"It's your choice Severus: Have Y/n marry a fellow death eater or tell Y/n the truth about her family."
For as long as I could remember Severus Snape was my father. And I loved being a Snape. It's summer break, but I'm spending it entirely at the Ma...
"The truth. It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution." - Albus Dumbledore
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Severus Snape's POV After being held back at Hogwarts, I'm finally at Malfoy Manor. I'm greeted by a house elf who leads me to my temporary chambers. I get settled and hear the clicking of heels.
Closing the door behind her, my pride and joy, Y/n gives me a big hug. I immediately respond with a tight hug of my own, picking her up and twirling her around. She's one of the few — scratch that — she's the only person I'll show my true emotions to. I put her back down, and I get back to being serious.
"As you know Y/n, the Dark Lord is back." She gives me a nod, as I continue, "You and your friends will join the meeting tonight. You must be on your best behavior."
Y/n was a smart witch. If she wasn't my daughter, I wouldn't think twice but something was definitely on her mind. I never wanted this time to ever come. Y/n shouldn't be exposed to the Darks. I'm terrified for the events of tonight as I know what's to come, but I'm not entirely worried as I've trained Y/n to be skilled in Legilimency and Occlumency — like me.
*quick flashback* "So Severus, what's your decision: Have Y/n betrothed to one of your fellow death eater brethren or tell her the truth about who she truly is?"
I snap out of my thoughts from Y/n calling my name. No matter what happens tonight, I will protect my little princess.
"I'll see you tonight." I place a quick kiss on Y/n's forehead before leaving the room to head to Lucius's office.
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"Come in."
I take my seat in front of Lucius as Narcissa pours us tea. "What did you want to discuss so urgently Severus."
"I'm sure you're aware of my situation."
"Y/n, still doesn't know?" Narcissa asks with concern in her eyes.
Lucius looks at us both with confusion in his eyes.
"No, and I'd like to keep it that way. And so that leaves the other choice."
"And you want it to be Draco," Lucius says amused.
"Obviously."
"Hm, as much as I'd love to agree to this, my dear old friend. We've been in talks with the Greengrass and Parkinson's. Explain why I should agree to this — is there something that my wife knows that I do not?"
Taking a deep breath in, "For starters, old friend, Y/n's not biologically mine... She's actually the daughter of William and Amelia Sayre, making her a-"
"A pureblood," Lucius finishes my sentence with widened eyes.
"And I'm sure you're aware that the Sayre family has an infamous lineage."
After a moment of silence, Lucius stands and says, "Very well Severus, you have my word."
Y/n's POV It's after dinner, and Pansy and I are getting ready together in my chambers.
"I can't believe this is happening."
With a heavy sigh, I mumble, "Tell me about it."
Of course, we're dressed in all black. It's practically 'the dress code.' We're both using tights and closed-toe heels, but I decided on a long-sleeve lace dress, while Pansy is wearing a more flowy long-sleeve leather dress.
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Pansy and I link arms, and head to the library. Our laughs echo throughout the room once we enter. I feel all of the boys' eyes on us almost immediately. With a smug smirk, "Like what you see boys?"
Pansy lets out a snicker as she sits by Blaise. When is she going to tell him how she feels? I'm sure he fancies her as well. I mean, they have been casually shagging for months now.
I'm about to take the free seat next to Draco when Theo suddenly grabs my wrist and pulls me to sit next to him. I instantly feel Draco's penetrating gaze on me as Theo throws his arm around my shoulder.
"So what do you all think You-Know-Who wants with us," Theo says.
Just before Draco could talk, he gets interrupted by one of the house elves who informs us that we're now permitted to join the meeting.
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Father taught me well — to close off my thoughts and not show my emotions. I know half of the Death Eaters in this room is curious to meet THE daughter of Severus Snape.
Of course, when I walk in, I start to feel stares and voices as I see a few whispering under their breaths. I take my seat next to my father, which was three chairs to the left of The Dark Lord.
I wasn't paying much attention to what was happening. But I snap out of my daze when I hear Lord Voldy say, "Now Lucius, is dear Draco aware of your decision?"
My eyes meet Draco's as he follows behind the Dark Lord into a separate room.
After what felt like forever, Draco finally walks out with his sleeve rolled up revealing his forearm. I can't explain why, but something inside of me wanted nothing more than to get out of my seat and run into his arms to comfort him.
Soon after, Voldy calls upon Theo, Blaise, Greg, and Vince. But it didn't last long. He talked to all of them yet Draco is the only one that was given the Dark Mark.
"And now, last but certainly not least, Severus," the Dark Lord says while taking his seat at the head of the table once again.
With a big, off-putting smile, he stares at father and me. "So have you made your decision? Or should I refresh your memory?"
"The first option, my lord."
What in bloody hell are they talking about?! What were the two options?! I feel my father's hand on my lower back.
I assume it's for support, especially as I didn't know what to expect next as he continues, "And I choose Draco Malfoy."
The room fills with whispers again but is immediately masked with echoes of the Dark Lord's evil laughter. "Oh, Severus. You've been very loyal to me for all these years. I'm very grateful. *long pause* But unlike everyone else, I wasn't actually going to give you a choice."
My father remains cool, but I can sense the anger and angst radiating off of him. And without any warning, the words were said out in the open air: "From this point forward, Draco Malfoy will be betrothed to Y/n. Snape.. Sayre. My distant pure-blood granddaughter."
Voldy's eyes never left mine as he says those last fee words. Probably trying to read my mind, but we both know he is failing miserably. I remain expressionless on the outside, but I immediately feel myself internally grow numb. What in Merlin's beard just happened...
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A/N- Thank you for the support! Please don't forget to vote so I know you're enjoying it :)
P.S.- I'd like to add that Draco is in fact already 16 years old here as his birthday is in early June/before summer break and they're now in the middle of July. Y/n won't be 16 until her birthday on Hollows Eve.
