When we finally made it through the school's gate we used a back door to get to the dungeons of this huge castle.

"My quarters are down here."

Severus led me into his quarters.

"We will use the floo."

I raised an eyebrow.

"The floo?"

Severus handed me a handful of grey dust.

"Stand in the fireplace and when you throw dust on the floor you need to clearly say 'Headmaster's office'. I will go right after you."

"...Alright...this is new."

I followed his instructions. All I remembered seeing was a green flame and then before I knew it, I was stumbling into a highly oriented office. A just as highly oriented dressed man stood up at my entry.

"Who are you?"

"Ah...hello Sir..."

I bowed quickly to the ancient looking man. Suddenly, the green flame reappeared and Severus came through.

"Severus. Where have you been? I was worried.'

"I'm sorry Headmaster. I was held up by the rain."

"Ah, Sir. I happened to see him and he seemed hurt. I had him stay under cover with me until the rain held up."

"Are you alright Severus?"

"I am now, Headmaster. Chaos helped me here and he needs a place to stay."

"I am not sure where I am Sir. I am not from this area nor do I recognize the area."

"If you don't mind, can Severus and I speak in private? If you will stand outside the door."

The elderly man gestured to door. I bowed again.

"Yes Sir."

I stood outside the office for a good 10 minutes before the door opened on its own and I was asked to join them again. Severus and the headmaster decided that I would stay with Severus, until I find a place to stay. Inside his quarters, I got a tour of the place. It was dim but comfortable. It worked quite nicely for me. We sat in front of the fire discussing what the arrangements will be.

"So what do you teach here Severus?"

"I teach Potions."

"Potions? What kind of potions?"

"All kinds. From healing bones to deadly poisons."

"Interesting. Is there anything I can do here while you are teaching?"

"The Headmaster asked that as well. I have not thought of anything you could do, but I informed the headmaster we would decide by the end of the week. I hope you will make no trouble...?"

I smirked.

"He does not trust me and that's understandable and I can give no promises. I am Chaos after all."

"I will not lie to you. Yes, he is wary of you. I was as well. We are getting closer to a war and we don't need any other distractions."

My ears perked up at the mention of war.

"I will like to help in this war, if I could. I have a weird obsession with fighting."

"I will take that into account, but as for now there is no need for fighting skills."

I frowned comically and thought about it some more.

"I like sneaking up on people too. Spying, you could say."

Severus smirked.

"Doesn't everyone?"

I chuckled.

"Yes, but you have to be good at it."

"True. I can ask the Headmaster if you can do rounds during after hours. You will be in charge in making sure students are not wondering the castle."

I perked up at the idea of scaring people.

"Sounds fun."

Suddenly, an owl swooped in and dropped a letter on the table in front of Severus. As Severus read the letter, I watched the owl fly off.

"Was that your owl?"

"No. I don't have a familiar. That owl belongs to the school."

"A familiar?"

"As a student, you are allowed an animal to be your companion. You could have an owl, rat, snake, or cat."

Suddenly an idea dawned on me.

"Snake?!...Snake! I have an idea Severus!"

Severus raised an eyebrow.

"And what will that be?"

"I'll be your familiar! I'll be able to do rounds as well!"

"You are an Anamigus?"

"Ye- wait a what?...Nevermind...I turn into a snake. I could become your familiar and I stick with you during classes and rounds."

Severus was silent for a long time. I could see the wheels turning in his head. As he thought, I morphed into my snake form. With the glow of the fire, my black snake skin glowed and my eyes were shining like flames. I was really keen with this idea. It would be entertaining. I slithered up into his lap and caught his attention.

"I really believe this arrangement will work, Severus."

Severus seemed surprised by my form and my ability to speak English. After the small surprise. He hesitantly touched my head until he was petting me.

"I believe this will work. And with rounds being at night..."

Severus smirked.

"...you will be one of the best spies."

I gave him my best snake grin.

"Why thank you, Severus!"

I wrapped myself around his neck and arms.

"We should inform your headmaster."

"We can head to his office now. That letter was a note from Professor McGonagall asking to join her in the headmaster's office. For what, I am unsure."

"Alright. Perfect timing."

"We will walk there so you can start memorizing the hallways."