Come With Me

Thank you so much, Sempra. You're a doll.

"Please remember me...

Please remember me..."

When the song ended, Serena closed her eyes and expelled a breath as applause erupted around her. She heard whistles and whoops, then smiled when she opened her eyes and gestured for the band to stand. They all bowed to the generous clapping.

"Thank you. Thanks so much. Y'all have a great night," she offered. "The band is gonna take a twenty minute break, and then you will be treated to the melodic sounds of the Harmonious Harpies. Good night, everyone," Serena announced and waved to the crowd. The applause continued as the curtain came down, and she sighed.

Suddenly, Serena was grabbed from behind and turned around into a warm hug. John beamed at her. She had gasped, but now smiled back at him. Charles was right behind him, beaming as well. Serena smiled at him and gave him a knowing look.

"Yes, yes, I know, I know! You told me so." Charles grabbed her in a fierce hug when she opened her mouth to give him a piece of her mind.

As they parted, she wagged her finger at him, then stated, "Yes, well, I think things are off to a very good start." She giggled at his red face and listened to the murmur of the large crowd beyond the curtain. How she loved this.

Just then, one of the Harpies came up and asked John where her guitar was. Meanwhile, another approached Charles and asked him to adjust her tail feathers. Serena grinned, shook her head, and turned to make her way to her dressing room. The boys were going to do well.

Once in her dressing room, Serena pulled on her outer robes. Sadly, she looked around and sighed. She was going to miss all of this. But it probably wouldn't be long before she would get to sing like this again. She clung to that hope, cast a final look around the room and slid out the back door.

She shivered slightly as the cool night air hit her, then waited a moment for her eyes to adjust to the darkness. Once in the alley, a peculiar feeling hit her. Quickly, she slipped her wand into her hand with no time to spare. Suddenly to her left, a rat grew into a man wearing a black cloak and mask. He aimed his wand at her while her peripheral vision registered two more cloaked figures advancing quickly up the alley on her right.

With swift grace, Serena cast a silent Protego to protect her as the rat-like man's wand shot a red flash at her. At the same moment, the two figures to her right sent red and blue streams of light simultaneously. Rapidly, she ducked behind a pile of crates that took the force of the blasts and splintered.

Crouching, she slipped behind another stack to the right, closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She hoped all her assailants were male. Strong and lilting, her ethereal voice penetrated the night.

"Come with me, come and I'll take you away...

Away to my land of enchantment..."

Serena had let go with her power fully, and as she sung, the three figures stood transposed, practically frozen.

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Severus had made his way to the back of the club and occupied a place well hidden from view. He heard the back door open and saw a hooded, cloaked figure slip out the door. The fluid movements told him it was Serena. He was about to reveal himself when a movement on the ground up ahead caught his eye, and he sank back into his previous position.

Wormtail! Great, this is just great, he thought furiously. He could not be seen by the pompous man, his position with the Dark Lord would be compromised. Frantically, his eyes darted back and forth as he evaluated the situation. Suddenly, magical bursts sounded behind him, and he swiveled in time to see Serena block Wormtail's spell and duck to deflect two others. He then heard her start to sing and an odd feeling come over him.

Struggling, he kept his wits about him, but it was very difficult, even with the sound mufflers. Well, that answers our question about her Siren powers, he thought. He leaned forward and peered around the crates to gauge the situation and watched as Wormtail and one of the other two figures stopped in their tracks. The other figure, however, still moved, though much slower than before.

Serena cast a wordless Stupefy on Wormtail and the figure that had stopped. Severus saw the other Death Eater was facing away from him, and after quickly scanning to make sure there were no others, he cast Stupefy on the last figure in the alleyway.

