A/N: Wasn't that a scary end to a chapter, haha. I wasn't planning on writing that in, but it seemed to click. When I talk about Isabel's clothing in the middle of the chapter, think Narcissa Malfoy in the Deathly Hallows Part 1. It was very hard to explain what Isabel was wearing. And as a note for future reference, it's her trademark clothing. So she kinda wears it everywhere. Thank you for the reviews, I appreciate them. Keep em' coming!

Disclaimer: I've repeated this several times. I think you get the message. I don't own Harry Potter.


I arrived outside a house. I didn't know this house. I had never seen if before in my life. I wondered if I should go in or not, because I had no idea who was inside of it.

"Isabel," I whispered to myself, "get it together. We have to go in there. There's no other place we can go." I walked to the front door slowly, and opened it with caution. As I walked inside the house, I accidentally slammed the door behind me,

"WHAT WAS THAT?" I heard a familiar voice yell.

"Wand out, darling," an older woman's voice said. I froze as I heard footsteps coming from the next room to the front door. To my surprise, two witches, one with bubblegum pink hair and the other with black hair, walked around the corner from the other room and began to stare at me. My make up had run because I'd been crying, so I would probably be looking like a freak.

"Isabel!" The younger witch exclaimed, running to me and jumping into my arms. I wrapped my arms around Tonks and cried on her arm. I just needed her to hold me for a second, just to know I was safe.

"Hey, Tonks," I whimpered onto her shoulder. She let go of me and half smiled, before turning to the other woman in this room.

"Mum, this is Isabel Snape. Isabel, this is my mum, Andromeda." I looked at Andromeda and smiled.

"Hello," I said quietly. She smiled and walked over to me.

"Hello, dear. You look like you need a bit of tea. Nymphadora, take Isabel to the living room. I think we need to cheer her up a bit."


I sat next to Tonks as Andromeda sat opposite me. They both looked extremely concerned. Was it because my make up was running, I was wearing black robes and I just looked very dark? Maybe because Tonks hadn't seen me in a long time, and Andromeda never met me before, they thought I wasn't to be trusted. Andromeda poured me a cup of tea and handed it over.

"Now, what happened to you?" Andromeda asked.

"Well...I...just...got...home..." I cried, trying to gather myself.

"Take a deep breath," Tonks whispered. I breathed in, then breathed out.

"Start again," Tonks said.

"I just got home from Hogwarts, because you know, I graduated. And I was in the kitchen when I heard a loud bang. I ran into Fathers office to see a big scraggly man standing there. He was trying to lure me in and I was so scared. Then I stunned him. Father arrived shortly afterwards and told me to leave. So I gathered my things and apparated here. I left Father there, by himself. I left him with that...that...man."

"Who was it?" Tonks asked.

"Scraggly...big...sounds like Greyback," Andromeda said.

"Greyback?" I asked Andromeda. Who was this Greyback she was speaking of?

"Werewolf. He uses it to his advantage. He's dangerous, Isabel. You're lucky you were able to stun him," Andromeda replied. Werewolf? That's why he looked as scary as he did. How was I able to stun someone like him?

"Will Father be alright? I'm worried sick." As much as Father and I weren't getting along at the moment, he was still my dad. I would never forgive myself if something happened to him over me.

"Your father is a highly capable wizard. He'll be fine," Andromeda said, trying to assure me, shooting me a half smile.

"I'll show you to your room. You are staying, aren't you?" Tonks enquired.

"Yes, I'll stay. If I'm welcome to." I looked to Andromeda, wanting her approval. I didn't want to intrude.

"Of course, darling," Andromeda said, smiling. "You are welcome at any time."

"Yes!" Tonks exclaimed. She began to pull me up some stairs. We reached the top and she walked to the end of the hall. She opened the door and there was a small room, with shelves full of books and a bed. This was just what I needed at the moment.

"This is where you'll be staying."

"Thanks, Tonks. I appreciate this a lot."

"You're one of my best friends...it's the least I could do. So, Snapie, when are you becoming an Auror? I could use a friend during training." I coughed nervously and wiped a few tears.

"I'm not."

"Not what?"

"Joining the Aurors. They said they weren't accepting new Aurors."

"You're kidding! You're so talented! How did you find out?"

"Dumbledore told me."

"He told you himself?" I nodded. Tonks seemed quite saddened by all of this.

