The way the wind howls: a Severus Snape story.

Disclaimer: See all previous chapters.

Chapter 6

Tridant's class finished and Severus left it wandering down to the class room Nott had said to meet him in. opening the thick door as quietly as he could Severus moved in.

The class room was dimly lit and through the darkness Severus could make out the taller figure of Nott and two other figures, all were standing at the back leaning against a table.

"Is this him Matt?" one of the taller shadows asked.

"Yup, this is Severus." Replied a voice that Severus recognised to belonging to his year mate.

"Well step forwards then" said the first voice sharply.

Wand in hand Severus moved towards the three figures. He could make out Nott, who was holding a box of some kind in his hands but he still couldn't see the other two figures.

"Matt tells us that you will be a good person to join our group." Said the first voice again.

"What is your 'group' exactly?" asked Severus, successfully hiding the fear in his voice.

"We are a very elite group of people that work with the Dark Lord." Said the first voice.

Severus blinked, unless he had misunderstood, these three boys were offering him a chance to join the Dark Lord Voldemort.

"What do I have to do?" he asked after dragging himself out of his thoughts.

"Good attitude. I like him." Said the third person, it was the first time they had spoken since Severus had entered the room. Severus tried not to jump. He had suspected that the third figure was another of the older male students.

The third figure moved into the dim light, she held her hand out to Severus. "Bellatrix Black, please to meet you."

Severus shook her hand though he scowled at the name of Black.

"Not related to that mutt Sirius are you?" he snarled.

Bellatrix scowled, "Not if I have anything to do with it Severus."

Severus smirked, "Good. When do I find out what I have to do?"

Bellatrix stepped back into the darkness. "Soon."

Severus nodded, recognising a dismissal, and backed away to the door before opening it and leaving the three other students alone again.

Back in the room Bellatrix turned to the other two. "I like him."

Matt laughed, "I thought you would, right I have class see you guys later. Bye!"

Matt too, then left the classroom.