Chapter Five
Igor Karkaroff
Dumbledore muttered the password to his office and we moved up the spiral stair cases. I clutched Dumbledor's hand tightly not wanting to let go or leave him. Dumbledore took a seat at his desk and Minerva and Severus looked at one another.
"Why the hell didn't you tell me? You promised you wouldn't lie to me!" I screamed not caring who was in the room with us at this point.
"Jasmine there is a good explanation why I never told you that you're father was still alive." I looked him straight in the eye tears threatening to fall. "I didn't tell you because you would have lived your life in fear and look at what you've accomplished." I moved from the front of the desk to where Dumbledore sat. Like when I was little I sat on his lap and he held me close to him.
"I don't know what to do father. I'm so scared if he finds me he'll," I didn't finish as a shiver rose up my spine. Dumbledore kissed my forehead and smoothed my hair. Minerva stood. She had obviously seen enough and wanted an explanation. Before she could ask though Dumbledore was ready to explain everything to both of them. "I rescued Jasmine years ago in secrecy I raised her." I sighed and looked up at Snape then back to McGonagall.
"I am the heir to the Dark Lord, but that is not the path I want to take." Minerva looked around and sighed.
"I fear I'm becoming to old for this job." I smiled at the comment.
"I do not want you alone. He knows where you are and if he is desperate he will do anything to get to you. Minerva you are more aware during the day so Jasmine you will be with Minerva during the day. Severus," Dumbledore stopped and motioned for Minerva and I to leave. I leaned over and kissed his cheek then left with McGonagall. Dumbledore waited for the door to close before walking over to Severus.
"Yes headmaster?" he questioned. Dumbledore moved over to the window and Severus followed him.
"I trust you Severus. Protect her. I want her with you at night. Take her to your room if you must, but protect her." Severus couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"Albus you must be joking. This is absurd." Dumbledore narrowed his eyes at Severus.
"I would not joke about something this serious. Severus if you will not do it for her well being." Dumbledore turned to the window and watched the birds fly by. "Do it for me. If I loose her Severus I do not know what I would do." Severus sighed and put a hand on Dumbledore's shoulder.
"I will do it for you my old friend." Dumbledore and Severus moved out into the hall where Minerva and I had been waiting. Minerva and I had, had a nice long conversation about my liking Severus. The four of us made our way back to the great hall as the bell rang. The students remained seated and watched as the four remaining teachers took their seats me on the right hand side of my father with Snape to my left.
Father made an announcement about the Yule ball being that saturday and the three, wait no Four. Harry name's was just the spit out of the Goblet and read out loud. Snape caught be by surprise when he gently tapped my thigh and leaned in close to me.
"I must talk with you in private after we have been dismissed." I felt butterflies in my stomach from having him this close.
"Meet me in my room right after this. We can talk in private there." I gave him the password to my room. I figured if my father could trust this man then so could I. Dumbledore finished and rushed out following the four students. Snape Looked down at me and then followed. The kids started to file out of the Great Hall many of the discussing the events that just took place. I moved out of the Great Hall saying hello to many of my students. Mumbled the password to my door and moved into the room. Taking my coat and throwing it over a chair. Snowstorm, my owl sat perched on the one diagonal. She hooted and I smiled picking up the letter she had brought me. It was from one of my friends. I smiled and set uit aside as a knock came to my door.
I moved over to the door and stopped. Why would professor Snape be knocking when he knows my password. I looked around and saw that my pepper spray (Which I had brought from home,) was sitting on the small stand beside the door. I opened the door slowly and fear consumed me when I saw Igor Karkaroff standing on the other side.
"Can I help you?" I asked him summoning up all th courage I had. He smiled evilly and I felt my stomach churn.
"I just wish to talk." His voice was like Severus'. Silky and smooth, but I pushed that thought from my mind and narrowed my eyes.
"What about?" I was pressing him and I could see impatience filling him. He glared and looked past me into my chamber.
"Your career." The words took me by surprise at first and then I glared dangerously at him.
"What about it?" It was more of a threat than I had wanted it to be. He stepped closer to me causing me to step backwards. He shut the door when he was threw it and looked me over.
"I hope you're not waiting for anyone." He stated. I looked past him at the small table by the door and then meet his eyes again.
"Actually," I smiled Arrogantly knowing that Severus should be walking through that door at any minute. "I'm waiting on Professor Snape. So if you wouldn't mind." I went to move past him to the door when he caught me around the waist pulling me to him.
"I'm sure you can spare a few minutes." I pushed against him but to no avail. 'Oh god please no.' I silently pleaded. This would not be good, I could feel it coming from the pit of my stomach that this was not going to end well.
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