Hey guys, very glad you liked how I did the last chapter.

Now this chapter starts off the day after the choosing, James and Lily make an appearance, but what could they have to say to Angelique now? What's the rest of the school going to think that Snape's apprentice is in the tournament? Angelique begins her training though it starts off small, but it all comes down to the tasks to show off her skills.

Written by myself and my fic friend AnnaBoleyna1536 and we don't own Harry Potter.

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The next morning:

Angelique awoke early the next morning, not from anxiety about the upcoming tournament tasks but because she fell asleep too early and awoke at six o'clock. She showered, read a book but wasn't too interested in it due to the fact that she was going to train herself today. Ok not herself she would have Snape to help; classes had been dismissed for the day so the teachers including Dumbledore were going to discuss the tasks with the Ministry.

Angelique wasn't worried; it would give the students' time to finish their homework and her more time to find out what her training would do for her. She hoped to become an Animagus soon, even if Snape wasn't one himself he knew how to become one and he had the necessary materials. Charlie had no doubt written to James and Lily about what happened, Hogwarts had the advantage with the amount of champions but numbers weren't everything. Beauxbatons had its ways of magic through song, enchantment, and Durmstrang had a thing for the Dark Arts so they would both have their own way into the tournament.

"Hmm…." Glancing at the clock Angelique saw it was nearly seven thirty, so she grabbed her clothes; a black gothic straight jacket that looked almost skin tight with a long neck, black skinny jeans, and black boots. Her makeup would be simple, just some eyeliner and eye shadow, with her hair wavy Lolita styled, two small pigtails on either side in black bows while the rest of her hair hung loose. Today her contacts turned amethyst, matching her hair; oh yes she definitely looked darker than most of the students would say.

'Time for breakfast.' The clock said seven thirty-five, and so Angelique grabbed her wand before locking her room behind her. As she walked down the halls she spotted several students walking in the same direction, most of them staring at her but she disregarded them.

"Angelique!" she stopped hearing Draco Malfoy call out to her.

"Yes?"

"Been looking for you, you alright?"

"Fine why?"

"Well you disappeared last night, all of Slytherin was wondering what happened."

"Nothing Draco, now we'd best get to breakfast I'd rather not be late." She turned and he followed.

"Would you like to sit with us today?"

"No Draco, I'm to sit with Professor Snape but thanks for the offer." Draco just nodded and let her make her way to the teacher's table. She sat in her usual seat, but unfortunately it was also next to Karkaroff who was giving her a weird look.

"Good morning Angelique." Severus greeted her.

"Good morning Severus." she greeted back. "Have a nice evening?"

"It was fair, you?"

"Fine." Angelique spotted Abbey sitting and talking to Draco, she looked alright but no doubt she would want to talk later on.

"Ms. Potter, good morning." Dumbledore greeted her.

"Morning headmaster." She smiled slightly at him.

"Morning Severus."

"Morning professor."

"Angelique, after breakfast would you mind if I spoke with you and Severus alone?" they exchanged a glance.

"Not at all headmaster." Angelique nodded in agreement. They quickly ate their breakfast, but Angelique sent a quick note to Abbey saying she'd meet with her later on. Dumbledore chatted away with Karkaroff until he too was finished, and then motioned for them to follow. They went up to his office, but hopefully the Potters wouldn't arrive too soon because Angelique was not in the mood to hear their stupid whining.

"What's this about sir?" Angelique asked as the door shut behind them.

"For starters, how are you doing Ms. Potter?" Dumbledore looked directly at her.

"Fine actually, considering all that's happened." The old man smiled kindly.

"I must say you have me stunned with your calm nature Ms. Potter, one would be quite anxious especially for an underage witch in a dangerous tournament." She couldn't tell if he was joking or actually concerned.

"I'll believe that when I see it sir, so why have you asked us here?" Dumbledore's twinkling blue eyes shined a little more than usual.

"I wanted to tell you that your parents will be here this afternoon, they wish to speak to you about the tournament along with your brother."

"Oh perfect…" Angelique scoffed and rolled her eyes.

"Also, Severus I assume you will be assisting your apprentice with her training for the tasks?"

"I will so; we have already chosen a place to train."

"And that is?" Severus just glared. "Oh well you don't have to tell me, I'm only curious."

"It's quite obscure headmaster, no one else will dare enter it." Angelique let out a small hiss.

"I'm sure it is, oh and before I forget Fudge has appointed Rita Skeeter from the Daily Prophet to interview the champions." Severus glared again and Angelique just stared.

"Albus you know bloody well the woman exaggerates her stories, why would you allow Fudge to let her interview anyone?"

