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ThePureBloodPrincess · 03-18-2011, 07:19 AM

Sorry for the wait!

Chapter Nine - The Offer She Couldn't Refuse
Izabella lay face down on her bed, her forehead resting on her folded arms. Her black hair had escaped her bun and was messily sprawled across her face. There was a knock at the door causing her to look up and wipe her face. Brushing her fingers through her hair she sighed and mumbled towards the door, lying on her side.

Harry entered the room slowly and cautiously, his eyebrows knitted together.
“Harry.” Izabella said surprised, sitting up on the edge of the bed and smiling warily.
“I just... I wanted...” Harry sighed and walked over to her, sitting down beside her. “I don't... hate you or anything.” he said looking at her. “I don't care who your brother is or who you worked for.”

Izabella smiled.
“Thank you, Harry.” she whispered, wiping a hand across her cheek as a tear dripped down her face.
“Just as long as there is no more surprises.” he said making Izabella laugh.
“I may as well start from the beginning then.” she sighed. “A few months after Severus was born my mother disappeared for a while, I never found out why but when she came back she was pregnant with me. I never knew who my real father was so I took my mother's maiden name. My... step dad brought me up as his own and growing up I never thought much of it... I met Lily when I was about six and we were best friends since then. I grew up, went to Hogwarts. I maybe wasn't as well behaved as your mother... I blame Sirius.” Izabella grinned at Harry who laughed and shook his head.

With a smile Izabella placed a hand on Harry's shoulder and squeezed gently. Then she stood up and walked over to her bag picking up a large, faded photo album.

“A late birthday present.” she smiled handing it to Harry who held it gently in his hands for a moment then opened it onto the first page. Smiling back at him were six teenagers, all standing by the Hogwarts Lake.

James Potter stood in the middle of the group, his black hair sticking up at the back. One of his arms was around Remus Lupin's shoulder who looked less scarred than the man Harry knew. On James' other side Lily Evans stood looking up at him with her green eyes, her fiery red hair swaying in the breeze. She smiled at the camera then reached up on her tip toes and kissed James' cheek. Next to Lily stood Izabella her pale skin glowing in the sun and her black hair flowing down her back. Her arms were wrapped around Sirius' waist who stood grinning at the camera with one hand placed deep in his pocket. On the other side of Lupin, Harry's jaw clenched as he looked at Peter Pettigrew who stood timidly at the end of the row.

Harry glared at the man he had come to detest, for a moment, then turned his attention back to his parents and felt his face flush and his throat tighten.

Izabella smiled gently then stepped forward and placed at hand on his arm.
“I'll leave you to look through them.” she said quietly.
“Izabella I can't take this. This must be all of your pictures” he said croakily.
“I have the memories Harry. It would be selfish for me to keep the photos as well.” she smiled then turned and left the room, shutting the door quietly behind her.

Izabella paused outside the door, taking a deep breath before smiling to herself and walking down the hallway. As she reached the first floor the twins, Ron, Hermione and Ginny were stomping along towards her, all mumbling to themselves.

“What's going on?” Izabella asked.
“Dumbledore's just got here and we're not aloud to listen.” Hermione explained. Ginny sighed.
“Where's Harry?” asked Ron.
“He's in my room... He's just looking at something.” Izabella said carefully. Hermione nodded understandingly then pushed Ron into Ginny's room smiling at Izabella. She returned the smiled then walked down the stairs, meeting Sirius at the bottom.

“Dumbledore wants to speak to you.” he said taking her hand. She stepped towards him and kissed his lips softly.
“You okay?” he asked, his expression soft. She nodded then walked into the kitchen glaring at Snape then sitting down next to Sirius.
“Don't be childish Izabella.” Snape said rolling his eyes. She ignored him and turned to smile at Dumbledore who was sitting across from her.

“Glad to be back?” he asked her his electric eyes twinkling. Izabella laughed then turned towards Sirius.
“Definitely.” she said smiling.

Dumbledore grinned then leant forward in his chair, resting his chin on his long fingers.
“I wish to ask you something Izabella.” he said watching her over the top of his glasses. She nodded, frowning slightly. Sirius sat back in his chair his arms folded and his face confused. Snape watched Izabella closely, his eyebrow arched.

“I would like you to come to Hogwarts, to teach.” Dumbledore said carefully. Izabella gasped slightly.
“Me? Teach?” she said doubtfully whilst Sirius scowled.
“It will be mostly part time. Unfortunately the Ministry doesn't believe I am capable of hiring teachers any more so they have appointed Dolores Umbridge as Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher. However when she is taking care of her Ministry business she will need someone to take her lessons.” Dumbledore explained, a note of bitterness in his voice.

