All participants were asked to not reveal to anyone any information about Tom and Scarlett. Tom shared the same eyes with his sister, only his hair was lighter, almost red.
He was easily passed for a young Weasley, so nobody questioned the presence of young Tom. All Members knew the truth though, except from Severus.
It was early in the Morning of Christmas Eve and Molly was cooking breakfast in the kitchen, with her little helper on his stool right next to her.
Severus Snape opened the door and entered.
- Good Morning, Severus dear, shall I prepare you coffee?
- Yes Molly, thank you. Oh you have another Weasley ?! he asked in surprise eyeing Tom.
- Good morning Mr. Severus, he replied with a shy smile but provided no further explanations.
Molly served him his coffee and started to explain about Tom, when Scarlett entered the room.
- Good morning, she greeted cheerfully. Her hair was wet, obviously she had ran a quick shower.
Tom stormed towards her and she picked him up leaving Severus with wide eyes.
- I see you have met with Professor Snape, Tom, she told him.
- Yes, he likes his coffee black like you!
Severus was looking at them, observing them and he whispered:
- Don't tell me he is your son.
He wasn't accusing in his tone, he was just astonished. He was certain that his student had a secret. She was mature, very mature not only for her age but in general.
She put Tom down, and went to fill a cup with coffee.
She looked to her Professor and replied.
- No, he is my little brother, but no one shall know.
She explained to him the story behind and ask him to keep all details to himself.
He nodded in acceptance. It took a great deal of self sacrifice, love and devotion to give up your young years in order to take fully care of a younger sibling. They has a 10 years gaps and she had promised that she wouldn't leave him for any reason.
They enjoyed staying all together for Christmas. Even Severus decided to stay.
He liked young Tom very much. The child despite being brought up by another child... was very well mannered, very kind and very bright. Tom was able to perform simple spells without the use of wand or speaking up the incantation, which was a very rare gift. Apart from Dumbledore, only Severus had fully mastered wandless and non verbal magic, so he enjoyed teaching Tom. He was of course strict as always, but Tom didn't mind very much, since he learned new things.
Soon Christmas break was over, and Scarlett returned to Hogwarts, much to Tom's dislike.
But summer was approaching, so he would be able to spend time with his sister for almost 3 months.
Scarlett managed to score perfectly in her exams making her instantly Slytherin's Pride.
Even Professor Snape congratulated her, before departing for her summer holidays at the Burrow.
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A marriage of convenience.
FanfictionScarlett has moved to Scotland with her little brother, since they lost their father. It was the only way to claim custody of her little brother, since she was considered of age. She meets with Professor Dumbledore in order to attend Hogwarts, alth...
