Disclaimer: Alas, I do not own any of the characters in this story. They
were all created by the wonderful author, J.K. Rowling. The only
characters that are truly mine are Angeline, Lyle, and a few lesser
characters that will pop up from time to time.
1 ~Chapter 2~
"Headmaster, is this completely necessary?" Snape sneered across the room in his usual manner.
"Yes, Severus. You know what it is like being in such a strange, new surrounding for the first time and then being left alone with no friends and no idea how to maneuver." Dumbledore smiled at his colleague. "Besides, it will do you good to leave the castle for a few hours. You need a break before the students come."
"But to play tour guide-" Snape began to protest, but Dumbledore stopped him.
"Don't forget to have fun, Severus." Dumbledore's eyes twinkled at these words. It seemed to make Professor Snape shudder. He offered no more protest, seeing that it was a lost cause. He turned to walk out of the office, his robes billowing behind him.
It was a short distance to the train station. Snape opted to take the carriage, as he was never fond of traveling across the lake. "Train station," he grumbled after sitting down rather hard. The magical coach obeyed and turned to go down the hill. Snape crossed his arms and gave out a short sigh. Leaving the castle was a bothersome hassle, and the prospect of having to show the new professors around Hogsmeade disgusted him.
The carriage pulled up to the outer station as the train was slowing to a halt. Snape climbed out of the carriage and stood vigil as its passengers disembarked. Among the first out were Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. The three stopped smiling and looked seriously at their Potions professor. Snape pretended not to see the three, and continued to glare straight ahead. Harry, Hermione, and Ron did not waste the opportunity to escape without insult. A few moments later, two adults in full robes emerged from the train. One was in deep, emerald green and the other wore a deep, sapphire blue robe and a slightly crooked hat with gold, shimmering stars. Snape approached them and spoke. "Professors."
The lady smiled warmly and extended her hand to Snape. "Angeline Atwood," she said in her most friendly manner. "And my brother, Lyle." Snape was disturbed by her overly friendly manner, but shook her hand anyway. He nodded at her brother. Neither smiled. Snape couldn't help but take a second glance at Angeline. If she and Lyle truly were brother and sister, it did not show. They seemed to be as different as night and day. She was extremely friendly and warm. He was cold and quiet. She had fiery red hair and sparkling green eyes. Lyle had dark eyes and black hair.
Snape realized that he was taking too much time to stare. "I am Professor Snape. Headmaster Dumbledore has requested that I give you a tour of Hogsmeade before we retire to the school."
Angeline could sense the irritation in Snape's voice. She could feel the same emotion from her brother. "How sweet of you," she declared in her cheery manner. Just because her brother and Snape seemed to be cut from the same cloth did not mean that she was going to allow that to ruin her fun and relaxation time.
Lyle looked disgusted. "Charming," he said curtly as they followed Snape ou of the station and back to the carriage.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione watched the three professors enter the carriage. "Poor blokes," Ron prompted. "Could you imagine being forced to spend time with Snape?" They giggled at the thought. As they gathered their things and headed towards the Three Broomsticks, they couldn't help but feel pity for the newcomers.
1 ~Chapter 2~
"Headmaster, is this completely necessary?" Snape sneered across the room in his usual manner.
"Yes, Severus. You know what it is like being in such a strange, new surrounding for the first time and then being left alone with no friends and no idea how to maneuver." Dumbledore smiled at his colleague. "Besides, it will do you good to leave the castle for a few hours. You need a break before the students come."
"But to play tour guide-" Snape began to protest, but Dumbledore stopped him.
"Don't forget to have fun, Severus." Dumbledore's eyes twinkled at these words. It seemed to make Professor Snape shudder. He offered no more protest, seeing that it was a lost cause. He turned to walk out of the office, his robes billowing behind him.
It was a short distance to the train station. Snape opted to take the carriage, as he was never fond of traveling across the lake. "Train station," he grumbled after sitting down rather hard. The magical coach obeyed and turned to go down the hill. Snape crossed his arms and gave out a short sigh. Leaving the castle was a bothersome hassle, and the prospect of having to show the new professors around Hogsmeade disgusted him.
The carriage pulled up to the outer station as the train was slowing to a halt. Snape climbed out of the carriage and stood vigil as its passengers disembarked. Among the first out were Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. The three stopped smiling and looked seriously at their Potions professor. Snape pretended not to see the three, and continued to glare straight ahead. Harry, Hermione, and Ron did not waste the opportunity to escape without insult. A few moments later, two adults in full robes emerged from the train. One was in deep, emerald green and the other wore a deep, sapphire blue robe and a slightly crooked hat with gold, shimmering stars. Snape approached them and spoke. "Professors."
The lady smiled warmly and extended her hand to Snape. "Angeline Atwood," she said in her most friendly manner. "And my brother, Lyle." Snape was disturbed by her overly friendly manner, but shook her hand anyway. He nodded at her brother. Neither smiled. Snape couldn't help but take a second glance at Angeline. If she and Lyle truly were brother and sister, it did not show. They seemed to be as different as night and day. She was extremely friendly and warm. He was cold and quiet. She had fiery red hair and sparkling green eyes. Lyle had dark eyes and black hair.
Snape realized that he was taking too much time to stare. "I am Professor Snape. Headmaster Dumbledore has requested that I give you a tour of Hogsmeade before we retire to the school."
Angeline could sense the irritation in Snape's voice. She could feel the same emotion from her brother. "How sweet of you," she declared in her cheery manner. Just because her brother and Snape seemed to be cut from the same cloth did not mean that she was going to allow that to ruin her fun and relaxation time.
Lyle looked disgusted. "Charming," he said curtly as they followed Snape ou of the station and back to the carriage.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione watched the three professors enter the carriage. "Poor blokes," Ron prompted. "Could you imagine being forced to spend time with Snape?" They giggled at the thought. As they gathered their things and headed towards the Three Broomsticks, they couldn't help but feel pity for the newcomers.