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The dog that Severus managed to saved fitted seamlessly within his life. The dog knew to stay out of sight of his parents, and she even managed to take care of herself amazingly well. At times she disappeared, but Severus suspected she was hunting seeing as she sometimes brought home strange trophies. He hid them throughout the house in places his mother never looked, not really knowing what to do with them.

When the mutt had first disappeared, he had been relieved seeing as he knew he was unable to take care of her, but she eventually popped right back up. He quickly realized that she would never leave, and she seemed rather smug about the whole thing to Severus' annoyance. He promptly named her Mutt in response, which she more or less listened to. Severus personally thought she was just humoring him but he kept that tidbit to himself.

"Mutt we're heading to the cemetery. There are some things I want to do from the prying eyes of others. Do you want to come?"

Severus took the Mutt's yips as yes, and he took her with him, once he grabbed a bag of food and stuff.

The cemetery was the same as always, except it seemed less dark with Asellus' presence currently gone. Mutt seemed to take just as much enjoyment with the cemetery as he himself did, as she quickly took off running as soon as her paws touched the ground. She ran between the tombstones with happy yips. Though what she thought was so fun was a mystery to Severus, and probably always will be.

He moved towards Asellus' gravesite, as for some odd reason his grave was further apart from the others, leaving quite an empty space for Severus to do as he wished. Once there he pulled the items out of the bag, most of it nothing more than food that he had managed to keep from his mothers eyes. The other half was a bunch of twigs that he could have probably collected from the surrounding trees, and a notebook with a pen for any ideas or questions that he might come up with while there.

With the twigs gathered together, Severus created a small fire with his magic. The flames were different from any ordinary flame. They had flecks of black that flickered in and out of existence, which he guessed came from this magic.

Following the directions from the books he had read, he got on his knees and he pounded on the ground in a steady beat. Words of worship to Hades on his lips. Hopping to be heard of by the god of his bloodline.

"What are-Is that a hellhound?" Asked Asellus appearing from nowhere, staring at the hellhound who had moved closer to Severus. Her red eyes watching him wearily, a growl in her chest appearing with Asellus' sudden appearance.

Severus ignored both Asellus and Mutt as he continued in his prayers, throwing the food into the fire. The wisps of smoke were surprising intoxicating to Severus. He could almost taste the food on his tongue, and he couldn't help but wondered why that was so. He hoped that it had managed to find its way to Hades.

Though he didn't have much time to enjoy the smells or wonder for that matter, as Mutt's growling seemed to have increased in volume while he wasn't looking.

"Mutt its fine, he's a friend and not to mention a ghost. I don't think you can do anything to him, but if you want to try go for it. Just wait until I'm not around to do so, as I don't want my conscience to interfere. Though if it does work, don't end his existence as I need him to continue teaching me." Severus said which calmed Mutt down, though he wouldn't be surprise if she was already planning an attack when he wasn't looking.

"Hey you can't tell her that!"

"Are you saying that it would actually work?"

"That's not the point!"

"It is to me."

Asellus huffed in annoyance, knowing that he best change the subject before Severus decides to have his hellhound follow him around. It would probably chase away the ladies before he even had a chance, and he already had trouble being dead and all. "So what were you doing before I showed up?"

"Wasn't it obvious? You were the one who told me to pray to Hades and Hecate. Though seeing it isn't close to the end of the month, I decided to merely pray to Hades at this time."

"Where did you get the idea to pound the ground of all things? You merely have to sacrifice some of your food like you did at the end there."

"I see, I don't know why you didn't tell me before, though I'm glad I won't have to sacrifice a human being. I don't think I would be able to hide the body from the authorities."

"What to you mean human sacrifice?" asked Asellus in curiosity, never having heard of such a thing.

Severus shrugged. "I don't know if it true seeing as I read it in a book, but I read that both Artemis and Hades were given human sacrifices at one point. Well it was those who didn't show them enough respect anyways, but seeing as the world think of them as myths, that could be just about anyone in the world today. I also didn't think Hades would want me adding to his work load, as I know I wouldn't want to deal with more work than I already had."

"I'm glad it fell out of favor, as I can see your point." and he could. He could just imagine the bodies which would have piled up one after another if some of the more blood thirsty demigods found out such a thing. He wondered if some of them did, and went on a killing spree in the name of their parents. "And the hellhound?"

"Hellhound?" Severus followed Asellus' eyes to Mutt. "Oh you mean Mutt. I gave her a hand and she stuck around, and seeing as she can take care of herself, I really don't care what she does."

"You can't name a hellhound Mutt. That's just wrong."

"I don't see a problem. She listens to it."

"You do realize she going to grow bigger right? What if she decides to take offense to her name, and decides that you will make a great meal."

Severus merely raised an eyebrow. "She wouldn't do that. Mutt and I have an agreement and she's free to leave whenever."

"You're just going to let her run about without any restrictions? Don't you think she will eventually run into trouble?" Like demigods added Asellus silently.

Almost hearing the silent add on, Severus eyes narrowed. "If she runs into trouble, I'll take care of it."

Asellus wasn't sure how to feel about that, he kinda felt sorry for future demigods. "So I'm sure you've been practicing since I've been gone."

"No I've been busy."

"Doing what? I thought I you would have popped up despite my suggestions."

"As if you could actually call it a suggestion. I'm sure you would have reinforced your suggestion one way or another. I merely decided to take your enjoyment out of whatever you planned."

Asellus pouted. "I didn't have anything planned."

"Right…I totally believe you leaving out the fact that you have your fingers crossed behind your back."

"So what did you do the whole time, seeing as you obvious didn't practice your bone manipulation. Which I am almost certain was your homework."

"I met a friend."

"A friend? I hope that they are actually alive..and human." Asellus said eyeing Mutt in obvious dislike.

