Eyes So Cruel by GoDrinkPinesol624

Jareth once said that her eyes could be cruel. Merlin help the wizarding world when she aims everything else against them. AU Post-GoF.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Harry Potter or the Labyrinth.

Author's Note: Only the first chapter will have the AN at the beginning (I always hate reading these before the chapter). I make no promises as to when I will update. I go to school four days a week and work two days a week. I hope to continue this story as much as I can. I've always enjoyed Labyrinth/Harry Potter so I decided to make one enjoy! :D

Chapter 1- Accepted!

Many of the children attending Hogwarts don't realize how expensive their tuition is. Most purebloods come from old money; their families can pay, and still be quite comfortable. Harry Potter comes from a wealthy family that set a trust fund to pay for his schooling. Hermione Granger comes from a family of two practicing dentists. Ron Weasley's father worked like a dog in the Ministry to put his seven children through school with double, sometimes triple, shifts to provide for his family.

Robert Williams had it easy. Upon finding out that there was a magical school, and his youngest child was invited to attend, he found out quite a few fibs his daughter, Sarah, had told him. Officials from the school, Hog-something, came to his house to tell him that his son Toby had an unusually high level of magic even for a 'muggleborn'. Robert Williams was shocked that magic even existed! After reading his letter, Toby was so excited that it took him nearly five hours of jumping on the living room couches before settling down. His wife Karen was excited that their son was accepted to a private school, but also a bit frightened of it being a magical school. Robert himself had no idea what to think, so he decided to call his daughter over to have a family meeting in a couple days about the school.

It turns out that Sarah had a few secrets of her own. The man that she had married five years ago, Jareth, is from this magical world. Sarah told him that Jareth was willing to pay for Toby's expensive magical education. When he asked her why Jareth would be as generous to do such a thing Sarah told him, "Marital persuasions." Robert had met Jareth twice before the wedding and only a handful of times after because the man was so busy. Even with the few meetings Robert could see just how much in love Jareth was with his not so little girl, and he would bet on his life that Jareth would never stray from her.

Even before calling Sarah to talk about the school, his family had two meetings with professors to talk about Toby's education. Professor McGonagall as the Deputy Headmistress of Hog…warts, that's what it was, came to the house to speak to Karen and him. She seemed like a trustworthy person, that is until she let slip that there was some conflict starting up in the wizarding world. "Professor, I don't believe I can be comfortable sending my son to this school I know nothing about, in a 'world' I know nothing about, and expect Toby to be safe in the middle of some gang uprising!"

In the true fashion of any stern teacher the Professor pursed her lips before replying, "Mr. Williams I assure you that your son will be perfectly safe at Hogwarts. This school has been around for a thousand years and we, the faculty have taken every precaution available to protect our students."

In the true Williams fashion, Robert was stubborn in his view that Hogwarts was not good enough for his son, "I'm still not sure about this."

And so, the second professor to visit his home was the Headmaster himself, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, "Just call me Albus dear boy." The Headmaster continued to explain that the magical world is a wondrous place, and it truly can't pass up talent such as Toby's. "Hogwarts is the safest place in the world, and I would never allow harm to come to my students."

Robert Williams did not like the odd spark in this man's eyes, but he could only stall so long, "Before I make my final decision, I would like to speak to my daughter about this first."

The Headmaster smiled, and his eyes actually twinkled, "Alright then Mr. Williams, I will send along a school owl so you may tell us your decision, and unless you choose not to, I will set an appointment for next Thursday for one of my professors to help your son get his supplies."

"That seems agreeable professor I shall let you know once we have our family discussion." Albus Dumbledore felt confident that when he left the William's residence he had convinced the boy and his mother, and all he needed was the daughter to nudge her father in the right direction. He couldn't do everything himself now could he?

-ESC-

Professor Severus Snape is an interesting man. Robert could tell that he was a very smart individual, and it presented itself in his vocabulary. When Robert asked why Professor McGonagall was not showing them around the man told him that all Hogwarts Professors help various muggleborn families to become familiar with the wizarding world. Snape seemed to keep a very firm temper in front of him by calmly answering his son's rapid firing questions all day long. He could tell that Toby was starting to truly agitate the Professor, that was his cue to step in, "Toby, please stick to questions about school I'm sure that Professor Snape does not want to be answering your questions until dawn."

