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Child of Silence
By Angelwings Sorrow
Chapter 46 "The Past Can Not Be Undone"
The news spread like wild fire through the Muggle world about the Expo Explosions through the News and Social Media. Now while it didn't effect the Magical world at large but it did affect a small group of students at Hogwarts. In the early morning hours on Sunday morning found the eight MAGIC students trying to hold the small Jotun Prince back from leaving Hogwarts.
"Harry you know you can't leave." Neville gritted out as the all braced against the strong Ravenclaw.
"Remember the contract." Hermione tried logic as she and Luna we're wrapped around his waist holding him back but that wasn't getting through to him either.
"Lokison this is really undignified." Draco applied to the prince's sense of decorum and it was a miss as Harry growled and pushed harder against his well meaning friends.
"We can't hold him!" Daphne shrieked as they were being pushed back. As the students tried to hold their leader back they didn't hear the thunder roar or the lightning land.
"Let him go." A deep voice called from behind the group. The command came as relief to the students as they released the young Jotun Prince. Harry went running right in to the strong arms of an older stronger god. "Easy Haraldr, every thing is alright now."
The MAGIC students slowly back tracked into the castle leaving Harry with his Uncle Thor. They also convince the two Slytherin Professors that they were not needed in this instance. None of them saw the man in the tower keeping a sharp but a crazy eye on the Gods just outside the castle.
"Uncle, I need to go home."
"No Haraldr, you must stay here with your friends. Your father left not long ago to tend to your dad making sure everything is well. The Avengers have taken care of the enemy and saved the mortals that were at the Expo. Lady Pepper tried to control the news from the attack because they knew you and your father would worry before you received word that everything was alright."
"But…"
"No Haraldr, you must trust and have faith in our Avenger Family. I believe in my Shield brothers and sister, so should you. Lady Pepper informed us that Hammer was just a distraction and that Mandarin had broke your dad's enemy from prison to try and destroy him. You would be vulnerable if you were to go to your parents right now, so you must stay here." Thor held his distraught nephew close feeling the boy's silent tears soaking his shirt. He hated that Haraldr was so upset but this was the life a warrior and despite the child's dark beginnings he needs to understand that these thing will happen. Thor would not follow Odin's teachings of belittling the boy's feelings. He would stay with Haraldr until the young god felt better and secure before he returned to the manor. Loki would be in New York for at least a week to help Tony with the clean up from the expo, so it would be up to him to watch over their son from their Manor.
The MAGIC students watched the two gods until they were sure they were not needed. They all relocated to the Founder's common room with the two Professors in tow. Butterfingers was on the job brewing tea for the group the house elves were on hand arranging a buffet breakfast for all of them. Shadow was whining in distress because he was not able to comfort his master. The twins sat on the floor cuddling the upset jinx.
"Thank you, Butterfingers." Susan sighed accepting the cup of tea from the bot. "I think that is the worst I've ever seen Harry."
"I don't think any of us have ever seen him like that before." Daphne agreed.
"The Avengers haven't had a battle this intense since the alien attack years ago. Also the stress Harry's been under lately has been crippling, this was just a breaking point." Hermione reasoned.
"Big Brother will be fine tomorrow. He just needs time with his uncle to re-center himself." Luna said dreamily as a house elf hands her a plate with her favorite breakfast foods.
"So I take it this does not happen often." Professor Black asked accepting a cup of coffee from the strange metal creature.
"Very astute observation Black now shut up." Sever snapped as he stabbed his omelet with his fork.
Fred and George were about to comment but Hermione and Daphne sent swift kicks to their backs, because they were sitting in front of the girls with the jinx cat, to quiet their would-be Shenanigans.
"Professor Black, Harry has not an easy time here nor had he an ideal childhood." Neville explained trying not to give too much away as Harry was a very private person. "He is very protected of his family especially his parents."
"Harry's dad is a muggle with the life span of a god. He maybe a bit sturdier than a regular muggle but he still could die by muggle means." Susan finished.
