A/N Hello all I missed hearing from everyone and so enjoy all the reviews this fic has been getting! I am so glad you all like this Fic and the feedback is amazing; it also seems I now have a huge decision to make. There has been a cry for blood against the two characters I brought into the last chapter and their blood was not exactly what I had planned, at least just yet, but this bring up an interesting plot twist.

Decisions, decisions.

I would like to say you have all renewed the passion for this story; don't get me wrong it never really went away but as I said a couple times in the last chapter I've lost some will, these writings are really the only things I still have emotion even left for. I promise I will try to push out more for you but please be patient as I cannot guarantee that I will be posting every week.

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Chapter XIV

Salazar watched as Cadence slipped from the room, preoccupied by whatever was on his mind.

"Should we let him leave?" Marius placed his hand on his.

"He is probably off to find Snape." Draco smirk as he leaned forward. "He will be fine, if anything he will not try to leave now."

"What makes you so sure he won't leave again?" Lucius gave him a look from his side that made him try to look a little more serious.

"You have not expressed any anger towards him, and really he just found his family."

There was silence for a moment before Bellatrix scowled.

"What does that matter? He didn't seem to care when he ran for it to begin with."

Draco glared at her. "Really think about it, the only reason he stood up to the Dark Lord yesterday was because he did not want his family to be hurt. Family means everything to Harry, sorry, Cadence. And after everything that has gone on in his life I don't blame him." He pointed at the man who lounged on the couch like he owned the place, his red eyes boring into his. "You orphaned him." He looked at his crazy aunt. "And you took away the last person who claimed to actually want him. We rescued him from his abusive relatives and then he found out that was all a lie and Dumbledore had spawned this whole elaborate plan and had him kidnapped from his real parents. And here we are. Do you really think that, no matter how overwhelming it may be, that after the little grace from the universe he would just run away again?"

Lucius gave him a considering look as his eyes connected with the green ones across from him. Despite his sons brash words it seems they may have placated the couple in front of him. Slytherin looked once more towards the hall that his son had had just disappeared down.

He chanced a glance at the other two, his insane sister in law seemed amused as she sauntered over and pinch Draco's cheek.

"Oh you think you're so smart nephew of mine? " She cackled lightly. "Pity really, that you seem to have taken a liking to blood traitors."

The dark lord watched lazily before looking back at the items on the table.

"Enough."

Her fingers tightened on his skin. "But my lord."

"I said enough."

She cackled as she released his now red cheek and lightly tapped it.

Lucius watched as she walked back to lean against the wall readjusting her corset. She seemed to be just as bad as normal. His gaze travelled back towards the other who had not removed his gaze from the table.

"No matter, I will have my fun later."

"Who is Severus?"

Lucius looked back at the three as they shared a glance.

"I apologize; I forgot you had not met the man yet."

Draco squirmed next to him and they both knew that this conversation could go either way.

Unfortunately it seemed someone had their own ideas.

"Severus Snape is one of my death eaters. He is my spy at the school and keeps me informed of the things going on behind its walls including the boy and the order." Tom Riddle still had not looked from the items on the table but had started to twist the wand in his hand unconsciously. "He has always had a nasty side for Potter. But that stemmed from his insane hatred of the boys other father." The crazed man shrugged as his eyes shifted focus. "I have never been able to tell whether I could trust him or not. I always had this suspicion he was betraying me but recently something changed him and he gave me delicious information concerning Dumbledore, though I believe this was all due to trying to protect something. But one can never know with him."

Draco felt his insides freeze as Marius and Salazar shared a look. This was bad; was he was pitting them against Snape before they even knew him. "I bet most of that was because of you and Dumbledore." He tried to be as nonchalant as he could, shift any suspicion, even just a bit. "Dumbledore wanted Snape to hate him, and seriously if he had shown any bit of feeling towards him you probably would have killed him."

The two looked slightly contemplative before the older looked at Lucius. "But why exactly would Cadence be going to him now?"

Lucius looked down at him and gave him a look and even without words Draco knew what his father was trying to say and it made him grimace.