Swiftly, he emerged from his hiding place, and Serena flew up in front of him, her wand pointed at his chest. He held up his hands quickly, and she lowered her wand. She sensed he was here to help her and meant her no injury. With her submission, he grabbed her hand. They ran two alleys over and out of sight. Here, he held out an object to her: a toothbrush. Serena cocked her head to the side and looked at it inquisitively. With a look of mischief in her eyes, she shrugged and touched the item. Immediately, she felt her navel pulled, and she was winded when she landed on a hard, cold floor.

It was so dark, Serena couldn't see a thing. Lumos, she thought, and the dark man's face was illuminated next to her by her wand. He sat up quickly, and she smiled at him. "So, now what?" she inquired with an impish grin.

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Severus sat with his back against the wall and his legs stretched out in front of him. Thoughts chased each other in his head. Across from him, Serena sat cross-legged and close to the fire between them. Honestly, he had thought he was going to have to kidnap the woman, not have her full cooperation. To top that off, she kept smiling at him. It was maddening. Frustrated, he raised a hand and pinched the top of his nose to stem the headache he felt approaching.

Serena watched the dark man. He kept staring at her, frowning, then looking away. After they had landed from the Portkey, he had cast Incendio and lit a fire in the middle of what could only be a cave. She searched her feelings. She definitely felt he meant her no harm, but he was certainly, what was that, annoyed at her? For what, she had no clue. But it seemed to simply be because she existed. Perhaps it was her disposition. Hmphf, she thought and crossed her arms. Two could play this game.

"So, I gather you know my name, but I'm afraid I don't know yours. It is...?" she began in a snarky tone, breaking the tensed silence.

Severus looked at her, his arms also crossed, and sniffed. "Snape, Severus Snape. And you are Serena Celestia, I gather, correct?" He eyed her keenly, was greeted with a sharp intake of breath and a fierce green-eyed look.

"They never said my last name. How did you..." Serena began in an exasperated tone and broke off suddenly as realization struck her. The goons tonight, his knowledge, they were all a by product of – "The sign!" The words came out in a rasp, and she rose hastily. Serena began to pace furiously in a swirl of heavy robes. "Of all the stupid, low down – I asked him, I told him! It was my only stipulation! What an idiotic thing..." She broke off and took several calming breaths.

Through all of this, Snape had simply watched her with a raised eyebrow. He watched as she struggled to compose herself and was astounded when she plastered a smile on her face and turned to him.

"Why, yes, that's correct, and to what do I owe your rescue of me?"

Well, that was blunt, he thought sedately. He hadn't really wanted to get into this subject right away, so he side stepped a little.

"Why did you come with me?" He questioned her easy cooperation. Her face flickered briefly with annoyance, but it was gone almost before he could register it.

"Because I know you are no threat to me," she told him truthfully.

"And how could you know that when you were being attacked? Perhaps I am one of your attackers," he countered, infuriated with her quick acquiescence. He worried how easily she might fall into the Dark Lord's hands before they could see how powerful she was, and he had no doubt of that power. The performance with Wormtail had proven it.

"Yes, well, it would seem that while I don't know you, there is quite a lot you don't know about me," she informed him with sarcasm.

Snape sneered at her. "Really, Ms. Celestia, this banter is going to get us no where."

He really was beginning to irritate her. Yes, he may look divine, but his attitude was simply dreadful, and of course, hers was nothing to contend with at times either. When faced with adversity, she always rose to the occasion. "Then perhaps we should part ways. I appreciate your help, Mr. Snape, but I can quite take care of myself, thank you."

As Serena made to find the exit, Severus replied dryly, "I believe it is in your best interest to stay. I did save your life."

Serena snorted. "Saved? My life?" she asked incredulously. "What rubbish! I was perfectly fine. I am sure I could have handled the other Death Eater without your help, and as for me being here, I was simply curious...." She trailed off when she sensed the anger emanating from him.

"I should not like to know you follow people simply because you are curious, Ms. Celestia." He was on his feet now. "These are dangerous times as I hope you know," he seethed.