"Mr. Stark's event was attacked by a robot army. The Avengers were able to get the muggles out and to safety but Mr. Stark who is Iron Man and the avenger called War Machine took on the army and they destroyed them. The Man who controlled the army turned the destroyed suits into explosions that could have killed them all had they not moved fast enough. Friday sent out the alert to us calling us to assemble because she knew Harry would try and leave the castle once he read his email from his Uncle Rhodey." Hermione summed up the events of the morning.
"So he is always that strong then?" Regulus asked his eyes were wide with disbelief.
"Well Lokison is half Alien God so he is stronger than most students but today he was fueled by adrenaline which boosted his strength. It took all of us just to hold him at the gate. Before you ask Cousin if you or Professor Snape had tried to subdue him you would have been attacked by his natural defenses. We were safe because Lokison is use to us and his magic knows we are not a threat." Draco confirmed as he finished of his tea.
"I believe you all are fortunate that this happened before the rest of the castle was wake. Many know of Mr. Lokison's true heritage but others still believe the headmaster's lies. Having his true power on display would put the rumor mill into high production and it would put our resident demi-god in danger." Snape surmised.
"Yes Big Brother likes to keep his talents to just our Hogwarts Family. He'll be a like shy and embarrassed when he returns but we will love him none the less for his Gryffindor behavior." Luna smile dreamily and the all the Students snickered at the accurate description of their fearless leader.
"Then I believe we should take this opportunity to go over the theory behind the Patronus Charm so you can familiarize yourself with it before we start on practical use." Black suggested as he finished of his second helping of breakfast.
"If you can keep away from the buffet long enough to give instruction we should begin right away, Black. The Dementors have been coming closer to the castle the students need to be prepared. Normal I would suggest this charm for fifth year and up but these students can handle it as most have been training with Lokison since their first year."
"Draco informed me of this group's potential so I agree with your assessment. There is no need to be snappy Severus. I maybe a new teacher but I do know my students."
The MAGIC Students rolled their eyes at their quarreling professors. Harry had warned them of the tension between their Professors. Draco told them that there is a story between the two but no one wants to talk about it. So they were all blind to what happened between the wizards but not blind to the tension between the two. They would have to wait out the bickering before they got any instruction today.
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"Lokes, Honey-Bunny, I'm fine." Tony whined as he was tucked into bed and pillows were fluffed. He was suddenly realizing how smothered Harry felt when they kept him in bed weeks after he returned from Wakanda.
"You are not fine your shoulder was dislocated and you have a black eye." Loki glared at his husband.
"Well I didn't realize my shoulder was dislocated until I got home. I was running on adrenaline and the black eye was an accident. U was trying to help me removed some of the crushed armor and accidentally hit me with his arm. Rhodey said I was only knocked out for half an hour."
"That is why you are in bed for healing you stupid little man." Loki said as he summoned a bed tray filled with a hearty lunch.
"He's right Tones. You are black and blue from head to toe. Harry is going to busy this summer repairing your suit." Rhodey laughed.
"Thanks for the support Buddy. Look I'll be better in no time I ate that golden apple so I'll be healed before you know it."
"Wrong my dearest husband. The Apple just made it a little harder for you to take injury and you are immune to most human ailments while extending your life span, but you heal at the same rate your physical body allows. So while you have many years ahead of you, you will still heal like a human, slowly." The god smirked at Tony's disappointed look.
"So Loki, how's Harry doing in Scotland?" Rhodey coughed to hide his laughter over his best friend's misery.
"He has had a bit of a rough start to his school year as some warped soul reapers attacked the school train. Haraldr was affected by them causing him to faint. I was really upset but Hela and Thor kept me calm. My sister went and instructed him on how the creatures were created and how to defend against them. I imagine that he will not be happy with Anthony's latest injuries. Thor is with him to reassure him that Anthony and all the Avengers are safe."
"Man that's tough, poor guy and on top of that Tony is his dad."
"Hey! I'm a great dad!" the genius protested.
