A/N: Huge important last chapter...breathe in...breathe out I hope you like it. Please review! This may be my last fanfic for a while. But when I come back I'll work on some Snape/Hermione probably.

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Juliette woke up tired and dazed, but immediately felt warmed as she touched the bare flesh of Severus beside her. His chest was rising gently beneath her heavy head, soothing her. She assumed it was fairly late, because the moonlight from the window was pouring in onto the bed.

he whispered. Are you awake?Yeah, I am, she replied quietly. How long was I asleep. Did you get any sleep?Only a few hours. And no, I didn't sleep.

She pushed herself up swiftly, and looked at him in a very spectacle manner. You look peaked, no wonder! Why didn't you sleep?I just wasn't tired, he said, still smiling. And I wanted to see you when you woke up.Well, now you've seen me. Please get a little bit of rest. You need a little rest.But now that you're rested... she cried, exasperated. He frowned and his eyes played sad. Juliette laughed at the expression. Come on now, really. Have some respect for yourself, and get some rest.I'll still be here when you wake up!And so will all my gender-specific parts, she added, trying to keep from laughing at the look on his face.

If you insist, he said, but grabbed her arm and kissed her anyway. She tried to pull away, but she couldn't resist giving in. When he finally let go, she leaped off the bed away from him.

What was that? she cried, half mad, half laughing.

I wanted just a small taste of you right after you wake up, he said, a sly smile on his face.

Well... you got it. Now sleep, why don't you! he said, sounding a bit like a misbehaving child who just got punished. I'll sleep. But feel free to wake me up.I won't, she said quickly, and left before he said another word of protest.

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Andromeda Tonks was sick with worry. She had already sent a letter to Albus Dumbledore, and was anxiously waiting a reply. Ted Tonks was beside her, desperately trying to comfort his terrified wife, but the effort was futile. She was furious, anxious, nervous, worried, and scared all at the same time.

Tonks, on the other hand, was trying hard to avoid her mother. Being the only one who knows for sure where Juliette is was a bit nerve-racking. She wasn't exactly used to keeping such a big secret from anyone, especially her family.

All of a sudden, there was a knock on the door.

Andromeda cried, hoping it really was him.

She rushed to the door, and Ted followed quickly. Tonks was a bit more apprehensive to follow, hoping that if it was Dumbledore, he wouldn't be able to tell that she was keeping a secret.

But when they reached the door, it wasn't Dumbledore at the door, but Mrs. Norah, their neighbor.

Andromeda tried very hard to control her disappointment as she spoke. Oh... Mrs. Norah, how lovely to see you. What can I do for you? Would you... like to come in?Andromeda, it's lovely to see you too, but I really just came by to see if you knew there was someone spying in your window.

Tonks' jaw dropped. This could be bad.

Yes, there was a young woman looking in your kitchen window. Listening too, I believe. Would you like me to report her to the authorities, because I remember what she looked like?

Andromeda almost fell to her knees. The woman... what did she look like?The woman... dark hair, quite attractive if I may say so... a very similar bone structure to yours, in fact.

This time, Andromeda did fall to her knees. she whispered. No, no... this can't be happening.

Ted glanced at Andromeda, then back up to Mrs. Norah's bewildered expression. Um, I don't think this would be the best time to chat right now, Lillian. Maybe another day we should do tea. Thanks for stopping by!Wait! Ted, would she like me to call the authorities?No need! he cried, and slammed the door in his shocked neighbor's face. I need to remember to apologize to her one day, he said to himself. Then he bent down beside Andromeda.

This is... awful. Bella... Ted, we have to tell Dumbledore!But what if we're wrong about her being at Severus'?You're not, Tonks put in quietly. Both Andromeda and Ted turned to face her. I helped her use the floo powder and go to Professor Snape's house. I'm so sorry. Tonks bit her lip, trying hard not to cry. I didn't mean for anything like this to happen.

No one said a thing. Andromeda just got up and took out her wand. We're going to Professor Dumbledore. Tonks, you're coming. You have to explain exactly what she said, and when she left, etc. Ted, please stay here. We'll send you something if we find out anything.

She grabbed Tonks' hand and they quickly threw some floo powder into the fire and went through together to Dumbledore's house.

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Juliette walked downstairs quietly, and walked over into the kitchen. It was so chilly in Severus' house. She didn't know how he could stand it, but for some reason she felt like she belonged here more than anywhere else.

