VINDICANS VINDICABO
DISCLAIMER: THIS WONDERFUL WORLD OF HARRY POTTER BELONGS TO J.K ROWLING AND NOT ME. I AM JUST PLAYING IN IT.
A/N: Hey guys! This plot has been roaming in my mind for a while now and I decided to give it a try! So basically its a Severitus with a little twist. There will be an OC in this story who will be a bit important in the future. But don't worry, the main focus will be on the Snapes. And of course, Lily is alive in this fanfic and married to Severus.
One last thing, I do not like flames, well who does? *awkward grin* But constructive criticism is always welcome! If you have any questions about the story, feel free to PM me and I will try my best to answer them.
Now, onto the story!
CHAPTER 1: Prelude
Lily Snape watched with tears as her husband Severus Snape and her former headmaster Albus Dumbledore talked about their war strategy. She was brought out of her stupor by a squeal made by the small figure in her arms. She smiled sadly as the baby cooed and called for his father.
"Shhh Harry, he is talking." She said and held his small fist in her's which he was pointing at Severus. The war and Severus' involvement in it, had destroyed their small happy family.
If only Severus wasn't a spy...
She wiped at her tears.
'It does no good to think over the 'what if's', Lily. Get a grip, woman!' She scolded herself.
Suddenly the floo roared to life and James Potter stumbled out. He caught himself on the mantle before straightening up. Albus beckoned him to sit beside Severus. James smiled at Lily and waved at Harry before taking a seat and greeting Severus with a nod.
Lily sighed as she watched them talk. She was excluded out of the group a long time ago.
But she didn't care.
She was glad she didn't have to listen to them talk about Voldemort's next move and all that.
She spared the men one last glance before going into the kitchen to make some tea. Muggle work always helped her calm down. She put Harry in his high chair with his favourite rattle and his plushy and set about her work. She was almost finished when she felt strong arms grab her from behind and she was pulled against a broad chest.
She smiled.
She knew his touch.
She leaned back and closed her eyes, enjoying the warmth of his body and the comfort radiating off him.
"This is a mess Lily." Severus whispered in his wife's ear.
Lily turned around and put her hands around his neck.
"I know Sev. But we have to stay strong don't we?"
"Yes, we do Lils. Yes we do." He said and pulled her in a tight hug. He could feel his white shirt getting drenched with Lily's tears as he slowly rocked her on his heels and whispered soft words in her ear.
"It's going to be alright. Everything is going to be okay. Shhh." He soothed her.
Finally, she pulled away and he caught her in a passionate kiss. They broke up and Lily looked at him in the eye.
"Promise me you will stay safe and out of that Voldy bastard's bad books." She said.
"I promise I will stay safe. I love you Lily." He kissed her again before moving away and walking towards his son.
He picked up the fussy toddler and held him tightly. He sighed as he breathed in his son's soft silky hair which were very much like his own. They smelled faintly of baby shampoo. He smiled to himself as he remembered how he had struggled to get it out of Harry's hair this morning.
Harry knew from his parents' behavior, that something was wrong and instantly clutched his father around the neck. He babbled something in his baby language and looked at Severus.
"I love you too Harry." He kissed him on his forehead before carrying him out in the living room.
James was still there, observing one of Severus' awards that he had won in Potions.
"Don't touch them." Severus warned and gave him a mock-scowl.
"I won't break anything." James defended himself but moved away from the shelf. "Hey Harry boy!" He gushed at Harry and took him from Severus' arms to throw him in the air and catching him again.
Harry giggled and squealed loudly. Severus rolled his eyes at them before addressing Albus.
"How much time until they have to leave?" He asked.
"Don't worry about that." Albus waved him off. "I think you should clarify everything to Lily."
Severus looked at Lily who was sitting on the couch with her head in her hands, and nodded. He slowly walked towards her and sat down with an arm around her.
"Lily, I know it's hard. It's going to be tough on everybody in the start. But we will get used to it, eventually." He tried to tell her but she shook her head vigorously.
"No Sev. I will never get used to you not being around. I will always miss the Severus who would complain in the morning about the ridiculousness of Daily Prophet. I will always miss the Severus who would smile and laugh with his son while playing some stupid game. I will always miss the Severus who would come up to me from time to time to hug and kiss me. I will always miss the Severus who would clutch me tightly at night before sleeping so that the nightmares won't scare me. I will always miss you Severus. And I won't say that my life is incomplete without you or any other ridiculous stuff. Because you are my life Severus Snape. If you are not there, I don't know how-" she broke down and he pulled her close. He let her cry her heart out as he ran his fingers through her hair and rubbed her back.