Izabella listened carefully, thinking. She would be closer to Harry, but further away from Sirius. She looked at Sirius, chewing her lip slightly. He looked back at her and smiled gently.
“You should take it.” he said quietly, holding her hand then kissing it softly. She raised her eyebrows in surprise.
“Really?” she asked. He nodded then leaned forward and kissed her forehead. Izabella put her hand on his cheek and smiled then looked at Dumbledore and grinned.
“I'll do it.” she said laughing slightly.

Sirius smirked at Snape.
“Your little sister has managed to get a job teaching Defence before you.” he said raising his eyebrow. Snape scowled then stood up and walked slowly over to the door, pausing to stop and nod at Dumbledore, ignore Sirius, and flicker a half smile towards Izabella.

“Good night Iz.” he said. She smiled as he used her childhood nickname.
“Night Sev.” she replied, lifting her hand in a wave.

“I guess I shall see you in September then.” Dumbledore said happily grinning then walking out of the kitchen. He stopped to greet Mrs Weasley as she came down the stairs then left through the front door, following Snape out of Grimauld Place.

Izabella and Sirius came into the hallway, their hands interlaced and Izabella watching Sirius carefully.
“What did Dumbledore want?” Harry asked. They looked up and saw Harry, Hermione and Ron leaning over the bannister of the second floor. Sirius and Izabella exchanged a look then she looked up at them beaming.

“I'm going to be your new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher in September.” she said grinning.
“That's fantastic!”
“Seriously?”
“Bloody hell!” Came the reply from above making Izabella laugh.

Everyone gathered in the kitchen to announce the news and to celebrate. Izabella mingled, thanking people when they congratulated her until she saw the person she was looking for. Sirius sat in the corner of the room, staring at the wall opposite him. She sat down next to him, handing him a bottle of Butterbeer.

“I'm so proud of you.” he said before she could speak. “It's a great oppurtunity for you.”
Izabella smiled and placed her hand on his.
“I'll miss you.” she said quietly, looking up at him from under her eyelashes. Sirius barked a laugh.
“You coped without me for 14 years.” he said grinning. She shoved him playfully and laughed.
“Oh shut up.” she stopped and looked up at him. He put down his bottle and took her face in his hands leaning his face forward and kissing her passionately. His hand moved to her waist, pulling her towards him.

The room became quiet as everyone stopped and watched, Mrs Weasley and Hermione 'aah'ing, Harry and Lupin beaming, the twins wolf-whistling loudly. Izabella giggled as Sirius wrapped his arms around her grinning broadly.
She sighed happily as she looked around the room, at her new family.

Emileyn · 03-18-2011, 03:33 PM

Awe, that was precious! Great post! Please PAMS!

ThePureBloodPrincess · 03-18-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeyn<33

Awe, that was precious! Great post! Please PAMS!

Thankyou!

I will

Lady of the Lake · 03-18-2011, 11:33 PM

Thanks for the long, amazing chapter! Haha, Snape losing DADA to his sister is precious

Can't wait to read more!

ThePureBloodPrincess · 03-19-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake

Thanks for the long, amazing chapter! Haha, Snape losing DADA to his sister is precious

Can't wait to read more!

Hehe you're very welcome

Poor Snape. I'll post soon

ThePureBloodPrincess · 03-19-2011, 09:43 PM

Chapter Ten - A New Routine
The next few days passed quickly. After breakfast, their mornings were spent decontaminating the house, then Mrs Weasley would serve lunch, followed by more cleaning. The evening meal would be rushed as Order members arrived for meetings. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny and the twins would attempt to listen in, especially when Snape was delivering a top secret report, but they didn’t have much luck. Once the meetings were finished, they would sit around the table, talking and sharing memories.
Most of Izabella's time was spent with Sirius, Lupin and Harry, remembering their days at Hogwarts and sharing their lives with Harry. He would listen intently, interrupting them occasionally to ask questions.

Once everyone had gone to bed, Izabella and Sirius would sit, wrapped in each other's arms, their heads close together as they talked until the early hours of the morning. When they went upstairs to bed, Sirius would walk Izabella to her room, kissing her goodnight before continuing up the hallway into his bedroom.

Izabella would lie on her bed and smile before looking at the only two pictures she kept from Harry. The first was of her and Lily in Hogwarts. They were sat on plush sofas, leaning on each other and beaming at the camera. The second showed Snape, Lily and Izabella by the swings in a muggle park. The sun beat down on them as they all linked arms and stood laughing together. Izabella would look at the pictures for a while, then place them back under her pillow and go to sleep with a smile on her face.

Two weeks before term began at Hogwarts, Izabella came down the stairs carrying a large pile of washing. Lupin stood at the bottom of the stairs with Tonks and Kingsley, removing their cloaks and hanging them up.

“Still not used to using your wand?” he asked smiling. Izabella laughed.
“I don't feel the need to use magic for everything.” she said glaring at the twins as they apparated, landing beside her suddenly. They grinned then turned into the kitchen only to be shooed out by Mrs Weasley.

