Okay...I know I told you guys not to expect chapter posts so often, but then I went and finished 2 chapters. You're welcome.

I have another update though! But like before, I will post it at the end of the chapter.

I know this chapter is short, I'm sorry. But I didn't want to add too many topics.

Without further ado, let us begin!

I do not own Harry Potter. That honor goes to JKR.

Christmas was soon to be arriving, and many were eagerly discussing their plans.

Hermione was to visit her parents. Nellie wondered what her father had in store, so she proceeded to ask him.

"Well, Nellie, you have two choices," her father replied bluntly. "You can stay with the Malfoys for Christmas, or you may stay here with me. I cannot leave Hogwarts, I have a lot to do."

Nellie sighed. She was sure she didn't want to be at the Malfoys, and have to deal with Draco all Christmas, but she didn't want to stay at Hogwarts if Ron and Harry were to stay as well, and Nellie would be without Hermione. After a while of choosing, she firmly decided to stay at Hogwarts.

Days passed, and those leaving Hogwarts were packing their things. Nellie went to see Hermione off.

"Oh, Nellie. I have something for you!"

"Really?" Nellie looked surprised, or at least pretended to. She had heard Hermione tell Parvati about it.

"Yep! Here, it's somewhere in my trunk," Hermione muttered, pushing things in her trunk aside, and pulling it out. "Here!" She handed Nellie a well-wrapped parcel. When opened, Nellie could see it was a glass sculpture of Hogwarts.

"Hermione!" Nellie gasped. "How did you get this?"

"I made it. With Professor McGonagall's help, of course. She helped me to transfigure a block of wood into it. It took so much time, but I think it turned out beautiful! Don't you think?"

Nellie gave Hermione a strong hug. "Thank you. It really is beautiful."

"I'm glad to hear that. I have to get going. Make sure you write to me!" Hermione quickly closed her trunk, and started to walk, when Nellie grabbed her shoulder.

"Just one moment," Nellie said, sticking her hand through the pocket of her robes, "You think I didn't get you a gift as well?" She pulled out a vial with clear-like liquid. "I got my father's help on brewing this. He says it's something that I might not learn to make by myself until 6th year, but he had become an expert at it. It's called Felix Felicis. It's a potion that makes the person lucky for a period of time. But don't overuse it, or you might encounter some unlucky side-effects," she smirked as she said the last part.

"Thank you Nellie! Merry Christmas! I'd stay longer, but I really have to go now. Bye!" Hermione put the vial away neatly, then began to run, trunk in hand.

Once Hermione was out of sight, Nellie walked off towards the Gryffindor tower. With little to do in the coming days before Christmas, Nellie proceeded to assisting her father when she could, whether it be grade assignments or collecting items her father needed.

One day, she went in the direction of the Restricted section to find a book on her father's request, her signed permission slip in hand. As she looked through the books for the one her father needed, she walked into someone.

"I'm so sorry-Ron?" True enough, Ron was standing feet in front of her.

"What are you doing in the Restricted section?"

"I'm doing something for my father. What are YOU doing?"

"Uh, looking for a book," Ron replied, looking in the shelves. After a while, however, he sighed and walked off. Nellie found the book and made her way to her father's room.

Nellie had been so occupied in the assisting of her father that she didn't realize that Christmas had already arrived. It hit her that it was Christmas day after she had unwrapped the gift from her father.

"You know, with these many chocolates I might be as large as a quidditch field," Nellie joked, eyeing the many boxes her father had given her. Professor Snape laughed softly.

"Well then I hope you eat them in moderation Nellie. I don't think I would like to see my daughter as large as a Quidditch field."

Neither Nellie nor her father did much in the ways of working that day. Both enjoyed each other's company, which was something each had missed in the years that Professor Snape had worked for Hogwarts. Nellie realized how much she had needed a father in her life, especially after the closest thing she had to a mother was Draco's mother.

She needed someone who was close and would understand her, and care for her.

She had lacked that most of her life.

I wanted to be kind to Snape. And Nellie. I tried to show a little bit of both that might've been hazy before.

Key words there: I tried.

Anyways, here comes the update!

-Update-

So, I took the advice of a reviewer. I am finishing year one next chapter, (so yes, it's rather long(In fact, it's my longest written chapter from this story!))

But, then I will proceed to skipping years 2-5. I'll give a brief summary though, don't worry!

I just don't feel reason to keep writing about thing's that don't relate to my main plot, which revolves around Nellie finding out who she really is.

So, I don't know what to say.

I plan on still writing those chapters in this story. So the whole thing will be under Not one, but Two.

Update is over now.

Myraah out.