Hey guys!
I got a new story that I hope you all will like. I will try and keep Snape in character lol. I will be doing the plot from both the books and movies. Armonie will be portrayed by Emilie de Ravin. Armonie has mahogany brown hair and lilac purple eyes. Snape and Armonie won't be together until the end of Book 1. Also Armonie's snake is named after the snake from the Jungle Book so the original Kaa belongs to Rudyard Kipling. All Harry Potter characters belong to J.K. Rowling and all OCs are mine. I also wanted to say for those who enjoy Snape/OC stories I highly recommend "The Visitor" written by Lady Sophie of Lalaland. She unfortunately has passed away due to cancer and I myself have enjoyed her work and she will be missed.
Armonie's POV
"Come on Severus!" I yelled as I banged on the door that led to his quarters.
The Potions Master was probably sulking again before dinner. Today the students returned to Hogwarts to begin another year and tonight one of the new arrivals would be Harry Potter.
I have heard Harry looks like his father but has his mother's eyes my phoenix half informed me.
Being half phoenix shifter I could communicate with my shifter half. At hearing her mention Lily my heart hurt a little. Lily had been one of my closest friends growing up along with Severus. When she died it devastated me and the Potions Master. My thoughts were interrupted when the door opened and as I expected Severus Snape looking annoyed.
He always looks glad in black my other half joked.
I rolled my eyes and Severus suddenly smirked.
"Your other half is annoying you again?"
"Unfortunately yes" I growled.
Within my mind my phoenix half chuckled darkly before going silent. Severus and I left the dungeons and thankfully we arrived at the Great Hall before the students did. I took my usual seat next to Hagrid who was the Keeper of Keys and Grounds here at Hogwarts.
He and I both had an intense love of animals and my position was Assistant Professor in Care of Magical Creatures.
"Bet your lookin forward to seeing the First Years since Harry is among them"
I flashed Hagrid a smirk answering his question. The doors to the Great Hall opened and Minerva entered with the group of First Years behind her. It wasn't hard to spot Harry amongst his classmates and he indeed was James Potter's spitting image. He looked nervous as did the other First Years.
Minerva stopped in front of the stool that held the Sorting Hat. Albus then got up to address the students. First he informed the First Years the Forbidden Forest was off limits as was a certain area of the third floor corridor. He then took his seat again and Minerva soon called out the first student.
A girl with curly brown hair nervously walked forward and took a seat. Minerva placed the Sorting Hat onto her head and the old thing came to life.
"Ah right then hmm right okay Gryffindor!"
The Gryffindor table burst into applause and Hermione Granger hopped off of the stool to join her classmates. Next to be called was Draco Malfoy.
That's Lucius Malfoy's child my phoenix half notified me.
Before the Sorting Hat even touched Mr. Malfoy it shouted Slytherin. As the next student was called Harry looked off and Severus glared back. Harry then touched his forehead where his scar was as though it hurt. Severus looked away focusing his attention back to the Sorting Ceremony.
A red haired boy walked to the stool next and immediately I knew this was another Weasley. As expected he was sorted into Gryffindor and once Ronald Weasley sat down was Harry Potter called. The whole hall went quiet hell even my phoenix half did. Harry sat down on the stool and the Sorting Hat was placed on his head.
The old hat mumbled that the black haired boy was difficult to place but bravery was noticed.
He's going to be in Gryffindor
Shut it I reprimanded my other half not wanting to miss this moment.
Harry was whispering something to the Sorting Hat what he was saying I had no idea. Eventually the house the Sorting Hat then announced was.
"Gryffindor!"
The entire Gryffindor table burst into applause and a good portion of the students were on their feet. I smiled as Harry went to the Gryffindor table looking relieved. I shot a look at Severus and my friend also looked relieved. The rest of the Sorting Ceremony continued without anymore interruptions and once all of the new students were seated at their respective tables did the feast finally begin.
"Yer been eying Harry for awhile Armonie" Hagrid said interrupting my thoughts.
"The last time I saw Harry was before Lily and James's death" I explained to my friend. "I'm glad he's where he needs to be"
I had heard Harry hadn't been treated well at his aunt and uncle's residence.
"Despite his upbringing Harry is very polite I'm sure he would like to meet you when you have the time"
I smiled at Hagrid's words before returning back to my food. As always the food at the Welcome Feast was out of this world and once I was full I was ready to retire to my own quarters for the evening.
We should head back my phoenix half advised. Kaa has to be fed
Damn!
I had almost completely forgotten to feed him.
Kaa was my Burmese Python and he was no doubt waiting for me to give him his own dinner. Sure enough when I arrived back in my quarters the male snake eyed me through his tank. I used my wand to open a portion of the tank's lid. For a snake he was a beauty. His scales were golden yellow with white markings.
I am sorry my friend I apologized to Kaa. What is it you want to eat?
Parseltongue ran through the paternal side of my family and it usually skipped a generation. My grandfather had been a Parselmouth before he passed away.
I don't have any preference in prey tonight the male snake answered.
He positioned his body in strike mode and I retrieved some dead rats. The rats came frozen and Kaa wasn't picky when it came to his food. I set my wand down and stood above the tank opening with a rat ready to be eaten.
The Burmese Python quickly seized his prey and I watched as Kaa coiled himself around his dinner and he began to feed. There was a knock at my door and it was probably Severus. Sure enough I found my childhood friend looking annoyed but he came in nonetheless.
"By the look on your face you need a drink"
"Yes I do" the Potions Master confirmed taking a seat in a recliner. Knowing he was moody about seeing Harry tonight I washed my hands before prepping him and myself a glass of white wine. The black haired man thanked me before taking the glass and he took a much desired sip from it.
"I see your feeding your serpent again" Severus stated nodding at Kaa. "What did you feed him this time?"
"A rat and he'll probably want another" I then flashed the former Slytherin a smirk. "Want to try feeding him?"
"No I think not" was his reply.
I snorted before downing the rest of my wine.
"You really shouldn't do that" Severus advised.
"Hey I've eaten so my chances of getting drunk tonight are low" I reminded the Potions Master firmly. "Besides you humans tend to get drunk easier"
It was Severus's turn to snort and a small smirk came to his lips. Kaa made a hissing sound and I saw the male snake was finished eating his first rat. I set my wine glass down and went to the tank again. At seeing the second rat Kaa was quick to snatch it.
Your greedy I teased the snake. That's your last one
Kaa made a hiss in disappointment before going to work on consuming the second rat.
"What did you tell him?" Severus inquired arching an eyebrow.
All of the staff knew I was a Parselmouth but I avoided using it around the students.
"That he's had enough food" I answered before washing my hands.
Severus rolled his eyes before he downed the rest of his wine. He then stood up to leave and I could tell his was tired.
"Let's hope the first day of term doesn't go all to hell"
"Oi don't jinx it"
The black haired male smirked before bidding me goodnight and he took his leave.
A shame he didn't stay my phoenix half joked.
Oh hush I scolded my other half and she chuckled in response.
