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One Week
Chap. 3
Monday Night Dates
Rowan was shocked. She always thought Severus Snape was a faithful Deatheater. At least that was what Lucius has said since she was younger. When the subject of Voldemort came up he praised the Deatheaters but Snape most of all. It was strange to hear Lucius praise Snape in private but in public he treated Snape as if they were in school, like his lap dog. Her mother told all of the things she heard and saw. Ms. Century Web was a regular gossip maven but what she rarely spread what was false. She spread the truthful rumors as much as she could and what she said about the Deatheaters was always true. She missed her mother so much. Rowans thoughts were interrupted by Lucius' voice.
"Ladies and Gentlemen I would like you to get quiet so we can start the auction"
And with that the auction started. All of Rowans pictures were sold for high amounts but none of them compared to the price Snape's got. It was over a thousand galleons, more than all of hers put together. She liked the fact that she was not the center of attention but she didn't think Snape did though. While being congratulated on his artwork he always smiled halfheartedly (Wow he has a great smile when he does smile) and he tried to walk away. Rowan was the first to get away but before she could get out of the door Lucius caught up to her.
"Rowan my dear" he said slightly out of breath (he actually chased me?)
"Are you leaving already?" he continued regaining his composer.
"Sorry Lucius but I'm tired and I need to do some organizing" she said truthfully
"Well I hope to see you soon" Lucius said sounding disappointed
"Why are you so disappointed its not like you're never going to see me again" she said sweetly moving a little closer.
"I wanted to see a little more of you tonight" he wined pouting looking like a child.
"Stop acting like a child I'll see you soon" and with that she turned and left. She hadn't walked far when she heard her name being called
"Ms. Web, Rowan!" she turned around and saw Snape walking toward her. He jogged up to her at the last stretch.
"We need to talk. How's tomorrow sound"
"Yeah that's fine but what do you want to talk about."
"You know what I want to talk about and I want you to meet me at the Leaky Cauldron around seven, please" he said sounding desperate.
"Ok" Rowan said sounding confused
Sounding relieved he said "Thank you" and disapprated. Rowan stood for a second calculating what had just happened "He's really worried about this" she thought. She decided to think about it later then disapprated.
Snape popped up in his home breathing a little harder than usual. He was very worried. He had not been this worried since he started being a spy. He was almost panicked. "I can't believe that I was so careless with myself. Anyone could have figured it out if they had actually paid attention." He said. "Calm down" he said to himself "You have to calm down, tomorrow everything will be alright, and you'll see her tomorrow." Then he thought "Merlin's balls this will set back my vacation another day." He then yawned and dragged his mentally and physically exhausted body to his bedroom and collapsed on his bed.
Monday
Rowan was running later than she wanted. It was 6:45 and she wasn't even dressed yet at least she had most of her hair done. She only had a few pieces to curl. And she was done with her hair. Now she hurried to magic a white button down shirt and a long flowy black skirt. She grabbed a pair of black pumps, her cloak and ran down the stairs. As she headed to the fireplace she put on her shoes and her cloak. She grabbed some floo powder she kept in a blue glass vase. It was 7:02 and she tossed the powder in the fire, stepped in and said "Leaky Cauldron."
At the Leaky Cauldron Snape was sitting at a table in the corner waiting. He had gotten there a little early so he wouldn't miss her. It was 7:03 and he was on his second fire whiskey. Then in the fireplace someone had flooed in. He looked up to see a woman step out of the place and brush herself off with the help of Tom. She pulled off her hood and revealed a head of brownish red hair that was a little longer than shoulder length. She started looking around and Snape saw the face of Rowan Web. She spotted him, waved and started weaving her way toward him.
"It can't be Rowan" he thought "She has short dark brown hair and this woman has long brownish red hair." She got to his table and said hi with the deep and slightly seductive voice than belonged to Rowan.
Snape asked "Um….Rowan?"
"Oh, I'm sorry I forgot to tell you" she said as she at down "I'm not that fond of my hair it's too red for my taste. But when I dyed it as a kid I freaked and changed it back but I still don't like it. That's why I wear a wig to some functions. I've gotten out of the habit lately because most of my friends like my real hair. I really should have told you this last night. I'm sorry it must be a little shock."
"Yes but I like it. It's alright with me" Snape said in a flirty way. He saw she was smiling and blushing lightly.
"Thanks" she said twirling her finger in her hair making her look much more innocent than she really was.
"Ok" Snape said regaining his professional manner "I wanted to talk some place crowded so we won't be over heard."
