Always (The story of Liliana Minerva Snape)

Secret Revealed and the Kiss

Draco loved being a prefect. It meant that he could finally have power over Potter; for Liliana it meant that she could keep a closer eye on Harry and his friends. The ministry has introduced itself into Hogwarts, allowing the minister's undersecretary to become Defense against the Dark arts teacher. She immediately took to action, giving Harry detention for a week.

One day in the Great Hall, Liliana was interrupted by Hermione. "Liliana, may I have a word with you.", said Hermione in annoyed tone. Draco narrowed his eyes as Liliana stood up from the Slytherin table to follow Hermione out into the main hall.

"I need you to come with me to discuss the prohibited disciplinary actions that Umbridge has done to a student." Hermione said as they stood by the main entrance.

"You mean she did something to Potter?" Liliana said as she looked around to see if anyone was overhearing their conversations. Hermione nodded.

"Yes. Horrible, it is. There is a scar on his hand cause of it."

"Well then, what are you waiting for, we should go to your head of house. Minerva is in the order and lies Harry unlike others." Said Liliana

They walked to the front of the Great Hall and discussed the actions taken by Umbridge. Both the prefects acted as though they were arguing with each other as they discussed the dilemma. Aunt Minerva nodded and told them that she would see to it. Both of them then departed ways to their house table.

As Liliana sat down, Draco asked her what Granger wanted.

"Oh, she was upset that I scared a first year and giving him detention with Snape." Liliana said sarcastically as her aunt swiftly walked out of the Great Hall. Draco and the rest of the group laughed and then silence cloaked the Great Hall. They all quickly crowded the main entrance.

"What is it exactly are you insinuating?" asked Umbridge as they both climbed the stairs.

"I'm merely requesting that when it comes to MY students, that you conform to the prescribed disciplinary practices." Said her Aunt

"So silly of me but, it sounds that you're questioning my authority in my own classroom, Minerva" said Umbridge as she climbed a step, allowing her to look down at her Aunt Minerva. Liliana clenched her fist.

"Not at all, Delores." as her aunt took a step to even themselves on the steps." Merely your medieval practices."

"I'm sorry, dear but, to question my practices is to question the ministry and by extension the minister himself! I am a tolerant woman but, the one thing I will not stand for is disloyalty."

Minerva took a step back and in defeat whispered, "Disloyalty?"

Liliana moved through the crowd instinctively. Harry looked at her, however, she focused on Umbridge, as she declared the minister would want to interfere with the practices of this school.

"Excuse me, Professor Umbridge. Hogwarts and its staff have always been loyal and have never once, thought to question the ministry nor the minister himself." Liliana said as to attempt Umbridge from completely letting the loon Fudge into Hogwarts.

"Ah, quite right, Ms. Prince, however, Cornelius would want to weed and destroy the lies the school has collected throughout the past few years. Lies, for example, the ones you have said to your peers and classmates, Ms. Prince."

Liliana moved up to the stairs as directed by Umbridge. "Me? Professor."

"Yes, you have been telling lies to them haven't you." Umbridge grabbed her robes and moved her in front center, still a hand grasped onto her robes. The crowd of Gryffindors and Slytherins were whispering except Draco, whom gave her a sympathetic look, and Harry, whom gave her a very confused and angered look.