The Beautifully Tragic Life of Kassandra Snape

chapter 78- life, love and death

23 years later

It's been an odd life, both Tragic yet overwhelmingly filled with joy and love. I have no regrets in my life, which I know is soon coming to an end. I'm very sick, it's spread all through my body by now, yet I do not fear death. How could I? When I'm surrounded by my beautiful children and the love of my life.

"Mum, I don't want you to go." Scorpius cries while holding my hand gently.

"I'm ready, baby. Its my time. I'll always be with you. All of you." I manage to whisper as I look to my family.

"Say hi to dad for me, i love you mum." Arabelle sobs and I raise my fragile hand to rub her head as she clings to me.

"Stay with us." Sebastian pleads but I shake my head.

"My children, I love you so much. You've made me so proud, you are so strong. You've taught me so much, given me the most incredible life. I was so lucky to be your mother. You must go now, it's happening and I don't want you to remember me like this, remember how I was, all the memories, laughter and love. Goodbye, my babies, I love you." I tell them and they take it in turns to place delicate kisses on my forehead and I watch them leave.

"Please don't leave me Kassandra. I can't go on without you, please. At least let me go with you please." Draco begs me, it's hit him so hard. Leaving is so hard, but I've accepted it and I don't fear it.

I cough, and draco is quick to wipe the blood off of my lips as I do so.

"Draco, you are strong." I splutter. "You must carry on without me, look after our children- all three of them. You will all need eachother now more than ever. Thank you Draco, for this beautiful life you've given me. I am so happy, I could cry." I tell him.

"I love you Draco." I say as I pull him in for a hard, yet loving kiss.

"You'll wait for me baby?" He asks and i let out a nod.

"You're worth waiting." I whisper as the world turns dark and I recognise and welcome the darkness.

The last thing I hear is

"I love you Kass."