Infatution || Severus Snape and Aurora Pierce

Gathering

He was handsome. Even before yes of course Aurora's brother was put together and well behaved, but now Matthew was completely a different man. If even possible, grew a few inches and started to look more like a fellow. Especially with his shaved face.

Matthew grew up. He was strong, standing in the doorway—with the grin, waving shyly at Aurora.

"Hello, little sister."

His voice! Before was a bit creaky. Hearing him now, it was raw and horse. It was like talking to a completely different person.

Aurora could hear a low blow of air from Severus beside her. She already knew he would be surprised as well because both men had been in the same year, the same house. They got along quite well, from what Matthew used to tell her.

She turned back straight, speechless. Her mouth was dry, but the eyes held tears.

Matthew sighed. "You know I hate tears Aurora." He walked in the room, even more, knees touching the bed.

She responded with a heavy sob.

"It's you. You're here. Actually here."

Matthew grinned again, bringing welcome arms. She missed when he did that. Not many knew he enjoyed hugs. But Aurora knew. A brotherly hug was what she craved over these years. To be held in a way a sibling's could only feel.

Her body became wobbly as she crawled off the bed towards him. Fingers shook, reaching around to hold onto his neck. Her wet face buried against her chest, crying like a sick child.

"I will come back for you Aurora."

Her face nestled against her brothers shoulders. Would he? After all it was her fault he was in this mess.

"Hurry this up instantly child. There isn't any time for your selfish cry's!" Her mother barked behind them.

How many times did she have to cry for happiness?

"It's okay, I'm here, staying for good. Don't worry. Hey, I bought you some flowers, Luna took care of them for you." He tried to hush her but she couldn't stop. Her brother was home. Her rescuer was finally here. The shame of crying in front of others made her weaken yet this was an exception.

Matthew sacrificed for her. And for that, she would forever be in his debt.

"I've missed you so much, Matthew." She whispered against his neck before rising to face him. He looked so clean. Refreshed.

Matthew held her cheeks. "You've gotten so beautiful, sister. As well as Luna, look at her in that yellow dress." He released Aurora scooping up Luna.

Her sister made yelp, grasping his shoulders. Luna laughed, telling him how thoughtful he was.

Aurora smiled at the scene, until realizing Severus was still in bed watching them three. He turned a bit to look at the picture frame and then back to them. She stared at him as well wondering what he was thinking. That was until he looked up at her with a small smile and nod.

"Are you okay?"

He nodded again.

"Severus Snape!"