Hey guys, very glad that you guys liked how I put the whole scenario between Ginny and Angelique and James. I will say now that James isn't going to lighten up any time soon, you don't see many fics where he turns good but you never know since he's so air-headed and arrogant or at least he was as a student.

This chapter contains the interview between Skeeter and Angelique, also got a little surprise in store that adds up to Angelique being the GWL. Sirius is going to show up too, and Abbey's gonna have a little spot in here with Charlie.

Written by myself and AnnaBoleyna1536, and we don't own Harry Potter.

Enjoy!

The next day:

Angelique spent most of the day before with Severus, they had fixed up on more training but much to Severus' surprise Angelique had mastered almost every spell he'd cast at her. She'd countered each one he threw at her; her magic rivaled that of a typical fourteen year old witch or wizard. Her Animagus training would begin in a while; right now she was focusing on her training for the tournament and earning her mastery in Potions to complete her credentials to become a healer.

"Lovely day." Angelique was outside dressed in her long black and silver spider web robes, her winter ones since the air was cold today. It was cloudy out but the winds were harsh, and all the younger students were in class while the older ones were out or inside studying.

"Ms. Potter." Angelique turned around to see none other than Rita Skeeter behind her, quill and pad in hand along with her photographer.

"Rita Skeeter, I was wondering when you'd show." They shook hands. "Shall we go somewhere more private?"

"I would suggest the pathway near that old hut, the one that belongs to the gamekeeper?"

"Well there are some good spots there, you can choose." Skeeter led her down the path and they came to a spot where there were some rocks to sit on, private and quiet too. "What can I do for you?" her quill came to life and prepared to write upon the pad.

"Well for starters a lot of people are curious as to how you and your twin brother the Boy-Who-Lived were entered into the tournament and you're both only what…twelve?"

"Fourteen."

"Yes well, you I have done my research on and you are quite a surprise. Graduated from the American Academy for Magic at such a young age and your scores are very impressive; not to mention your powerful magical core and you are apprentice to Hogwarts Professor Severus Snape, a role that no one has been able to take on for years. Tell me Angelique, do you feel that you are ultimately superior to your brother despite his reputation?" Angelique knew what she was trying to do, but what did she care?

"I have no reason to not think so, but it doesn't matter." Skeeter's eyebrows rose.

"Oh, I'm guessing you are your brother don't get along?" Angelique shook her head.

"We aren't close, haven't been for years."

"I see…" the quill jotted down some notes. "Well now, Charlie claims that he didn't enter the tournament but is it possible you could've had something to do with it?" Angelique shook her head.

"I had no reason to enter, what's going on is unfair to the other schools I'm only in it because I have to be and if Charlie claims I'm out to get him then he's just stupid."

"Oh? What about your younger sister and parents? How do you think they all feel knowing you and your brother are in such a dangerous tournament?" Angelique rolled her eyes.

"I could care less what James and Lily think, Abigail is my sister and she has reason to worry but she need not for me."

"You don't love your parents?" now Skeeter was fishing in for some real information.

"No, but Ms. Skeeter…"

"Yes?" Angelique leaned in to whisper.

"If you wish to have a real story about Charlie and me, then I would suggest looking into the Potters' past." Eyebrows rose.

"Their past?" Angelique smirked.

"Let's just say the Golden Family is not so golden, but I would try talking to them first and you might see exactly what they think of me, and then I'll give you more. I would even try Charlie's godfather Sirius Black." She leaned in closer. "I guarantee it'll make your readers become fiercer than rabid wolves."

"Oh….I see." Skeeter seemed very intrigued. "But a few more questions if I may?"

"Fire away."

"You called Sirius Black Charlie's godfather, is he not your and Abigail's godfather too?" Angelique frowned.

"Sirius Black is a failure as a godfather to me, Remus Lupin is my and Abbey's godfather regardless of what anyone says."

"Isn't he a werewolf though?" Angelique frowned and her eyes flashed.

"He was there when Abbey and I needed him, that's all that matters regardless of his condition."

"Forgive me Ms. Potter, now one last question…do you have any advice to give your brother?" she frowned again.

"Just to pull his head out of his arse and focus on what's at stake here, this is not a time to boast about fame and new toys. Oh and one more thing, leave Abbey out of all this." The quill jotted down some more notes, and then Skeeter agreed to leave Abbey alone and asked to take a picture which Angelique posed for with a peace sign.

"Thank you for your time Ms. Potter."

