The funeral was small; a friend's only affair. Severus rubbed his red-rimmed eyes and set the paper he was reading down. He was so tired. Poppy had worked on Harry for three hours. His body had finally quit on him even though his memory had come back.
Taking a quick look around he decided to leave. No one would miss him but he needed to get back. He still had so much that needed to be done and he couldn't waste that time sitting there. He left the funeral and Apparated back to Hogwarts.
"He's been there all day Headmaster. Surely he should go back down to his rooms and try to get some proper sleep." Poppy was standing at the edge of the bed Severus had his head on. It was Harry's bed.
"No, leave him Poppy. He needs this. I think the funeral made him think of it too much," the Headmaster said.
Poppy nodded sadly and closed the curtain surrounding the bed giving her surrogate son some privacy.
"Severus." Green eyes were focused on the head by his side. He reached over and shook the sleeping figure. "Severus."
Severus' head shot up. "Harry!" He jumped onto the bed rather uncharacteristically and wrapped the younger boy in a tight hug. Poppy had worked on Harry for three hours. She revived him after a half an hour. The rest of the time she spent feeding him potions to help repair the damage done. He had been in a coma for the last week.
"I'm so sorry Severus. I am so sorry for everything I said. It wasn't me; please believe that I didn't mean any of it. I could never hurt you."
"Ssh, I know."
"I love you and Neve. Oh, God, I'm so sorry about Neve. I do want her. I love her I swear I love her." The Gryffindor was hysterical as he sobbed in his lover's arms. "I didn't mean it. I love you."
"I know Harry, I know. I love you too." Severus had no shame as he let his own tears fall down his cheeks.
"She's so beautiful," It was the first time Harry had seen his daughter as himself. His heart felt as if it would explode from the love and pride he felt for the child. He stroked her cheek lightly and smiled. The past few days had been full of recovering from the muscle damage and trying to get his weight back up. He also had to deal with the death of Sirius who had been killed when he was seen in Diagon Alley.
Severus' arms wrapped around Harry's narrow waist hugging him to his chest. "I named her Neve because of what you told me. Do you remember?"
Harry nodded. "I told you she looked like Snow White. Is that what Neve means – Snow?"
"Yes. Do you like it?"
"It's beautiful. I couldn't have picked anything better."
"I know."
Harry turned and swatted Severus in the arm before hugging him. "I'm so glad to be back."
"The feeling is mutual. You were unbelievably stubborn when you were Taylor."
"More then I am now?"
Severus rolled his eyes dramatically "I wanted to put you under the Imperious curse on several occasions."
Harry laughed and pressed his face against the older mans chest. "Severus… do you still want to get bonded?"
Severus pulled the small body away from his chest and looked at Harry unbelievingly. "I asked you did I not?"
"Well, yes but you asked Taylor." Harry lowered his eyes.
"But it was meant for you. I intended it for you. Would you like me to ask you again? As Harry?"
Harry smiled and shook his head. "No. I just wanted to make sure."
The two made their way to the bedroom hand in hand. Neve was not the only one in need of a nap.
Boy Who Lived bonds with Ex-Death Eater
By Rita Skeeter
Our favorite hero bonded with his long time lover Severus Snape yesterday evening at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Friends and family, including their one-year-old daughter Neve Elizabet Snape, gathered as the couple exchanged vows and rings. The ceremony was followed by a small reception where Harry Potter-Snape announced that he was again with child! The celebration ended with happy news and smiling faces.
This reporter would like to wish the two and their family good luck and a long a prosperous life.
::Fin::
A/N: So who wanted to kill me when they started reading this chapter? Lol, yeah, I know. My beta said that she didnt think I would kill Harry. She was right, but I just had to try and trick her. Anyhow. Thanks again for reading my story and I hope you will read more when I can post more.
Thanks again,
Lauren