"Eve, wake up." Severus said, shaking his now eleven-year-old daughter awake. Eve's face was shadowed by her curly black hair. Her eyelid popped over, revealing her soft brown eyes.

"Leave me alone, dad." She moaned, rolling over and throwing a pillow over her face, she inhaled, smelling the vanilla-scented laundry cleaner.

"Come on," Severus urged her, gently shaking her shoulder.

Evella just buried her face in her pillow, and Severus sighed with a bit of a smile on his face, "Fine, you leave me no choice. Wingardium Leviosa."

Evella was lifted three feet into the air, still lying on her back. "Dad!" She cried, though it was more out of amusement than anything else.

"Come on, I have a surprise for you." He said, setting her back down gently. Eve got out of bed and followed her father down the steps.

A banner was hung over the dinning room that read 'Happy Birthday Evella'.

"Oh dad!" Eve flung her arms around her father. "Thank you."

"And that's not all I have for you," Severus went over to his desk and opened the top drawer. He pulled out a small blue jewelry box. "Here," He said, handing it to her daughter. Evella opened it to reveal a necklace. It had sapphire and diamond beads with a dark blue orb hanging in the center.

Evella's eyes widened at the beautiful necklace, "It's beautiful," Eve breathed, stunned.

"It was your mother's." Severus replied, his voice trembling a bit. He placed it around his daughter's neck. Evellla's mother had died when Eve was 3 years old. "I thought you were old enough to have something of hers."

"Thank you." Eve studied the necklace in a different way now. She imagined it, her mother wearing the very necklace she wore now. How it glistened in the light with its beauty. It was exactly the thing she imagined her mother possessing.

A moment later there was a loud crack from outside and a moment later the door flew open.

"Happy Birthday!" Elphaba and Fieyro cried in unison.

"Uncle Fieyro! Aunt Elphie!" Eve exclaimed, flinging her arms around her aunt and uncle.

"And we didn't come empty handed." Fieyro said. Elphaba reached into her bag and pulled out a small barn owl. Its beady yellow eyes examined Eve, as she did.

"She's yours." Fieyro said, as Elphaba handed the owl to Evella.

"Wow! Thanks!" Eve grinned at her new pet.

"Well, we thought that you could use one, seeing as you'll be starting Hogwarts soon." Elphaba smiled.

"That reminds me," Severus said "I need to talk to Evella about something. If you two wouldn't mind…" He bit his lip softly, a sign to Eve that someone was wrong.

"Of course not." Elphaba said understandingly.

"But I do hope you'll joins us for dinner." Severus said quickly.

"Wouldn't miss it for the world." Elphaba said, as the two walked out of the small house.

"What is it, dad?" Evella asked, setting her owl on her shoulder. She sat on the couch.

"I just wanted you ask you something," Severus replied darkly, not meeting his daughter's eyes.

"Yes?" Eve replied.

"I was going through some of your mother's old things and I found the school that she went to when she was your age. I thought you might want to go there instead of Hogwarts."

"But, I thought Shiz was a University." Eve said, confused. That was the only other school she knew of.

Severus laughed. "It is, but I'm talking about another school. It's not as well known as Hogwarts, but your mother spoke very highly of it. I just thought you might want to go there instead."

"Would you prefer I went there instead of Hogwarts?"

"It's your choice completely. And if you do choose to go to there and if you don't like it you can always transfer to Hogwarts for Second Year."

"I'd love to try it. Especially if mum went there."

"Wonderful. I'll write the school and get a list of what you need."

"Thanks dad." Eve smiled. The owl on her shoulder squeaked.

"However, I don't think they like owls at Cackle's. Cats only, I believe."

"So I can't bring, Elphie?"

"Elphie?"

"Yes, I decided to name her after Aunt Elphie. Considering she's the one who gave the owl to me."

"Maybe, but I will have to get you a broomstick."

"But I thought First Years weren't allowed to have brooms."

"At Hogwarts they're not, but apparently, at Cackle's you need a broom. We'll go to Diagon Alley and get you everything you need."

After Diagon Alley

"Now," Severus said, handing the Nimbus 2000 to his daughter. "I am a terrible at flying. However, your mother was a very good flyer. I hope you've inherited her skills and not mine."

