A.N: Hi again. Thank you for the reviews and I've had a few questions about the story which I won't truely answer because they unfold later on. Again this chapter was sort of 2 but they fit together nicely so they became one. Your reviews are welcome as well as possible ideas on where you would like the story to go. Thanks. DH.
Severus Snape had just finished his Defence Against the Dark Arts class with his Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw 3rd years and was heading back to his office. He had called both Columbia and Draco to his office at Lunch to discuss the morning's development. Dumbledore was being abused by a very angry Mr. Parkinson about students' behaviour towards fellow students. Snape had been in the room listening to Mr. Parkinson ramble on till he was blue in the face and couldn't help but sneer when Lucius entered the room. Parkinson poked his chubby little finger into Lucius's chest demanding that he pay for the damage that quote 'his little devil child did to his poor defenceless Pansy'. Lucius had removed the man hand from his chest and in on uncertain term told the arrogant sod that his 'daughter' was a Malfoy and that they only resorted to such violence when seriously threatened or provoked, such as being jabbed in the chest by an undersized mountain troll. Parkinson had shut his trap quiet quickly and had kept his hands to himself for the rest of the meeting.
After Parkinson had waddled out of Dumbledore's office, the headmaster had told Lucius that he could not let the issue be forgotten and that Columbia would need to be punished for her action. Lucius nodded his understanding and left the office, Snape quickly following him. Lucius had asked that after he spoke to Columbia if he would allow him to speak with her afterwards. Despite popular belief, Lucius knew a lot more about his daughter than most thought. He knew that only something severely serious would push her to actually physically hurt someone. After Lucius had been pardoned by the Wizengamot after spending 10 months in Azkaban for his involvement in the Department of Mysteries battle, he realised that his family was more important than a psychotic tyrant, hell bent on bringing the world into a state of misery and darkness. Lucius was by no means a sappy Muggle lover, but he knew now that his family came first and he needed to start showing that firstly through his daughter.
For most of her life Columbia was always placed third in the family. Draco being the eldest of the two and Lucius's male heir was first priority, then his wife Narcissa, who despite most people's beliefs, was in fact the love of his life. The most attention Lucius ever paid Columbia was after her first year. She had come home with a perfect report but was bested by a Muggle-born. Lucius had sneered that she should have done more to beat the 'Mudblood' and turned to congratulate Draco when he announced that he was joining the Quidditch team. Lucius felt so much remorse and guilt towards Columbia in the way he treated her and Snape saw this as clear as day. Snape allowed Lucius to floo into Columbia's room after he had finished with her so he could begin fixing a very broken bridge between himself and his only daughter.
Draco was the first to arrive at Snape's office. He had no idea why he had been called to Snape's office. If it was about the incident that morning then he was sorry for his reactions but it was Columbia's hand that broke Parkinson's nose. A grin came across Draco's face as he remember the loud crack signalling broke cartilage in Parkinson's face. Served her right for all the shit she had been saying about his mate...uh Granger. At that moment Draco knocked on the professor's door and entered after he heard the deep rumble of a response. Snape was sitting at his desk looking over some essay when he gestured for Draco to sit in a chair across from himself. Draco sat and waited for whatever was about to happen.
"We're just waiting on your sister and then we can get started." Snape drawled as he marked another essay. Draco sat patiently while thinking about whether Granger had gotten his owl or not. He wondering what she would have thought when she read it. Draco thought it sounded a bit too sappy for his tastes but Columbia assured him that this was what Hermione wanted to hear. Just as he started thinking about all the different ways Granger could have taken the note, Columbia walked in with a huge smirk across her face. Something had obviously gone right for her to look like that. Columbia sat in the chair opposite Snape and beside Draco and waited for what was to come. She understood why she was there and was about to take everything she got on the chin.
"Now Columbia, due to your brass actions this morning, the headmaster has informed me that you need to be punished for your actions. Physical violence towards peers is not acceptable. For this I will be taking 40 points from Slytherin and you will have detention with Professor Binns helping to sort out the History of Magic text books. You may return to your room. Goodnight." Snape said sternly as he informed her of her punishment. Columbia nodded and stood with a 'Yes sir. Goodnight sir.' and left Draco with his Godfather. Snape put down his quill and looked at Draco. He had grown up so much since he was little and Snape was proud to be his Godfather. Draco had made some mistakes in his life but then so did a lot of others, including himself.
"Draco, it has come to my attention that you are neglecting your Veela." Snape looked over at Draco, concern and worry evident in his dark eyes.
Draco stiffened at the mention of his Veela. Damn Columbia and her caring to the deepest pits of Hell! He could handle this himself and didn't need anyone's help of concern. Why couldn't they just understand that and leave him alone. Columbia had already made her write two letters to her and yes it would be nice to at least get to know her before he died, but Gods, he was not intending on taking it any further and that was that!
"Sir, I implore that you understand. I cannot and will not allow her to be dragged into this mess. Please try to understand that." Draco looked Snape dead in the eye as he said this. Malfoy's never begged but well Snape wasn't just anyone.
"I do understand, but you must know that if you try to do what you want, she will find out through Columbia. Columbia is willing to do anything to save you, including blowing the family secret and we both know that if Miss Granger were told of the situation she would do anything in her power to stop. She is after all a selfless Gryffindor.' Snape explained. He understood completely Draco feelings and motivations. The one simple reason he had not gone after Lily was because of what he was and who he was serving.
"I understand that sir, but it must not come to that..."
"Then stop acting like a self righteous fool and win her heart before it's too late. Stop acting like a Gryffindor and use your Slytherin brain. You can have your pumpkin pasty and eat it too." Snape cut Draco off getting annoyed with his god son. Self sacrifice was not the Slytherin way!
"Yes sir. Is that all?" Draco replied slightly annoyed. He was no sappy, sooky, Gryffindork, he was a Malfoy and a Slytherin and Malfoy's always got what they wanted.
Snape nodded as Draco stood and left. He was going to have a long chat with his sister and figure out how to have Granger and protect his family as a death eater at the same time.