"Yes, you are great at making our son worry. Eat your food Anthony."
"Well I got to get going. There is a meeting with the DOD Commission to go over what happened and what charges to bring on Hammer."
"Good, couldn't happen to a nicer guy." Tony muttered around his sandwich.
"Keep us informed; that man put a lot of humans in danger with those robots." Loki growled.
"No kidding, but SHIELD is looking into how he hooked up with Whiplash since the guy was supposed to be in jail. So I'm off you take care Tones, I'll call you later." Rhodey grabbed his hat and picked a piece of lint off his dress blues. He was ready to head into the official meeting with DOD Commission.
"Okay, see you Platypus!" Tony called out to the leaving Colonel.
"Well Tony, the cost of the damage is expensive and extensive." Pepper said coming into the penthouse bedroom with Natasha on her heels. "The good news is that the lawyers have started on a law suit against Justin and Hammer tech for damages."
"That's some good news. What are you doing here Red?"
"I came to see how you are holding up. Also Fury wants your report on the Expo attack ASAP."
"I'm injured I can't do paperwork." Tony whined.
"Tony you injured your left arm." Pepper rolled her eyes.
"See, I have proof I can't do paperwork. His three visitors looked at him with flat looks.
"Tony you're right handed." The CEO sighed.
"Anthony quit complaining. You will dictate your statement to Jarvis and he will print it out for you to sign and you will not complain." Loki rolled his eyes. He then turned to the spy for answers. "How is the Spider child after such an experience?"
"Parker is fine. He'll make a good Avenger one day. I already sent Harry an email telling him his new friend was helpful and stayed safe from the explosions. I know Steve and Bucky already sent Harry reassuring emails as well. Clint is flying to Scotland to join Thor keeping Harry safe. Since the rumor is Mandarin was behind Vanko's escape Clint is going to sniff around for any clues to where Mandarin's base might be."
"You should go back to Scotland so Harry doesn't worry." Tony tried to protest.
"Actually I just got a call from Thor while I was making your lunch. He spent the day with Haraldr calming him. They talked about what should be done to help you recover and it was decided I was needed here. Thor will stay at the Manor should Haraldr need him. I believe that with Barton there as well our son will be well looked after. I will stay with you until you are fully recovered because that is a spouse's place, my dear husband."
"But…"
"No 'but's Anthony. This is not only for our son's peace of mind but mine as well. Now Lady Pepper, I will be covering Anthony's meetings for SI. I have educated myself with the operations and the running of this company. I will make them see that I am well versed in my husband business."
"I see; going for the throat are we?" Pepper smirked making notes on her Stark pad.
"Of course. After all they are the reason Anthony was forced to stay here instead of following his family to Scotland." The god's smile was razor sharp.
"Hey Lokes how do you know what's going on with SI?" Tony looked confused.
"Unlike you my dearest husband I listen to Jarvis when he is updating you on the stock and operations of your company. Many times Haraldr and I discussed what could be improved or if some investments are worth it. So I know what I am talking about. So you will verbally give me power of attorney to act on your behalf until you are recovered, and I start work tomorrow in between tending to your comfort." Loki placed a kiss on his husband's forehead.
"Yeah okay. Pepper I give Loki Stark, Power of Attorney over all SI business and my personal affairs until such time as I can resume my duties unhindered." Tony smiled soaking up the love of his husband.
"Yes Sir Mr. Stark. I'll have the paper work drawn up for you to sign in one hour."
"Now that Loki is in charge maybe we can get a raise." Nat snickered.
"Hey you work for SHEILD." The injured genius protested.
"She does but she also works for you as a personal assistant because Jarvis does not have has a physical body to sign documents or deliver important papers to board members. Lady Natasha can do this and can be our eyes and ears on them. So it is only fair she get paid for her work. You do not need more coffee." Loki explained taking the mug out of his husband's hands.
"Meanie."
