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Lady-Serena-Snape and Karus Immortalias
Sorry that it took so long to up date. Been busy with work. Then things around here got really crazy. My grandpa died at the end of January so I've been trying to use my sadness with him being gone and trying to move forward and look forward in my writing. Any who, on with the story!
'An hour till all the snot nose brats come back to school.' Severus Snape thought, raising a glass to his pale, thin lips. He took a sip of the red wine to help sooth his nerves and numb him from the upcoming mindless chatter coming from the students that tends to eco throughout the Great Hall.
'I wonder who Albus got to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts this year. Though, I doubt that whoever it is couldn't be worse then that last nimrod that he had to hire. That Umbridge woman was a real pain in the ass and did more harm than good to the students education.' He sat slowly slipping his glass of wine in silence until it was time for him to head up to the Great Hall for the arrival of the students and the Welcoming Feast. He stood up, banishing his empty glass with a slight wave of his hand, and headed out of his dungeon chambers up to the Great Hall. His cloak billowing out behind him.
Once he reached the Great Hall he walked over to the large table located in the back of the extravagant room, facing the four house tables. Most of the teachers were already witting at the table, including Albus- the Headmaster of Hogwarts, the only places that were empty were the two seats, either side of the Headmaster and his own- located second on the right of Albus. He knew that the empty seat to the left was for Minerva- the Transfiguration teacher, who was currently waiting for the students, mainly the first years to welcome them and get them sorted into their respective houses. Leaving the empty seat in between Albus and himself was for the DADA teacher. He walked over to his seat and sat down.
"Good evening Severus." Albus said smiling, blue eyes twinkling merrily.
"Good evening Albus." He replied, glancing at the Headmaster. The Great Hall magnificent doors opened and a young shyly walked in taking in the sights of the enormous hall and enchanted ceiling. Albus motioned for the young woman to come up to the table. She walked up and took the chair to the right of Albus. Severus listened in on their conversation staring in front of him.
She turned to him like she was going to start up a conversation with him only to be interrupted by the doors of the Great Hall opening and students come pouring in. The students came in taking their seats and Minerva sorted the first years after that old ratty hat sung of house unity. Once everyone had finished welcoming the new students to their houses, Albus stood up.
"Welcome to another school year. I would like to introduce your new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, who I hope will last longer than this year alone." He then motioned to the young woman beside him. "Celeste Potter." Severus's eyes slightly bugged out but quickly put his unreadable mask back up to hid his surprise. He watched the students' surprised faces. He looked over at Hogwarts' Golden Boy, who looked extremely confused. His emerald eyes switching back and forth between the Headmaster and the new and mysterious DADA teacher. The students quickly turned to each other whispering absurd conclusions while enjoying the delicious feast that had appeared before them. Severus started to eat his meal with a scowl on his face. His eyes shifting over to the young woman beside him, whom was talking with Albus in hushed tones.
After the meal he quickly exited to Great Hall and headed to the Slytherins chambers to greet the first years. He entered to Slytherins chambers, watching as friends got re-equated and first years were welcomed and shown about. Severus spotted a young man with blond hair and piercing silver-blue eyes heading over towards him.
"How are they doing?" Severus asked the youth.
"Their doing well." The student answered. "Some are a little home sick but they're getting along well. Hey Severus, who exactly is the new DADA teacher?"
"I'm not quite sure myself Draco." He answered, looking at his godson. "Deciding to let your hair grow out?" He asked. eyeing the blond locks that now came to his shoulder, tied at the base of the young man's neck. Draco nodded. "Well good night Draco. Make sure you help take care of the younger years. Times are harsh now-a-days."
"Yes sir." Draco answered. Severus nodded and headed out the door and made his was to his own chambers. He stopped in front of a portrait of Salazar Slytherin.
"A new year already. So whom did that old coot get to be the new DADA teacher?" Salazar asked smirking from his portrait.
"Celeste Potter." Severus answered.
"Potter? Is she...?"
"No clue. Albus hasn't said a single word."
"Well keep me posted." Salazar said, a smirk shinning in his eyes.
"I will." Severus replied, his dark eyes glinting. "Silver." his chambers door opened and he walked in. Shedding off his robes, leaving him in a white button-up shirt and a black pair of dress pants. He gently discarded his robes on the back of a arm chair located in front of the fire place and walked over to a cabinet. He opened the cabinet, taking out a glass and a fairly large bottle of Fire Whiskey. He walked back to the chair and graciously sat down. With a flick of a elegant hand the a fire came roaring to life and proceeded to pour himself a good stiff drink. 'Who is she?' Severus thought taking a sip. Her long brown hair, blue eyes, and a Potter. True he wasn't sure of how she was related to Hogwarts Golden Boy, but he knew she some how was. 'She's a puzzle that I must solve.' Severus thought starring into the blazing fire.
Thanks for reading. I'll try to get the next chapter out soon. Sorry that it's so short, I'll try to make the next chapter longer. I'm trying to get a new chapter of most, if not all my stories, up. Please feed the writer with reviews, they're nice to have. Unless it's flames. I think flamers are rude. I've been having a lot of trouble with flamers with a couple of my stories and it's giving me a headache at how rude and stupid people could be -mutters- reading something they know they wont like and leaving a nasty review even though they were warned in the summary. -mutters-
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