Well you're the one that opened this discussion do you want to tell them their son is interested in him.

"Well you see, Cadence has sort of developed… you know, feelings…. For my godfather."

Salazar's eyes widened barely before a smile touched his lips. "Just cadence?"

Narcissa placed her tea down with a slight sigh. "Personally, I do not think that this is what we should be discussing. What are we going to do about the dark Lord, and really the light one? He has caused about as many problems for him as the other."

Marius nodded before looking at Tom. "We will retrieve the remaining Horcuxes and you will have the soul pieces returned. Now your actions, "His eyes travelled over to his wild haired companion. "And those of your associates between now and the very last one will determine what happens after. Because believe me young man I have the power to grant your greatest wish." His eyes hardened a bit. "Or destroy it."

The dark lord looked up at the man again with a scrutinizing gaze and gave him a short nod. And then Marius looked at each individual before continuing.

"However, for what Albus Dumbledore has done there are no alternatives. He will be stopped and removed from power." Draco noticed the dark lord smile insanely.

"See now this is a conversation that I could enjoy."

They all sat forward as they started to make their plans.

Cadence released the man after they had stood there in the embrace and took the man's hand. "I need to introduce you to someone."

Severus hadn't moved and pulled him back his hand grabbing his other arm. "And why are you going to do that?"

Cadence gave him a small smirk as his eyes travelled over the other mans' face. "Snape, do you really think that no one would have noticed me sneaking away? If I know Draco he probably felt like it was a perfect opportunity to try and embarrass me with his easy to read hints."

"And how exactly do you plan on introducing me."

"You are Severus Snape- The most feared Potions Professor to ever roam the halls of Hogwarts, the Spy who not only fooled Voldemort, but also Dumbledore. You are an amazing man who has helped save my life year after year and above anyone else never treated me like a hero. You're the stupid man that thought he needed to apologize for the wrong of others and the man I have no idea what to do with." He flexed his fingers. As he saw the emotions flash across the man's face. "You became a friend and for once instead of you helping me I was the one helping you. But I began to feel things I shouldn't. Not because they were wrong because of some misplaced sense of propriety but because if Dumbledore really thought about getting rid of you that would have been the perfect excuse. And I thought I had too much to focus on. But..." he released his hand and rubbed the back of his neck. "I can't help the smell." He leaned forward and inhaled, feeling his beast rear its ugly head. "It's not the only reason, but I feel a sort of pull to you." He looked back up at the wide ebony eyes. "I care about you." He watched as Snape swallowed and slowly blinked. "How about we just stick with Severus though?"

The ebony eyes popped open as he looked down on him. "Harry…"

Cadence grimaced. "Cadence is my actual name."

An elegant black brow rose. "Cadence does have an interesting ring to it." He smirked. "However, I do agree that we should stick Just Snape."

Cadence took his hand again and leads him towards the door. "I figured you would agree. I just need to figure out exactly what I'm doing for once before telling it to everyone." He stopped as he opened it and looked back towards him. "Are you sure you are okay?"

Snape mock glared at him. "Of course, you would have to do more than that."

Cadence opened the door and sighed to himself. "Good."

As they made their way down the halls they began to hear bits and pieces of the conversation from the room.

"….We could kill him."

"Oh stop suggesting….. That's been the 5th time you've done that."

"Fine what about we destroy him slowly?"

"Bella…"

"No that might actually be sound. Use all the facts and destroy his credibility. I mean he's done enough heinous things that the public would literally do all the work for us."

Cadence stood with Snape in the door way. "We could let him use a horcrux." They all turned to him with varying looks.

"What do you mean we already agreed that The Dark Lord was supposed to be whole?"

Cadence eyed the Dark lord. "You had to have specific protections on some right. We just let him 'find' them. I bet there are a couple nasty ones?"

The red eyes gleamed as the man smiled. "There is one that comes to mind."

A/N okay so really short compared to the past couple chapters…. Okay really short however I needed to give another update to keep everyone going; I've still been a bit preoccupied.

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