Summary: Severus receives assistance with a potion from his favourite little helper.
Character(s): Severus Snape, Lily Luna Potter, Harry Potter, (vague reference to) James Sirius Potter and Albus Severus Potter
Relationship(s): Harry & Severus (friendship); Severus & Potter children (familial); implied Harry/Ginny (canon)
Setting: Post-Hogwarts, AU Next-Gen
Warnings/Tags: Severus alive, established Harry/Severus friendship, Severus is the unofficial uncle to the Potter children, fluff, minor humour
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Little Potioneer
"Uncle Sev'rus!"
Severus looked up from the cauldron he had just added the crushed thyme leaves to and spotted the little redheaded girl standing in his lab doorway. He smiled at her in her green summer dress and pigtails, and gestured for her to join him. She giggled and hurried down the few stone steps, dashing over to him. He picked her up under her arms and stood her on the stool next to him, a common place for her.
"How might I help you, Miss Lily?" Severus said, watching as the girl placed her palms on the countertop to carefully lean towards the cauldron, gazing at the clear liquid inside.
"Want to help, Uncle Sev'rus!" Lily said excitedly.
"I can always use my best assistant," Severus said and she clapped. He grabbed a stirring rod and moved Lily's stool so she was in front of the cauldron, standing behind her. "This potion needs ten stirs clockwise. Which way is clockwise?"
"This way!" Lily exclaimed, using her little hand to make wide circles going to the right.
"Very good," Severus said and placed the rod into the cauldron, allowing Lily to get a grip before letting it go. "Count to ten."
He watched as she made exaggerated stirs through the clear liquid, counting loudly and confidently.
"Ah, my favourite potioneers."
Severus looked up from the little girl at Harry leaning in the doorway, watching them with a smile and arms folded across his chest.
"Daddy! I'm helping Uncle Sev'rus!" Lily said, bouncing on her stool in happiness.
Harry chuckled and walked over to them. "I see that and I'm sure you are providing the best help he could ask for."
"Always," Severus said and Lily turned back to her stirring.
"Any trouble?" Harry asked.
"Are they ever?" Severus said and Harry chuckled.
"Usually."
Severus hummed, amused, silently acknowledging the truth of his friend's dear children. "No, no trouble today."
He gazed affectionately at Lily as he stepped in to give her the next direction she could assist with. Even when being trouble, the Potter children were beloved to him.
Fin
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