Chapter 6:

"So I'm guessing you weren't able to make it over the age barrier," Mia laughed, looking at Fred and George's lovely beards.

"It's so unfair; we're so close to being 17!" George said. Fred was still avoiding her gaze.

"Yes, so unfair," Mia laughed. "I still can't believe you two tried that. Well, you'd better get to the hospital wing."

Mia walked towards her father's office, still giggling about the twins. For the first time in weeks she had forgotten about what had happened to her and was able to just smile.

"Hello Mia, is there a reason for your visit?" Her father looked up at her from whatever notes he was taking, probably planning a lesson.

"I had just been wondering if you found out more about Peter and why he wanted me."

It was lucky that he was so good at hiding his true thoughts from people, otherwise Severus would have exploded, telling her what a horrible man Peter Pettigrew had been and how he had betrayed the only woman that Severus had ever loved. How could he explain to his daughter how he had loved only one woman his whole life and that woman was not her mother and also happened to be dead. Severus had been thinking a lot about Lily lately, especially after the attack on his daughter.

"I told you what I knew yesterday and I don't know much else" Severus said plainly, without emotion. "I don't know what he would want with you or how he knew your name. Dumbledore and I are on it," he said. But Severus lied. He knew exactly why Peter would be after his daughter, her conception was planned only with the Dark Lord in mind. He was confused though as to whose orders Peter was acting under. Was the Dark Lord that close to coming back? Had Peter been able to get in contact with what was left of the Dark Lord? Severus did not want to think about the possibilities.

It was clear to Mia that her father was lost in thought. "Father?"

"Yes Mia?"

"Am I going to be safe here if he knows where I am?"

"I will do everything in my power to keep you safe," Severus answered. He may not have been able to keep Lily alive but he was a much smarter man now.

"Is Tristan in any danger?" Mia asked.

Severus shook his head knowing very well that Tristan was in more danger than Mia if the Dark Lord came back. Mia did not know that Tristan was not her full brother but only half, for Tristan was the son of the Dark Lord. Severus pretended to be his father because her mother begged him to. He agreed, as long as she swore that she would not go back to the Dark Lord if he returned. He had already lost the love of his life, he couldn't stand to lose his daughter too.

"You should go, Mia. I don't want you to be late," he spoke suddenly and coldly, still thinking.

Mia left wondering if there was something her father was leaving out. There had to be a reason why that man knew her name and sought her out.

"Hey Mia," Mia heard Fred's voice coming from about her as she was reading.

"Yes?" She asked, not taking her eyes off of her book.

"Why aren't we friends anymore?" He asked her bluntly.

"I wasn't aware that we weren't," she said coolly.

"Well, you don't talk to me anymore and you pretty much avoid me," he said.

"Not true, you won't even look at me," she defended herself and stood up while saying this.

She looked so upset and yet so beautiful. He could not help but take her into his arms and while she caught her breath, he lowered his lips to hers, brushing them slightly and softly. It took her a minute to get used to but she kissed him back more passionately.

"What are we doing?" She asked him as their lips parted.

"I believe we were kissing," he said softly and kissed her again, this time on her forehead. "We should probably go and find out who our Triwizard champion is, now shouldn't we?" He asked and kissed her cheek again.

They held hands the whole way down to the common area. They had looks and stares from various people. Professor Snape's daughter and a Weasley twin holding hands? How will her father react?

They didn't have to wait long, as the look on Professor Snape's face said it all. He looked more annoyed than usual and was glancing at Fred looking like he was going to hurt him.

The students were all gathered and waiting for the results of who will represent their school and enter into the Triwizard Tournament. Viktor Krum of Durmstrang, Fleur Delacour from Beauxbatons and Cedric Diggory from Hogwarts were all chosen. Everyone started to clap when the Goblet spit out another name. Harry Potter.

There was an immediate outbreak of panic and anger. Professor Snape took his eyes off of Fred and Mia and looked positively disgusted at the news that Harry Potter had been entered as a Triwizard school champion.

And then there was one more name. Madeline Blair.