Chapter 10

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Author Note – Ok readers. I love that you are reading this but I could really use more reviews! I love that you like it but I want to know! I guess I'm greedy that way. LOL. Now here is the next chapter of Dangerous Ties. OMG! Can you believe that Callisto is related to Voldemort! LOL, I told you it was cool! Now what do you think will happen now? With Naraku around anything is bound to happen, right?..

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Personal Thoughts

~Legilimen's Spell~

-Pensieve Memories-

Mental Communication

Spells:

Detoxum –(De-tox-um) – Cleanses the body of any aliments. Curse, spell, venom, etc. Created by Callisto Crux.~Sorry, forgot to change that. LOL~

Reverso – (Re-ver-so) – Reverses any spells that have been cast. Created by Callisto Crux. ~Sorry, forgot to change that. LOL~

Repairum Entireis – (Re-pair-um, En-tire-is) – Repairs the entire body of wounds or poisons. Works wonderful with Detoxum. Created by Callisto Crux.

Shatter – Curse that shatters the object, or person, that it hits. Is an unwritten Unforgivable since it is messy as well as Forbidden. Created by Callisto Crux.

Shattro Imageo – (Sh-at-tro, Im-age-o) – Only used on Astral Projection images. Shatters the image and harms the person, keeps them from using their gift for a short while. Differs from each person. Created by Callisto Crux.

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(Bellatrix's Hideout – 8:00 PM)

It had been around 45 minutes since the five Death Eaters, that Bellatrix sent to keep Naraku safe, returned with an unconscious Naraku in their arms. Bellatrix had rushed forward and levitated him to a room where a mediwitch, that chained to the wall, started to look him over. As soon as she knew that her son would be fine, she returned to serve them their punishment for allowing her son to become injured during their watch. Bellatrix was about to hit the last Death Eater with the Crucio curse when she heard the door open. She stopped and turned to see that Naraku was walking out with red eyes scanning the room to the withering men that layed there and the one who was kneeling in front of her.

"Leave, I wish to speak with my mother." Naraku ordered the Death Eaters that were there.

Bellatrix winced at her son's tone as she watched the only one who was able apparated the others out of the room. She placed her wand on the chair to her right as she looked at Naraku. She could see he was angry but she had sent them and for good reason. Bellatrix waited as Naraku stood there with his red eyes locked on her.

"Naraku," Bellatrix spoke up. "I sent them because I was worried for you." She looked into his eyes as she played with the hem of her sleeve. "With good reason to, since they came back with you unconscious in their arms. I was really worried that something happened to you. The Order members do not play by any set rules." She pouted as she stood there under her son's angry gaze.

Naraku stood there for a moment before he sighed. "I understand your reasoning but I must speak with you about something else." He moved to his chair, where Bellatrix layed her wand. "Aunt Callisto send a spell towards me that shattered my astral projection image. I tried to reconnect but it hurts to even think about doing so again. Do you know what kind of curse, hex or spell she used?"

"I do." Bellatrix growled as she started to pace in front of her son. "It was the Shattro Imageo, correct?" Naraku nodded with a frown. "She created the spell once she realized I could also project my image. She uses it only on Astral Projections because it will not work on anything else but them. You must be careful of her my son."

Naraku was confused. "Why are you afraid of her, mum?" He stood as he went over to her hugging her to him. "You're shaking."

"She has also created another spell." Bellatrix pulled back and looked into her son's eyes. "It is deadly but quite messy. Shatter, if used, is just as dangerous as the Unforgivables. Shatter is a Unwritten Unforgivable. Promise me you will not go back there until you have trained. Please?"

"Alright Mother." Naraku kissed Bellatrix on her forehead. "But as soon as my training is over, I will attack the school and get my revenge." His eyes turned darker red as he smiled just like his father did.

Bellatrix nodded as she moved backwards clapping her hands, "Shall I teach you my Darlin?" She accio'd her wand to her, silently. "I know you need to keep up on your dueling skills not to mention your dodging." She then threw a silent non-lethal hex towards him.

"I have gotten better mother." Naraku chuckled as he was able to dodge the hex and throw one of his own.

