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Title: The Flip of a Coin.

Plot: An interesting girl with an interesting past confronts Dumbledore with her Horrendous Nightmares. And then the fun begins, when a certain Professor (have any guesses?) enters the seen.

Author: Miss Elvira Dark

Chapter One: Seeing Headmaster Dumbledore.
"Vivian Elvira Shadow" was her mantra within her mind as she approached the barrier of nine and three quarters. She was wearing all black attire, containing: a black tank top, and black silky pants with a silver buckle. Her hair was long amd surpassed her knees even when contained in the scarlet pont tail. Her hair color was changed from raven to plum. And she also wore a necklace with an interesting old cross, which indicated her past, however hid it well, making the change in her appearance last as long as she wore it around her neck.

She wasn't going to tell her life story. She had already set up an appointment with Headmaster Dumbledore. She was to be on the train before the clock turned Six -oh- one. She was getting edgy as she looked about the empty train station, except for the ticket guy and the guy who helps with directions to whatever platform you were looking for. It was hard to get rid of him; however she managed well, when she hid behind a pillar. Then she went through the barrier when she knew no one was looking.

The train was just as the book had described. She merely had a heart attack, when she saw she wasn't the only one on the platform. She stood very still, when the man clad in black robes approached her. His hair was just short of his shoulders and raven in color. He had a smug look on his face. She wasn't sure if he was friend or foe; all she could do was stand still and hopes he didn't see her. Which was silly on her part.

"Miss Shadow, I presume?" He stated silkily, his voice was on the baritone side. His dark robes billowed as he approached her. He smirked when he noticed she had been frozen to the spot she was standing 'Was she scared?' He asked himself. "I am Professor Snape, Hogwart's Potions Master."

She sighed, and she noticed that he was smirking at her and his dark obsidian eyes were locked on her. "Yes, Professor Snape, I am Miss Shadow. However please call me Vivian. And I wasn't told that I was going to be having an escort."

"I see, well Miss Shadow, I'm going to apparate us to the grounds just outside Hogwarts." He saw her face flash something he couldn't place a name on. Was it surprise? He couldn't be sure. She nodded.

"Professor, if we were going to apparate, why did Headmaster Dumbledore make me comes to the platform?" He led her to a safe apparation point. Then he looked to her. "Is it because it's a waste of time to take the train?" She was getting on edge. She didn't like plans changing. 'Why did the plan change?' she asked herself.

"Miss Shadow, everything is going to be alright. I promise, I work for the Headmaster and he sent me here. I'm sorry if plan changes make you anxious." She nodded at this. He was right, if Albus Dumbledore trusted him with this task, so should she. "Now, hold on to me, and I'll get us to the gates of Hogwarts, safely."

She decided that she would latch on to him with a hug; she wrapped her arms around him, and closed her eyes. She was a foot shorter than him, so he was ok with this, however if this was let out, he would seriously kill her. He was not going to let rumors go about that he actually hugging an adolescent with out hurting them. He had enough, when he was protecting the Golden Trio from Professor Lupin's Werewolf form three years ago.

When she opened her eyes again they were standing before the entrance gates. She was flabbergasted by the sights of the castle. She truly never seen anything like it, though she did see the pictures in Hogwarts: a History, she could never imagine it was so enchanting.

When she gasped at the sight of the huge castle, Professor Snape opened the entrance gates. Then he led her to the castle itself. "Welcome to Hogwarts, Miss Shadow." He whispered in her left ear, which made her leap ten feet, if she was capable of actually jumping that high. She looked to him and nodded as she entered the castle. Her eyes opened wide like a first year when they arrived on the boats.

"This is what it looks like from the inside? The pictures do not give this place justice." She said to herself. She was amazed. She couldn't believe she passed on going here when she had the chance. She hoped Albus Dumbledore wouldn't try to make her attend, because she was afraid she couldn't deny that she wanted to stay here.

Walking behind the notorious Professor Snape wasn't that hard to accomplish, she deemed herself a fast walker, the only thing she regretted was when he made the quick stop, she had crashed into him head on and landed on her arse. The students in the hall who seen it happened cringed.

"Get to class, all of you before I start taking house points for your insolence." He shouted and the students scattered. As he then turned around to face Miss Shadow, he smirked at his accomplishment. "Miss Shadow, now please try not to crash into me and if you have to, make sure you hold your ground." He said as he grabbed her hand and helped her to her feet. "Now follow me, and will get you to see the Headmaster."

She followed him at a slower pace, making sure no to anger him. After seeing him unleash his anger on the students in the hall, she didn't want to cause him to unleash it on herself. So when he stopped in front of the gargoyle which leads to Headmaster Dumbledore's Office, she had managed to break in time.

He sneered before he cursed the password to the gargoyle "Milky-way." This caused her to snort loudly at the muggle candy in which Dumbledore had chosen for a password. Professor Snape paused before he ascended the moving stairs. She followed carefully behind him. And before he reached the door, she heard someone say "Come in, come in."