"I know Lils. Even I will miss you more than anything. But honey, desperate situations call for desperate measures. Living with James won't be that bad. He is a good bloke. He will take care of you and Harry. And if he doesn't, he has me to answer to. But he cares for you Lily. He won't let anything happen to you or Harry. We made him Harry's godfather for a reason. And I will visit you from time to time. Or sometimes even you can come here, if Albus agrees to put some strong wards. This war will be over and done in no time, flower. You know that we cannot afford the Dark Lord to know that my son is the one who is going to defeat him. I have to gain his trust for us to win the war. It's going to be alright in the end. And after it's over, we all will be a happy family, just like you always wanted."
Lily had stopped crying by now and was just sitting there with her head on his chest, staring blankly at Harry and James who were dancing or doing something that people would call imbecility.
But Harry looked happy.
Sure, he threw some unsure looks at his parents, but he looked happy. And that's all Lily wanted. She wanted her son to be happy.
"Okay." She said softly.
"Come again?" Severus asked.
"Okay Severus, I agree to live with James for Harry's safety. I agree to leave my husband and go and live with my friend but, on some terms."
"Of course. What terms?" Severus asked curiously.
"That you visit us every weekend." She said and snuggled up in his embrace.
Severus smiled lovingly.
"Of course Lily. I will visit every weekend, unless, I am unable to do so. You must understand my duties Lily."
"This is a very dangerous game you play, Severus. Of course I understand your duties. Visit us whenever you can?" She asked hopefully.
"Whenever I can." Severus said affirmatively.
The duo sat there for some time looking at their son and smiling when he laughed.
"Severus, Lily, I think we should leave as soon as possible." Albus intervened.
Lily nodded and stood up, Severus not leaving her side even for a second. James stood up too with Harry in his arms and walked over to them.
He handed Harry to Lily and smiled at her.
"James." Severus called him as he moved a bit farther away from Lily and Harry. James curiously followed.
"James-"
"I know, she is your wife and he is your son, I won't take any advantage Severus. You know that. I love Lily as a friend and Harry is my Godson. You have nothing to worry about buddy." James said and bumped Severus' shoulder with his fist.
"I am glad that you cleared that up. Although I was going to talk to you about their safety." Severus said.
James gave him an odd look.
"James, you know the fidelius charm has been put on your house. Who is the secret keeper?" He asked.
"Peter."
"What? That rat? He'll rat you out! What happened to Sirius? I can't believe I am saying this but, he is a better person." Severus said exasperatedly.
"Severus, everyone knows that Sirius was and is my best friend, the first person who will come to Voldemort's mind about the secret keeper will be Sirius. That's why we chose Peter." James explained.
"Albus agreed?"
"Of course he did."
"I still think Sirius should have been made the secret keeper. But what's done is done." Severus slightly shook his head.
They stood in silence for a moment.
"James, they are my whole world. Keep them safe. I will forever be grateful of your contribution in keeping my family-"
"Hush it Snape. I am your friend. That's what friends are for. We help each other. And as it, this is very less compared to all the stuff I did to you during the school." James said.
"It was school James. That's my past. I forgave you for all of it when I made you my son's godfather." Severus explained.
James smiled and nodded.
"Don't worry Sev, I'll protect them with my life." James promised with sincerity.
Then, Severus did something that would have even made the hell freeze over.
He pulled James in a hug.
"Take care of them. And yourself too." Severus whispered.
"I will. You take care of yourself. You are a dangerous asset to this war Sev." James whispered back.
"Oh and yes. Do not ever call me Sev." Severus said lightly.
James chucked as they pulled away.
"Alright, we are packed." Lily's voice floated to their ears.
"Goodbye, Sweetheart." Severus kissed his wife for one last time.
"And you, my little tyke. Don't trouble your mother, trouble James all you like." He smirked at James who just glared. "I will always love you Harold Elliot Severus Snape. Never forget that."
With a last goodbye, Lily and Harry left with James for Godric's Hollow.
The last thing Severus heard before the trio was engulfed in the green flames was the cry of his son.
"DADA!"
A/N: So this was just a prelude kinda thing to give you all an idea of what happened 14 years ago. Please tell me what you think of it! I will upload the next chapter as soon as I can!
Thank you!