Author's note: really don't know what to say. Just enjoy reading! =)

(You might feel the chapter seems to be incomplete as you finished reading, as I cut it because it was getting too long for one chapter…anyways…don't bother the title, I do suck naming my chapters. lol)

Chapter twenty six: Unexpected guest…again?

Renee could definitely feel her face warming up. Professor Snape was on their living room, sitting across her. She was looking at the fireplace, trying not to keep eye contact on the professor. Yet she could feel his eyes on her, Renee looked at her clothes, with her knee length yellow skirt and her favorite over worn blue shirt, she suddenly felt so conscious on her appearance.

Why didn't I wear something nice today?

She heard another grunted on her side. Sirius was definitely not happy on the arrangement, as he was obviously glaring on the other guest.

Renee signed heavily, and I thought he would be on his best behavior.

She nudged the man beside her and mouthed 'you promised' at the man. Sirius signed heavily and glared once again on Snape before he gazed on the fireplace. Renee gazed on Snape who was looking at them and smiled apologetically at him. In her surprise, Snape just nodded and looked away.

Isabel appeared with a tray of biscuits and teas on hand. It was undeniably tense atmosphere as she sat beside Snape and prepared the tea.

"Have some tea," Isabel politely offered at Snape as she poured tea on cups and pushed one on his side. Sirius glared to Isabel this time.

"Thank you" his icily voice made Renee blushed again and looked down on her own tea. Damn it, stop blushing!

"I never thought Dumbledore would actually send this person here!" Sirius pointed the man in front of him.

"Yes I've already confirmed it, so stop being…" Isabel looked at her companions and signed. This could be the most awkward combination of people Albus could ever combine.

Sirius crossed his arms and grunted. Renee looked at the adults worriedly, should I go on my room or something? This is really getting awkward…

"Sirius needs to go back on Grimmauld place. So…Albus send Snape here to join us for a few days" Isabel explained.

Renee looked at Snape unbelievably, he's staying? She could see the distasteful all over Snape's face as he looked down on his tea like it was poisoned or something. Renee looked down on her own tea; of course he wouldn't like it.

"You're leaving?" She looked at the man beside her. Renee couldn't hide the disappointment on her face; after all she had been so close with Sirius these past few days. Renee didn't saw Snape's jaw tightened as she showed her disappointment on Sirius departure.

"I need to join Harry at Grimmauld, he's been so stressed these past few days" Sirius spoke.

"What happened to Harry?" her attention got shifted to her friend.

"Arthur Weasley had been attacked by a snake at the ministry, and Harry had been foreseen it on his dream. If it wasn't for him, Arthur could be…" replied Isabel.

Harry had foreseen something?

"Is Mr. Weasley fine now?" she felt bad for what happened to Ron's father.

"He is currently being treated on the hospital right now" Sirius was the one who replied, filling Renee.

"And Harry was…I mean is he can also…" Renee couldn't continue her sentence as Snape was directly looking at her. Does he know I could predict?

"I don't think so. Albus had a theory that…Harry has an unusual connection to the dark lord"

"A connection?" she asked.

"I haven't heard the details about it, but it seems that Harry could see some of the dark lord's activities on his dreams" Isabel explained.

"I remembered how Harry been talking non stop about his dreams, it really disturbs him. Where is he right now?"

"He's in the burrow with Ron and will be going to the Grimmauld place the next day"

"Oh" she looked at her cup again. Things were not also doing great around her friends. She didn't know what to think, will I be happy that Snape will stay at the house? But he seems to dislike it… Renee looked at her Professor's face. Renee wanted to see Harry and Ron; the boys must be so stressed right now.

"Maybe I could join them at Grimmauld place. I'm sure Sirius and Harry wouldn't mind it. I didn't want to bother professor just to babysit me…" Renee said in a small voice, not even looking at anyone's faces.

"As much as I didn't like the arrangement the headmaster has given to us…" his cold voice startled Renee and made her looked at the professor's face.

"…You cannot go to Grimmauld place or any place for that matter, it will only make the death eaters alert on your existence. You are going to stay here in your house with us" his voice was stern and cold that it made Renee shiver inside. He always had that effect on me, she snorted to herself.

…

The whole house seems to be very tense ever since Snape arrived a few hours ago. Renee lay on her bed and stared at the ceiling. As she could feel that she was already a hindrance to their talk, Renee slipped to her room silently, leaving the three adults talking.

Somehow, things were getting complicated now.

