His Wife | Severus Snape x OC

thirty-seven

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a/n: published it again since i edited a minor details. dont mind me. :)

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As those around him slept peacefully, Harry lay awake, his mind restless. Eventually, he turned to his cupboard and retrieved the Marauder's Map.

Whispering, "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good," Harry activated the map. The intricate layout of Hogwarts sprawled across the parchment, but one tiny dot caught his attention. It read: "Peter Pettigrew."

With wand aglow, Harry made his way down a dark corridor, clutching the map tightly in his hand.

"Harry Potter" and "Peter Pettigrew" drew closer and closer.

Harry squinted down the corridor, focusing on the map. Pettigrew hurried down the adjoining passage, rapidly closing the distance. Twenty yards away. Ten. Only seconds remained... Wand trembling in his hand, Harry darted his eyes between the map and the dark corridor ahead.

Then, just as the two dots were on the verge of collision, he looked up slowly, turned the corner with his heart pounding, and confronted... HIMSELF... mirrored in a looking glass. He blinked, startled, then glanced back down at the map. Pettigrew had moved passed him. Perplexed, Harry spun around, wand at the ready.

On the map, "Pettigrew" continued to move away. Harry started to follow but halted at the sound of approaching footsteps. Harry looked down at the parchment, revealing two more dots: "Severus Snape" and "Rosabelle Snape." They were dangerously close to his location now.

Harry's eyes widened, "Mischief managed!"

He pocketed the map, extinguished his wand, and faced the stern gaze of Severus' wand.

Frowning, Harry couldn't spot Rosabelle anywhere. He was certain he had seen her name on the map. Shortly after, a distant howl echoed, as if calling to someone or something.

Severus narrowed his eyes and refocused on Harry, "Potter, what are you doing wandering the corridors at night?"

Harry stuttered, attempting to find an excuse, "I was... I was... sleepwalking..."

A sneer curled the corners of Severus' lips. "How extraordinarily like your father you are, Potter. He, too, was exceedingly arrogant. Strutting about the castle..."

Harry interrupted, "My dad didn't strut. Nor do I. Now, if you don't mind, I'd appreciate you lowering your wand."

Severus eyed Harry coldly, containing himself as he lowered his wand, suspicion lingering. "Turn out your pockets."

Harry remained motionless, his gaze fixed on Severus.

Growing annoyed, Severus repeated, "Turn out your pockets."

Finally complying, Harry revealed the map, and Severus' eyes widened.

Severus questioned, "What's this?"

Harry nonchalantly replied, "Spare bit of parchment."

Glaring at the boy, Severus demanded, "Really? Open it."

Harry unfolded the map and presented it to Severus. The Potions Master immediately placed his wand on the parchment, saying, "Reveal your secrets."

To Harry's horror, words began to appear.