Secrets and Protection

by SalazarRiddle

A 5th year story. Voldemort and his Death Eaters are killing again. What measure will be taken to protect the people most a danger from the Death Eaters **COMPLETED**

1. Default Chapter

Title: Secrets and Protection Chapter 1/?

Author Name: SalazarRiddle

Category: Drama

Keywords Harry, Snape, Hermione, Ron

Rating PG-13

Authors Note: This is my First attempt at writing an HP Fic so please go easy on me. Comments are more than welcome as well as any future ideas you might have. And of course a big thanks goes out to my two betas who helped me a great deal to shape this story up. ~~~~~Raven

Disclaimer: The only thing that is mine is the storylines and the characters of Raven and Kylean everything else belongs to  JK Rowling and others who own Harry Potter

Chapter 1- Protection For The Child

Headmaster Albus Dumbledore sat at his desk examining the parchment that was in front of him; as he looked it over he read the names of the classes that were normal to a student who attending Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft.

"Top marks I see. She seems to be doing quite well," he said before continuing to read a few classes that Hogwarts did not offer, "and top of her class as well. Very good indeed. I'm sure she will do well here. You understand why it's in her best interest that she attends Hogwarts until things are safer?"

Dumbledore looked up and addressed the witch who was sitting on the other side of his desk. The witch had curly, brown hair that fell down to the middle of her back and ice blue eyes that seemed as if they could freeze fire. Her face had a serious appearance to it which made her intimidating to people who did not know her.

"Yes, I do, Professor. I'm just having a little trouble convincing Raven of that. Perhaps, if you can arrange that other matter we discussed, things might be easier for her?" Kylean Makowitz said with a small grin on her face.

"Yes, about that Kylean. Were you not supposed to take over for Karkaroff when he fled?" Dumbledore asked.

Kylean nodded. "I was. However, if it means helping Raven I have no problems giving it up. I know you have an open position for Defense Against the Dark Arts. Granted, I was teaching Charms back at Durmstrang but I have no doubt my experiences there would be a great asset to this position," Kylean said aware she would be able to convince him with that line. In fact, Kylean had been awarded The Order of Merlin Second Class for the work she'd done with Charms.

A smile crossed Dumbledore's features. "Now, how could I resist an offer like that? Congratulations Professor Makowitz, you are our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher."

Kylean smiled and reached out to shake his hand. "Thank you, sir. I'm sure you won't regret this. Oh, and would you mind if we kept this from a certain somebody?" Her expression fell serious.

"Of course, if you think that is best I will not tell him about this. As for house placement for Raven, I think it wise considering the situation that we forgo sorting for her. Instead of placing her in the obvious house I think it would be beneficial that she be put in Gryffindor," Dumbledore said bowing his head slightly.

Kylean stood up and looked at Dumbledore "Yes, that will work. I know he will be angry about this placement but it is the best for her. Thank you again, Professor. Raven and I will see you in a few weeks, in time for the start of term."

Kylean was about to walk out when Dumbledore stopped her. "Raven will need this: A list of supplies for her schooling. Tell Raven I do look forward to seeing her as well. Last time I saw her she was barely up to my knee."

Dumbledore chuckled as he handed Kylean the list.

"Thank You. I will be sure to tell her."

Kylean took the list and left Dumbledore's office. She sighed, all too aware that she would soon have to work at the same school as her ex-lover, the same man who was father to the daughter she now had to protect. Kylean knew she still had feelings for him but wondered if he still felt the same. They only saw each other twice a year, when dropping and picking Raven up from the summer holidays that she spent with her father. Their encounters were not always pleasant, and of course, because of recent events this was the first summer Raven had not spent with her father since they had separated.