Author's notes: Wow, I haven't updated this one in ages!
I'm really sorry about the delay, I was preoccupied with trying to finish "An Awful Experience", which seems to have been the fav among certain people...you all know who you are, lol.
Ok, well, as I was feeling sick on Thurs. and Fri, I really don't have much homework this weekend, so I just decided to update, and opened my book to this fic first, and just wrote, lol. It may not be the longest chapter ever, but it's still a chapter.
And I still wrote it before starting on the prequel and/or sequel of "An Awful Experience".
Anyway, I won't keep you from reading any longer, Enjoy! And don't forget to review!

Jmistar688: wow, you're my only reviewer for the last chapter. And I already replied to your review, lol...I already explained about "said horse" and the whole Quintus thing lol, I'm glad you like Quintus...after all, you kinda created him, lol.

Chapter 10: The Return to Hogwarts

Severus awoke the next morning to find an owl sitting at the end of his bed.
However, it wasn't just any owl, it was Selina's owl.

He quickly got up and read the letter.

Upon finishing, he sighed, slightly relieved, yet still worried.

He then got changed and went out to his office, where he found Constance waiting.
"Nice to see you've made yourself at home again."

Constance smiled weakly, making it quite apparent that she was still worried.

"I received this this morning. It's from Selina." Severus said, handing the letter to her.

Constance read the letter with tears in her eyes.
"Oh Severus! I'm so sorry! It's all my fault!" She exclaimed.
"Shh, it'll be alright, I'm sure she's fine, and we'll get this all straightened out when she arrives." Severus said, trying to comfort her.

Meanwhile, Selina and Quintus had been travelling through the night, and Selina had fallen asleep on Quintus' shoulder.
Quintus smiled at this, and wrapped his arm around her a little tighter, to prevent her from falling from Tanny.

When they arrived at Hogwarts, Quintus shook Selina gently.
"Selina, we're here."

Selina soon opened her eyes and lifted her head.
"What?"

"We've arrived." Quintus smiled and got down from Tanny, then helped Selina down as well.
"Thanks." Selina said.

The two of them walked Tanny over to a sheltered area near Hagrid's hut, where they left her with some food and water.
They then entered the castle together and were about to go separate ways until Selina asked,
"Come with me?"

Quintus smiled.
"Of course."

A few moments later, the two of them found themselves entering Severus' office, where Selina was immediately smothered by her mother.
"Oh Selina! You had us so worried!"

"Constance, let her breathe!" Severus said, looking rather relieved at the sight of Selina.

Constance released Selina, then noticed Quintus.
"And who might this young man be?"

Selina took Quintus' hand and smiled.
"Mother, father, I'd like you to meet Quintus. Quintus, these are my parents."

Constance smiled and shook Quintus' hand.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Quintus."
"The pleasure's all mine, as was the case when I came across your daughter on my way here." Quintus replied with a smile.

Constance continued to smile and leaned over to Selina, whispering,
"You sure picked a good one."
Selina blushed a bit.

It was at this time that Severus, who had been glaring at Quintus since he noticed him, chose to speak.
"Selina, I forbid you to see this boy."
"But father..." Selina begged.
"I will have no buts this time, you will do as I say!" Severus shouted.

"Perhaps I should go. Goodbye, Selina." Quintus said, backing off and leaving the room.

"This is the reason I left Cackle's! You're being just as bad as mother! No, you're being worse- not only are you forbidding a friendship, but you're forbidding a relationship as well!" Selina shouted before storming out of the room in tears.

She ran to the main staircase, where she sat and waited for her mother to come.

Tears were still streaming down her cheeks as Quintus joined her.

"Selina, I'm so sorry. I should have seen this coming, and should never have stepped into your life the way I did." He said, gently pulling her into a hug and trying to calm her.
"It's not your fault. He didn't even give you a chance. Which is why I've decided to go back to Cackle's with my mother, and stay with her for as long as necessary. At least she allows relationships." Selina replied.
"I'll miss you." Quintus said softly to her ear.
"As will I, but it'll be for the better. I won't have to see you every day and wish I could be with you." Selina replied.

Meanwhile, Severus and Constance were having an argument.

"How could you do such a thing to her?" Constance asked in shock.
"Sounds like you've been doing it to her since she arrived." Severus retorted.
"As she said, I'm simply controlling her friends, whereas you're not letting her have a relationship." Constance said.
"Anyone else would have been fine, but not that boy!" Severus shouted, becoming frustrated. "What's so wrong with him? He seemed fine to me." Constance asked.
"He's the son of one of my worst enemies." Severus replied sheepishly.

Constance sighed.
"That's low, Severus, even for you. Lower, in fact, than you've ever gone.
"You know, Selina thought very highly of you up till now. When she came to Cackle's, it was always 'father this' and 'father that', she just wouldn't stop.
"But now you're refusing to allow her to have a relationship with a seeming harmless young man simply because you have something against his father?
"I'd say her heart is now broken, and her opinion of you has changed." With that, she left.

Severus sighed and collapsed into a chair, feeling awful.
Now his daughter hated him, and he knew Constance was right.
However, he was in no mood to admit defeat, so he simply sat there, head in hands, not knowing what to do.

Constance came across Selina and Quintus and went over to them.
"I'm terribly sorry to you both." She said.

Selina looked up.
"I'm coming with you, mother. And I'm not returning to father...ever."

Constance frowned a bit and sighed.
"Very well, if that's what you'd like. We need to get going though."

"Alright" Selina then turned to Quintus.
"Well, I guess this is goodbye."

Quintus nodded.
Selina leaned over a bit, and kissed him softly, then got up and followed her mother.

"Are you sure this is what you want?" Constance asked as they picked up their brooms, noticing the saddened look on Selina's face.

Selina nodded.
"I can't be with him whether I stay or go."
"Well, alright." Constance said as they took off and headed back to Cackle's.

Quintus had come outside and now stood and watched Selina leave with tears in his eyes.
"Goodbye, Selina." He said quietly, knowing that, although they're relationship had been short, he'd never love another as he had her.

Another author's note:sniff: awww..ok, that chapter was kinda sad. But it'll get better, I promise.
And yeah, I don't remember if I've mentioned this or not yet, but the whole idea of Quintus showing up was Jackie's idea, so I'd like to thank her (again, if I've already done so). She also inspired most of the things that will happen with him in future chapters. Thanks Jackie!
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