Salazar stepped into the infirmary, He immediately saw Hermione sitting in the chair next to the window. "Hermione? Is everything okay?" She looked up when he was halfway across the room.
"Yes, I'm fine. I was just reading Tom Riddle's Potion journal," She set the book down. "He and Cicely were a lot alike in many aspects."
"Except She is good and he was evil?"
"That was the obvious one Salazar. but he wasn't always evil." Hermione looked out the window, "He moved his hand today, I think he's waking up,"
"I hope he is, Serrento thinks he's dead, won't that be a surprise,"
Hermione gave a little laugh, "Yes, that will be funny." She could picture Severus walking in on her and Serrento kissing and Severus ripping him a new one. "Did you meet Cicely?
"She is an extremely bright young girl," Serrento said sitting with her. "Very quick in her observations,"
"She also has a vengeful soul I think," Hermione replied, "She's too young to think that way,"
"I agree. But it will be good for her to be around the students and back to a normal class routine. Do you think Albus will allow her to go to Hogsmeade with her grandparents? I mean with all of this going on?"
"I'm sure he might," Hermione liked the idea, "We can talk to them tomorrow about that. It may help her relax and try and be a little girl again."
*****
Cicely sat with Hagrid and Persephone, "You have to explain this to me it seems sudden." The girl said watching the two.
"I lost him once, I can't lose him again," Her grandmother started. "I left him because I loved him,"
"She is one of the best things ter come into my life, I loved her an I nev'r stopped lovin her,"
"We also felt that we should be a proper family," she held onto Hagrid's arm, "I hope this isn't too difficult for you,"
"No, It's just the past few weeks were difficult for me and I never expected to be back here, and this is just incredible," Cicely smiled.
"So you don't think it's too sudden?" her grandmother asked, "I know it's been rough for you and we don't want to hurt you by doing this,"
"It's the best thing I have heard in weeks, next to knowing that Professor Snape is still alive."
*****
The next morning at breakfast. Cicely was welcomed back to her table with cheering and many tear filled eyes. She smiled and sat down at her place.
Life was returning to normal for her. Her grandparents had planned a simple wedding at the school when spring was in full bloom. And everyone was happy for them.
Cicely sat across from Philip and watched the owls as the mail arrived. She could see carmilla at the Slytherin table.
******
A letter was dropped before Carmilla with an audible 'clink'. She looked it and smiled for once.
Carmilla looked around the table. No one was said a word as she held the envelope. She looked at it and slowly opened it. She pulled out a letter and a silver ring fell to the table;
Dearest love,
Work will have me away for possibly several weeks. I know that this is impromptu. But I have to ask you this now. Azriel will wait for your reply.
Carmilla, Will you marry me? I can't bear to live with out you. I know that you are still young and I understand if you don't want to right now. I would wait an eternity for you.
Love,
Draco
*****
Carmilla picked up the ring it was platinum and in the shape of two entwined serpents. There was a large emerald held between their heads at the top of the ring. She was shocked to say the least.
She looked around the table for a quill. A sixth year girl handed her one. Carmilla gave her a smile and quickly wrote down her reply.
Draco,
Love, of course I will marry you.
Always & Forever
Carmilla
She didn't know what else to put she had tears in her eyes. She sealed the letter and gave it to the eagle owl standing next to her breakfast. He stopped helping himself to her sausages. The owl took the letter in his beak and flew off.
Carmilla slipped the ring onto her finger and saw the glow in the emerald. It was a ghost emerald, thought to hold the spirit of a basilisk. It glowed only for those it thought would / could be its master.
It was perfect. She was so happy, she'd wait to tell her family though. She pushed her long blonde hair out of her eyes and looked around the table.
None of the Slytherins were talking. Salazar watched the goings on at the table. He was acting as temporary head of house.
*****
"Hermione, did that look like a ring to you?" He turned to the young woman.
"I most certainly did," Hermione replied, she turned to remus, "Remus?"
