Authors Note- I would like to thank everyone for the reviews. Pleased to see people are enjoying it!.

I would also like to say that I appreciate constructive criticism when people review as this is only my 4th fanfictions, so I like the help! As people who post this constructive criticism, don't sign in I find it difficult to address them. One of them which seemed more concerned on 'drowning in a bathtub' incident and picking faults rather then picking out areas I could improve on. As its 'not possible' for people to drown in bathtubs, its also not possible for human beings to be wizards with wands (SADLY) So I don't see why its such a BIG problem. Another review- I found helpful- Mentioned my OC needing a bit more 'umph'. I couldn't reply, and didn't understand fully what they meant but I found their review really helpful!- In this chapter I tried to make her a bit more 'sassy' as Snapes violent behaviour and mood swings push her to the limit. Any ideas on how to improve let me know!

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Snape had woken earlier then usual, lying in bed and pondering on thoughts. Beside him Kira groaned in her sleep as she changed sides to face the window.

He had dreamed about Lily- He had dreamed it was her he was due to marry. It was her that walked up to him in a white wedding dress, taking his hand as they said their vows. But slowly the dream turned into a nightmare, as the Dark Lord snatched her away and he was taken back to the memory of the night he cradled her when she had died…

Turning over he faced away from Kira. How? How had he fallen for someone else, but Lily? He loved Lily so much. It was the only reason he turned to Dumbledores side and became his spy.

Snape climbed out of bed and left Kira alone in the bed. She would not remember much of last night as the sleeping charm he used was exceptionally powerful. Snape walked to his study still thinking about Lily. It had been so long since he had thought about her. He let a girl he was forced to marry fill his head. He curled his lip at the thought. When he was inside his study he locked the door. He was in a foul mood and did not want to be disturbed.

When Kira woke, she immediately knew that Snape had gone. Her head felt fuzzy as she tried to remember last night. Desperately she shook her head knowing it was no use trying to remember. For once she woke happy. The man she would marry was not an evil death-eater she first thought he was. Somewhere inside of him there was compassion. Dressing quickly, she left the bedroom and made her way to the study. It was closed, which seemed unusual to Kira. However she quickly shrugged it off. It was only when her hand tried to turn the door knob she realised it was locked.

At first she knocked gently, and then the knocks became louder.

"Master!" she shouted through the door, pressing her ear against it to listen.

The door flew open, and there stood Snape. He looked tired, bags under his eyes and his hair wild against his face. Snape looked at Kira, his eyes filling with an angry surge.

"Now what?" he hissed at her.

"Master I though-"

"You thought what? I've foolishly let you out of your box and now its time you got back into it! Learn your place girl" He grabbed her arm and shook her- the whole time Kira squealed.

Snape shook her too hard, as when he let go Kira lost her balance and stumbled over onto the floor. She put out her hands to slow her fall, but her wrist bent back painfully. Kira gasped, biting down on her lip to try and stop herself crying.

It wasn't broken, but it was enough to make her cry.

Snape stood over her. His face was emotionless and he showed no remorse for what he had done.

Something in Kira seemed to burn as she looked from him to her wrist.

"Are you happy now?" At first she whispered it, but she began to spit at him.

"Really! Happy now!" She shouted at him, as she slowly dragged herself along the floor to the bottom step of the staircase, pulling herself up into the sitting position. Snape followed her like a predator.

"You! You keep away!" Kira pointed a finger at him, tears streaming as she shouted.

"I thought you were different! But your not! Your just like every death-eater! Born to be Evil!" She couldn't stop screaming at him, but his face just stared back at her, emotionless.

"I thought- I thought this could work! Yesterday we sat- we sat in there" She pointed to the study. "And we read and then we talked and…" Kira grabbed her head, trying to remember.

Soon the words began to come out in between sobs.

"I've….Lost so much….My bestfriend…now….married to you...hate me"

Her breaths became shorter as she gasped for breath. When she looked up, she saw Snape offering his hand. Normally, she would have been thankful for the gesture, but now she shook her head.

"Leave me alone" her voice now only a whisper…

Suddenly a hand gripped her arm and pulled her to her feet. Sudden rush took over Kira as the second they were facing each other she brought up her knee to his crotch. Snape was too quick and grabbed her thigh from underneath and pulled up sharply. Kira fell onto her back, groaning at the painful landing.

"Lets try this properly-"

Once again he offered her his hand and reluctantly she took it.

