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For us to save time, Severus uses Apparate to transfer us closer to the Central Hall. The sudden appearance makes me falter a bit, but thanks to Severus, I won't fall. "Never getting used to that." I sigh and fix part of my clothing a bit that are pretty ragged by now. Just when Severus is about to say something, we hear a scream coming from around a corner. Both of our heads snaps towards the sound and we lift our wands. Right around the corner we see two people running along the Central Hall. It's Hermione and Ron. They are running hand in hand away from none other than Nagini itself! "We gotta help them!" I start running to the rescue. Severus rushes after me:"(Y/..- Wait!", "Confringo!" I swift the wand in my hand as soon as I get close enough of the Horcrux. Immediately when the curse gets in touch with its scales, the snake lets out a hiss and the spell bounces off, which then hits the roof somewhere in the distance. What..?!
All three of them - Ron, Hermione and the snake stopped and turned around to look at us. "It cannot be killed with a wand, (Y/N)." Severus suddenly points out, keeping the eyes on the enemy whole times as we both now stand twenty meters away from it. "And you couldn't tell me that before I went after it?!" I exclaim while watching how Nagini has now taken an interest in me instead of the young couple. "Any genius plans, badger?" Severus mocks quietly while getting prepare for the attack. "Me?! You're the one with the brain in this relationship!" I snap back. Nagini hisses while slithering towards, showing the sharp teeth that once killed my beloved niffler. What are we going to..- Quickly, Severus shoots another blasting curse on it - which obviously didn't work, and the spell again flies somewhere further away.
Nagini hisses again, this time more aggressively and began to slither faster towards him. "What are you..-?!" I gasp confused and realize the man next to me has walked away from my side further away. When I try to come after him, he extended his arm without taking the dark eyes off of the snake:"Stay there!". "But..." my voice crumbles down, confused what is he doing. Hermione and Ron are holding each other close further away, extremely frightened what's going to happen. As Severus gets more and more further away from me, I realize; he's trying to lure it away from the children - and from me. Oh, no you don't! The grip around my wand tightens and I blast the snake again:"Hey!! Eyes up here!". Again, the spell bounces somewhere away and snake's target has changed. Now Severus raise the eyebrows:"Wh..-?! Don't be a fool, (Y/N)!". I ignore his censure and keep the eyes on the enemy the whole time with stern glare. I won't let anything bad happen to him.
It all has now basically become a duel which one of us can get Nagini's attention. While blasting curses at it and avoiding its attacks, I'm trying to figure out how can we actually kill it. Dropping part of the roof of its head might give some damage. Right when my focus goes to the ceiling above us, Severus sees this and uses this opportunity to use his wand at me:"Depulso.". In seconds, a shoot of spell flies right at me. Had no time to dodge and I go flying:"WAH!!". "(Y/N)!!" Hermione gasps baffled. Ron is watching all of this in shock. After the Banishing Charm had throw me on the broken marble staircase, I quickly raise myself on the elbows:"WHAT THE HELL, SEV?!". But then I realize, Severus did that so I wouldn't intervene any further - to get me out of the way. Nagini is now extremely pissed and has decided to make its attack on Severus. His focus on the snake gets interrupted when another Death Eater flies to the scenery, and tries to hit Ron and Hermione with a curse. Just in time, he gets to block Death Eater's attempt, but won't realize how Nagini is now slithering with such a high speed towards him. The panic hits when I see there's nothing he can do to stop it. "SEVERUS!!!" my scream echoes around the castle.