"It's his idea Severus, besides despite what we all know it'll be Charlie she will go after and likely Angelique here."

"Why would she go after m…oh wait because I'm the Idiot-Who-Lives twin sister." Severus snorted at that. "When is she due to come?"

"Tomorrow after breakfast if not later tonight, Fudge wants all of this out before the tasks begin."

"Headmaster you wouldn't by any chance know what the first task is would you?" Dumbledore didn't say anything. "Take that as a no, oh well then."

"You will begin your training soon Angelique, I wish you luck though I don't think you will need it." He winked at her.

"Thank you headmaster, now we had best…" a loud knock at the door interrupted Angelique.

"Who is it?"

"It's Minerva Albus."

"Come in." the door opened and McGonagall stepped through. "Minerva what is it?"

"I need to speak with you about the tournament alone Albus, if that's alright."

"Of course, Angelique and Severus were about to go. I'll see you both later on then." Severus and Angelique nodded before leaving the office.

"Do you wish to begin now?" Severus stopped her just before they reached the dungeons.

"I think I'd like to talk to Abbey first, I'm sure she's concerned." Severus nodded and let her go, but she would be expected back in his office once it was done. Angelique knew where Abbey and the other Slytherins hung out in the morning, it wasn't difficult.

Angelique made her way outside, ignoring the stares she received and the whispers.

"Isn't that Angelique Potter?"

"It is, she's Potter's twin sister."

"Really? She's Snape's apprentice though."

"Yeah, I hear she's too smart to be in any school."

"Rumor has it she's twice as smart as any professor here."

"Yeah, did you hear what she said to Granger? Never seen the bookworm so frustrated over anything before."

"Well I heard she rebelled against her family out of jealousy." That came from a third year Gryffindor girl, one of Charlie's admirers no doubt. Angelique stopped walking, and then turned around to see the girl was in fact redheaded with blue eyes and freckles…she looked like Ron Weasley.

"Excuse me but did I just hear you say I'm a rebel because I'm jealous?" the girl had the guts to smirk.

"Yes I did, Charlie's told me all about how you always cause trouble for him and your parents. I also know you brainwashed your sister into being a snake, so typical. Not to mention your clothing…you look like you belong in an asylum." Angelique just smirked.

"You really are a follower of Charlie's, stupid and blind to the truth because you like that he's famous am I right?" the girl's eyes widened in shock, she obviously hadn't expected Angelique to say that. "I only dress this way because I like it, as for being jealous of Charlie well I have no reason to be. Abbey, my little sister is a snake because she has the brain of one whereas Charlie has the brain of a troll."

"How dare you insult him!" she shouted pulling out her wand.

"You do realize I can dock points from your house missy? Not to mention I can tell Professor Snape of your behavior and you could get detention, or I could just give you a pig snout and matching curly tail, whichever is better?"

"You wouldn't…" now she looked afraid.

"I would, I didn't graduate early from the academy for nothing. Now you keep your negative comments to yourself, or you and I will have many unpleasant conversations in the near future." One little glare and the girl ran off with her two friends going after her.

"Angie!" Angelique turned to see Abbey rushing over to hug her.

"Abbey, sorry I didn't talk to you last night."

"It's ok, Draco told me you'd probably need some space since you are now a champion for the tournament. Are you…going to be ok?"

"I'll be fine Abbey; you know I will though I honestly can't say what'll happen when the first task comes around."

"It's so unfair to the others though, Hogwarts having three champions like this and all. Durmstrang and Beauxbatons are at a disadvantage."

"I know but they're all brilliant wizards minus Charlie they'll be fine." Abbey laughed. "Now, I'm going to start training today ok so I won't be able to see you as often."

"I understand; think Mum and Dad will be here later?"

"Oh yes, it should be entertaining now are you going to be ok with your housemates?" she nodded. "Good, if you want later on tonight you can come see me. You know where to go, you know the password?"

"Yeah, I'm gonna go check out the pitch they're having tryouts this afternoon." Slytherin tryouts for the team, after Gryffindor had their own; the first game would take place later this week. The sisters shared one more hug and then Abbey went down the hall while Angelique headed back to the dungeons.

"You're back." That was her greeting as she entered the potions classroom.

"Yes, took less time than I thought. Now…I've finished all my assignments, what's on the agenda for today?" he looked up at her.

"Your training, shall we go now?"

"It's a bit early Severus; students are wandering the halls as we speak." He smirked.

"That's what I was hoping you'd say." He stood up from his desk. "I think what we can do now is decide what you'll do for the first task."

"Yes, and I think what I should learn is likely certain defense spells."

"Do you know how to disarm and counter?" she nodded. "You know how to attack and keep eye contact on spells and hexes?" she nodded again. "And you also can perform…wandless magic?"

