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Padfoot, A.K.A Sirius in animagus form was completely and utterly shocked. When he had seen how the boy had reacted when he had grabbed him sirius couldn't help but wonder what was going on. that wince with the new professors riddle like prediction had spiked his curiosity. He had tried to interrogate Snape but he had to admit that interrogation through notes wasn't the brightest idea. His curiosity had once again surfaced when he saw Snape rush from the transfiguration classroom. He had dumped his books on Peter with orders to take them to his dorm, and had gone to follow Snape .

When they had reached the edge of the forbidden forest he had decided that it would be safer to go in animagus form and had shifted into a big black dog that James often said resembled a grim. Once he had shifted it was easier to follow snape Snape. The boy was obviously wary of his surrounding as he kept glancing around. After about 10 minutes Snape finally stopped and had pushed his way through a cluster of trees. Padfoot had approached the trees and had stuck his head through. He was utterly amazed at the sight. The ground was completely covered in reddish-orange lilies. There were butterflies with white wings that flew from flower to flower, there were a few bunnies scampering through and padfoot could make out the chirp of blue birds. He shifted his gaze to Snape. The boy had sat down in the center of the meadow and had placed his battered old satchel next to him. He watched as Snape reached out and gently plucked 3 lilies and , to Padfoots surprise, started to braid them. He watched as Snape picked lily after lily. Padfoot could see the beginnings of a crown. Padfoot had been so concentrated watching the small, thin ~too thin~ hands weave and braid the delicate flowers that he was startled when a soft beautiful voice reached his sensitive dog ears singing what apeared to be an old lullaby. Padfoot looked around wondering who else could possibly be there. His eyes roamed the meadow until his eyes landed once more on Snape. Hewas shocked that such a lovely sound could possibly come from the slytherin. If Padfoot hadn't been so concentrated on Snape he would have noticed how his heart skepped a beat when he saw Snape give a small shy smile. Padfoot wondered why why the boy wasn't like this in public. It was almost as if within the confines of the meadow an entirly different personality possesed the slytherin. Padfoot realized that he had never seen the slytherin smile. Smirk? Yes. Smile? never. Padfoot grew even more curious as he saw how a bit of magic seemed to flicker around Snape. His curiosity turned to shock as, right before his eyes, The magic flickered once more before what Padfoot realized was a glamour fell. His eyes grew wide at the state of the slytherins face. There was a large, angry purple bruise on the boys right cheekbone; he had a split lip and what shocked the gryffindor the most were the large handshaped bruise on the slytherins pale neck. They were dark brown with yellowing edges that indicated that it wasn't recent. Which also meant that Snape hadn't recieved them at hogwarts. As Padfoot turned around and slowly made his way back to the castle his mind slowly registered the fact that he had found out what Snape was hiding. The probability that the slytherin was being abused were high, very high.

When Severus had finished the crown he decided to check the time. Instead of usijng a tempus he took out one of the only Prince family heirlooms he had managed to salvage from his father, the others being his mothers pearls, his mothers locket, and the prince signet. The heirloom he took out from his inner cloak pocket was his great-great grandfather's pocket watch. It was made of pure silver and had a beautifully carved 'P' on it. on the inside the minute and hour hands were purre black ebony along with the numbers. There were still 45 minutes until lunch. He got up and decided to the kitchens and see if they had any food to spare. You see, the house elves weren't obligated to give the students food whenever they asked. Students often thought this because they thought the elves were bound to the castle and therefore those who lived there, but contrary to popular belief, the house elves weren't bound to the castle. They were mostly bound to the headmaster and a handfull of eleves were bound to the staff. He put a notice me not spell on the crown and headed off to the castle. When he reached the kitchens he was met with the head house elf Minnie. Minnie was not like other house elves. She reached Severus' shoulders. She had pale smooth skin and and long pointed elf ears on each side of her head. She had fluffy shoulder legnth blonde hair and big blue eyes. She stood tall and proud. She wore a black dress that reached above her knees and had puffed sleaves. On the upper righ corner of the apron was the hogwarst emblem and at the lower left corner, lined up, where the four house emblems: Slythern, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. White lace decorated the hems and sleaves. She wore a while apron that was tied at the back witha big while bow. She wore white stockings and shiny black mary janes. In her hair she wore a big red bow. Minnie had explained to him that she had never been bound and therefore her magic had never been drained from her body. She had decided to serve Hogwarts willingly and the founders themselves had employed her. She got paid and got days off. She had her own little elf sized rooms and her own wardrobe. She wore shoes and wasn't afraid of clothes. She was a true elf. One of the last of her kind.

