Chapter 28 - Captured
A/N: Not much happens in this chapter, but hey, I hope you enjoy anyways! That was a fricken short author's note, look at that.
DISCLAIMER: No, I still don't own Harry Potter. Sorry to disappoint.
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The next day was the twenty-third, which meant everyone was leaving for Christmas break, save for a few lonely children who hadn't wanted to or hadn't been welcome back to their homes. For the first time, Severus was not actually going to be on that list! Just like how the Evans had invited him over for the entire summer, they had opened their doors to him for the entire winter break.
When Severus woke up, two of his four dorm mates were already up and running, bustling around trying to get everything left packed. Granted, there wasn't much left. As Slytherins, they always had to be prepared, which meant they planned and packed ahead of time.
By the time the other two were awake, Severus had already gotten everything into his trunk and had gotten ready for the morning. He headed down to the last breakfast at Hogwarts he would have for the entire year.
The Great Hall was decorated in fantastic splendor. The customary twelve gigantic Christmas trees were twinkling with little fairies, magic candles, golden bubbles, and even more wondrous ornaments that Severus couldn't even begin to describe. Magic snow trickled down from the enchanted ceiling, which only showed grey clouds, but that was okay. It was light and cheerful anyways. House-oriented tinsel was strung on the edges of each long table (green and silver for Slytherin), and a magnificent purple color ran around the staff's. It was a glorious sight to see, and Severus found that he could enjoy it much more when it actually represented something he could look forward to.
Lily glanced over at him, a questioning look clear in her emerald orbs. Severus simply shook his head back at her from across the Hall. He would explain why he wasn't there last night later, on the train.
Potter and Black also stared at him from across the Hall, more questions clear in their eyes. Severus repressed a shudder and ignored them. What happened last night, which was probably what they were staring at him for, was not something to be questioned. It happened, and now he wanted to move on and pretend it never had.
Severus finished his meal and stood up to leave. Lily wasn't quite done with her breakfast yet, but that was alright. He would probably just go to the library and wait for her, he supposed. However, his plans were cut short when a certain trio came up behind him, Potter and Black taking him under the arms and lifting him up just outside the giant double doors.
"Target-" Potter began.
"-captured!" Black finished.
"Ack!" yelled Severus. "Let me go!"
He was strong, but he wasn't that strong! He was also being restrained!
"Nope," Black said, popping the 'p,' "We're taking you to Moony."
"Yeah, he wants to see you before break," Potter added.
"What if I don't want to see him-?!"
Black rolled his eyes as if that was the stupidest question in the world. "Well you don't get much choice there, now, do ya, mate?"
Severus continued to struggle, but to no avail. Then he realised that his wand was missing.
"Where is my wand?!"
"Calm down, Wormy has it," Potter replied. Severus twisted himself so he could glance behind him at the little rat. There he was, following along, still eating, Severus' wand clutched firmly in his grasp.
"Give it back!"
"Not until you've talked to Remus!" Pettigrew squeaked, mouth full of some pastry he had snatched off the table earlier.
Severus struggled some more, but to no avail. Eventually he just slumped over into his captors' arms with a huge sigh, allowing them to drag him along. He did not like this. Not one bit.
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A/N: Just feel free to review your thoughts. Nothing new.