She went over to one of the cabinets and began to rummage through it for food. It only took her a second before she realized she was still in the nightgown she came in. She laughed a little bit at the fact that she'd been to busy to notice until now. Maybe he'd have an extra robe or something.

She went back upstairs very quietly as not to disturb him. When she came to the bedroom, she saw him to be fast asleep. She smiled, knowing that she was right about him being tired. She saw his wardrobe in the corner of his room by the window, and lightly walked over to it. Inside was a large array of black clothing to pick from. She ended up choosing a black cloak that covered most of her as long as the handmade ties didn't undo themselves... which they most likely would eventually.

But just as she pulled away from the wardrobe, she saw a dark figure outside the window. The figure was walking slowly, and as she got closer, she saw that the figure was obviously a woman. Her long black hair was flying in the wind and snapping like a whip on her clear skin.

Then, Juliette gasped as she recognized the woman to look extremely similar to her. The eye shape, the nose, the subtle lip-lines... it had to be Bellatrix.

She cried in a whisper, and ran to Severus, shaking him rapidly.

Severus! Severus... please wake up! she cried, tears beginning to spring in her eyes.

He began to stir very slowly. What is the matter? he asked lazily.

Severus, Bellatrix is here! Right now!

That got his attention right away. He jerked his body upward, his bare chest and face turning stalk white.

She isn't, he said quietly. This is a dream.Better a nightmare! It's real, she's coming! What do I do? What do... do we do?

She noticed he was shaking madly, and she put a hand on his chest. She felt cold sweat on her palm.

We would be best to run, he said, rushing a slurring his words. I know your mother, and she's... quite powerful. He quickly got up and grabbed the first robe he could find. Fortunately it had a deep hood he could hide his face in.

Then he grasped her hand, rubbing her palm with his thumb roughly, and together they fled out the back door.

Her heart was beating faster than every as she looked back. She could see her mother still. She had already broken into his house, and she could see her in the window, looking down at them.

She's seen us, Juliette said breathlessly.

There's some bushes up here. Just hide. It's obvious there's no use in running. We'll apparate if we have to, but there's nowhere we can go that she can't follow. She'll... But he never got a chance to finish his sentence, because in the next instant, Bellatrix appeared right behind them.

she whispered so quietly and timidly that it was almost just a breath. He pulled his hood down over his face, hoping Bellatrix wouldn't recognize him.

Well, I finally get to see my little baby all grown up, Bellatrix said mockingly. And look... she looks just like me. But it won't matter soon.

Juliette shivered at the though. It's not like I want you to be my mum, she said defensively.

What's not to like? she smirked. Looks like you've even got yourself a boyfriend. Apparently you got my good looks, because if you looked anything like your father you wouldn't have anyone beside you when you die.When I die, you'll already be in Azkaban, Juliette said, still shaking madly.

When I die, you'll already be in Azkaban, she mimicked, and laughed. So what brought you here, widdle Julie?

How dare she call her Julie? I needed to find someone to help me! I wouldn't have needed to come to the most hated teacher in the school if I didn't have to. His home is the closest house to mine. I had to run somewhere! If it wasn't for you...Oh don't get started on that pace, she drawled. If it wasn't for you, my reputation wouldn't be at stake. If it wasn't for you, my life wouldn't be on the line.And who would kill you just because you gave birth to a half-blood. Lord Voldemort?

Juliette felt Severus shiver beside her.

How dare you! Bellatrix spat. How dare you say his name with your dirty half-blood mouth! You're worse than a mudblood, you filthy little bitch!Why? No matter what you do, you'll always be my mother. No matter how much you beat me, how much life you leave in my limbs, I'll always be your half-blood bitch, and you'll always be my fucking mummy. You can't escape that. It was your fault I'm here, and just because you screwed up your life doesn't mean you can end mine!

She could feel Severus' hands move across her breasts, his head against hers. I think we're both going to die, he whispered in her ear.

I think so do. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Juliette's voice was shaking. Her eyes were red, but bone dry. She'd cried so much in the past week... in the past year... that she didn't have a single tear left to waste on her wretched death.

I love you, Severus said. I will never love again. Never. I'll only love you. I won't let you die now. You won't leave me here... alone again.Promise me that if I die and you live...