"Looked like a ring to me," he replied, "It's amazing how much respect that girl is shown."
"I don't think it's respect as much as it's fear," Hermione replied, "Salazar, wouldn't you agree?"
"Sadly I have to agree as well," He looked at the two, "When I went to Durmstrang, there was a girl there who was treated the same way. Though she wasn't nearly as pretty as Miss Nettleburn."
Hermione laughed, "She is a lovely girl, especially when she smiles..."
"She never smiles though," Remus replied. "Unless she is planning something,"
*****
Draco was at his writing desk at the manor when Azriel came flying in. The owl dropped the letter in front of Draco then left, having filled himself on sausages earlier.
He picked up the letter and opened it. He read the brief note and smiled. Now, he thought, my life is complete.
He had returned to the Malfoy manor. Glad that they had finalized the documents saying that Draco was sole heir of the Malfoy fortune and that the manor and all the estate was now in his name.
So sad for you father that you won't see me at my wedding, he thought, thinking of the shell of a man in Azkaban.
He sat back and smiled, for once my life is going where I want it. Granted I have have to make sure miss Rosewood gets her training, Serrento keeps his hands off of Hermione and that she comes to the fold.
*****
Hermione and Salazar sat in Albus' office, "Albus, we think it would be a good idea for her to spend her weekends with her grandparents in Hogsmeade. We think it will help her get her mind off of things." Salazar looked at the old wizard.
"Wee cannot risk memory charms on her as they still need her and we need to know what they are planning on," Albus replied, "We can try it, but I want either You or Miss Granger to accompany them."
"Yes, Sir," Salazar and hermione both smiled, "I'm sure they will relish the time together, regardless of either of us."
"We should go tell Hagrid and Persephone first," Hermione said standing, "Thank you Albus,"
"You're welcome child," he smiled, a twinkle in his eyes, "I hope it helps her, I do not wish to use anything on her that would harm her psyche,"
*******
At dusk the Shadows began to arrive. The meeting place was the same as the manor that Cicely had been kept in.
"So what news of our child?" One masked figure asked.
"She is more than we could have ever hoped for." Draco replied.
"Where is she now?" Another asked.
"She has been returned to Hogwarts, at her own request."
There was a murmur of dissent, "How could you do something so stupid?!" Another shouted over the murmurs.
"Quiet!" Serrento stood next to Draco, "Let him speak. He took on this task when the rest of you were to frightened too."
"Thank you Serrento," Draco said quietly, "I for one do not want to be on her bad side. She has bested most of you in duels and you know how powerful she is. Do you want her to use that against us or for us? I think indulging her and allowing her room to grow is the best thing we can do for her. Besides we have Miss Nettleburn watching over her. And we may have another to welcome into the fold."
"Who?" Someone asked from the back, few knew about Severus' death. Only Serrento and Draco knew for sure that he was dead.
"Since Severus refuses to come back to the fold, we are currently trying to bring in an expendable." there was a gasp, that could only mean a mudblood. "The Imperious still has it's uses as well as the many memory erasing charms. Miss Granger now teaches Potions at hogwarts and the Girl cares for her a great deal. If she were here with her it will make our job a lot easier."
"But she's a Mudblood!" "This isn't right, Voldemort would have never stood for it!" Once again there was dissent from the crowd.
"Voldemort is no longer here. His granddaughter is. We have to make changes in order for us to use this powerful child to continue Lord Voldemort's legacy." Serrento tried to quiet the group.
Draco watched the crowd. "Now listen to me. We don't have any one with the capabilities of Severus. His little pet does however have the abilities we need. She will train the girl in potions as well."
TBC
A/N: Thanks for the reviews all I appreciate them greatly. I you haven't noticed already the are far fewer chapters now. I condensed the chapters into 8 extremely long chapters. the other three chapters are the regular length for my stories. I also changed the name. This will apply more in later chapters.
