" Severus! Is it true! Lily's back?! " Professor Flitwick exclaimed bursting through the door, only to gasp and cover his eyes,
" I am so sorry! I didn't mean to interrupt! I'll just go back outside and wait, well not outside the door! I'll, uh, when you're done, gah! I'm leaving now! "
And he was gone just as soon as he disappeared.
" What on earth...Oh! He thought we were in the middle of-pff! "
" Well, there goes another rumor around here. "
" The teachers gossip worse than the students. " Lily wiped at her eyes, " Though I wouldn't mind this rumor, if your alright with it. "
" So does that mean that... "
" Was I not clear enough back there? " She smiled at him leaning in to him.
" Lily. " He stopped her.
" Sev, don't do that. "
" Do what? "
" Act like you don't deserve to be happy. You do. Or treat me like I don't know what I'm doing. Now will you let me kiss you? "
His answer was a tilt of his head, letting her set the pace, something that she appreciated as she leaned into him again, slowly, in case he changed his mind, but he remained where he was as she finally kissed him.
It was slow, they were in no rush.
They were so caught up into the kiss that they didn't hear the door open again, it wasn't until they heard a clearing of a throat that they finally pulled away, Lily's hands were resting on his chest and his hands was at her waist.
Severus was annoyed at whoever interrupted them, he turned his glare to the intruder and still kept his glare at Albus who stood there with that annoying twinkle in his eyes.
" Sorry to interrupt, but it seems that word has gotten out that you have returned Lily. All of Hogsmeade is talking about it as are the rest of the teachers. "
" And now the fun starts. " She mumbled, leaning her head on Severus' chest.
" It'll be alright. " Severus replied, hugging her and kissing the top of her head.
" And Severus, Karkovoff is looking for you. "
" I'm sure he is. Probably wanting me to speak for him and say he's been good. Or probably wants me to help him get Crouch Jr. out of holding or both. "
" Best not keep him waiting Severus. "
" Yes, he's more of a rat than Pettigrew. "
Lily moved away to allow him to stand and put his shirt and coat back on.
" I'll handle him Albus, if all goes well he won't cause a scene and leave along with his school. " Severus replied cooly as he finished putting on his coat.
" Be careful Severus. " Lily said as he went to the door.
" Always. " He replied, looking back to her before leaving.
" Don't look at me like that Albus. James was not my husband. He cursed me with a spell he created along with Pettigrew, it's another version of the Imperio curse, Remus told me, and Sirius knew about it. "
" I see. My dear I am so sorry you had to go through that. "
" The only good thing from that stupid marriage is my son...James was on his way out when Voldemort showed up at the door. The stress was getting to him I think. He was upset that Harry was crying and wouldn't settle down, I was starting to come back to my senses, Voldemort was after us, he'd rather sacrifice his own child then fight that monster. "
" That would explain why James didn't have his wand with him when he was killed. "
" You were there? "
" As was Severus. He had gone there to try and save you and Harry, but he was too late to save you. "
" So you had him, no, made him promise to protect Harry is that it? "
" I asked him to protect Harry... "
" You used my death to get him to protect Harry Albus! You knew how Severus felt towards me and you used it against him! "
" Lily, you misunderstand, yes I knew how he felt, but it was not why asked him. I asked because I knew Severus could protect Harry, once he calmed down. "
" Calmed down? He found the woman he loves dead on the floor Albus! He must've been rot with guilt and grief! "
" Of course he was. The man broke down in tears. Tears that I have never seen him shed. "
" Severus never cries. I've never seen him cry even when James and Sirius bullied him or embarrassed him our 5th year. "
" But he did when you died, he held you in his arms and wailed. Both him and Harry. I had to pry him away from you because the house was collapsing in. A piece of the roof had been about to fall on Harry, but Severus got to him in time, not a scratch on either of them. "
" That would make three times he's saved my son. "
" Yes. But I didn't know that you had him as Harry's Godfather. "
" James hid my will when he heard me have Sev as a Godfather for Harry if Remus and Sirius were unable to care for him, along with you and Minerva. But you two were my backups in case Sev was still with the Death Eaters, I didn't want to risk his or Harry's lives. "
" I see. "
" I still am not ready to forgive you Albus for how you handled Harry's care. Regardless of not knowing of my will, James' will say the same thing, Harry was not to go to my sister under no circumstances Albus, that meant the threat of Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Or any other witch or wizard that had it out for him. "
" I am sorry Lily. "
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" Is it true Severus? That Mudblood is back? "
" Yes, she is back. "
" What were doing walking with her? "
" I am merely trying gain her trust. "
" Ah I see, so that you can get close to the boy and bring him to the Dark Lord, very clever Severus, but what of your...feelings towards her? You were rather fond of her then. "
" She's merely a pass time amusement. " It made Severus sick to say these things, but he had to maintain his cover.