"We shall see, my lil' boy." Bellatrix laughed as she danced out of the way of his hex. "We shall see."

(Malfoy Manor – 9:00 PM)

Severus was sitting by Callisto's bed side as she stayed sleeping. It had been little over two hours since she used to much of her energy. He sighed placing the book he was reading on the floor. Standing, Severus stretched trying to get the kinks out of his back. Watching over Callisto was a lot more work then he had thought it would be but then again he wouldn't allow anyone else do it. Minerva and Remus had showed up an hour ago to see how Callisto was doing and tell him classes would be delayed for a little while giving him some time off to stay with Callisto. Severus didn't say anything as he just nodded. He was grateful but in a way he wished he had classes to go to, to allow his mind to rest. Shaking his head, Severus turned to look at Callisto once again. Her skin tone was a lot better and she was breathing easier. He was brought out of his thoughts when Poppy came into the hidden hospital room.

"How is she doing?" Poppy nodded towards Callisto. "Has she woken up yet?"

Severus frowned and shook his head. "She's lookin' better but she hasn't woken yet." His eyes went to Callisto then back to Poppy. "Do you know why she hasn't woken?"

"No, I'm afraid I don't." Poppy sighed as she waved her wand over the unconscious woman. "Her vital signs are good." She checked to see if there was anything to keep the young woman asleep. "She doesn't have any kind of potions or poisons in her system which could only mean that she needs the sleep or she would have woken."

Severus sighed and nodded. "How are the other students?" His eyes were tired as he slumped back in the chair. "I heard quite a few of them were hit by Naraku."

"They're better." Poppy smiled as she realized that Severus was slightly different then before. "How are you feelin'? Should I make you lay down as well? Hmm?"

"No, Poppy." Severus snorted as he yawned. "I'm just worried about Callisto. Fighting an astral projection is hard. She even used a spell I've never heard before." he shook his head. "And that is saying something."

Poppy smiled at the wizard. "Callisto is well known for making any word into a spell of healing or destruction." She soothed the hair out of Callisto's eyes. "Let me guess, she used Shattro Imageo?"

"How did you know?" Severus straightened as he eyed the woman in front of him. "I haven't heard of her using it before." His eyes were narrowed.

"Like I said before, Mr. Snape." Poppy chuckled as she started around the bed. "A healer like myself know a lot more then we let on. There was only one other time Callisto used such a spell. She was in bed for about two weeks after wards. Hopefully she'll be find in a week. She's a lot stronger now then she was back then."

"When did she use that spell?" Severus was standing now as he stared at Poppy.

Poppy swallowed as she realized she just said something she shouldn't have. "It was during the first battle." Her eyes shifted to Callisto. "She had to use it on Bellatrix. It was then that Bellatrix showed Voldemort that Callisto was a spy."

"I understand." Severus murmured as he nodded returning to his seat. "I will not say anything. But thank you for telling me Poppy." His eyes were on Callisto.

Poppy sighed and nodded. "Get some rest, dear." She ordered softly. "I can see that you're just as tired as anyone else. I'll come back in a few hours to check on ya both."

With that she left the room. Severus sighed knowing it would do no good to argue with Poppy. If he wasn't asleep, or looked rested, when she returned she would no doubt put a sleeping draught in his drink the next time she had the opportunity. Waving his wand, Severus made the bed Callisto was lying on big enough for him and her. He didn't want to lay in the cot next to her in case she woke. He wanted to be the one she woke up to and he would be damned if he let her go again. Kicking off his shoes, pulling off his outer robes and laying them neatly in the chair, Severus got slowly into the bed and layed down. Callisto must have recognized his scent since she whimpered slightly and scooted over til she was curled in his chest. She sighed and went back into her dreamless sleep. Severus smiled, a genuine smile, as he allowed his eyes to drift close. He knew that Poppy would make sure that things would get done. Right now, all he needed was to hold his woman and get some sleep.

He could only guess what the next few months would be like.

