Chapter 7

Jade fell asleep, soundly for the first time in ages. She could not believe how pain free she felt. Once again thankful for the potions the wizarding world creates. She knew her potions but no longer was able to love them like she used to or the Dark Arts. Nathan never let her out of his sight. She didn't get to do anything, including read Potion books or Dark Arts books.

She liked Barty even though he was a Death Eater, he was always nice to her and she was not sure why he had joined the Death Eaters. She had yet to see him kill or hurt anyone. She had a feeling he joined the Death Eaters because of his father, who was the minister of magic, She knew he probably had too many expectations heaped upon him by his family and friends as well as people who knew who he was. People expecting him to be the perfect son and do everything he was told.

She sympathized with him; she knew what it was like trying to impress people, having done it for years trying to make her parents proud of her. That had been hard for her, what must it be like for him? Yes, she alone understood him better than anyone there or perhaps not because there were many of her classmates here who had parents in the inner circle.

Severus stayed awake for a long time that night, wondering what had happened to him and why he had even thought about hurting Jade. The guilt was eating his insides. He wanted nothing more than to help her but there was nothing he could do, accept perhaps help her feel as good as she could while she was here and try and please the Dark Lord enough so she could come back here. He would heal her as best as he could.

His heart also felt like a burden had been taken from it. She knew he was a spy. They could play the game together and perhaps win this war. He felt as if he could do anything with her at his side.

He felt his mark burning. With a sigh he got up, bound Jade's arms to the couch, just in case any Death Eaters wanted to come by. He changed his floo regularly. The others thought it was because he didn't want Dumbledore in his manor, how wrong they were, Anyway no one could get in without his permission not even Voldemort or Dumbledore. They had no change especially when his power had increased; he was stronger than any Snape had been, so he strengthened the wards. He was thankful that no one had realized his wards were stronger which meant no one had tried to get into his home.

Spelling his Death Eater robes on he apparated to 'His' side, glad he was not tired. With a sigh he joined the circle. Wondering what information he could get from all this, promising to show Jade what she had missed, he was a spy and so was she so he would show her. Not that it was anything nice to show her, but he was going to go into it anyway. He always did, looking for clues and conversations he missed etc.

"Severus where is Jade?" asked or more like hissed the man who used to be Tom Riddle, a half blood with a Muggle father.

"Unconscious my lord!" said Severus with a smirk on his face, while inside he felt like puking in the old ugly wizards face. He knew Voldemort used to be good looking, but once all of those rituals were done he didn't look an ounce like what he used to. He ended up looking skeletal and snake like.

"Very good Severus," hissed the Dark Lord gleefully. He loved corrupting his followers. He knew if any of them loved someone he would have to get rid of them because that person would be their weakness.

"Thank you my Lord," said Severus, keeping his disgust hidden. He didn't want the man to realize he was the leak in the inner circle; it was so easy to betray the bastard. He didn't care if he died; he would die knowing he had defied the bastard too many times to count.

"The mission I've sent Barty and Nott on is going to take longer than expected, Nott making a mess of everything I've worked hard to achieve so I will send a few up there to punish Nott for me! If he dares to defy me again he will feel the wrath of Lord Voldemort!" yelled Voldemort.

"Yes, My Lord," was what Voldemort heard in turn. His Death Eaters would do anything for him; he was after all a descendant of Slytherin and the most powerful wizard alive. Voldemort watched as they all bowed in satisfaction. He had worked so hard to achieve this and he was going to win this war and rule the world if it was the last thing he did.

"So you will have Jade for an extra week Severus!" hissed Voldemort. Severus shifted his face into one of lust and disgust at having her so long and getting extra time with her.

"I knew you would like that Severussss," hissed Voldemort.

"If you have enough of her you can always leave her here, I would like a bit of her but I did leave her for you so she is yours Severus. Have fun with her, you're dismissed. I will call you for the potion in a couple of days now be gone! Crabbe, Goyle and Malfoy go punish Nott and show him what he should not do, destroying my hard work. Not too much damage boysss he has a mission to do," he hissed gleefully his red eyes glowing.

