Chapter 10
Harry and Athena sat quietly at the dining room table waiting for Alex and Severus. It was 6:05 and Athena was far from pleased. Harry sat uncomfortably under the angry gaze of Athena.
He couldn't believe that his Aunt was late after the big deal she made to him about showing up on time for dinner.
"I just don't know what could be keeping them… well if they want a cold meal that's what they shall have." Athena said decisively. "Rappy, please serve the dinner."
"Yes Mistress." Right away." The meek house elf squeaked running towards the kitchen. A few minutes after the house elf brought the meals Severus and Alex came into the room and took their seats.
"Well look who decided to grace us with their presence." Athena said with a sharp tone. "I'm sure you have a legitimate excuse for being so late."
"Just laid down for a bit of a rest and lost track of time." Alex said looking down at the plate infront of her.
"Really?" Athena said questioning.
"Yes really mother." Snape chimed in.
"Very well." The rest of the meal was spent in silence. After dinner was over Severus and Athena started towards the sitting room while Harry and Alex trailed behind.
"Harry, you don't have to sit with us if you don't want."
"I think I'd like to wander around a bit."
"Alright, well the library is on the third floor. It's worth seeing." Alex smiled before walking on to the sitting room. "Oh and Harry, if the doors are closed then just leave them, understand?"
"Yes." He said, trying to ignore the feeling of curiosity ignite with in him.
"Alright, well off you go then." Her smile returned. Harry made his way upstairs to the third floor. The library was quite large, nowhere near the size of Hogwarts' but large nevertheless.
"Where'd Harry go?" Athena asked when Alex entered the room alone.
"He went up to the library." Alex said going towards the drink cart and pouring a small tumbler of fire whiskey before taking a seat next to Severus.
"That boy better not get into anything." Severus said, taking a sip of his own drink.
"He won't" Alex reassured. I hope.
Harry was thoroughly impressed with the library he found. There was a little bit of everything and slightly more then others. Half of the third floor was full of books; the other half was full of closed doors. Harry found his curiosity peaked and started to make his way down the dark hallway.
The tip of his wand cast an eerie glow across the walls and made shadows dance along the way. Harry made it to the first closed door; it opened with a slow squeak.
The room was covered with dust; all the furniture was covered with blankets. He could make out the faint shape of a crib and a rocking chair. Harry fought every warning going off in his head and walked further into the room, the floor let out a mournful sigh beneath his feet.
'This must be Marcus' room' Harry thought to himself. Suddenly a blanket sliding off the wall interrupted his thoughts. He wasn't sure what was holding it there but after its decent to the floor he could see why it was there.
On the light blue wall there were scorch marks. The LV was still burned deeply, threateningly. Suddenly Harry felt a wave of cold flood him, as if someone dumped a bucket of ice down his back.
"What are you doing in here?" An irate voice came from behind him.
"Aunt Alex… I…" Harry could tell he was in for it when he saw the angry glint in her eyes. Yeah, he was in trouble alright.
R&R please.