(Few Hours Later – Hidden Hospital Room)

True to her word, Poppy let herself into the hidden room as soon as the coast was clear. She was greeted with the sight of Severus and Callisto curled up in a large hospital bed then she had first placed Ms. Crux in. She then noticed the magic aura around the bed and could only guess that Severus took her words to heart but him sharing a bed with Callisto wasn't what she meant. Huffing, Poppy knew it wouldn't do any good as she shook her head and walked over to wake Severus.

"Severus?" Poppy called barely touching his shoulder.

Severus jumped at her contact and suddenly Poppy was staring at the tip of a wand. "Sorry, 'bout that Poppy." He whispered glancing down at Callisto, as he lowered his wand. "I guess old habits die hard."

"Don't worry about it." Poppy patted him on the shoulder. "But you do realize I meant for you to use one of the other cots right?" She joked good naturally as she pretended to be upset.

Severus shrugged as he smirked at Poppy. "What can I say, I would rather lay next to my witch."

"Your witch?" Poppy blinked a few times before it sunk it what he said. "Oh my!" She smiled widely as she realized what Severus Snape had just admitted to her. "Does she know how you feel? She has always cared for you, since you were younger. Callisto also wanted to know how you were doing when she found out you were Dumbledore's new spy. She was highly pis..."

"Poppy, what did I say about talkin' to much?" Callisto's hoarse voice came out of no where.

Poppy turned and rushed to Callisto's side. "How are you feelin' deary?" She grabbed her wand and chanted the spells she needed to check the girl over. "Headaches? Nausea? Pains anywhere?"

"All good." Callisto whispered as her eyes darted towards Severus. "I could use some water."

Severus was about to leave but Poppy stopped him. "I'll go get the water," She glanced towards Callisto. "You both need to speak to each other."

Callisto sighed knowing that the water would be a long way off as she turned her eyes towards Severus. She had heard 'my witch' but wasn't sure what Severus was talking about. The last time they spoke she knew he wanted her but to what extent? Did he love her like she still loved him? She pushed those thoughts out of her head as she looked up only to blink. Severus stood there with a cup of water. She frowned taking the cup and sipped the water before she was able to down it. It refilled as soon as she placed it on the table next to the bed.

"Thank you." Callisto whispered sighing, knowing they needed to talk about a lot of things. "What did you mean by 'my witch'?" She looked up just in time to see Severus winced.

"When you came back," Severus sighed as he sat on the edge of the bed. "I didn't have many memories of you. It wasn't until you had been back for a while that I was able to get them back from Dumbledore. It was then I realized I had pulled your memories myself because I was worried Voldemort would find them. I became a spy only because I wanted to see you. I had went to Dumbledore first to join the order but Albus said he didn't have a place for me. It was then I turned to Lucius for help. He was able to get me into the Death Eaters." His eyes were glazed over as he continued. "It was then I found out that the Dark Lord wished for your death. You were a traitor, spy. I didn't understand what caused him to be so upset until we learned you were his sister. He was pissed you didn't stand beside him."

Callisto nodded as she bit her lip. "When I found out that Tom was trying to rally the purebloods, I threw a fit." She pointed to her eye with the scar. "It was then he got me back. I told him that I couldn't stand beside him since he was killing those like our parents. He then took us to the house where were raised in. Our parents were still there but older. He killed them without even batting an eye. I was shocked because he had left me all those years ago then he wishes for my loyalty. I hexed him when his back was turned and vanished."

"You came to me right after." Severus whispered looking down at the girl. "You had blood on your cheek but didn't say anything. I didn't see a scar but I can only guess you had a glamor on."

"You're right." Callisto nodded agreeing. "Albus placed a small glamor over my body, it didn't last long but it lasted for as long as I needed. I didn't want to leave but I was told it was needed to keep me safe. Once Tom was killed, I asked if I could return but at that time, Harry was born and Lily had been killed. He told me my time to come back into the light would be soon. It was then that he sent me a letter asking me to take care of Harry at all cost." She sighed pulling out a letter, handing it to Severus. "I've always had it on me, charmed to stick to me like a second skin."