Thanks: Zoe, Maddie & Angelash :P
And for those who think I am not a twisted writer the fun has yet to come. mwuahahahaha
"Yes, I'm fine. I was just reading Tom Riddle's Potion journal," She set the book down. "He and Cicely were a lot alike in many aspects."
"Except She is good and he was evil?"
"That was the obvious one Salazar. but he wasn't always evil." Hermione looked out the window, "He moved his hand today, I think he's waking up,"
"I hope he is, Serrento thinks he's dead, won't that be a surprise,"
Hermione gave a little laugh, "Yes, that will be funny." She could picture Severus walking in on her and Serrento kissing and Severus ripping him a new one. "Did you meet Cicely?
"She is an extremely bright young girl," Serrento said sitting with her. "Very quick in her observations,"
"She also has a vengeful soul I think," Hermione replied, "She's too young to think that way,"
"I agree. But it will be good for her to be around the students and back to a normal class routine. Do you think Albus will allow her to go to Hogsmeade with her grandparents? I mean with all of this going on?"
"I'm sure he might," Hermione liked the idea, "We can talk to them tomorrow about that. It may help her relax and try and be a little girl again."
*****
Cicely sat with Hagrid and Persephone, "You have to explain this to me it seems sudden." The girl said watching the two.
"I lost him once, I can't lose him again," Her grandmother started. "I left him because I loved him,"
"She is one of the best things ter come into my life, I loved her an I nev'r stopped lovin her,"
"We also felt that we should be a proper family," she held onto Hagrid's arm, "I hope this isn't too difficult for you,"
"No, It's just the past few weeks were difficult for me and I never expected to be back here, and this is just incredible," Cicely smiled.
"So you don't think it's too sudden?" her grandmother asked, "I know it's been rough for you and we don't want to hurt you by doing this,"
"It's the best thing I have heard in weeks, next to knowing that Professor Snape is still alive."
*****
The next morning at breakfast. Cicely was welcomed back to her table with cheering and many tear filled eyes. She smiled and sat down at her place.
Life was returning to normal for her. Her grandparents had planned a simple wedding at the school when spring was in full bloom. And everyone was happy for them.
Cicely sat across from Philip and watched the owls as the mail arrived. She could see carmilla at the Slytherin table.
******
A letter was dropped before Carmilla with an audible 'clink'. She looked it and smiled for once.
Carmilla looked around the table. No one was said a word as she held the envelope. She looked at it and slowly opened it. She pulled out a letter and a silver ring fell to the table;
Dearest love,
Work will have me away for possibly several weeks. I know that this is impromptu. But I have to ask you this now. Azriel will wait for your reply.
Carmilla, Will you marry me? I can't bear to live with out you. I know that you are still young and I understand if you don't want to right now. I would wait an eternity for you.
Love,
Draco
*****
Carmilla picked up the ring it was platinum and in the shape of two entwined serpents. There was a large emerald held between their heads at the top of the ring. She was shocked to say the least.
She looked around the table for a quill. A sixth year girl handed her one. Carmilla gave her a smile and quickly wrote down her reply.
Draco,
Love, of course I will marry you.
Always & Forever
Carmilla
She didn't know what else to put she had tears in her eyes. She sealed the letter and gave it to the eagle owl standing next to her breakfast. He stopped helping himself to her sausages. The owl took the letter in his beak and flew off.
Carmilla slipped the ring onto her finger and saw the glow in the emerald. It was a ghost emerald, thought to hold the spirit of a basilisk. It glowed only for those it thought would / could be its master.
It was perfect. She was so happy, she'd wait to tell her family though. She pushed her long blonde hair out of her eyes and looked around the table.
None of the Slytherins were talking. Salazar watched the goings on at the table. He was acting as temporary head of house.
*****
"Hermione, did that look like a ring to you?" He turned to the young woman.
"I most certainly did," Hermione replied, she turned to remus, "Remus?"
"Looked like a ring to me," he replied, "It's amazing how much respect that girl is shown."
