I spent many days alone in my room. One night, I was feeding Johannes. Then, to my surprise, he started shedding tears.

"Oh, Johannes, are you alright? Don't cry." I said, scratching his head.

I saw a flask and used it to gather his tears.

"Never know when I might need this. Thank you, Johannes."

I placed the flask inside a small pocket on my dress. Suddenly, I heard a crash from downstairs. Then, a Death Eater burst through my window. It was Lucius Malfoy.

"You?" he growled.

"Profess-Headmaster brought me here." I replied, trying not to show how scared I was.

"The headmaster? Why would he bring you here?" he demanded, stepping closer to me.

"I don't know."

Lucius scanned me with his eyes. No doubt, he didn't believe me.

"Just stay away from me. If you want to see the headmaster, he should be back soon."

He chuckled. "Do I frighten you?"

"Just leave me alone."

"I wonder how the dark lord would feel if he knew you were in here."

"Why don't you ask him? Oh, that's right. Because he frightens you, the great Lucius Malfoy."

He gritted his teeth. "Why, you insolent, little-"

"Malfoy."

Snape stood in front of me and glared at Malfoy.

"The dark lord wishes to see you, Snape. Don't keep him waiting. It's urgent." Malfoy sneered.

"Very well."

"Who's the girl? Friend of yours?"

"Will that be all, Lucius?" Snape asked.

"That will be all, headmaster." Lucius said, staring at me.

We apparated out of the room and arrived in a small building I recognized.

"We're still at Hogwarts." I mumbled.

"Get in that lower cupboard and don't come out. Do you understand?" Snape asked.

"Why does the dark lord want you?" I asked.

"I don't know, but you can't be here when he comes. Now, get in." he said, shoving me inside.

He shut the door and casted another protective enchantment. The dark lord appeared and I heard his snake hissing.

"You have performed extraordinary magic with this wand, my Lord. In the last few hours alone."

I had to admire how easily Snape spoke to the dark lord. Not a smidge of fear.

"No. I am extraordinary. But, the wand resists me!" the dark lord whined.

"The wand answers to you alone." Snape assured him.

The dark lord paused. "Does it truly answer to me?"

"My lord?"

I felt my heart beating faster. Voldemort's snake slithered past the cupboard where I hid. I could smell its foul breath.

"The wand answers to the wizard who killed Dumbledore. It's last owner." Voldemort said.

No…

"You have been a good and faithful servant, Severus. But only I can live forever." he continued.

Severus!

"My Lord-"

I heard a small slash and a body fall to the floor. The snake hissed loudly. I covered my mouth with my hand, holding back a scream.

"Nagini...kill." the dark lord commanded.

The snake hissed and I shut my eyes. I heard several grunts and hisses. I heard Snape groan. There was a small crack in the cupboard, but I didn't dare watch the horror going on.

Whoosh!

The building was silent. Slowly, I opened the cupboard. Stepping out, I saw Snape with his back against the wall, bleeding from several places.

I rushed to his side and tried to stop the bleeding by pressing my hands against some of his wounds. The door opened and my heart skipped a beat. It was Harry and his friends.

Harry got to his knees and tried to cease the bleeding. He and his friends had several scars and bruises on their faces. Tears fell from Snape's eyes.

"Take them." he said, weakly.

Harry turned to Hermione. "Give me something. A flask. Anything!"

She reached into her bag and gave him a thin flask. He placed the flask under his eye and collected his tears.

"Take them to the Pensieve." Snape croaked.

Harry's mind filled with questions. I could see it in his eyes. Tears fell from my own eyes.

"Look at me." he said to Harry.

Harry obeyed.

"You have your mother's eyes."

Harry stared into Snape's eyes. Hermione was crying too. Ron held her close, until Harry said they should keep moving.

"I'll stay here." I mumbled. "It's alright. Just go."

Harry and his friends left the building. Snape didn't have much time left. More tears fell from my eyes. I placed my hand on his neck to slow the bleeding down. My breathing began to increase in speed. I shut my eyes as tears began to build up.

"Severus..." I breathed, not sure what to say.

Suddenly, I remembered the bottle in my pocket. I reached inside and took out the bottle with Johannes' tears. Quickly, I opened it and poured as much as I had over his wounds. The wounds sealed and his breathing took its normal speed.

Then, all of a sudden, my head began to ache. I cringed and a voice filled my head.

You all have fought valiantly, but in vain. I do not wish this...every drop of magical blood spilled is a terrible waste.therefore command my forces to retreat. In their absence,dispose of your dead with dignity…

Harry Potter, I speak now directly to you. On this night you have allowed your friends to die for you rather than face me is no greater me in the Forbidden Forest and confront your fate. Should you do so I give my word that no other life will be lost on this night. You have one hour. If, at the end of that time, you have not given yourself up, then I shall punish every last man, woman and child who tries to conceal you from me…

I shuddered. "Harry…"

I looked back at Snape. His wounds had all closed up. I rested my head on his chest and closed my eyes. Tears streamed down my cheeks. His hand moved onto my back and it remained there as he pulled me closer to him. We remained that way for a long time; I didn't want it to end. His body needed some time to recover, so he needed to relax.