It all happens in blink of an eye: As fast as I can, I use the Apparate spell to transfer myself from the staircase right in front of the love of my life to protect, so my back is leaning against him. Nagini makes the attack by shooting its sharp teeth ahead, coming for my throat from below. It's in a movement that cannot be stopped. Severus's eyes widens when this happens and gasps:"(Y/..-!!!", "HYAAAHH!!!" familiar boy's war cry carries to our ears as he swings a sword and cuts the snake in half just when the deathly teeth were an inch away from the throat. And just like that, the Horcrux turns into dark dust before our eyes. Huh?! Now it all feels like it has turned into slow motion as we all stare eyes wide at this happening and this cool breeze goes thru us, making our hair float there for a second. It got all quiet after that. The last Horcrux... It's now been destr..- Pair of arms wraps around me from behind, pulling me in for embrace. "(Y/N)..." Severus whispers out of relief. Sev.
But that beautiful moment gets ruined when I suddenly get sharply spun around, only to see an angry face:"WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!?!". HUH?! Baffled look on my face, I just stare at him as he's holding onto my shoulders while glaring such furious look on his face:"You could have gone yourself killed!". "Wh..-?! Hey, you used Depulso on me!" I snap back, returning his energy. "That's because you wouldn't get out of the way!" he hisses back. "What you mean?! I was just figuring out a plan..-!", we keep arguing for a while - both of us making really good points here and there, but the truth is... We were just scared to loose one another. And it all is now bubbling and bursting out in a wrong way. The children are standing on aside, confused what to do here. They've never seen either one of us acting like this. "Perhaps, we should..." Hermione starts and the Gryffindor boys nods at the same time and all three of them left.
Neither of us notice their leave and keep on arguing."Honestly, Sev! After all this time, you still..-" my frowning gets interrupted when the look on Severus changes into shocked one. Like something just went thru him. Something that I cannot see with bare eyes. My (e/c) eyes flicker between his, worried:"What? What is it?". His gaze drops down to his left arm and as quickly as he can, he unbuttons the sleeve's few buttons and rolls it up. And we both see it; the Dark Mark in his inner forearm... It's now a fade scar. In silence, we both just stare at it. Does this mean..? A shuddered breath escapes from Severus's lips and the arm starts to shake - his whole body following after. My head lifts up to look at his face, only to see there is the morning Sun light peeking out from somewhere, hitting just right across those beautiful dark eyes - showing every shade of them, and the tears that has formed on them. "Severus..." I let under my breath, still unsure if this really means what I think it does. "It's over." he managed to whisper. A strong wave of emotions goes thru us both and I scoop him in for deep embrace.
Won't take even a minute when his legs gives in and we both fall down on our knees without breaking the hug. Tears running down our faces, we hold each other tight. "Sev..." I whisper while caressing the raven dark hair and bury my whole face in it. He can't say anything, even he wanted to. He's too far gone with the strong emotions. Quietly breaking down in my arms. Voldemort is finally gone. For good. Severus has been so strong all of these years. And now... He's finally free. But what did it all cost in the end? Bet Albus would be standing proud look on his face if he still would be here. Talk about all of the rest of the people who died because of all of this... How come one person can cause such pain for so many people? But... What matters now, is that we are both here. Safe and alive. We stayed there for some minutes. Purely embracing and taking all of this in. Trying to wrap our heads around the war is finally over. The Sun keeps peeking from broken windows and the holes around the castle. Shining its light right at us.
After we both gathered ourselves, we got up from the ground to dust and fix our clothing. "(Y/N)." Severus suddenly says softly. "Hm?" I lift my gaze up to him. His eyes were already staring back, like he had never cried:"Thank you.". Both of my eyebrows raise:"For what?". "Just... Everything." he simply reply. This sneaky smirk raises up on my lips and I roll my eyes:"Nahw, don't thank me yet. I still haven't punished you for using the Banishing Charm on me - so I wouldn't be throwing gratitudes around, if I were you.". He smiles back with gentle look:"You really are...", his hands slowly find their way to cup my face as he leans closer and tilts my head back:"Unbelievable badger.". With that, our lips closes in for this lovely kiss which gives me these butterflies that shoots up down from the stomach, up to my brain. I love you.