“We're having dinner after the meeting.” she said looking harassed as she took the washing off Izabella and placed it in the kitchen. Izabella frowned.
“How come?” Izabella asked as Ron, Harry and Hermione stopped half way down the stairs behind her and looked about curiously.

“Dumbledore has asked me to tell you something.” Snape said emerging from the shadows of the hallway. Izabella raised an eyebrow.
“It can't be that important if he isn't coming to tell me himself.” she said, turning to laugh as Ron's stomach grumbled loudly.
“He's a busy man, Izabella.” Snape said sternly before gliding into the kitchen. Izabella rolled her eyes and followed him in grumpily.

Sirius was already sat at the table, joined by Mr Weasley, Bill and Mad-Eye. The table was soon surrounded by Order members and the mumble of conversation was stopped by Mad-Eye clearing his throat. Everyone sat up in their chairs and looked towards Snape who sat at the far end of the table. He looked directly at Izabella. A flicker of pain flashed in his eyes but then she was looking back into the empty black pools.

“Dumbledore wishes for you to return to the Dark Lord. To become a spy.” Snape said in a quiet yet somehow firm voice. Silence fell in the room, broken by a ripple of whispers. Izabella froze, her eyes wide and her fists clenched.
“Are you joking?” Sirius said in a flat voice. Snape continued to watch Izabella as her head dropped slightly. She looked at the table, her hair falling across her face and shielding her expression.

“You must understand Sirius, Izabella is the only one who ever received useful information from the Dark Lord. She would be very useful to us.” Mad-Eye explained. Snape pursed his lips and glared at Mad-Eye for a moment.
“She isn't a weapon Mad-Eye.” Sirius said in a low voice.

“I deserted him, he won't take me back now.” Izabella said, her voice weak. She didn't look anyone in the eye and kept her face blank. Snape shook his head.
“You know he will Iz. We just need a solid story.” Snape said expressionlessly. Izabella nodded slightly.
“Right...” she said weakly. Sirius looked about frowning.
“You can't tell me you're actually considering this?” he demanded. “Remus, surely you think...” he looked up to Lupin for support but stopped.
“I'm sorry Sirius. I can understand that it would be useful.” Lupin said apologetically. Sirius folded his arms angrily and sat in his chair, his jaw clenched. Izabella sighed.

“Okay... Tomorrow?” she suggested, looking straight at Snape. He nodded. “Is that everything then? I'm starving.” Izabella smiled and stood up, walking over to the stove and lifting up the lids of the pots.

The Order members dispersed, some staying in their seat for dinner. Harry and the others entered, Ron running to the table and picking up his knife and fork impatiently.

Harry frowned as he sat down next to a brooding Sirius, then looked around for Izabella. She was stood helping Mrs Weasley serve the stew. Snape stood next to her, his face concerned.

“I'll go with you.” Snape said quietly, placing a hand on her shoulder. She laughed.
“I'm a big girl Sev, I'll be fine.” She flashed him a smile then walked away from him to place food in front of people. She glanced at Sirius and put his food down on the table gently.
“Thanks.” he mumbled. She sighed then leant down and kissed his cheek.
“I have to. For Harry.” she whispered in his ear, her voice cracking slightly. He nodded and smiled up at her.
“I know.” he said, taking her hand and squeezing it before picking up his fork and grinning at Harry.

Harry returned the smile but watched him and Izabella suspiciously as he ate.

When everyone had finished and the plates had been cleared away, Izabella took a deep breath and leant towards Harry.

“Harry... Tomorrow I will be going to Voldemort. Dumbledore wants me to be his spy.” she said watching him warily. Harry's mouth dropped and he looked at Sirius, who's face had become stony again.

“But... Why?” he asked frowning. Izabella shook her head slightly.
“We need information. He might give it to me.” She shrugged and smiled weakly at Harry.
“You can't... What if he knows your a spy?” he asked frantically. Lupin and Sirius smiled.
“Izabella is even better at hiding her thoughts than Snape is.” Lupin said laughing slightly.
“It's too dangerous.” Harry said firmly. Izabella chuckled as she stood up.
“Harry, don't worry about me.” She smiled then kissed the top of Harry's head lightly. “I'm going to bed. I'll see you in the morning.”

She kissed Sirius, waved goodnight to everybody then made her way upstairs.
Once she was inside her room she ran to her bed and lay down. Tears fell silently down her pale face onto the pillow. Izabella curled up in a tight ball and sobbed herself into an uneasy sleep.

Emileyn · 03-19-2011, 10:25 PM

This is no bueno! What is their story going to be? Will Voldemort believe it? And what about teaching at the school? Fantastic post! Please PAMS!

