"Do it! Strike me down and kill me!" Connelly whispered with a crazed smile.

Emma's hand shook, the wand pointing straight at Connelly's chest. Blood oozed from her mouth, but she dared not wipe it away. She kept her whole attention on the man in front of her. The past months flew through her mind like a movie reel. All of the things this monster had done to her, every single blow and horrible violation built within her mind.

"You have enough hate within you to say the words. Just two simple words, Emma…"

Yes, she did have enough hate in her, the words danced on the end of her tongue. She knew the consequences of what would happen if she proceeded. Tears filled her eyes, blinding her vision.

"I know who you truly are! The Dark Lord will be so proud of my choice," Connelly whispered.

He stretched his arms out, taking a step towards Emma. On instinct, she stepped back, her hand shaking harder.

"He's not going to save you Emma!"

At his words, the hand holding the wand fell an inch. A pain, that which she had never felt before, hit her dead in the heart. He had abandoned her, leaving her here with a monster. Connelly was right, there would be no savior coming to her rescue.

"Severus Snape is a Death Eater, always has been and always will be!" Connelly said with a laugh.

The last bit of resolve Emma had all but died within her. Yes, she knew who Snape was and had seen it first hand. He had betrayed the ones that he swore to protect and at the same time, he ripped her heart out.

The hand holding her wand finally came to rest at her side, a sob spilling forth from her mouth. Emma felt Connelly come to stand in front of her, but she couldn't make herself care anymore. The wand was snatched from her hand.

"Crucio!" Connelly yelled.

It was the last words Emma heard before her mind was overtaken with unspeakable pain.

Okay people, this is my first attempt at a Harry Potter story! It will be based around my FAVORITE character, Severus Snape! It will be long and have much angst, but it will be worth it...I hope! lol. Anyway, this is just a start and I will have more coming very soon. Please review and tell me what you think. Thanks!