After sharing the sweet moment together and confessing our love for one another yet again, we hold onto each others hands by interlocking them fingers and began to walk around Hogwarts - or what's left of it. It seems all of the supporters of Voldemort had either died or ran away. Pretty much everyone else are in the Great Hall, so we head there. The whole atmosphere is very calm and the whole place is filled with this smooth, light chatter. There are people sitting on the side, drinking something to calm down their nerves while there are nurses walking around to check up on them. It is all so peaceful. Specially compared what it all was just twenty minutes ago... Still, even the people are chatting around, there are few bodies laying around in a line in one corner. It scares me to even look that way. I can't even bare the thought any of mine..- "(Y/N)!" familiar voice calls out of relief. It's Ruby, rushing this way. Seeing her doing alright, despite the small wounds around her, my heart fills with warmth and eyes goes glossy:"Aunt...".
Right when she gets to us, she wraps her arms around me so tight:"Ouhw! I'm so glad you're alright, dear. I love you very much!". "I love you too." I bury my face the crook of her neck and try to keep myself together. Once again, the wave of a relief goes thru me as we hold each other. I'm so happy she's alright. It feels good to hold her. She then pulls away to cup my face in loving way:"I'm so proud of you, (Y/N). So, so, very much.". Her words breaks my brave face and couple of tears rolls down my cheeks while smiling:"You should have seen yourself. You were quite a baddy back there.". Ruby chuckles loudly and tilt her head back. She then wipe of the tears with the swift of the thumb:"It runs in our family. Well, to the certain point, of course.". Can't help, but let out a weak chuckle. I guess... This also means I'm free from my own past as well.
Just then, Ruby's focus goes to the man behind me and her eyes began again sparkle:"So... This is the man you've been snogging these past months.". Severus again straightens his back more, unsure what to do here. "Aunt..." I try to calm her excitement. She quickly goes for the hand shake with wide smile:"Ruby Harris, (Y/N)'s..-", "...aunt from the mother's side. Yes. Yes, I have heard from your niece many stories about the wonderful aunt she has. Severus, Severus Snape. Pleasure to finally meet you in more... Suitable time." the man answer with the smooth, deep voice as he returns to the hand shake. Aunt's eyes widens even more when she finally hears the man speaking voice:"Oooh, you do have a very lovely voice indeed! It is so deep and masculine.". This raises the awkwardness in Severus, but he manages to keep the cool and calm manner:"Thank you... Mrs. Harris.". There is this stunned smile on my face that I cannot control at this point. Wonder if he had practiced that before hand? It came out so smooth.
As Ruby starts blasting him with all kinds of questions, with the corner of my eye, I see when the old man approaches me. "Aberforth." I turn to him. It's hard to read from his face if he's happy or not as he comes closer. "You really did it. Killing the snake." he hums pleased. "Well, it is all thanks to Neville. He's the real hero here." I chuckle. "The boy?" he glances over the shoulder, looking back where Neville is sitting Luna beside him. They both look very happy while just sitting there. "Didn't know he got a sword with him." I point out. Aberforth turns back tome:"It's not just any sword. It's the Sword of Gryffindor.". Both of my eyebrows raise:"Really?!". He then began to tell more details about the sword, that I already knew. During his storytelling, I can't help but just stare at him with this smile. Despite his past and the resentment towards his brother, he still came and fought with us. It must've been difficult decision to make in the end. Then, without any warning, I stride for a hug. Aberforth gets completely surprised by this, but won't move a muscle. "Thank you." I whisper so only he can hear.
