waited for him to finish. Now I know he does the dramatic pauses on purpose.

"And that would be what exactly, Headmaster?" Snape asked condescendingly. Seriously.

"I will ask Mr. Ollivander to come here for a private session. He will be able to see if he has a wand suited to you, and perhaps from the first few attempts, if you contain any magical abilities." See? He was just waiting for someone impatient to ask what the hell he was talking about. Thankfully Snape wasn't very patient. But would I get a wand? My very own wand? Now that is just what every kid dreams about. I'm not ashamed to admit I waited until the day of my twelfth birthday to accept that I wasn't going to get a fancy sealed letter. So I couldn't help but try to hide the wide grin threatening to show. There was always the high possibility I wasn't a witch, and only a muggle. I was lucky I had even gotten here. So, enough wishful thinking. It would be just my luck to hope and hope to be magical, and then have no special abilities whatsoever.

"What are you going to tell the Order?" I asked, hesitantly. I wouldn't think he would tell them everything about me. He does have a thing with secrets after all. He just smiled kindly once more.

"The truth." My mouth opened, but no words came out. "By tomorrow's meeting, I will have written confirmation explaining how your only living relative is Severus Snape, and you are underage. We will also know if you are indeed able to attend Hogwarts or not by this time." I let out the breath I didn't know I had been holding. Shit. Sometimes I hated that man. But if I was supposed to be the niece of Snape…

"Does that mean I can call him Severus?"

"Absolutely not."

A/N: Holy poo guys. Can I throw myself down and grovel at your feet? I said once a week. It's been forever ;~; I was trying to force it, but it didn't look good, so I had to just let it come to me. Hippyish right? xD Um, I know it's going kind of slow, but it will have those parts. (That are more important I guess…?) Have you figured out that ol' Snapeykins is gonna play a big part? xD I couldn't help it. So. I will try to update as soon as I can! Neopets took over my life for some time I'm ashamed to say. Completely nerdy I know xD Anyways- Big plans for this sucker. Oh! If you review- Starting next chapter (Which I'm already planning) I will send you a PM replying back. I don't want to put them at the end like this really, I just thought I would do so right now. Don't ask why xDD Next chapter- Grimmauld!

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