"But he said he needs me for work like this. And he said he'll be contacting me shortly." I wondered what work Dumbledore would have for me. Knowing him, it'd be something completely out of the ordinary.

"That's weird," Tonks muttered, turning her hair blue.

"Yeah, it is," I muttered in return.

"Nymphadora! Dora! Where are you, Nymphadora?" a man's voice called.

"In here, Dad!" She called back, rolling her eyes. A few seconds later, Tonks' dad appeared at the door. He wasn't as I thought he would be. He was very plain, but with a warm smile and a joyful look in his eyes.

"Hello, Dora!" He said smiling.

"Hi Dad," she replied.

"Who's this?" he asked, looking at me.

"Oh, sorry Dad. This is Isabel. Isabel, this is my dad, Ted."

"So you're Isabel Snape? Dora's told Andromeda and I all about you!" Great, another person that has been talking about me. I wonder how long until the questions about my father come up.

"How long will you be staying with us?" Ted enquired.

"Until...um...I'm not so sure at the moment," I replied."I won't be in your hair too long. I promise."

"Nonsense, nonsense. Andromeda and I are very happy to have you. Any friend of Dora's is a friend of ours," he said before walking off. I turned to Tonks, who was grinning.

"What?" I asked her.

"I have the greatest plan ever! I have the day off from Auror training tomorrow and I think we should go pay someone a visit."

"Alright. Whatever you say."

"It's been a long day, hasn't it? Would you like to get some rest?"

"Yes, if you wouldn't mind." Tonks nodded and smiled.

"Night Isabel."

"Night Tonks."


That night I had a terrible dream. Father was being attacked by that awful man and I couldn't stop it. No matter how many spells I shot at Greyback, they just rebounded off him. Father was close to dying and I kept shooting spells. Greyback turned towards me and I backed off a little. Thats when I screamed.

"Sectumsempra!"

Greyback was hit and Father survived. That's when it hit me. Father was trying to be good to me, he just didn't know how. He was a very private man, and I didn't appear to be helping that. God, I felt terrible. He'd been trying and I had been throwing it back in his face.


The next morning I woke up to the sound of Tonks annoying her parents.

"Nymphadora! Will you stop that!"

"Aw, mum! You're ruining all my fun."

"It's not fun for me, Dora. Now stop it!"

I stood up out of bed and made my way down to the kitchen to see Tonks sitting on the kitchen bench.

"Wotcher, Isabel," Tonks said, greeting me cheerfully.

"Good morning, darling. How are you?" Andromeda asked with a concerned face. I already liked Andromeda. She was genuinely kind.

"I'm feeling better. The sleep did me good," I replied, smiling. It wasn't a beaming smile, but seeing as I was nearly attacked by a werewolf, I don't think anyone would be overly concerned if my smile was glowing or not.

"Well, have some breakfast and get ready. We're going to - whoops! I nearly told you the surprise location!" Tonks laughed. How someone like me - serious, academically minded and well, a Slytherin, became friends with her - silly, fun, bright and a Hufflepuff - is beyond me. I ate my breakfast and had my pumpkin juice and then went to get ready. I looked through my bag and chose my black dress. It was tight around the top half of my body, and long sleeved, and the bottom half just flowed down to the bottom. I took out my tight, black blazer, put it on over my dress and the four buttons up. There was faint purple patterning on the blazer. I loved what I was wearing.

"Well don't you look dark. You really do take after your father. But it suits you. You look very pretty," Tonks said, popping up behind me.

"Not too dark, is it?" I asked.

"Of course not. You're very clean and well presented. And the purple detailing makes you look very feminine."

"Thanks Tonks."

"Don't mention it," she said as I put my wand in the tight pocket of my dress.

"Can we go now?" Tonks asked, bursting with anticipation. I laughed and nodded. I had never seen her more excited for anything in her life before.

"How are we getting there?" I asked.

"Apparating of course!" Tonks laughed. We said goodbye to Andromeda and Ted before leaving her house. We looked around us to see if anyone was around.

"Coast clear" she whispered. I took her hand and seconds later, we standing in a field with a house in the distance.


"Know where we are?" Tonks asked. We began walking towards the house. It was a beautiful little house.

"Um, no. I don't." We continued walking through the field, getting closer and closer to the house. I presumed this house was where we were going.

