Disclaimer: I don't own them, I'm just borrowing. I'll return them only slightly traumatized.

Last Time

Harry looked to Snape, who had chosen the armchair by the window. "I am fine, thank you."

Harry left for the kitchen, passing her family in the hall.


bobbi; okay, here comes the part where the 'prince' finally finds his 'princess'

remus; i'm surprised neither has tried to kill you yet

bobbi; oh, they've tried. how do you think we got to this? *points to giant sack*

muffled voices; let us out!

bobbi; now on with the story before they get themselves out

Harry walked back into the parlor carrying a full tray. It took everything he had not to drop it when he heard the scream.

Bellatrix dropped something as she screamed at the sight of flames surrounding her hand.

Lucius rushed forward, covering Bellatrix's hand with part of his coat hoping to stop the flames. Thankfully the flames vanished as quickly as they appeared, leaving Bellatrix burn free.

"Oh did I forget to mention it burns anyone who is not the prince or it's rightful owner?" Draco said casually as he examined his nails.

"It would seem you did," Bellatrix said through clenched teeth as she clutched hand closer to herself.

"My mistake then," Draco looked to the woman, "Sorry."

Both the prince and the advisor held back smiles at the blond's behavior toward the screeching woman.

Quietly, Harry approached the group, setting down the tray within their reach. As he turned to leave a glint of green caught his eye. Looking he spotted his earring from last night's ball, snatching it up Harry pocket the jewelery before anyone noticed it.

As he left he didn't see the black eyes watching his back, that had seen his actions seconds prior.

Given the glaring match going on, it was easy for the owner of said eyes to slip away after the raven haired servant.

The sight that greeted the five that the prince had left behind shocked them all.

There was the prince, his face barely more than inch away from the servant.

THE SERVANT!

Smiling like the cat that got both the cream and the canary. Their posture screamed of intimacy, the kind one only has with a certain individual.

"Sire?" Hermione was hesitant to interrupt, "What are you doing, exactly?"

Smirking, Snape held up something in his hand, "I am merely returning something that was lost."

Deftly he put the earring on the servant's ear, back in its proper place the green seemed to shine brighter.

"Thank you for returning it to me," the servant said, his hand fiddling with it, "I hadn't even realised I'd lost it at the time."

"How is this possible?" Bellatrix screamed, "I couldn't get near it without it sparking, but she can actually put it on. What the hell is going on!?"

bobbi; and one more to go and we're done, promise.

remus; you know they are going to kill once this is over.

bobbi; i know, but it'll be worth it.