ThePureBloodPrincess · 03-19-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeyn<33

This is no bueno! What is their story going to be? Will Voldemort believe it? And what about teaching at the school? Fantastic post! Please PAMS!

You'll have to wait and see

Just wrote the next chapter so I'll post it sometime tomorrow

Lady of the Lake · 03-20-2011, 05:05 PM

Ingenious plot, smarter by the minute! Great update, as always. I particularly liked the mention of a photo of Snape, Izabella and Lily.

ThePureBloodPrincess · 03-20-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake

Ingenious plot, smarter by the minute! Great update, as always. I particularly liked the mention of a photo of Snape, Izabella and Lily.

Aww thankyou!

Sorry this is just a short chapter, but I hope you enjoy it!

Chapter Eleven - Grey Sky, Grey Mood
The next morning, Izabella woke up to a cloudy grey sky that matched her mood. She sighed and rolled out of bed, glancing at the mirror as she made her way to the bathroom and groaning at the reflection. She looked like a miserable panda.

Running a hand through her hair, she walked down the hallway to the bathroom and washed slowly, her mind blank. She returned back to her room, noticing how quiet the house seemed today.

Izabella stood by the window for a moment, looking down onto the street below. She watched a women tuck a blanket tightly around a young child in a pram and a man amble down the roadside as he talked into his mobile phone. Life outside seemed to pass so slowly yet summer was almost over already. She turned her back on the gloomy morning and began to get ready.

Harry was sat at the table, picking at his toast and watching Sirius pace the room. The tense atmosphere hung in the house like thick smoke. He could see Hermione and Ginny giving him concerned glances every so often but he didn't respond. Hermione and Ron had been having whispered conversations about him all morning. He had decided he couldn't let Izabella go. He needed to find a way to make her stay with Sirius. With him. He had only just found her and wasn't about to lose her.

At that moment a figure strode into the kitchen. Harry gasped as he realised it was Izabella. She wore a corset over a black shirt, her black skirt reaching her shins and flowing out behind her. Her black boots clicked along the floor and her hair was sleek and straight, framing her face which was deathly pale, her eyes lined with black Kohl. A splash of colour came from the blood red lipstick that was in sharp contrast with her ashen face. She fastened a heavy black cloak around her as she entered the room. Izabella's expression was bitter, her eyes empty. Sirius stood, his hands resting by his side fists clenched, his face pained.

“Oh come on. I don't look that bad.” Izabella laughed coldly, attempting to break the tense silence that had filled the kitchen when she entered.
“Izzy don't do this.” Sirius whispered in a croaky voice. A flash of emotion hit Izabella's eyes before she shook her head and turned away from him.

“Sirius stop being stupid.” she said firmly. She looked at Harry who looked back at her with pleading eyes. Izabella sighed and sat in the chair next to him, grabbing his hand and holding it tightly.
“Harry please. I have to do this. For Lily and James.” she said, her eyes begging him to understand. He shook his head.
“It wasn't your fault -”
“It was Harry, but I'm going to make up for it. I'm going to protect you. I'm your godmother, it's my job.” she smiled weakly and placed a hand on his cheek softly.

“It's your job to stay alive.” he said quietly, looking down at the table. Izabella laughed slightly.
“Harry, Voldemort won't kill her. He likes her too much.” Sirius spat, leaning on the back of Harry's chair.
“Bellatrix on the other hand...” Izabella rolled her eyes and laughed.
Harry's frown deepened.

“Stop worrying. I'll be fine. I promise.” Izabella said seriously looking into Harry's eyes. He nodded slightly to show he understood. Sirius squeezed his shoulder gently.

They all looked up as Snape cleared his throat pointedly from the doorway.
“Sorry to interrupt this touching scene, but we have somewhere to be.” he said sarcastically, raising an eyebrow at Izabella. She nodded and stood up, smiling at Harry then taking Sirius' hand for a moment.

“Come home soon.” he said pulling Izabella towards him and kissing her forehead. Izabella melted against his chest for a moment, wishing she could stay in his arms forever. She pulled away from him and nodded then turned and walked over to Snape in the doorway.

“Ready?” he asked. She nodded curtly and smoothed her hair.
Harry was taken aback as they stood in the doorway together at how similar they looked. How did he not guess they were related?

Izabella paused and smiled weakly over her shoulder, then took a deep breath and followed Snape out of Grimauld Place.

Emileyn · 03-20-2011, 08:09 PM

Fantastic post! I'm extremely curious to see how this whole thing pans out. I wonder what will happen between her and Bellatrix.

Please PAMS!

Lady of the Lake · 03-20-2011, 09:31 PM

I so like the small details you always introduce, such as Izabella standing next to Snape and Harry realising they look similar, or the photo in the previous chapter...I don't know why, but I find them really touching. And of course, I'm very curious what happens next!