"Well you look to be in the perfect healing hands. Nat and I will finish up with the Expo aftermath while you recover. I'll call in and check on you tomorrow. Don't forget to call Harry he needs to hear from you." Pepper reminded her boss before her and Nat left the two alone.
"She's right; I just didn't want to see Harry get all worried and panicky." Tony sighed finishing off his sandwich.
"I know how you feel. I too want to shield our son from the dangers that we face but that doesn't help him grow or understand why we are Avengers. Now I need to go down to my lab and work on a pain relief rub for your shoulder while you call Haraldr and explain that you are not hurt too bad and that you are just an idiot." Loki gave Tony another quick kiss before vanishing in a wisp of green mist.
"Not an idiot, just an over-achieving Super-hero." Tony mutter before reaching for his Stark phone to call his worried son.
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"Not how I wanted to spend Halloween." Harry signed as he and the rest of the group were huddled in a corner of the Great Hall. Three days after the Expo incident the portrait that guarded the Gryffindor Tower was attacked by a wizard with a knife begging to be let in. He wanted to go home but the Portrait known as the Fat Lady refused him so she was knifed for doing her duty. This lead to the professors declaring an emergency and that the Halloween feast was cancelled in favor for a Castle sleep over in the great hall.
"None of us were but at least were together." Susan signed in return.
"Move Bones Harry should only sleep next to his intended."
"Weasley go away. Harry is not engaged to you or anyone else for that matter." Neville, who was on the other side of Susan, sat up and glared at Ginny standing over them in a nightgown that was inappropriate for a twelve-year-old. The MAGIC students had their sleeping bags in a circle with Harry wedged between Susan and Luna. Their calm and light souls gave him peace as he slept; it was something they figured out when they had a sleep over in the founder's room. Harry still suffered from nightmares and would toss and turn waking whoever slept next to him. Through the night they rotated who slept by Harry to see who could calm him in the end it was Susan and Luna who were declared his Sleep Guards.
"Ginny, go sleep somewhere else." Fred groaned from his place on the other side of Luna cuddling a bit close to Hermione.
"Yeah go sleep next to Ron, he'll protect you for the night." George rolled pulling pillow over his head.
"Stop Moving George I need my beauty sleep." Daphne complained when she got elbowed by the red head.
"You'd need to be in a coma Greengrass if you want to improve your looks." Malfoy muttered trying to ignore the stupid chatter.
"Shut all of you. I need to sleep with Harry we are going to be married! Move or I'll hex you!" Ginny screeched waking most of the students around them. This caused the friends to all sit up and draw their wands on the girl.
"Do not threaten our friends Weasley." Hermione sneered.
"Ten points from Gryffindor for disturbing other students. Miss Weasley your clothing is not appropriate for a young lady among male students." McGonagall scolded and transfigured her night gown into a shirt and pants pajama set. "Now return to your housemates."
"Why do they get to sleep together they are not with their houses?" Ginny whined.
"They are not disturbing the other students and a quietly sleeping. You have caused them to wake up as well as other students in the hall so please return to the Gryffindors." The Scottish Professor ordered ignoring the complaints of her second year lion. The youngest Weasley stomped off mad that she didn't get her way. "Back to sleep with the rest of you."
"Yes Professor." MAGIC chorused before settling back into their sleeping bags.
"Everything settled Professor?"
"Yes, Regulus I took care of the minor disturbance. I told you call me Minnie you're a grown man now and were colleagues." Minerva sighed fondly.
"Sorry but I still feel like a first year with you telling me you'll transfigure me into a pocket watch if I was late to class again." The DADA professor gave her his most charming smile.
"Yes eventually you did make it to class on time. Have you had any word on this intruder? I know that you and Severus did the first patrol around the castle."
"Yes but we didn't see anything out of the ordinary. I suggested to the Headmaster to cancel the next Hogsmeade weekend but he says the students will be safe enough with the Dementors close by, but they might endanger the students more."
"Yes, I understand. Albus has not been himself for a very long time and these decisions are reckless. I want you and Severus to chaperone the next weekend to town. You both are the best defense as well as a lot younger than the rest of us and can react faster should something happen."