"Thank you and please see me again Ms. Skeeter." Angelique knew what kind of reporter Rita Skeeter was, but if she wanted good stories she would be nice to her sources. Angelique figured now was the time to at least reveal the Potters' discrepancies on her and Abbey, once the world learned the truth Charlie's eyes might finally open to the real world not fantasy.

"Angelique!" Draco Malfoy came her way.

"Hello Draco, shouldn't you be in class?"

"We got out a little early; I wanted to tell you that Potter is out looking for you."

"You mean Charlie, why?"

"Not sure, Goyle overheard him telling Granger that he would try and ask you for help in the tournament." He was gonna try and cheat, figures. "Oh and I think you already know, but Granger really dislikes you, no she hates you I think."

"I assumed so." Draco smirked.

"It's because you got the apprenticeship, she's wanted to be Snape's apprentice because it's a highly thought of position in the school and in the eyes of the Ministry. Not to mention your scores beat hers, makes her look like a first year again."

"So she's angry that I beat her? Well Snape looked me up, I'm sure she might've gotten the spot if I hadn't come along." Draco shrugged.

"Either way she'll probably do all she can to make sure Potter wins, just to warn you." Angelique patted Draco's shoulder.

"Thanks for telling me, five points to Slytherin for your help. Speaking of which would you mind looking out for my sister, I mean just keep an eye out for her because I have a feeling James, Lily, and Charlie will try and get her on their side and she shouldn't have to choose."

"You have my word on that Angelique; I'll make sure she's safe."

"Thank you again Draco, oh and before I forget…" before she could finish Angelique looked over his shoulder to see Sirius coming over. "Never mind."

"What is it?" Draco turned around and saw him too. "Oh."

"Angelique, mind if I have a word with you?" he had on his Auror robes, probably just got off.

"Angelique…" Draco looked at her unsure.

"It's ok Draco; this dog can't do anything to me." Draco still looked unsure, but left slowly. "What do you want?"

"That's not really a nice way to greet your godfather."

"You are not my godfather, Remus is. If you're here to try and persuade me to help Charlie then save me the trouble of telling you off because I will not help Charlie no matter what you or the bastard and bitch say." His dark eyes glared slightly.

"Angelique, I know why you're doing all this and think I can understand."

"Understand?"

"You're a little jealous of Charlie, you did all this; the makeover, the apprenticeship, the graduating early, it's all to get more attention from your parents and me." Angelique stared at him, and then broke out into a laugh, an evil laugh.

"Wow you really are stupid, I guess Severus was right about you." She laughed so hard she actually shed a tear. "Gryffindors have the bravery of dragons but the brains of flobberworms." His glare hardened.

"Watch it."

"Black I assure you that I am not in the least bit jealous of Charlie, I mean I made better grades, I'm a graduate student from a fine academy, I can perform wandless magic, I have two people in my life I love and they also love me, not to mention my magic is stronger than his, so what exactly do I have to be jealous about? Oh that's right, nothing!"

"Call me Sirius I'm your godfather."

"No, you aren't." the man sighed. "Any other lies you want to tell me?" he had the audacity to try and look offended.

"I've never lied to you Angelique I love you…"

"No you love Charlie, you never gave a damn about me and you weren't there for me. Remus was there for me, and he was there for Abbey so he is our godfather. You can keep Charlie as your godson but don't try and pretend you care because you never have. Now I have to go, good day Black." She tried to walk away but he stepped in her way.

"Do you have any idea what this is doing to James and Lily?"

"No and I don't care, now get out of my way." She tried to move but he grabbed her, and her magical core flared. "Get off!" she raised her voice and her magic flung him back into a tree. Thankfully no one was around, so Angelique spat at him and turned on her heel.

"Angelique!" Severus came over to her inside. "Are you alright?"

"Fine, did you see…?" with a quick nod he led her away into an empty corridor.

"Draco told me Black was here, but your magic…?"

"Like I told him my magic is stronger than Charlie's, but it's not important." She knew her magic was strong but something was off with that one burst, it was almost as strong as the last one that killed Bags.

"I need you to follow me; the rest of the day is free so we have more time to train you."

"Shall we go into the…?" she motioned some signals.

"Yes, come before the halls are filled." They quickly made their way towards Moaning Myrtle's bathroom, and once they went inside Severus magically locked the door.

"Hello Angelique, professor." Myrtle greeted them.

"Hello Myrtle, how are you?"

"Fine thanks for asking, except for that blasted Potter boy teasing me again." She made a face. "Are you here to visit the chamber?" Angelique nodded. "Mind if I watch, I promise to be quiet?"