ThePureBloodPrincess · 03-20-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeyn<33

Fantastic post! I'm extremely curious to see how this whole thing pans out. I wonder what will happen between her and Bellatrix.

Please PAMS!

You'll have to wait and see

Thankyou, as always, for reading

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I so like the small details you always introduce, such as Izabella standing next to Snape and Harry realising they look similar, or the photo in the previous chapter...I don't know why, but I find them really touching. And of course, I'm very curious what happens next!

Thankyou! I always think it's important to have the details, makes it so much better and interesting to read. It's the least I can do to thankyou for always reading

brelovesweasleys · 03-20-2011, 10:11 PM

Oh my gosh! All of a sudden there were 3 new updates! They're amazing. I totally did not see the spy thing coming.

ThePureBloodPrincess · 03-20-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by brelovesweasleys

Oh my gosh! All of a sudden there were 3 new updates! They're amazing. I totally did not see the spy thing coming.

Sorry I get a bit obsessed with my writing

Thank you

ThePureBloodPrincess · 03-23-2011, 09:21 PM

Sorry I kept you waiting guys, but hope you enjoy this chapter!

Chapter Twelve - Like Old Times
Izabella and Snape stood outside Grimauld Place, Izabella looking back at the house with a desperate expression. Snape sighed quietly then placed his hand on her shoulder.

“Ready?” he asked. She nodded then he apparated, pulling her with him. They landed on a hard tarmacked road and she stumbled, gasping for breath. Snape grabbed her arm and pulled her back up to standing.

“It's been a while since I've done that.” she said laughing.
Snape and Izabella stood looking at each other for a moment then he nodded and released her arm, turning around sharply. He started to walk down the dark, narrow road in front of them. Izabella sighed then followed him.

The road grew darker and more narrow. The trees which lined the roadside hung over the street, blocking out the weak light from the sun with their spider-like branches. Izabella shivered as a cold breeze blew through the air, causing the hairs on the back of her neck to stand up.

“I think it would be best to keep details to a minimum.” Snape said keeping his head forward as he walked briskly, his black robes flowing behind him like wings.

Izabella nodded as she walked slightly behind her brother. Her mouth had become dry and her insides were doing back flips.

“What shall I tell him?” she asked quietly.
“That Dumbledore came to you and requested that you teach at Hogwarts and you realised it was time to come out of hiding.” he said simply.
“But why was I in hiding?”
“Because you, like many others, thought the Dark Lord had been defeated.”

Izabella bit her lip, thinking through her story, looking for loop holes.
“Right... and Harry?” she raising her eyebrows slightly.
“I suggested that you live with the boy, get to know him and make him trust you. That way you could be more useful.” Snape sighed a little exasperatedly.
“Right.” she said nodding and taking a deep breath. They had reached a set of large iron gates, through which a large house could be seen behind an immaculate lawn.

Izabella gasped.
“This is-”
“Malfoy Mansion, yes.” Snape finished, a hint of disgust in his voice as he looked up at the over-the-top house. He turned to Izabella and looked deep into her eyes.

“Are you sure about this?” he asked quietly. She hesitated for a moment then shook her head and turned her face away from him.
“I have to do this Sev. For Lily.” she whispered, looking up at the mansion through the iron bars. A flicker of pain was apparent in his eyes for a second, but then he nodded curtly and placed his hand on the top of her back, pushing her through the gates which seemed to disappear around them like smoke. Izabella looked behind her with wide eyes, watching as the gates became solid once more. She shook her head a little then followed Snape up the gravel pathway, putting up the hood of her cloak as she reached the doorway.

Snape knocked sharply then stood back as the door was opened and a figure stood looking down at them.
“Severus.” said the cold voice of Lucius Malfoy.
“Is he here?” Snape replied. Malfoy was eyeing Izabella curiously. She kept her head down, shielding her face with her cloak.
“He wishes not to be disturbed.” Malfoy said in an authoritative voice. Snape sighed and stepped into the house, pushing past Malfoy.
“Inform him that I need to speak with him.” He grabbed Izabella's wrist and pulled her into the grand entrance of the house.

“Draco, go and... tell...” Lucius stopped as Izabella lowered her hood. He paused for a moment.
“Izabella.” Lucius Malfoy's voice was full of surprise and shock.
“Lucius.” she said, smiling slyly and raising an eyebrow at him.

Izabella let out a cold laugh as Malfoy stood speechless in front of her. She looked towards the teenage boy that stood in the shadows of the room. He had strikingly blonde hair and the same sneering pointed face. He moved to
stand next to Lucius and eyed Izabella warily.

“This must be your son.” Izabella said grinning to herself. Draco frowned and shifted slightly towards his father. Snape rolled his eyes.
“Careful.” he whispered to Izabella in a low voice, watching her closely.