"what is the young master in need of?" Asked Minnie

"Hello Minnie, I was wondering if you had any food to spare?" he asked

"I will check young master." Minnie aparated away and after a few sminutes aparated back.

"this is all I can spare." she said handing Severus a white clothed bundle. Severus was delighted to see that it seemed to be more than usual.

"thank you minnie" Minnie looked at Severus

"Minnie knew that the young master would come so she made sure to have a bit to give." Minnie poked Severus in the ribs "I hope that the young master will have lunch today. Your too thin young master."

Severus smiled at the small elfen girl. She looked so innocent yet he knew that the delicate looking creature had lived during many centurys. He also knew that she knew more than she led on. He eyes showed a wisdom that could only we aquired after having lived so long. "I'll try" He turned and left the kitchens heading to his dorm with the disilusioned crown and the bundle. Since the kitchens were located in the dungons it didn't take more than a few minutes. He entered his dorm room and headed to his bead that happened to be the farthest from the door. He closed his curtains and put up a privacy charm. He undid the bundle and saw that it contained a small loaf of bread, a small block of cheese, a small block of ham, a packet of crackers, two apples, a small bundle of grapes, a peach, a bar and a half of chocolate, a jar of hunny, a box of raisins, a bottle of milk and another of pumpkin juice. Severus smiled. This would be able to tie down sarah for a few days. He reached under his bed and pulled out a box. He rewrapped the food and placed a stay fresh charm on it before placing it in the box. He put the crown in the box as well and took out a piece of parchment.

Sarah

Heres what I managed to get. Hope your ok. Try to keep to the cabin and try to to cross fathers path

Love Sev.

Severus rolled up the parchment and put it in as well. He wrapped some string around the box. Making sure the coast was clear he disalusioned the box and started to make his way up to the owlry. As he made to turn a corner he heard the hushed voices of Regulus and Lupin. He raised a brow at this. Since when were those two on friendly terms. He peeked around the corner in time to see how Regulus planted a quick kiss on the older boys smiling lips. His eyes went wide. Well that explained where Regulus had always been disapearing to last year. He shook his head. Along with Lucius and Narcissa, Regulus was one of the only three friends he had at hogwarts. They often worried about him but they didn't know anything about his home life. He would talk with Regulus about Lupin some other time. All he knew was that if Lupin was the reason that Regulus had become increasingly happier then he would suport their relationship. He smirked. Might as well let them know know they've been caught. He took a silent step forward and before you could blink he was infront of them just as Lupin was bending down to deepen the kiss that Regulus had started. Regulus had his arms around Lupin's neck and Lupin had his arms around Regulus' waist.

" Well isn't this just lovely" he drawled. He smirked as the two broke apart. They turned to him wide eyed.

"S-Sev, I-I can explain" Regulus stammered

"yes yes I'm sure you can, But I'd rather speak with Lupin" he turned to Lupin "Let me just say one thing" he took a step forward "you break his heart and I'l remove you ability to reproduce"

"SEV!" exlaimed Regulus

"I do believe you were ocupied" said Severus. He turned back to Regulus "wouldn't want to keep him waiting" Regulus' face broke out into a huge smile

"Thanks Sev" Regulus' grabbed Lupin's wrist and started to pull the confused boy away.

"i expect an explination later" he yelled after them. Severus sighed and head to the owlry. When he arrived the old barn owl he had affectionally named Gramps was there. He aproached The bird and stroked its feathers. He smiled softly as Gramps gently nipped at his fingers.

"Hey Gramps, could you take this to sarah for me?" he asked holding out the box. The owl hooted and nipped once more at his finger before grabbing the box and flying out the finger. Severus watched the old owl fly away leaving a small trail of feathers.

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