Harriet Potter and the Alpha in the Dungeon

Chapter 77 - Ready

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Severus and Harriet took a couple days to contemplate their decision about attending the Malfoys' party.

Was it right?

Was it wrong?

As soon as Severus opened his eyes on the third morning after the letter had arrived, he found Harriet gazing at him drowsily.

Their bond allowed them to communicate silently as the answer remained clear in his mind.....they should indeed accept the invite.

He sat up in bed and pointed towards the desk in their bedroom, stocked with writing supplies, as he frowned down at Harriet in a silent ask of her permission.

When her nod came with a determined frown, Severus pulled himself out of bed and glided over to the desk.

Before the children woke, he penned his reply to the Malfoys' invitation:

To Mr. Scorpius Malfoy, Mr. Draco Malfoy, and Mr. Lucius Malfoy,

I will attend the celebration at your estate with my wife, daughter, and son.

Sincerely,

Severus Snape, Former Headmaster of Hogwarts, Minister for Magic

A scowl formed on Severus's pale features while he sealed the letter in an envelope.

That same scowl remained as he rose from the desk, left the bedroom, and walked through the house.

Once he reached the kitchen, he opened a window and waited for a bird to come.

Obediently, a fluffy owl flapped over to the windowsill and took the parcel from Severus's hand.

He watched the owl carry his response into the morning sky before a quiet voice whispered behind him, "It's done now, isn't it?"

Startled, Severus whirled around with his brow furrowed.

His expression relaxed as he saw Harriet standing in the kitchen, with the early morning light shining over her as she clutched her robe around herself.

"Our daughter should be grateful to you, my love." He drawled as Harriet stepped towards him.

"I'll let her save those feelings for you instead. Can you imagine her face when we tell her the news at breakfast?" Harriet chuckled.

"A family gathering is hardly permission to pursue any sort of romantic attachment." Severus frowned as he narrowed his eyes at his mate.

"......And we will reiterate that to her, Sev, many times, I'm sure. She's only eleven.....I still have hope." Harriet sighed.

"..........Hope?" Severus whispered as he barely moved his lips.

"That she'll find another boy to admire instead of a Malfoy!" Harriet laughed quietly.

Severus's frown twisted into a disgusted scowl.

It was a known fact in the wizarding world that boys had a much higher chance of becoming alphas than girls.

Severus could sense in his daughter's gentle nature she would most likely develop into an omega.

The mere thought of hungry, lusting alphas chasing after his little girl made Severus want to vomit.

"Maggie was born a Prince woman." Severus insisted. A proud smirk curled his lips as he gazed at Harriet, "Strong, but stronger-minded........She'll be far too concerned with her studies to worry about follies.....with Scorpius Malfoy or anyone else."