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Chapter 3: The First Encounter

September 2, 1992 - 12:30 pm.

The start of classes was a big slap in the face for Sienna. Her schedule overwhelmed her and she didn't know exactly where her classes were. Thankfully, she found Ginny to be in most of them and she was grateful to have her to walk to class with. It was lunch time for them both, Sienna joining Ginny at the Gryffindor table. She sat with her brother and his friends, and among them happened to be the one Harry Potter. She's obviously heard the story of "the boy who lived" and how he became famous. She also knew her cousin was the one who had betrayed his family, but Sienna kept her lips zipped tight, hearing her mother speak to her in the back of her subconscious.

"You musn't tell Harry that you know about Sirius. From what I've heard from Remus, Harry does not know much, as a matter of fact, he doesn't know anything about magic. His family that he was taken to after everything are muggles and don't allow magic. This is all very new to him still. Make sure he finds everything out on his own."

Sienna caught glimpses at the boy, whom was eating his breakfast at the time. His shaggy black hair hung over his forehead, where she knew where his scar was hidden. He had bright green eyes that seemed to have a sense of resilience and a hint of sadness. Sienna's attention was diverted when a brown owl swooped down and dropped a red envelope in Ron's lap. Seamus Finnegan, a second year Gryffindor whom she had the pleasure of meeting first thing in the morning when he almost ran into her on his way into the Great Hall, was the first to alert the poor boy of the embarrassment he was going to endure.

"Oi! That's a howler!"

"What's a howler?" A boy with large front teeth and disheveled hair looked up curiously at the situation.

"You'll see. Ron, run away if you can!" Seamus warmed the poor boy. Ron was frozen to his seat when all of a sudden the red envelope came to life.

"RONALD WEASLEY! HOW DARE YOU STEAL THAT CAR!"

Sienna didn't know how to react in that situation. She thought it was quite hilarious, yet knew that the boy was extremely embarrassed from the whole ordeal. However, she snuck in a few giggles here and there, Ginny too petrified from her mother's screaming voice to notice.

Once the howler was done, it stuck its "tongue" out at Ron and it shred itself up into hundreds of pieces. She looked at Ron and Harry, both whose faces were more red than Ginny's hair. Sienna and Ginny finally looked at each other and burst out laughing.

"I know I just met you, Sienna, but shut up."

Sienna continued to giggle, "I'm sorry Ron, but your mother is bloody brilliant!"

September 2, 1992 - 3:55 pm.

Sienna realized she was going to be late for her last class, which was Potions, as she ran through the corridors and down to the dungeons. Ginny was not in this class with her, so she got distracted when Ginny and her walked to the green houses and then realized she had to go to the dungeons.

Just as Sienna turned a corner, she felt her body come to a complete halt due to an unknown body stopping her from moving forward. She dropped all of her books on the ground. Cursing to herself, she bent down to pick them up.

"Professor Snape's daughter can't even get to classes on time it looks like. I can't imagine what it's like to be related to someone so irresponsible."

Sienna looked up and saw the same blonde boy she saw in Flourish and Botts. The boy smirked down at her, hoping to get a reaction. Sienna rolled her eyes as she continued to gather her things. Suddenly she saw the boy bend down and pick up her Potions book. She looked at him like he had three heads. He stood up and examined the book, dusting off any scuff marks that might've gotten on it. Sienna stood up after she was done and tried to reach for the book in his hands. He examined the cover again, "his classroom is the last door on the right. He hates tardy people, so if I were you I'd get there quickly."

Sienna quirked an eyebrow up at him, surprised at the sentence that was uttered. She nodded at him, "thank you." He handed the book back to her and said, "my name is Draco Malfoy, in case you were wondering."

"I wasn't, but I guess I'll keep it for some knowledge."

He smirked at her, "you'll need it, Snape."

She rolled her eyes and continued on her way to her last class. But little did she know, Draco looked over his shoulder to catch one last glimpse at her.

