Loki's p.o.v.

I still can't wrap my mind around the fact that Fury choose Evelyn for this task. How? Was he on drugs when the decision was made? Out of all the Avengers, he send a newbie to a world saving mission? No, he's not THAT stupid. There is more to this, I just know it.

"Brother, will you slow down.", I hear Thor yell behind me.

"What do you want?", I ask, walking in the same tempo.

"You saved her.", I her him say.

"Stating the obvious, brother."

"You like her.", he speaks and I frown, "You lost your mind completely."

"That's the second time you saved her.", he continues.

"Isn't that my job?", I ask.

"Since when do you follow the rules?", he asks and I turn around, slowly feeling fed up with his words of nonsense.

"Since my freedom depends on it. Don't, not even for a second, confuse my actions for actions of kindness. If I made the call and acted on how I feel, she would be lying in a grave the moment my restrains where taken away. BUT, I'm not an idiot. If she dies, and she will if she continue to act like a spoiled child, someone else will take her place, and whoever comes will, most certainly, send me back to Asgard, back to prison. So, me keeping her alive is me protecting the hope that, when this nonsense ends, I will walk away as a free man. I don't give a damn about what happens to this place or her, do you understand that?", I say as he looks at me.

"I had hope that you changed.", he states slowly.

"That's a desire we don't share.", I say, turning around and walking away from him.

Evelyn's p.o.v.

I'm sitting on a bed in the hospital wing, surrounded by teachers. Once again, I failed. Or at least that's how it feels. Was Fury wrong wen he made the call that I'm the one for this mission? How did I let myself be so unwary? I should have known better.

"Are you completely sure that Bartemius is the one?", Albus asks.

"I specifically remember the name.", I say, rubbing my nose.

"But that can't be.", Minerva states worryingly.

"I saw him yesterday and he told me he's working for the Ministry of Magic but it's today that he told me his name.", I continue.

"That means he's here, hiding.", Albus speaks.

I look towards Severus who is quiet and looks deeply wrapped in his thoughts.

"Who is he anyway?", I ask, looking at Albus.

"A dangerous death-eater, very devoted to Tom.", he tells and I just nod.

"Tomorrow we're going to Hogsmeade, I'm calling a meeting with the Order. Thy have to be informed.", he continues.

"And you need to take a hot bath.", I hear Poppy say to me.

I stand up, still wrapped in the blanket and walk out the door, feeling like complete shit.

"I'll walk her to her room.", I her Severus's voice.

He joins me and we walk in silence for most of the way.

"How are you feeling?", he asks.

"Perfect.", I say with a sigh.

"Do your lungs hurt?"

"No."

He hurries up and stops in front of me. Cupping my face with his cold hands, he lifts my head up so I can look at him.

"You need to be more careful.", he tells carefully.

I'm about so object and go into details how my job is risky when he puts his index finger over my lips.

"I'm not lecturing you, I'm worried for you. The same way you where worried about me when I went to meet Lucius and Narcissa. I understand that it's ne nature of what you do but since I ...care for you deeply, I would like you to stick around for a few more years."

I smile, pretending that the care word didn't sting my ego, "A few more years?"

He smiles back, "Two hundred more years."

"You would last that long with me?"

"It would be challenging but I consider myself to be a man who approaches challenges very often."

I take a step towards him, closing the distance between us, completely forgetting that we're standing in the middle of a hallway, "That does sound charming, I have to admit.", I say and press my lips onto his.

His arms wrap around my waist, pressing my body onto his and I instinctively deepen the kiss. The moment my body starts to get warm and tingly, in other words, I start to get horny, is the moment he pulls away.

"Wrong place for this.", he whispers with a smile on his face.

"You can say that again."

We both look to our side and see Hermione, Harry and Ron. Harry and Hermione did their best to keep a straight, casual face while Ron, as he does with his homework, didn't try at all.

"Bloody hell.", he comments, shifting his eyes from me too Severus.

I clear my throat and try to act natural, "Do you three need something?"

"We wanted to ask you if you are okay.", Harry speaks and I smile, "I'm fine, thank you."

"Well, that's all. Have a nice day.", Hermione tells, dragging the boys with her.

"I guess this is out in the open now.", I say, looking towards Severus.

"I will survive. Come on, let's go."

X X X

"Where could he be hiding?", I ask, padding down my wet hair with a towel.

"Or who is he pretending to be?", Severus tells and I look at him, confused, "What do you mean?"

"Since the school year started someone's been steeling ingredients for the Polyjuice potion from my cabinet.", he tells me.

"The shape shifting potion?", I ask and he nods.

I smirk, "The thing that you pinned on Harry?"

"Don't start.", he comments.

"I told you he's not the one and you didn't want to listen.", I say and he sighs.

"Fine, fine, I won't start.", I say, sitting next to him.

"You already did but okay.", he comments and I smile, standing up.

"I just like when I'm right.", I say as I sit down on his lap.

Usually, I would expect him to react in a defensive way but he embraces my action pretty naturally.

"You need to be careful.", he tells, his hand running down my arm, sending chills all over my body.

"I did screw up big time.", I say, looking down.

"I find it fascinating how you doubt and second guess yourself with things that you shouldn't, but when you need to be more alert, you just go into it like a bull.", he tells.

"Still learning, I guess. I still think Nick made a mistake sending me here.", I say.

"I don't. He saw the potential in you that you don't see."

"Potential to make bad decisions?", I say, smiling a little.

"Evelyn."

"I know, I know. But still."

"I was worried sick.", he tells a moment of silence.

"I'm sorry.", I say, laying my head on his shoulder.

"Tired?", he asks and I nod slowly.

"Figured. You had a rough day. Get some rest."