"Alright what do you want to talk about?"
Snape lowering his voice slightly and leaning forward said "I want to know how you figured out I'm a spy."
"Well" she said matter-of-factly "When I made the joke about it, your face was so incriminating and it kind of seemed like you were going to have a heart attack. I can tell when I find out something that I wasn't supposed to."
"Was I that obvious?" he asked
"Yes you let your guard down. I have that effect on men." Rowan said with a wink.
"Enough with that this is serious. I'm worried. You found out my secret to fast. It scares me." He was fighting to keep his emotions in check but it sounded as if he was loosing. She was confused about it. He was so worried about his life.
"Are you worried about loosing your life because if you are your being selfish" (My god I sound like my mother)
Snape looked as if she had hit him with a brick.
"I'm not worried for myself. I'm worried for my comrades. I'm worried for all of the people who will die if the light doesn't win. I'm worried for the wizarding world. It will disappear. The whole world will disappear."
"I'm sorry I didn't mean it like that" she said sincerely "I did not think you were that kind of person. I thought you were like Lucius and the others. I thought you were a coward."
"Well you thought wrong" Snape said sounding insulted at being called a coward.
Rowan said "Don't get so bitchy Mister" mocking Snape
"We have to go and meet some one if you don't mind." He said after a short silence. "He knows about me being a spy. We're going to meet him at a muggle coffee shop"
"I'm glad I dressed like a muggle today" she said looking at herself. "So when do we leave?" she asked
"Right now actually."
"Oh!" and so they went. It didn't take long for them to get to the coffee shop. It was only a few blocks away. The place was small, a little crowded and it smelled like mocha. She loved that smell. It reminded her of her mother. Snape grabbed her hand and lead her to a table at the back where a man that looked slightly older than Snape was sitting. He was pail and had grey hair. He was good looking with grey eyes.
"Severus how are you. It's good to see you" the man said standing and shaking Snape's hand. He then turned to Rowan and looked back at Snape and said "Who is your lovely friend?"
"Her name is Rowan Web and she's the one who figured that I'm a spy" Snape said softly.
"Smart girl. Snape has been a spy for so long that its old hat. You must have gotten him to let his guard down. It doesn't happen often so you should be honored." He said
Rowan giggled and said "Since Mr. Snape did not introduce you, what is your name sir"
"Remus J. Lupin at your service" he said shaking her hand
"I'm pleased to meet you Remus." Rowan said with a smile on her face.
"I think I'm going to be sick to my stomach" Snape to himself. They all sat down with Rowan in the middle.
"So if what Severus told me is correct you're in line to be a Death Chaser."
"Yes" she said and gave Snape a dirty look.
"I had to tell him" Snape said with a shrug.
"Don't worry its not important what you do with the deatheaters" Lupin said "We need another inside informant. You can get information that Severus can't."
"You want me to be a spy for the light, like through the ministry of magic" Rowan asked looking from Snape to Remus who at the same time said "NO!!" rather loudly and the whole shop turned and looked. Rowan stood up and yelled to the crowed watching
"There is nothing to see here so go on about your business." And everyone went about their business. Rowan sat down and said "Who are we working for then?"
"The Order of the Phoenix"
Rowan looked clueless
"We are having a meeting tomorrow and we want you to talk to a few members. You may be able to provide us with some info later on." Lupin said hopefully.
Snape said "Hopefully. If that's all I think we should go."
"Yes that's right" Lupin said standing and putting the money for his coffee on the table. He turned to Rowan and said "Severus will get you tomorrow around noon, so be ready alright"
"Ok I will" Rowan responded knowing that she would be doing something to save the world. (Other than keeping a few death eaters happy) As Lupin walked out Rowan turned to Snape and said "Were to next?"
"What do you mean?" Snape asked sounding clueless.
"I thought this was a date." Rowan said
Sounding uncomfortable Snape said "Well how about the movies?"
"Sounds fine with me. Let's look through the paper to find something interesting."
After scanning through the paper for a few minuets they found a small movie theater nearby playing a Vampire movie marathon.
They saw 'Nosvaratu, Dracula, Blackula, Scream Blackula Scream, and Dracula 2000.'
They didn't get to Rowans flat until 4 in the morning. They laughed about how stupid muggles were at portraying vampires.
"Well I had a good time" Snape said through that wonderful smile
"Me too we should do this another time" Rowan said and she gave him a kiss on the lips and said "I'll see you tomorrow" and she walked into her flat. Snape was happier than he had been in years. He smiled again and disappreated.
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