Eve took the broomstick eagerly, "Do you think Aunt Elphie will teach me?"

"I'm sure she'd love to. Now, I want you to go up to your room while I get a few things together for your party tonight." Severus responded quickly.

Eve looked at him sideways, "Could I invite a friend?"

Severus sighed. "I suppose, who do you want to invite?"

"Harry?" Evella asked hopefully. Evella had come to Hogwarts with Severus over the summer and had seen the list of first years. After some begging from Eve, Severus agreed to let her write four first years. Of course she'd chosen Harry Potter specifically, but the other names she picked were entirely random. Evella had also written to Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Neville Longbottom. All four had written back and they were becoming friends. Neville and Ron had responded almost immediately. They were both from wizarding families and were used to the owls. Hermione had written back a few weeks later. Harry hadn't replied at all for five weeks and Severus had to go to his house to make sure he'd received it. Harry's aunt and uncle were horrible muggles who had destroyed all of the Hogwarts letters that Harry had received before he read them. Severus had given Harry the Hogwarts letter and the letter from Evella. He promised someone from Hogwarts would come collect him and take him to Diagon Alley.

Since then, Harry wrote back every two days and Evella was a little sad that she wouldn't be going to Hogwarts with him.

"I suppose it could be Harry." For reasons Eve was not aware of, Severus had a dislike of Harry. Though he tolerated Eve's friendship with him.

"Thank you dad!" Eve squealed happily and ran up to her room. She sat down at her desk and started writing very fast.

Dear Harry,

My birthday party is tonight and dad said I could invite you over. I hope you can come.

Your friend,

Eve.

P.S. I hope you like my owl. She was a birthday present from my aunt and uncle.

She slipped it in the envelope and gave it to Elphie the owl. "The cupboard under the stairs, Number 4, Privet Drive, Little Whinging." She told her owl before sending it off. The young girl went off to meet her father, and the two proceeded to celebrate for the rest of the morning. Eve opened a few more presents, squealing joyously at receiving new wardrobe, jewelry, a stuffed dog, books, and a ten-pound-note all from her Father.

Severus kissed her on her forehead, "I do spoil you, don't I?"

Eve grinned and kissed him on the cheek in response, "yes, but that's perfectly fine with me."

Severus smiled, "off to your room now. I want half-an-hour of reading your new books."

"Yes, Father," Eve took one of her new books – the one she found most fascinating – and skipped merrily up the stairs.

When she reached her bedroom, she had her reply from Harry.

Evella,

I would love to come. Uncle Vernon said I could go, though I think he only said so because he's afraid you're dad'll come back and turn them all into toads. Happy Birthday!

Harry

P.S. How will I be able to get there?

"Dad!" Eve yelled.

A moment later, Severus was in her room. "Eve, what have I told you about yelling?"

"Yes, I know, but you told me to stay in my room. Anyway, will you go pick up Harry, please?"

Severus let out another sigh. "Fine. But behave while I'm gone and I'll only be five minutes." A moment later there was a crack and Severus was gone.

A few minutes later Eve heard the front door close.

She flung her door open and raced down the steps. Standing in the doorway was Harry Potter. His bent glasses were placed crookedly on his nose, his emerald eyes dazzling. He grinned when he saw Eve.

"Hi Harry!" She cried.

"Evella?" Harry asked.

"The one and only. Come on," She grabbed his hand and the two raced upstairs.

"Your aunt and uncle will be here in an hour." Severus called.

"Ok dad." Evella yelled and shut her door behind them.

"Thanks for inviting me," Harry said.

"I'm glad you could come."

"Are you excited to start Hogwarts?" Harry asked.

"Well, actually I won't be going to Hogwarts this year." Eve mumbled beneath her breath.

Harry frowned, "What? Why?"

"I'm going to my mum's old school. Just for a year though. Maybe longer, but I'll write you."

"Hogwarts won't be the same without you." Harry looked down sadly.

Eve grinned lopsidedly, "You'll have loads of fun and you'll have to tell me all about it."

The First Day of School

"Alright, Eve," Severus said. They were on the edge of a wood. "I'm suppose to leave you here. The castle is probably somewhere in the middle."

"Do you think it'd be okay if I flew?"

