Evelyn's p.o.v.

Tony spreads his arms, "What? No hug?"

I smile and walk into his firm embrace.

"I see you're still on one piece.", he comments and I laugh, "Same for you."

"It's nice to see you Tony.", Thor speaks as we let go of each other.

"Same.", he tells and looks at Hagrid, "Jesus you're huge."

"I'm Hagrid.", he introduces himself.

"Nice to meet you. So, why exactly am I here?", he asks and Thor and I share a look.

"What happened?", Tony asks, shifting his eyes from me to Thor.

"Nothing, that's the problem.", I say and Tony frowns, "I don't understand."

"Dumbledore called us here in hopes we will solve this case soon but ...we don't really know what's happening. So Evie and I came up with a plan."

Tony crosses his hands, "I'm listening."

"It involves Loki.", I say, hesitating a bit.

"I already don't like this.", he comments.

"I'm convinced that Loki has some kind of information on what's going on here and, since we reached a dead end, we thought it would be useful to ask him.", Thor explains.

"There's a catch, isn't it?", Tony asks.

"We doubt Loki would just share any info he has, without wanting something in return.", I say.

"He's on Asgard, right?", he asks Thor.

He nods, "Yes. In jail."

"I suppose he'll want freedom in returns.", Tony concludes.

I nod, "Yea, we suspect that. But letting him run around Asgard is dangerous so we thought that Thor could bring him here so we can watch over him.", I say.

"Let me wrap my brain around this. You want to bring a guy that destroyed half New York and killed a bunch of people to help you solve a mess that most probably he created, and that we beat mainly because Hulk ...without Hulk being here?"

"Yea?", I say.

Tony shines a flash of light into my eyes and I roll them.

"Pupils seem fine so you're not on drugs.", he comments after looking into my eyes.

"We're serious Tony.", I say.

"And I can't believe you are.", he tells me.

"This is the only solution we have.", Thor tells him.

"It's not a solution, that's the point. It's bringing a big problem into a huge problem.", he tells him.

"If you're so smart why don't you suggest something. We've been here for a while now and the only info we have is that someone's using your suits for attacking the wizard world. What an accomplishment.", Thor tells him.

"No one told you this mission is going to be a piece of cake."

"Come on Tony. There are kids involved and we're loosing time.", I say.

"Evelyn, bringing Loki here is more danger to children than anything. You can't guarantee me he won't pull something out. You're plan is crazy.", Tony tells me.

"They're already at risk. The robots can attack at any time and we'll loose the fight for sure. This is our only chance. Look, I know it's risky and crazy but it's the only solution we have. Please Tony. I know you're worried but that's maybe the only chance we have.", I say.

"Trust us.", Thor tells him.

Tony sighs and rubs his face.

"Can Thor at least go and talk to him?", I ask.

"Why couldn't he?", Tony asks me.

"S.H.I.E.L.D. sees when the portal opens.", Thor informs him.

"You want me do hack the system so they don't notice that?", Tony asks him.

"That would be useful.", I say.

Tony nods, "I can do that. But only that. Don't even try to sneak him on Earth."

"We won't do anything without you knowing about it.", I say.

"And what if Loki knows something?", he asks.

"Then we will talk again. Okay?", I say.

"It's a deal.", he tells and I smile, "Thank you."

"When do you plan on going?", he asks Thor.

"When are you returning to America?", I ask.

"Friday."

"Is Saturday at ten am okay with you?", I ask and he nods, "It is. You'll have to be quick so they won't notice. You go at ten and be back at twelve. Is two hours enough?", he asks Thor.

"It is."

"Okay. Since we can't communicate with you on Asgard you'll have to be punctual.", Tony tells him.

"I will."

"If Fury founds out about this, he will loose it.", Tony tells me.

"That's why he won't find out.", I say.

X X X

"I hope Tony will agree.", Thor tells me as we eat our breakfast.