At that moment, Izabella's hand dove into her pocket, tightening around her wand, as Bellatrix and Narcissa entered the room.
“Izabella.” Narcissa Malfoy said. In contrast to her husband, her voice was filled with annoyance and her face had a look of disgust. Bellatrix's jaw clenched and she tensed her hand around her wand.
“What do you want?” Bellatrix barked across the room.
“I thought I'd pay a visit to Lucius.” Izabella said winking at him and grinning. Narcissa balled her hands into fists and glared at Izabella. Snape took a step towards Izabella and looked at her seriously.
“Stop.” he said warningly. Izabella laughed and raised an eyebrow.

“Izabella.” said a cold voice from above them. Izabella turned and looked up at the staircase. Stood on the top step was Lord Voldemort.

She was taken aback by how different and snake-like he looked since the last time she had seen him. As he moved down the stair case to stand in front of her, she composed herself, blanking her mind and thoughts. Izabella sank into a deep curtsey.

“My Lord.” she said quietly, her head down. Standing up, she jumped slightly as he put his cold hands on her face gently. Almost scale like, his hands rested on her cheeks and he looked deep into her eyes.

“Where have you been?” he asked softly. Izabella pulled away from him and looked down.
“I am ashamed my Lord. After that night... I thought you had gone forever.” she said. Snape watched her closely, narrowing his eyes.
“If I'd had known, I would of found you. I promise.” she looked up at him, biting her lip slightly. As he looked deep into her eyes, he nodded.

Bellatrix stared furiously at Izabella from across the room. Narcissa stood close by Lucius and her son. Snape stood tensely, looking between Voldemort and Izabella.

“You must be glad to have your sister back.” Bellatrix said sarcastically to Snape, who rolled his eyes. Draco's head snapped up and he looked between Snape and Izabella for a moment then raised his eyebrows.

“Yes, very well done Severus for bringing her back to us.” Voldemort said, gliding across the room to sit in the arm chair by the bottom of the stairs. Bellatrix immediately ran to stand by the arm of his chair, still glaring at Izabella.

“Don't thank me.” Snape said, looking towards Izabella and nodding. Izabella paused then moved to stand on the other side of Voldemort, just to aggravate Bellatrix.

“It was actually Dumbledore who came and found me. He wants me to teach at Hogwarts.” she said hesitantly. Voldemort watched her for a moment then smiled.
“Well this is fantastic. Two spies at Hogwarts.”

“I'm also currently living with Harry Potter.” she blurted out, looking at the floor. The room was submerged into a deathly silence. Izabella looked up at Voldemort warily but he was already beaming.

“A spy at Hogwarts that knows the boy... Izabella you are amazing.” he said quietly, almost to himself. Bellatrix's face grew red and she folded her arms furiously. Izabella grinned.

“My Lord, are you sure? How do we know she isn't a traitor... She is after all the boy's godmother.” Bellatrix said frantically in Voldemort's ear.
“Thank you Bellatrix.” he said coldly. “No one suspects you?” he asked

Izabella who shook her head.
“Potter's fine as long as I'm telling him stories about his pathetic parents.” Feeling as though she had just been stabbed through the heart, Izabella had
to look away so she could gather herself.

“They think, like me, she is their spy. They have already accepted her into the Order of the Phoenix.” Snape informed Voldemort, who nodded and smiled.

“Well, you mustn’t be gone too long. If I need you I will call you.” Voldemort said, standing up and motioning them to the door. Snape bowed curtly and turned to wait for Izabella by the door. Izabella took Voldemort's hand and curtseyed at his feet.

“Goodbye, my Lord.” Izabella stood up, winked at Lucius then followed Snape out of the mansion and hurriedly down the path. Snape waited until they were out of the gates before speaking.

“You always were the dramatic one.” he sighed. “I think Narcissa was about to kill you.” Izabella threw her head back and laughed, grinning to herself as they made their way round a corner in the road before apparating back to London.

brelovesweasleys · 03-23-2011, 10:12 PM

I love how izabella can turn on her cold side like a switch.

Yay for new chapter!

ThePureBloodPrincess · 03-23-2011, 10:26 PM

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I love how izabella can turn on her cold side like a switch.

Yay for new chapter!

She's a very good spy

Yayy

Emileyn · 03-23-2011, 11:19 PM

Ohmygoodness! I love how Bellatrix and Narcissa are furious at Izabella, and how she treated them. It was brilliant. Fantastic post, and I can't wait to see what happens!

Please PAMS!

Lady of the Lake · 03-23-2011, 11:32 PM

I love how you depict the relationship between Snape and his sister, and I think everyone is very in character. Please update soon!

ThePureBloodPrincess · 03-24-2011, 07:22 AM

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Ohmygoodness! I love how Bellatrix and Narcissa are furious at Izabella, and how she treated them. It was brilliant. Fantastic post, and I can't wait to see what happens!