Toby seemed to deflate, "Sorry Professor."

The trip to Gringotts proved to be an interesting affair. "Gringotts is the wizarding bank where you go to exchange your pounds for wizard currency. There are twenty-nine Knuts to a Sickle, and seventeen Sickles to a Galleon. The bank is run by Goblins, and it would be wise not to act or do any suspicious activi-"

"Goblins? Really!"

Karen soured at her son's interruption of the professor, "Toby the professor was speaking."

"Sorry Mom, but really its run by Goblins!"

"Yes Mr. Williams, it is run by Goblins." Snape drew a sneer on his face. " And why are you so particularly interested Goblins?"

Toby's cheeks gained a light blush, "Nothing."

As the William's family plus one Professor Snape crossed the Gringotts threshold, Severus Snape noticed the guards' odd behavior. There were a set of two guards guarding each of the three doors to the entrance of the bank, and every single guard was following Toby Williams with their beady little eyes. Upon reaching the entryway, Robert and Karen Williams marveled at the creatures that ran the bank, yet they did not notice their son had slipped away. "Mr. Williams it seems your son has…run off to create mischief." He could just feel it in his bones, this child is going to be trouble.

"SARAH!"

Robert and Karen whipped their heads around upon hearing Toby's exclamation. The three adults followed the sound across the hall where the teller stands ended and the offices began. Toby Williams was hugging a young woman, who had to lean over pretty far to hug the boy at his height. As she rose Severus could see she was a very beautiful woman with long dark chocolate hair, and hazel eyes that bordered on green. She wore sage green robes over a yellow dress, and a necklace that had a fist-sized crystal hanging off the end. It took all of his discipline and Mastery of Occlumency not to watch her cleavage as she righted herself. Her tag didn't escape his notice: S. Williams – COO. This woman was the COO of Gringotts?

Robert vaguely remembered that his daughter had told him that she worked as a manager at a bank. "Sarah this is where you work? Why didn't you tell us when we were talking about the wizard world?"

The woman gave a slight smirk before she responded, which was extremely sexy, "I thought I would surprise you. You've always wanted to see my work, well here it is."

Toby stared at her nametag, "Sarah what does COO mean?"

She squatted down to speak at the child's level, "Well squirt COO stands for Chief Operation Officer, basically I am responsible for the daily operations of all Gringotts banks, and I report to the owner of the bank. This is the main bank that I work from." Sarah glanced up towards the two parents who actually cared about her, and saw the gloomy man standing near them, "Hello there."

Robert forgot all about the professor for a moment, "Oh please excuse my manners, Professor this is my daughter Sarah, Sarah this is Professor Severus…is it? Snape. This is the professor from Toby's school that is helping us with his shopping.

"What is it you teach Professor?"

"Potions."

"Do you enjoy teaching?"

"Occasionally." Severus feared this woman may be bad news for him. It wasn't often that a woman was able to metaphorically punch him in the face with her sensuality.

A delicious smile developed on her lips, "What a marvelous conversationalist you are Professor Snape, do continue?"

Karen chose to jump in, "Stop teasing the man Sarah you are a grown woman now."

"Yes, I do forget sometimes. I fear I may mirror my husband's nature sometimes."

Severus deflates at the word husband, "Shall we continue with our business here? I havn't got all day."

"Of course let me get the money for his supplies. Now there is enough for everything he needs, plus a little extra for spending money at school."

"Thank you Sarah you have no idea how much this helps us. I wanted to retire in a few years, and I probably wouldn't be able to without your help."

"It's no problem Dad I'm happy to help."

"Maybe when we're done you could join us for lunch?"

"Sure I'd be happy to, tell you what I'll treat, we can try the new restaurant that opened down the Alley. You as well Professor."

