Chapter 11

Things turned more serious with the up coming examinations and Hermione nagged the boys more than ever thought shed found the need to nag Anna was no there.

She had her father on her back.

Severus was still not happy with his daughter hanging out with her friends and she had to stay with Draco in his presence to avoid getting the evils.

Severus in the mean time made sure she spent at least half hour with him studying.

However her mother's death still seemed to be taking it toll as with the extra pressure of exams took its toll and two weeks before, she spent a night with him in floods once again.

"I want her back," she had sobbed in to his shoulder.

He had just rubbed soothing circles on her back and didn't told her not to cry , he had never told her to hold it in. he refused too. She had to let it go.

After that as she ever did she picked back up.

Soon people no longer wore robes but just their shirts wit there sleeves rolled up.

Exams took hold of the Hogwarts and a silence and frustration took hold of the castle tightly.

The fifth and the seventh years of course felt the pressure like no one else.

The Gryffindor four some also had a rough time as the first were also the best and they ticked of the day they had left.

Meals were treasured for the energy they gave both the students and children.

The last exam they had to face was history of magic.

After that they headed down to the lake for a break. Draco sat on the other side watching her as ever checking she was doing ok.

it was sweet really she thought that even though she didn't always show him the respect she should and yet he was always there for her regardless.

The only thing theta got to the group was Harry, and his scar that was very sore.

Suddenly he said something.

"Why didn't I see it before?" he muttered.

Suddenly he had a thought. They hadn't given on the thought that wit was Snape and yet they hadn't told Annabelle that as he had wanted to spare her feelings.

"Anna maybe you should stay behind." Then he ran off.

"Sorry," said Hermione and agreed, Ron didn't even merit her with an explanation.

She didn't get it what had she done.

Sighing she saw a blonde come over to her.

"Are you ok?"

"I am never going to get those three." she said to her friend.

"Come on Annabelle lets go to your fathers," he suggested. "We can hang out there for a while."

"No," she said not wanting to be comforted and wanted to be strong. "I'm going to my dorm room." she said and went off on owe.

Draco knew there was no point in rerasoning with her when she was going to be like this.

However little did she know that was going to be the worst choice she had ever made.

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Quirrell smirked. Tonight was going to be the night he brought his master back to his former power.

He had got Dumbledore away and now he was going to occupy Snape.

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Anna ,

My darling girls its me. I've been in trouble lately and that's why I haven't been in contact sooner but I'm ok, and I'm alive darling.

I'm going to be in the forest tonight at nine darling please come we can go together.

Anna darling I love you in every corner off my heart.

Met me please honey,

Your mother, Jane Snape.

All thoughts of normality and all reason left her. The thought that she might just see her mother again, spread hope through her

She didn't go to dinner that night.

Severus knew something was wrong when she didn't turn up. She hadn't skipped dinner in months.

Shaking his head he thought she must be having a bad day. She had missed Jane awfully all years.

Hermione was shocked as well when she went to the dorm room Annabelle wasn't their either.

In truth the young Snape had gone to the kitchens to get food. Her mother might be hungry

Running down to the forest when it was time, Annabelle headed in to the forest.

It was dark and there was a slight shill on the wind.

She was slightly more fearful now she was alone but she had to go on.

When she had got in there far enough where she thought she might met her mother she called out for her.

"Mum," she whispered hopefully,

"Mummy," she begged. "Mum pleased I'm really scared." She asked.

Jane had to come out.

It was then she thought for the first time, what if it was a trick.

"Oh god." he had been such a fool. She should have gone to her father.

"Mummy, mummy I'm scared." A voice from behind mocked her.

"Professor," she said as he saw her defense professor. He didn't seem him self.

He wasn't so afraid now making her feel very uneasy.

"Your father will miss you, but don't worry, you'll be reunited with your dear mother soon." he said to her.

She shook her head. "I'm not ready too," she said shaking from heard to toe as she pulled her wand.

"Don't be a fool child." he sail. "You're not that great, but I wont tell your father that. I'll tell him his little puss died bravely." He teased.

"Stop it," she begged.

"Good bye Annabelle Snape." he said and with a wave of his wand she was surrounded by her greatest fear.

Fire.

He had finally got Severus Snape back. He had taken his daughter from him.

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When she had seen flames rising in the forest Sprout had run to the forest as she had been the only one available.

Snape and Dumbledore had already gone to the aid of Potter.

When she had got there she had been lucky to find w the fire hadn't spread to far, even though all the animals had been very distressed.

She had been shocked when she had seen the student on the floor, though she had thought she was dead when she first saw her it turned out she was wrong when she checked.

The child still breathed.