Standing before them was not Snape as Abby had thought but Quirrell. "You? No Snape…" began Abby. "Yes, Potter he does seem more of the type, doesn't he? You see who would suspect me Professor Quirrell, but you made a vital mistake. Severus cares a great deal for you," said Quirrell. Abby couldn't believe what she was hearing. Had she really made a mistake.

"But he was trying to get you to get him the Stone," said Abby.

"My dear child Snape was trying to get answers. He suspected me not being who I seemed, and he was right. When I let the troll in he headed me off and got bitten in the process. Since then he never left me alone, but then he caught you outside the forest and you distracted him from me. Convenient really. Because of you I was able to figure out all the enchantments but this one while Snape was concerned about you," said Quirrell.

Quirrell turned around and Abby noticed the mirror of Erised. Hermione had inched over to Abby as quietly as she could. For the time being it seemed that Quirrell hadn't taken and interest or noticed Hermione. "Is that the mirror of Erised that you told me about?" she asked. Abby nodded she had the suspicion that the Stone was inside the mirror somehow, but her main concern was keeping it away from Quirrell.

As Quirrell was muttering to himself Abby motioned for Hermione to go. She nodded and carefully backed up until Quirrell turned back around. "YOU!" Hermione froze, and Abby turned her head towards her. "Run Hermione!" Hermione needn't be told twice she sped out of there so fast Quirrell never had a chance to pull his wand out. "No matter she isn't who I want. It's you Potter after all I can't have you running around telling people about me and the Stone," he said.

Quirrell flicked his wand and invisible ropes appeared out of nowhere. "Now I can figure out how to get the Stone without you being in my way." He was tapping the mirror in various places. At one-point Quirrell even kicked it. After about 15 minutes he let out a scream of frustration and Abby tried to hold in her laughter. "Master help me!" screamed Quirrell.

It felt like it was something out of a horror film that Abby was watching because it seemed as if the turban had talked. The turban told him to use her. Quirrell Snapped his fingers and the invisible ropes vanished. He snapped his fingers again and she was pulled forward right in front of the mirror. At first all she saw was her reflection looking worse for wear, but then her reflection moved putting her hand in her sweater pulling out the Stone and placing back in the pocket. Abby felt her jacket get heavier.

"What do you see?" questioned Quirrell.

"I see my family. My mum is picking me up she's proud of me. My dad is teaching me to fly," lied Abby.

Quirrell screamed in frustration and pushed Abby out of the way causing her to fall on the Stone in her pocket. Abby let out a scream of agony. She wasn't quite sure what happened next, but she saw a flash of light and suddenly Quirrell had flown. "Really Quirinus you would have been better without Voldemort attached to you"

Abby turned in time to see Dumbledore come in all his glory to save the day. She turned back to lay her head down, but not before she saw a flash of black running towards her. Then all she saw was black. She had blacked out and it was blissful.

What seemed like days later Abby woke up to see a pair of Onyx eyes staring at her. "Hello Abigail," said Snape. Suddenly the memories of everything that had happened the previous night came back causing Abby to sit up in a panic. Snape must have read her expression because he calmly rubbed her back. "It's alright Abigail. It's over." Abby relaxed and leaned into him. "Severus what about Quirrell?" Severus looked torn between if he should tell her or not. "Well he's dead."

"How come?"

"Well you see Voldemort had attached himself to his soul and when Professor Dumbledore attempted to pry them apart it ended up killing Quirrell." Abby looked down and realized she must be in the hospital wing. "What about Draco, Ron, and Hermione?" she asked. "They are fine Albus had helped the boys fight off the troll, but they were doing well on their own and Ms. Granger ran into me as I was looking for you. She told me what was happening," said Severus. Abby was relieved to hear that they were okay.

"What about the stone?"

"Dumbledore and his friend Nicholas Flamel are discussing it. I don't know what will happen to it though." Abby smiled thankful Quirrell didn't get the Stone. "Severus?" "Hmm?" "Voldemort will try other ways to come back wont he," she said.

"Unfortunately, I cannot protect you from everything. Yes, he will." Severus sighed. Abby felt like a weight was on her shoulders but ignored it for now. "Severus can you tell me what house this crest belongs to?" asked Abby. She held out her hand to reveal the charm bracelet. He traced the charm. It had a crown and two ravens on it. "Well Abigail that crest is mine. The crown was for my mother and her former name and the ravens I chose myself when I had graduated." Abby smiled at him. "So, it was you that gave me this and my mother's necklace!" exclaimed Abby. Snape nodded as Abby hugged him. "I'm sorry Severus. I had no right to ignore you, I should have trusted you. Can you ever forgive me?" Severus hugged her back and nodded. "Of course, I can Abigail you are important to me. Your name means fathers joy and even though you aren't my daughter, I care about you as if you are."

