PLEASE READ & REVIEW.


The time for the first Quidditch match had finally arrived. It was Gryffindor against Slytherin. Buffy was so excited. She had never seen a real match before, only some of Harry's practices. She wanted to sit with her fellow Gryffindor's, but she also wanted to sit with her father. He was rooting for Slytherin of course. They made a compromise. Snape, Buffy, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny all sat in the visitor/teacher side. Snape led the way and took a seat next to Lucius Malfoy.

"Lucius. I'm glad you could make it. Let me introduce you to my daughter Buffy Summers."

Lucius looked over the girl that Snape had introduced as his daughter. He gave her the once over. This was the girl that his son was complaining about.

"It's nice to meet you Ms. Summers."

He said offering her hand for her to shake. Buffy shook his hand giving him her best smile. Just his simple touch told Buffy she didn't like him.

"It's nice to meet you too Mr. Malfoy." She noticed that he hadn't acknowledged the other three. "Have you met my friends Hermione Granger, and this is Ron and Ginny Weasley."

She noticed the glare that crossed his face. Buffy was laughing on the inside. She had seen the scene at the bookstore. He gave a nod toward the others. The Slytherin team took the field. Both Lucius and Snape had been smiling as they clapped with the others.

"Those brooms I bought are definitely going to give us the advantage over all the other teams."

Lucius told Snape as the team flew around showing them off.

"You've guaranteed that Slytherin will win the Quidditch Cup this year."

"I don't think so dad! Gryffindor will still wipe the floor with them. One thing that Slytherin lacks that Gryffindor has is skill. Draco couldn't catch the Snitch if it hovered two inches above his head."

A chuckle was heard from the three other Gryffindor's.

"I'll make you a wager of 14 galleons that my son will catch the Snitch long before your seeker." Lucius said showing her the money.

"I'll take that bet. Though I don't have the money since I don't get an allowance." She looked at her father. "That's something we're going to have to discuss. I'll cover your bet with a month of being Draco servant. I'll do whatever he wants within reason. Does that sound like a fair deal?"

"Buffy, I don't---" Snape didn't want his daughter being anyone's servant. Before he could stop her she was once again addressing Malfoy.

"It's okay dad. I know what I'm doing. Do we have a deal Mr. Malfoy?"

"You're on child."

The two shook hands. Ron, Hermione, and Ginny couldn't believe what bet Buffy had just made.

"Do you realize what you just did?" Hermione whispered.

"You may have just possible sold soul to the devil." Ron whispered.

"I know what I'm doing. Harry will catch the Snitch today you'll see. We'll be having one huge celebration after the game."

They all turned their attention to the field as Gryffindor came out. The four of them cheered the loudest. Buffy watched as Harry flew around and waved when their eyes made contact.


Buffy was enjoying her first Quidditch match. The match had been intense so far. True to her word Gryffindor was holding its own against Slytherin's new brooms. Buffy gasped as Harry dodged a Bludger. Snape looked down at his daughter who was clutching tightly to his arm. He noticed several times that she would hide her eyes in his cloak. That made me him smile slightly. He put his arm around her and hugged her. She looked up and smiled at him. They both turned their attention back to the game. Buffy looked around and started laughing. Everyone looked at her and then looked to see where she was pointing.

"I told you Draco couldn't catch the Snitch if it was right above him. Go Harry!"

Buffy cheered as Harry flew toward Draco to get the Snitch. Draco moved to avoid being hit.

"Go Harry!" Buffy cheered.

Snape found himself torn between which side to root for. He of course wanted his house to win, but he also wanted Gryffindor to win. He didn't want his daughter to be a servant to anyone. She was going to be grounded for a week after this game. Everyone's eyes were on Harry and Draco as the two raced for the Snitch. Both boys were doing their best to sabotage each other. The Snitch made an incredible move. Draco couldn't follow and end up ramming into a pillar. Harry on the other hand could make the move and did. Buffy watched with such anticipation. Harry's hand reached out and with a thrust grabbed the Snitch.

"GRYFFINDOR WINS! 170-90."

Lee Jordan's voice announced to the crowded.

Buffy let go of the breath that she hadn't realized she'd been holding. Harry was holding the Snitch up proudly showing the crowd that he had caught it. He looked toward Buffy and a silent message passed between them. She gave him a smile that made his inside melt. Buffy turned to see a relieved look on her father's face. Lucius look irritated. He handed her fourteen galleons before stomping off to talk to his son. Snape took the coins from her quickly.

"Come with me!"

She knew that his tone meant just to follow him without arguing. He took her all the way into the school and into his office.

"You're grounded for a week. If I ever catch you making a bet like that again you'll be grounded for life."

Snape said in a fiercer tone than Buffy had ever heard him used toward her. She realized what she had done was wrong and what a position it put her father in.

"I'm sorry father." Her voice was truly one of sorrow. "It seems that just the mention of Malfoy makes my brain do stupid things."

"You're forgiven. I never want to see you in a position of being someone's slave. Especially that arrogant prick Malfoy."

"I thought you liked the Malfoy's."

"Not really. Draco is okay, if not a little arrogant. His father is a heartless bastard who is suspected of being a Death Eater."

"Wow! I didn't know. Do you mind if I ask you something?"

"You can ask me anything." He told her. Some of the affection was returning to his voice.

"Do you think that you and I could go away some weekend soon? Some place away from Hogwarts where we can talk and you can tell me more about you, our family, the wizarding world, and everything else I could possibly want to know."

"I'd like that. We'll go the weekend after your punishment is over. How about that?"

"That would be great." She hugged him tightly. "I am really sorry."

"I know you are."


Harry was wandering where Buffy had disappeared too. After coming out of the locker room he went to go find Hermione and Ron. He didn't have to look far as they and Ginny were waiting outside the stadium.

"That was a wicked game you played Harry." Ron told him patting on the back.

"Thanks. Where's Buffy?"

"Snape wasn't too happy with the bet she made with Draco's father." Ginny told him.

"What bet?"

"That even with their new brooms you're the better Seeker. Mr. Malfoy bet fourteen galleons that his son would catch the snitch," said Hermione.

"Buffy took the bet. She covered his bet with a month of being Draco's slave." Ron said not really wanting to tell Harry.

"She did what?" Harry shouted.

He couldn't believe Buffy would make a bet like that. Then it occurred to him just how much faith she had in him.

"She told us she knew you would catch the Snitch. She wasn't even a bit worried about the possibility that you might not catch it." Hermione told him.

"Wow. Come on. Dinner will be served soon. Hopefully I can catch up with Buffy there."


Harry was glad he had showered in the locker room. He was hungry from the match and with wanting to find Buffy didn't want to wait another second. They entered the Great Hall and he saw Buffy sitting at the Gryffindor table. She waved at him. He came up taking a seat beside her.

"That was a great game you played Harry. I've never seen a better played Quidditch match."

"That might be saying something if this wasn't your first ever Quidditch match," He laughed.

"Anyway, I knew you were going to catch the Snitch."

"Speaking of Snitches, I can't believe the bet you made with Draco's dad. Though I'm pleased at what faith you have in me I have to ask what ever possessed you to make that bet?"

"He was bragging and thinking he was all superior. I knew you would prove him wrong. I seem to always do stupid things when the Malfoy's are involve."

"What did Snape have to say?"

"I got grounded for a week. Dad says that I have to spend any and all my free time in my room, but it was worth it though. Malfoy SR. was practically growling when he had to hand over that money." She started giggling.


Please Review.