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Jade and Pearls
Chapter 6: Girly Pop Tarts
The sunlight gradually crept across the floor and up onto the huge bed. It soon blanketed fingers, a hand, and was inching towards the elbow when the figure let out a groan and rolled away, pulling his arm from the pool of sunlight. Knowing that he would not be able to go back to sleep, Severus heaved himself out of bed and stumbled towards the bathroom. Five minutes later, he emerged, looking slightly more awake.
Blake glanced up from the comics as his father entered the room. "There's some girly pop tarts in the microwave," Blake said watching his father carefully as Severus shuffled over to the counter and poured himself a cup of coffee.
Earlier that morning, Riley had woken Blake up telling him that something was wrong with their dad. She had been unable to wake him, which was quite unusual because he was normally the world's lightest sleeper. He was breathing though so they knew he was not dead and Blake managed to convince Riley that calling an ambulance was a bit extreme, because he was probably just tired, and they should wait a few hours.
When Headmaster Dumbledore had shown up at their house in New York to move them somewhere safe, he had not given much of an explanation other than that Voldemort had discovered their father as a spy and they were now in danger and had to be relocated. When Riley had enquired about their father's well being, the headmaster had merely said that he would come in a week or so.
"There are some girly pop-tarts in the microwave," Blake repeated.
"Girly pop-tarts hmm," Severus said as he opened the microwave and pulled one out to examine it. It had pink frosting and sparkly, pink sprinkles, "I think I'll stick with manly bacon and eggs."
"What did he do to you?" Blake blurted out, unable to contain himself any longer.
Severus' eyes widened and he turned to stare ay his son. "What do you mean?" Severus asked, trying to stifle the uneasiness creeping into his mind.
"The Dark Lord, you-know-who, what did he do when he found out you were betraying him?"
"I…"Severus broke off as he found himself staring into a set of large black eyes, nearly identical to his own. "It's not important Blake."
The boy's eyes flashed angrily, "Not important? When we stood right next to you and shouted for like ten minutes and you wouldn't wake up?" By the time he got to the end, he was shouting. Severus glared at him for a second before he dropped his eyes and leaned back against the counter.
"It's not important exactly what happened. I'd actually rather not discuss it, but I will tell you this, I am still a bit unwell because of…heart problems." Severus spent the next fifteen minutes explaining the new restrictions he now had due to him health problems. Blake laughed when his dad told him about the baby watcher charm.
"But are you going to be okay?" Blake asked concernedly.
"Yeah kiddo, it will just take a bit of time." Severus replied smiling sadly.
"Where is Riley?" Severus asked as he took a sip of his coffee.
"Shopping. She said she would probably be back around two."
Severus looked at the clock. It was 11:19. "Okay, when she gets back I need to talk to the two of you in my study, so stick around for a bit."
"In the study? Are we in trouble or is it bad news?"
"Wait and see…" Severus said archly.
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"What! No way! I am so not moving!"
Blake's reaction was much less vocal then his sister's, being only a frown accompanied by a quiet sigh.
"Dad this is so not fair!" Riley continued her rant.
"Riley hush, you're giving me a headache." Severus snapped irritably. He closed his eyes and rubbed the bridge of his nose. "Blake, what do you think about all this?" He asked, his eyes still closed. Blake leaned forward in his chair, resting his elbows on his knees, propping his chin in his hands.
"Well, it doesn't…I mean it's not like there's much of a choice, so it really doesn't matter. Don't get me wrong, I love it here and would rather not change schools, especially to Hogwarts, but…well like I said, it's not like we had much of a choice."
Riley shot a glare at her brother, before whining, "But Daddy, I love my school here. I really, really want to stay. Can't put up more wards or something?"
"Believe me Riley, if there were any way to let you stay here and not go to Hogwarts, I would let you," Said Severus.
"At least we get to spend more time with you." Blake said with a small smile.
"Yeah, but Hogwarts is like so…so…blah!" Missy said waving her arms for emphasis.
"My, your vocabulary just keeps improving." Blake snickered, falling silent only when a fluffy pillow slammed into the side of his head.
"Oh shut up, you know what I mean. They only have Quidditch as a sport, and as for classes, the variety is like, nonexistent." The small brunette ranted. Severus smiled and shook his head. Once Riley started whining about details, she had pretty much come around, but just wanted to complain.
"So, when do we leave?" Blake asked.
"I was hoping to arrive two days before the start of term, so we would need to leave on Monday."
"That's like the day after tomorrow…I can't get ready that fast." Riley exclaimed.
"Then you will leave unready. Now, the two of you should start packing. You do not have to bring everything, just the things you want at Hogwarts for the school year. Remember, you are going to be in the dormitories, so your personal space will be limited. I do have an extra bedroom in my chambers which you two may share, but once again, it's not very large so try not to bring too much stuff."
The meeting had gone rather well Severus thought as he sat behind his desk enjoying the solitude after two grumbling teens had departed. Of course, he had not mentioned to them the fact that they would not be sorted, but "placed" in Gryffindor. The reason for this was the special warding placed on Gryffindor tower to protect Harry-bloody-Potter. He had raged for a full, two hours when Albus had told him of the arrangement. To think that his precious children would be forced into the house that contained worthless, strutting idiots! The only reason they had won (they being Albus and Minerva) was that Severus had become exhausted and had gone to lie down to keep from passing out.
(End Chapter)
A/N: I hope you enjoyed it, please do not forget to review (I only got 3 for the last chapter and according to my stats there are several of you who are skiving off! (Shame shame).
