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Chapter 5

Snape's body was still sore the next morning from the curse, and from walking in the rain last night. Usually Snape woke up early, but it was almost noon. Vernos was probably already awake and waiting for him to talk about whatever he wished to talk to him about. Silently and slowly Snape got out of bed. He didn't want to wake up Katlyin. She refused to leave him last night and had slept next to him. Severus grabbed some clean robes and headed to the bathroom.

Vernos sat in the dinning room. The house elves had served him breakfast and he was now reading the Daily Prophet when Snape walked in. A house elf came out from a side door that led into the kitchen with a try of food. Vernos knew that Severus was a quite and mysterious person, and because of that he was not going to start asking questions and demanding answers. Although his daughter did a good job in getting answers from him.

"I'm sorry for keeping you waiting." Snape said by way of greeting.

"Not at all. You're body needed time to recover from that awful curse, and the best way to do that is to sleep."

"Katlyin said you wanted to talk to me about….."

"About being a spy. The choice is yours, and it would put you in a lot more danger."

"I know, but everyday I go to Lord Voldemort there is always a chance I might not come back."

"These are dangerous times, and the Seers are worried. Everyday the future changes. It is become a blur to use. We can't see the outcome of this, and I am worried what that may mean."

"If I can help you Vernos then I will."

"We just need warnings Severus. Such as when he is going to attack, or if he has a suspiccion as to were are town is. You of course will know where to find us."

"You mean you are going to tell me where your town is located? Are you sure that is a good idea?"

"Katlyin tolled me that you are a skilled Occulmist and Legemist."

"That may be true but so is Voldemort."

"Tell me. Why do you call him by his name, and if he knows that you are hiding two seers from him."

"No he doesn't know, and I call him by his name because I do not fear him, yet at least."

"Don't ever fear him Severus."

Vernos looked into Snape's eyes, and knew that one day he would fear him but it would be a long time from know. "Oh, by the way," Vernos said, "would you mind if Katlyin and I came to visit, and maybe a few other Seers."

"It's not safe for you, Katlyin, or any other Seers to be here."

"I have talked with the house elves and they would be happy to keep the house safe. They are very powerful creatures, and it wouldn't hurt to have a few kneazles. They are very smart and can alert you to an intruder long before he even reaches the house. In fact you can have some of the kneazles we Seers have raised. They will come in handy when Katlyin comes to visit because they can alert you and her when she is about to have a vision, or to see. Whatever you wish to call it."

"Your power of persuacion are just like you daughter's."

"Were do you think she gets it from."

"All right I let you guys come, but if I feel that it is to dangerous then I won't let you."

"It's agreed then."

"Really!" Katlyin said from the doorway to the dinning room.

Severus nodded and then began to eat. Katlyin sat down on the other side of him, and the house elves brought her food. Vernos tolled Severus where to find the Seers. Since the Seers first existed they have lived in the forest alongside all the enchanted creatures. Snape would send an owl ahead with a simple message that gave no details incase it was intercepted.

Vernos stood up. "I'm afraid that I have to get going. Dumbledore and I have something to discuss."

"Vernos I have to ask that you please do not tell him of me. Tell him that you have a spy, but do not give him a name." Snape said.

"Very well. Katlyin when I expect you home?"

"In a few days father, and Severus will escort me."

"Who said I would?" Severus asked.

Vernos laughed and left the two arguing. A House Elf brought him his traveling cloak, and he left. He was a little disappointed, however, that Severus wanted to keep his identity as the spy a secret, but he supposed that the less people who knew about him being a spy the better. Vernos disapeirated and reappeared in Hogsmeade. He still had a walk to reach Hogwarts. The two of them had agreed to meat there because it was the safest and securest place to meat. Vernos walked up to the castle doors. Dumbledore was there to great him. Vernos followed silently behind him. Neither spoke until they reached the safety of Dumbledore's office.

"Please take a seat Vernos, and tell me how things have been."

"I take it you have heard of the attack the other night."

"Yes I am sorry."

"Don't be. There was nothing that you could have done to prevent their deaths. My daughter was with them…"

"She was not…"

"No she was saved by someone I did not think would risk it."

"Who?"

"I'm afraid that I can not tell you my good friend, but he has become the spy for us."

"A spy? How?"

"He is a Death Eater turned spy for the Seers, mostly because of my daughter."

"Severus Snape. He is your spy."

"You pay more attention to things then I thought."

"I must say that I did not think of their friendship much when they were in school, but now I realize that by their sixth year it was more then friendship."

"Even now he makes Katlyin keep her distance from him, but she simply refuses to stay away now that they she has found a way to stay close to him."

"I must say Vernos it will be quite interesting to see how they change each other over these dark times."

"Yes, and I hope that I am still alive to see it."

"Is something wrong with the seers?" Dumbledore asked now concerned.

"The future seems shrouded. A lot hangs in the balance, we know, but it is more then that. Something or someone is preventing us to see beyond something. What it is we don't know."

"Then let us prepare for it. I am gathering a group of people together. With them I plan to move against Voldemort. Can I count of the Seers for help?"

"If we can be of help then we will gladly give it, and our spy will relay information through us as well."

Dumbledore gave his thanks, and Vernos turned to leave then stopped. "One more thing Dumbledore. Speak to no one of having a spy, nor his name."

"I will keep this secret."

Vernos nodded and left. The future would be very interesting even if he didn't know what was to come.