Slowly, yet awkward manner his arms finds their way around me as he returns the hug. But that was for a quick, brief moment before he starts patting my back and clears the throat:"Don't mention it.". With that, we both lean away from the hug and share a look. Even he isn't smiling like I am, I can still see the happiness in this eyes. "(Y/N)." Tonks's gentle voice calls little bit further away. Immediately, my attention goes to her:"Tonks.". Seeing her and Remus standing side by side automatically makes me feel like I can breath better. Right when I rush to the couple's open arms, Severus follows soon behind to come stand beside me. "Glad you three are alright." I give both of them a hug. "Three?" Remus raise an eyebrow. Just realized Remus doesn't know:"Oh..!". "You have remarkable way of spoiling people's surprises, (Y/N)." Severus simply tells with the usual monotonic tone while standing next to me. My head snaps up to him with a frown:"Ey!". Remus hasn't take his eyes off his beloved wife. Tonks lift her gaze up to her husband:"Guess I forgot to mention, dear... Ted is about to be older brother.". She then placed a hand over her stomach with gentle smile. Remus leans away to take better look at his loved one:"You mean..?". "Yes." her smile grew wider. With that, they both let out a chuckle and share a kiss. I keep staring at them with in awe, feeling extremely happy for my dear friends - while Severus just stands there the usual stare. Outside's perspective this just emphasis which House we both belong.
Right after that, a shuddered breath catches all of our attention. Huh? We all turn to see who just did that, only to see how Sirius is laying on the floor on a blanket. Oh, no! The sight of him raises the worry in all of us. "Wha..? What happened to him?" I ask without taking the eyes off the man. "We're not sure. He just woke up." Remus explain, just as worried as the rest of us. A weak whimper escapes from Sirius's lips as his body does a slight jerk. He really looks like he is in pain. His tired eyes shifts up to me:"(Y/N)...". Sirius then reach his trembling hand towards me as a sing for me to grab it, so I quickly kneel beside him and hold onto the hand with compassionate smile:"Sirius. Don't worry, you'll be alr..-", "No." he whispers under the breath weakly. No. Don't tell me... Tears began to raise on my eyes again, but I try to keep them down. People around us don't know what to do at this point. They just keep their heads down, ready to see how this all unfolds. Before I can say anything, he again says something that I can't quite hear. "Huh?" I ask softly and lean in closer to his face, ready to hear what he has to say. "Kiss me." his weak voice orders. Wha..- "He's fine." Severus slaps the hand away coldly, breaking the touch between us. Didn't even realize he had kneel down next to me.
I look up to Severus completely baffled:"What?! Wha..-?", then back to the man on the ground. Right when this happens, this mischievous smirk raises on Sirius's lips and he lets out a chuckle. "SIRIUS?!?!" I gasp half shocked, half angrily. He keeps on smirking and speaks somewhat hoarse voice:"Aaw, come now, Snivellus... One kiss wouldn't kill. Now would it?". "No, but I will." Severus growls and holds onto him by the collars. "Sev!!" I quickly intervene and now be the one who tries to break the touch between them. I'm not sure if Severus got angry just because Sirius wanted the kiss for me, or the fact he got him truly worried for his sake. It seems that Sirius is indeed hurt, but not as badly as he wanted to come across. I wrap my arm under Severus's armpit and try to pull him away as he tries to teach a lesson to Sirius - who keeps whining he cannot be touched since 'he's severely hurt', but obviously this doesn't stop Severus chastise the man. Remus sighs deep as he holds onto his wife by the waist:"Always causing trouble...". People around us are looking somewhat confused, yet very amused. "Should we do something to separate them?" Tonks asks as she can't get her eyes off the mess that is happening right in front of them. "No. Let the kids have their fun." Remus chuckles while watching us three like a proud older brother.
After the situation finally calmed down, people scattered around more to talk to others. Severus and Slughorn helped the nurses to make the right potions and gave them to those who needed them. As the hours went by, people kept coming in and out of the Great Hall either all happy that the war is finally over, or mourning that they had lost their loved one. It's still pretty much of a blur to me how many lost their lives during all of this. But I know it will eventually hit like a truck and I will shed more tears after that. All I know so far is that one of the Weasleys twins passed away at some point. I'm trying hard not to think about it too much. I held Vivian as she cried when she heard her girlfriend died during her battle against Greyback. It was really hard to stay strong as she balled her eyes out and screamed. Now, she has calmed down and we both are sitting on the stairs of the Great Hall, and I got my arm around her. Slowly swaying her while Neville, Luna and Seamus are sitting on the floor in a circule in front of us.
