A change in life

Rules 

Before they went to the Great Hall Harry, Sebastian and Severus were ushered to the infirmary by Minerva. She also told them, she would send a message to the ministry.

Poppy at first looked over Harry and Sebastian, both covered in blood and dirt, but fortunately, they had no major injuries. Severus had also called for one of the house elves to bring some fresh clothes for them. He himself used a cleaning charm for his own robes, which weren't practically tattered like Harry's or Sebastian's.

Silvana and Timothy stayed close to their mother, the boy still a little dazed by the fact he wasn't an orphan, but also a son of a demon, even if his grandfather assured him that he has no demon blood running through his veins. The fact, that his mother was assaulted by a demon and also impregnated him, wouldn't change that.

Through the new and still weak bond, Severus was able to feel his son's insecurity, but was also able to send his love over it. "Don't blame yourself what had happened to me, but instead be happy we're together now. I don't remember the incident and I won't lie, I'm happy about it, but I regret I never knew I had a son. And I'm very grateful you had someone, who cared for you. If you allow, I'd like to honor your adoptive mother by naming my next daughter after her."

"I think, it was something more as just the death angel instinct, what let him bite you, back when he bit you.", said Sebastian, looking thoughtful.

"What do you mean?"

"Can you remember what exactly happened when you first met?"

Severus thought back to the day, almost two weeks ago. "His mother fell in front of me and I noticed Timothy kneeling besides her. I went down on my knee and laid my hand over his with which he held the woman's robes. Then turned and when our eyes met I felt a pressure in my head. Timothy used Legilimency, but just for a few seconds and then he was in my arms. It was back in the shop from the Weasley twins as he bit me."

"Hm. Seems his death angel knew who you truly was and therefore didn't waste any time to decide if you would be a proper caregiver at all. Of course, neither of you knew it due to the missing bond the demon successfully prevented to develop during the pregnancy. The fact that you're not a full death angel, Severus, could also be a reason, why you hadn't recognized him immediately, after he bit you. How is your bond, actually?"

"It's there, weak, but also getting stronger, though it'll take a few days, until it'll be as strong as my bond with Silvana." Severus stroke over Timothy's head, who was leaning into his side.

"I see. I assume, the reason, why he wasn't listed in your inheritance test was also due to the cause that demon had did something similar as Eileen had done, I'm not sure to be honest. He was very old. And from everything we learned, I wouldn't even wonder if he somehow helped her.", gritted Sebastian out.

There was a short silence, before Severus sighed. "Well, I for my part would like to move forward. It never dwells good, if you stay stuck or think too much over the past. I hate to repeat myself, but what's done is done. Let us just be celebrating that this old fool is finally gone, one less threat we have to take care about, though I have the feeling, he won't be the last demon we saw.", scoffed Severus at the end.

"Yeah. I feel the same. Let us just hope, we've a little break before another fight breaks out.", sighed Harry, who put back on his new shirt, after Poppy had finished her treatment.

"Headmaster Prince." Poppy grinned widely and Severus rolled his eyes, though his lips twitched in amusement.

"You can call me still Severus, you know."

"I know, but I wanted to at least call you for once with your title. However, you were gone for almost two days and I'm not sure how the attack against the Hogwarts shield had influenced your magic. So please lay back and let me run a short diagnostic spell."