I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER.

Chapter Three.

I woke up in a panic, I knew that I was late to wake up, and I knew that I'd be in trouble, I sat up and then did a double take of my surroundings, I was no longer outside, then it all came rushing back to me, Severus! Minerva! Albus! They'd saved me, they'd taken me away from that Hell, I laid back down and I smiled, then I looked over at the light shining in through the window, I sat up and looked around for madam pomfrey but no one else was in the room, I pulled the blanket off me and I saw someone had removed my shoes, I sighed and hopped down from the bed and I walked over to the door, I opened it slightly, glancing back as I did, and I slid through the small opening, closing the door behind me so quiet, it made no noise.

I started roaming the halls, smiling polity at the paintings, after awhile I passed a wall but suddenly a door appeared, I stared at it in shock for a moment before stepping forward and slowly opening the door, I walked through a small passageway and then entered a grand room, it had a high ceiling, great lighting, and a table stocked with food.

I walked over and sat at the only chair there and I piled some food on my plate, ham, mash potatoes, green beans, and a large glass of milk.

As I ate my stomach slowly grew full, and I grew tired. I stood and yawned and then there was a bed in the corner of the room, I blinked in shock for a moment and then I walked over and I slipped between the blankets, I smiled as i buried my face in the silk sheets, I had never felt a more comfortable bed before.

I laid there for awhile, but I could not fall back asleep, I had this nagging feeling something was wrong, but I was just so tired.

I sighed and I stood up, leaving the room, I began to roam the halls again, trying to find the imfurmery, I let out a noise of frustration when after what felt like hours of searching, I still hadn't found it.

I sighed and then yawned, I sat on the floor and leaned against the wall slowly drifting to sleep.

SSPOV

Hours ago, Poppy had informed us that Haley had gone missing, we'd been searching for her for these passing hours and she was still yet to be found.

" Bloody Baron! " I yelled and he turned to look at me.

" yes Severus? " he asked gliding over.

" a girl is missing I'd like you to help me find her, I am beginning to notify the paintings for their help as well, but perhaps you can get the ghost's to help? " I asked

" of course, I shall request their help, but I cannot make any promises sir " he said and with that last note, he had glided away again.

I began moving through the halls, asking the paintings to go to their neighbors and their neighbors as well to see if they could find Haley.

Soon I was beginning to panic, but then I turned a corner and breathed a sigh of relief to see standing beside Haley's sleeping form, meowing.

" Thank you , you may go now " I said as I walked over, she turned her red eyes to glare at me and then walked off, I sighed and crouched down, lifting Haley in my arms, I stood up and walked to the imfurmery, as soon as I walked in Pomfrey came shooting out of her office.

" Have you fou—" she stopped with a gasp of relief and she rushed forwards as I laid Haley on the bed she had occupied before she had gone on her adventure.

" found her, napping in the halls " I said with slight amusement.

" Oh poor dear, must have been exhausted. " Pomfrey said staring at Haley with such concern I knew this hole castle was going to have a soft spot for the girl by the time she turned eleven.

" yes, perhaps poppy, I should put wards on the room, so we know when she wakes " I said and she nodded with a small smile

" she's a very sneaky girl, this one " poppy said as she brushed the bangs from Haley's forehead, tracing the scar with her pointer finger.

I stared at the scar on the young child, she bared many scars, but none of them like this.

I shivered just thinking about the dark lord, and I couldn't help wonder if he was really gone. That hung over our heads, all of the death eaters, and we would live in horror for the rest of our lives until we knew for sure if he was really gone, always sleeping with one eye open, and our wand under our pillows. Only the ones who weren't always faithful would be frightened of course, but those who are still supporter's would never live in fear.

I sighed and pulled up a chair beside Haley's bed and sat down, Poppy smiled at me before going into her office, I grabbed a book from a nearby table and looked at it in disgust, Quidditch Through the Ages.

I sighed and opened it and began reading, after awhile I glanced up and saw Haley mumbling in her sleep as she rolled over so her back was to me, I looked up at the movement and glanced at the clock, noon was coming up and she didn't need to be up all night, I set the book aside and stood, reaching out and shaking her gently, she mumbled under her breath before rolling over and i smirked amused as her eyes fluttered open.

" it is time to get up, if you'd like to eat that is " i said and she sat up rubbing at her eyes.

" are we eating here? " she asked in a quiet voice looking up at me.

" no, we will be going up to the great hall with the other remaining staff that are here over the summer " I said as I helped her down from the bed, i helped her step into some slippers and we left the imfurmery, after awhile of her stumbling behind me I sighed and lifted her up supporting her on my hip.

" sorry sir. . " she mumbled

" I only wanted to get there so you could eat, you've hardly any skin on your bones " i said and she smiled before resting her head on my shoulder, when we entered the great hall I saw, Albus, Minerva and Rubeus Hagrid at the head table.

Hagrid began coughing on his food and i smirked amused, i sat down and summed a chair beside me, i dished up a plate for her and she looked confused.

" are you sure i'm allowed to " she asked quietly

" of course " i sighed and she started eating as soon as i did.

" its who I think it is, isn't it. " Hagrid whispered to Albus in pure shock.

" It has a name, i'm Haley " she said quietly blushing and staring down at her lap.

" I didn't mean it like that, i knew your parents is all, you look like them " Hagrid said smiling and i rolled my eyes as Haley looked over at him in shock

" Really? Could you tell me about them " she asked and Hagrid nodded, great, just what I needed, people telling her about her arrogant father.

" Hey Severus, Hagrid said he'd tell me about my parents, isn't that great " she asked grinning at me.

" bloody fantastic " i muttered bitterly and looked away from her, from the corner of my eye i saw her smile fade away into a frown and she stared at her plate, she poked at her food for a little while longer before speaking up.

" i'm not very hungry anymore " she muttered and walked away before anyone could say anything.

" now look what you've done Severus! " Minerva scolded and i scowled at her angrily.

" She'll be fine, let her think about things for awhile, she will come back " i said

" why should she have to think about things, you were completely disrespectful, you hurt her feelings. " Minerva said " she looked devastated. " she scolded and i cringed.

Minerva got up and left the hall after Haley, I sighed and stood as well and followed, I found them both in the hall, Minerva was on her knees in front of Haley who was crying.

" H-h-he doesn't l-l-like me anymore " Haley sobbed

" Thats not true, he cares for you deeply I promise, its just that him and your father didn't get along very much when they were children " Minerva said and I internally scoffed, much? I hated the vile man, and his dumb as nail friends.

" I do not hate you child, Calm yourself, with all that crying you'll get sick " i said, Haley jumped and looked at me with wide eyes before crying more, I stared at her in shock

" Your lying, you don't like me anymore. " She said glaring at me before running off, Minerva shouting her name in worry. When Haley didn't stop Minerva turned to look at me, she gave me a look enough to scare the dark lord himself. I gulped.

Hey guys, sorry its been so long since the last update, I've been busy and I damaged my hand and couldn't type for awhile, sorry if this chapter is short, but HOPEFULLY, i'll be able to come up with more ideas. Hope you like it.