"I'm sure it'd be fine." Severus smiled and kissed her forehead.

"Remember to write."

"I know. I love you, dad." She said, embracing him.

"I love you, too." Severus whispered, gently biting at his lower lip. He pulled away from his daughter and smiled weakly.

Eve gave her father another quick hug before mounting her broom and taking off. Elphaba had given her a few lessons and Eve had done very well. Her owl was hidden in her bag. Severus had told her to leave Elphie at home, but Eve had slipped the small owl into her bag anyway. As Eve ascended into the sky, Elphie squawked.

"Shh," Eve said to the bird. "If someone hears you I'll have to send you home." After flying for a few minutes, Eve descended in front of the Cackle's Academy gate. Cackle's was a small castle and didn't look as welcoming as Hogwarts. There were a few other first years there. There were about 12 other girls standing there and they all looked nervous.

The doors of the gate opened and the girls started to go in. Eve took a deep breath.

"Walker's gate, Walker's gate," The 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th years chanted. "Cut your nose off if you're late

Mum won't come when you cry

Tiny witches learn to fly!"

The all howled for a minute then went back into the castle. There were two teachers, however, that remained.

"Hello, I'm Amelia Cackle, Headmistress of Cackle's Academy." Miss Cackle seemed very nice. She had grey hair and cat-like glasses. The other teacher looked like Miss Cackle's opposite. She was tall and had her black hair pulled back into a perfect bun. She wore a black dress that covered everything, but her face and hands. "And this is Miss Hardbroom, Deputy Headmistress. She will call role."

Miss Hardbroom, a harsh looking woman with sharp features and dark brown hair tied back in a clean bun, looked down at her clipboard and began calling names. "Maud Moonshine."

"Here" called a girl with pigtails and round glasses. She shifted uncomfortably and her eyes met Eve's for a moment, before she glanced away nervously.

"Jadu Wallie."

"Here"

A few more names were called till she finally came to Eve.

"Evella" - There was a pause - "Snape."

"Here" The pause had been so brief that Eve thought she'd imagined it.

"Mildred Hubble." Was the last name and there was no reply.

"Mildred Hubble?" Miss Hardbroom repeated. Still no reply.

"Has anyone seen Mildred Hubble?" Miss Cackles asked. No one answered. A moment later a girl was flying over the wall, hanging onto her broom for dear life. She cried out in fear and proceeded the crash her broom into the trashcans.

She could only be –

"Mildred Hubble!" Miss Hardbroom yelled sharply.

"I'm sorry, Miss." Mildred said, getting to her feet. She awkwardly straightened her uniform and toyed with her long dark braids. "I got lost and had to get over the wall."

"It's quite alright, my dear." Miss Cackle said smiling at Mildred. "Now," She turned back to the group. "I'll have some Second Years show you to your room."

Eve and another girl, Maud, went over to Mildred to make sure she was all right.

"I'm fine, thanks." Mildred said.

"I'm Maud Moonshine." Maud said. Maud was a little shorter than Eve and had dirty blonde hair that was tied into pigtails along with round glasses.

"Nice to meet you." Mildred smiled. Mildred had dark hair that was tied into long braids along with dark eyes. "And you are?" She asked Eve, noticing Eve was staring at them.

"Evella Snape, but you can call me Eve."

Elphie squawked from inside the bag, Eve coughed to cover it up.

Two Second Years came over the them.

"Hi, I'm Finella," One said. "This is Griselda, we're suppose to show you to your rooms." The three followed the older girls to the second floor.

"Your names are on your door," Griselda said. "Maud Moonshine this is yours."

"Thanks," Maud said, disappearing into her room.

A few doors down from Maud was Eve. The room was small and cold. There was a bed, a night table and a small wardrobe, along with small window with faded red shutters. As soon as the door was shut the first thing Eve did was take Elphie out. The small owl looked annoyed.

"Oh hush, now you can go flying in a minute. I need you to take a letter to Harry."

She set the bird on the bedpost then pulled out her wand.

"Accio birdcage." She said. A moment later, the red shutters opened and Elphie's birdcage came flying in the window.

"I knew that spell would come in handy." She grinned to herself. Severus had taught it to her incase she forgot something. She put Elphie in the cage then pulled out a piece of paper and bean to write.