"That sound good Professor. I believe that Mr. Lokison and friends will be a good second defense they are students and can help with evacuations if needed." Regulus conferred.
"Very well, you know them best. Now I must make my rounds, keep an eye on the Gryffindors and Slytherins. They tend to attack each other when they think we are not looking." Without even looking she sent a minor stinging hex to her little lion that was about to pour water on a sleeping Slytherin. The Gryffindor yelped and scurried back to his sleeping bag.
"You still have eyes in the back of your head Professor." Black laughed.
"When you have been a teacher as long as I have, you have to develop them just to make sure you aren't the victim of their pranks. I honed my skills when your Brother started school."
"Sirius was a force to be reckoned with." Regulus agreed with a fond smile.
"If all my students were like him and his friends I would have retired years ago."
"Meow"
"Oh Mr. Lokison's cat, no it's a Jinx like Filius' familiar."
"It looks like Shadow wants to take rounds with you Professor. I think it would be a good idea if you took the Jinx with you, he can seek out anything unusual."
"Well I don't believe there will be any trouble but I think it would be nice to have the company. Plus I don't think he'll be missed. There is other Jinx is keeping Mr. Lokison warm." Minerva smiled looking at Harry who was asleep with Gigi in his arms. With the children settled and Regulus and Severus keeping watch she left the hall with Shadows on her heels.
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"Again Lokison. You have to focus on a happy Memory." Snape stated waiting for the Ravenclaw to stand.
"So Professor but it's hard when there are so little Memories to choose from plus I am not in the best frame of mind." Harry panted as he stood up from the mat. Harry had finished his homework freeing up time for the evening so he owled Snape to train him more on the Patronus charm.
"This is the perfect time to practice. Your mind will want to rebel when you are close to the Dementors. You must force yourself to focus on a happy memory. Dementors will not give you time to sort out your feelings. Now, wand out and let's begin again."
"Yes sir," Harry readied his wand and tried to focus on the happy memories that he had of his family. It was hard to pin point the happiest memory when his dad's recent brush with death kept floating to the forefront of his mind. He tried to remember the when he felt the most happy when he felt the most loved. He had tried when he was first was saved from HYDRA but he wasn't strong enough because he was so stressed at the time and while he was happy he was unsure about his safety and place with the Avengers. The Ravenclaw so far had been only able to produce a small wisp of light.
"Severus I think you should ease up on the boy. He needs a bit of rest you have been at this for three hours now."
"Stay out of this Black. Why are you here; Mr. Lokison sent an owl to me not you to work on this charm." Snape pinched the bridge of his nose.
"Yes, I was there when you got the owl. We were going over the lesson plans for the third and four years spring Projects. Professor McGonagall said this year they wanted to combine the years not just the houses. So I believe I should be here as not only do we have to finish our organizing of the projects but I am the Defense teacher and should assist in our student's tutelage." Black stated smoothly offering Harry a bit of chocolate to combat the Dementor affect of the Boggart. During a recent lesson in DADA they found out that Harry's Boggart was a Dementor because he knew he could not defeat the creature as he had so many of his personal demons ranging from HYDRA agents to Sif. After a quick day's recovery in the hospital wing Harry was back on his feet ready to work on the Patronus. Black and Snape captured the Boggart and moved it to a trunk and stored it in the founders training room for the use of Patronus charm.
"Okay, That's it! I'm tired and drained and I am not in the best mood to deal with your issues today. This has gone on long enough; so as my Aunt Pepper would say it's therapy time. Now you two sit here and don't move." Harry waved his hands and sorcery circles appeared and captured the teachers tying them to chair. He then opened a portal to what looked like a bathroom before calling out with Friday. "Oi Malfoy, get over here."
"What the hell Lokison. Can't I brush me teeth in peace?" the blond Slytherin spat the toothpaste foam out into the sink.