"Same. But first you do your part and then we'll think about what to do.", I say.

My eating is interrupted by Albus standing up, "Good morning students. I just want to inform you that professor Snape had an accident so you'll be missing potion this week and maybe the next as well. And also to remind you that the first Quidditch mach will be held next Friday. I hope everyone will have fun. Enjoy your breakfast."

You can see that the students are delighted about missing potions. I noticed that Severus was absent but thought he had some work to do.

Accident? What kind of accident?

We're walking out of the Great Hall when Poppy stops us.

"Good morning.", I say with a smile.

"Morning. Can I talk to you in private?", she asks me.

"Sure.", I say and Thor nods, walking away.

We enter an empty classroom and I can't help to wonder what's the issue.

"Is there a problem?", I ask her as she closes the door.

"Listen honey, I know you're here to protect us but you have to be more careful.", she tells me and I frown, "I don't understand."

"Forbidden forest is forbidden for students but some of them do go there. You can't just shoot around.", she tells me and I gasp, "Oh my God, did I shot a student? I didn't mean to, I did warn-"

"Calm down, it wasn't a student.", she interrupts me.

"Then?"

"Professor Snape. He was collection ingredients for a potion."

"Severus?", I say in shock.

She nods, "Yes. But it could have been a student. And it doesn't make it any less important."

"I thought it was a robot or something.", I justify myself.

"Well it wasn't.", she informs me.

"Is he okay?", I ask and she blinks a few times, "He's in the hospital wing with a shoot wound."

Guilt takes over my body, "I shouted a warning. He should have told me it was him."

"Evie, I made my point. Be more careful. You're lucky he didn't report you to Albus."

I feel like someone slapped me across my face. I never wanted this to happen.

"He's recovering good but wounds like that take time to treat and heal. Magic is one thing but wounds from your world are another.", she tells me.

"Can I visit him?", I ask and she nods, "Sure, you can come. I have to go now. Please, be more careful. Okay?", she asks and I nod, "Sure."

X X X

After dinner I decide to go to the hospital wing. This whole day I've been thinking about what happened and been preparing myself to talk to him. I made a horrible mistake and I want to apologize.

I enter the hospital and see Severus lying there. I take a deep breath and walk towards him.

He hears my footsteps and looks at me.

"Hey.", I say.

"Good evening.", he greets me then gets back to reading his book.

"Can I sit?"

"You can try."

I pull a chair next to his bed and sit on it.

After a few minutes of silence and him ignoring me I speak, "I'm sorry. I didn't know it was you, I thought it was a robot or someone working with them. That's why I fired. I would never do that-"

"It's okay.", he interrupts, not looking at me.

"It's not. You're hurt."

"It will pass.", he tells casually.

"Does it hurt?"

"No."

"You're lying.", I say.

"Then I'm lying."

I sigh, looking at him answering my questions like he doesn't give a fuck.

"Seriously? Can't you have a normal conversation with me?"

He looks at me, "We're having a normal conversation."

"No we're not."

"What do you want from me?", he asks.

"To show some kind of emotion. Anything. Be mad at me, yell at me, something. Anything", I say, looking at him.

"You came here to apologize and I accepted it. What more do you want?"

"I came here to see you. I was worried.", I say honestly.

"Why?"

I look at my hands, "Because."

"Thats not an answer."

"What do you want to hear?", I ask.

"Why where you worried."

"Because I care."

"Well don't.", he tells me and the returns to his book.

He's hurt and in pain. I understand.

"I just wanted to see you before I quit.", I say and he looks at me again, "Quit?"

"I'm going to talk to Albus. Obviously I'm not suitable for this mission so I'm going to quit. Fury will send someone else here to deal with everything. My brother was right. This is too much for me.", I say and about to stand up but Severus grabs my hand, "Sit down. Now."

"No. I'm done. I don't have a solution, I shot a professor. I'm done. I quit.", I say, walking away.