"She's human and alive."

There were tears in Asellus' eyes to Severus' horror. "Your growing up so fast and you didn't even need my help to get your first girl! I'm so proud of you!"

Asellus moved in close, and in a loud whisper asked, "Have you kissed yet?"

Severus turned bright red, jumping away from Asellus as he did so. "What is wrong with you?! We're eleven, e-le-ven."

"Oh how disappointing, and here I thought you would beat my record."

"Mutt your ban is currently lifted. Go for it." said Severus as he pointed to the frozen Asellus.

With permission granted, Mutt wasted no time. She went straight for Asellus, her teeth bared in a parody of a smile. Asellus with the instincts of a demigod, did what any sane demigod would do when faced with any monster, he ran. The small hellhound using the shadows to keep up with the floating ghost, whose common sense seemed to have flown out the window.

Severus watched the proceedings with a small smile, which disappeared as a simple barn owl landed nearby. Already knowing what it would probably be, Severus took the letter from the disgruntled owl, who for some reason had already decided to dislike him.

Right in front of him was the letter he had been waiting for. The letter that would allow him to leave his home behind, to finally be around those like him, and to allow him to follow his dreams.

He opened the letter quickly, his excitement nearly bursting. The letter read:

Hogwarts School of Witch Craft and Wizardry

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore (Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards)

Dear Severus Snape,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on the fist of September. We await your owl by no later that the thirty-first of July.

Yours Sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall,

Deputy Headmistress

He read those simple words which he had been waiting for since his magic had first appeared.

Already knowing that his mother would accept, as she had been waiting for the letter as long as he. Though her reasons were more than likely different from his own.

He gave his acceptance letter to the owl, who took it with reluctance, before it took off into the sky. It quickly becoming a small dot on the horizon.

"Was that what I think it was?" Asked Asellus, followed by a rather annoyed hellhound.

"It is."

"I hope I don't need to remind you to keep your abilities under wrap."

"I know, but its been awhile. Perhaps things have changed?"

"I can't say it has, but I hope so too kid. I hope so." replied Asellus without much hope.

"You don't believe the wizarding world has changed?" asked Severus not having missed Asellus tone.

"I don't, wizards have long life spans and they are slow to change. Much like the gods we follow."

Severus nodded easily seeing Asellus' point, though he wished he could be wrong, but he wasn't one for wishes. Wishes rarely came true and if they did, it was the work of an individual that made it true. "My mother's reaction to my shadows are probably more telling than any information we have currently have."

Asellus grimaced. "I wish that we wouldn't be having this conversation, and that you could look upon the wizarding world with joy. Not planning how things might go when you actually enter."

"Would you have me enter without knowing anything? I would probably end up in more trouble than I could have probably dealt with."

"You're probably right. Our bloodline does end up causing us more trouble than not."

"Yes but it's also an amazing blessing." said Severus looking down at Mutt who spread out among the grass. He petted her soft fur, the conversation bringing forward a memory of a girl with red hair and green eyes. "Do you think I should warn Lily before she goes to Hogwarts?"

"Lily?"

"The girl I mentioned earlier, before you started your game of tag with Mutt."

Asellus frowned. "You didn't mention she was a witch. I'm guessing she's muggleborn?"

"Yeah, I met her at the park while you were gone."

"You should be wary of your friendship with her. It may be okay now, but when she gets to Hogwarts things will change. Dark wizards won't accept her within their circles, and light wizards probably won't accept you. Darkness runs in our bloodline after all."

Severus' eyes narrowed. "You told me to not join either side."

"I know but things aren't as easy as your thinking. The house you are sorted in will have a huge impact on your future, and probably what circles you will run in. A muggleborn will naturally lean towards the light side as they are more welcoming. Plus the light wizards have adopted the muggle customs, while wizard traditions are held tightly by the dark wizards."

"So?"

"Our magic practices are outlawed, and muggleborn are the cause! They do not understand our ways! Because of them, you could be thrown in Azkaban for merely processing our abilities!"

"Like the dark wizards are any better! They're the reason why you are trapped here!"

Asellus took a deep breath. "I know, I do believe you're screwed either way."

"I agree, but I think your hatred of muggleborns are showing."

"Perhaps so, but I have it for a good reason. Having a friendship with a muggleborn is doomed for failure, it will burn you in the end." He warned.

"She is my friend." was Severus' simple reply, and to him, it was more than enough reason.

"Very well, I will say no more on this subject."

"Thank you." said Severus, the tense atmosphere from the conversation having dispersed with those closing words.

"So what did you do when you left the graveyard? I don't think you have much to do, seeing as your dead and all." Asked Severus.

"How cruel reminding me of my poor fate! But if you must know, I met a lovely ghostly lady that had just passed. A mugging gone wrong if I believe, and she was more than happy with me showing her the ropes of her new ghostly existence."

"I don't want to hear it."

"But you asked! You can hardly back out now!"

"Forget I asked. Besides I need to get going, my mother for some odd reason is wanting me to keep her in the loop, so I better tell her about my acceptance letter and my reply."

"She's a mother."

Severus snorted. "I believe she wants to make sure I stay out of trouble, at least until she no longer have to deal with me."

"Cold."

"It's the truth. Besides I merely came over to see if you had come back."

"Oh, did you miss me?"

"It had nothing to do with missing you, I merely wanted to introduce you to Mutt seeing as you may have to take care of her in my place. My family wouldn't exactly allow me to keep her after all. I do hope you two will continue to get along with one another."

Asellus and Mutt shared a look together, and together came a series of complaints which Severus politely ignored.

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And way to go Suzululu4moe for guessing that the pup was a hellhound. Also the acceptance letter was from one of those Harry Potter wikis that are floating around on the internet. I'm not too sure of which one.