Carmen and Cammy's European Vacation

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Chapter 14- Setting Things Right With Snape

Oh geez, I thought to myself, I never go into potions unless I have to. But I had to in this case, more like my conscience's case. Even though dying his hair had made my life more complete and so much more meaningful, it was wrong. Fighting Katie was wrong, blaming Cammy was really wrong, and Snape's hair was wrong (though I thought the pink brought out his complexion) I had done a lot of wrong this year, and now it was time to do a lot of right. I passed the library and as usual, no one was in it. I even found the vent where I climbed in to dye Snape's hair. There was an interesting engraving that read:

ON THIS VERY SPOT THE GREATEST PRANK OF ALL TIME WAS PULLED…CARMEN.

I laughed softly; at least it hadn't gone completely wrong! Fred and George tipped their hat to me on that one. But I had reached the potions room and was feeling rather nervous. I mean he could take it either way; he could accept my apology or he could boil me right there. I was hoping he would take door a because I had potions final and I needed all the help I could get. I slowly opened the door to see the man himself hovering over a cauldron.

"Professor?" I said meekly. He turned around and snarled.

"What do you want?" I half thought about walking out the door but I figured I was in here now.

"I was wondering if I could speak with you?" he nodded.

"Would you like to dye my hair a different color?" I had a great comeback to this but I kept my mouth shut.

"No sir, I'd like to apologize" he eyed me suspiciously.

"You've got some gall" he pointed out. "You could've denied it when I caught you" He put down the ladle. "You left no evidence"

"Sir when you came in, I couldn't have denied it. I'm sneaky but not that sneaky"

"Well it was certainly an interesting plot; I've never had a student dye my hair a different color before"

"Did it come out ok?" I asked. His hair was back to its rather dull black.

"Yes" he replied simply. I twisted my hands back and forth. Here came the hard part.

"Sir I'm sorry for doing what I did"

"Then why did you do it?"

"Because I wanted to leave my mark on Hogwarts" he scoffed.

"Well you've succeeded" I looked down.

"I'm not that proud anymore"

"You could leave your mark by passing your exams; that would be a surprise" Man he still had his charm.

"Yes it would" I agreed running my finger over a dusty desk. My grades weren't so hot and I would need them to graduate. I figured our heart to heart was over so I turned to leave.

"And Carmen"

"Yes professor?"

"It was a good prank" and that was the first and probably last nice thing I have ever heard come out of Snape's mouth. "Now leave" I smiled, things were definitely back to normal. I walked back down the hall and to the common room with a much clearer conscience. I walked up to the dorm and sat on my bed. I was being rather bold today so why stop now? I pulled out a piece of paper (not parchment, I am muggle born) and began to write. I figured if I could confront Snape I could do this. I started my letter simply.

Dear Dad,

I know it has been awhile since we've last spoken. I also know you've probably enjoyed it seeing as blemish of a daughter has been erased from your clean record. I was a different person than when I left Magic America. I've made my fair share of mistakes but I've also fixed a fair share of them. For the first time in my life, I feel more complete. But of course I can never be complete without my family. So I won't beg but I will ask, my graduation is in May. I am inviting you to be there. If you are not I'll understand.

Carmen

I slowly put it in an envelope and found a stray owl. Sealing that envelope felt like sealing my fate. But all I could do was ask, nothing more and nothing less. I still had one more person to apologize to however, and I knew that this would be the hardest yet. But if I wanted to pass my exams and prove myself I would need one girl; Cammy.

A/N: alrighty people you know the drill. It is unfortunate but the end is near, but not too near so enjoy the rest of the fic! Nyx-Night