Coming Back to You

SeverusxLily

Rated T

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or its characters from the franchise. That honor belongs to JK Rowling

Coming Back to You

Chapter 30: New Beginnings

Eight Years Later…

"Harry, let's go! We can't be late getting you onto the Hogwarts Express!" Lily called up the stairs of Prince Manor to her eldest son. Harry was about to start his first year at Hogwarts and she didn't want him to miss the train. He could have headed on with Severus, but he wanted to experience riding the Hogwarts Express with all the other students.

Lily smiled as she thought of her husband of seven years. After the triplets had been born, Severus had made a point to move all of them into his family home. He stated that it would be safer and that he couldn't stand to think of his ancestral home not being occupied anymore, especially with all the memories it held and getting to know his grandparents. Alice and Frank and moved into a new home but still visited often and to allow Neville and Harry to have play dates. Roderick and Muirrean were very touched that Lily had named Eileen after their daughter, and even more so that two of the three babies were named after them. After they were settled and found a routine with the triplets, Severus planned a special Valentine's Day date for Lily where at the end of the night, he proposed to her; they were married near the end of the summer sometime after Harry's third birthday. Their marriage had been going smoothly, and although they had fights every now and again, they would always make up so as to not go to bed angry.

While Severus still worked his job as Hogwart's Potions professor, Lily started an academy for young witches and wizards in the village near Prince Manor that weren't of age to go to Hogwarts just yet. She hadn't expected the academy to grow the way it did, but she was happy to be able to teach young children about their magic and was even more pleased that they were so eager to learn. When Lucius and Narcissa were told about what she was planning to do, they immediately enrolled Draco, and Alice and Frank did the same with Neville. It didn't take long for other students to join and for Lily's academy, Beginner's Palace for Young Witches and Wizards, to become a huge success.

Outside of being a teacher and a wife, Lily also enjoyed motherhood. She loved taking care of all four of her children, even though it would be tiring sometimes. Harry was always happy to help her and Severus take care of his siblings, especially Tobias who he stated was like his mummy, but in a baby boy form. And Tobias' green eyes would always light up whenever Harry was around. As for Roderick, he was definitely Severus' son. Everything about him just reminded Lily of her husband, even when they had been children. The boy seldom cried and when he did, he could only be calmed by Lily. And as for Eileen, she was a daddy's girl through and through. Severus was wrapped around her little finger, much to Lily's amusement. She was so sweet and though she was the youngest of her siblings, she seemed to watch out for them a lot. It took three years after she and her brothers were born to realize that Eileen was the Seer that Muirrean had suggested. She had been the one to give Lily the vision she had while in the womb, and what confirmed it was when Eileen told Lily in tears that Severus was going to be hurt in a potions explosion. Lily luckily was able to get Severus away from the cauldron, as he had his back turned to it, before it did explode just hours after Eileen had told her that. Muirrean had told them that she may or may not have them more frequently as she got older, as every Seer was different, but even so they were made aware of whenever she did have her little visions.

Life for the Snape family was always an adventure and a sight to behold. Some could even say that they were the happiest family they have ever seen. But most of all, many people spoke of how Severus Snape, already known for having defeated You-Know-Who, was a changed man; he was loving and caring towards his wife and children, displayed affection publicly, and was even nice and courteous to others. And Severus had said to Lily several times that he was thankful for her being in his life and thankful for the family that they had together, that he sometimes was afraid that he was dreaming and that one day he would wake up alone like he had for years before she reentered his life. And Lily would always reassure her husband that she was there, she was real, and everything that they had been through was real.

Lily snapped out of her musings when she heard hurried footsteps coming down the stairs. Looking up she saw her eldest child running down the stairs, prompting her to say, "Harry, don't run."

"Sorry mum. I'm just so excited and I wanted to make sure I had everything packed away to take to Hogwarts," Harry said with a wide smile, his green eyes shining behind his glasses.

"I'm sure if you forgot anything Severus would take it to you. He already took Hedwig with him, so you don't have to worry about her."

"Will dad meet us at King's Cross Station?"

"I doubt it, but you'll see him at school. Did you say 'goodbye' to Roderick and Muirrean?"

"Yes, I spoke to grandmother and grandfather."

"Alright, good. Now do you know where your siblings are?"

Harry shrugged just as Wimmy popped next to him, his luggage in a pile next to her. Lily thanked Wimmy before shrinking Harry's things and placing them in the pocket of her jacket. Right when she was about to call for the triplets, all three of them came running towards her from the direction of the parlor.