" Good. Now as for how we can get Crouch Jr. out of holding? "
" I have a plan, but it'll take both of us. "
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Severus made certain Karkovoff left before he also left to inform Albus of what was to occur.
Entering his chambers, he found Lily and Albus gone, he settled his raising panic and made his way out to the Hospital wing where his heart settled at seeing the sight of Lily there with Harry, Granger was now sitting on the bed with Harry while Lily was back in the recliner, smiling at the two as they all played a game of cards, Go Fish it seemed.
" Everything go okay? " Lily asked when she saw him.
" Yes, where is Albus? "
" He went to his office. What's wrong? "
" I'll tell you later. " He replied and was out the door again.
" What's going on Mum? " Harry asked.
" Nothing to worry about Love, now Go Fish! "
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" I see. And you have everything ready by dinner? "
" Yes Headmaster. "
" Very well, I'll inform Tonks and Shacklebolt. "
" I'll be in my lab. "
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" What are you two doing here? " Tonks asked, looking at the two men suspiciously.
" We brought dinner, for you and the prisoner. " Severus replied, three floating plates in front of him, two of the plates floated closer to the aurors,
" Under the Headmaster's orders. "
" Well in that case. " Tonks took a plate, " Tonks! "
" I'm starving! And we don't know how much longer Moody's going to be. "
" Fine. So long as it's not poisoned. "
" Feel free to check it. " Severus replied, knowing they won't find anything.
Kingsley did so and found nothing of concern in neither of his or Tonks' plate, " Very well, give this to Crouch Jr. And then come straight back. "
Both Severus Karkovoff went to go passed them, but Karkovoff was stopped, " It doesn't take two people to give him food. "
" Well, if it isn't good old Snape! " Crouch Jr. greeted, " Come to give me last meal before they take me away? I heard that that Mudblood of yours is back, is that true? Surely not. But if it's true at least now you'll have a chance to fuck her before the Dark Lord kills her again, or maybe he'll let her live and give her to you. "
" Eat your dinner and silent. "
" Oh did I touch a nerve Snivy? " Crouch Jr. asked as he eat his dinner with his hands.
" I'm sure you just can't wait to get inside that filthy cunt of hers. " He continued, mouth full of food,
Severus' jaw ticked. but other than no other words left his mouth.
" Think I can get in on that? " Crouch Jr. laughed.
" Shut your mouth! "
" Oh I did hit a nerve didn't I-argh! What's- Ahhhhaaahhh! "
" What's going in there?! " Kingsley shouted and went to turn around but stopped when Karkovoff held his wand out to him,
" Not so fast...Ugh! What- " Was the last thing he said before falling down, out cold.
Tonks secure his wand and placed magic concealing cuffs on him before she and Kingsley rushed to Crouch Jr.'s cell.
They found him withering on the floor in pain, foam coming out of his mouth.
" What the devil did you to him? " Kinglsey asked.
" Don't worry, he'll live. Just give him another minute. "
" Was this really necessary? "
" What's wrong with a little punishment? Besides, he seems to be having a slight allergic reaction to the sleeping draught, he'll need this to counter the reaction, but he'll still be knocked out. "
" You are a scary man Severus Snape. "
" Hm. Now hurry and put Karkovoff in his cell before he wakes up, the illusion will only last so long.
" Illusion? "
" Just put him in there! "
" Right. "
" Now what illusion? "
" Karkovoff will believe that he tried to attack Harry and was taken down by Albus. These two will have a fight in here, thus why they are unconscious and separated. "
" I see. How did you managed to get Karkovoff... "
" His was delayed. It wouldn't do for him to be suspicious now, would it? "
" Point taken. "
" Remind me to never speak ill of Lily Evans " Tonks muttered.
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" You did not! " Lily exclaimed quietly after Severus told her what happened.
Harry and Hermione were fast asleep by now, so they had to be quiet.
" I did. He-he was being disgusting and revolting when he spoke ill of you. "
" Sev, are you going to be like that every time someone speaks ill of me? "
" Depends on what they say. "
" You are so sweet. "
" I try. "
Lily yawned, " Oh, I'm sorry... "
" Don't be, you're tired. Get some sleep. I'll watch Harry. "
" Sev, you've done so much already. "
" And I'll keep doing it, for as long as you'll let me. "
" Dangerous words sir. "
" That so? " He replied with a bit of teasing.
" Yes. " She replied back with a smile.
She stifled another yawn, he smiled, " Sleep. You'll need your strength tomorrow. "
" So will you. "
" I will sleep in a couple of hours, you need it more than I do right now. "
" Fine. "
" Cheeky lion. "
" Sneaky snake. "
" Very mature Lily. "
" Good night Sev. " She replied cheekily.
" At least get in an actual bed this time. "
Lily smirked and snapped her fingers, the recliner turned into a comfy looking bed.
" Show off. "
" Had a good teacher. "
" Good night Lily. "
" Good night Sev. See you in the morning.