Hey

I'm sorry it has been so long since I last updated but, truth to be told, I just haven't had time to write. I know this is short, and it's only half a chapter. The B-part will come later. Thanks for your patience and also thanks to Eugénie Plamondon who translated the letter into French.

Enjoy,

Andrea

Chapter 26 A – Upside down

Back in Severus' quarters, she found him reading a letter. A strange looking owl was sitting next to him, waiting for him to write a reply.

"Who's that from?" Hermione asked curiously.

"A friend of Albus. Since it's not only my business, please read it." He handed her the letter.

Cher Professeur Snape et Miss Granger,

Mon nom est Jean Fouillat et je suis un ami d'Albus Dumbledore. Albus vient de me dire que vous n'êtes plus en sécurité dans son école et sur sa demande, je vous invite chez moi pour quelque temps. J'habite en France, mais je suis présentement dans ma maison en Angleterre. Mon anglais n'est plus ce qu'il était, c'est pourquoi je vous écris en français, j'espère que vous comprenez. S'il vous plait, dites-moi quand vous arriverez. Albus vous a préparé un portoloin qui vous transportera chez moi, à Surrey.

Bien à vous,

Jean Fouillat

"We're gonna move to this man? Why?" Hermione said, astonished.

"Because it is not safe for us here, especially not for you as Voldemort obviously wants you. I am a bit concerned about my classes but except for that, I believe this is a good suggestion. I hope you're okay with that?" Severus explained slowly.

"Yeah, sure. As far as you're there with me." She smiled shyly.

"Good, my skills in writing in French are not what they used to be. I can still talk perfectly, but not write. I'll ask Albus to write an answer to tell Mr Fouillat that we will arrive tomorrow evening. Let's just hope that he has got a nice house." He smirked and grabbed a pencil and a piece of parchment.

Albus,

Please tell Mr Fouillat that we accept his invitation and will arrive tomorrow.

S.S.

Severus waved his wand and whispered something and the letter vanished.

"Let's pack, shall we?"

Those of you who do not understand French, here comes the translation:

Dear Professor Snape and Miss Granger,

My name is Jean Fouillat and I am a friend of Albus Dumbledore. Albus has told me you are not safe at his school and it is upon his request that you two come and live with me for a while. I live in France, but I have a house in England as well, that's where I live now. My English is not what it used to be, that is why I write in French, I hope you understand. Please send me a reply and tell me when you will arrive. Albus has got a portkey that will take you to my house, which is in Surrey.

Yours sincerely,
Jean Fouillat