The Talk with Snape Part 3
Author's Note: Once again I have been asked to do more on this experimental piece so here goes. Deep Shadows
Artimis grew alarmed as Alexis walked her towards the kitchens, why did I run from him? Why didn't I fight? She questioned herself mercilessly. Alexis must have sensed some of the inner turmoil because she smiled at Artimis and wrapped an arm over her shoulders, which was humorous because Alexis was quite shorter than Artimis.
"Thanks." Artimis intoned.
"Don't mention it. He'll get his... trust me." Alexis stated. Artimis raised an eyebrow in perplexity at Alexis and Alexis just gave her one of those grins that said she had something up her sleeve.
"What are you planning?" Artimis questioned, fearful for her friends life.
"I'm not planning anything. Seriously." Alexis replied as they walked in the kitchen. The house elves immediately started paying attention to them and almost instantly they were handed pumpkin juice and seated at a table. The house elves kept bringing food for them and Artimis would not touch it.
"Come on... You need to eat." Alexis insisted.
"I can't... I'm so afraid... Yet not... why did I run from him? A Callabella is no coward; we face danger with grim determination, why did I run?" Artimis asked, beginning to sob. Alexis moved from her side of the table and embraced her friend.
"It's ok. We all have to run sometime. Even me, and you know how determined I can be." Alexis stated and that got Artimis chuckling.
"Oh alright, bring on the chocolate!" Artimis cheered and was handed a fork and cake.
"Artimis, you have issues." Alexis chimed through a mouthful of Devil's Chocolate cake.
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Severus was furious, to say the least. He stormed to his classroom and slammed the door, knowing that his anger would go untamed for hours. How could he... Why would he do that to her...
"Ugh... That little son of a bitch." Severus growled pacing his classroom. Right now he wished for something, anything to take his anger out on. He walked to his chair and sat down roughly, the chair creaking with the force of his descent. Knock, Knock went the door.
"Who ever it is, go away!" He grumbled already knowing who would knock on his door at such a time.
"Severus, I do not think it would be wise for me to leave you be." Headmaster Dumbledore stated as he entered the room. Severus groaned.
"Severus, I now you are upset, but we need to talk about the punishments for Mr. Malfoy."
"Well, let's see, we could beat him, give him poison and then let Artimis joyously watch him die." Severus replied sarcastically.
"I hate to have to say this but, Severus, act your age not your shoe size." Dumbledore sighed. Severus could not help but laughing because he had indeed let all his rational adult thinking go down the drain.
"What do you suggest?" Severus questioned, pulling the cold mask back over his features.
"I suggest you monitor either he or Ms. Callabella. Artimis is not one to be attacked lightly, as we all know from last years little fray in the woods. Mr. Malfoy is not safe, from himself, her, her friends, or as it may be, you. He needs to be watched so that he can not try to attack Ms. Callabella again and that we do not find his entrails on tables in the Great Hall. Am I understood?" Headmaster questions, that tone of authority filling his voice.
"Yes Headmaster, so who am I watching?" Severus questioned, already knowing the answer.
"Artimis."
"Great..."
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Artimis and Alexis had a heartfelt talk and Artimis convinced Alexis to sleep in the abandoned classroom with her. They had been walking towards it when they saw the one person no one wanted to.
"Artimis, I'm right here." Alexis cooed to her friend, who had tightened her fist and was reaching for her wand. Draco, Crabbe and Goyle walked towards them from the staircase, all smirking.
"I'm trying to be calm, but it's not working." Artimis mumbled out of the side of her mouth.
"Try harder." Alexis whispered.
"All Artimis how are you?" Draco asked sweetly. Alexis snapped.
"How dare you talk to her, you excuse for a human being. You should be on your knees begging her not to kill you, not acting like nothing happened." Alexis hissed, stepping in front of the growling Artimis.
"I see you have your guard lion on attack mode. Pest, leave us." Draco sneered at Alexis and Artimis touched her shoulder.
"Mr. Malfoy, to your dormitory immediately. Ms. Whyte, Ms. Callabella, Come with me." Professor Snape intoned as he stepped up behind Malfoy and Co.
"Professor..."
"I said go." Professor Snape growled. The boys walked away, glaring at Alexis and Draco smirked at Artimis. Artimis shivered and held in the urge to run. Professor Snape walked directly into the abandoned classroom and sat in a chair, the girls following.
"You are not to have any encounters with Mr. Malfoy again, am I understood?" He growled.
Artimis nodded and Alexis just glared and put an arm around her shoulder.
"Artimis, I will be your "Shadow" for this week."
"Yes Sir." Artimis whispered her eyes downcast and tears beginning to stream down her cheeks. Alexis wrapped her other arm around her and held Artimis as she began to cry again. Professor Snape didn't know what to do or say so he turned his head away from this personal moment between the girls.
After Alexis had managed to calm Artimis down, Alexis asked, "How are we going to sleep in here, with him here."
"You won't be. Ms. Whyte, you are to go to your dorms. Ms. Callabella will be with me." Severus stated, watching Alexis rise in defiance.
"But- "
"It is for her own good. As well as yours. Now off with you. Artimis, come with me." Professor Snape stated. Artimis looked at him and pondered, where am I following him...as she left the room, saying good night to Alexis.
Well? What do you think?
Tell me if you want more!
Deep Shadows
P.S. no longer allopws me to do Artimis's mind brakets so we will be having to find a new way to do it.