"That's a bit tricky but yes, care to test me?"

"Need you ask?" he pulled out his wand. "We'll start with a few defensive spells; see how you take being hit." They took their positions, after Severus made room in the office, bowed, and took a stance. "Stupefy!"

"Protego!" a shield erected over Angelique, and the spell rebounded but missed Severus.

"Good, not bad."

"Thanks…Expelliarmus!" Severus' wand flew out of his hand and into hers.

"Very good, I don't think you'll have problems with defending yourself. Though we have no way of learning the first task before it comes, you had best be reading up on whatever you can find to make sure you will live. I would hate to bring up a new apprentice so soon."

"Oh believe me that won't happen." Angelique had no doubts the tasks would be…dire, but she wasn't going to give up unless every breath in her body left her. "Another round?" she tossed him his wand.

"Later, first we will speak of you becoming an Animagus." she put her wand away.

"I'm very intrigued to become one." He stared at her. "I kind of wish I could choose the animal though it depends on my personality."

"What animal do you wish to become?"

"Not sure, as long as it's not a cat or dog. I have been reading on this, and even if you aren't an Animagus yourself you can tell me what I'm missing." She was surprised to see him smirk, and then his body began to shift form. "Oh my…" she stared as the robes of the man turned into black feathered wings, and his nose turned into a beak molding together with his mouth. His body shrunk, and Angelique was now looking directly at a black hawk where Snape stood.

The bird cawed at her, and Angelique held out her arm which he flew to and rested on. His claws were sharp, but he made sure they wouldn't dig into her skin.

"Well aren't you a handsome bird?" he cawed again, and then flew off her arm to change back. "Impressive." His face turned serious.

"That is something that only I and Dumbledore know of, and now you."

"You're unregistered?" he nodded. "Figures, Sirius and James had to register because Lily made them years ago, required I think in the Auror business. Think if she hadn't they'd be doing all of it in secrecy."

"Unlike Lupin." Angelique frowned. "Sorry, now do you wish to become an Animagus soon because I warn you it's not an easy task?"

"I know, and I can take whatever time I need to be it."

"Very well, I will also warn you that it could be quite painful the first few times you shift. It feels as if your bones are reshaping which they are and for a few moments like the air is leaving your body."

"Kind of expected that, now when…?" she stopped as a knock came to the door.

"Who is it?"

"It's Malfoy." The door opened with a wave of Severus' wand. "I'm sorry to bother you sir but the Potters are in Dumbledore's office, they want a word with you and Angelique."

"Thank you Draco." They left after he nodded and took off down the halls.

"Wonder what they'll say this time." Severus muttered as they approached the gargoyle. He gave the password, the statue moved and they climbed the spiral staircase. They saw the door was open, and of course Charlie was there with James and Lily but no Sirius.

"Ah Severus, Angelique there you are." Dumbledore motioned for them to come over.

"Nice of you to join us Angelique." James sounded mad.

"Oh forgive me James I was busy with my teacher here, important business if you may, now what's this about?"

"Albus told us you and Charlie have been entered into the tournament, now while we understand Charlie might be in danger we want to know why you won't help him." Angelique folded her arms over her chest.

"It's simple, I refuse to do so and it would be unfair to the others. Besides if Charlie is as great as you think he is then he should do just fine on his own."

"He is only fourteen as are you; you should work with your brother." Lily tried to reason.

"Oh but why should I? True we might be blood siblings but that's all we are, plus Charlie has that Gryffindor know-it-all I'm sure she could give him a few tips."

"Don't you talk bad about Hermione!" Charlie threatened.

"It's not my fault the girl likes to spout information in everyone's faces, and you can't deny she is a know-it-all. Now if you're going to keep trying to convince me into helping Charlie then save it, I won't help him and I have no reason to." Severus snorted at Angelique's boldness.

"You are the most ungrateful little brat I have ever spawned; I cannot believe your behavior. Don't you care about the family at all? And what the devil are you wearing you look like you just came from the nuthouse?"

"James please…" Lily stopped him from shouting.

"Oh don't bother Lily; your husband is far too thick-headed and arrogant to think of anyone but himself." Angelique sneered.

"How dare you!"

"I dare alright, and I already told you I like my new look and it's no concern of yours how I dress."

"You are going to help your brother in this tournament!"

"No I'm not, he can do his own work for once."

"Angelique…"

"Save your whining Lily, besides…why would I care for you three when you never cared for me?" the look on Lily's face was as if Angelique said she would kill her right there.

"W-What…?" Charlie looked confused.

