Where Your Loyalties Lie - {Severus Snape x Reader}

After I made the quick visit in the chamber and shoved some food down, I rushed to the Room of Requirement with Muffin. Need to take her to her walk after this meeting. Couldn't look directly Remus in the eyes when I walked in. Just the fact he was able to tell what Severus and I did earlier today gives me the second hand embarrassment. But Remus didn't have any sings that he'd like to tease me about it. At least, not right now. We got other - more important things going on here. The niffler keeps playing with some shiny coins under the table as 'the leaders' of Dumbledore's Army are gathered around the long table to have this meeting. Minus Luna, who's still missing. I'm really worried for her. Neville keeps his head down as Remus and I speak about today's events. I told everyone in the room how I was able to get in touch with Harry and how I saw him and all the others on the dragon's back.

Others got worried and started to ask more details about Harry and the others, but as expected, I couldn't tell them more than I already know so far. None of us know where and how far they went with that dragon. They can be anywhere at this point. The Two-way mirror hasn't helped either... Which is now in middle of the table for others to see and investigate. "Maybe it's broken?" Cedric wonders out loud after trying it. Shooking my head a bit:"Doubt it. It worked perfectly well last time I used it.". "Maybe you were too rough on it." Remus smites with the slightest grin corner of his mouth. My head snaps at him, sending deathly daggers thru my eyes to keep his mouth shut. Luckily, none of the students payed any attention to Remus's words and kept talking to each other about the mirror and what can we do now.

During all of this, my attention once again goes to Neville - who hasn't said a word this whole time. He has basically kept his head down the whole time. Eyes resting on his hands that are neatly placed on the table. Clearly his thoughts being else where. Don't need to be genius to figure out what's on his mind. Or rather whom. "Seems that You-Know-Who and his little helpers has become more sensitive to anyone they feel irritated or threatened by. We can't risk there will be more people missing." Remus's voice brings me back from my thoughts and my attention goes back to him. His words visibly hurt Neville, who tightens the grip around his shaky hands. Neville... There is serious look on Remus's face as he continues:"I'd suggest we'll gather students here anytime the classes are over. Therefor, none of the Carrows will be able to catch them and put a ridiculous blame on them.". "But, what about Mr. Filch?" Cho ask, slightly worried about him and his precious cat that keeps sneaking around the castle - hoping to catch us all red handed. "(Y/N) and I will take care of him, no need to worry." Remus reassures calmly.

We talked another thirty minutes before the students got up and left the room. It's really late at this point. Right after I put the chair back to its place and took Muffin into my arms, I notice how the Gryffindor is still sitting there. "Neville." my voice is soft and I release the niffler on the table to wander around it. Remus hears my voice and turns to look at us over his shoulder as he was about to leave the room. But he stops and without a word, he walks beside me. The boy starts shaking as the tears quickly raise in his eyes. My heart immediately breaks and I rush to him:"Ouhw...". He lets out a sharp gasp, and as soon as I come near him, he holds onto me while still sitting on the chair. Hugging by the waist so tightly like a lost child. Poor Neville. I want to tell him it's alright, but... Is it? The fact that the girl he's in love with is missing - probably taken by the Death Eaters. And... I don't even want to imagine the rest. Really don't know what to say or what else to do here order to take his pain away. So I place a hand on top of his fluffy hair and wrap the other arm around his shoulders. Muffin also comes close to Neville and starts rubbing herself against him.

Remus stands at the end of the table, watching us and wonders what he can do to help. Guess there's nothing else we can do at this second, but be there for Neville and let him let it all out. These are the moments when it really hits me. The reality these are young children we are dealing with. Not that I would be any braver if Severus would be missing like Luna is now... But still. Wish there was something I could do. "(Y/N), I'm s-scared for her." Neville's voice breaks thru the tears. "I know, Neville. I know." I keep gently stroking his hair. We all are. Can only imagine all of the things that he has thought about what has happened to her. From the hope she's alright, to the worst scenario. Severus must know something about this. I will demand for the answer from him. Remus is about to say something, but Neville then breaks down even more and yells while holding onto me ever so tight:"I MUST SEE HER!!!". His loud cry echoes around the room. Muffin lets out a small squeak and quickly jumps down the table to hide behind my leg.