Learn to love

We protect eachother

Molly suddenly grabbed my shoulders and sat me down. "Now sit still so I can finish."

"Sorry, ma." I giggled, sitting on the bench. "It's just I haven't seen him since my first year at Hogwarts. And he has a child!"

Molly sighed. "That's wonderful child, but please sit still. Otherwise, we will never finish." Giving her a sheeple look, I allowed her to finish. "There. Now all of you come with me. Let's get you all finished. Athena, we will be right back."

I ran my fingers over the pendant wolf. It closed its eyes as if he was content with my touch. "Beautiful."

"Yes, you are."

I looked up to find Snape's reflection. I was surprised to see him out of his usual, black robe and into a suit. Of course completely black. I turned around quickly and just as I was going to run to him, I stopped. "Hi."

Snape walked over to me slowly, taking a knee. "Athena, look at me." When I didn't, he grabbed my chin, gently making me look at him. "Please forgive me. What I am asking is for your protection. Do not believe for a second that it is because you have done something." Tucking a strand of hair behind my ear, he gave me a smile. "It is all me."

"Pa, it is going to be hell not being able to talk and be with you. You are my father in every sense of the word." Wrapping my arms around his neck, I hid my face in his neck. "I don't want to lose you."

Snape ran his hand up and down my back, soothing me the only way he has ever been able to. "You will never lose me, Athena." Pulling away, he wiped the tears away. "No tears. Never let anyone see you cry. Just because I will not be as close, does not mean I won't be looking out for you. I have always cared for and protected you, that will never stop. Understood?" I nodded. "Good, now this is supposed to be a happy moment in any woman's life. And a father's worst nightmare, so you happy and I shall sulk. I will be downstairs waiting." One kiss on my cheek and he walked towards the door.

"I love you pa." I watched him tense, before turning to me.

"I do as well Athena."

He left without another word. I have never told him that I loved him. I have never told him how much he really meant to me. I have known Snape since I was 8 years old. Mother would take me out with her and we always made a small detour to wherever Snape was. Park, market, stores, etc. On my day of shopping for school, Snape was the one to go with. He refused to let me buy anything and he refused any payment back. He was the one who taught me how to get to the train. I didn't live in the muggle world, but just in case. Snape taught me how to drive and fly. He taught me all about potions, defensive spells, lethal and harmless ones. He was more of a father than mine will ever be. The rest of the year and the years to come were going to be hell. I know it might be stupid, but it felt as if my father had just died.

Downstairs:

Sirius stood by the preacher's side. His eyes scanning everyone, as they took their seats. A few familiar faces would pop up once in a while. In the past months, he has taken time to evaluate his...situation. He wasn't complaining, of course not. He just didn't want to rob Athena of her life. He had to take precarious from now on. Before it was simply him, he looked out for only himself. Now he will be having his wife living with him, he was no longer by himself. His actions would not only affect him but her. Remus had already warned and threatened him, shall he ever harm Athena. Her brother as well. He was still waiting on Sirius's threat.

Something made him turn towards the back, glaring at the couple in the back. "What are they doing here?"

Remus leaned closer, whispering to him. "They are her parents Padfoot."