First, I was just a normal witch that was just dragged on a wizard school. After a few months on school, I've found out that I could predict the future. Now, I am a daughter of the spy of the order of the Phoenix and death eaters were haunting me down. And to top it all, my potions master who I had my eyes on and which I had a fight with a month ago (I prohibited myself to use the word…ugh love) is here on my house to guard me.

If I hear another secret from my mother I might hex her until the next century.

What has the world gone into?

…

Renee came down as it was already time for dinner. As she strode to the kitchen, she saw her mother preparing the table. Somehow, she was relieved that Isabel tried to be a good host, as she didn't cook the dinner even though she was so stressed this time.

"Where's Sirius?" she asked as she crane her neck to peek at the living room. No one was there.

"Sulking" Isabel replied as she reached the plates on the cabinet and pointed the back door.

"Oh" Renee couldn't help but be sad on Sirius departure; he was her only companion when Isabel was not around.

As Renee turned to make her way to outside, her nose bumped to a black figure. She was about stumbled down but a certain big hand hold the small part of her back to help her balance. Renee looked up and saw the indifferent expression of professor Snape.

"Sorry professor…I mean thanks" she mumbled and darted her way outside while thanking all the Gods for her mother being busy in kitchen and didn't saw her rumbling.

Now I really looked like Lavender Brown… stop blushing!

"Sirius?" she called and saw the man sitting on the wooden chair, he looked up smiled as he saw her.

"Why are you so red?" he asked as Renee sat beside him.

"No I'm not" she replied warily and draws her knees on her chest as she tried to calm her nerves once again.

Now I do really looked like a silly school girl.

"When are you leaving?" Renee asked, trying to distract him (and herself) from her blushing problems.

"Tomorrow afternoon probably"

Renee looked down on her own feet. As much as she liked the idea of Snape on her house, she didn't expect to be attached to Sirius and be sad on his departure. He had been treating her like she was his own god-daughter. Sirius glanced at her and couldn't help but give her a solemn look.

"Oh, come here" he said; Renee pushed her chair as close at his and rested her head on his shoulder welcoming the warmth he was willing to give.

"At least I know you like me more than that Snivellus" Sirius said airily and Renee lightly punched his arm.

"Don't call him that. I thought so say you will be on your best behavior" she scolded.

"I am on my best behavior"

"Then you need to effort more" said Renee and rolled her eyes.

"How I wish I won't be leaving you two to that greasy git" Renee looked at him in disbelief.

"Harry needs you more than anything; you're his god-father. You're his only family now. We'll be fine, it's not like we couldn't protect ourselves"

Sirius nodded on agreement. Harry needs him in these times of difficulty. Both of them were quite, gazing on the dark and peaceful night. There are really some times that Renee would talk like her mother, too stubborn; he thought.

"Hey, kiddo" He called again after long silence.

"What?" she asked with an irritating tone, I always hated it when he calls me like that.

"You sure you don't like Harry? I prefer you to be my god-daughter in law"

"Oh, don't start it again" Renee groaned. It has been days since Sirius was trying to match her with Harry. It was getting on her nerves already, as Sirius were talking non stop about his god-son's 'positive qualities'. She hasn't had anything against Harry, he was a really good friend (though the mystery connection we had was quite disturbing) but she couldn't think about her fancying the boy. It was like fancying your own brother, she thought to herself.

Besides, I've already had my eyes laid on.

"I'm serious" he countered, making Renee stopped from daydreaming about a certain person.

"I know you are"

"Are you joking?"

"No, I'm Renee" She rolled her eyes and both of them laughed on her imitation on the man's over used joke. Sirius stood up and helped her to get on her feet.

"Come on; let's go inside before you could use another lame joke"

…

Renee sat on her study table and signed. So far the entire night was finished without major problems. It took all of her will power to concentrate on her plate at dinner, while the actual person she was peeking on for the last two months at the great hall was actually on her side. Sirius had really tried to be on his best behavior, well with my constant kicking him under the table makes him remembered to stop glaring at Snape. Isabel was still as quite, observing the three that its makes more nerve cracking for Renee. And for Snape, he was quite polite as a guest, as much as Renee would know (if you compare him with Sirius that is).

What worried her is that there was actually no vacant room for Snape to occupy, as Sirius was still staying for the night. They were talking about it while eating dessert and Sirius had already pointed out that he would never share a room with him, which made the situation more complicated. Snape couldn't agree more, as he also pointed out that he has no intention to share a room or worse, a bed with an escaped man.

"Maybe I could squeeze myself on Renee's bed for tonight" said Sirius and winked at her. Renee didn't saw Snape's reaction, but she saw the clenching fist on his side.