Please PAMS!

Haha thank you!

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Originally Posted by Lady of the Lake

I love how you depict the relationship between Snape and his sister, and I think everyone is very in character. Please update soon!

Thank you, Voldemort was really hard to write ~~J.K is just too good for me.~~ but I loved writing Snape and Bellatrix, love her!

QueenGinger · 03-25-2011, 12:58 AM

S N A P E ! !

Those chapters were AMAZINGG! I can't believe how much Izabella changed just as they were in the presence of the others at the Mansion.

Great writing, keep it up Jazz, I love reading your chapters.

<3 Dee

ThePureBloodPrincess · 03-25-2011, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss Dee

S N A P E ! !

Those chapters were AMAZINGG! I can't believe how much Izabella changed just as they were in the presence of the others at the Mansion.

Great writing, keep it up Jazz, I love reading your chapters.

<3 Dee

Yay Snape!

Thank you Dee! I'll post soon

ThePureBloodPrincess · 03-25-2011, 10:46 PM

Chapter Thirteen - Past, Present and Future
With a loud crack, Izabella and Snape landed on the steps of Number 12, Izabella wobbling but managing to stay on her feet. Izabella smiled sadly as she watched Snape.

“I miss her too, Sev.” she said quietly. He turned his face away from her, looking out into the empty London street. “There's no need to take it out on Harry though, he didn't do anything wrong.”
“Neither did Lily.” Snape said, turning towards her with angry eyes, his fists clenched.

“We did everything we could.” she said gently.
“Only the boy needed to die! She should still be here!” he burst out, angrily. Izabella stared at him, her eyebrows raised.

“So you think Lily shouldn't have sacrificed herself for her own son?” she asked, disgust in her voice. Snape sighed and dropped his head.
“Even if she hadn't saved Harry and lived, she still would have chosen
James.” Izabella said spitefully. Snape glared at her.

“Maybe he would of died anyway.” he mumbled.
“Severus!” Izabella yelled. She looked at him, surprise in her eyes. “What has happened to you? You're not the brother I remember.” she glared at him for a moment then turned her back on him, knocking loudly on the front door.

The door flew open and Sirius pulled Izabella into his arms tightly. She laughed and pulled away slightly, kissing his cheek. He smiled then took her
hand and walked into the house.

“Iz, wait.” Snape said, grabbing her other hand. She turned around and pulled her hand out of his grip, her eyes blazing.
“What?” she said coldly.
“I'm sorry.” he said quietly. She looked into his eyes and sighed.
“I'll see you soon, Sev.” she said smiling slightly. He nodded then turned and walked briskly down the road. After watching him for a moment, Izabella sighed then walked into the house where Sirius was waiting for her, leaning against the wall.

“You alright?” he asked her. She nodded and walked towards him, wrapping her arms around his waist and smiling when he held her tightly. She buried her face in his chest, sighing happily as he kissed the top of her head.

“Izzy. I love you.” Sirius said in a quiet voice. She looked up at him and smiled softly.
“I love you too.” she replied. He grinned and leaned forwards, kissing her lips
softly.

“Izabella you're back!” said Harry as he raced down the stairs.
Izabella pulled away from Sirius and smiled at Harry.
“Come tell us what happened.” Harry said, walking into the kitchen. Izabella followed him in, frowning at the amount of people. She looked about then saw a large banner across the ceiling saying, 'Congratulations Ron and Hermione. Gryffindor Prefects.'

Izabella raised an eyebrow and looked at Sirius.
“I know. We were shocked too.” he said quietly, looking worriedly at Harry.
“Dumbledore will have his reasons.” she said shrugging as she watched Ron, his shining prefect badge on his jumper, clinging onto a broomstick and talking avidly to Tonks.

They walked over to join the crowd, picking up a butterbeer from the table. The people who hadn't seen Izabella before she left that morning stared at her in shock, even though her hair was starting to return to it's natural curl and her face was less white, her eyes less black.

“Tell us about what happened.” Harry said impatiently. Izabella shook her head as people turned to look at her.
“No, I don't want to spoil the party.”

Everyone had moved so they could see Izabella and were watching her intently. Lupin sat by the table, frowning slightly and Mad-Eye looked, almost excited. She sighed and took a swig of butterbeer.

“Nothing happened really. We arrived, Narcissa and Bellatrix were furious.” she said grinning uncontrollably.
“So he is at Malfoy Mansion?” Kingsley Shacklebolt asked in his low, rumbling voice. Izabella nodded but was cut of by Harry.
“Malfoy?” he said as Hermione and Ron exchanged a look. Izabella nodded.
“I met their son... Draco is it?” She laughed as Harry, Ron and Ginny all pulled a sour face at the name. “I didn't think much of him either.” she said smiling.