They both sat in the study, Snape starring intently at Kira while she rubbed her aching wrist.

"It was bound to be a death-eater to be abusive" she muttered.

"What was that?" he spoke slowly, watching her carefully.

"I said; it was bound to be a death-eater to be abusive"

"Charming."

"It wasn't meant to be."

Kira could feel her chest tightening. She was so angry! Kira hadn't been this angry in a long time, but at the same time she felt like she could take on anyone.

"I'm not afraid of you anymore" Kira now stared back at Snape to prove she showed no fear.

"You should be"

"I thought after yesterday- we were finally getting somewhere. That it would have made marriage easier…"

"Yes. You seemed a lot happier. Almost like you've forgotten this is forced marriage for example or your bestfriend is dead"

Kira flinched at the words before answering him, coldly.

"I've dealt with death before. This time was no different"

Snape leaned forwards slightly, curious. She'd dealt with death before? Snape pondered on the idea of Kira by a chance being a murderer.

"No, I haven't killed a soul" She answered him, as if she knew what he was thinking. Slowly Snape leant back into his chair, a part of him disappointed.

"When you say you've dealt with death before…"

"My family." Cutting him short Kira now looked at Snape refusing to take her eyes away. Not until she was done explaining.

"You never asked why I was removed from Hogwarts so early on. Ha! I never even got to have you as my teacher. My parents, Slytherins before me dwelled with dark witches and wizards. Not the Dark Lord, but some just a cold as he. My father had a business with a couple of them, but it turned nasty. I was their only child and while I was at Hogwarts my house was raided, set alight and my parents killed. I left Hogwarts and put into foster care while I grieved for my parents"

"Happy?" Kira now tore her eyes away from him, sighing as she does so. "I'm tired and my wrist hurts. Can I go now?"

Snape rolled the tip of his tongue on his lip; his chin now leant on his hand. He nodded to her as she goes to stand.

"However…."

Kira paused, her hand on the door knob beginning to open the door. Snape did not look at her, but stared to the armchair where she had sat.

"I'm sorry for your loss"

"Don't be. It wasn't your fault was it?" she spoke gently, not able to stop her heart softening to him again.

"If you go to our room and wait for me there, I will tend to your wrist"

"How?"

"Healing Charms, whatever else?"

As she left the room she muttered under her breath. "There's a surprise for a death-eater"

In the bedroom Kira slowly sank onto the end of the bed. She had stood up to him- and her wrist had been injured in the process- but she felt better. Snape left her so tired mentally. His mood swings confused her and left her feeling like she was on a broomstick with a problem!

A few minutes later Snape had returned to the bedroom, offering Kira a healing charm for her wrist. He took her wrist gently in his hand and turned it over while he cast the charm.

"Thank you" Kira smiled gently at him, not as an act of friendship but of respect. He healed her wrist and apologised for her parent's death when it wasn't his fault. She realised she owed him at least that. Snape bowed slightly before turning to the door.

"I am…sorry, for this morning. I hope we can move on from this." Snape spoke as if they were talking about a business deal, not an argument.

"It's ok, I guess" she didn't even look at him, but shook her head.

Snape slowly moved back to her, kneeling down in front of her. He took her hand in his, and held it awkwardly but slowly rubbing his thumb over her hand. The contact of skin made Kira blush, but at the same time put her on edge.

What if its just another mood swing?

"Tonight there is a gathering- No, not ourgathering, but one Lucius Malfoy has arranged. I will spending today away on business- with Wormtail- but I will be back tonight to pick you up. Be ready."

Kira looked horrified.

"No! I'm not going you cant make me!"

She yanked her hand away from his, refusing to meet his eyes.

"I'm scared, terrified of them! Please master don't make me go, let me stay please" she begged.

Snape rose and watched her silently. He shook his head, frustrated at himself for destroying what little trust she had with him. He didn't want her to go. Whenever he sensed her fear a small part of him, in his chest ached.

"I wont let them harm you, nor will they want to. Were to be married, therefore it is custom you attend too. There is a dress in the wardrobe- I had it dropped of yesterday, you will wear that."

He turned on his heel, ignoring her sobs as she tried to stop herself crying.

Snape had his back to her as he opened the door. "Why are you afraid of me?"

"It's not you, I'm afraid off" she muttered.

Snape frowned at her statement. "Who then?"

"The people you call friends" she spat.

With that, Snape left closing the door on her as he proceeded to Wormtails room.