Face to face 1

He grabbed her hands which were surprisingly cold but he didn't notice it. 

"Desella, hide and don't you dare show yourself in front of them. Don't come outside unless I call for you. Okay?"

"Severus I won't but at least tell me what happened?" She asked in distress.

He noticed his distress but he was also short on time.

"Even if I tell, I am afraid there is nothing you can help me with it. The best help from your side would be to not show yourself to the enemy. I can't protect both of you simultaneously. I feel shame to say, but I am powerless, so Desella just hide"

With this, he left her there alone and marched towards the main entrance.