“Was Voldemort there then?” Mad-Eye asked eagerly, ignoring the shivers that passed through the room like a wave. Izabella glanced at Sirius then nodded.

“He didn't ask many questions. He said it was good to have a spy at Hogwarts and even better that I was close to Harry.” she summed up, shrugging casually. Harry blushed slightly and looked down at the drink in his hand.

“You-Know-Who believed you? He just allowed you back straight away?” Bill Weasley said from his chair beside Lupin. Izabella nodded, her face slightly confused. Lupin and Sirius exchanged a look behind her back.
“Well, we knew he favoured you above the rest.” Lupin said, but Mad-Eye narrowed his eyes.
“He must really favour you.” Mad-Eye said watching her closely with both of his eyes. Izabella coughed awkwardly.

“Anyway, I'm starving. Where's the food?” she walked over to the buffet table and gradually the room filled with conversation once again.

Izabella sat with Sirius, Lupin and Harry. They all watched Harry closely; he was quiet and sat staring into his drink.

“I wasn't a prefect either Harry.” Tonks said, stumbling her way over to him. “Not well behaved enough apparently.” she laughed.
“How about you Sirius?” Hermione asked from beside Harry. Izabella snorted a laugh as Sirius grinned.

“I spent too much time in detention with James. There was no way we were going to be prefects. The badge went to Lupin.”
“Dumbledore hoped I'd be able to keep them under control... I didn't have much luck.” he smiled. Harry grinned.
“So my Dad wasn't a prefect?” he asked, sitting up straighter in his seat and smiling. Izabella laughed.

“Not even close. The only time you would see Sirius and James was in the morning. The rest of the day they spent causing trouble, and then spent their evenings paying for it in detention.” The group around the table laughed. Sirius sighed happily.
“We did have fun though.” he said, his eyes dazed as he remembered.

Slowly, the crowd became sleeply, people leaving and some going upstairs to bed. They waved goodnight to Mrs Weasley who was going to tackle the boggart in the drawing room before going to bed, then Sirius and Izabella stood up and walked around the kitchen, waving their wands and clearing away the empty bottles and plates.

Izabella frowned as she turned and watched Harry leave the room, and saw Mad-Eye putting something back in his pocket.

“What's that Mad-Eye?” Sirius asked. Pulling out a old, faded picture of the original Order of the Phoenix, Izabella and Sirius laughed as they looked at the younger versions of themselves.

“I think I may of upset Potter.” he grumbled. Sirius sighed as he looked down at the faces of James and Lily then placed the picture on the table. He, Izabella and Lupin made their way upstairs, stopping on the landing as they heard sobs.

“Harry?” Izabella said in a concerned voice, making her way quickly up the stairs and following the noise. In the drawing room was a sobbing Mrs Weasley, kneeling beside the bruised and battered body of Harry.

The real Harry stood behind Mrs Weasley, looking helplessly at his own dead body.

“Molly!” Izabella said, running to her and wrapping her arms around Mrs Weasley's shoulders. Lupin tackled the boggart whilst Sirius placed a hand on Harry's shoulder.

“It's alright Molly, it's just a boggart.” she said gently. Mrs Weasley's sobs echoed around the dusty room.
“I keep seeing it. They're dead. All dead.” she cried, leaning against Izabella, her shoulders shaking violently. “Don't tell Arthur about this. I'm ju-j-just being s-silly.” she stammered, trying to laugh.

“Harry, I think you should be getting to bed.” Sirius said quietly, patting him on the back. Harry nodded and kissed Mrs Weasley's cheek before leaving the room.

“Harry must think I'm so stupid.” Mrs Weasley said as she calmed down, her sobs ceasing. Izabella shook her head.
“Don't be silly Molly. He loves you. You've done a lot for him.”
“Thank you dear.” she said smiling as she dabbed her eyes. She stood up and took a deep breath, patting Izabella's cheek.
She smiled and thanked them all before leaving to go to bed.

Izabella sighed and flopped onto the sofa behind her, putting her feet up on Sirius' lap as he joined her. Lupin collapsed into the old armchair, rubbing his forehead and frowning.

“Who would ever think we'd miss Hogwarts eh?” Sirius said quietly.
“Life was simpler.” Lupin sighed.
“If only Lily was here. She'd have everyone sorted out in an instant.” Izabella smiled fondly, her eyes shimmering with tears.
“James would have us all doubled over laughing.” Sirius said grinning. They all laughed, then a silence fell over the drawing room. They sat for a while, in silence, thinking and remembering and wishing. Wishing the impossible.

Emileyn · 03-26-2011, 01:55 AM

Brilliant post, though Severus did infuriate me at the beginning of the post, but I imagine that is what he was thinking throughout it all. Loved the post, Jazz! Please PAMS!

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