I Am Dansmesyeux Riddle
Chapter 19
NINTEEN: Never Come Back
Response To Reviews:
Starrylibra: As we continue there small conversation in-between chapters you'll find that there are few things that can offend me. It's my best friend, Sev, that you have to watch out for. He can be very mean if you say something he doesn't like. I'm sorry about all the small amounts of information. I love being mean though. About Dumbledore…he's no fun so I blamed it all on him. And I really don't know if you're going to like this next chapter.
Marauder1prongs: I already now what I'm going to do with Drachen, Zing, and Kapu. Thanks anyway.
Sue Falkenkralle: I'm thinking of trying to fit it in Part Two…but I think I will also make it as a separate story.
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Previous Chapter: "I'm sorry I have to play the bad guy, Severus. But you knew when you brought them here that you would have to take them back eventually," Dumbledore said softly. Severus nodded again and left the room. He might as well get it over with. Hopefully Dan and Draco would understand.
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Severus walked into his chambers only to find the three Marauders on the floor, reading a story book to all of the Death Eater children. Harry Potter was sitting on his father's lap, and he looked up at the Potions Mater as he entered with his bright green eyes.
"Hi," Harry said softly. James and Sirius looked up to see what or who Harry was talking to.
"Hey, Snapey!" exclaimed Sirius in a malicious yet cheerful way.
Severus, however, wasn't in the mood, and only Remus appeared to have noticed. "Black, Lupin, Potter. I have to tell the kids something. Would you mind steeping out or something?" James and Sirius raised an eyebrow. Did their worst enemy just ask them to leave politely?
"Yeah, sure," James said, getting up and off the floor. Sirius and Remus did the same, but none of them left. The trio simply sat on the couch.
Ignoring them, Severus turned to Dan and Draco with a smile on his face. "Guess what, kids?"
"What?" Dan and Draco asked. After their reply came a mass of other responses belonging to the other kids.
Severus continued to smile his false smile as he said, "You all get to go see your parents today."
"Cool!" exclaimed Draco.
"Yeah!" agreed Dan. "We get to see our dads and then come back!"
"Actually, Dan…" Severus said. "I don't think your father wants you coming back. But you don't have to worry. I will still be holding your classes on Mondays." The Potions Master couldn't help but feel guilty for all of the sad and disappointed looks he received from all of the children.
"Leave…forever?" asked Angel.
"We don't wanna!" Jane cried.
"We won't get to play or-or run around!" added Theodore.
"Yeah!" agreed Play.
"I'm sorry…" Severus trailed off. "We will be leaving first thing tomorrow morning. I expect everyone to gather up their pets and be ready to first thing tomorrow."
Behind Severus, Remus had left in a rush, no doubt off to the Headmaster. James and Sirius's mouths were hanging open slightly and they had a dumbfounded facial expression. What had caused this sudden decision?
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Remus returned to Severus private quarters that night only to find James Potter, Sirius Black, and Severus Snape all tucking the children into bed (including Harry who was spending the night). Surprisingly Dan, Draco, and Harry were lying in Severus's bed, all together and all asleep. He found Severus and made his way toward him, careful not to step on any of the kids.
"What did the Headmaster tell you?" Severus asked without looking up.
"That he was sorry, they were causing too much trouble, and that it is time for them to go back to Voldemort," Remus answered.
Severus rolled is eyes and looked at Remus. "Thanks for helping me with them while they were here."
"Hey! Where's our thanks?" James asked in a hurt voice.
Again Severus rolled his eyes. He had no idea how he was going to be able to let the kids leave. They weren't trouble at all, and they also played tricks on James. Sighing Severus found a chair and sat down. He knew he wasn't going to be able to sleep but he thought it was worth a try. Severus quickly made a mental note to tell the Dark Lord about Angel.
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In the morning Remus, James, Harry, and Sirius said their goodbyes, and Severus took them to a train station. He managed to take them on a muggle train ride to get as close to the Dark Lord's manor as possible. They got off at a stop in Wales. The children were silent the entire trip and Severus was worried that they were angry with him. Or even worse…maybe they hated him. He felt his Dark Mark burn and guessed that Voldemort had summoned the Death Eaters. At least I have an excuse for showing up, Severus thought.
Soon enough they were within walking distance, and as they continued on their way Severus knew that the hideout was getting nearer. He could tell that by the way the children dragged their feet and were moping about that they didn't want to go back just yet, if ever. Angel was walking his Husky Dog that Severus had bought for him, his eyes were upon the ground.
