3:00am, Scarlet's POV
I opened my eyes, and looked to my left. Severus was sound asleep next to me, chest rising and falling as he breathed.
I held my breath as I pulled myself quietly out of the bed. I threw on my silk nightrobe, and tiptoed to the door. I looked back at Sev's sleeping form, and eased the bedroom door open. I squeezed through, and closed it silently behind me.
I expertly walked down the stairs, managing to not make a sound. I glanced around, adjusting my eyes to the darkness of the house. I walked down the back hallway by the stairs, until I reached the kitchen. I manually put on a pot of water.
In what felt like minutes, it was boiling enough, so I picked it up and placed it on the counter. I grabbed a mug, and a tea bag, and poured the water into it. I gripped it cautiously, and with another glance around, I exited the kitchen.
I sipped my tea as I walked into the living room. The moon was reflecting through the large window as I sat down on the window ledge, looking out.
I couldn't sleep. Obviously.
Too much on my mind.
After Severus had told me what had occurred in the meeting, I was stunned. I was without words, speechless. I had no idea what to say.
What could I say? 'Go ahead, Sev, turn me in, take me to the Dark Lord.'
I sighed. There was no way I could say that. And the thing is, he wouldn't do that. I know he wouldn't....would he?
I mentally reprimanded myself for thinking such thoughts. He loves me. He will protect me.
I clutched my mug tighter in frustration.
Why?! Why was I so important to the Dark Lord? I was just a girl with different magical abilities. And now because of his selfish priorities, the only man I've ever truly loved is put in a difficult situation, one that leaves him with an almost impossible decision to make.
I felt a tear slide down my cheek silently. I couldn't allow him to be killed. I had to be strong, and determined. I had to do something.
My mind was telling me not to go through with what I was thinking, but I knew I had to do it. For the sake of Severus' life.
"Accio wand." I whispered shakily. A second later, my wand was clutched in my hand. I summoned some clothes, and dressed myself quickly. I put my mug in the kitchen, and ran a hand through my hair. I walked back out to the living room, and stepped in front of the fireplace. I looked over my shoulder toward the stairs, choking back a sob.
"Sev, just know I'm doing this because I love you." I muttered out into the empty room. Taking a huge breath in and then out, I grabbed some floo powder, and took a step into the fireplace. I threw the powder down.
"Malfoy Manor."
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I hesitantly stepped out of a different fireplace, and was met by the confused face of Narcissa Malfoy.
After a passing moment, she spoke.
"Who are you, sweetheart?" she asked kindly.
I gulped, before summoning all my courage. "Scarlet. Scarlet Kingsley."
As I told her my name, her eyes widened.
"You're Scarlet Kingsley?!"
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Sev's POV
I awoke with a start. Something felt strange.
I jumped out of the bed, and with a quick wave of my wand, I was dressed.
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Something Different. (Severus Snape/Student Story)
FanfictionMeet Scarlet Lila Kingsley. She's been a pureblood, tough as nails, witch most of her life, because she's had no choice. As she enters her seventh year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, things seem to be changing, and in a different way...