"How dare you lecture me? Just who the hell do you think you are!?" she seethed back, reaching out with her hand and poking him in the chest. Her eyes spat green fire at him in her anger. They stared at each other, their chests rising and falling as if they had run a race.

Abruptly, the atmosphere sizzled, and Serena felt the hair raise on her neck as electricity filled the air between them. He grabbed her hand in a viselike grip and pulled her against him roughly. Their mouths met and crushed each other, his mouth plundering hers. She opened her lips, and his tongue dove in, her tongue swirling around his in a mad pirouette. Their arms came around each other, pressing their bodies together in their anger, which soon turned to raging lust.

Serena tangled a hand in his hair and felt a growl in his throat. The scent of something warm and masculine filled her senses as her mouth left his to travel to his neck, and he did the same to her. His hands pushed her cloak off, and it fell to the floor.

She was still wearing the dress robes from the show, and she heard his sharp intake of breath. His eyes roved her breasts, swelling against the soft fabric with each rise of her chest for air, and her nipples tightened to form visible beads under his scrutiny. His hands shifted in her hair and brought her face forcefully to him so he could taste her lips.

Her hands found his coat button, and nimbly, she slid it through the hole, sliding his coat past his shoulders to remove it as his right hand cupped her breast. She leaned into his touch and a moan rose in her throat. Serena's hands tugged recklessly at his belt and pants. Soon, she placed her hand inside and cupped his sac. She heard his breath catch, and he seemed to almost lose control.

Severus quickly pulled her dress robes up and placed his hand between her thighs. Serena shuddered as his fingers slipped inside her panties and found her nub. She gasped, her head falling back. She felt him retreat a little and whimpered.

"Severus, please..." Her words trailed off in a plea.

"Are you sure?" he questioned, conscious thought attempting to make an appearance.

"Yes, yes, please." She looked into his eyes. Green orbs searching black, pleading.

He saw the need there as she pushed at his pants. They traveled backwards, and she shivered when she felt her body meet the cave wall. His fingers moved into her, feeling the warmth and wetness there. She closed her eyes, her breath hitching. "Mmmm, so wet," he murmured seductively in her ear.

Brusquely, he tore off her panties, picked her up and pulled her legs around his waist. In one torrid motion, he entered her, filling her, and Serena gasped at the contact. He retreated, and she protested, but then he thrust into her again. Slowly, ever so slowly, he would retreat and then plunge again. Serena felt his length, every inch, as he thrust deeper with each penetrating stroke.

Severus pushed down her dress robes to expose her breasts. Slowly, he brought one to his lips and suckled, then nipped it hotly. Lavishing her creamy breast with due attention brought a hoarse moan to her mouth. He then returned to her lips, holding her face and kissing her as if he were drinking sweet nectar. He plunged into her again, holding her face, his tongue dancing with hers.

Serena felt as if she were climbing, climbing toward a pinnacle of light. Severus soon left her lips and gave copious attention to her other breast. Gaining momentum, their bodies moved: in, out, sucking her nipple, in, out, his mouth traveling up to her neck, sucking her earlobe, in, out, and then back down, licking her neck while she was kissing the parts of him she could reach and running her hands through his hair.

She felt his sac slapping her flesh. His manhood thrusting, brushing against her intimately, rubbing her core and touching the inner most spot that craved his touch, his possession. It was torture. Slowly he moved, thrusting his throbbing shaft in her hot center. Her body writhed beneath him, and suddenly, her muscles tightened around him. She reached the summit and fell over into the white light beyond and heard his answering shout as she felt the warmth of his seed spill into her body.

Serena clasped her legs around him, holding him to her. Wrapping her arms around him, she kissed him recklessly, their tongues twinning as their bodies trembled. Severus raised his eyes to hers and shuddered, Oh gods, what have I done?

Disclaimer: I am making no money, the characters, except a few, belong to JKR. And the Siren song referenced is adapted from the movie, Hocus Pocus.