Black-and-white - life is beautiful (Translation)

63. Scolding

Two chapters appear today and not because of Christmas

It was exactly what Narcissa had predicted. The girls had already forgotten the incident after a few days and lived happily ever again into the day. And why shouldn't they? their fathers spoiled them after all, in addition, there were always plenty of friends there. Albus and Nic also stopped by almost every day. They also wanted to give the little ones security.
It was the fathers who panicked and simply could not forget the incident. with every sound they flinched and it also happened that one of the two pulled the wand. Severus looked grim at everyone except his family and friends and Harry was nervous like a foal. of course everyone could understand their fear but at some point the whole thing took on frightening features. Especially when Harry refused to go outside with the little ones. The girls only got fresh air in their personal forest.
after a few weeks her friends didn't know what to do, it was Narcissa who stepped in again.

"Harry, Severus, it does not work that way, you are barricading yourself more and more. You have to get over the incident. "
"And how should we do that? Narcissa, they tried to kidnap our babies. In broad daylight and without any bad conscience. Who tells us that there are not more crazy people out there who are also targeting our girls? I'm just not ready to take a risk. "
"And that's why you want to lock the little ones here and yell at each of your students who only breathes once? And you, Harry? Poppy has told me that you have even commented on a first grader, but he just wanted to know how Rika and Laura are doing. you will agree that this is no longer normal. You are totally paranoid. "
"I thought he wanted to make allusions, but I immediately apologized."
"Maybe the damage was already done. most don't dare to speak to you at all. You even threatened Molly with the wand two days ago. The woman really poses no danger. In addition, it is certainly not easy for her at the moment. just think about how she must be after Percy behaved like that. How would you feel Molly has to think you are reproaching Percy and threatened her because of it. "
The Snapes rightly felt guilty. it really didn't matter that they saw their friends as a threat. Molly in particular didn't deserve to be treated like that.
"We're scared," Harry admitted.
"I know, but I'll tell you a secret, all parents are afraid for their children, that's normal. only you must not allow your whole life to be determined by it. Besides, haven't you noticed that your stupid behavior infects your sweet girls? they have already forgotten the incident, but of course they feel your tension and it is transferred to them. Do you want to turn your woken up children into scared bunnies who at some point will no longer dare to go out of the house? and something else, are they still sleeping in bed with you? "
A guilty swallow by both parents was the answer.
"That stops immediately. it is not good if the little ones get used to it and you shouldn't either, ”said Narcissa with such a vehemence that neither Severus nor Harry dared to contradict.
"They'll miss our smell," the vampire cat timidly interjected, gently stroking one of Laura's ears.
"Then put two used T-shirts of yours in your crib, that's how we did it with our little ones. So this excuse does not pull. "
"I never thought it would hit me like this, I have always considered myself to be strong and strong. But when I stood in front of these cowards who are after our defenseless children, I became very different. Now I only see kidnappers everywhere, ”Severus admitted.
"Because you love your children more than anything and not just them. May I remind you that you always defended your Harry with teeth and claws? I remember a certain claw curse. Many wizards wear this embellishment on their face for the rest of their lives, making it clear that it is not a good idea to mess with you. Or have there been any letters with outrageous demands since then? ”Smiled the only woman in the group.
now Severus grinned too.
"They didn't want it any other way. And no, such letters never came again. "
"And do you know why? That's when you reacted with strength, so there were no more letters, and that's exactly what you have to demonstrate to the people out there. the farther you pull back, the sooner some idiots believe that you can jump around with the snaps as you please. You have already suggested that you want to marry again because of the attack to show that the Circle did not win. even if that's a big fat lie. It's the picture that counts. "
"When did we want to get married again? I kind of forgot it, ”Harry admitted.
"Then it's a good thing that no exact date has yet been set. But you should change that urgently. Not only is it important to override the Failure Agreement, but it will also give you new security. You also urgently need time for both of you. And that's why your sweet girls will stay in our Manor on the wedding night. "
"What, not Remus and Sirius? But what if you need us? "
"Severus, you're panicking again, it's just one night. And why shouldn't they stay with the pack? Because the quadruples are catching each other with the defiance phase. something you would have known if you had not decided to mutate to hermit. Our triplets, on the other hand, are currently in the angel phase. They want to do everything right for their parents. It's almost scary. which will change at the latest when it comes to learning, ”chuckled Narcissa.