"Abbey and Remus are the only ones I love and care for, they are all I need. Now if you'll excuse me Professor Snape and I have much to do, and you'll waste no more of my time or his." With that being said she turned on her heel and walked towards the door.

"Angelique…" she stopped at the sound of Lily's voice.

"Don't bother Lily, my apprentice wishes to leave without hearing more of your pathetic arguments."

"Stay out of this Snivellus!"

"James that is enough!" Dumbledore stood up. "Now it's obvious that Angelique is not going to assist Charlie, for reasons I don't fully understand but I'm willing to respect her choice. Severus is going to train her, and that's all she will need. You can go now Severus."

"Thank you headmaster." Severus led Angelique away ignoring Potter's protests. Angelique had of course noticed the confusion on Charlie's face, perhaps he wasn't as dumb as he seemed or he would likely brush it off just like he did everything else. "Are you alright?"

"Fine, nothing new of course." Angelique whispered.

"Very well, now do you wish to train more?"

"Yes." She nodded.

"Follow me then." Angelique wondered where they were heading, but as they passed a few empty corridors she noticed that they were heading straight for a girls' bathroom.

"Sir, why are we going into this…?" she pointed at the door.

"This is not just a girls' bathroom." He opened the door. "This is Moaning Myrtle's bathroom."

"Moaning Myrtle…that sounds familiar." On cue a ghost girl with black pigtails and large glasses appeared out of one of the cubicles. "Hello." The ghost girl seemed stunned.

"H-Hello…"

"You're Moaning Myrtle, now I remember this is your area to haunt. You scare everyone who comes in here."

"Yes." She nodded meekly.

"I'm Angelique, Angelique Potter."

"Potter? Are you related to Charlie Potter?" Myrtle frowned as she spoke.

"Unfortunately yes, has he bothered you?" the ghost screamed making the two flinch, whimpering as if she'd been bullied. Angelique's ears rang as the sounds echoed in the loos; it was like being next to a large horn.

"Miserable boy…makes fun of Myrtle because she's sensitive and dead! Calls Myrtle names and throws things at me thinking I can't feel it!"

"Well you can't, but I see your point." Angelique regained her senses. "You seem fine to me, I wish I could apologize for Charlie but sadly he's a bully and cannot be helped in my opinion. Tell me though, how old would you be today?" the girl fiddled with her grey robes.

"I would be…probably a little older than fifty." She sniffled.

"Oh don't be upset, I have no reason to hurt your feelings."

"Angelique." Severus spoke up.

"Sorry, but why have you brought me here?" Myrtle seemed hurt by the question. "No offense to you Myrtle, just curious." The ghost's eyes widened in surprise and interest.

"Could you be here to see…?" she pointed at the sink, one that had a crack down the middle. Angelique approached it, and saw what the girl was pointing at. On the sides of the faucet were two snake, no basilisk emblems; she tried to turn on the water but none came out.

"Is this what I think it is?" she turned to Severus, and he nodded.

"See if you can open it my dear." Angelique knew the only way to open the chamber was through snake tongue, taking a deep breath she stepped back a few feet to get a good distance.

"Open." She hissed out and the sink began to move. The top went up while the sinks spread and sunk down low to reveal a large hole. She heard Myrtle gasp above her, and looked up.

"You can speak it too, he could also."

"You mean Charlie?" she nodded. "Wonder what he left down there…" Angelique made to move closer but a hand on her shoulder stopped her.

"Not yet, it is still daylight. We will come back later tonight, for now…we must return before someone notices us both gone too long."

"Yes…" Angelique moved back but stopped…she felt something inside the hole. She couldn't understand it, but something was drawing her towards the hole.

"What is it?" the pull faded away, and Angelique just shook her head.

"Nothing, thought I felt something but it's gone now."

"Alright, let's be on our way now." They would start on the Animagus training first, then perhaps more spells and hexes.

"Close." The sinks formed back together, and the hole was obscured.

"Thanks for visiting Angelique." Myrtle smiled at her.

"I think I may be doing it more often Myrtle, good day." Myrtle nodded and Angelique left the lavatory with Severus. Soon enough she would have to speak with Skeeter, that wasn't an issue though. Now she was wondering what she felt in that hole, something down there was calling her but it vanished as soon as she tried to get close.

Like it? Sorry it's not very much on Angelique's training but it's a start. Now what could it be that Angelique felt down in the chamber, could it be something that may help her on her skills and journeys?

How would the interview with Skeeter go? That will be seen in the next chapter and I will say now it will end with a cliffhanger. Is Sirius going to show up and try to convince Angelique to help Charlie?

Like the little scene with the Potters and Ginny? More of that will come if you wish it so, believe me.

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Later!