Trapped and Set Free Chapter 4

I curled up next to Tom. He was sleeping. It was nice just to sit here,and relax. But today was the day I had to leave to go to Hogwarts, and visit my 'nephew' Draco. The boy was actually not that annoying, but I still didn't like him that much. I wokeTom up by kissing him. He smiled slightly, and I realised he was already awake. We both got up, then we headed down to have breakfast with our followers. Already we called them our followers, and it was our mansion now, and our side of the war. I liked it that way and so did Tom.

I grabbed my bag from our room and headed back down. People were quite used to me running around like a rocket now, so I was surprised when I heard a gasp from the... Well, the room where Tom holds all his audiences with people, as I ran in. I looked up, and saw a man there.

"So the rumours were true..." He murmured, obviously not meant for my ears, but i couldn't help but comment.

"Rumours? I hope there weren't any... Nasty ones, that would mean I would have to kill whoever spread them, which would mean hunting them down, and I have to go in a few minutes, I'm not sure i have enough time for that..." I said in a concerned voice. Tom smirked.

"Sorry, I forgot about the hearing thing. I was merely commenting on the fact that I wasn't sure wether you really were a vampire or not... Sometimes people exaggerate." I smiled... I like him.

"Very true. Tom, who is this? I like him, but do you want me to kill him?"

"So eager to kill! No, he's come to take you to Hogwarts. He works there." Tom said, smiling.

"Doesn't that mean I have to go right now? And I thought you said you were gonna take me!" I complained.

"No, honey, I have work to do, and you were planning on going now anyway."

"Yeah, when we wanted to run there. Fine, I'll go, but what's his name?"

"Always with the questions! His name is Severus Snape, and he'll show you ow things are done, ok? Remember, try not to tell anyone you're a vampire, avoid the Cullens, and kick Edwards butt, yeah?"

"How can I avoid them, and kick his butt?"

"Not sure, but you'll find a way. Oh, and don't tell Dumbledore which side you're on, k?"

"Ok. Bye, love you." I said, and kissed him quickly on the lips and the cheek, the went over to Snape with my bag. There was the sensation of being sucked through a hover, and then we were there. I turned to him.

"I hate that. Running is far better. Now, where shall I put my stuff?" He looked at me for a moment, then said "well, we should go and find Dumbledore, tell him you've arrived, then we can find somewhere for you to stay."

"Sounds good. Lead the way." He walked up some corridors, which I memorised merely so I could find my way around. We reached a statue, and Snape whispered the password (gum balls)... He forgot the hearing thing, I suppose. Oh well. I followed him up the steps, and into a small office. A bird sat on a perch, but as soon as I got near, it started hissing. I almost hissed back, but stopped when I heard a small cough from behind the desk. I glanced up, and saw a man sitting there. He looked very old, and his blood smelled of old things... In fact, he smelled of old things in general. Eww.

"Hello. You must be Draco's aunt." I nodded. "What's your name?"

"Isabella, but call me Issy." We had agreed using my first name was easier, but my last name was Malfoy. I did however, have to pretend to be Lucius' sister. Turns out Lucius is Draco's father. Oh well, he shouldn't turn up... If he did, then we had a problem.

"Ok, Issy. Well, I will find you somewhere to stay, but tonight, stay in Severus' rooms. Is that ok, Severus?" He nodded. "Ok, I will see you tomorrow at breakfast. Oh, and by the way, please be careful. We have a coven of vampires staying. They are vegetarians, but they aren't immune to the scent of blood! Now, goodnight, both of you." We walked out.

When we got back, Severus turns round to me and said, "you take the bed, I will transfigure a mattress from one of the sofas."

"Keep the bed. I'm fine here."

"No, I couldn't let a guest-" I cut him off.

"I don't sleep, duh!" I laughed at the expression on his face.

"Oh, well, if you need anything, come and find me." He walked off, leaving me still giggling. I sat deep,in thought that night, wondering how to hide from the Cullens. I still need to find out why they were here, too.

I had my work cut out then.