We sang through Sexting with no trouble and no hiccups which was amazing seeing that we only prepared it on the way here. Next up is Justin and Devon singing, This Is Gospel by Panic!At The Disco. They did really well. Then it was the triplets singing Let Me Be Myself by Three Doors Down. Finally, it became Chrys’s and my turn. I wasn’t as nervous because I’d already sang the opening song. We were singing Bulls in the Bronx by Pierce the Veil. After we finished singing, the hall erupted into cheers.

“That was brilliant, Cassandra.” Dylan said. Justin walked over and smiled at me. My heart melted.

“Wasn’t that a treat! Please, sit down. Prefects please lead your first years to your houses. Everyone dismissed.” Dumbledore said. Students and teachers stood up and left, except for Dumbledore.

“I was pleased with your performance however the first song was a little racy. I expect you don’t know where to go now?” He asked. We nodded.

“Follow me.” He walked through the Great Hall and then Chrystal collapsed holding her head.

“Chrys! What’s wrong?” I asked before my head began throbbing. Then it was all out killing me, a sharp stabbing in the front of my head.

Suddenly everyone was gone and it was just Chrystal, Draco, Harry, and I along with two other children walking in the Forbidden Forest. Then the Great Hall appeared and I was laying on the floor.

“Cassandra! Chrystal! What happened?” Alix asked. He seemed genuinely concerned.

“I don’t know. Suddenly I wasn’t here and then I was in the Forbidden Forest and then I came back here and I don’t know what happened.” I spoke as the same time as Chrystal.

“Slow down. I heard Cass, now what happened Chrys?” Justin asked. She began describing the same thing I said.

“Oh my god.” Devon said when Chrystal finished talking.

“What?” We both asked.

“Your guys’ lives are intertwined. Meaning, what happened was you saw the future, together. You saw both of your futures. Its common to see the future of your charge but when it involves another protector then that means that your futures are intertwined. It’s different from rushing because rushing is only with your soul mate and that happens only once in your life. You guys will experience this multiple times before whatever interconnects your lives happens.”

“Wait, what’s rushing?” I asked.

“Oh bludgers, you weren’t there for that lesson. Rushing is where you meet your soulmate. It’s like everything in the world stops moving and it’s just you two. Then you both are propelled into a cycle of pictures, these include dates, the wedding, having children, and just being with them in general.” Dylin said. He and I looked at each other realizing that we rushed, back in the apothecary yesterday. But the problem is, I don’t feel in love with him. I feel like I like Justin. No, I know I like Justin. His smile, his eyes, his attitude to everything. No, I think the universe was wrong. It’s Justin. It just has to be him.

“So, wait. Our lives are intertwined?” I asked changing the subject.

“How could that happen?” Chrystal asked.

“Well, something is going to happen that is going to cause your guys to stay in each other’s lives forever. And I mean forever.” Justin said.

“Could it have already happened?” I asked thinking about that night.

“No, you get visions then it happens.” Devon said. I sat there thinking about what in the world other than that night could intertwine our lives.

“Is everything okay?” Dumbledore said. We didn’t even notice him come back in.

“Yeah, everything is fine. We’re okay. Sorry, but we’re coming.” I said covering everything up.

“Okay then, let’s go. I need to show you around.” He said.

“Later.” I mouthed to the others. They nodded. Dumbledore took us up stairs and to every level. He showed us all the common rooms and all of the teacher’s studies. He showed us the two towers and then he took us out to the forbidden forest.

“Now, the forest is off limits to the children but not to the teachers or to you. Should you begin to feel a transformation happening, I want you to delve deep into the forest and do not emerge until you are done with it. Now, as far as feeding goes, I have Professor Snape making a year’s worth of potions to quench the thirst for blood and skin. It will also allow you to change when you sleep and you won’t feel a thing.” He explained. We were all attentive and paying attention. The tour ended up at the Great Hall. By the time he left us it was past midnight and we all had rounds to do. We parted ways and I walked towards the Slytherin part of the castle. Chrystal checked on the Gryffindors, Devon on the Hufflepuffs, Justin on the Ravenclaws and then the triplets had the entire grounds to check on. I walked into Snape’s study and he was asleep in his chair.