Severus nodded as he took the letter and began to read:

Severus,

If you are reading this, then the war is over yet the final battle has yet to be fought. No, Callisto does not know what I write here because I have charmed this paper only to respond to the person it touches it. If Callisto touches the paper, she will see what I wrote for her. When you touch the letter, you shall see this message. It was the only way I could speak to you once you kept your end of the bargain.

I am sorry for everything that has happened. Since I know the Ministry will try to place you, Callisto and the Malfoy's in Azkaban. I have left testaments for each of you. It outlines what I had you to do and why you acted they way you did. Yes, even though I do not know if Lucius, Draco or Narcissa will switch sides, which I pray they will. I ask you to watch over Callisto. She is not weak by any standard yet she is emotionally weakened. The death over her brother may not show its effect, physically, yet mentally she will need someone next to her. I pray that it will be you, Severus.

Before I made her leave Hogwarts, I saw a different side of you, those few months. I knew the instant that I removed Callisto from Hogwarts that you would return to your darker side. It was my mistake that caused you to turn to Tom but I have tried to make things right. Bring Callisto back into the fold, was the only thing I could think of to show how much I was sorry for how I acted back then. I sacrificed you for James, Sirius and Remus. For that I am sorry Severus. Once you have done reading this letter, it will turn to ash. It is a safe guard I placed on it once you and Callisto read this in case you were still at war with Tom.

I pray you have defeated him.

Headmaster Of Hogwarts,

Albus Dumbledore

Severus watched as the letter in his hand, turned to ash and flew out the enchanted window that was open. His eyes found Callisto as tears fell down her cheek. He wondered what Albus had said to her but when he said to him made his heart clench. Severus retch over and wiped the tears off her cheek. He hated to see her cry, for any reason.

"Are you alright?" Severus asked as he pulled his hand away.

"Yeah, I'm alright." Callisto smiled as she looked around. "How did I get here?"

Poppy chose that time to come through the door with a tray of food and pumpkin juice. She smiled as she headed straight to Callisto, a house elf also appeared with another tray, holding it out to Severus.

"You depleted your power when you used Shattro Imageo." Poppy said with a raised eyebrow.

Callisto swallowed as she grimaced. "I had just help kill my brother." She cringed when she remembered Tom's face. "Then I had to use the curse but Crux also helped. I suppose that's why he's in hiding. He usually hides when he needs to rest."

"Poppy is right." Severus scolded her. "No matter if your pet helped you, you still used to much of your power. You will stay in bed until Poppy tells you other wise." His eyes were narrowed and held no room for argument.

"Severus is right, deary." Poppy said as she placed the tray in front of Callisto. "I placed some potions next to your drink. I want you to drink them all after your done eating." She showed Callisto the power potion, power replenishing potion and the body healing potion. "If you don't, I will allow Severus to give you the potions."

Callisto nodded but kept her mouth shut because of the fact Severus looked rather smug. She ate quietly as Poppy puttered around fixing some of the beds that had been used. It wasn't until Severus was done, that Poppy took his plate and left. She knew that Severus would make sure Callisto would take her potions because he knew she needed them to get her powers back to their maximum strength before the fight with Naraku came around. Severus knew that Poppy wanted to let the others know that Callisto was doing well. The Golden Trio had been coming around demanding to see Callisto. He was shocked when Potter said Callisto was his guardian yet when Minerva backed the boy up. Severus knew that Potter was telling the truth. He also found out that Ms. Granger was going to be living with Callisto at the Grimmauld Place since Sirius left it to Potter. Callisto and him would need to talk but first she needed to take her potions and tend to herself.

(Hogwarts, Gryffindor's Head's Common Room – 1:00 AM)

Hermione, Ron, Harry and Draco were all sitting in the Head Of The House's common room. Hermione was sitting between Draco and Ron while Harry was pacing the floor. They had headed to the Manor to check on Callisto yet she was still unconscious. Poppy had told them that as soon as Callisto woke, she would come and tell them how she was doing.

"Harry will you please sit down." Hermione asked him as she started to feel rather dizzy from his pacing. "Poppy will show as soon as Callisto wakes up. Professor Snape is with her."

