Learn to love

Too many things at once

A/N: sorry for the very late update. Things have been crazy. And I ended up screwing my back, but I'm back. Hope you all enjoy this chapter.

Thank you so much for 100k reads! I never thought you would all enjoy this story so much!
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"I-I-I know I am not to be here." Cissy's trembling voice pulled me back. "The dark lord himself forbid me to speak of this."

"If the dark lord has forbidden it, you are not to speak. Put it down Bella we mustn't touch what isn't ours."

I glanced at the witch, smirking as she placed the ornament back over the fireplace. "You truly lack manners, don't you?"

"Enough, Athena." Snape hissed, his attention turning back to Cissy. "As it so happens, I am well aware of your situation Cissy."

"You?" Bella scoffed. "The dark lord told you?"

"Your sister doubts me." Snape smirked. "Understandable, over the years I've played my part well. So well, I've deceived one of the greatest wizards of all times." Bella growled dismissing his words. "Dumbledore is a great wizard. Only a fool will question it."

"Well, she is a fool." I grinned up at the searing which.

"Remind me again why she needs to be here." Bella growled.

"I never doubted you, Severus." Cissy spoke with a calm voice as if soothing him.

"You should be honored, Cissy. As should Draco." Bella said.

Cissy glanced between Snape and I. "He is just a boy."

Snape shook his head. "I can't change the dark lord's mind. But it might be possible for me to help Draco."

I raised a brow, scoffing. "Great, now I feel so much better about this."

"Swear to it." Bella whispered. We all turned to her in shock. "Make the unbreakable vow." Snape opened his mouth, but no words spilled. "It's just empty words. He'll give it his best." She walked around Snape like Nagini would some prey. "But when it matters the most, he'll just slither back into his hole. Coward."

Jumping to my feet, I was stopped by Snape's arm. "You fucken bi-"

"Take out your wand." Snape ordered.

We all turned to him, not sure if he was being honest or fucking with us. But before I could say a word, he ordered me back to my seat. I watched in both anger and frustration as Snape and Cissy grabbed each other's arms.

Bella waved her wand, casting a glowing ribbon around their united arms. "Will you Severus Snape watch over Draco Malfoy as he attempts to fulfill the dark lord's wishes."

"I will."

"And will you to the best of your abilities, protect him from harm."

"I will."

"And should Draco fail, will you yourself ensure Athena Black carries out the deed the dark lord has ordered Draco."

His eyes fell onto me. "I will."

Turning away from him, I clenched my fist in anger. 'You have doomed us both.'

I refused to look up as Cissy and Bella left. Bellatrix laughing loudly as she closed the door. Running my hands through my hair, I gripped it tightly.

"Athena." Snape placed a hand on my shoulder, calling my name once more.

"Do not!" His touch was fire to me. "It wasn't enough you have ruined my life, now you place your life in my hands! I cannot do what was asked of me! How dare you make that pact!"