"Tonks, can't you tell me?"

"Afraid not, Isabel. It's a surprise." We reached the front door of the house to see a red haired woman standing there with a big smile on her face. I had a sneaking suspicion...

"Tonks! How lovely to see you dear girl!" She exclaimed, hugging Tonks.

"Wotcher, Molly," Tonks replied, letting go of the woman named Molly.

"Molly, this is - "

"Dark hair, dark eyes. The pale face like porcelain. The mysterious look...you are the daughter of Severus Snape I've been hearing so much about." How did she figure that one out?

"Well done, Molly. Molly, this is Isabel Snape. Isabel, this is Molly Weasley."

"Pleased to meet you," I said, smiling. Molly smiled and gave me a big hug. My friend's mothers all seemed very warm. Molly finished her warm hug and gave me a smile.

"Bill, Charlie and Percy have all told me so much about you! Its excellent to finally meet you! Now both of you come in," Molly said, brining Tonks and I into the house with her. We walked into the dining area. Sitting around a big table was Ginny, Ron, Fred, George, Percy, Charlie and Bill.

"You're lucky you came when you did. We're all leaving for Egypt tomorrow," Molly said. Bill and Charlie stood up at the same time and walked over to us. Percy did the same shortly afterwards.

"Isabel!" Bill cried, picking me up in a hug and spinning me around "I've missed you heaps. You've grown up so much since I saw you last. You look brilliant." He let go of me and grinned. I was then given another hug. This time, from Charlie.

"Hey Charlie," I laughed.

"I've missed you so much! You have to start writing to me," he said. "I need to keep in contact with my sister." That was how close Charlie and I really were. During his last year at Hogwarts, he told me he considered me his sister. It was a beautiful moment. He let go of me and I turned to Percy.

"Hey Perce," I said, smiling.

"Hi" he replied, giving me a small hug. Percy and I were best friends after Bill, Charlie and Tonks had all left Hogwarts, but we weren't as close as I was with the other 3. I turned to the table and waved at Ron, Fred and George.

"Hey Ron."

"Hey Isabel. How are you?"

"Good thanks, Ronald. How are you?"

"Fantastic" he replied, grinning.

"How about us? Are we just going to sit here and be ignored?" The two twins chimed in. I grinned at the both of them. I had instantly liked them the first time I met them.

"Hello, Fred. Hello, George."

"That's better!" Fred said.

"This is so lovely" Molly said, "really lovely. How long will you two stay?"

"Only a couple of hours, if that's alright, Molly," Tonks replied.

"It's fine, of course! Ginny, Ron, Fred, George, come with me. Lets let them catch up," Molly said, leaving with her youngest four children.


"So, what will you do? Are you still going to become an Auror?" Bill asked.

"Apparently the Auror office isn't taking in new Aurors at the moment, so I'm a little stuck."

"You're kidding!" Charlie exclaimed.

"But Dumbledore told me he'll be in touch. I don't quite know what its about though," I told them. They all looked pretty shocked. I didn't blame them. When do you get a wizard like Dumbledore telling someone like me he'd be in touch?

"I'm sure everything will work out." Percy said, trying to reassure me. I smiled at him. Although Percy could seem strict at times, he was also extremely kind.

"So, lets lighten this up a bit. Who was your favourite teacher and your scariest teacher at Hogwarts?" Charlie asked.

"Do we have to reminisce, Charlie?" Bill groaned.

"Yes, we do. If you haven't noticed, we are in the presence of our two best friends that we don't get to see that often, so excuse me if I wasn't to reminisce!"

"Fine then. Favourite was, hmm, I liked McGonagall. She was alright. She actually liked me which was a plus.. Scariest was Isabel's dad," Bill said.

"Father isn't that scary. He's just strict."

"You sound so formal when you call him Father. I'm guessing he doesn't like dad." Charlie laughed.

"I don't know. Never asked him."

"Do you wish he was like a dad?" Percy questioned.

"Every day."

"It must be hard sometimes, not having him there as support," Tonks said.

"Trust me, there's support there. He just doesn't like showing his feelings."


The time passed very quickly. We talked about Egypt, Tonks' Auror training, Dumbledore, Dragons, Gringotts and owls. I missed my best friends. It took me this visit to realise that, and even though Father might not like it, I'd be visiting them a lot more often.