Carly floated through the weeks, just barely getting by. Her dreams were controlling her, making It impossible to get proper sleep. Her newfound lack of sleep curbed her appetite, and carly found herself going for days without meals. Her dormmates were growing impatient with her daily nightmares, so it was no surprise to Carly when 2 months after school had started she was called to the head masters office.
Sitting in the plush armchair across from dumbledore's desk, Carly was a ball of nerves
This is it, he is going to expel me and im going to be homeless.. As if on que, soft orchestral sounds filled the room.
Carly looked over at Snape in the chair next to her, but his face gave away no hints. He must have sensed her panicked staring, because he shot her a glance, raising his eyebrow as if to ask her what she wanted. Can he not hear it? What if he does? Conceal it carly! Dont feel , dont feel!
His raven eyes met her grey ones, and carly quickly averted her gaze, her knuckles turning white as she gripped the chair to control her panicking subconcience.
It was then Dumbledore entered the room, his robes billowing behind his tiny frame as he took his seat at his desk. Miss Elise, Severus, thank you for joining me. I'll keep this straight to the point, I have been getting complaints from fellow slytherins regarding miss Elise's daily nightmares. Her screaming has apparently been keeping her dormmates awake, and quite frankly, I have had enough with the constant complaints. It was at this point Carly was sure she was doomed, the orchestra grew louder. Dumbledore stopped then, tilting his head up. Do you hear that? He regarded Severus with a curious tone. I do in fact hear it albus, and I also know for a fact it is coming from miss. Elise he smirked in her direction, basking in her obvious discomfort as both sets of eyes fell on her. Miss elise is there something you wish to tell me? Dumbledore asked, voice full of tenderness. Will I be expelled sir? Please say no please say no
The orchestra grew louder still, consuming the room in a beautiful symphony. No miss Elise, you will not be expelled. However, there is the matter of your housing situation. But first, Severus could you fetch the poor girl a calming drought, so that we may finish this meeting? Snape nodded curtly, and promptly left the room. Now, miss elise I need you to explain what is going on here. His eyes were fixed on hers intently, and Carly shrunk in her seat. Well sir there isn't much to explain. I can't control these powers I have, nor do I know what they are. I've had them for as long as I can remember. My adoptive parents never told me anything about my parents, and I don't remember anything about them myself. All I know is when I do not control my emotions, music fills the room. Like when I am very happy or depressed or scared. I don't know what it is or how to stop it! Carly sobbed into her palms, tears pouring down her cheeks. It was all too much, to explain something she knew nothing about, to try and force herself to remember her parents when she knew she couldn't. Miss elise I have never seen a case like this before. All I can recommend is that you do some research in the library, find out more about your heritage. I myself will see what I can find out. But I must ask you to try to control your emotions, for if this knowledge falls into the wrong hands you will be in grave danger. His eyes bore into hers, and carly nodded wiping the last of the tears from her cheeks. Snape reentered the office, vial in hand. Drink was all he said before sitting back in his chair. Carly downed the vial, and the music stopped altogether. Dumbledore clapped his hands together before folding them on his desk. Now, back to the reason I called you here. Due to the number of complaints I have received, I will be making separate living quarters for you. You are not to speak to anyone of this, nor are you to tell anyone but your head of house and of course myself the password into your living quarters. As for the nightmares (and the issue we discussed earlier) I think it is best for you to start occlumency lessons with professor snape, as well as learn to brew a calming drought for yourself. Any questions? Carly shook her head, while snape looked at dumbledore baffled. Did I miss something? He inquired, brow raised. Nothing to be concerned with severus, I trust you can show miss elise to her new quarters? Snape stood from his chair, leaving dumbledores question unanswered. Carly quickly left her chair, giving dumbledore a nodded fair well as she bolted down the steps after snape
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