A/N: Hello once again. I decided to do a quick update just because I feel like it, haha. This chapter is pretty cool. It took me ages to write because I was figuring out what I was going to do. Anyway, I won't ramble on. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: Harry Potter is owned by the magnificent J.K Rowling and I owe my life to her, haha.
Father looked up at me and pursed his lips, thinking of what to say. "Dumbledore offered you a job?" He asked.
"Yes."
"And what exactly does this job involve?"
"He's offered me a job as Assistant Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher. I'd be helping to teach for about four years and then take over the job permanently." Father let out a faint sigh. I've always known that Father wanted the Defence Against the Dark Arts post. I couldn't help but think I was taking the opportunity away from him.
"I'm sorry Father" I said quietly. Father looked surprised by what I said. "I know that you want the Defence Against the Dark Arts job." Father leaned forward and looked me right in the eyes.
"No. The opportunity was given to you, and I think you should take it."
"You think I should take it?" Father gave one nod and I smiled.
"Then I'll do it" I said.
"Can I ask, though, who is taking the main teaching role of Defence Against the Dark Arts?"
"Oh, yeah. Some one named Remus Lupin." Father froze. He didn't even batter an eyelid.
"Father, are you alright?" I asked, concerned.
"Lupin?" he enquired, not moving. I nodded.
"I'm going to bed" Father said, standing up and leaving the room.
"How odd" I whispered to myself. Father never goes to bed early. He's always up until midnight. Sometimes later.
"I think I will too" I muttered. I stood up from my chair and walked to my room. I shut the door and set myself on the desk, pulling out my quill, paper and ink.
Dear Professor Dumbledore,
I thought hard about your offer, very hard. After a talk with my Father, I have decided that I will accept it, as it is a very good opportunity, and I would regret it if I didn't take the offer. Thank you for your kindness towards me, it has been greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Miss. Isabel Snape
I put the letter in an envelope and gave it to Marieke.
"See you soon, girl" I whispered, stroking her before letting her off into the night sky.
"Isabel, I am waiting" Father called from down the hall, sounding particularly annoyed with me.
"Hang on, Father. Just a few more moments." I called back, fixing my hair into a high bun, leaving my black fringe to fall onto my pale face. I fixed my black dress and my tight black and purple blazer and put my wand in the inside pocket of my blazer.
"All ready" I said to myself, leaving my room and joining Father.
"Well will apparate to Diagon Alley" Father said slowly. We walked outside, into the overcast weather, and looked around. Father extended his arm and I took it. We looked around once more and then left Spinners End.
Father and I arrived at Diagon Alley a few seconds later. It was always busy in Diagon Alley. Always. There were kids running around with all new Qudditch gear, and adults pushing through the crowd with piles of books and all sorts of animals, making noises from their cages.
"Now, I have to go collect a few supplies for my potions classes" Father said.
"We plan quite early, us teachers, don't we?" I replied. Father looked at me for a few seconds and then turned the other way, his black robes flowing behind him. I first made my way into a new clothing store that had opened and found exactly what I was looking for. The normal black dresses I wear were in there, as well as my purple and black blazers. I took out the money that was in my pocket and bought a heap of the dresses and blazers.
"You're buying a lot today" the witch who was obviously the shop keeper said to me.
"Yes, well, I was in need of them. And I thought I'd buy them in bulk."
"Very smart." She smiled, handing me the big bag full of the dresses and blazers.
"Thank you" I said, smiling and leaving the shop. I walked back out into Diagon Alley and it looked like it had just gotten a whole lot busier. I hated busy places. They gave me headaches. I didn't really like crowds, either.
"Flourish & Blotts" I muttered to myself. I looked around, trying to locate the book shop. After a few moments, I found it and made my way into it.
"So many books we could use" I whispered, talking to myself while looking through a stack of books. I turned around to look at the books behind me when I crashed into someone. I fell backwards and his books hit the floor.
"Shit" I mumbled, getting on my hands and knees to pick up the books that the man had dropped.
"I am so sorry. I'm very stupid like that. I never look where I am going" I said.
"No, the fault is mine. My apologies" he replied as we both stood up from picking up books. I gave him his books and he smiled warmly at me.
"Thank you" he said.
"No worries" I told him. He put his books on the ground next to him and held out his hand, still smiling.
"Remus Lupin" he told me. It soon clicked. Remus Lupin...the Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher I'd be working with.
"Isabel Snape" I replied, shaking his hand. He, like most others I meet, looked shocked. He shook my hand slowly and then let go.
"You're Severus Snape's daughter, or very much younger sister that no one has ever heard of, obviously."
"Daughter. And actually, I'm your new colleague" I said.
"Is that so?"
"Didn't Dumbledore tell you who was going to be your assistant?" I asked, raising my eyebrows. He smirked, but then looked puzzled as he looked me over.
"You? You look like a student! You can't be older than 17!"
"I'm 18 in one week. And yes, I'm your assistant."
"Were you the only applicant for the job?" he laughed. I stood there, looking very offended. How dare he say that to me!
"I'm just joking. I'm sorry" he said.
"Apology accepted, and just so you know, I was hand picked by Dumbledore for the job."
"Were you now?"
"Yes, yes I was" I told him.
"Well, Miss. Snape, its been a pleasure to meet you, but -"
"You're taking off so soon? I thought it would be good to discuss some things with you about classes and such" I said, quite disappointed.
"And we will talk, in due time, but I am currently tending to other things. I shall be in touch. Pleased to meet you, Miss. Snape" Lupin said, giving me one more warm smile before walking away. He seemed very mysterious at first glance, but his warm smile reassured me that he would be great to work with.
