Love From The Soul (Severus Snape x OC)

Chapter 17

It was now a week before Halloween, and Jason was to come and meet me to finish up the preparations and confirm the song selection. Dempsey had also taken off his work to come see his brother, it had been a while since they had seen each other since Jason had taken off touring the world to show them his music. He had made quite a name for himself so far, but never did he forget his roots. We arranged for everyone to meet inside my quarters at Hogwarts since that is where the event was going to happen. Everyone was happy to reunite and we had some sweets for the occasion.

''I am so happy so to see you again! You've gown so much!'' Jason said as he gave me a very bone crushing hug.

''I'm....happy too but please don't murder me man..'' I muttered with much effort.

''Sorry, but it's been literal years since we saw you, and first time I'm seeing adult you.''

He lets me go. ''Yeah well, where the hell is your adult hiding cuz I ain't seeing it.'' I quipped.

He only laughs loudly and merrily. ''You haven't changed too much I see.''

''That's a good thing or...?'' I inquire teasingly.

He grins widely at me, it having always been a sort of signature move of his.

''All good I promise.''

He and Dempsey catch up on family matters and I tag along once in a while because I too wanted to catch up on my second family. After a while I became lost in thought. I often hung at their house during the summer and on holidays. My parents often went back to Canada for the holidays and I wasn't all that close to extended family so they allowed me to spend most of my time at the Callidus household. They had indeed become like a second family to me, and since I am an only child, they were like siblings I never had.

Darren was their fathers name, he like Jason and Dempsey, is a very joyful and charismatic man. He has always been proud of his muggleborn heritage and did not cower under prejudice. Especially not since his wife, was a pureblood witch. Their marriage was very frowned upon and she was disowned when her family found out, but if you looked at her, she doesn't have a care in the world. I didn't learn her name at first because I used to think she was scary when I was a child. One day, I mustered the courage to ask her name, because I wanted to call her something other than Missus Callidus. She asked why I wanted to know and because of my pureblood upbringing I wanted to be polite and said that she must have a very regal name. She only lifted an eyebrow, but told me nonetheless

''My name is Altara.'' She said in her usual cool and collected voice. My eyes must of widened because she then slightly smirked at me. ''Does the name live up to expectations dear?'' She had said with a hint of humour in her voice. ''I love it! It's so fitting!'' I said excitedly.

She only chuckled. ''You know, I wondered when you would finally get over that ridiculous fear. I don't bite, and I never have.'' I shrugged nervously.

''Darren and I had a bet over when you would break out of your shell, it seems that I had more faith in you than he did.'' Mirth was visible in her eyes.

''What? Really? You were playing me this whole time! No fair!'' I replied indignantly finally able to be more myself around her.

She only burst into laughter. I had always wondered how this woman came to marry Darren, she seemed so serious all the time, but after this event, it all made it clear for me. They were perfect for each other. From that point on, she and I were really close knit, Roman and I were closer to Altara, while the other two were closer to Darren. Overall however, they were a relatively harmonious family, and they had welcomed me like one of their own.