I walked into the classroom, and was glad to find it empty, except for Sev, who was grading papers at his desk. "Come on Sev." I said the moment he noticed me. He raised an eyebrow in confusion. "We're going for a walk."

I was glad when he didn't try to protest, and allowed me to drag him out of the castle and into the forest. "the headmaster insisted you come with me." I grumbled.

Sev nodded wordlessly, and allowed me to change into a wolf. I wagged my tail at him and gave him a sharp, but stern yip. He sighed and rolled his eyes. "Mona, the puppy." He muttered.

I narrowed my eyes and nipped at his hand, and gave him a look that said, 'come on'. Then I turned and trotted into the forest, hoping that he would follow. Thankfully, he did and we walked in silence through the forest.

Finally I came to a stop at a lake, and turned back to human so I could dip my feet into the water. "Thanks for coming along." I whispered. Sev nodded and sat beside me. "Come out here often?" He asked.

I shook my head. "The last time I came out here was when I was a Seventh year. I would come to let my worries go." I sighed, twirling a finger in the water. "Hogwarts was more of my home then my real home... father wasn't the most agreeable guy." I admitted.

It was a moment before he replied. "I can relate to that."

I snorted and looked him in the eyes. "I beg to differ. My father wanted to become someone I was not, and I paid huge prices to gain his approval." Sev raised his eyebrows. "Wanted?" I sighed and stared at the water. "Both my parents died in the first war."

He said nothing, probably struggling with what to say. "I'm sorry." I shrugged. "Don't be. My parents went for their own ambitions, which was their downfall." Sev nodded slowly. "My parents died when I was young."

It was my turn to act surprised. "And I suppose I'm supposed to say that I'm sorry for you're loss?" Sev glanced at me. "My parents didn't encourage me, which led me to make some mistakes..." He trailed off. I wondered what the mistakes were, but chose not to ask.

"It seems like my entire childhood was a big mistake." I said quietly. "Being a pureblood in slythern, I was pressured to join..." I paused, considering to say what came next.

To my surprise, Sev answered for me. "To become a death eater." He said quietly. I looked at him in surprise. "How did you know?" I asked.

He looked at the ground. "Because I did the same." He said quietly. I looked at him with wide eyes. "You were a Death Eater?" I asked surprised. He nodded.

I sighed in relief. "You know, you're the first person I told that hasn't tried to hex me." He looked at me in surprise. "You told other people?" I grinned. "No, but its kinda a giveaway when your mark shows." I said.

"How long have you've been one?" He asked. I stiffened. Should I tell him the truth? "I was 15." I mumbled. His eyes widened. "The dark lord dosn't usually take followers so young."

I shrugged. "Both my parents were high up in his ranks." Not the whole truth, but part of it. "I have some abilities that he found useful." I sighed.

Sev looked at me questionably. "I don't suppose that you would tell me?" I shook my head. "You already know about how I can turn into a wolf... I have others too, but in a time, perhaps I will show you."

He nodded, and I glanced at him sharply. "You can't tell anyone!" He nodded. "As long as you don't tell anyone about me." I sighed in relief and nodded. "And that's why I like you Sev." I murmured. "I know I can trust you."