1. Harry Potter Promise NR.11


    Date: 9/18/2017, Categories: Fiction Fan fiction, Author: zimbi

    ... fealty to the Black family and offer assistance in the fight, it may go a long way." Narcissa tilted her chin up slightly, her expression observing and carefully blank. "You do not serve the Dark Lord," she commented neutrally. "You may act the part, but you report to a different master. Tell me, Severus, when did Dumbledore change your views?" Snape clenched his jaw. "I do not align myself with the old man," he forced himself to remain calm. "And believe me, if I was making this offer on his behalf, you would be smart to remain as you are." Narcissa started. "To whom do you report, then?" she asked, idle curiosity in her tone. Snape shook his head slightly. "Just trust that I am resolved to seeing this war end, and I believe I am on the right side. I am willing to vouch for you, so do not make a liar of me, Narcissa. If you want this, I will make it happen, but Merlin help you if you go back on your word." Narcissa took a deep breath. "I want this," she said softly. Snape nodded. "Then I will speak to Black." Narcissa made to stand up, when Snape's voice halted her actions. "What is your son up to?" Narcissa flinched and turned around. "Pardon?" Snape raised an eyebrow, a not quite glare on his face. "Do not play games with me. I know several Slytherins who have spent the last year whispering in corners and classrooms, hiding their conversations and thoughts from everyone. Something is going on. Tell me. Prove to me that you want to change." Narcissa wilted. She slid back ...
    ... down into her seat and Snape, watching her, refused to allow himself to feel guilty at the almost tortured expression she wore. "Please, Severus. I do not want that life anymore, but he is still my son." Snape's almost-glare intensified. "If he is planning something at Hogwarts, think of all the lives in danger. How many other sons and daughters could be hurt because of him?" Narcissa paused for a moment, before she nodded slightly. "I am unaware of all the details," she said hesitantly, "but they are planning some sort of attack on the school. The Dark Lord has given my son one chance to redeem himself, after the failure last June." Snape almost swore, but stopped himself, and just nodded resolutely. "Thank you, Narcissa. I will be in touch with you about Black." Narcissa bit her lip, and stood back up. When she was at the door, she stopped and turned her head slightly so that she was looking at Snape out of the corner of her eye. "Thank you." And then she was gone. XXX Minerva and Harry were both concerned when Snape told them what he had learned from Narcissa, and promised to keep a close eye on the worrisome students. Minerva also told Harry about Narcissa's change of heart, since the subject had come up, and he was happy to have her on their side, as long as she could be trusted. Snape sighed when the question was broached. "Narcissa is a Slytherin," he said brusquely. "She will look out for herself first. She is willing to leave her husband and son to their fate because ...
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