The Mirror Has Two Faces
Chapter 4
Days began to go by and the deadline to enter the contest was nearing. Students could be seen practicing in their spare time in the courtyard and halls.
"Ah, Alexi, I've been looking all over for you."
"Well hello Remus. How are you?"
"I'm very well, thank you for asking. I was wondering, I know that I asked to you to judge the contest with Ginny and myself, but I was curious if you would perform something. I wouldn't ask if I didn't think it would encourage some of the students a bit before the finals."
Alexi smiled sweetly.
"Of course I will Remus. Are you ready for the try-outs tomorrow?"
"Ready and waiting. It beats doing nothing on another Saturday. Plus, I think it's definately something diffrent for the students to do as well."
"Well, I'll see you tomorrow morning then, bright and early!"
Before she got to the end of the hallway, Remus called out to her.
"Oh, did I tell you that Severus was going to be a judge as well?"
She turned around sharply.
"You most certainly did not!"she exclaimed, he hands on her hips.
"Oh, it must have slipped my mind."he said with a sly grin.
"Right..."she said before turning back around and continuing to walk.
What am I going to wear?, she thought.
The next morning, Alexi arrived a little early to give some last minute pointers to some of the students. She was in the middle of such a pointer when the potions master/headmaster entered the hall. She stopped talking to the young Ravenclaw to greet him.
"Good Morning headmaster."
He swept past her, not acknowleding her presence.
She quietly finished speaking to the younger girl before gliding over to his seat and the table that was placed in front of where the sorting usually took place.
She dug into the bag she had brought, bringing out her metal thermos and two cups. She quickly poured the black liquid into both and placed one in front of Snape while carrying hers in her free hand.
"Drink this and we'll try that good morning thing again later."she spoke before walking off the check on the students. He peered over his folded arms at the steaming mug. He took the cup and sipped it carefully. As he felt himself relax, he looked over to see Alexi helping a slytherin boy. Ok, so maybe she wasn't THAT irritating.
Soon, Remus arrived with Ginny and Alexi lined the students up outside. They were ready to begin. Alexi took her seat, next to Snape, and absently brushed some hairs from his shoulder that looked suspici9usly like cat hairs.
"Do you have a cat Severus?"
He looked at her.
"Good morning."he spoke first and paused shortly before continuing.
"Well, yes, though he isnt mine per se.Crookshanks belonged to a friend."
Her eyes widened.
"You're taking care of...Hermione's cat?"
He looked surprised for a moment.
"Ginny told me about Hermione."
"Ah..yes. Well, he didn't have a home so I took him in. I take care of Dumledore's old familiar as well. He is a phoenix."
"Well, a cat and a phoenix. What a pair they must make."
"You should see it when they play."he said with a small smile before turning his attention to Lupin.
"Well, we're ready to start. Here goes nothing. Lets take the first!"
A 2nd year Hufflepuff took the stage.
Alexi spoke briefly.
"Don't worry about us. Just do your best !"
The boy smiled nervously.
"I believe the phrase is break a leg, Mr Wilhem."said Snape.
Alexi turned to smile at him, which he returned for a moment.
*Maybe this wont be so bad* thought Snape.
When the boy began to sing, he began to rethink that last thought.