Learning of Worlds-Private

[Orion]

Yellowed teeth clenched together, a dark gaze narrowing upon Dumbledore as he spoke. His jaw slid off to the side, brow furrowing. Severus was contemplating on speaking out against the headmaster, especially after his sister's presence had been kept secret after all this time. To think that he had no right to seeing these letters was pitiful. Still, the professor held back. "I had every right to see those," he snapped back, "Don't do it again." Deep down he knew that Dumbledore still wouldn't show them those letters anyways, but he hoped that the headmaster would live up to his demand.

Nervous, he turned to Ellie. For a moment, he turned back to Dumbledore with a questioning gaze, but then let his eyes fall upon the child again with a hesitant expression. This child was his niece. His long-lost sister's daughter... The only remaining piece of family he could ever have contact with. What should he even say? Instead, he sat silent. There had to be something other that silence. Rolling his head and straightening his back, Severus attempted to put a hand on the female's shoulder. "This is as confusing as it is for me as it is for you," he muttered softly. Hopefully she would understand.