Love From The Soul (Severus Snape x OC)

Chapter 3

I see the curse coming right at me, the conscious decision to do something about it never comes to me in time. I can feel my magic protesting as this dark spell hits me and seems to plunge into my very core, clawing its way through my soul. I only see white, but I am still aware. The pain rips through me like a knife through someone's meal, and I can feel a deafening headache as I scream in agony. I can feel someone holding me, but I can't hear their voice, I only feel the darkness consuming me, eating the light inside my being slowly.

I wake up suddenly with a huge gasp, and it takes me a moment to realize that it was only a flashback inside a dream. My head is spinning, and I can feel the memory of that event enveloping me in a small veil of sorrow. I let out a long sigh, before collecting my thoughts and getting out of bed. When I stand up, I almost tumble to the floor, but I catch myself in time and only end up violently stepping forward. After a little bit of wobbling I start getting back to normal and start dressing up and preparing myself for the day. As I go to grab the door, I remember forgetting my eye patch and hurry back to my bedside table to retrieve it. I hastily put it on and bolt down the corridor in direction of the great hall.

When I finally make my way to the teacher's table, I notice that I had actually gotten there later than i did the previous day. I sigh internally before finally settling down at the same spot between professor Snape and Minerva.

 *Huh, now that i think about it, i'm fairly certain only Snape didn't actually require that I use his first name like everyone else.*

 I don't dwell much on it and start eating. 

Not much time had passed before I felt my hunger leave me entirely. It didn't take divination to know the source of the problem. The shock of this morning's flashback had taken away any will to eat I might have had. I frown a little before setting down my utensils and sitting back on my chair. 

"Is something the matter Alzenia?" Minerva asks me while looking mildly concerned. I muster a small smile and answer ''I'm perfectly fine, I simply think that the emotions of teaching are overwhelming me a little, but I will settle down eventually. It's only the second day after all.''

She looks visibly reassured and I'm glad she didn't notice anything. ''Well that's perfectly normal, it was a bit the same for me when I started. You should be back to normal in a few weeks.'' 

I smile a little wider and nod at her statement. I give one last pitiful glance at my food, before finally deciding on heading early to my classroom. I never noticed the dark eyes following me out of the hall, and I simply hurried to my teaching quarters once I was out of sight. 

When I get to my class I notice black animal resting on my desk. It was my 'owl'. Well it wasn't exactly an owl, but it was my familiar. It was a jet black owl with piercing blue eyes that reminded of a dragon's gaze. It had bat wings and a scaly tail that was just long enough to be able to swish back and forth. Its legs were slightly longer than a normal owl and its claws were long and sharp. I look at it more closely and notice that it is carrying a letter.

 ''I haven't seen you in a while now haven't I? What have you got here?'' I take the letter from its claws.'' Thank you Narvath.'' I scratch the top of her head lightly and she lets out a small coo that sounded almost like a rumble. I then open the letter.

Dear Alzenia,

Its me, Dempsey Callidus. You know, your old friend? Who am I kidding, there's no way you forgot me. I am writing because we have lost touch for quite a long time. I have recently learned that you started working at Hogwarts, so since I knew of your whereabouts, I thought it would be nice to contact you again. I am currently working in Britain under the S.W.I.C, or in other words, the Secret Wizarding Investigation Council. Don't worry your pretty head, I'm totally allowed to tell you this, trust me. I got permission from the higher ups of the council since I told them you were trustworthy and was able to prove my case as well. I'm sure its just as impossible to pierce your mind and soul now than in our youth. You always had that capacity that no one else seemed to have and I never understood it, but hey, it saved our asses more than once so I'm not complaining.