Animalexus

Marie Llewellur is the only Animalexus in the world. She can speak to any animal, magical or otherwise. Her parents raised her as a Muggle to protect her from those Dark wizards who might want to exploit her abilities. When Marie was seventeen, that fear was realized, and she has spent over two years as a slave to the Dark Lord. Now, though, she has escaped, and finds herself at Hogwarts under the care of Dumbledore, Fawkes, and the other professors. But can Marie ever feel comfortable in a wizarding world that has never done anything but hurt her? And can she ever come to terms with the fact that one professor freely wanders the halls of the school despite the horrors she has seen him perpetrate?

Marie has made it to Hogwarts--but she doesn't feel safe there, and Snape doesn't think she should.

Professor McGonagall has assigned one of the Trio to show Marie around Hogwarts, but things don't run as smoothly as hoped.

Dumbledore thinks he has found a way for Marie to stay safe at Hogwarts. Snape thinks it's ridiculous. Marie thinks he might be right.

Now that she's Hogwarts new stablemaster, Marie must face the students. How will she react when she comes face-to-face with Draco Malfoy--and more importantly, what will she do when students come to her wanting her to teach?

What could possibly make Marie seek out Snape--in the dungeons?

When Marie demands answers, Snape realizes he cannot continue to treat her as though she were simply a slave.

The Dark Lord increases the pressure on his DeathEaters to find and return his Animalexus. Meanwhile, Marie seeks answers from the mysterious falcon she's spotted flying over the Hogwarts grounds.

An unexpected guest arrives at Hogwarts and sends Marie into a panic. Can Snape forestall disaster?

It's time for the Yule Ball, and though Marie finds it far more enjoyable than she had anticipated, something about the evening is bothering her. Why are the other professors acting so strangely, and why won't Dumbledore meet her eyes? Can she really trust Snape, or are his other committments ultimately more important?

The thing Marie has feared most during her weeks at Hogwarts has come to pass. Can she survive it? Will Snape be able to protect his own secrets? And why didn't Dumbledore protect the Animalexus?

Hermione discovers Marie's absence, but will she be able to figure out what has happened to her friend? And with the Dark Lord still furious with Marie, will the Animalexus be able to find a way to fight back?

Marie has interpreted at the interrogations of dozens of owls--why do the Death Eaters seem so obsessed with this one? Back at Hogwarts, Harry and Hermione decide that they have to do something to help Marie--but first they need Snape's cooperation. And where is Albus wandering off to in the middle of the night?

Who is the prisoner the Death Eaters have brought back to the Dark Lord's lair? And why is the Dark Lord insisting that Marie be present at the interrogation?

Marie's astonishing feat of wandless magic has had unintended--and dire--consequences. Has she become more trouble to the Dark Lord than she is worth? And what on earth could Kingsley Shacklebolt and Snape have in common?

When Marie killed Gavin Welton, she also killed one of Lucius Malfoy's closest friends--and Lucius fully intends to get his revenge. Meanwhile, Snape works to prepare Hogwarts for the coming assualt, but he finds the Aurors less than cooperative.

The Dark Lord's plans are coming to a head, and Marie has a role to play. Will Snape, Dumbledore, Hermione, and the Aurors be able to help her, or will the Dark Lord command her powers as the Animalexus to his own advantage?