Chapter 28
Flash back is over... so sad... Sugar Dip
Alex managed to get all the students back to the school with out to many problems.
Of course she had to defrost Neville after some of the Slytherins cast a solid ice spell on him.
After they were back at the warmth and safety of Hogwarts Alex started to make her way to their chambers when Albus stopped her.
"Good afternoon Headmaster. How is Minerva feeling?" Alex asked sweetly.
"She is feeling better than earlier." Alex knew suddenly that something was wrong. Albus' cheerful demeanour was gone and had been replaced by a solemn expression.
"What's wrong?" Alex asked, preparing her mind for whatever emotional blow it was about to take.
"I'm afraid it's Severus...He has returned from the Death Eaters gathering in a very bad state. I would suggest going to the hospital wing immediately. I'll be up there shortly, there is something I must see to."
Alex nodded slightly before turning and rushing off to the hospital. When she arrived Poppy was waiting there for her.
The Headmaster had told Poppy to expect Alex up there shortly after the students had returned from Hogsmead.
Poppy soon led her to a bed surrounded by screens for privacy.
"What happened to him?" Alex asked, her eyes wondering over the bruised, sleeping form of her lover.
"Crucio curse, many times. He should be back to normal in a few days. He was lucky, a few more curses and he would've been done for." Poppy said, before leaving and closing the screens again.
"Oh Sev." Alex sighed softly, taking a seat on the edge of the bed. "We'll be free of him someday Love." She whispered holding his motionless hand. "Someday..."
"Indeed Miss Grant," came a voice from behind her that made her jump.
"What do you know of it Albus?"
"Plenty my dear... plenty."