The next morning she woke up to the smell of a potion. She kept her eyes closed trying to go back to sleep, and she heard voices.

“How long is she going to stay in bed, Snape?” Came a man’s voice, but not the same man from the night before.

“As long as she likes. Now stay quiet, Avery.” Said her father’s voice.

Scarlet knew she wouldn’t be able to sleep anymore so she moved her hand under her pillow then opened her eyes. She felt for her mirror but couldn’t find it, she sat up and saw a man was holding it. The man was looking at the mirror as if trying to see it’s true powers. Scarlet glared at the man, “Give that back.” She held out her hand waiting.

Severus looked over at his daughter from over the cauldron. He smirked as she saw she was awake and was glaring at Avery. He went back to the potion then said, “You’re breakfast is in the kitchen, Scarlet.” Scarlet ignored her father then said, “I know poisons that could kill you in a split second.”

“Scarlet. Go eat your breakfast. Now.” Severus said glaring at her over the smoke the potion was now emitting. “Yes, masa.” Scarlet said rolling her eyes then stood up, she put her shoes on then walked into the kitchen. When she reached the kitchen she heard a tapping sound. She looked around then thought there must be a window somewhere.

Severus didn’t hear the tapping but he saw light appear from the kitchen. He didn’t take any notice to it though, meanwhile in the kitchen; Scarlet had let the eagle owl in. She gave the eagle owl a piece of her toast then took the letter. She sat at the table then opened the letter.

Scarlet,

I want you to go to the clock tower in your town tonight, around midnight. I will meet you there, do not tell your father. He will not approve of this, he knows my intentions, he knows I want to get to know you better. My wife left me and took my son two years ago. Again do not tell your father.

Lucius

Scarlet smiled then tucked the letter in her pocket. After she finished breakfast she walked back into the living room, she noticed that the bed was back as a couch. She also noticed that Avery still had her mirror, but she didn’t care at that moment. She went through her stuff until she got the clothes she wanted to wear. She then walked to the bathroom, as she changed she wondered what color robes Hogwarts will make her wear. I hope Father will buy me new ones…I don’t even have my old ones. She shuddered as she walked out of the bathroom. I hated the color they picked, bright blue. She was almost to the living room when she heard Jakes voice, she stopped to listen.

“And who are you to her?” Severus asked.

“I am her best friend, and I would very much like to speak with her if you don’t mind.” Came Jakes voice.

Scarlet walked into the living room, walked to her father, took her mirror. “Jake, now is not a good time.” She muttered something then Jakes face disappeared.