"Yeah, mate." Ron said as he yawned. "Poppy will come to tell us what's up. Callisto may not even wake up til the morning."

Harry shook his head as he flopped down in one of the high back chairs. "I cant help but worry." He rubbed his eyes with the heel of his hands. "I've already lost Sirius. I cant lose another person that is suppose to protect me. To many have already died."

"Don't worry." Draco said with his eyes on Harry. "If we don't hear from Poppy, I can always speak to my mother. She'll let me know if Callisto is awake. I think she just over used her powers. She did help you take out Voldemort didn't she?"

Ron nodded. "Yeah, Callisto was with Harry when he went to confront Voldemort in the Forbidden forest." His eyes went to Harry. "Ya never did tell us what happened?"

Harry shrugged as he yawned. "I opened the golden snitch..."

"What?" Draco sat straight up. "You mean the golden snitch from the Quidditch game?"

"Yup," Harry smirked as he held up the snitch. "Dumbledore gave Hermione, Ron and myself something after he was killed. I got this among a few other things."

"Oi, mate back to the tale." Ron interrupted Harry.

Harry chuckled as he shook his head. "Alright, Ron." He sighed as he looked at Draco, Hermione and Ron. "I stopped before I got to far inside the Forbidden forest and touched the snitch to my lips," Seeing Draco frown Harry decided to add a few things. "I did catch the snitch in my mouth, it reacts to the cells it first comes in contact with. As soon as it opened, the Resurrection Stone appeared and landed in my hand. I was able to speak with my parents, Sirius and Callisto arrived in time to speak to her parents." He shrugged as he sighed. "My parents were proud of me. They also wanted me to stay with Callisto til I was able to live on my own. Sirius told me that when I died, it would be like falling asleep."

"You died?" Hermione whimpered as tears fell down her face.

Harry nodded with tight lips. "I did."

"But you're here?" Draco whispered as his eyes were seeing Harry Potter in a new light. "If you died, how are you here?"

"It wasn't my time to stay dead." Harry chuckled. "I didn't need my glasses and I saw Dumbledore." He suddenly turned serious. "He told me that he was proud of me. That I had done what no one else could have. Dumbledore also told me that since it was my choice to die, I was able to go back if I wished. I could have gone on, allowing Callisto to kill Voldemort herself but I couldn't do that."

"Bloody Gryffindor." Draco snorted as he shook his head. "Ya were dead and ya came back. Yer crazy, Potter."

Harry shook his head at Draco. "No, I wasn't crazy. I just understood that I was still needed." He sighed as he looked at the floo. "I don't think..."

Before he could finish that sentence, Poppy popped her head out. "Callisto is awake, dearies." She smiled when she spotted Draco. "Why don't ya go ta bed? You'll all see her in the mornin' Yer all invited to the Manor. Lady Malfoy said Draco can show ya the way." She then disappeared back into the flames.

Hermione, Ron, Draco and Harry looked to the floo with smiles on their face. Hermione was the first to break the silence with a loud yawn. Ron copied her as he stood and looked at Harry.

"Let's head ta bed, mate." Ron yawned again. "We've gotta get up early tomorrow. Since we know Callisto is fine, we need ta head to bed."

Draco nodded as he stood and stretched. "I'm heading to bed. Hermione will see you guys out."

Draco headed up the stairs as Ron and Harry headed out the entrance to the Head's common room. Hermione waited til they were gone before she headed up to her own bed room. She could hear a slight snoring coming from Draco's room, which told her he went right to bed. She smiled knowing that the boy had a lot of things on his mind. Shaking her head, Hermione hurried up with her own routine as she readied herself for bed. As soon as Hermione got into bed, she was fast asleep, knowing that their fight with evil was just beginning but with the people they had on their side, Hermione knew they would prevail.

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Author Note – OK PEOPLE! I have posted a couple of chapters yet no one is reviewing! I would love to hear what you think of this story! Now what do you think will happen with Naraku? Not to mention, Bellatrix Lestrange needs to be taken care of. Will Molly be the one to put the crazy witch in her place? Or will someone else take the privilege? Til next time keep reading and reviewing...

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