A/N: again I would like to say. This story will be slash, and if you don't like that, don't read it. I really don't want to offend anybody, but this story is a runaway, and basically writing itself. The current couples are (or will be) Methos/Severus, Harry/Draco (Genesis, I know you asked for a H/G but I like H/D better. It's got the whole darkness/light imagery going on. Besides, Ginny can't have a partner. I'll explain that later, as well.) Remus/Sirius (that reaction in the shrieking shack, how could it be anything else?) Hermione/Ron (they already bicker like an old married couple) and Percy/Oliver, (I really like Percy. Don't ask me why) Any way, here's the story. And I know it's short, but I am really tired, it's late. Give me a break. The next one will be longer, but it may take a little longer to post.



Chapter 4

Back at the school the teachers all went their separate ways. Hagrid went to his hut, Minerva and Flitwick to their respective rooms, and sprout to her green house, leaving Adam, Sirius, and Remus at the foot of the stairs in the great hall. Remus turned to Adam.

"Take it from me, the former newcomer. You'll do great here. You're already fitting in." He glanced quickly at Severus before looking back at Adam. "I'll see you both at breakfast tomorrow. Goodnight Adam." He nodded at Severus, "Goodnight Snape." He turned and walked up the stairs to his rooms.

Adam looked at Severus. The man was glaring up the stairs at the obviously benevolent Professor. 'There are some unresolved issues here' thought Adam. 'I wonder what it is?' Looking up the stairs himself, he saw Remus pass through a beam of moonlight, and take on a rather unearthly air. He stood straighter, looked more powerful, and a little harrier, if Adam wasn't mistaken. He shook his head. His eyes were playing tricks on him. Even so, it wouldn't be the first time he met a werewolf.

"Severus?" Snape turned ad looked at him quickly, as if caught doing something he shouldn't have. "Relax. You have nothing to fear from him, and you know it. I am a big boy. I can make my own decisions." He paused for a moment, looking into Severus's face. "I want to be your friend, if you'll let me."

Severus started. That wasn't what he expected at all. He knew, logically, that a man who would sit and talk to him for hours upon end would want to befriend him, but it still was a shock. He smiled. This was too good a chance to pass up.

"I'd love to be your friend. And I would be honored if you'd be mine." 'But,' thought Severus, 'would you be so honored to by my friend if you knew what I had been. What I had done?' It was pretty ironic, because at the same time, Adam thought, 'Would he be so honored if he knew about the Horsemen?' It was an interesting question, and one that would be answered too soon for Adam's tastes, but one that will be answered in the future. Severus spoke next.

"I have to go into Hogsmead tomorrow for some supplies. Would you care to join me?" Adam nodded.

"I would love to. I need to go into town anyway." Severus smiled a little wider than his norm.

"Wonderful. We'll leave after breakfast tomorrow. Will you be ready?"

"That depends. When is breakfast?"

"When there's no school, about 10 o'clock." Adam thought for a moment, then nodded.

"That should cause no problems. I'll be ready."

"Great. I'll see you at breakfast tomorrow. Goodnight Adam." Adam smiled.

"Goodnight, Severus." Adam stood, watching Severus descend into the dungeons for a few minutes before heading off to his rooms.

"This is shaping up to be a pretty good year." Adam said to himself. "Pretty good indeed."

TBC



A/N: Next time on Harry Potter and the Oldest Immortal! We meet the infamous Weasly Twins of WWW. Severus and Adam's bond deepens, and terrible NEWS is given to the teaching staff. K, now that the sneak preview is done, I have a few things to say. I just got back from seeing THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING. I have one thing to say about that move. GO SEE IT! IT TOTALLY REEKS OF AWSOMENESS!!! (Edge) I have not the words to describe the greatness, the shibbyness, and the kick assness of this movie. Just SEE IT! Now that I'm done ranting, I would like to say a few things about my story. The way I write is mostly train of thought with little time sent on pre-planning. All of it is in my head and is subject to change, and I can by swayed by flattery (most of the time) um..there's not much else. Just read/review. Read my other story and review that one, too. It's short, about Due South and it's got a wonderful snowflake metaphor in it. I really want to know what you feel about that one. It's called Snowflakes. TTFN!