Independent [SS x OC ]

Chapter 6

Over the next 6 months, Shacklebolt and I arranged meetings every Saturday until the next school year at Hogwarts. He had given me my books that I would need in my first year so I could study them and get up to speed with the whole concept of being a witch.

"I will attend on 2 conditions." I said.

"There is no guarantee they will be fulfilled, but I can try." Shacklebolt asked, crossing his arms.

"I must have my medications with me," I held up a figure, signifying that that was my first request. He gave a nod.

"Done."

"And I have to have a room in the basement or something and away from other people." I stated, throwing up a second finger. He turned his head slightly and narrowed his eyes.

"I can see about that. Like I said before, there is no guarantee." I gave a nod.

"I am a vicious person when sharing a room with others." I noted. He gave a nod.

"I will no longer be able to meet with you. I have much to do at the Ministy. Nora will help you from now on. She will take you to London to get your wand and such a day before you depart for Hogwarts." He said. I nodded in response.

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- Snape's POV -

Head Mistress, Minerva McGonagall call the head of houses to a meeting as we prepared for the end of the year. I stood with my co-workers, Flitwick, head of Ravenclaw, Longbottom, head of Gryffindore, and Hughes, head of Hufflepuff.

Minerva stood and addressed us.

"Good evening," she began. "I have received intelligence that we will have a new student with us next year. She will be attending first year classes as any young witch or wizard would. However," she paused and looked at each of us.

"She is 16. She had been found just outside of London, having quite a bit of magic skills.

She has made the request that she stay away from the other students. She mentioned she doesn't do well with other people her age or younger."

"And, what does this have to do with us?" Longbottom asked.

"If it comes to be true that she doesn't fit quite right that she will stay with her head of house." She finally said, eyeing us for a reaction. Hughes was the first to speak.

"I am willing to accept these terms," She said with a shrug.

A student. Sharing quarters with her head of house. This would be interesting. With a 25% chance of of being sorted into Slytherin, I figured there would be no harm. Though, if she was put with me, there would be zero tolerance for foolishness and mess.

"I agree," I stated my conclusion. Flitwick and Longbottom agreed as well.

Minerva smiled.

"You are to be patient with her and help her as best as you can when she arrives. You all know what the rules are. I expect you to follow them" She said before dismissing us.

25% chance.