“Professor, it’s time you go to bed.” I said. He didn’t move. I walked over and put a hand on his shoulder. Suddenly, the room flashed and I was outside next to the lake. I was standing behind a young man that looked like Draco. The resemblance was uncanny. He was talking to a younger version of Severus Snape.

“Lucius, because I am your prefect and your friend, I will only tell you once, you cannot tickle the giant squid. Now, who is this?” Severus asked gesturing to me.

“You may speak.” Lucius said. I didn’t know what to say because this wasn’t right but the words came out of my mouth without thinking about it.

“Elizabeth Roshan. I am the Malfoy protector. Now, I was stopping him from touching the squid but you had to but your face into my job. I know what he can and cannot do and I will deal with it. Thank you and good day.” I said. Severus looked absolutely interested.

“What say you and I take a walk, Elizabeth.” He said. I stuck my chin up.

“What say I stay with my charge, Severus.” I replied. He smirked.

“What charge?” He asked. I looked around and realized that I lost Lucius. I began walking around trying to find him but Severus grabbed my hand and pulled me close. He smelled of the licorice hookah that the potions professor smoked and musty old potions books.

“I have been watching you from afar my dear Elizabeth. I will admit that you are quite a rare item indeed. Now, what say you and I take a walk around the lake?” He said.

“How about I push into it instead?” I replied. He began walking with an arm around my shoulders forcing me to go along. There was a bright light then I was back in the older professor’s office.

“What was that?” He asked. He looked up at me. Black eyes meeting my green ones.

“I-I don’t know. I was just trying to get you to go to your room and then I was reliving that. But I was never Lucius’ protector. What just happened?” I asked.

“Sit, let’s talk.” The professor said.

“I have to finish my rounds though. And then I have to meet up with the rest of the protectors.” I said backing out of the office.

“Do the rest of your rounds then come back. We need to talk.” He said. I nodded. I walked out of his study and into the Slytherin common room. There were a few seventh years sleeping next to open books obviously studying before classes even started. I woke them up one by one and sent them to their dorms. Then I checked on each dorm making sure they were sleeping soundly. After I finished the last dorm, I went out to the Great Hall and told Chrystal that I would have to postpone our meeting because a more important issue came up. She said it was fine and then I went back to Snape’s study.

“I’m back professor.” I said.

“Please, call me Severus. Especially after the past I had with both your mothers.” He said. I nodded.

“Will you please tell me what happened?” I asked.

“How you saw that I don’t know. That’s something to ask your fellow protectors. What happened I can explain. Now, I began to fall in love with your spirit mother because I was trying to forget another girl. She knew this and she actively avoided my intentions. Lucius was four years below me and he was a little shite to take care of. I attempted to sympathize with her being his prefect. After a year, she began to accept my advances and in fact, return them. We dated for a month until I realized that I could never accept another girl other than my first love. I broke her heart and she despised me since. I did regret the fact that we never fixed our relationship and I hope to do it through you. I’m sorry for whatever she has said about me.” He finished.

“She hasn’t said anything about you. In fact, she never mentioned you.” I said. He nodded.

“I really do hope that you only mean to take me under your wing and not expecting something romantic because my heart belongs to someone else.” I said.

“Obviously, that would be inappropriate. No, I was hoping to make it up to your deceased mother by giving you potion lessons.” He says.

“Oh, well I don’t think I’m very interested in potions but I do know my charge, Draco Malfoy would love the extra lessons.” I say.

“Oh, my godson does love potions. Were you aware that I am his godfather?” Severus asked.

“I was aware that he had a godfather named Severus but I didn’t know the last name. I was never allowed to come out for christmas or parties so you can imagine my surprise.” I responded. “You can teach extra lessons to Draco. He would love the extra lessons and that’s how you can repay my mother.”

“Fair enough. If that’s what you want.” He said. I nodded. “Then I shall do that.”

I turned to leave.

“Cassandra, I did not mean to break your mother’s heart.” He said with regret in his voice.

I nodded and left. I walked back to the Slytherin common room. I walked into Draco’s dorm and laid down in my bed in the back of the room. It was a small twin sized bed that barely fit me but it was what I asked for so it was okay.