Young! Severus Snape x Reader x Tom Riddle

Chapter 3- The Feast

Chapter 3- The Feast

Just as Dumbledore finished his praise, the table transformed into a buffet of all types of food, ranging for salads to seafood. My eyes twinkled and I began to dig in, placing food on the plates of Tommy, Sevy and Lucy who barely moved. I motioned for them to eat before turning my attention to my own plate.

Severus POV~

Who is this girl? Why is she being so nice? Lucius told me she was like an older sister to him but she's charming in a way I can't explain. She captivates me like Lily but instead of a warm breeze in a meadow she comes like a storm... and I kind of like it? When she was dancing I almost lost my composure when her (e/c) twinkled in the candle light and I could see so much joy and she was just so. So. Alive! Her supple (s/c) glowed and a sort of orange halo formed around her (h/t)(h/c) and she was beautiful. If only I could see Lily like that.

Tom POV~

... Interesting.

Normal POV~

"Oohhh dessert time!" I exclaimed gleefully as my dinner plate cleared and became a clean white bowl. I grabbed the ice cream scoop and made myself a large sundae. I looked at my new first years and quickly guessed what each would like. A fruit tart for Lucius, a strawberry cheesecake for Tom and a blackberry pie with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream for Severus. They looked at me confused but I smiled and pointed with my dessert spoon before digging into my ice cream. They quietly ate their desserts and enjoyed it.

Time skip~

"MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION!" Dumbledore spoke over the noise of kids talking and yelling across tables. Everyone was now finished stuffing their faces and some to the point that they looked like they were going to vomit, mostly the first years who couldn't control themselves from trying everything. "It is now time to head to your dorms for lights out! If any of you have upset stomachs please inform your house head and they shall provide you with some potions provided by Madam Pomfrey, Hogwarts skilled nurse," He said gesturing to an older lady who was dressed in a maroon dress and a white apron and a white bonnet. She bowed slightly and walked towards the Hufflepuff table gathering the group to head to their dorm. Professor McGonagall stood in front of the Gryffindor table and gathered her group. Professor Flitwick, a tiny dwarf with a bushy beard stood patiently for the Ravenclaw and Professor Slughorn quietly gathered the Slytherins with the help of Simon and myself.

"May all of you have sweet dreams tonight! And a lucky first day of classes tomorrow. Your timetables will be handed to you in the morning, please listen for instructions from your Head of the House and prefects. Goodnight!" Dumbledore stated leaving the dining hall with other professors.

"All right. (y/n). Simon if you would guide them back please. I seem to have forgotten for my first day of lessons tomorrow and must prepare. The stomach potions are by the fireplace," Professor Slughorn sighed tiredly.

"We understand sir. All right please follow me! Do not stray. You'll find that the castle isn't welcoming to wandering students at night!" I ordered, inciting fear in the first years who were lagging behind on full stomachs. I began the walk to the dungeons, Simon offering to be the caboose in case the first years fall behind. Once we made our way to the entrance I whispered the password and allowed everyone to enter first before joining Simon in the back with the last of the students. I walked to the front of the group by the fireplace which was lit and filled the room with a warm orange glow and the warmth made it harder for everyone to stay awake.

"Okay I'll make this quick! If you have a stomach ache there are potions in this box please pick one up on your way to your beds. Boys are to the left where Simon will be showing you and girls will be on the right, you'll follow me. First off, everyone grab a pamphlet and a snake charm and DO NOT allow any of the other houses to take it from you!" I instructed as I waited until all the first years grabbed one. "Now you may activate it with a drop of blood or spit, blood makes the bond stronger and you can ask many of the older students that used blood it was worth it. Anyways the pamphlet will allow you to stay ahead of the other houses, afterall us Slytherin must be the best and I'll make sure we stay as such."