It didn't take long for Severus to find their destination. It was a huge manor that was just as big and impressive as the one they used to live in. The ex-Death Eater led them through the massive doors and into the hall of Voldemort's manor. All of the Death Eaters' (whom were gathered around Voldemort) eyes turned upon them. Severus had a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach and he knew that something wasn't right…there was too much tension in the room.
"Dad!" exclaimed Dan as he ran to Voldemort, tripping over his own feet in the process. Draco and the other kids split up to find their parents. Jamie, Jane (holding her bunny), and Angel (holding onto the leash of his Husky puppy that Severus had gotten him) stayed where they were.
"Hello, Dan," greeted Voldemort as he picked his son up and held him with one arm. Lucius Malfoy, Aaron, and Barty were standing behind the Dark Lord. Aaron had his usual cigar in his mouth, and Barty was whispering something to him behind his hand. Lucius, on the other hand, was completely silent.
"Uncle Sev taught me how to paint!" Dan told his father gleefully. Lucius raised an eyebrow at Severus who shrugged in response to his unspoken question.
"And what else did he bother to implant within your mind?" asked Voldemort as he sat Dan back on the ground.
"He taught us that the Ministry are dicks and that animals are better than they are," replied Dan. Severus winced to himself as Dan spoke and Voldemort turned his gaze upon him.
"Oh! Oh! And Uncle Sev got us all animals! See? I got a snake named Angina!" added Dan, plucking the sleeping reptile out of his robes' pocket.
"Yesss, Massster?" Angina hissed sleepily. Voldemort held out his hand to the snake and she gladly slithered onto him.
"Congratulation, Severus, you did something good for my son," said Voldemort. He hissed something to Angina and she returned to Dan. "But-"
"My lord," interrupted Barty. "I still think Severus meant nothing but the best for Dan. He wasn't trying to turn Dan against-"
"That is enough, Barty," Voldemort silenced him. He turned back to Severus and took a deep breath. After what seemed like an eternity of silence he said, "I can't be sure of what your reasons were behind the past few weeks." There was another pause.
"Your fellow Death Eaters and I have been discussing this topic for quite sometime now and I'm trying not to believe the many things that they do. Though I'm too sure why you did all the things you have done. You showed the Ministry and Dumbledore where our last base was, you took my Death Eaters' children to live in the very lair of the person that wants us all to rot in Azkaban, and you had the nerve to return to us afterward and expect me not to find out. How can you look my son in the eye and still manage to sleep at night?
Severus remained silent. He wasn't sure of where this was headed but he hadn't expected Voldemort to know about all the traitorous things he had done against him.
"You let the Ministry come and torment the very child that lost his eyesight to the people you work for," Voldemort hissed.
"My lord, It wasn't Severus's or anyone's fault that Dan lost his sight," Aaron defended Severus. "It was an acci-"
"It was NO accident!" Voldemort half shouted, turning on the Death Eater. Aaron shrank away in fear. It had been the first time in a while that the Dark Lord had been this angry. "If they hadn't come, Dan. Would. Be.Fine." When Voldemort turned his red, gleaming eyes upon Severus, the ex-Death Eater truly understood what the Dark Lord was angry about.
Buried within his crimson eyes was fear. He feared for Dan's safety. This wasn't about Severus being a traitor; he was prepared to bet that the Dark Lord didn't give a damn about that.
"Despite all I know you have done against us, you have helped us just the same," said Voldemort. "You volunteered to see to it that all of the children got a start education, you helped us keep this place running, and you helped Dan overcome his biggest challenge; his mother." There was one last pause.
"Because of the things I have just brought up I will spare your miserable life. We will not kill you this time, Severus. However, I can not risk Dan being exposed to the Ministry anymore…Since you can no longer be trusted I want you to leave here. And this time, Severus, don't plan on coming back."
Severus moved his gaze to the ground as if he were expecting this from Voldemort. The Death Eaters' hatful gazes made him feel like a complete ass. Without a word to his old friends he turned around and started to walk off when Dan called out to him.
"Uncle Sev!"
Without looking at him, Severus said, "I'll see you around kid. You take care of Angina and behave, OK?"
"OK," Dan said, a single tear rolling down his cheek. Without as much as a goodbye Severus left…
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A/N: THE END! I'm joking. Remember that little thing I mentioned? Part Two? Well it's coming soon (in two years…OK more like…a few days). Ignore any spelling errors.
~Moony~