Author's Note: If you people didn't already know, I only own Ashley Snape, the rest belong to the great J.K. Rowling. SO DON'T SUE ME!
Chapter 6
That evening, Ashley made her way to the dungeons. She wasn't looking forward to this evening with her uncle. Since Malfoy will be there, she knew she would have a long night since he seemed to be one to complain and lollygag.
Ashley knocked on the door and went in. Malfoy was already there cleaning the work areas. Her uncle looked up as she came in and pointed to his office. She went in as Snape told Malfoy to continue with his work.
Niece, you have a reprieve tonight. The Headmaster told me to let you off because he caused your lateness. So, be off and get out of my sight," he said.
"Thank you, uncle," she said as she left via the door to the corridor.
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The next week passed uneventfully and it was time for her to meet Professor Lupin. She was nervous about her first transformation at Hogwarts. She left the common room fifteen minutes early and walked slowly towards the Entrance Hall.
"Hey, Snape, going to meet with the Slytherins and tell them all of our Quidditch secrets," a voice taunted her from behind.
She glanced around and saw the Weasley twins following behind her. She ignored them and continued walking. Thy followed her, throwing taunting remarks all the way to the Entrance Hall.
"Fred, George, what's the matter? Why are you tormenting a fellow Gryffindor?" Lupin asked as they came upon him.
"Well, she is a Snape, and all Snapes are Slytherins, so she is probably spying for the Slytherins."
"Five points from Gryffindor for not showing the proper support for a housemate," Lupin told the boys. "Now, if you don't mind, I have some tutoring to do."
The twins left, looking very disgruntled at losing points from their favorite teacher. Ashley looked at Professor Lupin in gratitude. She was already worked up because of the fear of what was to be coming up for her that night. She knew how werewolves were treated.
"Have you been taking the potion like you're supposed to, Ashley?"
"Yes, sir. It made me sick to my stomach at times, but I drank it," she answered with a grimace.
"Well, it is not a pleasant cocktail," he replied with a matching grimace.
They went out and walked off towards the Whomping Willow, talking about Defense techniques against boggarts. She was surprised to find out that there was one in the castle that she could practice with.
They reached the willow and went in through the secret door. The time for the transformation was close, so they went to separate rooms for their transformations. That was all Ashley remembered before blacking out.