A/N: Again my thanks goes out to my beta Lady Lanera and Daughter of Aries. You ladies rock! A smutt and Language warning applies to this chapter. You have been warned. :)


A few hours later, Demetri found herself knocking on Erin's bedroom door. When she received no answer, she opened the door and smiled. Erin was asleep on her bed, dressed in an old set of Severus' school robes. Every Halloween Erin would dress in those robes in the privacy of her room and pretend to trick or treat. Demetri would set out little dishes of candy around the room, along with Erin's dolls and plushies acting as the candy givers. If Severus ever found out, he'd put a stop to it straight away.

Demetri sat on the edge of the bed and tucked a stray curl behind her daughter's ear. It seemed like only yesterday she had brought the one-year-old home. Like Severus, Erin was another victim of the last war. Aurors had found her hidden in a shed behind a home engulfed in flames and took the child to St. Mungo's.

Three days later, after the war, the bodies of her family were found inside the remains of the home where the little girl was found. Hearing about the child from Demetri, Narcissa applied to adopt her, but was refused due to her husband's ties to Voldemort. Narcissa then suggested that Demetri adopt the girl since she lived in France and had no ties to the war or her older brother. After some consideration, Demetri applied and was shocked at getting approved.

Demetri took a few weeks off from work to get to know the girl and fell in love with her almost instantly. Before moving in with Severus, Demetri would have Narcissa mind Erin while she worked, and in return Narcissa taught Erin how to read and write as well as giving Erin lessons in Pureblood education. When Demetri told Narcissa about Severus, her sister-in-law laughed and told her she had a bad habit of taking in unwanted strays. Erin and Severus were her strays, and Merlin forbid anyone who dared to harm them.

Demetri looked down at her daughter as she felt her stir. "I heard you and your father had another row over tomorrow."

Erin sat up, pulling the old school robes around herself. "I don't understand why I have to be punished for his hatred of the holiday. So the Muggles took a Wizard Custom and made it their own. Who cares? If Daddy hate Muggles so much, then why do I go to a Muggle primary school as well as take lessons with Aunt Cissy?"

"Your father doesn't hate Muggles, Erin. He just hates Halloween."

"Why?" Erin asked with a tilt of her head.

Demetri bit her lip, wondering what, if anything, she could tell Erin. "Something bad happened one Halloween when he was young. He feels responsible for it as well."

"You mean what happened to the Potters?" she asked. "I read about it in Modern Magical History, The Rise and Fall of the Dark Arts at Aunt Cissy's. She told me that Daddy knew the Potters from Hogwarts."

"He did know the Potters from Hogwarts, but he knew Lily before their first year. They grew up near each other and became friends when your father told Lily about her being a witch. They remained friends while at Hogwarts." Demetri left out the part where the two had a falling out and the reason for it. "You see, your father lost his best friend on that Halloween night, Erin, and he's hated the holiday ever since. It brings back unhappy memories."

Erin played with the clasp of the robes. "Oh." She sighed before looking up at her mother. "That still doesn't explain why he won't let me go out with my friends or Grandma trick or treating. It's not like he'd be there to help celebrate with me.".

"I know, sweetheart." Demetri brushed her fingers across the Slytherin Crest, thinking. Tomorrow Severus would lock himself away in his lab brewing or sitting in his study and brooding over the past. Demetri would have to stay here to watch over him like she did every year, but that didn't necessarily mean that Erin would have to be here as well. Severus was usually so engrossed in the past that he hardly paid her any mind, so there was a chance he wouldn't realize Erin wasn't in the house as well. Smiling as she made up her mind, Demetri grinned and tugged on the robes to gain Erin's attention. "If your father did let you go tomorrow, what would you dress up as?"

Erin shrugged. "I don't know. Mary is going to be a fairy, and Anna is going as a cat." She looked down at the robes and shrugged. " I would like to go as a Slytherin, since Daddy and Aunt Cissy were both Slytherins. I could even use these robes."

Demetri's smile widened. "A Slytherin is a wonderful idea. What do you say to going to visit Aunt Cissy tomorrow? Maybe Grandma can take you over there, and you can take those robes with you. I'm sure between the two of them that they can sort out the rest of your costume."

Erin's eyes lit up as her mother's words registered. "Really? I can go?" Erin squealed and launched herself at her mother. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Demetri laughed and shushed her daughter as she hugged her back. "Not too loud, Erin. We don't want your father to hear. This has to be our secret. He mustn't find out."

Erin covered her mouth as she began to giggle. "Sorry, Mum." She pulled back and bounced on her knees. "I'm just excited to finally be going!"

"I know, sweetheart, but we have to act normal until I get you to Aunt Cissy's tomorrow. Now, take those off and get ready for bed."

"How am I supposed to go back to sleep when I'm this excited, Mum?"

"I'm sure you will find a way." Demetri smiled as she stood and headed for the door. " Before you go anywhere, though, you will be apologizing to your father for the argument earlier."

Erin sighed and rolled her eyes. "Yes, Mum."

"I mean it. No apology, no trick or treating, little miss." Demeri snorted as Erin pulled a look that was entirely Severus', but was ruined with a giggle. "You need a bit more time with your father before you can pull that off, Erin."

