Meeting
Well, I'm still alive, but judging from the look on Dumbeldore's face death might not be far off. "I told you Dumbledore, anything. I will give you anything you want in return for her–their safety." He could see him turning the proposition over in his mind, and Severus was again aware of the fact that the only wizard in the world that posed any threat to the Dark Lord was standing in front of him. "'Anything' is quite a broad term Severus. Are you sure you want me to interpret it in a manner of my choosing?" Slick old bastard, should have been in Slytherin. His thoughts must have slipped past his barrier and showed on his face because Dumbledore reacted to his expression, "As you will find Severus, if you have the opportunity to grow older, we tend to pick up some of the traits that we believe belong only to certain people. And as you have been silent on the matter I will take you at your word. Here is what I require of you in return for the protection of Lily, James, and their young son Harry: you will spy for the Order of the Phoenix until the time that the threat of Voldemort and his followers is no longer in this world. Do you swear?" By all the gods and their hells! Spy on the Dark Lord? But I must, she must be protected, and if the Dark Lord can't promise me that, than I have no choice. "I swear. Would you like me to make the Unbreakable Vow, or will my word be enough?" "Since it is highly possible that you will have to tell your master some of this conversation in order to prove that you are doing this for him then I would rather not bring someone else into this discussion. Your word will be enough and remember, Severus, I will always hold you to it." And with that Dumbledore turned and Apparated away. Severus slumped to the ground in relief. She will be safe. I may not trust Dumbledore but I can trust in his ability to keep her safe. Lily.