X X X

"I can't believe Loki was right.", I say as Thor and I walk towards the Great hall for breakfast.

"That bugs you so bad?", he asks, looking at me.

"My brain itches just thinking about it.", I say, pointing towards my head.

"I guess a liar will always recognize another liar.", he comments and I frown, looking at him, "That's harsh. I mean, I agree but usually you're not so critical about him."

"Let's say we had a disagreement yesterday.", he informs me.

"About?", I ask curiously.

"He saved you twice.", he speaks and I feel something twist in my stomach.

Damn... he did. Ugh.

"And after yesterday, I honestly had hope that he changed or is changing... at least a little, but... he made clear that it's not going to happen."

I hear sadness in his voice. Sometimes I forget that they are brothers and that Thor cares deeply for him. In a way, I can relate. There are many people that don't like Tony and I heard a lot of crap about him, but, he's my brother and no matter what he does or how he behaves, I will always love him.

"I'm sorry to hear that.", I say and Thor gives me a small, sad smile, "It's okay. Should have been used to it by now."

We enter the hall and I sit next to Severus.

"Good morning.", I greet him with a smile.

"Morning.", he says, his eyes not leaving the newspapers.

"Anything interesting in there?", I ask, pouring coffee into a cup.

"Not really."

"I need a favor.", I say and he looks at me.

"I'm listening.", he tells in his usual dull voice.

I'm amazed how, in one second he can be lovely and caring and then the another be the Severus Snape everyone knows and hates.

"I need to go back to New York.", I say, taking a sip of black coffee.

He raises his eyebrow, "Why?"

"I need to talk to Peter Parker."

"Who's Peter Parker?", Thor asks.

"Spiderman.", I say and he frowns, "Who's Spiderman?"

"I told you about him.", I say.

"Oh, the guy who saved your life.", he remembers and I nod.

"Now that I think about it, you get your life saved quite often.", he comments.

"Why do you want to talk to him?", Severus asks.

"There's a chance he may know something about Strange."

"Nick told you that?", Thor asks.

"No, that's my idea."

"Well, not today since we're leaving for Hogsmeade after breakfast.", he reminds me.

"Tomorrow?", I ask.

"We will see.", he tells, placing the newspapers in front of his face.

"Hey, did you find a way to turn on your computer?", Thor asks, shoving a piece of toast in his mouth.

I sigh, "No."

"Why don't you take it to New York tomorrow and search the folders?"

"I did think of that but it would take too long. There's a bunch of folders to research.", I say, cutting the eggs.

"Well, I hope it works out for you.", he comments and I nod, "Me too."

After breakfast, Severus, Thor, Albus, Loki and I took the train to Hogsmeade. The ride wasn't long but it was boring. When we arrived, a carriage was waiting for us.

"This is our next ride. Just a few more minutes and we will be there.", Albus informs us, climbing in.

The snow is slowly falling and this little city looks so magical under the white coat. After about ten minutes, we arrive to a place called Three Broomsticks. Remus, Sirius and Arthur are waiting for us just in front of the door.

"Quite snowy today, eh?", Arthur comments as the carriage stops.

"We sure didn't expect that.", Albus comments, carefully stepping down.

I'm the last one in the row and Sirius offers me his hand as help.

"Not necessary.", I say, jumping out of the carriage.

"Albus told us what happened. I hope you are feeling okay.", he tells.

"I'm great, thank you."

"Well come on, let's get in.", Arthur tells us and we follow him.

We enter the place and sit at a big, round table. The rest of the Order where already there.

"How are you feeling, my dear?", Molly asks, her eyes softly looking at me.

Se reminds me of my mom. So gentle and caring.

I smile, "I'm okay, thank you for asking."

"Bartemius? Really? Are you completely sure?", Arthur asks, leaning on the table and looking at me.

I nod, "I am."

"How did he get into Hogwarts?", Tonks asks.

"Polyjuice potion. He's till there, we are sure of that.", Severus speaks.

"And where did he get the ingredients for the potion?", Sirius asks, looking at Severus.

"I don't have a guard in front of my storage.", he tells him.

"Instead of being focused on your chemistry kit, do a good spell and protect the place.", Sirius fires back.

"Bartemius is a good wizard, he will break any spell.", Severus says calmly.

"I bet you know how good he actually is. You two did work quite closely in the past. Or maybe still do."

What the hell is wrong with this guy?

"I'm not getting into an argument with you. I don't care what you think."

"Nothing new to me about that."

"Enough!", I finally say and everyone looks at me.

"Instead of arguing about nonsense, we could actually focus on the problem.", I continue, looking at Sirius.

"I agree with Evie.", Tonks tells and Remus nods.

"Do you have any new informations?", Molly asks.

"I'm traveling to New York tomorrow. We may have a clue where doctor Strange is.", I say, hoping she won't see trough my half lie.

"And what will happen when you find him?", Remus asks.

"He has the time stone we need to travel back in time and hopefully find the think that can destroy Silver and the wizard.", Thor answers.

"So, wait, let me get this straight... you want to travel back in time, just to destroy something that may or may not be there, that you don't know what it is.", Tonks speaks and Thor and I share a look.

"Silver's daughter is somewhere on Earth and hopefully, we can track her down and she will come with us.", I say.

"Your plan has holes.", Sirius tells.

"It's the only thing we have.", Thor speaks.

"Not much if you ask me.", Sirius states, standing up from the table.

"The Avengers are joining us for dinner tomorrow so we hope to discuss everything in details.", Albus speaks and I look at him, frowning, "They're coming to Hogwarts tomorrow?"

He smiles, "Yes. Did I not mention that?"

"Um, no."

"Well, now you know."

Okay... now I know.