Harry Potter's Twin

Chapter 17

Got bored in my afternoon classes, and managed to type the whole chapter... whoops. 

The rest of the break off was quiet. I roamed the halls when Sev was grading papers, and even found some passages that lead out of the school! I'm not quite sure where they go though. I think I'll try them when it gets a bit warmer out, seeing as it's low thirties and upper twenties now. I am no longer wearing leggings to class, it is sweatpant season, and the dungeons get so cold that I need to wear a coat, hat and gloves just to keep warm! It was ridiculous how cold it was down here. I had actually ended up putting around ten blankets on me so I could be warm during the night, before Sev saw the pile on my bed and charmed my room to always be the temperature I want it. I was so thankful, that I ended up helping him grade papers. That way we could actually spend some time together. We wouldn't get much time once school started back up again.

The day before break ended, I told Sev my views on telling everyone about the adoption. I was completely fine with it. I knew what the outcome would be, and I knew that it wouldn't bother me. I didn't care if kids were rude to me, or insulted me for being adopted by the man known as the "dungeon bat". It wouldn't bother me. Sev had asked me over and over again if I was sure, before giving up and flooding us to dumbledore. He was extremely happy to say the least. It would be interesting to have a parent on staff again. As he put it, all while clapping his hands together in a way that kind of resembled a retarded seal. Just really weird. We agreed on announcing it at supper the first day back from break. That way we would be able to tell everyone at once, instead of some now and some later. It was a good plan I'll admit, but I was a bit scared to tell you the truth. I just wasn't sure how Harry, Ron and Hermione would react. I had planned on telling them as soon as I saw them together, but I don't know how long or when that would be. I was actually scared that they would not want to be my friend any more. I mean, think about it. Harry Potter, the boy - who - lived, not even wanting to be friends with his own sister! He doesn't know I'm his sister yet because the ministry of magic wants to keep it quiet. Quite stupid if you ask me. I would much rather that my brother knows he has a sister. I thought all of this as I layed in bed, staring at the ceiling. I guess my mind had accidentally connected with Sev's, because the next thing I know, he is running into my room in only his black slacks and a white t - shirt. I sat down on my bed and picked me up. I don't weigh much, considering I was starved most of my life, but not alarmingly light. Sev started to kind of rock me, while I was sitting on his lap. He wiped my face, and started saying soothing things into my ears. I hadn't realised that I was crying until he started wiping my face.

"Hey, hey hey. Please don't cry!" Sev said, still rocking me back and forth. "I'm sure they will support you no matter what happens. And if they don't, I will be here for you every step of the way."

Thanks. It's nice to know that there is someone there for me when things get complicated. I said, starting to feel sleepy.

"You're welcome. Now you need to get some sleep young lady. We have a big day ahead of us." Sev said, tucking me back into bed.

I nodded and rolled over onto my side. I was tired, but knew that sleep wouldn't come to me that easy. It never does. I wish it would though. I layed in bed for maybe another two hours, before sleep finally consumed me, and I gladly welcomed it.

The next morning was a bit interesting. I got up with my alarm, and still groggy with sleep, forgot that there was a door to my room. I ran into the door a couple times before opening it and collapsing on the couch. I was about to fall back asleep, but Severus was against that. It took several minutes of persuading and threatening, but I finally got up. I was tired, hungry, cold and irritable. Not a good combination at all. I slowly walked back to my room, and put on a pair of black sweatpants, a random t- shirt from my drawer, and found my All American Rejects sweatshirt. I put on a pair of fuzzy socks and my black and grey rose converse. I pulled a brush through my hair and put it in a very messy bun on the top of my head. I went into the bathroom and brushed my teeth, then went back out to the living room.