"There's a hospital within the area that she disappeared. Records of that night showed that an unknown female patient was admitted. I showed the photo to the healers who were working that shift. They confirmed it was her."

"And where is she now?" asked Voldemort from his seat at the head of the table.

"Gone. She was discharged and left home with the person who brought her in. Her location is unknown at the moment. I believe she is with a wizard."

Voldemort closed his eyes and nodded his head. He had expected nothing less from her. With her wealth, intelligence, and resources, he had no doubt that she would find his missing guest in no time. He knew she would be useful when he first laid eyes on her. Such an impressionable child, easy to mold.

"Find the wizard. You'll find her but beware. She is dangerous."

Nagini hissed at him as she coiled her body around the figure sitting on the chair. They seemed to have taken a liking to one another, Voldemort noted as she petted Nagini's head.

o0o

Severus was in his storage room, brewing a potion for Violet when he heard the bell hanging on the wall rung. He had enchanted the bell to ring when an intruder had entered his home on Spinner's End. Waving his wand over the potion in the cauldron and went to check on Violet. She was still asleep. He decided to quickly see to his unexpected guest and return to before she woke up.

After Severus Apparated to Spinner End turned around and gazed at the figure sitting on the threadbare furniture in the enclosed sitting room. With a flick of his wrist the candle-lit lamp hanging from the ceiling lighted. Dim lights shone on the furniture and walls covered in books, also revealing the face of his guest, who was sitting crossed legged on the chair, encased by her large gray cloak.

Honey Sheridan, one of his students and Voldemort's current protégé. A seventeen year old fifth year about to turn sixth. She started school much later than those her age due to an incident ruled an accident. The story was: her parents found her in the dead of night trapped beneath a large crystal sculpture. Bones crushed, shards of glass skillfully placed down her throat. Traumatized, she was hospitalized for six years. Freshly released last year to attend Hogwarts.

She was beautiful with long blonde hair, lightly tanned skin, blue eyes, perfectly small nose, and naturally full, pouty lips. Completely different from the girl she used to be, who was pale with nothing but skin and bones.

"Hello Professor." Honey greeted him sweetly. She was no longer that timid, soft spoken student he knew. She'd changed so much. Perhaps her relationship with Voldemort prompted this change. Severus knew how Voldemort operated. He was doing to this poor girl what he did to any student worth his time. Seduce them with compelling words. Make empty promises.

"To what do I owe this honor?" asked Severus. He knew that Voldemort must have sent her to spy on him. To make her feel important by giving her such a simple assignment to perform.

"He didn't sent me." she said as if reading his mind. "Far from it. I came on my own."

Severus arched a brow. "For?"

"To warn you about the girl. Be careful with her. She's...different."

Severus stiffened but remained composed. She knew nothing about Violet. She couldn't have. "What girl?"

"The one you're hiding. " she said, uncrossing her legs and standing up. Her hand went into her pockets and produced a photograph. It was of Violet. A close up of her face. The wind was blowing strands of her long blonde hair across her dedicate features. "Look familiar?" She held it by the top corners with both hands, teasing him. "Bares a strong resemblance to someone you know, doesn't she?"

Deep inside, Severus was panicking, but he refuse to allow this slip of a girl to ruffle him. "Perhaps..."

"Let's not play around now. I know you have the girl. You should have of obliterated those healers memories. Don't worry I already did it for you." She closed the distance between them, "He's looking for her."

Severus didn't have to ask who he was. It was obvious from her tone.

"Don't worry I won't tell him she's with you."

Severus unleashed the breath he was holding but didn't relax. He didn't know what Honey wanted from him and why Voldemort was searching for Violet. She appeared genuine but it could all be an act. He couldn't use his Legilimencey to know her thoughts. Her Occlumency skills were good, Voldemort taught her well. She had certainly adopted his cold and calculated mannerism.

"I want something in exchange for my silence."

So the Ravenclaw morphed into a Slytherin. thought Severus.

"I will tell you what it is later." She said, putting the photo away, "You should visit here more often."

0o0

Severus thought over her words. She mentioned he should visit Spinner's End more often, meaning that he was being watched. Voldemort was searching for Violet, but didn't know that she was currently with him. Or was Honey lying and playing him for a fool? She had a hidden agenda and needed him. Maybe Voldemort knew about Violet and was play mind games with him.

Severus shook his head. There were far too many theories swimming in his head. He could figure it out until more was uncover. Until then, his focus was on protecting Violet.

"Violet! Violet!" Severus shouted as he searched the cottage for the missing girl.

When he returned he went to check on her again and he found that her bed was empty. Believing she was in the bathroom he knocked and asked if she was in there. When he heard no answer he opened the door. That too was empty. Frantically, he opened every door in sight, searching for a hint of her.

He went outside of the cottage, gripping his wand tightly. He found her behind the cottage, unconscious, and carried her back inside. Her body was cold as ice. He warped blankets around her thin night dress and went to his storage room to retrieved a potion to revive her. She came too seconds later.

"Violet," he said gently, her eyes were unfocused, but she was responding to him. "Violet," he shook her light. "What were you doing out there?"

"I woke." she said, "No one was home."

Severus felt his heart skipped a beat when she called this place her home. He embraced her. "I'm sorry. I should have left a note."

She whimpered. He realized he was holding her too tight and released her.