"That won't be necessary." It had been almost thirteen years since a woman offered to buy him a meal, why did it have to be a married one?

"Nonsense I won't take no for an answer. Think of it as a thank you for showing my family around."

"It's no use trying to fight her; she has the Williams stubbornness."

When it came to buying a pet for his son Toby was very insistent on getting a snowy owl. "I'm going to name him Goliath!" It certainly was a very large bird. Karen made Toby promise if he got the bird that he would write home at least once a week. "Mom? When is Sarah coming?"

Karen smiled at Toby's eagerness he hadn't seen Sarah since she came over for his birthday, and he was excited to spend some time with his sister, "Soon Toby she needs to wrap up her work. We aren't even done shopping yet dear."

"That guy at the wand shop was weird," Toby complained, "If he got any closer to me I'd say he was a creeper."

Severus Snape snorted, "He can have that affect on some people." This child may be mischievous, but he's insightful as well.

Karen turned to the professor, "We do appreciate your help, thank you so much. I feel much better about sending Toby to Hogwarts after today."

"Mom I'm starving let's get Sarah and eat!"

When the group had picked up Sarah they walked to the Mermaid's Cove a relatively new restaurant near Professor Snape's favorite apothecary. He nearly showed his surprised expression as he read the prices on the menu; one meal was nearly the price of three weeks of his salary.

Karen got an inquisitive look in her eyes, "So Sarah how is your husband doing?"

Sarah knew she would ask eventually, "He's fine. Always busy busy busy. He always finds time for me when I come home no matter what."

"Any plans for children?"

"Not yet, but if it happens we'll welcome a child in our lives. I'd certainly need to cut down hours at my job, or quit altogether.

"That's good to hear dear. You two should come over sometime for dinner."

"I'll see what I can do Karen."

After lunch it was time for Snape to drop the Williams off back home, "It was a pleasure to meet you, but I do need to return to the school within the hour to finish a potion."

"Good day Professor Snape. Oh one more thing, Dad, Karen? Do you want me to take Toby to the platform on the first since you won't be able to get through?"

"Sure Sarah, meet us at the King's Cross entrance at 10:15?"

"It's a date."

-ESC-

After a hard day at work, Sarah was beyond happy to use the crystal around her neck to return home for the night. Before she could even blink, she felt her husband wrap his arms around her waist from behind. "How was your day pet?"

"It was nice to spend some time with my family, but it was horrible dealing with greedy, nasty pureblood all day. They try to talk to the human executive to get around fees and goblins in general."

"Lucky for them to talk to the headstrong Goblin Queen then huh?" She could hear the smirk that she knew to be on his face.

"Mmm…dinner and a hot bath with my husband should fix everything."

"Well I can't say no to my Queen," Jareth proceeded to give Sarah one of his toe-curling kisses that never failed to turn her on.

-ESC-

It took Severus four hours to finish his potions for Madame Pomfrey's stores in the hospital wing. His eyes were blurry, and he was getting quite hungry. Making his way towards the Great Hall, his mind kept straying to Sarah Williams. It really was a shame that she was married, yet she still went by her maiden name? That's odd. Must be an American thing. Sitting down at the staff table he barely noticed the other occupants.

Albus Dumbledore could tell there was something on the Potionmaster's mind. He usually wasn't this distracted unless he was brewing. "How was your day Severus? Didn't you take young Toby Williams to Diagon Alley today?"

The man's eyes showed that he cleared his mind before answering the headmaster. "Yes. It seems the sister is indeed magical, and that's what convinced them to allow Mr. Williams to attend."

"Really? We haven't had a Williams in about eighteen years, also aren't they from the States originally?"

"Yes, but it seems that she is the COO of Gringotts."

Severus could see the twinkle in Dumbledore's eyes as he thought of all the possibilities, "Interesting."

-ESC-

AN: Please review and let me know what you think or suggest. If my grammar is terrible let me know so I can get a beta reader please. This story is a WIP and I don't know where it leads, we shall see together! Me first of course. Have a B-E-A-utiful day readers!

Next chapter: How did Jareth and Sarah get together?