Severus sat in Dumbledore's office, now he didn't do anything wrong, he came to get advice. His feelings for Dahlia had changed since the day she arrived. Dumbledore had walked back into his office after announcing the Tri-Wizard tournament, only to see Severus at his desk, "Now what brings you here today Severus?" Severus faced Dumbledore with a glare, "You should know." He said coldly knowing that he knows most, if not everything, that goes on at Hogwarts. Dumbledore kept his kind smile and sat across from him, "I need you to accept it first."

Severus sighed not wanting to admit anything he wasn't sure was even real, but he had to in order to get anything out of Dumbledore, "I'm not sure about my feelings for Dahlia." Dumbledore nodded already knowing this, "It's because of Lily isn't it?" Severus shot him a glare that could kill. Dumbledore chuckled and pat his shoulder, "Now Severus, there's no need for a stare so cold. What would Lily say if she were here today?" Severus' gaze changed as he stared at the desk, "I'm not sure. How would I know?"

Dumbledore looked at a wall to keep his focus on something, "You knew her best, other than James that is." Severus sighed at this comment, not finding this helpful. Dumbledore turned his focus on Severus again, "You need to let her go, or you're going to hurt Dahlia just like Lily." Severus slammed the desk with his hands, "I could never hurt anyone like I did Lily! I've regretted what I've done every day! You know this!" Dumbledore kept his calm demeanor, "I know, and I never meant to upset you, but if you don't do something about your feelings for Dahlia, you'll regret it just like what happened with Lily."

Severus stood up from his seat and stormed out upset about what had happened, and on his way back to his classroom he ran into Dahlia. She looked at him with worry, "Severus are you okay? You don't look too good." He looked at her for a brief moment before storming off, it was better that way. Dahlia shrugged this off as normal behavior and went off to tend to her business.