"That's not the only reason why they should stay with you, am I right?" Harry inquired.
"Indeed. if the twins stayed with Remy and my cousin there would be a risk, no, let me start again. Then you would definitely spend the night here and eventually open up with them to bring your children back to you. "
"You don't want us to assume that in the middle of the night, like the dumpsters, we would wake another family out of sleep just because we can't stand it without our children?"
"Yes, Sev, that's exactly what I want."
"Great, what's the impression we've had on you all lately?" Severus sighed.
"A panicked. ,harry made mistakes at work while yelling at Sev again, for no reason, and neither of you asked the pregnant couple about their well-being. Harry even forgot the last exam. "

After this sermon, Narcissa could really see how her two friends fell out of their faces and finally they started to think. The guilty conscience was almost physical. they seemed to be beginning to realize how they had behaved towards their environment in the past few weeks. And this finding apparently does not suit both men at all.
"How are we supposed to make it up to you? Merlin, I behaved terribly towards my students. I even hit Rolo, ”Severus admitted contrite.
"And I even hissed at our best friends if they got too close to the little ones without giving permission beforehand. Even Luna, and her pregnancy is far from easy. sev if we go on like this we're really going to be crazed for control. I don't want to become one of those fathers someday who won't even let their children go to the toilet on their own without checking whether there is enough toilet paper. ”
Narcissa grinned at this absurd idea. Harry, on the other hand, seemed to be serious about his words.
"It will not happen that far," she reassured the young man.
"If we don't do anything then," Severus interjected.
"How angry and hurt are the others?" Harry asked ruefully.
“Neither one nor the other, everyone understands your behavior. Even the students don't blame Severus. But unfortunately they all make a very big mistake. ”
"They let us go through our behavior," Severus stated correctly.
“Finely recognized, apparently I am the only person in our chaos family who always keeps a cool head and can take action. Even Lucius wanted to leave you alone and wait until you get back to normal by yourself. otherwise I can always be sure of Molly’s support, but as I said, she’s going through a tough time. ”
"Crap, we've been not just lousy parents lately, but terrible friends too. How are we supposed to change that? ”Harry thought.
"By becoming yourself again. Get out there, show people that they didn't break you. And above all, let your family participate in your life again. We miss you four terribly. should some idiots really have done what Tom Riddle didn't do? Did they break you? "
This provocative question almost cried out for an answer.
"No!" Came from the two Snapes as if from one mouth.
"Well, then we'd better start with your new slash old life today," beamed Narcissa.
"And what does it look like?"
The blonde lady beamed when she finally saw the old curiosity in the vampire father's eyes.
"You pack up your children and then mirror with me into the Madeleines that has opened its gates for a long time and is just waiting for you. By the way, thanks for the protective shields, making the pastry shop almost as safe as the bank. we meet our funny family in the café and finally start planning for your wedding. ”
"And how do we prevent your guests from getting long ears? Is it a closed event? ”Came Severus carefully.
"No, it doesn't, but you forget my special ability when it comes to private magic. Hopefully you remember that Albus can't even take my confusing spells? "
"Almost forgotten," Severus admitted.
"Half as bad. oh, and your wedding is not the only thing that needs to be planned. "
"What else?"

And Narcissa grinned again, it seemed as if she had finally lured old Harry out of his snail shell. Severus too had a curious look on his face. it was as the woman suspected, the two of them just needed a juicy kick in the butt.
"Sirius would like to reward the civilians who helped you so bravely against these idiots from the circle. he wants to send another signal that should show that civil courage is highly valued in our country. "
"Great idea, what is he up to?"
“That, my dear cat, is just to be discussed today. So, what do you say, do you want to come with us, or would you rather continue your hermit life and withdraw completely from the world? "
"Is that a trick question?" Countered Severus.
"Quite, I'm not giving you a chance to refuse you. So go ahead, get ready, in ten minutes you will all be ready to go. "
"Yes, Sergeant Malfoy," Harry grinned, getting to his feet.
Severus nodded and imitated his husband, it was really time to go public again .