"There you three are. We have to go now," Lily said as she ushered her children out of the manor. They five of them walked along the path until they passed through the wards. Once they did all four of the children held tightly to their mother before Lily Disapparated them. They landed a few seconds later next to Kings Cross Station and they walked inside, grabbing a cart where Lily took Harry's things out of her pocket and enlarged (all without being seen), and placed them on the cart before allowing Harry to push it. They made their way through the crowds towards their destination, all the while avoiding bumping into anyone.

Tobias looked up at Lily and asked, "How does it work? Getting onto the platform, I mean."

Lily looked down at her son that was a replica of her and smiled before answering, "You'll see when we get there, dear."

Just as she finished answering that, a voice called out, "Lily!"

Looking up Lily saw Alice waving her over, Frank and Neville standing next to her. They made their way over and the eight of them walked together towards the platform, chatting along the way. It wasn't long before they stopped and were staring at the wall diving platforms 9 and 10. Lily looked at her children and said, "Through that wall is Platform 9 ¾, dears."

Roderick, Tobias, and Eileen all looked skeptically at the wall, not sure whether or not to believe it. They had heard their parents recount their experiences, but it seemed strange to them as seven, going on eight year olds. Lily laughed and suggested Alice and Neville go first. Alice nodded and holding onto Neville's cart with him, the two of them ran towards the wall and to the triplets' surprise, passed right through. Roderick and Eileen couldn't help but look around to see if any of the Muggles had seen, but none had. Tobias on the other hand giggled and started to push on Harry's cart, and the two of them ran forward and also passed through the wall; Frank shook his head with an amused smile and followed after them. Lily looked down at the eldest and youngest of her triplets and took their hands before saying, "There isn't anything to be afraid of. I'll be right here with you, I promise. And think of it this way, you do it now and you won't have to ask questions about how to do it when you go off to Hogwarts for the first time. I remember I was scared like you, but your father helped ease my fears."

"And we'll come out on the other side on the platform?" Roderick asked. When his mother nodded, he nodded and took a deep breath before saying, "I'm ready."

"Me too," Eileen said.

The three of them quickly ran towards the wall and before they knew it, they were standing on Platform 9 ¾. They quickly found Harry and Tobias and Lily helped her son get his belongings boarded onto the Hogwarts Express. It wasn't long before his luggage was on the train and Lily, Roderick, Tobias, and Eileen were taking the time to bid Harry 'goodbye'. Harry smiled at his family and was listening to Tobias list off all that he wanted Harry to teach him when he returned for Christmas when a pair of hands suddenly covered his eyes.

"Guess who," a deep voice said.

Harry smiled and said, "Uncle Luc."

Lucius chuckled and uncovered the boy's eyes before receiving a hug from him, Narcissa also getting a hug from Harry. Harry and Draco hugged as well before moving to talk to Neville. Before they did Draco said 'hello' to Lily and the triplets, laughing softly as Eileen's face turned pink as she looked up at him and hid behind her mother. The adults spoke for a while, Narcissa, Lily, and Alice all getting a bit emotional about their children going off to Hogwarts. However Alice gave them some happy news when she told them that she was two months pregnant and that she wasn't sure who was more excited about it, her, Frank, or Neville; she figured probably Neville as he would be a big brother.

The whistle of the Hogwarts Express blew loudly, alerting all those who weren't on the train yet to hurry and get on before they were left. Harry, Draco, and Neville all gave their parents goodbye hugs before boarding the train and finding a compartment to themselves. They all looked out the window and waved 'goodbye' as they train began to pull out of the station, taking them to on their new journey in their lives.

Lily watched as the giant red locomotive carried her son and his friends away, a smile on her face. This was the start of a new chapter for Harry and she couldn't wait to know all about it. It was a time for new beginnings for her son, and in three to four years time, it would be that way for her other three children. And through it all, she and Severus would be there to watch them grow and be there for them whenever they were needed. Smiling down at the triplets she said, "Let's go home."

The four of them walked away from the platform to head back to Prince Manor with smiles on their faces. Everything was just perfect and Lily believed that nothing could ruin it. However, she would ponder that thought again in four years time.

Author's Note: Thank you all so much for tuning in with Coming Back to You! It has been a long journey writing this story, but I'm very happy with it and glad that you all enjoyed it so much. I must say that this is my best work I've ever done, though I may just be biased. There will be a sequel to CBtY, and I hope you all will tune in for it when it is ready to be published. Again, thank you all so much! XOXO, SehunsBae37.