Disclaimer: I own none of J.K Rowling's characters what-so-ever! I own the characters that you don't recognize.

Author's Note: Thanks for all the reviews, so happy to hear people like my story!

For the next few days, Dawn and Emily spent their getting to knew each other a little bit better. They would spend the time in the garden, library, or just walking the halls. Just like Mrs. Rosefield said, Emily was a doll. Everyday, Dawn would receive letters from her friends back home, Emily would read over her shoulder, giggling at the things she found funny. It was Friday evening, and the sun was just about to set in the distance. Emily and Dawn were on the roof, looking over the estate. Dawn was sitting on the stone bench and Emily was looking at the sky above; her head resting near Dawn's leg.

"Miss Dawn?"

"Yes?"

"Is this your last day here? I mean, before you make your decision to stay or not." Emily said.

"Yes, it is. The carriage arrives tomorrow morning to take me home. There, I will decide if I want to continue my life in England or come back and teach you." Dawn replied.

"Oh," Emily said with a hint of sadness in her voice.

"But, I promise, no matter what, I will come and see you and write to you if I don't accept the job." she promised.

"Good," she smiled, "I don't want a mean old teacher like last time. Daddy got really mad when he found out how she was teaching me. She kept saying I was a wicked child and have a good for nothing traitor for a father. I've never seen daddy so mad." Emily finished. "I do hope you become my teacher, you're very nice and pretty." she said, hugging Dawn's leg.

"Thank you sweetie; now," she stood up and took Emily's small hand in hers, "Let's go down for supper before Mrs. Rosefield gets angry with us."

Emily smile and nodded and they both headed downstairs for Dawn's going away dinner.

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The next morning, after having Emily hug her to the point she couldn't breathe Dawn waved to the people she meet while on her stay before heading off and getting into the carriage to return home. She arrived back at her home around eight in the evening. The lights were out and looked no one was home. Dawn sighed and took out her key and turned it slightly and pushed open the door. When she flicked on the light, she jumped when she heard a loud sound. She saw Marcy and Alisa in front of her, with party hats on, balloons everywhere along with confetti and glitter.

"WELCOME HOME, DAWNIE!" they both yelled in delight.

Dawn laughed, "I was really not expecting...this."

"Hey, we are happy your home, Dawn, we thought you'd left us for good." Marcy said as she hugged her friend.

"Yep, Marcy kept bugging me, wantin to know when you were coming back and such. Did you have a nice trip?" asked Alisa.

"Yeah, it was much quicker than last time. Don't know about you but I'm starved." Dawn said

"Goodie! We got cake! I made it myself." Marcy said before rushing over and bringing out a small cake with white frosting.

"Oh," Dawn said in agony, knowing how bad Marcy's cooking was, "I don't think I can stomach that, Mar. Bad bumpy roads. Just want some soda and crackers now." Marcy frowned but put the cake on the counter.

"Fine, at least tell us about the famous Snape Manor!" said Marcy as she dragged her friend to the couch, "Were there dungeons, vampires, ghosts, or any creepy stuff?" she asked.

"Marcy, stop listening to Miss Brown before it bites you in the ass," stated Alisa, following behind.

"Oh, hush you. Now," she pushed Dawn on the couch and sat next to her. "Start spilling."

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After a few hours of partying with the three of them, Dawn shuffled her way to her bedroom. She yawned as she made her way towards her bathroom, there she turn on the faucets and let the tub run its course. While she waited, she placed her pajamas on the sink, put some bubble soap in the water and let it turn from an ordinary bath into a bubbly one. She sat in nothing but her blue bath robe and skimmed through one of the magazines. After a few minutes, Dawn looked up from the magazine and saw that the tub was about full. She put the magazine back and unrobed herself before slipping into the bubbly, hot water. She sighed in relief when she felt instantly relaxed. After having a full night of her friends asking question upon question was tough on the mind and soul. They kept asking what she wanted, did she want to go and live there or stay home and keep looking for the dream job?

Dawn looked up at the ceiling, as she began to ponder. What did she really want? Did she want to stay with the Snapes and the Rosefields, and teach Emily? Or did she want to stay with her best friends in the world and live off of them, while wasting her life without a job? She gave her friends 'maybe' answers, she was still unsure herself. For Dawn, there were two roads in front of her, one leading to a chance at teaching and another to a life of staying with her friends and never doing anything for herself. One would change her life for good; that was for sure. had she already figured it out but refused to believe it?

She sunk into the bubbles until they reached her eyes. After a long rest in her comfortable bed, she would finally decide.

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"You're doing what!" yelled Marcy.

"I've made up my mind and I have decided to accept the offer to work at Snape Manor." said Dawn.

"I think that Dawn should go, it will be something to tell the grand kids." said Alisa.

"B-B-but..."stammered Marcy

"Don't make me hex you again, Mar." warned Alisa

Dawn sighed as she continued to pack up some of her items in boxes using magic. She was just finish telling her friends that she decided to work at Snape Manor and teach Emily. It seemed like Marcy was disappointed and Alisa was fine with it, Dawn needed to remember to give something nice to her younger friend for Christmas in a few months.

"And besides, I already owled Mrs. Rosefield and told her I accept the job and she was very glad for me to come. And I'm going to go floo at the tavern there instead of carriage, not really good weather today." said Dawn.

"Well, if you need anything, like owling the boxes to the Manor, we would we glad to help," said Alisa before nudging Marcy in the rib, "Right, Marcy?"

"Yeah, yeah."