Demetri laughed as she headed to the master bedroom where she hoped she'd find her husband. Entering the room, Demetri frowned when she found it empty. She was about to head to Severus' study when she noticed the light on in the suite bathroom. Silently walking across the room, Demetri slowly opened the door all the way, finally finding her husband soaking in the sunken tub. Even though his eyes were closed, Demetri knew Severus was aware she was there. Sitting on the edge of the tub, Demetri bent to kiss the top of her husband's head. "I'm sorry, love."

"For?" Severus replied without opening his eyes.

"Earlier. I know it was out of line, and I'm sorry."

"And If I do not wish to accept your apology, Miss Malfoy?" Severus drawled.

Demetri sighed and tugged lightly on his raven locks. He always reverted to calling her Malfoy when he was in a mood, but his words lacked their normal bite. "Then I will just have to keep pestering you and apologizing non stop until you accept."

"Is that so? Shall I brew a Pest Repelling Potion to keep you away?" he replied, finally opening his eyes.

"Not even you could brew one strong enough to keep me away." Demetri snorted. "I will use my Malfoy charm to get you to accept if necessary."

Severus raised an eyebrow. "If your charm is anything like your brother's, you can keep it."

Demetri raised an eyebrow in return as she pulled her dress over her head and let it drop to the tiled floor. She stepped out of her knickers before stepping into the tub and straddled his legs as she sat facing him. "Share a few baths with my brother, have you?" she asked playfully as wrapped her arms around his neck.

"The Prefect's bath is large enough to hold the entire Slytherin boys dorm at once," Severus deadpanned. "He was oddly fond of the banana-scented bubbles."

Demetri leaned forward and trailed her lips along his jaw "Well, that explains your revulsion to bananas."

"The face I make while eating one is not revulsion, Miss Malfoy, but one of pure rapture." The corner of Severus' mouth twitched. "The memories of your brother that the mere sight of a banana invoke..." He sighed dramatically.

Demetri nipped at his collarbone playfully. "Can you stop talking about my brother while I'm trying to seduce you? It's creepy."

"Is that what you're doing? I thought that you were apologising?" Severus asked as his arms snaked around his wife's waist.

"I tried apologizing, but my git of a husband won't accept it, so I thought I'd try the next best thing." Demetri grinned as she trailed her hands down Severus' chest. "If I distract said husband with my seductive ways, then maybe he will forget about what I was apologizing for." She grinned as she shifted in his lap closer.

Severus growled and pulled Demetri against him. "Indeed." He lowered his lips to hers, kissing her softly. When Demetri's fingers tangled in his hair, Severus groaned and his kisses became more fervent.

Demetri moaned against Severus' lips as she kissed him back with the same excitement and rolled her hips against his.

Severus broke the kiss and trailed his lips along Demetri's neck to her ear and nipped her earlobe. "I want you, Demetri.

Demetri shuddered as she turned to look at him. "Accept my apology first."

Severus growled and picked her up as he stood up in the tub. "Insufferable woman." He stepped out of the tub and carried her to the bed. "I accept your bloody apology."

Demetri grinned like the Kneazle who got the canary and pulled his head to hers once more. Her fingers found his hair once more as he lay her on the bed, and she lightly ran her nails over his scalp before tugging the raven locks.

Severus purred low in his throat. Demetri knew having his hair pulled turned Severus on more than anything. If the little chit kept that up, he'd forgo all foreplay and shag her through the bed. Nipping her collarbone, Severus grinned against her skin as Demetri moaned and raised her hip of the bed. He continued to nip down her chest, enjoying the noises his wife was making.

"Severus, please…" Demetri moaned as Severus nipped her hipbone. Her nails dragged against his scalp once more, and she was rewarded with another purr from her husband.

"Keep that up, wench, and I will not be held accountable for my actions," Severus growled as he settled between Demetri's thighs.

"That is what I'm aiming for." Demetri grinned wickedly as she tugged on his hair before pulling his head towards hers to kiss him passionately.

Severus returned the kiss as he positioned himself at her entrance. When Demetri tugged his hair a third time, he thrust his hips forward, filling her completely.

Demetri moaned, and her hands tightened on his hair. "Severus…" She rolled her hips upward and was rewarded with a moan from Severus.

Severus began to move his hips, thrusting hard and deep, his wife's moans egging him on. He took one of her legs and placed it on his shoulder, the change in angle making them both moan in unison. Severus froze mid-thrust as a soft knock sounded on the bedroom door followed by his daughter's voice. "Daddy?"

Severus swore and hung his head. "Daddy is busy, Erin." Severus glared at Demetri as she began to laugh.

"But Mummy said I have to apologize for upsetting you and arguing about tomorrow."

"I accept your apology, Erin. Now, please go to bed," he hissed as Demetri nipped his chest.

"Are you okay, Daddy?" Erin's voice rose with concern.

"I am fine, Erin. Now, go to bed before I ground you until you're forty," he growled.

"Okay, okay, I'm going. Good night, Daddy."

Demetri laughed, and Severus glared down at her. "Find that funny, do you?"

"I do." Demetri bit her lip to stop another giggle from bubbling out of her mouth.

"I don't find humor in being interrupted, while I'm trying to fuck my wife through the bed," Severus growled before gripping her ankle. "Now, where were we?"


A/N: So, what did you all think? Let me know in a review? Now on to the next chapter!