Love Is You

Chapter 19

     The next day after the election events Scarlett went back to the ministry for a meeting. Since the other canditate, Amos Langley, has been caught and sent to Azkaban because of his actions, Scarlett was now the new Minister of Magic. She was proud and happy that she got her revenge also now she was following her mother's and grandfather's steps as the minister. But because of Amos the ministry was a wreck, Scarlett had to re-do so many things to make it decent again. First thing she decided on was alive death eaters' fate and there was only one thing she had to do; send them back to Azkaban without a plea. Then Scarlett needed to choose a deputy minister, she had one person in mind; Corentin Howells. He was a long time friend and colleague of her so she could rely on him. When she asked Corentin about that new job, first he was surprised but then he gladly accepted her offer and promised her that he would never betray her trust. Then Scarlett and Corentin assigned new attendants to the jobs which were left empty by the death eaters now. Also she re-legislated her law that Amos abolished. The ministry would have its summer holidays in a week so Scarlett tried to do as much as she could in a single day. She has arrived the ministry at 8 am and now the clock was showing 9:30 pm. She wasn't aware of the clock until Corentin told her to go home and rest, it has been a long day for both of them. So they left the ministry together just to meet tomorrow morning again. Instead of going home, Scarlett decided to stop by at Hogwarts to see her daughter and break the news about her presidency before Carina could read it on newspaper tomorrow. Also Scarlett had to explain that Amos Langley and death eaters duty she was in to both of her children. She hasn't told them anything about it to keep them away from any possible danger but after yesterday's events she has received howlers from both Carina and Leo, and they were not pleased at all.

     Half an hour later Scarlett was waiting Carina to answer her room's door excitedly. Seconds later Carina opened the door and she was surprised to see her mum, she wasn't expecting her.
"Hi darling!" Scarlett chimed with a big smile on her face.
"Hi mum, come in!"
"I brought strawberry shortcake, your favourite!" She put the cake on the table and sat next to it while smiling widely.
"What's going on mum?" Carina was confused, it was rare to see her mum that excited.
"Not mum, call me Mrs. Minister!" She grinned.
"No way!? Congrats mama!! Oh sorry, Mrs. Minister!" She hugged her mum tightley while giggling. "I am so happy for you!"
"Thank you baby." Scarlett kissed her daughter's head. "I haven't felt that good for a long time."
"Lets eat the cake and feel better!" Carina was slicing the cake while thinking if she should ask about yesterday's events, risking to ruin the happy mood. "Mum..." Carina handed her the plate. "I was wond-"
"I know, i know." She sighed. "I also came here to tell you about it. It was a long story so buckle up, baby."
Scarlett started from the very first meeting with Amos Langley and continued with rest of the events chronologically. Carina had hard time to process all of them, she was shocked. She couldn't believe herself how she didn't suspect anything at all for months.
"I...I don't know what to say mum. Like i was around you, dad, uncle Remus and professor Snape all the time and i didn't suspect anything. Good job, really."
"We have experience, it would be a shame for us if you understood what's going on." She laughed softly and held Carina's hand. "I know you wasn't expecting to hear all of these but don't worry, okay? None of us in danger anymore and everything is way better now."
Carina nodded slowly. "Don't hide such things from me and Leo tho. What if something happened to you and dad, we would have no idea."
"We are just trying to protect you, please try to understand us."
"I know mum but just..." she sighed and snuggled up her mum. "I love you."
Scarlett wrapped her arms around her daughter tightly while showring her with soft kisses. "I love you more my beautiful baby."
They cuddled for a while and talked about anything and everything until Carina got sleepy in her mum's embrace.
"Somebody is sleepy!" Scarlett booped Carina's nose. "I will leave and you can sleep. I don't want Professor Snape to scold you tomorrow." She chuckled while kissing her cheek.
"He might." Carina chuckled too. "Good night Mrs. Minister."
"Good night minister's daughter." Scarlett blew a kiss to Carina before leaving her room.
She decided sit by the Great Lake for a while before apparating her home because it was such a beautiful June night today. She was walking down the dark corridor to go to the garden when a light beam blinded her.
"Where do you think you are going!? Don't cover your face you sneaky-"
Scarlett's sight was gone cause of the strong light but she recognized the voice very well so she cut in his sentence.
"Severus move that light out of my face!"
"Scar...? Is that you?" He lowered his wand to see her. Scarlett was rubbing her eyes and causing them to be even more watery at the time.
"You alright...?" He muttered.
"You almost blinded me but yeah." She chuckled.
Severus felt relieved after hearing her chuckle. "I thought you are a student. What are you doing here at that hour?"
"I look young huh?" Scarlett joked while Severus rolled his eyes at her. "I came to visit Carina and to give her the news. And i was going to the lake before you caught me."
"Do you mind... if i join you...?"
"Nope. I need someone to escort me since my sight is still blurry." Scarlett smiled when he offered his arm. They walked to the lake arm in arm while enjoying each others company. They sat down on the closest bench to the Great Lake. Severus watched Scarlett who was enjoying herself while looking at the lake. His view made him smile.
"You look so happy today."
"I am Severus. I completed another dream of mine; be the Minister of Magic. Check!" She giggled happily. "Although i would prefer a better journey but still i got what i wanted."
"I am so proud of you. I always knew you would be the minister one day and also a good one."
"You didn't see me on the act yet, none of us really know if i will be a good one or bad."
"Former minister was Langley, you can't beat his badness. No worries." Severus grinned at her.
"You have a point Mr. Snape." Scarlett chuckled and stared at the starry sky for a while.
Severus was happy for her but also he was feeling sad deep down because with all that order meetings, events etc. he had a reason to see Scarlett every week. But now their duty was done and they had different paths in front of them. In past 30 years he got used to live without her even it was very hard but now she was back and he couldn't get enough of her to let her go again.
"Will you come to Hogwarts... sometimes...?" He blurted out silently.
"For what?" Scarlett was confused by his question and looked at him.
Severus shrugged. "Nevermind..."
"You started something and please complete it Severus."
"I...I will..." He looked at her beautiful face and thought "now or never" then without any further thought Severus pressed his lips into hers. Scarlett was caught off guard and couldn't react to it which made Severus pull away in seconds.
"I... Sorry..." He stood up to leave when Scarlett caught him by the hand.
"Don't be." She pulled him for another kiss and this time it was full of emotions and lust. Severus held her tightly into his body while deepened the kiss even more. Both had to pull away unwillingly to need of breath some time later. Severus pressed his forhead into hers while still holding her tightly.
"To complete my sentence; i will miss you Scarlett..."
"I will visit you and you are always welcome in the ministry or my home too." She placed a soft kiss on his lips. "And you will be in summer holidays soon, so am i."
"Is this an offer?" Severus grinned and rubbed her now swollen lips.
"Take it however you wish." She kissed his thumb. "I gotta go now..."
Severus sighed deeply, he didn't want her to leave his embrace. But he slowly obliged and let her go unwillingly. "Good night then..."
"Good night Sev." Scarlett smiled and waved at him before appareting.