Dear Harry,

How are you? I've just arrived at Cackle's. My room is dark, gloomy and tiny. I'm sure your room will be nicer. Which house are you in? I bet you're in Gryffindor, both your parents were. Tell my how your first day goes.

Your Friend, Eve

P.S. Don't tell my dad that I sent you this, I'm not suppose to have brought my owl with me. Also, a part of my wishes that I had stayed at Hogwarts. Is it wonderful? Do reply soon.

She folded the letter up and slipped it into an envelope. Then got Elphie out of her cage, and opened the shutter.

"Hogwarts," She told Elphie. With that the bird took off.

Eve got in line with Maud and Mildred for dinner.

"I can't wait for dinner, I'm starving." She spoke too soon. The cook dropped a piece of cold chicken and beans on her plate. She looked down at it begrudgingly, "You've got to be kidding," Eve said as she sat down.

"You're right, this doesn't even look edible." Mildred said, making a face.

"They expect us to eat this?" Maud stared at the plate incredulously.

"I'm afraid they do." Finella said, sliding in the seat next to Maud, she had obviously been listening in. "If you don't eat it HB makes you sit here till you finish."

The three first years groaned.

"Just close your eyes and get it over with." Griselda suggested, grimacing.

It was almost time for bed and Elphie still wasn't back yet. "I hope she's not lost." Eve murmured. She'd wanted to write to her father. After a few minutes of thinking, Eve decided to go see if Miss Cackle was still up and if she was, to ask her how she could write to her father.

She went down the staircases and wandered around for a few minutes before finally found the staff room. She knocked on the staff room door.

"Come in," A kind voice said. Eve opened the door; Miss Cackle was sitting at the table with Miss Hardbroom.

"How can I help you, my dear?" The Headmistress asked.

"I'm sorry it's so late, Miss Cackle, but I promised my dad I would write to him."

"Of course, my dear." Miss Cackle said with a smile. "Write your letter and I'll send it off." Miss Cackle handed Eve a piece of paper and a pen. "Just be quick, you need to get to bed."

"Thank you," Eve smiled at the old woman, taking a seat. She took a piece of parchment and a quill and began to write.

Dear dad,

Sorry it's so late, but I only just got a free moment. The school's not nearly as grand as Hogwarts and the foods just awful. But I'm sure it will get better. I hope all is well at Hogwarts. Who are the new Slytherins? Are any of my friends in it?

Love Always, Eve

"There." Eve folded the letter and handed it to Miss Cackle.

"Thank you, I'll send it off to your father immediately. I will need to know your father's name and where he works."

"Severus Snape, and he works at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry." Out of the corner of her eye, Eve saw Miss Hardbroom stiffen.

Miss Cackle nodded shortly, her voice now crisp, "Of course, of course, I remember now, I met your father."

"Really?"

"Yes, I was at your parents wedding, as a matter-of-fact."

"Dad never told me that." Eve replied slowly. Actually, her father hadn't told her anything of her mother or whom she had known.

"Yes, well, it must've just slipped his mind. But how's your mother? She was always one of my favorite students."

Eve looked at the ground. "Mum died when I was three." She murmured. "She was attacked by Bellatrix Lestrange, help came, but they were to late," Eve's voice cracked as she finished the sentence and tears began to stream down her face.

Miss Cackles immediately realized her mistake, and her voice lined with concern and regret, "Oh my dear, I'm so sorry, I didn't-"

"It's okay," Eve said, wiping her face. "You didn't know. Thank you for sending my letter. I'll see you in the morning." Eve said before leaving the office.

"Well Constance," Miss Cackle started after Eve was gone.

Miss Hardbroom however interrupted. "No matter what happened to her, Amelia, I will not forgive her. I will never forgive Glinda Upland for what she did to me."

Miss Cackle sighed, nodding. "I see, but please don't take it out on the girl. You can't blame her for her mother's mistakes."

I hope you guys like this! The other day I had this weird idea to watch an old favorite show of mine, 'The Worst Witch'. So I was watching it and, being the Harry Potter freak I am, I came up with this. Of course, if it was Sev's daughter I had to make Glinda the mother, I just love that couple too much!

Reviews are very much appreciated!

~Kate