Albus' Daughter Alice.

Boi you done bad.

An entire school year. A whole school year Severus had not only let his guilt consume him over Lily but also he had to deal with dunderheads. That doesn't even get close to the brat that belonged to Albus. Every time she said 'little shit', which was a lot, a glare would be sent his way or a disapproving look. As well as this the child and a few others had called him 'nanny' all year. Minerva found the humour in the situation completely as she would laugh every time. Rolanda had even taken to only calling him that and it drove him to the brink of insanity. It wasn't until Filius came running in completely out of breath that he had a chance to challenge this. "Sorry Severus, she is too fast for me. I need you to take her." Alice was brought into he room and the door shut before he could disagree. She looked almost lovingly at him. "Nanny." His anger flared as he shot back "YOU WILL NEVER CALL ME THAT AGAIN. I AM NOT, NOR WILL I EVER BE YOUR NANNY." Her face turned bright red and sobs loudly blasted from the small girl. She had grown considerably over the year and nearly doubled in height. "Fuck." He exclaimed but regretted it instantly. She crouched down and placed small palms over her eyes as she let the upset take control. Her red leggings were wet with tears and so was her white jumper. Before Severus could sooth the girl she got to her feet and her brown boots squeaked suddenly. Her body flew from the door and she went to the first person that she could find. Severus remained put as he figured that she would be fine. Even Peeves looked out for the girl for goodness sake.

Tiny brown shoes rushed through the castle and a wet trail was left behind her as salty water decorated the stone. Filch found the girl first and sneered as she looked into his dark eyes. She seemed to almost be pleading but he walked past her and she carried on. Her little legs quickly carried her to Minerva's classroom where she stepped through the open doors. Students hadn't noticed her until she walked past them.

Minerva was pulled from her work when she felt a tug on her clothes. She was about to berate them when she saw a small girl with red puffy eyes staring up at her. The fifth years watched closely as their professor picked her up and placed Alice on her lap. The silver strands that ran wild were played with as the woman continued with her work. It didn't take long for the students to do the same as quill met paper again. Minerva soothed the girl and let her fall asleep against her as the lesson continued. The bell brought the blue eyes open again as steps echoed through the room as they rushed to leave. "What is wrong?" Small arms wrapped around her waist as she mumbled something about a 'bad man' but she just played with the long hair. Minerva knew something was wrong as the small girl sat wide awake on her lap for the entire day until dinner but still she asked to be carried. Minerva was worried for the young girl as she seemed almost like a doll.

Sat at the head table Alice still didn't take her usual high seat but remained firmly with the woman she called 'Mamma' Albus watched on but didn't say anything as he saw the same thoughts passing through the head of Minerva. The students were still buzzing from the news of the Dark Lord being destroyed even from a year ago but still they hardly even noticed the head table. "Dare I ask?" Poppy finally spoke but Minerva could only provide her with a clueless look. When a black clad professor walked in finally the small girl buried her head into the neck of McGonagall. "Bad man." She pointed with a cross look on her face. Severus rolled his eyes and Rolanda remarked "prefer that to Nanny?" He narrowed his eyes at her but she didn't notice. "Oh you insufferable man. She has been upset all day. What did you do?" Before he could open his mouth to claim innocence the small girl opened her mouth and it caused the entire hall to silence. She had spoken it "fuck." Albus gave an intense stare in his direction which meant that he would be questioned later. Students all erupted in laughter as they heard this word, a few even repeated it but silenced when Albus rose his hand. All of the staff felt bad for the potion professor. Poppy had taken the child from the table before anyone else had a chance and the pair wandered to the infirmary.

A small girl sat on one of the hospital beds as Poppy worked on paper. She didn't seem herself which made the woman bring the girl, no taller than her mid-thigh, onto her lap. Alice listened as the chest vibrated with every word spoken and her heart beat that stayed so very even sent her into a trance like state. "What has happened to you?" Silver wisps suddenly jumped at the surprise but she quickly looked at the woman and her eyes began watering "Nanny mean man." The innocence of the sentence made the healer laugh "well the mean man is gone now." Tiny arms wrapped around her neck in a hug that seemed to strangle her more than show affection. When the pair finally parted a group of three came in and visited one of the other students and the two year old waddled away to stand with them. Her small frame was lifted onto the bed where she kept uttering 'ouch' and caressing his bruised face. It wasn't until the three left that she heard anything else. "Madam Pomfrey did she really..." The prepubescent child was cut short by the witch "yes." Humour and also disbelief was sounded in her reply to the boy. The healer was suddenly forced to draw back the curtain when she head the young girl announce "I fly." The boy told her no and she began sulking but Poppy would take her just to be sure of her safety. "Thank you Mr Thomas." Her tone was calm but obviously slightly tired of the day already. A black clad man had made his way into the infirmary with a burnt child when Poppy insisted that he take the girl to keep her safe. He did as he was told but halfway to his class he found her to be too slow and so picked her up quickly but she wasn't keen on it so she crossed her arms and refused to look at him but the professor could see the tear that slipped out and onto her cheek. Fortunately for Snape Albus was in the potion classroom awaiting the pair. "Alice," Her arms were stretched out for him and Severus merrily handed the child over. "Now you two. What has happened?" The reply was brief but Albus looked at the man with 'she is two, get yourself together young man' eyes and left with a farewell.