Set in the 6th book. In this fanfic, Harry has already defeated Voldemort in the Ministry of Magic (in book 5). But there are still deatheaters running around terrorizing people.

Wedding Bell Blues

Narcissa smirked as she gazed down at her wedding dress. She knew that it would all work out. She had wanted the Malfoy name and fortune ever since her third year, and here she was, about to marry Lucius Malfoy himself. Baby Draco lay sleeping in a crib completely oblivious to the storm of people surrounding Narcissa, fussing over this and that. Suddenly the storm cleared causing Narcissa to look up. Lucius' mother stepped into the room wearing an elegant light blue gown and a deep scowl. Narcissa's smirk broke out into a full smile.

"Well hello Deidre, or should I call you mother?" Narcissa relished the glare in the other woman's eyes. "I can't very well call you Mrs. Malfoy. People might think I was talking to myself."

"You know, I find it odd that even though my son has been courting Miss. Alexandria Beneau for two years, you suddenly show up with his baby son."

"Well, obviously your son isn't as loyal as you think. And the healers at St. Mungos proved Draco is his son."

"Yes, quite the scandal it would have been. So of course Lucius just had to marry you. My husband would never stand for an illegitimate heir roaming about."

"Yes, Xavier was clear enough about that. And poor Alexandria, did you hear that she almost had a breakdown when she got the news. Breaking off an engagement by owl, how inconsiderate of Lucius."

"He had no choice. The owl wasn't even from him, his father sent it. Xavier has forbidden Lucius to ever contact Miss. Beneau again."

"Good. Now, I do think it is time for me to make my way down the aisle. Excuse me, mother."

8 months later

Severus Snape had never considered himself a patient man. As he sat in the waiting room of the St. Mungos maternity ward he found himself rubbing his palms together until the heat from the friction made his hands burn. He jumped out of his seat when he heard a scream followed by the sound of an infant crying. Quickly he rushed across the hall just as the door he had been staring at for over an hour burst open. Out came three healers; one of them carried a white bundle in her arms. Severus paused to glance at the bundle then hurried into the room.

There were two more healers fussing over a young woman sprawled out on a bed. At the end of the bed a white folder was visible with the name Alexandria Beneau etched in black ink. The woman looked as if she were about to pass out from exhaustion and her long wavy black hair was soaked in sweat. Severus quietly approached her unnoticed by the healers. Her dark blue eyes gazed up at him and a smile slowly grew on her delicate face. "It's a girl Severus. I have a little girl." She reached up to him and he took her hand.

"Please leave us." Severus said to the healers who finally noticed him. Once they were alone he asked, "What will you call her?"

"Naomi, after my grandmother."

"Are you going to tell Lucius?"

"Do we have to do this again?"

"Lexi this is his daughter. He has a right to know."

"He lost that right when lied to me. He promised he would be with me forever. Then I find out he off and married Narcissa Black and they already have a son!"

"She is his daughter." Severus said softly.

"Severus, I just gave birth for crying out loud. I'm totally drained. I can't deal with this right now."

"What will you do then? Run away and hide like a scared little Gryffindor or be smart like the Ravenclaw you are? This baby has rights. You can make Lucius pay for what he has done to you. And I mean pay."

"You talk about him like he hasn't been you're best friend for seven years." Her voice was becoming strained.

"And if I didn't know any better I'd think you didn't still love him from the way you talk." She looked at him confused. "You're still wearing it." He pointed to the small tear drop shaped emerald pendant that rested on her throat with a delicate white gold chain.

"What makes you think I won't tear it off of me and sell it at first chance?"

"You're right! What a splendid idea. After all when he gave it to you it was a symbol of his undying love. He obviously can't love you. You're just the mistress." She shot up out of the bed and slapped him hard across the face before he even saw her move. Severus fell back and hit the floor with a thud. "Glad to see you still have your spirit about you." He grumbled while picking himself up off the floor.

"You may be the only family I have left in this world but don't think I won't jinx you were you stand!"

"So what will you do?" He asked while sitting down again. "You could come live with me at Spinner's End. Since my parents are gone, I have the whole house to myself."

"No offense, but I can't live with a… you know…" She leaned forward and whispered. "Spy."His face showed that he understood. "I think I'll stay at my parent's old summer place in York. You can't find it unless you have actually been there and the only two living people who have been there are in this room."

"You're right it would be the safest place. But I insist on you letting me be your secret keeper. The power of the charm will protect you, and you know I won't tell, not even under torture."

"I wouldn't think you would be to keen to put that charm on anyone considering what happened to Lily."

"She had the wrong keeper. If it had been me…" A tear fell down his cheek. "But this time it will be me."

"Alright but only under the condition that you become her God-father."

"I accept."

Fast Forward Fifteen Years

Dear Miss. Beneau,

I am writing to inform you of a teaching opportunity at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I am currently without a defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. I specifically recall that you received top marks on your Defense NEWTS. Therefore I see no better person to offer the position to than yourself. Of course your daughter may come with you and attend Hogwarts seeing as how she received her Hogwarts letter at age eleven, but was never enrolled. She will be sorted and put into the fifth year class. Please inform me of your decision as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Albus Dumbledore

Lexi read the letter aloud while her daughter sat at the kitchen table listening. Naomi had grown into an almost perfect replica of her mother with the exception of her eyes and hair length. Lexi's eyes were dark blue and her hair stopped at her shoulder blades. Naomi's eyes were foggy blue and her hair was waist length. Lexi folded the letter and looked at her daughter.

"Are we going?" Naomi spoke excitedly while twirling her hair around her fingers.

"Do you realize what's waiting for us there?"

"Yeah, sure, my birth dad and half brother, who by the way don't know I exist, my God-father who I only get to see two weeks out of the year, and a school full of strangers who are still celebrating the fall of what's-his-name."

"Alright then. I guess we're going."