But he cut her off. I'll die for you.Don't be a damn fool, this is my problem now. If I die and you live, you have to promise me you'll never forget me. By now, she was shaking rapidly, and Severus' strong arms were wrapped around her so tightly they were leaving imprints in her skin. But promise me you'll love again. You have to find someone else. And when you do, you have to let me go.I won't have to, he said. I won't let you go. Not now, not ever. Juliette...

But with one blast from Bellatrix's wand, Severus was knocked unconscious far off in the grass.

That's quite enough of that. It was cute for a moment though, but I'm growing impatient. Anything else you'd like to tell your mummy before... Juliette cried before she could finish her sentence.

But unfortunately Bellatrix was ready. she cried, and a large gash formed on Juliette's right arm. Blood immediately began to spill from the open wound.

Juliette quickly took a second to recover before she lifted her wand to attack once more, but Bellatrix was still faster.

she said effortlessly.

Juliette screamed with pain, dropping to her knees, her eyes watering. Stop... Stop please!See, my child, you have no chance against me. She walked up to the sobbing girl, and leaned beside her, whispering in her ear. You're going to die. she screeched, and turned over, vomiting into the grass.

she hissed. Suffer... suffer as I did when I found out I was going to have you. Trust me, bringing a filthy half-mudblood into the world like you is worse than you know.Just shut up! she yelled. Just shut the fuck up!You can't shut me up, she said, laughing loudly now. But I know how to shut you up.

Bellatrix raised her wand, holding it in front of her for what felt like an eternity, ready to end the life of the now-young woman that she brought into this world.

But suddenly they could here voices in the distance.

Juliette! Juliette, please be here! We've got Albus, he's here!

Bellatrix froze. She recognized the voice as her sister's. All of a sudden the shapes of Albus Dumbledore, Andromeda and Tonks came into view.

They all froze, and Albus immediately drew his wand. As soon as Bellatrix saw that, she cried Avada Kadavra! and apparated.

Albus tried to stop her, crying out every spell and curse to make her stop, but she was already gone. He just stood their, in silence. Then very slowly and cautiously he walked over to Juliette. Andromeda and Tonks followed quietly and respectfully.

There she was. Her mangled limbs lifeless, sprawled in a frame around her pale face.

Albus Dumbledore was absolutely speechless. He just stood their, beside her cold body, staring, eyes glazed. Andromeda dropped to her knees, sobbing silently into her hands.

She's not dead yet, Tonks said stubbornly. There has to be a charm or something! A spell to bring her back! Anything!She's gone, Nymphora, Albus said very quietly. There's nothing anyone can do.She's not! No... no... But she knew it was hopeless. That wretched woman! Her own mum! She can't do that! I swear, if I ever find her... I'll kill her! I'll find her, just you wait! Andromeda said, putting a limp arm on her shoulder. Just don't.Don't what? Don't do anything about this? My cousin is dead! We were just getting to know each other, and now she's...

But she couldn't finish the sentence. She just couldn't go on.

All of a sudden, Severus began to stir across the grass.

he said, sweating cold.

Albus looked up, and shook his head.

Albus... What are you... But he stopped when he saw Juliette on the ground. he whispered, his eyes bleeding tears. He got up and sprinted over to where she lay dead.

He touched her cold flesh, and sighed. His body went almost as numb as hers, his world beginning to spin. He turned to her, lifting her head onto his knees. he breathed. I begged you. I begged you not to leave me. Now what do I do? All you left me was this lifeless carcass of a girl in black, and memories. Why did you just leave me?

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Epilogue: Only a month later was Bellatrix Black Lestrange and a group of other Death Eaters arrested for torturing the Longbottoms with one of the unforgivable curses. Andromeda couldn't sleep for ages after the incident because she always claimed she saw Juliette's dead body when she closed her eyes. She felt completely responsible. Tonks felt more determined than guilty as she made on last promise to Juliette and that was not a promise to keep any more of her secrets, but to hunt down Bellatrix and her kind for the rest of her life. Albus told the teachers at Hogwarts what happened, but refused to answer any questions from the Ministry. He already figured out that there was something between Juliette and Severus, but Minerva told him a few details a couple weeks later. Severus Snape did not come out of his house until the next school year began, and when he did return to Hogwarts, he was more bitter than ever. He loathed almost everything now, but especially Gryfindor, not only because of the rival the two houses have, but because every time he thought of only Juliette.