"This is your family that has the problem it's partly your job to fix them. Now hurry up." Harry typed out being very annoyed. The blond rinse his mouth and toweled off before walking through the portal embarrassed to be caught in his silk dragon printed Pajamas.
"What on Salazar's name is going on to where I need to be here?" Draco crossed his arms once the portal was closed. Harry glared and pointed to the two men sitting tied to the chairs. He then put Friday away and switched to sign language because neither of the professors could over hear them that way.
"Look Malfoy this is your cousin and your godfather. They have been going round and round with their damn denial and hurt feelings. It's getting old. Even my parents weren't this bad when they were getting together."
"What am I suppose to do? I don't want to get involved in that mess. My Mother said something happened years ago and they won't talk about it. Something about spying the Dark Lard and a betrothal contract that Reggie said was canceled when the bride died."
"You said Spying right? Okay, this is what we're going to do, you are going to go get your Mum, I'm going to go get my back up and this feud ends tonight." Harry slashed his last signs with a finality it worried the trapped wizards.
"Severus what is it they are doing? I am unfamiliar with their form of communication." Regulus asked as he continued to try and wiggle free from his chair.
"Due to Mr. Lokison's condition he has learned the muggle art known as Sign Language created to allow those who are deaf or mute to communicate with other muggles. Mr. Lokison's friends took on the task to learn in support of his condition to make him feel welcomed in the wizarding world." Snape explained not liking how much they boys were signing to one another.
"Can you translate what they are saying? I do not like the looks in their eyes."
"Unfortunately no; I rejected their offer to teach me as I do not have the time to participate in the lessons." He was really kicking himself in the ass for that decision.
Suddenly the boys left through two different portals and Potion Master had a feeling he was not going to like what or who they would bring back.
"I much like this way of travel my son, it's much more dignified."
"Cissy?" Reggie looked up to see his cousin enter through the portal.
"Yes Regulus. It seems that someone has finally had enough of your petty feud." Narcissa gracefully sat in one of the more comfortable high back chair.
"Their so called feud is putting my nephew and his friends in danger and I do not accept that." Answered a newly arrived Red-head with Harry trailing behind her.
"Aunt Natasha this is Malfoy's Mother Narcissa Malfoy. Mrs. Malfoy this is My Aunt Natasha Romanoff and Muggle super hero Black Widow." Harry typed out on Friday.
"Pleasure to meet you, Ms. Romanoff. I am sorry My Cousin is causing so much trouble. He was sent here to help Draco and the other students not add to their stress." The witch greeted the Muggle explaining her role with the two men.
"That happens when we send men who won't address their issues into a mission. I totally empathize, as Harry's Parents were such a case before they got married. Harry asked me to come because I share a profession with the Potion master. He believes I can help clarify things in the life of a spy." Natasha sat in the chair next to the witch in front of the two men giving them her best glare.
"Yes their misunderstanding with Severus work as a spy. Then my Cousin's forced betrothal after his graduation. The Bride died a month before the wedding but even though there was no love lost my cousin blamed Severus for her death. That is misunderstanding number two and the final misunderstanding was the willingness that my cousin took the dark mark. That is the story as we know it."
"Interesting, Harry we'll need two truth patches because the spy will not talk willingly." Natasha stood and held out a hand for the requested patches. The Ravenclaw handed his aunt the green patches with relief. He was glad to pass this problem off to more experienced hands.
"Potion patches? What a novel idea. So these are coated with veritaserum potion?"
"Yes mother, Susan Bones came up with the idea to combine muggle healing bandages with potions to make it easy for first aid so you are not caring tons of potion bottles on you at all times." Draco explained.
"These patches have proven themselves to be very practical." Nat agreed slapping the potions patches extremely hard to the neck of each man. "But since these are patches they take longer to get in to the blood stream. Harry, go brew some tea while we wait."
"Yes Aunt, come on Malfoy." As much as he wanted to protest he dared not go against the Black Widow tone.
"Why do I have to go? She told you to brew the tea." The blond Slytherin whined.