The sound of a Apparate can be heard near us and we all turn towards the sound. Both of my eyebrows raise and I peek over Vivian:"Dongy!". The elf turns to me while holding the dark brown niffler:"Oh! Dongy is so glad he found (Y/N) alive and well!". Muffin starts squeaking when she notices me and jumps down from Dongy's arms and runs to me. "Hi, love. Hi ~" I snuggle with the little creature and inhale her soft fur. Muffin rubs herself against me all happy. "Thank you so much for taking care of her, Dongy. You're truly amazing." I smile at the elf and let Vivian hold Muffin. Little blush by the compliment creeps up to his bony cheeks and he starts fidgetting his clothes, like he's unsure how to act:"Dongy kept his promise to keep the niffler safe, just like (Y/N) asked him to do.". We share this heart warming smile. Just then, another elf appears right beside him. It's Kreacher. Looking as grumpy as ever. "Kreacher was looking for Dongy! Dongy can't escape from Kreacher without saying a word." he huffs. "D-Dongy didn't escape! Dongy apologises for worrying Kreacher." the elf panics a bit. Why their interaction reminds me of Severus and I..?
Soon after, Minerva came sit on my other side - as tired as the rest of us. Part of her hair is messed up, tangling down from the usual bun here and there. "Well, you have seen better days." I joke. She lets out a scoff:"Don't even start, (Y/N). If there would be any time a firewhisky would taste good... It'll be now." A light hearted laugh escapes from me and I give a gentle shove side of her arm. Soon after, Hagrid comes to us with Olympe. They look so adorable while holding hands. "Hagrid!" I shoot up from the stair to hug him. "(Y/N). Glad to see ya are alright." he places his big hand on my back and gives two strong taps. "Heard ya say something about firewhiskys. One or two would surely help after we have sorted everything around here." he smiles.
Slowly, all of the people close to me gathers around and starts planning on for us to go out to celebrate as a big group. Even Abeforth promised the first around would be a free - if people come to Hog's Head Inn, that is. "What you say, (Y/N)? A drink or two sounds pretty good after all of this, no?" Minerva asks. "I, uh..." my thoughts trails off when I spot familiar dark figure further away. Severus is pouring some potion into a cup and hands it to Slughorn, who then gives it to some children. "I think I'm going to pass this time." I tell her without taking the eyes off the love of my life. All I ever want now is to go home and be with Severus. Minerva sees my stare and glances over the shoulder:"I see.". She then turns to me with gentle smile:"I always knew you two would get along.". My eyes shifts back on her:"I should be thanking you, Minnie. After all, you were the one who made me sit in Severus's seat on my first day by accident.". This knowing smile spread over her face and before she left by my side, she gave me a wink. Huh?
Hours went by, and eventually Severus and I left Hogwarts to the Spinner's End with Muffin with us, of course. We appear to the entry way hand in hand after Severus used the Apparate spell. "You are begin to learn." he hums pleased when he saw I wasn't going to falter. "These takes time." I smile back to him. Can't lie, it's pretty empty feeling to just stand here after everything that happened today. Feels like I'm not sure how to act or think at this point. It all feels so... Unreal. But I guess all we can do is just enjoy this moment that we have. Right here. Right now. Soon after, while Severus is in the bathroom, I went to the kitchen to make us some dinner. We gotta eat something. Or at least try.
Muffin climbs on the counter, waiting to get some sweets. The sight of her pleading eyes makes me chuckle:"I'm sorry, my love. Knowing Sevy, he doesn't have any s..-", as soon as I open the cabinet, something drops down and I flinch. "Oh?" quickly, I keep shifting head up and down to see what just happened. A package of my favorite cookies just dropped down on the counter. What? And when I look again what's inside the cabinet, I realize it's full of sweets and all kinds of treats that I like. "What the..?" I breath out confused while watching all of the different sizes bags and packages that are filling most of the cabinet's space. 'And after a while, you could start storage other nice and sweet things in here. Such as pads and chocolates, for starters.'. 'And why would I do that, sweetheart?'. 'To keep me.'
