AN: OK so this is chapter 7. I know I'm so sorry for having it to u guys late but school started up again and its been homework up the old wazzoo! I haven't found anytime! And I am in college BTW not high school. So that means no more time. I got this to you as soon as I could. I hope everyone reviews cause how am I gonna know if its any good if u don't tell me!!!! also thank you to those who did review!!! 3

Chapter 7 Meeting the Hogwarts Professors

Snape and Elaina walked side by side in silence, neither wanting to break it. So much has happened in a little amount of time.

Elaina just meet this man and she already knows so much yet so little. He is very quiet. At Malfoy Manor he hardly said a word except, goodbye. And when they got to Hogwarts it was, I'm tired. She knew he liked black. His clothes were black. His furniture and decor were black. She did see a hint of red and brown on the books that were on the bookshelves. He own many books, and Elaina was eager to read them. Elaina loved to read. She loved learning about new things and places and people. When she read a book of fiction it was as if she went to another world. She liked the kind of novels where you could just curl up in a big arm chair and read and everyone knows not to disturb you because, you are reading. Yep that was what Elaina was looking forward to.

To her side Severus was in his own thoughts. What was she thinking? He couldn't read her face. And he was good at that. Reading faces often helped him find the cheaters. He knows she has a bit of an attitude. But of course she had a right because Severus just kinda attacked her. He should have known she was smart just by her school records from Beauxbatons. Maybe he was a bit harsh. He didn't have to accuse her of dilly-dallying. He knew she got top marks. And secretly he was proud. Maybe she could surpass that insufferable know-it-all-Granger, with her wild hair and idiot friends.

As they walked into the Great Hall, Elaina saw 4 large tables and a 5th in front with the rest of the teachers sitting. The ceiling was enchanted to look like floating candles. All the teachers looked at them as they walked in. Professor Dumbledore gave Elaina a slight nod.

They stopped in front of the teachers and Snape cleared his throat, "May I have your attention. Everyone, this is my daughter, Elaina. She will be living with me from now on in the castle. You need not worry about the details." he turned to Elaina, "shall we eat?" and he motioned for her to sit at the table. Dumbledore clapped his hands twice and food suddenly appeared in front of them. Elaina was taken back because at Beauxbatons, waiters came and waited on the girls. Elaina helped her self to roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, and carrots.

Well McGonagall wasn't having any of this no details. "Hello Elaina, I'm am Professor McGonagall. Tell us a little about yourself."

"Well, I turned 16 in May. I made top marks at Beauxbatons Academy. My mother passed away 5 days ago. In the will she stated I am to come live with my father. I had never met Papa before. And now I am here."

"oh you poor dear having to lose your mother at such a young age. Dear you are always welcome in my office if you need a bit of woman talk."

"Merci Madame McGonagall. It has been tough. But I am staying strong for Mama."

Severus was annoyed. Leave it to Minerva to butt in. The rest of the teachers proceeded to introduce themselves.

A very large man at the end stood up. "I'm Hagrid. I teacher Care of Magical Creatures. If you are in that class you will love it. And Fang is real nice too."

"Bonjour pleased to meet you Hagrid. I'm sure fang is darling" Elaina had no idea what or who Fang was but just the name freaked her out. But it seemed to make Hagrid smile behind his huge bushy beard.

A scrawny woman with bottle like glasses stood up, "i am professor Trelawney. I see terrible doom for you my child if you don't study in the art of divination!"

"um, well thats lovely Professor Trelawney." Elaina was definitely not signing up for that class with her. She was NUTS!

A short man stood on his chair and Elaina could barley see him. "I'm professor Flitwick. I teach charms. Pleased to meet you." and he gave a short bow.

"Pleased to meet you Professor Flitwick."

A short plump woman with a rag looking hat stood. "i am Pomona Sprout and I teach Herbology. Anything you need to know about magical plants I can be sure to help."

"Bonjour."

and before the next man who stood up to speak, Elaina gasped! "i know who you are! Your Sirius Black! I heard you were wrongly accused of murdering the Potter's. Wow its a pleasure to meet you sir. I can't imagine what it must have been like to live like that all those years. But what are you doing here at Hogwarts?"

Sirius grinned his wolfy grin. "well its a pleasure to meet you. I'm am here to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts, or DADA's. It will be a pleasure having someone in my class who likes me."

"oh I am sure many more will likely believe you before the school year is over." and Elaina smiled at him. Oh Severus did not like this. Now his daughter was fraternizing with the dog! Stupid mutt.

Dumbledore stood and greeted himself. "as you know I am the headmaster here at Hogwarts. The castle is your home. Feel free to explore. Just be careful. I am sorry you are not meeting other teachers as most like to eat in their offices or are at home for the summer. I do hope you enjoy it here. And if you ever need anything, I'm sure any of the professors will be more then happy to assist you."

"Merci Professor Dumbledore. I am happy to be here."

Elaina new she would like I there. All the teachers were really kind and welcoming. Although she thought that Trelawney was a little crazy.