Disclaimer: I don't own Severus Snape, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall or the Hogwarts school. They belong to the one and only J.K. Rowling. I only play with them and form my own little worlds...

The light above her bed was buzzing, as it flickered. It was giving her a head ache. Or at least, she thought that was why she had a head ache. Sitting up, she looked around the small hospital room. Touching her aching head, she was surprised at finding it wrapped in gauze. She flinched in pain before looking at her hand. It was wrapped up as well.

What had happened?

"Good morning my dear." The door to her room opened and a doctor followed in by a nurse came in. She looked at them wide eyes. The doctor, a young looking man with a too cheerful smile stopped at her bed. "I am Dr. Eric Stanford and I have been your doctor for the last two weeks that you have been with us. Can you remember why you are here?"

She swallowed, as the nurse picked up her wrist and was checking her pulse.

"Professor Snape? I asked can you remember your accident?"

"Professor Snape? I was in an accident?" she said slowly, confused, looking to him. He nodded.

"Yes. You were in a potion explosion. Your husband brought you in."

"Husband?" she frowned. He nodded, reading his chart.

"Yes. Professor Severus Snape brought you in when Madam Poppy Pomfrey was unable to waken you. You have been in coma."

"Husband?" she whispered before shaking her head. "No. I'm not married."

Dr. Stanford frowned, checking his chart again.

"Professor Snape, what is the last thing you can remember?"

She frowned, watching the nurse check her wrist. She closed her eyes, thinking.

"My name is Elizabeth Season. Last thing I remember, I was getting ready to begin my new teaching job at Hogwarts."

Dr. Stanford frowned.

"Professor Snape, you have been a professor at Hogwarts for ten years now and you married Severus Snape during your first year teaching."

"How is she doctor?" asked Severus, turning to the young man who had just left his wife's room. The doctor smiled.

"She's a awake."

"Thank heavens." muttered Severus, moving to go see her but the doctor stopped him. He forced all emotion from his face, seeing the small frown on the doctors. "What's wrong?"

"It appears Professor, that your wife is suffering some memory loss. It is common with the head injuries and the coma she has been under. She can't remember the last ten years of her life."

Severus let this sink in before he responded.

"She doesn't remember me, does she."

"I am sorry sir. She is in excellent condition otherwise. Her memory should return fully in time, but for now I suggest you move slowly forward with her. She should be ready for discharge by tomorrow afternoon. It can be traumatic for her since she doesn't remember knowing you, let alone being your wife. Again I am sorry."

The doctor patted his shoulder before leaving. Severus just stood there, staring at the door to his wife's room. He had been waiting day and night for her to wake up. Now that she was finally awake, she won't know who he was. He ran a hand through his hair. What will she think? It's not like I am the kindest looking person, will she even be comfortable around me?

Severus stepped inside his wife's room and watched the nurse chat kindly with her. She looked better, the color was back in her face and her hair had been combed. The nurse smiled at him.

"Hello professor. Look who woke up?"

Elizabeth turned her head and her eyes widened at seeing him. He was dressed in his usual black teaching robes, his hair was loose and long. He knew he looked sickly, for he hadn't been eating or sleeping properly since the accident.

He slowly approached the bed and his wife. Her eyes showed no recognition.

"Elizabeth, won't you say hello to Severus? The man's been crazy with worry for you these past two weeks." said the nurse kindly. Elizabeth swallowed before she burst into tears.

"I'm sorry but I don't remember. I don't — I don't know you!" she cried, covering her face with her hands. Severus moved to comfort her but the nurse stopped him.

"Maybe it will be best to leave her alone professor. I will come get you when she's more herself."

He nodded mutely before stepping back into the corridor.

"Severus, I just heard." Albus Dumbledore, closely followed by Minerva McGonagall hurried up to him. Severus turned to his employer and friend. "How is she?"

"The doctor says she's in excellent condition and will be released tomorrow." He replied, toneless.

"Oh, what great news Severus!" smiled Minerva. Albus however noticed Severus's shocked expression and took the younger man's shoulder.

"What's wrong Severus? This is great news and you aren't happy."

Severus blinked at him before responding.

"She doesn't remember me. Not at all."

"She's suffering from amnesia?"

He nodded before walking away. Albus looked at Minerva, a worried expression on his older face.

"Minerva, that boy is barely holding it together as it is. How are we to get Elizabeth to remember who he is? He can't live without her."

"I know Albus." she took his hand in hers before they stepped into Elizabeth's room.

"Albus! Minerva!"

"Elizabeth darling!" Minerva moved to hug her friend, pressing a kiss to her cheek. Minerva had known Elizabeth since she was a young girl, as she had good friends with Elizabeth's mother in school. Albus smiled at the younger woman.

"Elizabeth it is good to see you finally awake."

"Yes, well... the doctor said I was in coma for a while."

"Only a few weeks dear." Minerva touched the woman's hair gently. "We just saw Severus outside."

Elizabeth's face dimmed. "I can't remember him. Dr. Stanford said he was my husband?"

"Yes dear." said Albus. "You were married almost nine years ago. You two are very close."

Elizabeth frowned, shaking her head.

"Why can't I remember? I didn't even recognize him when he came in."

"It'll come in time dear. Did the doctor tell you that you are being discharged tomorrow? The students will be excited to see you."

"The students?"

"Yes. They have all be worried about their favorite Defense teacher. Your apartments are littered with get well cards and the like. I am sure Severus would of gone crazy by that alone if he hadn't been so worried about you here."

Tears filled her eyes.

"Oh Minerva — I feel so horrible."

Minerva wrapped her arms around her, calming her before the nurse said Elizabeth needed to be alone to get some rest. Once in the corridor Minerva turned to her husband.

"When are we going to tell her about Melee and Theodore? They won't understand when she can't recognize them."

"Lets not worry about that now. Right now we need to help Elizabeth remember Severus. They're going to need each other to lean on through all this."

Just a note: This story has nothing to do with Snape and Elizabeth Story. I will admit, I like the name Elizabeth and I suppose in my own way, I married her to Severus and it seems wrong for him to be with anyone else. [sighs] We'll see how long that lasts.

There are 11 chapters total to this story and I hope you continue and enjoy it till the end.

Also, I am VERY much aware that Severus Snape is OOC in this story. I did this because, honestly, we can't say how he would act if he was married and with children of his own, right? I always thought he would be almost obessive in keeping his family safe, while he's tender and gentle with them.

Let me know your thoughts. Reviews are always nice to see! :o)