After we ate some dinner and talked all of the things that happened, we decided it was time to relax, so Severus ran us a bubble bath and we are now both inside the tub together. The bubbles were my idea. It feels so good to just lay in here - in Severus's arms, feeling his warm, bare torso against my back as we both just chill out in the hot water. It's so peaceful and calming. "I still can't believe he did that..." I break the comfortable silence that has been lingering in this bathroom quite a while. "Hm?" Severus soft hum echoes a bit around the room and vibrates against my back. "The fact Harry snapped the Elder Wand in half... Shouldn't have that be for Draco to decide what to do with it? He after all owned the wand." I wonder. "I heard differently. Apparently, Potter did managed to disarm Draco, so therefor, the wand answered to him. Not to Draco." he explain. "Oh, what? When did you hear that?" I glance over the shoulder. "I listen to people. Unlike certain someone." Severus gives a soft, playful bonk on the side of my head. "Ey, I do listen! It's different if I fully understand what has been said." I laugh. "Of course..." he sighs and tilt his head back to relax more. Hmph, so that means I never owned the wand. Now that I think about it... Or did I?
As Severus leans back, he rests his arms on the edge of the tub each side of me. This way, I can see his inner forearm again and the faded Dark Mark on it. "Do you feel... Any different?" I again break the silence. No answer. But I know he's waiting for me to continue. With light, gentle touch, I trace my fingers on the mark:"After the mark faded, did you feel any different?". There is a slightly longer pause as he thinks how to put his feelings into words. "I guess... The only way to describe it is that I feel a lot more... Like myself." he finally spoke. "Mm." I let out a hum as an acknowledgement. Bet he feels a lot better now. "Loosing the ability to turn into the black smoke and fly around however you please must suck." I suddenly blurt out while blowing a bubble in the air. Severus raise his eyebrows, but quickly lowers them back down and watches the bubble float away:"...Yes. That must be the only thing.". Then, he wraps his arms around me, folding my arms across to my chest, so I can barely move them and pulls me closer. This soft blush raises on my cheeks as giving into the embrace. Sev... I feel so happy.
Part of his lips caress the side of my ear as he softly whispers with that deep, velvety voice:"I think we are bathed enough.". These pleasurable shivers went from the ear, down to my fingers and I can feel the heat raising inside me. "Mm." I hum as agreement and got up from the warm water with him. Won't take long before we wrapped bathrobes around us, and I went to give Muffin her food and made sure she got everything she needs downstairs - in the sitting room. She is about to fall asleep close to fireplace in a basket that Severus filled with a soft pillow and warm blanket. After that, I came back upstairs, back to master bedroom, where Severus is already sitting on the edge of the bed, still wearing the bathrobe. Waiting for me. He got these very small curls at the end of his damp hair here and there. Merlin, how can I love this person so much?
I walk up to him with loving smile and Severus spread his legs slightly, so I can come stand between them. "Your hair has grown quite a bit." I point out and fidget a small part of the raven dark hair with my left hand's fingers. "Really? What an interesting observation, Miss Sharp-eye." he teases. Can't help, but chuckle:"Would you let me cut it sometime?". "No." he immediately reply and holds onto the hand to get it away from the curls. "Aaw, come on! Wasn't going to cut it short..- I was talking about giving it a trim! Like it was back when we first met." I chuckle and act hurt he doesn't trust my abilities to trim it. Severus won't let go off the hand. Instead, he keeps rubbing the ring finger between his index finger and thumb. Hm? This light blush creeps on his cheeks as he stares at it. Wonder what is he thinking?