"Yes, my Lord," said the servants of the Dark Lord, kissing the hem of the man's robe before apparating away.

Severus apparated right into Snape manor. Jade had not moved an inch since he had left. With a smile he took the bonds off and spelled the Death Eater garb from him. There had hardly been anything worth watching again.

Severus then walked over to the writing area and wrote out a note for Dumbledore who had taught him how to make portkey letters, so that no one would find out. He would hate to be found out because of a letter being intercepted. Plus it was much faster, and he could not keep writing material in his robes because there was always a Death Eater in the same room as him so he could not even write to them if he wanted to. Jade was just lucky that Nathan left her alone when he did. She wrote the letter and the owl was off disillusioned of course.

"Headmaster,

Nothing much happened, he has sent Malfoy and goons to punish Nathan Nott for fouling up his what ever he was to do, he is being secretive about it. Well its held off I currently have Jade Avery in my possession, Voldemort gave her to me to play with. The man is sicker than I thought. Obviously I am going to stay here with her; I have a potion to make for the bastard anyway. That's all I have to tell you Albus. It was not a big meeting.

Severus

Severus then muttered a string of words, before the paper with the letter on it disappeared, only to appear on the Headmaster's desk. He then lay down where Jade was sitting, carting his hand through her hair. He had used to do that and she used to love it. Her parents were never affectionate and he could now see why not. They were Death Eaters and Death Eaters didn't love anyone apart from their Master.

Severus decided to make the most of the two weeks he had with her and plan everything out. He needed to tell her things about being a spy. It was harder than it looked; he knew she was a Legilimens; he would have to be stupid not to know. Waiting till she woke up, he ended up falling asleep.

When Severus woke up Jade was not there. He panicked thinking she had taken off and knew that the Dark Lord would kill him for losing her. He was startled when he smelt food and heard singing coming from the kitchen. Walking along he opened the door.

Jade was standing, preparing a stir fry cutting bits and pieces and adding them in. humming softly to herself, she had never felt like this for ages, she didn't hurt she felt like she was in heaven. She continued cooking not aware that Severus was watching her every move.

She was startled when she heard a voice whisper to her, "You would make a perfect house wife, pity I can't keep you." Sounding as disappointed as he felt.

Jade laughed softly. It was a sad laugh, but she was happier than she ever remembered being. Turning around she smiled softly. She didn't know why but she felt more powerful stronger and unbeatable.

She got that from Harry. The girl Jade was long ago broken, practically a puppet on strings. The girl she was now is actually Harry, but he just doesn't have his memories of his other life. He doesn't realize that he asked for a life that was not Harry Potter and fate played with him. What fate was actually telling him was that there are people out there with worse lives than being the boy who lived.

Severus could not help himself when he leaned over and kissed her. She was gorgeous, her startling green eyes and black hair, even when she cried she was beautiful. He just really wished she was his. And she had been his once upon a time, but she had given her life up as well as her dreams to save him. He had no doubt that they would have killed him to keep the Nott's and Avery's happy. It was just recently that he had begun impressing his Lord and not failing his missions like the Nott's were doing. The Avery's were gone now anyway.

Knowing a house elf could deal with dinner, never breaking the kiss he lifted her up and she wrapped her arms and legs around him. He could not wait so he started kissing her where they stood. Her back thumping against the wall as he ravished her mouth. He didn't care if Nott was happy or not, he was going to conquer Jade Avery's heart and was going to keep it. He knew deep down he already had.

He was about to remove her clothes when she whimpered in his arms before saying "Don't, I cant please." Her voice was smaller than he had ever heard it before. Knowing she was scared and she needed someone to reassure her that Sex was not all about hurting another person.

"Jade look at me," demanded Severus softly.

Jade looked at Severus, her eyes wide and fearful. Severus wanted nothing more than to remove that fear from her eyes.

"I promise I wont hurt you, ok, I promise trust me, if I wanted to hurt you I would have done it the first night here," said Severus

A small bit of him knew he was being cruel, but he knew she needed to hear it; he softly and slowly began kissing her again not waiting on her reply.