"Are you alright?" he asked, softly.

I nodded. "You?"

"Fine. You saved me."

I shrugged. "I couldn't let you die."

He started to move and tried to stand up. I grabbed his arm, helping him regain his balance. We looked towards the castle and saw smoke and heard cheering arise.

"What's happening?" I asked.

"Come. We must go." he said.

"Go where? We have to help."

He shook his head. "No, I cannot. And neither should you.

"Why?" I demanded.

"It's best if you just-"

"I won't cower away, Severus!" I scolded. "We have to help."

He grabbed my arm harshly and said, "Do you think I want to lose you now that I nearly did?"

His eyes lowered and he sighed. Then, his face creased with pain and grief.

"Severus," I said, gently, "I'll never forgive myself for walking away from this."

He didn't look at me. He released my arm and took out his wand.

"Expecto Patronum."

A doe appeared and it pranced around us. He looked at me, as if he was running out of time.

"It will guide you. If you really want to do this, I won't stop you." he said, gently.

"Why won't you come?" I asked.

"I'm still guilty in the eyes of all the staff and students. We don't have time to explain my story to them. It's best if I stay away for the time being." he explained, lowering his eyes.

"Right. They might try to hurt you. They still think you're in Voldemort's side." I realized.

"Go." he said, stroking my cheek. "Be safe."

With that, he apparated. I rushed to my room with his patronus charm following behind me. Johannes looked up at me when I rushed into the room. He had several tears running down his face.

I grabbed several flasks and used them to collect his tears. Then, the doe led me to several students who had been injured. My heart broke for every student that had passed away. I recognized a few that had been in our potions class.

Such dear children…

The doe led me towards several flights of stairs where I ran into Neville. He was holding the sword of Gryffindor and had a large cut on his head.

"Neville, let me put this on your scar. It'll heal it." I said, showing him the bottle.

"Thanks, professor." he nodded.

I poured the tears and the cut was healed.

"Thank you very much. You haven't happened to see a snake around here, have you?" he asked.

I shook my head. "No, I'm sorry. Why?"

"Harry said it was crucial that we kill it."

"I'll keep that in mind. Be careful, Neville!"

I hurried away to find more people to help. The doe stopped and turned its head. I looked behind me and saw Voldemort roaming the hall.

He's looking for Harry.

He spotted me and paused. His snake followed behind and it hissed loudly. Then, Voldemort pointed his pale finger at me.

"You. You're the girl Crouch told me of." he grinned. "He told me Snape was rather concerned about your safety when Barty was caught impersonating Moody. Still having bad dreams?"

I was struck with fear, but I tried to ignore it. "You killed him."

I was buying time to get some sort of aim on the snake.

He put on a mocking face of regret. "He meant that much to you, did he? But, patience is a virtue, my dear. You'll see him again quicker than you realize."

Oh, bloody he-!

"Avada Kedavra!" he yelled.

I dodged the spell and landed hard on my left wrist. Hissing from the pain, I got up and noticed Hermione get the snake's attention. Voldemort approached me and grabbed my neck. He lifted me off the ground and aimed his wand at my cheek.

Then, he paused. "Elizabeth Strauss."

"You killed her." I said, as tears formed. "She was my mother! A harmless muggle-"

He squeezed my throat. "Never throw out accusations unless you know the whole story, my dear."

"Stupify!"

My wand zapped at his face and he let me go. I hurried away and caught my breath. Harry ran past me and in the direction of Voldemort. The doe reappeared and led me to George Weasley. He had a cut on his arm.

"Have you seen Neville? He has the sword and I just saw the-"

I heard Neville scream.

"Found him." George said, pointing outside the castle.

Neville had just killed the snake.

I hurried to follow the doe and it led me to a young girl, bleeding from her eye. I poured the last few drops and her eye was healed.

"Look out!" she cried, pointing behind me.

"Crucio!"

I turned and saw a Death Eater fire at us. I stood in front of the girl and took the spell upon myself. The unbearable pain stabbed at my skin.

Taking out my own wand, I yelled, "Avada Kedavra!"

The Death Eater fell dead and the girl hurried away. I rushed to the great hall and felt relieved when I saw everyone smiling. It was all over. A few were still mourning over the dead and I joined them. I stood beside Molly Weasley as she sobbed for George.

"My boy..." she sobbed.

Arthur Weasley placed a hand on my shoulder as I cried. He had been a fatherly figure for me after they had taken me in. He embraced me in a hug as we all cried for those who had passed.

Neville spotted me and he walked over, holding Luna's hand.

"Professor, it's over." he said, with relief.

I nodded, wiping my eyes. "Thanks to you and everyone that helped bring this war to an end."

"Really wish my parents could've been here." he sighed.

I placed a hand on his shoulder and smiled. "All I can say is that I'm sure they would be as proud of you as I am."

"Thank you."

"Come on, Neville. It's a beautiful day out. Especially now that all the nargles are out of the castle." Luna smiled, leading him outside.

A/N: The story is NOT over yet! So, the war has ended! I know it might've seen short, but like I said, the story was only going to revolve around Snape and my OC and not the ENTIRE story. Anyways, hope to update soon! R&R, por favor!