Then, Severus lift his eyes back up on me and with gentle, sensual movement holds onto the rope part of my bathrobe, gently tugging me closer to him:"Have I ever told how beautiful you are without... Anything?". Can't help, but giggle as this blush raises on my cheeks again:"You may have mentioned it once in the past... Or twice.". The bathrobe loosens a bit around me, but not too much. There is this small fire inside me that keeps growing moment by moment as we stare into each others eyes ever so lovingly. Both craving for the deeper touch and connection. "I love you, (Y/N)." Severus tells softly as he lets his hands rest on the waist. "I love you, too." I caress side of his cheek tenderly. With soft touch, he places his hands over the robe, slowly sliding his hands inside of it to have his palms around my naked hips:"There are not enough words in this world to describe what a wonderful woman you are.". The robe slowly slips more open, partly revealing what's underneath it. "Then maybe you should show it." I whisper softly. Enough said, I come sit on lap in astride position and we began kissing.
Hearts beating faster by every passing moment... Eyes closed, hands softly wandering around each other... Bathrobes slowly coming off on both of us... The warmth of his bare skin against mine... It all feels so good, so safe. So right. As we keep kissing, tongues swirling in each others mouths while these soft, longing moans fills the room, I can feel how part of him starts growing against me. "Sev..." I moan into his mouth between the kisses, heart beating faster. Severus trails his fingers into my hair, almost to the scalp, gathers some hair inside his fist and gently pulls it back, so my neck gets exposed. "Mine." he whispers as he gives this slow, sensual lick on the sensitive on the pulse of the skin. "Ah..." another moan escapes from my lips. "My own little badger." he declares with a low growl, and with that, I feel it. His length growing inside me. Going deeper and deeper. He feels so big in this position.
There is pleading look in my eyes:"Sev..-". "(Y/N)..." his breath hitches and he holds onto me by the shoulders, pressing them down as he greedily work himself in while caressing my breasts with his mouth. I can't form any kind of reply as it all began to feel too good. Slow and easy, I keep going up and down on him, hands cupping his face as his strong palms holds onto my bottom. "Do not leave by my side... Ever again." Severus's smooth, deep voice growls out of neediness as our foreheads gets in touch. "Never." I breath out and give myself into the pleasure, and we began to share these hot kisses which makes me feel like my whole body is on fire. Inside out. Every kiss. Every lick. Every touch. Every bite... It all makes my head spin. Neither of us can get enough of each other. Severus. I love you... So very much.
Soon enough, Severus guides my hands around his wide shoulders:"Hold on tight, my love.". "...Huh?" I breath out, unsure if I heard him right. Without another word or breaking the connection between us, he spins us around to get on top. This way, he gets to go deeper and faster. The electric sparks of pleasure starts to get more intense when he speed up the pace. The sounds of his moans and growls of pleasure fills my ears and sends me to the edge. I'm about to..- By the sounds that starts to escape from my lips gives him the reassurance I'm just about to reach the high, so he won't stop what he's doing and only keeps going:"Come for me, little badger.". Something about him saying that gives the final push and I...:"Se..- AH!". The strong wave of pleasure runs thru my whole body and soul. In middle of my release, without stopping the thrusts, Severus holds onto my wrists, pins arms above my head and looks straight into my (e/c) eyes:"So beautiful.". And with that, we interlock our fingers and he reaches his highest point:"A..- Hahh..!". Immediately, I feel how his release starts to filling me like never before.
My chest keeps going up and down while trying to settle down the breath. The man crumbles on top of me and I can feel him shaking. Giving me the confirmation it isn't just me. Now we are both quietly panting while embracing each other close. I still cannot believe this is all true. After all the things we have gone thru... In times like these, I'm so glad it was my brain that got twisted, and not my heart. "I love you." I whisper while caressing his dark hair that is resting on my chest. Severus closes his eyes and places soft, loving kisses on my skin:"I love you more.". This happy, yet mischievous smile raises up on my face:"I love you the most.". This made him raise an eyebrow and lift his head to look at me:"Are you truly trying to compete with me on this?". "Uh-huh." I nod, smile growing wider. That teasing smirk I adore so much raises upon Severus's lips:"You clearly have no idea who you are trying to go here against with. Little badger.".
