Chapter Fourteen- Snape's Grudge

The rest of the school had been told of what happened in the early of the morning. Alice had seen Aria asking that question during yesterday's party, but didn't tell anyone except for Jasper. At least now he and Alice have Professor McGonagall thinking about whether Sirius Black is guilty or not. Now all the soul mates had to do was to clear Sirius Black's name by the end of the year.

On Monday Alice found herself being followed by Percy Weasley. She knew that he was following his mother's wishes. Alice knew that she would be perfectly safe with Jasper around, but no one needed to know that. Soon it seemed like all of Gryffindor house was following her around.

The next Hogsmeade weekend was on Saturday. That afternoon Alice and Jasper was in the common room working on that day's homework. They overheard Ron and Harry discussing what they were going to do on Saturday. It seemed that Harry was going to sneak into Hogsmeade again. Hermione sat working on her homework at the same table where Ron and Harry were talking. Suddenly she spoke up, "Harry you mustn't sneak into Hogsmeade again. Alice tell him."

Alice knew that she had to say something, but what could she say. "Harry, trust me it wouldn't be safe for you if you go into Hogsmeade again."

"Alice, did have a vision of something going wrong there?"

"Let's just say you might get into trouble if you sneak into Hogsmeade."

The week went by fast, and soon it was the day of the Hogsmeade trip. Hermione, Ron, Jasper, and Alice all headed to Hogsmeade village. Alice and Jasper went off on their own. Hermione and Ron headed towards somewhere else. Alice got a small smirk on Ron's face, so she knew that Harry was going to sneak into Hogsmeade once again.

Jasper noticed that Alice had a worried expression on her face. He sent her a wave of calm in hopes that it would help. The place where they went was the Three Broomsticks. They were going to just hang out there for a while. She knew that it was safer for her to talk to Jasper. Even though the pub will be crowed no one will be able hear Jasper and Alice talk.

Madam Rosemerta came to take Alice and Jasper's order. Within a half an hour Madam Rosemerta brought their food out from the kitchen. They both had Butterbear. Jasper had an egg salad sandwich and Alice had a grilled cheese sandwich with chips. "Anything else I can get you two?"

"Not yet, Madam Rosemerta."

As soon as Madam Rosemerta left Jasper looked up at Alice with worry in his eyes. "Ali, what do you need to talk about?"

"Jazz, how are we going keep our relationship a secret?"

"I have no idea how, Ali. We will manage it don't worry."

"Jazz, are you sure that we'll manage it?"

He nodded his head as a smile appeared on his face. "Yes, I'm sure, sweetheart." He reached over and put his hand over Alice's. "Ali, are you feeling okay?"

"I'm feeling fine, Jazz, why?"

"Ali, your hand is ice cold. Are you sure that you're not getting sick?"

"I do have the chills. I haven't seen anything that would explain why one of my hands is as cold as ice. When we get back to the castle maybe I should go to Madam Pomfrey."

A half an hour later Jasper and Alice left the Three Broomsticks. They walked back up to the castle together. Once they got to the castle they headed to the hospital wing. In the hospital wing Madam Pomfrey ran a diagnostic spell over Alice. She was lying on a bed. "Ms. Potter, I have your diagnosis."

"What is it, Madam Pomfrey?"

Meanwhile Harry was in Professor Snape's office. It turned out that Draco Malfoy had seen Harry's head in Hogsmeade. Professor Snape had called in for Professor Lupin. Luckily he knew why he was called to Professor Snape's office. Once there he asked, "Severus, what is it that you want?"

"I found this in Mr. Potter's pocket. Would you mind telling me what it is?"

"It looks to be a piece of spare parchment. If not then it's a Zonko product to me."

Ten minutes later Professor Lupin took Harry out of the dungeons. "Professor, are you mad?"

"I'm disappointed, Harry. If this map was in the hands of Sirius Black, what do you think would happen? The creators would want you to get in trouble"

"You know that it's a map? You know the creators?"

"We've met. Harry, the reason why Professor Snape hated your father was because of some trick Sirius Black played on Professor Snape."

Back in the Hospital wing Alice just heard that she only has a cold. She was given a potion to help her get better. The hospital wing doors open again and in came Harry. "Alice, are you alright?"

"Yes, Harry I'm fine." She knew that it was more than a cold, but she didn't know what.

Jasper sat by her side until Madam Pomfrey released her. Harry left the hospital wing, as soon he knew that Alice was going to be okay. Jasper walked along her side back to Gryffindor tower. As they walked Jasper turned to her and asked, "Ali, are you sure that you're okay?"

"I think so. Remus told Harry about the grudge that Professor Snape has on our dad."

Jasper and Alice were in the common room before they knew it. He felt a bit of anger coming off of her. "Alice, why are you angry?"

"Harry went into Hogsmeade when wasn't supposed to and he got caught. I told him that it wasn't a good idea that he sneak into Hogsmeade again, but he didn't listen."

"Does he ever listen to you?"

"Sometimes he listens to me. This time, however, he decides not to take my warning to heart."

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