The Chronicles of Savanna Black

Chapter 4- Snivellus

 I wasn’t sure how to react or what to do, but somehow, I took Professor Lupin’s hand and he helped me to my feet. We walked inside the castle and headed to his office, where we sat down.

“Tea?” he offered.

“I..I suppose.” I said and he smiled at me.

Not once did I receive a smile from any of the professors, well except for Professor Flitwick, when I mastered one charm, after teaching us for five minutes.

“I heard what happened, Savanna and can I just say, that my deepest sympathy is with you.” he said.

“Thank you.” I said.

“I knew your uncle.” he said. “He was two years older than I was. He was really smart and caring.”

“Yes, he is.” I agreed and took a sip from the cup that he gave me.

“Did I scare you, that day at the train?” he asked.

“Er..no, professor. I was just upset that day.” I answered.

“It is very understandable that you are upset, Savanna.” he said and I nodded. “So, why were you levitating Mr. Weasley?” he asked, his eyes twinkling a bit.

“They’ve been trying to help me but I wanted to be left alone.” I answered and he chuckled.

“You do remind me of someone else, Savanna.” Professor Lupin said and a Daily Prophet fell out from his table.

For a moment, none of us spoke. He was looking back and forth at Sirius Black’s face and mine and I knew it was only a matter of time before he would put two and two together. I placed my cup of tea on the table.

“He’s my father.” I finally said.

“I know.” he answered with a sigh. “Have you..did you meet him?” he asked.

“I never got to meet my mother and father.” I answered.

“I’m sure your mother will be proud of you, Savanna.” he said.

“Did you know my mother too?” I asked.

“Ah, she’s one of the most beautiful girls in Hogwarts. She was a year younger than us.” he answered.

“Professor?” I asked and he looked at me.

“You said my mother was a year younger than you, when you were in Hogwarts…did you..have you happened to meet a girl named Lily?” I asked and his eyebrows raised and then smiled.

“Why, yes, Savanna. There was no one in Hogwarts who didn’t know Lily Evans. I’m sure you know her son too..” he said and I nodded.

“Harry Potter.” I said and he nodded.

“Why are you asking about Lily?” he asked, speaking the name with admiration.

“I was named after her. My mother was in league with her I was told.” I said.

Before any word was said, the bell rung and I stood up. Professor Lupin and I looked at each other and an understanding passed. I nodded and left his office, still thinking about my mother.

“Savanna, are you alright?” Harry asked as I bumped into him and Ron, pity and something else on his face.

“Y-yes, I am, Harry.” I answered. “Er, I..better..” I began.

“You always leave, Savanna.” Harry mused.

“I just don’t want to..well, disturb you and Ron. I have to..” I began.