I walk down long corridors, up stairs, and through doors until I'm finally outside. Instinctively, I make my way into the Forbidden Forest, where Severus took me the night Minerva offered me a job.
Severus is sitting on the ground, eyes closed, leaning on the log by the fire, which has long since gone out. For a moment, all I can do is stand and stare at this person, this man, who loves me with all of his being. A sob escapes my lips and I fall to the ground. Severus is by my side in an instant, wrapping his arms around me.
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"No. No, I'm not alright Severus! I'm a monster! I've killed and tortured more people than I can count! You don't understand, I-"
"You're right. I don't understand. I'm not in your position. But I do know one thing; I love you Allyson, with all my heart, and nothing is ever going to change that."
"You have to be careful around me Severus," I say, standing up, "I could hurt you."
"You would never hurt me."
"Not on purpose. But there have been accidents..."
He stands and comes toward me, "I trust you."
I put my hands up, "Stay back!"
But it's too late.
Severus goes flying into a tree behind him, hitting it with a sickening crack.
I don't go any nearer, but call out his name.
There is no response.
~~~~~~~~~~~~Time Skip Brought to You by Severus' Nose~~~~~~~~~~~~
Several hours later, I'm sitting in the hospital wing by Severus' bed. He is unconscious, but Poppy says he'll be fine.
I didn't tell her what happened.
It can't happen again.
I know what I have to do.
I take the piece of crumpled, folded parchment out of my pocket and press it into Severus' hand as I place one last gentle kiss on his lips before fading into black.
~.~.~
Well that's the end of my book.
I promise to write a sequel.
I don't know what I'm going to call it yet, but it'll be the only other book on my profile.
