Mentor And His Apprentice.

[Severus Snape]

*Tilts his head, regarding his apprentice, making a show of deliberation, hoping to worry Zero. He has no intention of going further with Legilimens, he already knows the truth. Now he has to go about protecting the boy, and helping him advance in Lord Voldemort's ranks.*

*Shakes his head an infinitesimal amount.*

No, that will suffice. Though I see your Occlumens is something to be desired.

*Snaps*

You will improve upon that. It wouldn't be prudent for you allow quite possibly anyone the privilege of perusing your thoughts.

It is obvious you have been trained in Occlumens, if you are half as smart as you feign we shouldn't have any trouble advancing your education, now should we?

[Zero Quinn]

*Adjusts his posture to a more gentlemanly position, nodding his head obediently.*

You will see improvements, I will do as directed.

*Relaxes an infinitesimal amount, quite surprised he jumped successfully through that hoop, and is still breathing.*

[Severus Snape]

*Stands motionless in front of the boy, halo of light from the fireplace surrounds his cloaked form.*

Right, Zero, that is all for now.

*Sweeps his hand, gesturing toward the door as he strides to his ebony desk.*

I expect you to arrive at my home in two days time. We will begin your formal education at said time.

*Plucks a small bit of parchment off of his desk, passing his wand over it once, his address in Spinner's End writing itself across the paper. Severus' hand shoots out, offering the parchment to the boy.*

The address...