MALFOY'S EMERALD (Two daddies and a half)

CHAPTER TWELVE: Secret

Snape's POV

I woke up from a bit unholy dream. All the things I have done with S-..
One look and the idea of all of it being a dream has vanished. Here she was. Laying on my chest with one leg over my legs. From the even and slow breathing I could tell she was asleep. The warmth of her naked body pressed on me was to my surprise very nice. Now I know why the couples in the movies like cuddling so much. She was looking so peaceful, very unlike her. I gently stroke her hair trying not to wake her up. Everything about this seems so perfect, but there is one problem.. She is my student after all! Only thing that was calming my nerves down was the fact, that she was already an adult. I have wrapped my arms around her tiny body and pulled her even closer to me. I just want to enjoy this moment without the overthinking. Slowly I have fell asleep again, but not for too long..

Loud knocking tear apart the silence. I quickly checked if Sarah woke up, but thanfuly not. I carefully got up and placed her on my spot, tucking her in the satin duvet. The knocking was heard again and I was in a mood to hex the one who is responsible for it. No time for shirt so black pants have to do it. I closed the door from the bedroom behind me just for sure and went to find out who is it. Just when I opened the door Albus bursted in already mumbling about something.

Who else could it be..

"Did something happened Albus or what's the matter?" I asked trying to hide my annoyence from this interruption. He was staring to the fire and I could see his mind is traveling 1000 miles per hour. This is not good.

"Yes, my dear friend. The time isn't in our favor now. I have a feeling it will happen earlier than we thought. Severus... We need the boy's help with the hunting for the horcruxes. There is no other way." His gaze still everywhere, but on me. I couldn't believe he wants to put the boy's life in such a danger. No one knows what they are capable of or what curse is guarding them. It's too risky even for me.

" I doubt it's a good idea, Albus. He is just a boy after all, who knows what those things are capable of." I insisted.

"I am very much aware of the risk, Severus. If there would be another way I would choose it, but there is none. I have made up my mind." He said sternly, giving me no chance to argue with him about this topic.

"I hope you know what are you doing.  Just look after him.. I have made a -"

"Promise to Lily. Yes, I know Severus. Harry will be fine, it's not his time yet." He almost whispered the last words, but I heard it perfectly. I knew about his fate, but it wasn't fair to him. Albus came closer to me and showed me his hand. It was more black than I remember. I sighed and went to my desk for the potion. He gave me a warm smile, before heading out of my chambers. The nice, warming mood was gone. Instead there is the well known cold inside me spreading all over. The day was almost done and dark was flying around. I sat down on the couch infront of the fire place and poured myself a glass of firewhiskey.

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The one, who was keeping me warm left and with him my sleep as well. I tried to fall asleep after he just left, because I felt so tired and sore. Who would have thought that this man will have the energy to do 4 rounds. Definitely not me. I heard some voices from the other room, but I couldn't understand a thing and to be honest right now I didn't even care. After a while there was complete silence for few minutes. I got up and covered myself with his black shirt. Quietly opening the door I saw him sitting on the couch with a firewhiskey in one hand and with the other he rubbed his forehead. He was looking so down and somehow broken.

"Already drinking I see." I said leaning on the door frame. He looked up to me and tried to fake a smile. Even normally he doesn't smile so I got used to it, but this attempt was just tragic.