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Hayley's pov
I was practically as white as a sheet as Harry explained his plan for the grindylows. They would drown him, maim him! This plan was absolutely insane! Harry walked off as George appeared beside me looking at me with a lot of concern. Gillyweed? How did he know this plan would work.
"Hayls you alright?" He asked, I looked up at him nodding,
"I'm alright but Harry is going to be killed,"
"Nah he's got you Hayls!" George said bending down a little to meet my gaze. The sounds of footsteps alerted us to someone's approach, from the darkness emerged Moody.
"Snape, come with me," Moody grumbled
I squinted at him and shot George a worried look. He knew about my reservations with Moody but I doubted I had much choice. I followed the Professor to Dumbledore's office, I were sat down beside Hermione. Crouch was there along with Dumbledore. Moody hovered in the corner of the room.
"What is this about professor?" Hermione ask,
"For the next task the champions need... incentives, you will be asleep and they have to rescue you," Dumbledore explained.
"No harm will come to you," Crouch added.
Moody placed two glasses in front of us the brown liquid I imagined was a potion the one that would put us to sleep. I looked around an untrustworthy ministry worker, moody and Dumbledore a man I was yet to trust. There wasn't a way out, I hope Harry is able to save me. I took a breathe and drank the potion. It worked quick darkness slowly flooded my mind, in my mind I called out for Severus. That was my last thought.
Severus's pov
I hadn't heard of or from Hayley since yesterday morning in potions. Where was she? I made my way down to the lake for the second task. My eyes scanned the audience, I found the twins minus my daughter then found Ron no granger or Hayley. I was starting to get nervous, I made my way to the champions platform. Hayley wasn't there either. Albus approached me his hands clasped behind his back,
"Severus Hayley is quite alright, no harm will come to her even if Harry fails,"
My heart plummets I turn to the water. My daughter was down their. I couldn't even muster the strength to be angry at albus. My daughter my 14 year old daughter was in the lake. I felt like I was going to collapse, I couldn't safe her I had to hope potter would. Every minute that passed was agony, images of my daughter flashed in my mind, the day she came to hogwarts, her by that ogre, her in the hospital wing, potions class, home. The surface of the water broke, my heart leapt to my throat before sinking back down. It was Krum and diggary. Where are they? The only one left was potter. Fleur hadn't managed to save her sister. The surface broke again and I let out a small sigh of relief before adrenaline filled my veins I reached out as Hayley swam to shore. She climbed out I carefully placed a towel around her guiding her away from the lake as Harry was pulled from the lake.
"Come on Lion," I whispered as I held out the port key transporting us to our chambers. I dried her closes and hair, summoning warm food.
"S-Sev?" She mumbled I turned back to her,
"Yes Lion?"
"They didn't tell you did they?"
"No lion,"
Hayley's pov
I shivered clutching the cup of soup. Sev took off his cloak and wrapped it around my shoulders. I couldn't remember anything after Dumbledores office. There was a knock at the door, Sev moved to open the door his voice dropped to his teaching drawl. I watched him step aside and Harry shot in running straight for me. He flung himself on the couch.
"Hayley! Are you ok!" He asked looking me over,
"A bit cold," I responded he nodded looking at his hands awkwardly. I was keenly aware of my father brooding in the corner of the room. I'm sure Harry was as well.
"Do you know what the next task is?" I asked,
"No clue,"
"Oh,"
I looked at my brother despite how close we seemed to have grown thanks to the tournament there was still a wall between us, I wonder if our living situations had any to do with it. We'd never discussed it. He had Ron and Hermione, I had The twins despite being siblings we didn't have a lot in common. After a few more moments of awkward silence he got up.
"I suppose I should get going,"
"I guess,"
"She won't be returning to the tower tonight please let mconagall know," Severus said as Harry passed him.
Hayley's pov
It had been a few weeks since the last task and it was time for the Yule ball. glanced at myself in the mirror. I had curled my hair and the black floor length dress I wore was simple. Once I was happy with my appearance I exited the bathroom to meet my father. He sucked in a breath upon seeing me, his jaw slightly ajar.
"Hayley you look... radiant," he murmured walking towards me slowly tears dotted his eyes.
he was dressed in his normal robes but they look like he had ironed them. I rubbed my hands nervously. He gestured to the door and he escorted me to the great hall. Waiting at the door were the twins both in suits. They also sucked in a breath, George was looking at me with a look I couldn't recognise. Sev nodded at me before striding into the ball.
"Green you clean up good," Fred said,
"Right back at you Weasley," I responded smiling at my friend.
"Hayls... you look beautiful," George breathed.
I felt my face heat up as I thanked him. We all entered the hall. My jaw dropped it was beautiful, everyone was dressed nice and dancing. The room was a pale blue and decorations lined the walls. The champions were dancing with their dates.
"I see Angelina, catch up with you too later," Fred said darting over to a woman I hadn't seen before. He offered her his hand and they began to dance. I hadn't been asked to the ball so I am flying solo tonight. A brown haired woman approached George and he broke out in a grin.
"See you in a little Hayls seems my date is here," he winked at me before heading off to dance with the brunette. I felt a twinge of emotion in my chest.
Chewing the inside of my cheek I walked around the edge of the room searching for my father. With Fred and George occupied I didn't really know who else to talk to. Suddenly the ball seemed overwhelming. I spotted my Father standing by the drinks table. I made beeline over to him. He raised an eyebrow at me.
"Lion why aren't you dancing?" He asked,
"No one to dance with," I shrugged, he scoffed and stepped forward.
"Come on then," my eyes widened and I followed him onto the dance floor.
He bowed slightly and held his hand out to me. I hovered mine above it, his other hand hovered by my side. Mine hovered just below his shoulder. I couldn't reach his shoulder even in heels. Sev began guiding me through a dance. A smile broke out across my face, this was really fun. Sev seemed to be having fun too as he spun me around the dance floor the music filled every bone in my body. I began to hum along. we danced for what seemed like hours laughing and joking overall just having a marvellous time.
"May I cut in?" We stopped turning to face George. Sev smirked
"Of course Mr Wealsey," he stepped aside allowing George to take his place.
George began to lead me in a slow dance. My father returned to the drink table. I smiled up at George I could reach his shoulder. His hand hovered by my waist. I furrowed my brow where was his date?
"George Wheres your date?"
"Didn't work out," he shrugged,
"Oh,"
We continued dancing, he was a very good dancer.
Severus's pov
I watched Mr Weasley dance with my Daughter. She seemed quite happy. The sound of quiet sobbing drew my attention. I rolled my eyes and headed towards where the sound was coming from. Sitting in a chair was one of the sixth years.
"What seems to be the issue," I drawled,
"George Weasley is a pig," she snapped,
Raising an eyebrow I glanced back at Mr Weasley dancing with my daughter. I turned my attention back to the girl who now had been found by her friends. I stepped aside far enough away they wouldn't notice me but close enough I could over hear their conversation.
"He so clearly liked that fourth year! I had to end it! I couldn't spend all night watching him stare at her and talk about her!" The girl sobbed,
Hayley's pov
I burst out laughing at George's joke. He was laughing too. This was really shaping up to be a good night. George and I danced over to where Fred was excitedly dancing with Angelina. Upon seeing us Fred raised an eye brow but seemed to brush whatever concerns he had off.
"Tonights been so fun!" I exclaimed as George spun me,
"Angelina is a great dancer," Fred said smiling at his date,
"Hayley is too," George laughed,