I walked back into Diagon Alley, looking for Father. He should of told me what shop he was going to. I hate it when this happens! Now my entire afternoon will be spent trying to find Father. I looked around to see a familiar boy. His pale skin, his platinum blonde hair. And he was accompanied by a woman with platinum blonde hair with a streak of dark brown in her hair. I soon realised who the boy was. Draco Malfoy. And then I realised who the woman was. Narcissa. I walked over to the mother and son, who both turned smiles on as soon as they saw me.
"Belle!" Draco exclaimed, his eyes lighting up at the sight of me.
"Hey Malfoy" I replied.
"Mother, this is Isabel Snape" Draco said to his mother. She raised her head high, as if to say that she was high in society, and that I should know it.
"Narcissa Malfoy" she said, smiling and giving me a small nod. Narcissa was a beautiful looking woman. She didn't have any of the dark looks that apparently all the Black's had, but she looked so bright...she reminded me of my mother. Soon after, a tall man with long blonde hair walked up and stood by Narcissa.
"And who might you be?" The man asked in a dark, yet slightly seductive tone. It was a little sickening actually.
"Isabel Snape" I answered, slowly and calmly, much like Father would.
"Ah, Miss Snape. It is...excellent, to finally meet you" he said, "Lucius Malfoy."
"Pleased to meet you, Mr. Malfoy" I lied, forcing a smile. Narcissa also seemed to be forcing a smile. It seemed uneasy standing there. I knew Draco hated his Father. I could see it by the way he was looking at him.
"Thank you so very much for tutoring Draco. He's been singing your praises" Narcissa said, smiling.
"Yes, I must repay you in some sort of way for your services, Miss Snape" Lucius told me in a tone that was quite intimidating. What sort of game was he playing? I kept smiling, showing that I was strong and that he couldn't push me around.
"Well you'll be pleased to know that I have been offered a job at Hogwarts" I said. Draco's eyes lit up once more and Narcissa gave me a genuine smile.
"Really?" Draco said, his eyes lighting up.
"Yes. Dumbledore assigned me as Assistant Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher" I replied. Narcissa clapped her hands together, smiled and laughed warmly.
"That's wonderful! You can continue to teach our Draco" she said.
"Yes, that is truly wonderful news" Lucius muttered, seemingly not interested in anyone but me. I felt a hand on my shoulder and Lucius' eyes shot up. Draco and Narcissa also looked up at the person behind me.
"Severus" Narcissa said softly.
"Narcissa. Draco" Father said, "Lucius."
"Severus, how are you?" Lucius asked.
"Content" Father replied. I looked up at Father and he looked down at me, sending a worrying look. What had happened to him? Lucius looked around, also seeming quite worried.
"We have just heard about your daughters new job, Severus, isn't it wonderful!" Narcissa practically sang. Father nodded at Narcissa and looked down at me.
"Have you got what you needed, Isabel?" Father enquired. I nodded showing him the bag full of long sleeved black dresses and the tight black blazers, like the ones I normally wear. Father nodded once while Lucius watched Father and I carefully.
"Would you like to be going Father?" I asked.
"Yes," he nodded "Narcissa. Draco. Lucius."
"Nice meeting you" I said, smiling at Narcissa. She smiled back and I looked over to Lucius. He was smirking at me, his eyes looking into mine. I turned away from him and smiled at Draco, "i'll be seeing you at school." Draco nodded and I joined Father. We walked away from the Malfoy family, his black robes flowing behind him, as my black dress flowed behind me.
"Did you see the way that idiot was looking at you? I should of cursed him that vile moron" Father snapped.
"Lucius?" I asked. Father didn't reply, but I knew it was who he meant.
"I did. I don't think it's much to worry about, Father."
"Listen to me. Lucius Malfoy is not someone I want you to associate with. Draco and Narcissa are fine. But please, Isabel, not Lucius Malfoy."
"Wasn't planning on it" I mumbled. Father stopped and turned to me, looking very serious.
"This is not a joke!" he spat.
"Alright, alright. I bet he's like that with everyone!"
"He isn't, Isabel."
"I'm sorry, Father" I said quietly. I had never seen Father this aggressive about something. Ever.
"Oh, I did meet someone else today" I told Father.
"Who?"
"Remus Lupin" I said. Father rolled his eyes and held his arm out. I took it and seconds later, we were out of Diagon Alley and outside our house at Spinners End.
We walked inside and I put my dresses and blazers on my bed. I made my way back out of my room and into the kitchen. Father stood there, looking down at the water basin. He didn't move. He just stood there.
"Father?" He still didn't move. It was like he was in a trance.
"Father? Dad?" Still no movement.
"Daddy?" He looked up and turned to me. He sighed and tried to leave the room, but I blocked him.
"Father, what is it?" He tried to leave again, but I took out my wand and put it by my side, pointing it at him, hoping he wouldn't see it.
"Tell me, Father" I said quietly. He took out his wand and pointed it at mine.
"Expelliarmus" he said calmly. My wand shot out of my hand and he caught it. He stepped around me and walked away.
"Dad is better" he called. I smiled and put my wand away.
A/N: Yay, Lupin! I've always loved Lupin. And yay, Narcissa! I really like Narcissa too. Pity she wasn't used a lot in Harry Potter. She could of added a heap of depth. And yay, Draco! I've been in love since Draco since the first time I picked up the first book. And yay, Lucius! I love Lucius. He's just so bad that he's so good.
Anyways, reviews are greatly appreciated!