"I don't think it's respect as much as it's fear," Hermione replied, "Salazar, wouldn't you agree?"
"Sadly I have to agree as well," He looked at the two, "When I went to Durmstrang, there was a girl there who was treated the same way. Though she wasn't nearly as pretty as Miss Nettleburn."
Hermione laughed, "She is a lovely girl, especially when she smiles..."
"She never smiles though," Remus replied. "Unless she is planning something,"
*****
Draco was at his writing desk at the manor when Azriel came flying in. The owl dropped the letter in front of Draco then left, having filled himself on sausages earlier.
He picked up the letter and opened it. He read the brief note and smiled. Now, he thought, my life is complete.
He had returned to the Malfoy manor. Glad that they had finalized the documents saying that Draco was sole heir of the Malfoy fortune and that the manor and all the estate was now in his name.
So sad for you father that you won't see me at my wedding, he thought, thinking of the shell of a man in Azkaban.
He sat back and smiled, for once my life is going where I want it. Granted I have have to make sure miss Rosewood gets her training, Serrento keeps his hands off of Hermione and that she comes to the fold.
*****
Hermione and Salazar sat in Albus' office, "Albus, we think it would be a good idea for her to spend her weekends with her grandparents in Hogsmeade. We think it will help her get her mind off of things." Salazar looked at the old wizard.
"Wee cannot risk memory charms on her as they still need her and we need to know what they are planning on," Albus replied, "We can try it, but I want either You or Miss Granger to accompany them."
"Yes, Sir," Salazar and hermione both smiled, "I'm sure they will relish the time together, regardless of either of us."
"We should go tell Hagrid and Persephone first," Hermione said standing, "Thank you Albus,"
"You're welcome child," he smiled, a twinkle in his eyes, "I hope it helps her, I do not wish to use anything on her that would harm her psyche,"
*******
At dusk the Shadows began to arrive. The meeting place was the same as the manor that Cicely had been kept in.
"So what news of our child?" One masked figure asked.
"She is more than we could have ever hoped for." Draco replied.
"Where is she now?" Another asked.
"She has been returned to Hogwarts, at her own request."
There was a murmur of dissent, "How could you do something so stupid?!" Another shouted over the murmurs.
"Quiet!" Serrento stood next to Draco, "Let him speak. He took on this task when the rest of you were to frightened too."
"Thank you Serrento," Draco said quietly, "I for one do not want to be on her bad side. She has bested most of you in duels and you know how powerful she is. Do you want her to use that against us or for us? I think indulging her and allowing her room to grow is the best thing we can do for her. Besides we have Miss Nettleburn watching over her. And we may have another to welcome into the fold."
"Who?" Someone asked from the back, few knew about Severus' death. Only Serrento and Draco knew for sure that he was dead.
"Since Severus refuses to come back to the fold, we are currently trying to bring in an expendable." there was a gasp, that could only mean a mudblood. "The Imperious still has it's uses as well as the many memory erasing charms. Miss Granger now teaches Potions at hogwarts and the Girl cares for her a great deal. If she were here with her it will make our job a lot easier."
"But she's a Mudblood!" "This isn't right, Voldemort would have never stood for it!" Once again there was dissent from the crowd.
"Voldemort is no longer here. His granddaughter is. We have to make changes in order for us to use this powerful child to continue Lord Voldemort's legacy." Serrento tried to quiet the group.
Draco watched the crowd. "Now listen to me. We don't have any one with the capabilities of Severus. His little pet does however have the abilities we need. She will train the girl in potions as well."
TBC
A/N: Thanks for the reviews all I appreciate them greatly. I you haven't noticed already the are far fewer chapters now. I condensed the chapters into 8 extremely long chapters. the other three chapters are the regular length for my stories. I also changed the name. This will apply more in later chapters.
Thanks: Zoe, Maddie & Angelash :P
And for those who think I am not a twisted writer the fun has yet to come. mwuahahahaha