Sienna watched the last student enter the doorway, realizing this class was her father's. She paused for a few seconds, suddenly feeling a need to turn around and run back to the common room. She took a deep breath and remembered her mother's words: "If you see him, just remember this is his first time too. He's probably just as nervous as you are. I will be sure to send an owl to him explaining everything once you've told me your first encounter with him." Sienna finally found the courage and stepped through the doorway.

The classroom was dark and had a greenish tint to its lighting. There were 10 black marble tables with tall black stools. Jars of all sizes were displayed throughout the room on shelves, holding the contents of items and figures she did not know the names of. She continued to look through the classroom and realized that he was standing at the front, waiting for everyone to settle in.

She got a better look at him this time. He had pale skin that seemed to be aging slowly, and his black hair looked silky and had a bit of a frizz to it. His eyes were dark brown, but seemed cold and distant. Although he always seemed unpleasant and unamused, he held a small frown that caused his dimples to slightly crease into his cheek. Sienna knew that look all too well, having an almost identical one for when her mother and her would disagree on something. She knew now where it came from.

Trying to not draw any attention, Sienna strode over to the table closest to the door, making sure she could step out if need be. However, she tripped over someone's bookbag and made a startled yelp. Heads turned towards her as she finally got her footing back to normal. She looked up and saw the entire class looking at her, including her father.

"Sienna, am I correct?"

It was the first time she's ever heard his voice. Cold, drawn out, and even uncaring. She looked at Professor Snape and nodded slowly. "S-sorry sir, I wasn't-"

"We know you weren't looking at where you were going. That's why you disrupted everyone."

She stared at him and felt like she was going to cry, vomit, and faint all at the same time. "I apologize, sir."

"Don't let it happen again."

September 2, 1992 - 4:58 pm.

Potions was finally over and Sienna was annoyed she had an assignment already. Everyone was walking out of the classroom, however Sienna was still seated trying to make sure she had all the components of the assignment situated in her planner. Realizing she was going to be the last one to leave, she closed her planner and gathered her things. Just as she was about to stand up, she heard footsteps coming towards her. She looked up and noticed it was him.

Sienna felt as if she melted to the wooden stool she sat on. He sat across from her at the table, making sure to not come off as too intimidating. He looked as if he wanted to say something about three times, but struggled to find the right words. Sienna didn't know what to do. Finally, he spoke.

"You look just like her."

Sienna sat there, frozen. She smiled awkwardly at him, nodding her head.

"I would've tried if I knew-"

"It's okay. I know you would've."

He nodded at her, losing all thoughts of what he might have said.

Sienna, not knowing what to say, continued the awkward conversation. "You're much taller than I expected you to be."

Professor Snape's face was hard to read most of the time, but she saw his cheeks lift up slightly. However, as quick as she saw his smile, it was suddenly gone.

"When did you find out?"

"About a week ago. My mum told me after we sent shopping for supplies."

He nodded, finally understanding.

"I apologize for my ignorance all these years. I would've tried to make contact if I knew about you."

Sienna smiled sadly, "I know. It's alright, honestly."

It was that moment that Snape saw Alesia, and suddenly his heart started to beat rapidly. His memories of his and Alesia's love story hit him like a ton of bricks. However, he didn't let it show.

He stood up from the table, fixing his robes.

"I will send an owl tonight to her, if you'd like me to."

"She's actually expecting me to write her first, and stated she would send one to you once I told her."

Snape nodded curtly at her, "then I will be expecting it from her."

Sienna finally stood up with her things and made her way towards the door. She was about to close the big wooden door behind her when she heard him again.

"Don't disrupt my class the way you did again."

She stopped in her tracks and looked over her shoulder. A small smile was displayed on his face. She returned it wholeheartedly.

A/N: Hi all! Thank you for reading and following the story of Sienna Snape. I know there has not been much of Draco, but I am trying to get the story of her and her father out of the way first!