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"She doesn't really think that? Severus you've been with her just about everyday she doesn't think that does she?"
Minerva McGonagall was pacing in the teachers lounge, watched by all the staff. She didn't usually show her stress in these sort of situations and it was getting to the other staff members.
"We rarely talked but I must admit that the girl seemed down." Severus replied.
"Well why wouldn't she? The girl lost everything and more." Sprout piped up.
"Well she just needs time then. I mean, Miss. Potter is one of the most gifted students we've had at Hogwarts surpassing maybe even that of Dumbledore." Flitwick added in, the short charms teacher looking over at Dumbledore nervously, "No offense."
"None taken." Albus answered with a smile, "But I agree with Filius she needs time Minerva theres no use in worrying."
Just then a crash was heard outside the castle.
"Casper!" Minerva exclaimed and ran out of the room, everyone on her tail. They ran out onto the lawn to see a blinding light and hear a scream. They could only watch as Casper took in the light and fell to the ground.
"No!" Hagrid yelled and they all hurried out to the young girls side. Minerva tried to shake her awake but to no avail and Hagrid picked her up. The teachers, all now very disheartened, followed him to the hospital wing, Minerva bringing up the rear, shaking rather badly.
Hagrid set the girl on a hospital bed and Flitwick ran to get Madam Pomfrey. The nurse ran out into the room, gasping when she saw the girl on the bed.
"I need room." She said after a moments hesitation and began to get out herbs. The teachers stood huddled in a corner, deathly silent, as they watched Madam Pomfrey work. All except for Severus Snape who stood next to the curtain, staring at Casper's face as if pure wishing would make her okay.
None of the other teachers could read his passive face. Severus Snape was always rather sulky and didn't seem to care for any student other than those of his own house. None of them could have believed the extent in with Severus cared for Casper. It was liked a father daughter relationship. Best friends. Family.
They waited another couple of minutes when Poppy Pomfrey put down her tools with a sigh.
"Theres nothing I can do. We can only wait." She said and McGonagall sat down looking at her hands, numbly.
"Well will the heads of houses please tell their students that classes will be canceled for today. Also we need to contact her adoptive father to tell him what has happened." Dumbledore said and the other teachers nodded their agreement.
"But Albus do we know what happened?" Poppy asked and everyone stopped to look at the headmaster.
"I believe that I might." He stated simply and the teachers all parted ways to do their jobs. Only Severus lingered. His eyes taking in the sight of Casper. A broken girl, lying on a bed, drifting ever so dangerously on the edge between life and death.
Then he turned, turned from this broken girl and walked through the doorway, his passive face not showing how utterly helpless he felt in the inside.
Authors Note- So yes, this is a really short chapter but its important none the less. I'm having a horrid birthday and I just want it to be over honestly. But we won our tournament and I might be lying on my couch, writing fanfiction, and icing my toe that hurts like hell but whatever. Till next time!