A/N: Really sorry if the editing in this chapter isn't that great. My computer was acting stupid soooo that's new -_- Anyway, this chapter gets pretty dark (I mean, it's bloody Half-Blood Prince, the movie and book got SUPER dark)...so enjoy reading

Harry had gotten into some dispute with Draco. Snape brought him to the infirmary saying Harry had attacked him and was in need of some checking up. Snape managed to heal the wounds, but wasn't sure if Draco should move around so soon after the attack.

"Will he be alright? Draco, I mean."

Snape looked at me. "Since when did you ever care about him?"

"I'd never wish anything bad on any student." I said, throwing him a look.

He chuckled. "Just a student?"

My lips formed into a thin line. "Enough, Severus. You know what I meant."

We entered the classroom, ready to begin grading homework. I was surprised that he offered to help me. Usually he left all the grading up to me.


A few days later, I woke up to a loud noise from the tower. Another sound followed. Then, another. I looked out my window and noticed it was still dark outside. I got dressed and exited my room. It was hard to follow the sounds since the castle didn't help and it echoed them in every hall.

I stepped outside the castle, trying my best to watch my best because it was still dark. Suddenly, Snape voice filled the air.

"Avada Kedavra!" he yelled.

My eyes widened. I heard a zap and a grunt. Did Snape just cast the-

I heard a sound in the wind and realized that something was falling. I turned and saw Dumbledore falling from the tower. Gasping, both my hands covered my mouth in shock. Dumbledore fell until his body made a loud and horrible thud as it fell against the ground.

Tears streamed down my cheeks as I rushed towards the body. He wasn't moving. My breathing increased and I let out a loud scream. I hurried inside, knowing there was nothing I could do for Dumbledore. He was gone.

I stopped when I saw Snape leading several Death Eaters and Draco. I made a sharp turn and hid behind a wall. Several students appeared in their pajamas, wondering what the commotion was. The Death Eater, Bellatrix, smirked and frightened a few First Years.

Snape paid no attention to the students staring at him in shock and confusion. They hurried off the grounds and towards the woods. I rushed back to my room and grabbed my wand.

As I rushed through the halls, I spotted Harry a few feet ahead of me, racing after Snape and the others.

Snape stopped and turned to look at Harry. Snape insisted the others go on, and he stayed behind to face Harry. Harry went after him with vengeance in his eyes. I changed my direction and decided to attack Snape from behind.

Harry thrusted his wand. "Cruciatus!"

Snape raised his own wand and parried the spell with ease. Harry kept trying, but Snape would always parry his spells.

"Fight! Fight back, you coward!" Harry yelled at Snape.

Bellatrix raised her wand and sent Harry flying backwards and onto his back.

"No!" Snape ordered. He belongs to the dark lord."

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I hid behind a boulder, trying to find the perfect moment to strike Snape without missing. Harry got up on his knee and raised his wand again. Snape sent a bright flash of red his way and caused him to fall back onto the grass.

Snape turned and started walking my direction. I crouched down, hoping he didn't see me.

"Sectumsempra!" Harry yelled.

I peaked from behind the boulder and saw Snape parry that spell too. It was a strange spell I had never heard of before. I saw Snape approach Harry, causing me to clutch my wand and take aim.

"You dare use my own spells against me, Potter?" Snape asked.

Harry looked up with a still face. I sneaked closer, trying to hear better. Snape kicked away Harry's wand and grabbed his shirt.

"You may have gotten your mother's eyes, but you're as dim as your father." Snape sneered.

Lily...James Potter…

My fists clenched and I rushed towards him. Harry noticed me and quickly looked back at Snape, but he had noticed. Snape threw Harry onto the ground and turned to face me. He aimed his wand at me, and I froze.

I panted. "You...you killed him. You killed him!"

Harry glanced at Snape, shaking his head with disbelief.

Harry panted. "You're…"

"Yes. It's me. I'm the Half-Blood Prince." Snape said, still facing me.

Half-Blood Prince...the book…

"Let Harry go." I glared.

"I shall. He belongs to the dark lord." Snape said, dully.

"You lying wretch!"

"You said you would trust me-"

"My first mistake!" I shouted.

Snape fell silent.

Then, he lunged at me. His hand snaked to the back of my head, and his other hand grabbed my chin.

His lips pushed themselves against mine, causing me to let out a muffled scream. I tried to push him away, but he held me tightly. Harry stared in horror and felt around the ground for his wand.

Snape let me go and stared into my eyes. Bellatrix's voice could be heard from afar.

