Heading back down to the dungeons, Severus asked "Are you sure you are okay to join the meeting?" Seraphina merely nodded. They reached their quarters in silence. Upon entering, Seraphina turned to Severus, a small frown on her face. "I'd like to work on some research." she said softly. Going into his office, he came back with quills, ink, and parchment. "Feel free to use the books here. If you do not find what you need, call for a house elf, they can get you materials from the library." Seraphina took the offered supplies, and made her way to the bookcases against the wall. Looking for only a moment, she selected 2 books and dropped into a large armchair, tucking her legs beneath her. Severus handed her a throw blanket before heading into the small kitchen. He came back with tea and biscuits on a tray. He handed a cup to Seraphina, before settling into a chair with his own.

Seraphina took a sip, and opened the first book, a comprehensive text of Arithmancy. She read through it quietly, taking notes every so often. A couple of hours passed in this fashion, with Seraphina taking notes and Severus reading over some essays, when a knock came at the door. Severus banished the essays back to his desk and set the tea cup on the coffee table. He crossed the room quickly, opening the door. Albus Dumbledore and Remus Lupin stood outside. He stepped aside to let them in. Seraphina didn't look up. When Remus stepped into the room, his eyes instantly hooked onto her. She now had both books open on her lap, and she was scribbling on different pieces of parchment, muttering to herself. Her hair was on top of her head, held there by her wand, and her cup sat forgotten on the table beside her. When Severus spoke, she finally looked up. Remus was amused to see ink splatters on her cheeks.

Noticing their guests, Seraphina's cheeks reddened. She closed the books, and piled them and the parchments on the coffee table. She stood, and stepped forward. Greeting the headmaster, she waited for someone to introduce their other guest. "Seraphina, this is Remus Lupin. Lupin, this is my sister, Seraphina." Severus introduced quickly. Seraphina smiled, and said, "Hello." The man who stood before her had sandy brown hair, and was wearing a rather tattered robe. His face was scarred, but his eyes were kind. Remus stepped forward, offering his hand. Seraphina took it shyly, raising her dark eyes to his blue ones. Remus spoke softly, as he extended his happiness in meeting her. When Severus cleared his throat, Seraphina tore her eyes away from him. "What can we do for you, Albus?" he asked. "Remus and I came to escort you two to the meeting." Albus answered, his twinkling eyes glued to the couple in front of him. At Severus' pointed look, Seraphina realized that her hand was still firmly encased in Remus'. Seraphina quickly let go, and stepped toward Severus. "A jacket, perhaps." she muttered to his sister. Nodding, she hurried down the hall. As soon as she was out of sight, Severus turned his glare on Remus. "What's your problem, Wolf?" he snarled. Remus looked confused and shook his head, as if to clear it. He spoke slowly, seeming to be listening to something. "I think she might be my mate..." he looked at Severus, who seemed shocked. Opening his mouth to speak, Remus cut him off. "I am correct in assuming she knows nothing of me? Let's keep this quiet, shall we?"

Before Severus or Albus could answer, Seraphina had entered the room again. She had washed the ink off her face, and put down her hair. She was wearing a green oversized sweater with black pants. Her face were stuffed into black boots. Remus could just see the tip of her wand, poking out of her left boot. She stopped at the edge of the hall, obviously feeling the tension in the room. After a second, she squared her shoulders and walked to the door. "Are we going or not? I'm sure Albus doesn't want to be late to his own meeting." After the men exited, Seraphina closed the door, and felt the wards activate, locking the room behind them. Albus and Remus led them down to the Great Hall. Seraphina and Severus trailed behind, their arms linked. Just before entering, Seraphina stopped. Albus swept into the room, but Remus stopped as well. "Severus, I can't go in there. I'm afraid." she whispered, nearly trembling against him. "Would it help if Lupin stood at the other side? Seraphina, you are safe here." Severus whispered. At her nod, Severus sighed. "Remus." is all he said. Remus came back to where they were standing. "Will you walk in with us?" Seraphina asked softly. Remus nodded, stepping to her side. She wrapped her arm around his as well. Taking a deep breath, she nodded. "Okay." Remus glanced over at Severus. "Later." he mouthed.

As they approached the doors, they opened. Stepping into the room, Severus swept his eyes around the room. They were the last to arrive. Seraphina ignored the whispers coming from the gathered people. Remus pulled a chair out for her, and she settled into it. Shortly after, Albus stood. "It seems introductions are in order. Everyone, this is Severus' sister, Seraphina. Seraphina, welcome to the Order." Seraphina nodded and smiled at the others as they introduced themselves. To her right, sat Severus. Beside him, there was one of several redheads in the room. He introduced himself as Bill and the blonde woman beside him as his wife Fleur. Beside Fleur, there were a pair of twins, Fred and George. "Well. I never knew that the." "Bat of the dungeons" "could have such a beautiful sister." they finished together. Seraphina smiled when the older woman next to them scolded the one closest to her. "Hello, dear. I am Molly and this is my husband, Arthur." Seraphina felt a sense of comfort when the older man smiled at her. Beside him, was a girl, named Ginny.

Before the next three could introduce themselves, Seraphina realized who they were. The Golden trio, Harry sat beside Ginny, and Hermione sat between him and Ronald. Beside Ronald sat a scruffy man, who introduced himself as Sirius Black. Seraphina could see why Severus didn't want her to marry him. Finally, Minerva and Albus sat at the end of the table. "Obviously, this isn't the whole Order. These are just the people directly affected by the law." Albus spoke, smiling. When nobody said anything, Albus spoke again. "Now as you all know." Sirius Black interrupted him, "What are you going to do about this?" he asked rudely.

Seraphina saw Severus sneer at him, but refrained from replying. Seraphina, however, did not. "You know, instead of yelling at the person trying to help us, you could maybe use your own brain to think of something. You do have one, don't you?" she snapped, without looking up at him. She saw Mrs. Weasley look her way and sighed. "I'm sorry. That was rude of me. I'm just rather frustrated." she apologized, looking over at Sirius. The shaggy haired man didn't reply, he just frowned and looked away. One of the twins, Fred she thought, winked at her.

Albus spoke again, informing the other Order members what he had decided the day before. Hermione and Ginny looked sick as they contemplated what would have to happen next. Ginny still had a year before she was of age but her heart ached for Hermione. It didn't look like Ron and Harry understood what this meant for the witch in their trio. Seraphina caught Hermione's eye and smiled sympathetically . Severus knew that the next thing Albus would say would start a riot. "Miss Granger, Miss Snape, you must pick an Order member to marry. And the bindings must happen quickly to protect you from Lord Voldemort." Albus said softly.

Hermione looked at Seraphina again, who inclined her head, looking a lot like Professor Snape in that moment. When she spoke, her voice was soft. "Headmaster, might I speak to my magical guardian privately?" she asked politely. "Of course. Let's take a short break and we will proceed in fifteen minutes." Albus answered. Remus immediately stood, and beckoned Hermione to a corner of the room.