Chapter 3

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I woke up to Carla not being in my arms. I sat straight up and started to panic. Then, I saw that she was peacefully sleeping in her crib. I sighed lightly and sat back down.

Right at that moment, Madame Pomfrey came out of her little office and went to check on Carla.

"Now Severus, when she wakes up I need you to mix this nourishment potion into her formula. She will be needing this nourishment potion for the next month or so, then we will see how she is doing." 

She hands me a little vial of this greenish potion, which I set on the bedside table.

"Will she be alright though?"

"After healing from the broken bones and getting her healthy."

"Will she have any long lasting damage?"

"She may have a limp because the break in her ankle was so bad and since it didn't heal properly. As of right now, it is to early to know for sure."

I sighed and walked over to the crib that held my beautiful daughter.  She had her eyes shut and her little hand holding on to the blanket. I leaned down and gave her a small kiss on the head. I went back over to the bed I slept at and changed her into an outfit.

Picking her up, I rocked her gently and then I took out my wand and conjured up a little playpen with a lot of toys for her to play with before I put her down for her afternoon nap

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Picking her up, I rocked her gently and then I took out my wand and conjured up a little playpen with a lot of toys for her to play with before I put her down for her afternoon nap. After putting her in the playpen, I sat at a nearby desk and started to write out a schedule for Carla. Gotta get down a schedule for her well-being. Then, I  started to write it on a piece of parchment paper.

I look over and see that Carla was chewing on one of her bunny ears. Taking out a magic camera I took a quick picture of her.

Walking over to her playpen, I just stood there and watched her for a few. Yeah I know, creepy, but its a special moment for me.

Going over to Poppy's office, I knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

"Hi, Poppy."

"Well, hello Severus. Is there something wrong?"

"No no. Well... kind of, I guess."

"Well, what is it?"

"How do I actually take care of a 5 month old?"

"Well first off, you have to show that you love and care about her. I know its not who are, but your gonna have to get over it. Second off, make sure you give enough attention. By then you should be able to take good care of your daughter."

"Thank you so much Poppy. Oh, by the way, can you watch Carla please?"

"Yes, but where are you going."

I smirked "I have some unfinished business that I need to take care of."

With that, I turned around sharply. Walking over to Carla, I gave her a small kiss on the head. Going over to the fireplace, I grabbed a handfull of floo powder. Throwing the powder down and saying "Gloria Richmond Place." I spun into a tight thin tunnel of darkness before I landed in her front living room. 

When I landed, I saw that the house was a complete mess. Then, I saw that Gloria was lying on the couch in front of an old tv that was showing static. I then heard this tiny whimper come from a closet just off of the living room. 

Going over to the door, I flung it open. I wasn't prepared for what I saw in there. There was this tiny girl crouched in the corner of the closet shivering from the coldness. From what I could see, she was covered in scars and bruises, not to mention filthy. That is when I heard a cough behind me. Turning around and making sure to block the doorway, I saw that Gloria was standing there clearly drunk out of her mind.

"What are you doing here Severus?"

"I came to talk about out daughter."

"Did you not read what I said on that damn note I put on her?!"

"I did, but I want to talk about how badly you have mistreated her! Right now, she is in the hospital recovering from malnutrition and broken bones."

"Does my face look like I care?"

"Your face looks like your drunk."

"Can you get the hell out of my house please."

"Not till you give me an explanation on why you treated her so badly. She is just a freaking baby!"

"She wouldn't shut the hell up! Now that I gave you what you want. I want you to leave my house, so that little heathen behind you can clean my house."

"You are not fit to be a mother!"

Turning around I, gently picked the little girl up and set her in front of me.

"What is your name little girl?"

"M-My name is Aspen Joy."

"How old are you?"

"I-I am 8 years old."

"Would you like to get away from here?"

"Y-yes please sir."

Taking off my cloak, I put it around her shoulder and picked her, putting her on my hip. I started walking towards the fireplace, but then I felt something glass hit my back. Turning around I saw that there was glass surrounding me and Gloria with a smirk on her face.

I pulled out my wand and cast a binding spell on her. She fell to the ground and I turned around and got the powder. Getting into the fireplace, I threw down the powder and shouted "Hogwarts Hospital Wing." That is when we spun into a tight black tunnel. We both landed in the hospital wing fireplace. I stepped to see a shocked Poppy looking at me.



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