Sorry about the monthly wait for updates! Honestly I just haven't been up to it lately but I got a good idea for this chapter and had to write it! I think my writer's block is finally going away! I hope you enjoy and remember to review!

Chapter 6: Sneaky Sade

Sade sighed loudly. She was sitting at the table eating, rather pushing, her eggs. She was on her last day of punishment and she couldn't take it anymore. She sighed louder and more exaggeratedly, giving her father a pointed look when he finally glanced her way.

Severus returned the sigh, but his was genuine. "No, Sadeth I am not going to end your punishment early. By this time tomorrow, you'll be over Draco's so stop your pouting and eat your eggs or get started on your chores."

Sade made a sour face at this. She had never really had to do chores before this past week. Severus had made her dust everything in the house, water all of his non-lethal plants for his potions, and wash all of the dishes by hand every day. "But Daddy, Tinker is going insane because you won't let her do her job."

On cue a small house elf popped next to Sade and bowed. "Is Master Snape letting me do my work now?" Tinker asked hopefully. "Or is I still being in trouble?"

Severus sighed again, putting down his copy of the Daily Prophet. He hadn't even wanted a house elf but Lucius insisted he had far too many and gave Sade the thing as a late birthday present. "Tinker, for the last time, you are not being punished, Sadeth is. No work for you until tomorrow."

Tinker looked rather disgusted at the thought of no work, but bowed nonetheless. "And Lady Snape, is you needing anything? You owl has delivered lots of mail, is you ready to answer?"

Sade nodded excitedly but before the elf could pop away, Severus glared at Sade. "No Tinker! I told you Sade is not to do anything but chores until tomorrow."

Tinker burst into tears immediately. "I is sorry, I will punish myself now."

Sade gasped and grabbed the little elf's hand as it began punching itself in the face. "Tinker, you mustn't punish yourself, I've told you this." Glaring right back at her father, Sade whispered, "You're a monster." After making sure the elf wouldn't strike herself again, Sadeth announced she was done with breakfast and stomped out of the room to do her chores. She had quickly finished most of them and only had to dust her father's study. She was climbing his tall bookshelf to dust the top when someone came through his private Floo. Sade quickly made herself hidden on top the bookshelf.

"Severus?" Albus Dumbledore called as he came through the green flames. He waited patiently for the man to appear and when he did he sat in the chair in front of the desk. Severus took the chair behind the desk and Sade tried not to snicker. It was very weird seeing the men in reversed roles.

"To what do I owe the pleasure Albus?" Severus asked politely. Sade could tell he wasn't exactly pleased with the Headmaster's sudden appearance so she stayed hidden.

"How is everything Severus?" Albus asked, ignoring the younger man's question. "I trust Sade is doing well?"

Severus nodded, "Other than her week long punishment for sneaking off to see Potter, she has been well…she still has not found out why he hadn't replied to any of her owls, although I suspect that had something to do with the Muggles."

"Well Severus, you had to expect her to do something, after all Harry had just found out they were brother and sister." Albus replied. His gaze quickly flicked up to Sade's hiding spot, but he said nothing. "Besides, I don't think your punishment is going to have the effect you wish it too."

Severus snorted at this. "Oh I think it will, she's been absolutely miserable this entire week. She'll think twice before she decides to do something so rash and irresponsible again."

"I think the only thing she'll think twice about is how to ensure she won't be caught." Albus countered, chuckling at the look on Severus' face. "However, I did not come here to discuss your daughter's incredible troublemaking skills, rather her upcoming year at Hogwarts. I trust you've read the Prophet today?"

When Severus nodded, he continued. "Now the whole world knows they are related, and that Harry is not the only defeater of the Dark Lord. Many of us had already known this but now that it is public knowledge, I foresee trouble for the young siblings this year. Especially for Sade. She has essentially become more famous than even Harry himself. Many see her as the hidden weapon that helped defeat Voldemort and that will cause her trouble. Not only that, but many people will question her about Lily and yourself, no doubt with their own opinions on the matter."

"Yes, I figured these things," Severus said slowly, "However I think that Sade will be able to handle herself well. She is much too mature for her age. I will keep an eye on her, more so than usual if that's possible." At the stern look he received, Severus added, "On both of them, I will look out for Potter as well. Sadeth would never forgive me if I let something happen to her dim witted brother."

"Severus," Dumbledore sighed, "As much as it pains you to hear this, he is your family as well now. Don't give me that look, do you doubt that they will grow closer and closer over their lives? Exactly, they will be inseparable in no time so you might as well get used to him and forget about any problems you had with his father."

"Yes, yes I will try." Severus quickly replied.

Sade frowned as their conversation droned on. So everyone knew she and Harry were twins no, big deal. She wasn't a hidden weapon, just one they didn't know about. She hoped that it wouldn't cause her too many problems in her second year at Hogwarts. She shook her head of the thoughts and zoned back in on the conversation, which seemed to have ended. Dumbledore was near the Floo and her father was by the door to his study.

"Remember Severus, something mysterious has been going on this summer, and I know not what. Be careful this year, my boy." Dumbledore warned. Severus waved him off and went to look for Sade. He figured he had better show her this morning's paper and discuss it with her. Before stepping into the Floo, Dumbledore's gaze returned to Sade's hiding spot. "Do try to either stay out of trouble or not get caught this year at Hogwarts, Miss Snape. I'm sure you have much better things to do than eavesdropping on your father and an old man!" Dumbledore stepped through the Floo, his eye twinkling.

Sade climbed down from her hiding spot, laughing at the whole situation. She was pretty sure the Headmaster of Hogwarts just encouraged her to get better at sneaking around. Sade quickly made her way out of her father's study and into her room, muttering about the "crazy old coot."

Next chapter Sade will be going on to Diagon Alley with Draco as always! There will be a creepy hand, a new DADA teacher, a fight (or two), and of course troublemakers making trouble! Please review, it really helps motivate me to write more! The chapter after Diagon Alley will be the first day at Hogwarts!

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