*~* Two Years Later *~*
It's quite busy, yet sunny day in the Diagon Alley. I'm window shopping when familiar voice suddenly calls further away:"Professor (Y/L)?". "Hm?" I turn to see who it is. "Neville!" wide smile spreads on my face when I see the boy coming my way. Don't know if I can call him a boy anymore. He has grown even more last time I've seen him! "It is you!" he smiles back and we share a quick hug. "How are you?! You look great!" I can't stop smiling ear to ear. Neville blushes a bit:"Oh, uh..- Thank you. I..-", "Is Luna here with you?" I ask excited. "No, no, she's back home." he tells. Both of my eyebrows raise:"Oh? So you two have moved in together at last?". "Four months ago, to be exact." he chuckles. "Bet you have all the walls covered in plants already." I laugh. "How did you know?" he looks genuinely surprised I got it right. I shrug:"Nah, just a hunch.".
Neville then told me all about how he has followed the example of his friends and parents to become an Auror, and isn't that far from graduating one. My eyes sparkle:"Woah! That's so impressive, Neville. I'm so proud of you!". This makes his cheeks and ears turn more red and doesn't know what else to say, other than:'Thank you'. "But you know what? If you ever change your mind, there might be an opening job in Hogwarts later this year." I suddenly reveal. "Oh? Are you leaving Hogwarts, (Y/N)?" he ask. "Me? No, no, I'm not. But Professor Sprout is about to retire, and I haven't heard our Headmistress - Minerva, would have found anyone to take her place..." I try to lure him to even consider it. And by the looks of it, he actually likes the idea to come back in Hogwarts. After all, Minerva can pull some stings and hire him under the apprenticeship.
"Why won't you apply for the job yourself then?" he ask. I wave my hand:"Herbology never truly was my subject. I teach Defence Against the Dark Arts now.". Neville looks surprised and impressed at the same time:"Really?!". I nod with a smile:"Yes. One year already - to be exact.". "That's brilliant, (Y/N)! I'm so happy for you. But, uh... What about Snape? Thought he would..-", "There you are." smooth, deep voice comes stand beside me thru the crowd. Speaking of the devil. "Look who I found! Or rather; look who found me." I chuckle. Severus's gaze goes to the boy in front of us and Neville feels little bit conflicted how to stand. But mostly, he feels in peace. Which is a lot, considering the fact he would have ran away couple years back. "Hello, Professor Snape." Neville manages to smile politely. Severus simply nods back. "I just told Neville how I'm teaching D.A.D.A. now." I tell him proudly. Severus lets out a hum:"Mm, only because you would mess up Potions if you were hired for the job.". Giving him a playful frown:"Ey! At least I tried to get you the position, so you could apply to be the new D.A.D.A. teacher.". "And still failed." he teases.
I roll my eyes before shaking my head and ask:"Did you find them?". "Yes." Severus lift up a paper bag to show a bag from Flourish and Blotts Bookstore. "Great." I nod pleased. But then I gasp and hold onto Severus's arm:"Oh! We still need to make a visit on that one shop before it closes!". "Of course..." Severus sighs, like this is the third shop I have remembered where to go. Then, I turn to Neville and smile:"It was really nice seeing you, Neville! Say 'hi' to Luna for us, and..- And do consider the teaching thing! Look out for an owl near in the future from us as well!". "Y-yeah, I will." the boy waved his hand as goodbye and watches us walk away from him, little bit confused what I meant by he's going to receive an owl from us. There are people walking all around, coming from each direction, making us slowly disappear from Neville's sight. But before we completely vanish out of the sight, he sees how Severus and I keep talking to each other and give a light, playful shoves whenever the other one says something amusing. But most of all, he noticed how we're holding hands, fingers interlocked and... How there is the most beautiful engagement ring wrapped around my finger.