Professor Snape opened the door, and allowed her to enter first. And when she entered, she saw a lot of things cluttered all over the place. She was amazed at all the trinkets Headmaster Dumbledore had around. And when her violet eyes met the twinkling blue orbs of Headmaster Dumbledore, she stepped back into Professor Snape. Who grunted, and pushed her forward into the Headmaster's office.

"Ah, Miss Shadow, a pleasure to meet you," Albus Dumbledore spoke, as he gestured her to sit on the armchair before his desk. "You seemed to have sent me a curious letter, and a wish to see me." His eyes still were twinkling behind his half-moon specs.

She looked to the floor as she sat in the soft armchair before him. "Headmaster Dumbledore, I'm glad you approved to see me. And I'm not sure where I should begin." Her eyes locked on the phoenix on its perch next to the desk. She knew what it was, she had seen one before, or so she thought.

"Perhaps, the beginning should suffice. Why did you wish to see me?" She gulped before she looked to the headmaster. "I came here to discuss something, I rather not say before Professor Snape." She state quietly before her eyes went back to the phoenix.

"Severus, maybe you should go, I don't think she with you yet." Her eyes left the phoenix and went back to the headmaster whose eyes were no longer twinkling, 'thank Merlin'. Professor Snape however did not leave. He stood there, his eyes locked on the girl whom he brought.

She felt his eyes on her; she couldn't stand being stared at. 'Why the bloody hell do i have to be on display?' she cursed. And the two people in the room were looking to her expecting answers. She closed her eyes, and held her hand up. "Professor Snape, you don't have to leave." She knew he would stay anyway. "I'm just not used to….well…people. It will be hard for both of you to understand. I haven't been out in the world, but I do know what's going on." She stated matter-of-factly.

Dumbledore smiled, as he gestured Severus to sit in the chair he just transfigured from a small trinket. "Sit Severus, she apparently wishes you to stay with her." Professor Snape nodded, and sat in the arm chair next to the child. "Now, Miss Shadow, you have our attention."

She took a deep breath, for she didn't notice she had stopped breathing. "Alright, I just want to tell you this is going to drain me of my positive energy. I have no courage when it comes to talking about this with anyone. Which is why I had kept it inside for a -very- long time." Her heart was quivering, she didn't know if she could hold out long enough to tell them. She was going to freak, he bones were shaking, and she felt them.

Dumbledore, seeing her agitation, handed her a tea cup and filled it with calming tea. Then as he watched her take a sip, she noticed her relax instantly, and he smiled. "Thank you." she whispered. He nodded to her, and waited for her to begin. "I'm sorry, okay. I can do this." She told more to herself then the Professors in the room.

"It begins with nightmares. I have always had them. I know this seems a bit…difficult. However I know there is significance to these Nightmares. I have them since I can remember. It's always the same, until….recently. The last dream I had, was about Mister Harry Potter." A snort came from Professor Snape which made her look to him. She was thinking about why he snorted at the certian comment. Then it hit her, 'Harry Potter, it is always about Harry Potter! I wonder what he has against him?'.

Then she continued softly. "As well as the death of his family, and the triumph he had over….The Dark Lord. All the while I heard -him- cackling like a madman." She closed her eyes, "I would have come to you sooner, however…I thought it was in my mind, like I was imagining things. However I had the whole scene to the exact words and the pleas of Lily Potter, so I knew I had to tell you." She sighed softly.

"You are the only one Tom Marvolo Riddle fears. I had to confront one of the one's who was involved in the war and I know it's dangerous to be here. I know this was a bold move. I know I should have stayed in a safe place, but the nightmares have gotten worse. I think the Dark Lord is getting stronger, even after he tried to possess Harry Potter, he was weakened, however I have a feeling that he isn't weak anymore."

Dumbledore was shocked, such a small girl talking of the Dark Lord getting stronger. She was beginning to shake again. He noticed it was of fear. 'She truly didn't want to come here' he knew it from her eyes. His eyes were than planted on Severus, who was currently lack-jawed. "My dear, I don't think you should say anymore, you are clearly terrified. I suggest you go to the Great Hall and get some breakfast." his eyes went to the dark haired man before him, "Severus please lead her to the great Hall and make sure she eats something."

Severus nodded, and walked to the door of the Headmaster's office, and waited for Miss Shadow to follow. She stood up, and nodded to Dumbledore before handing him the tea cup. "Thank you Headmaster, I'm sorry…" Dumbledore sighed as he patted her back and whispered something comforting in her ear, as he led her to his door. "See you later Headmaster." She said quietly as she followed Professor Snape and his billowing robes to the Great Hall.

A/N: So what do you think? Do I have knack, or should I give up? If you don't tell me I won't continue writing. So you better REVIEW!!!!!

Miss Elvira Dark