"No need to," said Dawn before continuing, "Mrs. Rosefield is gonna send some house elves sometime today after I get there, so that's a warning for you Marcy if you try to read my diary again." she glared at her friend. Marcy mumbled something under her breath.

"Fine," she sighed, "But don't forget to write at least once a week and try to invite us over. Also wanted to go there, to see what it is like. And don't forget our little bet!" she added

"You guys make up weird bets, I swear!"

Dawn looked at her watched before quickly waved her wand and everything was packed, expect her suitcase.

"It's about time I go, or else I will miss the carriage!" she said

"Well, take care of yourself, girl." said Alisa as she hugged her friend tightly.

"Yep, and try not to go insane." joked Marcy, quickly forgiving her and hugging her also.

"Thanks you guys, "Dawn wiped away her tear before smiling, "I will see you soon!"

She quickly grabbed her bag and headed towards the fireplace. She spelled her suitcase to be as small as a marble and pocketed it. She grabbed an handful of floo powder and looked back at her friends waving and smiling good-bye. She took a deep breath before throwing in the powder and entering the fireplace.

"Mystic Wand!" she yelled before disappearing in a puff of green flames.

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Dawn tumbled out of the exiting fireplace and landed face forward, her soot covered body against the freshly polished floor. She groaned, this wasn't how she imaged to end up. She felt someone help her up and found herself facing Mr. Castle, grinning at her.

"Well, well, if it isn't Miss Phoenix. You need to work on your landing a bit." he chuckled

"He he, thanks." she said as she took out her wand.

"Here, let me," Mr. Castle took out an old looking wand and pointed at Dawn, "Scourgify!" And in a instant, she was soot-free.

"Thank you, Mr. Castle." Dawn smiled

"Just go before the rain floods us all!" he instructed her.

She smiled before heading outside where a carriage was waiting for her. She saw Edward under a hat at the driver's seat and nodded at him before getting in. After she was seated, the carriage took off and towards Snape Manor.

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"Dawn! You're back!" yelled Emily once she came in.

Dawn was taken back when Emily launched herself at her leg, hugging it tightly. She looked away from the small little child to Mrs. Rosefield talking to her son. Both of them were wet from the rain, it was pouring cats and dogs, so to speak. When Emily let go, the front of her cloths were wet as well.
"Are you really going to be my new teacher?" asked Emily.

"Yes," she said, Emily smiled.

Mrs. Rosefield turned her attention to the young pair of witches after talking briefly to Edward. She shook her head when she saw the wet clothing on them.

"You two better clean up and get fresh cloths on this instant, you look like a pair of wet dogs." she ordered.

"Yes, ma'am." they both said in unison

They both walked up the flight of steps until they reached the third floor; they parted ways to go to their own rooms. Dawn unlocked her door, using the silver key from last time. She took out her small suitcase from her pocket and waved her wand and it was back to normal in an instant. She waved her wand again and the cloths instantly went to the dresser in the proper place. She took out her bath robe and headed towards the bathroom attached to the room. She undressed herself from the wet clothing, yawning as she made her way towards the small shower stall, too exhausted to use the bathtub near by. She turned the water on full blast, she got in and shrieked when cold water hit her body. She quickly turned it to hot, and sighed in relief. Dawn used the rose scented shampoo and conditioner on her hair and quickly washed the soap down the drain. She turned off the water and stepped out. She quickly put on her robe before the cold air could get her.

Dawn walked out and over to her dresser to look for something to wear. She stopped when she heard the door opening. Crap! She forgot her wand in the bathroom! There was no way to defend herself if a peeping Tom was outside. She let out a big breath that she'd held in when Emily walked in, wearing a small green dress with black trimmings.

"Dawn?" she called

"Yes, sweetie?" she asked

"Can I ask you something? A favour."

"What is it?"

"Can you braid my hair? Mrs. Rosefield is busy with dinner and I don't know how to do it myself." Emily said softly.

"Sure, just hoop on the bed and I will be there in a second." Dawn said.

She took a brush and some ribbons that would match Emily's dress from the vanity table. She sat down behind Emily and began to comb her hair to get it straight. She began to braid a little strand of hair.

"I'm so excited! I get you as a teacher and my father comes home from Africa! I do hope he brought me gifts!" Emily said a few minutes later.

Dawn stopped as her stomach fell. She wasn't expecting Mr. Snape to come home, without her knowledge anyway. She couldn't believe him to be the man Marcy kept talking about. The vicious Potion's Professor a rude, stuck up man. She felt butterflies in her stomach, not the good kind, just meeting him face to face. Her thoughts were cut off when Emily said something.

"Are you alright, Dawn?" she asked.

"Yes, I'm fine," she went back to the braid, "Your father is coming home, today?" she asked.

"Yep! When he heard you were excepting the job, he finished what he was doing and headed home as soon as he could. He said he wanted to meet my new teacher before he finds out you were mean and tortured me, he doesn't want to start looking for a teacher again, too much of a hassle!" Emily said.

When Dawn finished doing Emily's hair, she took a deep breath, taking all of this information in. She dismissed Emily so she could change. She went through all of her cloths, trying to find something that was casual and could set a first impression with Mr. Snape. In the end, she picked out a long black skirt and ruby red top. She charmed her hair in a high bun with a few strands escaping a bit. She took a deep breath as she looked over herself in the mirror. It was now or never. She calmed herself again and began to head downstairs towards the dinning hall to either meet her new boss or her worst nightmare.

Authore Notes: not much of a ending as I hope, but more stuff will happen in the next chapter, I hope. But, I promise a apprence of the lovely Severus! YAY!

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