Chapter 5 Meeting

Elaina was scared. Well maybe not scared. Terrified was more like it. How often do you met your father for the first time? What if he didn't like her? And she was alone. She and Mama had always talked about meeting her father one day. Mama had promised on her 18th birthday they would go. But Mama wasn't here. Mama wasn't there with her holding her hand telling her it was going to be OK. Telling her that her father was going to love her no matter what and to just be brave. Mama wasn't her. Physically.

Elaina could feel her though. She felt as though Mama was there taking her hand and leading her. She could almost here her soothing words, chéri, don't be afraid. I am right here with you. Never forget that. Just close your eyes and imagine me here with you. You can do this.

OK Mama I can do this. I will be brave Mama, for you. Here goes.

Down stairs, Severus was scared too. He never knew Izzy was pregnant and now he was going to be a father to a 16 year old. Oh shit. What do I say? Should I shake her hand or hug her? No hugging might scare her. It might scared me to. I don't hug. Maybe she'll hate me.

Elaina felt Draco tap her arm and he offered his arm to her. Grateful she took it and they descended the stairs together. Alright Elaina one foot then the other, thats it. Breathe.

When they stepped into the drawing room she saw a man on the sofa. He wasn't moving though. He just sat so still and he stared ahead at nothing. He hadn't even noticed them approach until Narcissa cleared her throat which make him jump. He walk around to stand in front of them and as soon as he saw her, dozens of emotions ran through him. He never felt like this before.

He noticed right away she looked exactly like Izzy, except for the hair. She was an absolute vision. And he smiled. Severus Snape smiled! Never before has he felt this much love for a person since Izzy. But of course this was a different kind of love. He felt protective of her, especially when he noticed her Draco's arm around hers. He always liked him but he felt like he wanted to break his arms right then and there for even touching her. He gave Draco a look to kill and immediately Draco dropped her arm and backed away. He knew better then to mess with Snape.

Elaina didn't know what to do. This was her father. The man she always dreamed about but was never there. He never got to read her a bed time story. He never got to help her ride her first pony. He never wished her a Happy Birthday even though that was always the wish. She never went to him if she got a booboo. And her first boyfriend never had to undergo interigation. For the first 16 years of her life he wasn't there. And now she has a father.

Elaina blushed and curtsied to her father. "Bonjour, um...Papa? Or would you prefer Severus?"

Severus didn't know what to say. He had no concept of the word. Should she call him papa? That is what he was wasn't it? So why not? "Um Papa is fine with me. Call me whatever you wish." with only one question she had wrapped him around her finger. At this moment, if she had asked him to give her the Eiffel Tower, he would find a way to do it. Just for her. If Severus was acting rationally he might have said for her to call him Severus till they got comfortable. But he didn't care if she called him greasy git, as long as she knew him.

"Well? Are you ready. We should get you settled."

Narcissa interrupted, "oh Severus why don't you stay for a bit and have a nice cup of tea?"

"No Cissy, I want to get her settled in. We have a big day tomorrow. We might be able to get together before school starts up again." School started in exactly 5 days and in 5 days mama would have been gone for 10, but Elaina willed her self not to think about it.

"Merci Aunt Cissy. The tea was se manifeste." and as she and Severus walked toward the fireplace her told her to shout "Hogwarts."

when she stepped out she walked into what looked to be an office. The walls were lined with books and portraits. In the middle was a desk with an old man sitting doing paperwork. Next to his desk was a stand with a sleeping phoenix.

Behind her there was a burst of green flames and Severus stepped out.

"Albus?"

"Ah Severus, back so soon? And this must be Elaina." he walked over to them and shook her hand. "i must say, my dear, that you look exactly like your mother when she was your age. Well except for the hair."

Elaina curtsied and said, "Merci Monsieur. Everyone says that."

I remember your mother. A very smart witch indeed. She was head girls you know. Along with your father here." he then turned to Severus and said, "well Severus I'm sure you will want to get her settled. I will see you at dinner time. Good day."

"good bye Albus. Come with me Elaina."

they walked out of the office and down the stairs case. When they got to the bottom, a large gargoyle jumped to let them through. Elaina felt as though they were walking for hours until they came to a door which Severus took out his want and unlocked the door and walked into his class room. They walked to the back and Severus repeated the action on another door.

"Well I'm sure you must be tired. Your bedroom is right through there. Dory has already brought your things over. Your room is not ready because I have arranged for a French decorator by the name of Pierre DuPont to come and be the decorator. You may decorate it how ever you choose. He will be here at noon tomorrow."

Elaina was excited. She gave Severus a huge smile and said, "oh merci merci!! I have heard of monsieur Dupont. I have heard he is very good. I can not wait. Well I am a little tired. I think I will go rest before supper. See you later...papa." and she walked to her room.

Severus was right, it wasn't ready. There was only a bed with a blanket. Well she can make it look better tomorrow. She was tired. So she laid down and fell asleep. Severus was tired as well so he went to his own room and took a much needed nap.

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AN: sorry this chapter is so short. I hope you like it. I tried to put it in my POV cause I never meet my father and I always imagined what would happen the day I would meet him. Also if my french is bad im sorry. I just want yall to know elaina is fench so she is supposed to speak in french a lot So tell me what you think!! again this is for my beautiful sister Elaina who the character is named for!!! I wuv her bunches!!!!! I NEED REVIEWS LIKE I NEED WATER!! YOUR REVIEWS MAKE ME A BETTER WRITER!!!