"Snape! Let's go!" she yelled. "Kill them!"

Snape looked back at me and gave me an evil smirk. I braced myself, ready to die.

He leaned into my face and said, "I was the one you always dreamed of. I was the one you tried to draw. You're worth nothing to me."

"Bloody cowar-"

Smack!

I stumbled and landed on my back. Snape had struck me. Hard. He walked past me without another word. I heard Harry yell in frustration and pound his fist onto the ground.

"Hagrid...HAGRID!" he shouted.

He ran past me and I saw that Hagrid's home was on fire. Hagrid came out with a smoky beard, but no major injuries.

"Where's Dumbledore?" he kept asking.

Harry fell silent to that.

Dumbledore...is dead..


All the students were sent back home early. The castle was now filled with mourning and lamenting over Dumbledore's death. It all didn't feel real, but it was.

Professor McGonagall helped me pack my things. Everyone was going home. I only had a few trunks, but I appreciated the help. She looked me in the face and suddenly looked at me with concern.

Her wrinkled hand reached out and touched the cheek where Snape had struck me. I winced and she apologized.

"Was it a Death Eater?" she asked.

I shook my head and my eyes began to sting. "No, it was...Snape."

"Snape? You approached him?" she asked.

"He had attacked Harry, and I stupidly tried to stop him." I replied, lowering my eyes.

She shook her head. "No, no, it wasn't stupid. You probably saved Harry's life, you know."

I only nodded. "Well, he…"

I shut my eyes, remembering Snape's lips on mine. I had often wondered if we would ever share a kiss, but not like that. I shuddered and cleared my throat.

"He struck me as a Death Eater was calling him. He left without another word." I said.

Professor McGonagall wrapped her arms around me and shushed me. I cried like an idiot as she held me.

"I know this isn't the best moment to tell you," she said, "But, Snape truly treated you differently than anyone else."

She was right. I had seen it. Any fool could tell that he cared for me. But, she was also right that hearing such a thing at the time wasn't helpful. I wished she would've picked a different moment, but I never would've known I wouldn't see her for a long time.


I decided not to return to my home in London. I was afraid Death Eaters would find me and kill me. My home wasn't very glamorous so it wasn't a great loss. Hesitant, I sent an owl to Mrs. Weasley, asking if I could live with her and her family for a while.

I offered to pay them, knowing they didn't have the best home either. She welcomed me with open arms and offered that I stay with Ginny. Ginny was a very bright girl and very kind.

"My brother's going to marry soon, you know?" she asked, smiling.

"Ron?" I asked, with wide eyes.

She laughed. "No, my eldest brother, Bill! His fiancee is very sweet. I like her very much."

I smiled. "At least you like her."

She nodded and stared at her hands.

"So, I've heard you and Harry Potter have become good friends over the years." I said, with a playful smile.

She looked at me, knowing what I meant. "Well, we have grown on each other. He's unlike any boy I've ever met."

"Indeed. He's very determined and brave."

We talked throughout the night, quickly becoming friends. Ginny was very easy to talk with and she deserved someone like Harry, I thought.

Harry actually ended up arriving at the Weasley home, along with several members of the Order. Mad-Eye had been killed on the journey, causing everyone to grieve even more. He truly was a good man.

Ginny's brother, Bill, was to be married and the party was wonderful. The happily married couple danced the night away and everyone was happy. We all knew the happiness wouldn't last, but that was enough of a reason to enjoy it.

Suddenly, several Death Eaters flew in and people began screaming. Ginny's father ran inside with her and Mrs. Weasley. Harry tried to help, but Lupin stopped him and told him to run.

"Ginny!" Harry called out, wishing to be with her.

I hurried outside, hoping to fight off the Death Eaters with Lupin and the others. Suddenly, I heard a child screaming. A small boy was chased into the lake and crying for help. I hurried over but stopped when I saw a Death Eater appear.

Snape…

Snape had his wand aimed at the child causing me to boil with anger. I took out my wand and aimed it at him.

"One death isn't enough, is it?" I asked, approaching him.

"You never learned to mind your own business." he sneered.

The child climbed out of the water and hurried back to the house. Snape fired but I parried his blast.

"When will you get the message? You're no match for the dark lord. Just run and save yourself, while you still can." he hissed.

"I'm not coward, like you. I actually stand and fight."

He gritted his teeth and fired again. I parried again. He fired at me again, but I wasn't quick enough to parry it. I felt my whole body fail to support me and I fell to the ground.

A/N: So, we're pretty much in Deathly Hallows now! This story is nearing its end...*sobs*