Title: Forever Yours

Rating: T

Summary: Severus is covered in blue goo from a potion mishap, when he realizes the wards in his rooms are down, fearing the worst he enters with his ward at the ready, nothing is changed except for the basinet, the baby, and the two notes……

Chapter One: The Discovery

"Make sure not to stir the wrong direction, this is very impot…." Severus Snape was tutoring a Ravenclaw in a very difficult potion. Over the years Snape became less patient even with student who showed the most promise. The potion exploded in a vibrant blue all around the room.

The Ravenclaw's face was a bright red, "I'm so sorry Professor."

"Out!" He said sternly yet not yelling.

Without a second thought the girl grabbed her blue goo covered school materials and ran for the door.

Snape waved his wand and the classroom returned to its normal immaculate manner. Seeing his clothes were not going to be so simple a clean he headed for his chambers.

When he got to his rooms he noticed something was wrong. His typical wards were disarmed. Someone was or at least had been in his room.

Severus Pulled out his wand and opened the door. Nothing looked out of place except for a basinet which was in the middle of the room.

Not letting this interfere with his cautiousness he kept his wand ready as he got closer.

In the basinet was a was a baby girl sleeping. There was also two notes. One in the very recognizable script of Albus Dumbledore, the other was vaguely familiar.

My Dear Boy,

Congratulations, what a wonderful surprise

Albus Dumbledore,

P.S. I am the one who disarmed the wards you may drop your guard.

The second was fair bit longer.

Dear Severus,

I know we ended everything last summer with the knowledge we'd never see each other again. Well thing have because a little more complicated.

I found out I was pregnant the day we broke off our relationship, before you returned to Hogwarts. I wanted to tell you, but I thought it would be easier this way, and if we were to be together that next summer I could have introduced you to your daughter. When I found out I was sick, Oliver tried to contact you, but you were away.

You are finding out about Severn, our daughter because I have died. During my pregnancy the doctors found a growth on my heart, the doctors told me I might not make it through the pregnancy, I did and I may live long enough to tell you this in person. But I know I will not live much longer.

I hope you are willing to give her a wonderful childhood, even better than any I could possibly hope for her.

This is my dying wish.

Even though we ended our relationship after only a few months, I love you, and I thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a mother even if it is for such a short amount of time.

Yours Forever,

Belle

Severus was in disbelief as he re-read the letter. He was a father to a motherless child.

The child was sleeping peacefully, but he knew she would not remain that way.

Severus picked up the sleeping baby and carried her to the Headmaster's office.

"Albus, what is the meaning of leaving an infant unattended in my chambers." Severus was less than happy.

"She was only unattended when you walked in the door. Until that moment there was at least two house elves with her.

"How can I possibly care for a child and perform my teaching obligations? This has to be a mistake."

Albus smiled, "You know there is no mistake, and honestly I am amazed I did not know you were involved with anyone during the past summer."

"I prefer to keep my personal life, just that, personal." Severus sneered as the child stirred. "What do I do when she wakes?"

Albus smile widened, "Molly Weasley is on her way out to help you with the basics. And by the time you reached your quarters, you will find the house elves have supplied you with all your needs."

Severus didn't say another word just turned and stormed off to his rooms.

Severus was thankful that it was reaching curfew and no students were wondering the halls.

In his rooms there was a new room with a crib and everything the child was going to need (clothes, toys, bottles, diapers, etc.).

Severus sat in the rocking chair which had been placed in the room and cried.