Alright, I know you guys are going to flame me soo bad for that last chapter, but it was one of those, I'm bored chapters, and I cant think of anything to write kind of ones.my apologies.(in the earlier chapter, there was a little kissing scene thingy, but I didn't like it.)

Rating-PG(maybe bumped up to NC-17 later in the chapters)

Disclaimer-No Harry Potter characters, just Raie Black, a fictious character of my mind.



Chapter 15-A Deadly Ball

Raie's pov

I ran into my dorm and shut the door. I folded up the dress, and put it in my trunk.

All I could do was wonder what happened to Snape. The cut on his forehead, and the sudden chill. IT was all incredibly creepy. And I was worried as hell. I decided I would go down and ask him what happened. And if he was in trouble.

I fell asleep in my clothes, and missed the first class of the day. Potions.

Snape pov

Where in Merlin's name was Raie?She had never missed one of my classes. But I was far too worried about other things to dwell on it.

I gave the class a project, and I sat down to clear out my thoughts.

My younger brother, Corvus, had yet to send me another letter about when someone's of age. I hope he knew answers.

I put my hands of my face, and thought about Raie. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would have a relationship with a student, let a lone start falling in love with her, and that I believe I was doing. I knew it was sad and pitiful, but she's got more personality then her mother, not to mention a lot more charisma. And nothing against Victoria. I had been madly in love with her, but when I was young, I learned to love other people little, for fear of losing them.

And what got me the most was Raie changes me. Just when she's around I feel different. Nice to saty the least..

And when I even bear to think of Victoria, it hurts. I find my comfort in Raie, I know she is the one I want to wake up to every morning. To roll over in my bed, and see the love of my life right at my side. To be able to kis her goodnight, every night, and hold her as she falls asleep.

And then, it pains be to think, that I might get my heart broken. Raie is far to attractive for her own good. I see most Hogwarts' boys fawning over her. Weasley. Potter. Malfoy. There are plenty of them for her. By the way, I still don't even know who she's going to the ball with.

Someone younger than me is going to sweep her off her feet, and it's going to happen while she's here, and I'm going to have to suffer and watch.

But for now, all I can do is think.

I also face the big reality slap that her father is Sirius Black, one of my rival enemies. And he would never inm y life let me take her hand in marriage. He would never walk her up the aisle to me. Damn him. Let alone the fact that she would be marrying someone her father's age. Then again, who said she loved me?It's beyond reason. I know she see's the way I look at her, but does she fit everything together?

Soon, I hope, she comes to realize that all we might be able to have for each other, are 'Feelings from a Far'



My thoughts were interrupted as the dungeon door burst open. It was Raie, and she was late. I had to take points away. I watched her take her seat next to Harry.

"Miss. Black,"I said, she looked up at me. "Your late, 20 points for Gryffindor."

She looked at me, surprised. But I had to, otherwise everyone might begin to get suspicious.

All through class, I saw her keep sneakin glances up at me. I watched her through the corner of my eye.

I watched her whisper something so Harry and Ron, and Hermione, who was sitting behind them, could hear.

Harry and Ron, sniggered and Hermione burst into a fit of giggles.

I slamed shut the book I was reading and stood up. The whole class looked at me.

I walked over and stood infront of Raie, she looked up with a smirk on her face.

"Is there something you find amusing?I think you can tell the whole class,"I sneered.

Hermione burst out in a loud guffaw.

"Ok, sure, I'll share it,"Raie said, she threw her book off the table and climbed over to stand next to me.

"I had said to them, isn't it a big ironic that youre always so pissy, when only girls are supposed to be moody?"she sasid and the class laughed. Hard. I could feel myself burning.

"Isnt it a bit ironic."I started but she cut me off with aloud "Shhhhhhhhhh!!"

"That wasn't very polite, DON'T interrupt me. Anyway, I was going to ask, mid-life crisis?Come on, your not that old. Problems is the home?"Raie sneered, and it was actually mean.

"Well, Miss Black, seems you have a lot of courage, so I'll give you a scary detention."I started, but she interrupted me again.

"Is my detention having to sit and look at you all day? That's scary enough to make anyone pee their pants,"She smirked. Once again, everyone laughed. Harry was laughing so hard, he was tearing.

I wasn't exactly angry at her. But I had to do something. I grabbed her arm, and dragged her out into the hall.

"Thanks,"I smirked sarcastically.

"Mmmm, no problem,"she sighed.

"Would you please go to your dorms,"I said, a little annoyed.

"Ok,"she said, looking both ways, then planting a kiss on my cheek.

I watched her run the other direction.

Raie's pov



I started getting ready for the ball. The dress was perfect. The straps went around my shoulders, so I have my shoulders and neck showing.

I curled my hair, using Gladrags "Curl Everything" spray (says on the bottle 'curls even you nose hair.'hmmm)

I put on my makeup and perfume.

I waited as Ginny finished getting ready. She was going with harry. Since he asked me, and I was going with Oliver, Ginnny came over and asked. He had sighed, but said yes.

"Ginny, you look great!"I complimented, and she did. Shew as wearing a flattering hunter green dress, that matched well with her red hair.

"Thanks, but you look gorgeous. I was waiting for you to unleash your inner beauty, I can assure you, you will be turning heads tonight,"Ginny smiled sweetly.

