She didn't want it to be the truth. She begged him to tell her it wasn't true as she clung to his robes and wept into them.
Severus could barely manage to grasp a hold of the girl and drag her out of the Great Hall, feeling highly uncomfortable.
He'd wondered how Death Eater attacks would effect the students in his House, but he honestly didn't expect one of his own students to be a victim.
An overwhelming desire to have this girl spared being touched by the war overcame him.
TBC...
A/n: Special thanks to DracoMalfoysSweetGirl92 for reviewing every chapter thus far. You've been a great reader and your reviews have been much appreciated. It's been encouraging to know someone is actually reading this and enjoying it.
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