"It's alright with me, Severus?" Severus nodded.

"Let's get going." Angelique approached the sinks.

"Open." The sinks moved apart, and once it stopped Angelique jumped in first. She hit the bottom on top of what looked like old snake skin and bones. A few seconds later Severus joined in and Myrtle just floated down to meet them.

"Not bad, but…" Angelique suddenly felt the pull again, and this time it was stronger.

"Angelique? What is it?" she turned back to Severus.

"I feel something, just like the last time. Something's calling me…" she saw the many entrances, but the pull came from the middle one. Angelique slowly walked through with her wand in hand. Severus and Myrtle followed behind her, and they came to a vault like door with snakes over the lock.

"Try it again." Severus told her.

"Open." The lock clicked again, and a snake circled around the door before it slowly opened. Angelique stepped through first, and as she got a clearer view of the room she saw giant sculptures of snake heads with their mouths open and tongues out and all the way at the end she saw a giant skeleton, a snake skeleton.

"This is amazing…" she whispered.

"This chamber was created by Slytherin himself, and in the heart…he kept a monster." Severus pointed at the skeleton.

"Oh my…" Myrtle whispered. "It's huge."

"It's a basilisk." Angelique could tell from the size of the teeth and the length of the body into the water. "Could be useful for potions don't you think?" Severus smirked.

"I believe so." He pulled out a pouch; she should've known he'd want to see the skeleton. "Your brother was the one who slayed this creature, one stab through the mouth and into the head with the Sword of Gryffindor."

"Yes I know, he preaches it quite constantly." They approached the skeleton, and though Angelique still felt the pull she was eager to help collect the bones. It wasn't full decomposed but the bones were at least visible. "Teeth?"

"Grab as many as you can." Angelique stripped out of her robe and helped extract the bones; Severus collected some of the scales that hadn't rotted. Once the pouch was full and the teeth were all taken Angelique felt the pull even more; but this time it was close and it seemed to be coming from a deeper part of the water.

"Is something wrong?" Myrtle floated over them.

"Angelique?"

"Severus…I can feel it more, it's stronger." She moved around until she was about near waist deep in water. The pull got stronger, and then right as Angelique's eyes met the ones of the stone face of Salazar Slytherin himself the eyes glowed bright and lit up the whole chamber. Myrtle screamed and hid while the light enveloped Angelique and something started to come out of the mouth.

"What is that?" Angelique reached out for it, and it landed into her hands. It was shaped like a book but it was glowing, and when the glow faded Angelique realized it was a book but it had no title or author in fact it had nothing on the cover or the back.

"It's a book…" Severus made a motion for her to hand it to him which she did. When he opened the book, he flipped through the pages and looked at it skeptically.

"There's nothing in here, it's probably an old journal." He handed it back to Angelique, but when she looked inside she could see words written in silver ink.

"What're you talking about, this is…there's words in here clear as day." Angelique flipped through and tried to show him.

"I see nothing."

"There are words in here…there's even an old spell…" she took a deep breath and read over the spell. "Confer medelam magica suo toto, nunc reduc ad vivifica eius theloneo."(Heal our magic to its whole; bring it back now to revive its toll). As she spoke the book began to glow, and the magic flowed slowly but beautifully around them. Severus' body began to change slightly, and when the magic vanished his face looked younger, and healthier even the line around his mouth disappeared.

"Oh...my…word…" Myrtle came out of her hiding spot. "It healed you." Severus touched his face, and when he saw his reflection his eyes nearly bulged out of his head.

"That's impossible…the book…"

"Only let me read it, the spells are all written in Latin." Angelique stared in wonder at the words, and then flipped through the pages.

"You speak Latin?"

"I took a course at the academy, since most of our spells are derived from Latin terms."

"You never cease to amaze me Angelique." She chuckled.

"The spell said to heal your magic, but to heal your magic you have to heal your body." She stared at him.

"I look as if I'm twenty six again."

"I'd say nearly thirty, but you look good." She flipped to the front and when she caught the name of the book's former owner Angelique's eyes widened like saucers. "Oh…my…God."

"What?" she stared at him with her still wide eyes.

"This book…belonged to Merlin."

Whoa now did any of you see that coming? For Angelique to be able to read the book when Severus can't? What could this possibly mean for Angelique?

Next chapter will look more into this mysterious book of Merlin's, might even throw a spot in for Abbey and Charlie. Sorry about the wait though, been busy.

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Later!