"Oh Gin, thank you!"I said, hugging her.

We said our good lucks and headed down stairs. Olive was waiting at the bottom, wearing a black dress robe.

"Raie, wow, you look absolutely beautiful,"he said, looking me over.

"Thank you, you look excellent yourself,"I smiled.

He held out his hand, and I took it. We walked to the Great Hall, following Harry and Ginny. Harry kept turning around, but I avoided catching his eye.

Snape's pov

I stood next to Madame Hooch, waiting for the students to arrive.

"You know who I'm thriving to see?"she asked me.

"No, who?"I asked, keeping my eyes fixed on the door.

"Raie Black. She's a Merlin-damn heart breaker, I wonder who she'll show up with. Potter?Weasley?Malfoy?Another Weasley."She continued.

"Hmmm,"I answered, I wanted to know also.

As the students started to enter the greatly decorated Great Hall. I inched my way slowly from Madam Hooch.

And then I saw her. She looked absolutely gorgeous. The robe fit perfectly. It was tight in all the right places. All the places I wanted it to be. She was drop-dead beautiful, and she was mine.

But, then my eyes fell on who she was with. I frowned.Oliver Wood. I would have been perfectly content with her going with anyone but. He was a swooner. I was going to lose her forever tonight.

Raie's pov

The great hall looked amazing. Black and Orange banners, streamers and decorations were everywhere. Floating pumpkins and live bats occupied the ceiling and air.

I saw Snape standing near Madame Hooch. And I would have loved to go and talk to him.

The music began to play. Oliver asked if I wanted anything to drink.

"Some punch please,"I smiled.

"Alright, I'll be back,"and he walked toward the punch table.

I sat for a few minutes, when Draco came and took a seat next to me.

"Ummm hi,"I said uncomfortably

"I have something to show you,"Draco said grabbing my arm, and pulling me toward the entrance.

"It's out there, go and look"He said, opening one of the doors.

Thinking nothing of it, I exited and stood in the hall. It was incredibly eerie and dark.

I heard something move. I was frozen with fear. Recovering, I turned, but a voice whispered "Wait"

I gasped and turned back around.

"Who's here?"I whispered.

"Lumos"someone whispered.

There was a tall man, with slicked back blonde hair, who strongly reminded me of Draco.

"Come here child."the man, whispered, gesturing me toward him.

I walked slowly toward him.

"Who are you?"I asked when I was about three feet away from him.

"Lucius Malfoy"he answered. No wonder he reminded me of Draco.

"What do you need?"I asked cautiously.

"You. Well, not me personally, but the Death Eaters. Voldemort. We all know about your relationship with Snape. You'd be a perfet spy."Lucius said creeping closer to me.

"What do you mean?"I asked, heart racing.

"You'd cave. We threaten to kill Snape if you don't join."He sneered at me.

My eyes opened wide.

"Yes.and you don't want to loose him."

"Ok fine, I'm only doing this for Snape." I sighed

"Hmmm."He mumbled. "You will ride home with Draco at the end of the year.chersh the time you have with your friends, you may loose them." "What!!"I whispered out loud.

"You need to take you pick.Severus Snape, your true love, or you true friends.sacrifice's must be made." He said, cupping me under the chin.

I pulled out my wand and yelled "Expelliarmus!"

Lucius flew backwards.

Getting up, he pulled out his wand and yelled "Expelliarmus O'Lam!"and I flew backwards against the wall, and hit my head.

"Take you pick."He whispered, and then he vanished

I blinked blood out my eyes. I could taste the blood in my mouth. But I couldn't yell, my voice was hoarse, and I was in far too much pain to get up. I closed my eyes and waited.

Snape's p.o.v

Where in Merlin's name was Raie? I had seen her exit, but she had not yet returned. I decided to check and see if she was ok.

I made my way throught the couples dancing. It hurt me to think I wasn't dancing with Raie.I made it to the entrace hall,closing the door quietly behind me.

I looked around. I took out my wand and whispered "Lumos"

I shown my wand around and saw a limp figure laying near the wall. I knew immediately it was Raie.

I ran over and knelt beside her. Her tears had blood in them, and her mouth was red from blood. She strongly reminded me of the Stigmata.

She looked up at me, but didn't say anything.

"Raie.Raie, are you all right?"I said, bending down closer to her.

"Severus,"she whispered hoarsely, "I'm sorry,"and she reached up and touched my face.

I picked up her limp body and carried her toward my dungeons.

I made my way quickly over to my sleeping quarters.

I laide her down on my bed, and hander her a goblet of water, she drank it and laid her head back. I took a warm cloth and wiped he blood stained tears.

I went away for ten minutes and came back with a sleeping potion, but she had already fallen asleep.

I tucked her into my bed and I decide to just sleep in my work robes. I climbed into bad next to her. I laid on my side and pulled her close to me, so her back was against my chest. I wrapped my arms around her. I felt her take my hand and kiss it, and then let go. But just before I fell asleep, I thought, this was as close to my wedding night I would get.

Haha, so yeah, that was terrible, I just thought that SS/RB needed some drama in their life..lol, so I have a question for all you readers of my wonderfull fanfic..do you think Raie and Snape should.shag?Perhaps?Well, if so, of course, I will have to up the rating to NC-17.not in the next two chapters, but perhaps later?I just want your opinion..thanks soooo much..*moo*

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