"Draco. Please help Mr. Lokison, now." Narcissa stated sternly causing Draco to jump to attention.
"Yes, mother." Once the boys had left the room the two women turn their attention to their captives.
"Now I may have exaggerated on the absorption time. I have a lot of experience with these patches. Now Severus Snape when did you take the dark mark?" Natasha step closer to her spy counter part.
"December 24th my seventh year just after my mother pasted away." Snape's eyes widened these patches were more potent than the liquid potions.
"Oh Severus, I'm so sorry. It was Lucius that took advantage of your grief wasn't it?" Narcissa said sadly knowing how her husband ruled over the younger man when they were in school.
"Yes, he convinced me that I could get revenge for her death if I joined the Dark Lord. I was deep in my grief that I accepted but the moment the dark mark was burned into my arm I instantly regretted it." The potion master turned his head away in shame.
"Yeah then he went work for the loony in the tower."
Natasha ignored the other man and continued. "That corresponds with your profile. Now Mrs. Malfoy care to test your cousin?"
"Regulus, where did you get the scar on your back?" The Lady Malfoy smirked as she watched the wizard pale. He tried to fight the potion but failed in a heart beat.
"Sirius and I were playing dress up in Andie's dresses and I trip on the hem of the dress and fell down the stairs into the armor at the bottom and sliced my back open. Damn it Cissy why did you ask that? You promised never to bring it up ever again!"
"You needed a bit of humility Reggie. Now I think it's time to get down to business. You both have been festering this grudge for way too long. Now why are you upset with Severus?"
"He let his jealousy over my engagement over take him and he killed Veronica. I didn't want to be married to the bitch witch but I was accused of killing her to get out of the contract my mother made with her family. He didn't have the decency to confess and I had a month in the ministry jail. Eventually I forgave him but it still stings that he his so spiteful. He let himself be enslaved by Dumbledore and puts his life in danger."
"I had no where to go Black and I had heard Lily was a target. There was nothing else I could do." Snape sneered.
"Interesting, Snape's spy work aside, Mr. Black, I read the case Snape was no where near Ms. Polisky. He was in Germany attending his Potion apprenticeship. I would imagine that your Mother had influence and money to get the suspicion off of you. You were hoping that Snape did kill your fiancé because that would mean your feelings were returned. Am I right?"
"Yes you are correct, but how could you possibly know all that?"
"As I said I'm spy in the non magical world. It's my job to gather information. Now there was another issue that you had against Snape for him taking the mark. You heard his story on why he took the mark; why do you have issue with his mark?"
"I didn't want Sev to take the mark. The headmaster wanted a spy the dark Lord wanted a follower. Neither was a good option. When I was a kid I heard my Mother rave on how the Dark Lord would change our world for the better. She took my brother and I once to a gathering telling us how we would one day take the mark. The Death Eaters were violent and cruel. The Dark Lord would Curse his followers if they crossed him in anyway. I didn't want that for Severus." Regulus looked away from the piercing eyes.
"You are very good at questioning Ms. Romanoff. I can't let you have all the fun though. Dear Severus, you have always been a good friend. Tell me why you're holding Regulus at arms length? You know the he was force to get his mark by his mother who ruled over the Black Family."
"I can't be emotionally compromised. If I give in to my feelings I would not be the only one who will be in danger and not just from the headmaster." The potion master's voice was soft and heartbroken.
"I understand Lucius' madness would take your weakness and use it to his advantage. As much as I understand I think it is idiotic to let your fear rule your life. You both have been pining for each other for years and you both grew into sad pitiful men with one more bitter than the other." The witch scolded.
"I agree both of you grow up and man up. You both have kids under your care that need you to lead them and teach them. If you are too distracted to do your jobs then you risk them getting hurt or killed. If anything happens to Мой маленький брат I will kill you in the most painful way possible. I don't care if you have magic I will make you both suffer until you are begging for death." The red head made slow steps towards the men allowing them to hear how deadly serious she was.