Several minutes later Madam Pomfrey ushered Snape out so Abby could rest. Abby convinced madam Pomfrey to let her out, so she could go to the feast. As she walked down to the great hall Ron, Draco, and Hermione were waiting outside for her with Daphne. "Abby!" they all shouted. She hugged everyone and when she got to Daphne she remembered what she was going to ask Daphne. "Daphne, I know you have struggled with this year, but my aunt has come up with a solution to your family problem. She would like to know if you would like to live with us permanently," said Abby. Daphne smiled and hugged Abby tightly. "Do you really mean it?" Abby nodded. "Yes!" "Great I'll let her know tomorrow."

The four walked in to the great hall. As Draco went to the Slytherin table, Daphne took Abbys' hand and walked over to the Blackstark table and sat down. "Another year gone!" Dumbledore said cheerfully. " What a year it has been! Hopefully your heads are all a little fuller than they were... you have the whole summer ahead to get them nice and empty before next year starts...

"Now, as I understand it, the house cup here needs awarding, and the points stand thus: In fifth place, Blackstark, with two hundred sixty-seven points; in fourth place, Gryffindor, with three hundred and twelve points; in third, Hufflepuff, with three hundred and fifty-two; Ravenclaw has four hundred and twenty-six and Slytherin, four hundred and seventy- two."

"Now if my calculations are correct that would make Sly…" began Dumbledore. Just then some students stood up. "Wait Professor I would like to transfer my points to Blackstark and join the house," said a girl from Ravenclaw. There were calls from a few of the houses as others joined Blackstark. Some of the students that joined were Lee Jordan, Cho Chang, Cedric Diggory, and Hannah Abbott. After everyone had settled down again Professor Dumbledore continued. "Now that puts Blackstark in third place, but I have a few last-minute points to hand out."

"To Mr. Draco Malfoy and Ron Weasley for putting others before yourself to protect them. Fifty points each."

"To Miss Hermione Granger for the use of intelligence and logic in the face of danger fifty points."

"To Miss Abigail Potter for the protection of everyone and pure love sixty points."

Hermione got so excited that she was bouncing up and down. "We've tied with Slytherin."

"And finally, to Mr. Fred Weasley… for trust. It talks a lot to trust someone, but even more to let them go into danger ten points." The cheers that went off in the hall were enormous. The Weasley twins and Lee were happy shouting the new house has won the new house has won. As the colors changed students sat down to eat. The feast went by quickly and before Abby knew it, it was time for bed.

The next morning was spent packing and receiving their grades. Abby hadn't done too bad and decided to go see Severus before she left for the train. As she walked into his classroom, she noticed it looked brighter. "Severus…" began Abby. Severus looked up to see Abby smiling at him that he couldn't help but smile back. "Abigail to what do I owe this pleasure," he said. "I just wanted to say that I enjoyed this year with you and learning about my parents." Abby looked as if she wanted to say something else, but then the warning bell for the train went off. "Come with me Abigail. The last thing I need is to explain to your Aunt why you missed the train," said Severus. Severus used his wand to summon her bag and handed it to her.

As they walked down the towards the gates Abby slipped her hand into his and held onto him as if he were her own father. Although Abby didn't know it, this made Severus feel happy. When the two of them reached the gates Abbys' friends were waiting for you. "Well I think your friends will take care of you now. Talk care little princess." She smiled as she waved good bye to her friend and teacher.

After they boarded the Hogwarts Express time seemed to fly by. Before they knew it, it was time to leave the train. Abby said goodbye to the Weasley children after a promise to come and visit them this summer was made. Daphne, Abby, and Hermione walked through the barrier to the muggle world, but not before she glanced back to see Fred smiling at her. Hermione spotted her parents and ran off shouting goodbyes to Abby and Daphne. The two girls found Dudley and Petunia waiting patiently for them.

Abby introduced Daphne to her family and they all agreed to meet in London before Abby and Dudley have their birthday party in July. As the two went their separate ways all Abby could think of was that this year was out of the ordinary and wondered what next year would hold for her.