Infatution || Severus Snape and Aurora Pierce

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"Severus. Aurora." Albus interrupted, watching the two adults avert their eyes to him. They both had been too involved in the conversation to notice the others looking their way.

"Headmaster." Severus cleared his throat. He never used to get this distracted. This was so new to him.

Aurora's cheeks rose higher. "Sir." She wanted him to finish so Aurora rather kept the introduction short.

Albus smiled, turning his small blue eyes to both of them.

"Moving on, student's test results have been improving remarkably. I want to thank you Aurora for helping in the Potions district. As well as Minerva working extra hard after hours to organize study guides for the children. Give a round of applause."

The rest of the Professors clapped professionally, nodding their heads. Pleasant feelings begin to arise for Aurora as she looked around to notice smiles all around for her and Minerva.

"That being said, Pomona and Poppy have established a small get-together in Hogsmeade for the celebration of Professor Aurora and Minerva." His hands clapped together, encouraging others to applause him.

Aurora looked around to see all eyes on her, including Severus. Seemed like she accomplished something due to the short time of being at Hogwarts. Weeks and weeks of helping and motivating students to bring their inner knowledge. Not to mention the bitter tension not so bitter with Severus anymore. He seemed decent with the students when she was around.

The Professors clapped shortly, now talking amongst each other. Albus pointed at the assorted cookies, offering them around. The whole meeting was just a little get-together for a small event celebrating her and Minerva?

This should be eventful.

••••

"It will only be for a few hours. Tops!" Elisha fumbled with her bag, as well as collecting her hair clip. Her head turned to see Severus and Camilla, standing with frowned faces. "Camila, pull your mouth up, your uncle will have plenty of time to play."

Camila's head bowed. "He never has time to play with me. . ."

Severus turned, awkwardly patting her shoulder. "That is not true Camila. I'm merely busy most days. As you can see I'm surrounded by parchments after parchments.

He felt sympathy for not spending much time with his only niece. The only child that didn't test his buttons as much as the others. It aches inside a bit knowing she was unhappy to be left alone with him. As much as he tried to interact with her, playing games wasn't his everyday thing. It was hers. A 6-year girl. Christ.

"I understand uncle," Camilla mumbled under her breath, making her way to sit sadly on the couch.

Elisha sighed, waving her hand at her brother. He also looked like a child walking to her as if he got in trouble on the first day of school.

"You know already she likes to draw and dance."

"Yes well, I'm not very helpful on any of those things Elisha."

Her eyes rolled, bending her head to whisper. "I know that very well but still." This was harder than she thought considering Camila was getting much older and wiser. That meant Severus needed to watch her at all times.

Elisha thought for a moment, for any assistance or pointers. In the process of a minute, she reckoned the perfect decision. It could benefit him and her child. Perhaps make him happier than Camila.

"Mm well, perhaps you should ask Aurora to help!" Elisha requested. More as a demand rather.

Severus's eyes lifted. It could help Camila's spirit boast. Even make his day a little easier. But he couldn't ask her for such a favor.