"I still love my sanity, thank you very much" she replied coolly before Isabel (or Snape) could comment. Renee knew he was just kidding, as she was already used to the man's constant flirting jokes. I really don't take any chances that Snape would believe Sirius empty words. He didn't try the same joke on Isabel though (in my relief). He had once tried a joke on Isabel, and he just ended up elbowed so hard that Sirius came back to Renee limping.

He really did learn his lesson.

So in the end, her training room on the basement was temporarily converted to become his room with the aid of Toby and Isabel's transfiguration skills. And by tomorrow evening, He would transfer on the room across hers. It made her excited more, Severus Snape was actually residing on our basement and tomorrow…tomorrow…

Renee made a silent squeal, now I am actually acting like a silly school girl. But she really doesn't mind at all. She was on her own sanctuary now and she was glad to see him once again. Now it will be easy to approach him and apologize, she grinned widely.

She plopped herself on the bed and hugged her pillow tightly. As much as things were getting complicated, somehow things were getting interesting at the same time.

…

Renee lazily woke up with a groan as she had slept so late again last night. She slipped her blue sweater on her white cotton nightgown and tried to tame her bed hair but no avail, so much to make her more frustrated. She walked half eyes opened on the kitchen, leaving her bed hair as it is; she badly needs some coffee to wake her up.

She was half way to the kitchen when she saw him on the table. Dang it! I forgot that he's here! It was already too late to head back to her room and change her clothes; Snape had finally noticed her and now glanced to her side.

"Good morning sir" she muttered as she strode to the kitchen and took a cup of coffee. Compose yourself! She reminded herself as she sat across him and sipped her own coffee. Snape just curtly nodded to her and gracefully sipped his tea. It took her a minute to let the caffeine run to her system and noticed that the potion's master was still wearing his night clothes; a white cotton shirt and black pants.

Wow, I didn't think he could wear clothes besides black. I guess this is a privilege for being with the same house as him.

Renee was so focused on her coffee that she didn't even notice Toby had already finished cooking and now preparing the table. The two eat on silence.

"Try the omelets sir, Toby is a great cook" Renee offered to him as she pushed the plate to his side, trying to be a good host to the guest.

Snape glanced at her first (quite surprise for a moment, I noticed) and nodded as he took a portion and took a small bite. Renee gazed at him expectantly as he took a piece of omelet to his mouth.

Why do all of his movements so graceful?

"It is…adequate" he finally said as he took another piece. Renee smiled broadly at him.

"I told you so, glad mother didn't cook this time" She muttered which made Snape glanced at her.

"Let's just say kitchen was not her place of comfort. Oh and don't bother her while she still don't have her coffee…she wasn't a morning person at all" Renee added.

"Noted" Snape replied and the two ate their breakfast again on silence. Renee felt so awkward on the silence, like she needs to think of a topic to talk about.

Where is Sirius when he was needed?

"You're not fond of coffee sir?" she asked as Snape poured another cup of tea, trying to have some small talks.

"Coffee was never my type"

"Oh" she looked on her plate again as silence filled the room again. The urge to apologize to him filled her.

Is this the perfect time to apologize?

"Professor…I—"she began to grasped her words as Snape looked up to her expectantly. Her heartbeat starts to get faster as the black orbs met hers. Oh, dear God…he really does have beautiful eyes…wait stop day dreaming! What am I trying to say to him anyways?

Get a grip Renee! You're stronger than this…

Renee's words cut up when Sirius pop into the kitchen, took a cup of coffee and sat next to her.

"Morning kiddo" He greeted and ruffled her hair.

"Good morning and don't touch my hair!" She groaned and tried to flatten her hair again, forgetting that she was trying to communicate to the man in front of her. Sirius just chuckled and began to eat his food, not even glancing to man across them.

"Do you sleep well?" he asked as he sipped his coffee.

"Yes…" Renee mumbled and sneaks a peek to the professor. Snape was focused on his plate, not even recognizing their existence.

"Ha! You're lying. Told you I could join you on your…" he began to babble up, but Renee wasn't listening at all. She was focused on her plate, silently cursing the man next to her.

Renee looked up as Snape finished his breakfast, stood up and went at the basement. She gazed to her professor's way and signed, as she tried to calm her nerves after her near apologizing to him. Renee gritted her teeth; her irritation to Sirius was really obvious on her face despite how hard she tried to hide it.

"Sirius" she called quietly, cutting the man's rumbling.

"Yes?"

"Please shut up"

A/n: I do love writing Sirius; hope you love it like I do –grins-

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