Loving Lily: A Snily Story

Chapter 74 - Heroes

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On the morning of the Triwizard Tournament's final task, Severus and Lily woke as the sunlight streamed through their bedroom window.

As Severus gradually cracked his dark eyes open, a soft noise between a deep groan and a gentle purr left his throat as his hands slipped over his wife's smooth skin while she lay against him.

He generously allowed Lily to sleep a few moments more while he admired her beauty in the bright ray of sunshine, knowing they would inevitably have to rise and face the perils of the dreaded day.

To his surprise, Lily kept her eyes closed but murmured drowsily, "I love it when you touch me, Sev."

Severus blinked, "How long have you been awake, my love?"

"I never went to sleep." Lily sighed as she opened her emerald eyes with a frown to gaze up at him, "I think I dozed for a few minutes......that's been about it."

"Why didn't you wake me?" Severus frowned, "A swallow of Sleeping Draught would have-"

"-Because for once, you rested well." Lily interrupted.

Severus frowned as she smiled, "You must have confidence in the plan we've cooked up, Sev, to sleep that soundly."

Lily's long strands of soft, red hair tickled the exposed portion of his chest as she raised herself up.

After Severus released her from his grasp, his skillful fingers toyed with the ends of her tresses as he fought to keep his eyes on her face instead of her perfect, waiting nipples.

"My vow remains unchanged, Mrs. Snape." Severus solemnly promised, "If I perish in the process, then so be it, but I will protect you and our children to the very end."

Lily sighed as a bittersweet smile danced on her lips.

She bent down to give Severus a loving kiss, but he wanted more than her mouth.

Lily whimpered as he dove into her breasts instead and buried himself there for a moment of indulgent comfort while her fingers tangled in his silky, raven-black hair.

In those fleeting minutes before they had to get up, dress, and endure one of the most stressful days of their lives, Severus and Lily made love as if it were the first and last time they would ever be in each other's arms.

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At Hogwarts that same morning, another plan to save Harriet had already begun.

Before the castle's other inhabitants woke, Remus managed to get out of bed and shuffle down the dungeon stairs to open a secret door for the shaggy, black dog who waited outside.

The two quickly retreated to Remus's office where Sirius quickly assumed his human form.

"Thank you, old friend." He said as he clutched his thick, fur coat around himself.

"What else can we do, Sirius?" Remus asked, "From what you've told me, he's already on his way! How are we going to stop him?"

"We're not." Sirius nodded, "At least, not today.......We're going to stop her."

Remus blinked in disbelief before Sirius stuck a hand out and asked, "........For James?"

A wry smile appeared on Sirius's tired face as Remus shook his hand and nodded in agreement, "For James."

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Severus and Lily arrived at the castle in time for breakfast that morning.