Silent Destiny

I'm What?

"Sherbert Lemon"- Y/N

The gargoyle moved aside as the wall slid apart. The stone staircase began to spiral. Quickly you stepped onto it. At the top, the staircase stopped in front of a brass door with a knocker that led to Dumbledore's office. You knocked.

"Come in," said Dumbledore's voice.

"Hello Professor," Y/N said grinning.

"Ah, good evening Y/N, sit with me. Enjoying your first week back I hope?"-Dumbledore

"Yeah, I like my classes so far. Professor Slughorn seems nice" -Y/N

 "What about Professor Snape? I know he wasn't your or Harry's preferred quidditch teacher."-Dumbledore

"Actually I quite like him as our coach. And not just in quidditch, but he's good in Defense Against the Dark Arts"-Y/N

Dumbledore raises an eyebrow in piqued interest.

"I understood your reasons for not hiring Professor Snape as a DADA teacher, but ever since I saw his teaching methods during the dueling club against Lockhart, it made sense why he should be one. I might still prefer Remus, but I think Professor Snape is the next best thing"  -Y/N

Professor Dumbledore smiles.

"I am sure he would be glad to hear that you speak so fondly of him. Not many students do"-Dumbledore

"Don't get me wrong sir, he can still be quite rude. I don't like it."-Y/N

"Neither do I Y/N. I am working on it with him. He struggles with his past. I believe once he finds something that will give him peace, it might change him for the better" - Dumbledore smiles thoughtfully.

"I'm aware of his past. Harry told me he accidentally probed his mind as a defense mechanism"-Y/N

"So you know about Lily?"-Dumbledore

"Harry's mom? And Snape? Well if you put it like that I can only assume they were once friends and had a falling out. But no, Harry didn't mention seeing anything about his mother. So I think I know why he hates Harry, reminds him of James. Probably hates her for choosing his bully but he never bad mouths her"-Y/N

"Perceptive. I shouldn't have said anything. Don't mention I accidentally told you about Lily to him"-Dumbledore

"I get not wanting to talk about Lily cause it's sad, but why does it matt- oh, he-he loved her"-Y/N says in an epiphany, eyes widening, mouth dropped. Suddenly you felt bad for him. He lost the only person he probably ever cared about. Maybe that's why he is so sullen. He's broken and no one ever cared. It would explain why he wanted to kill Sirius when he found him thinking he betrayed the Potter's.

"Yes, but that is not why I brought you here, I have some things to discuss with you"-Dumbledore

"What about Harry?"- You say looking at the door listening to see if he was on his way up.

"I told him to come about a half-hour after you, I have some things we may want to remain private between us for now"-Dumbledore

"Professor, you know I mainly trust you. But after everything is it really wise to hide things from each other? If anyone should know, it should be Harry"-Y/N

"Interesting you only trust me to an extent Y/N. I thought you completely trusted me"-Dumbledore

"I want to, I did once. But now I realize I was wrong. If you want something done, you have to do it yourself. Harry and I had to learn that the hard way"-You glared at him slightly and tensed your shoulders.