I came up with this story while playing the Chamber of Secrets. I just looked at Snape's virtual face and said " He seems miserable all the time. Doesn't he ever smile?" Then, I toyed with this idea of how only certain people can make a person smile. Then it came to me. What if he had a sister who had a daughter and he loved this girl, that only she could make him smile and laugh like a giddy school girl (frightening sight, aye?). And what would happen if he just happened to become her guardian because of an unfortunate event, making his niece have to come live with him. Also, what would happen if more than one guy in more than just happened to have feelings for her, after meeting her. Well, here it is. Also, a quick warning to all who love Harry/Hermonie, or Draco/Hermonie or Ron/Hermonie, it's not going to happen. It will be something like Harry/OC, or Draco/OC, or something like that. No slashes! I can't write like that, sorry. I will ask you guys at the end who Layla will end up with, ok?

Chapter 1 – Uncle Severus Snape

A girl sat crying in the corner. Black eye make-up ran down her face making her face look black-striped. The hood of her cloak was drawn over her head, and hid her silvery blue eyes and long shiny brown hair. Her pale ivory skin seemed paler in the dim light of the large house.

A cloak flapped against the door, signaling someone had come in. The girl did not seem to notice, but kept crying. A dark cloaked figure approached, its eyes set on the girl in the girl in the corner. The figure put the hood of his cloak on his shoulders, and kneeled to the floor caressing the girl's wet cheeks.

"Layla, you have grown. You are beautiful woman now." He pushed a tear from Layla's tear stained face. "But that is not why I'm here. You can probably tell why I am."

Layla wiped her eyes, smearing the black make-up more. "Because of my parents. You're my guardian, and you wouldn't come all the way to America for no reason. I know I have to go to London with you."

"That's right. You're coming with me. You will be there for your last year of training."

"But Uncle Severus, I might be behind. After all, I was home-schooled."

Snape let out a little chuckle. "Nonsense, child. Most wizards can't even mix a healing potion without my help. You, my dear learned from the best."

Snape got up and helped Layla to her feet. He grabbed a cloth from the table next to them. Layla took the cloth from him and wiped the black from her face. She gave a very small smile, but to Snape, it seemed to set a glow to his seventeen year old niece's face.

"But where will we be staying? Last I heard-"

"We are to be staying in an undisclosed location. I will tell you when we get there. We, now must leave. We have to meet a few friends of mine. Now, grab a few important items and we will be off to London."

Yes, it's short, but I'm testing this out to see I you guys like the plot. If I get atleast five good reviews, I'll put up another chapter, kay?

-Ella