"Tea is ready Mother. Lokison has it all set up in the dining room." Draco called out.
"Thank you dear, we shall join you shortly." Narcissa smiled shooing off her son. When he returned to the other room the witch turned Natasha. "I believe we should leave the patches on them while they sort out their problems while we join the boys for evening tea."
"You read my mind. I know this spell that has them tied down. It will let up only when the two apologize to one another. I have seen him use it on his parents several times." The spy informed the three magicals.
"Very clever I must ask them more about sorcery. I do believe I smell muffins as well."
"Then we are in for a treat Harry makes the best muffins in the world." The women left chatting like old friends leaving the two professors to sulk.
"They are right you know this distrust between us is a distraction and a danger to the students."
"I know that Black! I know my feelings are put everyone around me. Even the fondness for my own godson puts him in danger from his own father."
"Hey that is not your fault. Lucius has hated Draco since the day the boy was born. He played the doting father when he thought Draco could be of use to him to win favor with the Dark Lord or could make a well connected alliance. The madness taking over now wants to do away with my little cousin so he can start again with a new heir. Your feelings only put you in danger of being alone the rest of your miserable life."
"Why do you even care? I had spent years trying to understand how you could claim to love me one night and then send me a letter stating I was a mistake! That you just wanted to dabble in lowering yourself to sleep with a half-blooded mongrel like me." The potion Master snapped his mouth shut at the confession. Damn potion patches were highly potent.
"Severus, I sent no such letter. After that night I got busy making arrangements to break the betrothal contract. I knew you were leaving for your apprenticeship and I wanted to go with you. Then after two days of looking for a loop hole I get your owl saying that you were sorry I was so disappointed with an inferior lover and that you had left early for Germany. You told me not to contact you ever again. You broke my heart and I let myself be pushed into the path my mother wanted." Regulus said softly.
"So when Veronica died you hoped it was me and that I was trying to win you back."
"Yes, I wanted you to come back to me. It took my years to get you to see me for who I really was not just the younger brother of Sirius Black your tormentor. That night we shared meant the world to me and I was more than willing to go against my family to run away with you and ask you to bond with me. Instead I have been lost and alone for almost fourteen years."
"It is only the potion that let's me believe your words because I still have doubts. The letter was written in your hand and it was you owl that delivered it how could I not believe it came from you? You were my first and only lover it broke me. While those shards of my heart are still there they are tainted by lies and wrapped in bitterness. I want to lay that pain to rest and leave it buried in the past. I need to move on and focus on my students and just forget this whole mess." Severus was tired and worn he accepted long ago that he was meant to be alone.
"No! Don't you dare play the martyr Severus Tobias Snape! I'm sorry you were hurt but it was not by me. What happened is in the past but you are not dead and neither am I. We can start again as friends. I won't ask anymore than you are willing to give. I have the same fears and insecurities that you do but I do not want to live my life alone ever again. Even if we never make it past friendship I will be happy just to have you in my life." The DADA teacher didn't realize that his bindings had vanished and he was now standing in front of his ex lover pleading for a chance to end the loneliness.
"I don't know if I can. I'm sorry but I can't make any decisions right now. My emotions are too raw and I will not know if I am making the right ones for me. I need to calm down and think." Snape stood up and began to walk away before he was stopped by a quiet request.
"Severus, I will let you have you peace and the time you need but eventually I want an answer. Please before for this school year is over; tell me if I have a chance to at lease at friendship if nothing else. I don't want the wall put between us again."
"I can't promise I will give you the answer you want but I'll give you an answer." Snape could not turn to face the man he knew deep down he still loved the younger handsome Raven but couldn't make a sane decision right now. Instead he fled from the Founders common room before the any tears could fall.
A/N: Another chapter done. Now after what happened last chapter My little Widow-Bun decide to balance the story with emotional drama since there was a lot of action last chapter. Help The Plot Bunnies are starting another creative war and won't let me sleep! Until next time Thanks for Reading, Keep Reviewing the Plot bunnies need food!
