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11 years later

A hand slowly worked its way up Severus's chest drawing a soft sigh from him as his eyes opened. Above him was the most beautiful sight in his world and he counted his lucky stars for being about to awaken to it everything morning.

Spencer smiled down at him before leaning down to press a kiss to his lips. Working a hand over her bare back Severus pulled her closer until shew as lying on top of him. The younger woman pulled away and gave him a happy smile before standing up.

Black eyes ran over the body before him as she pulled on a shirt. Slowly climbing out of bed Severus wrapped an arm around Spencer's waist his hand coming to rest on the side of her face a smile blooming on her face.

He could hardly believe that this had been apart of his life for almost thirteen years. After their falling out he had been sure he'd lost the woman forever. Yet here he stood with the knowledge she loved him enough to stay even when he knew she should have.

During the war he had to do many things that he'd rather not think about. Nightmares continued to plague him to this day. Spencer stood by him though. Even knowing the horrors he was forced to do to keep his cover she stayed.

It was during one of his darker time that he had tried to push her away. He was cruel to the woman, in more ways than one. All he wanted was for her to see that hew as not worth saving. What he got was a split lip.

Seeing Spencer truly upset was rare occurrence. She was a calm, sweet person that saw the good in everyone. Many saw this as a fault... A weakness. Something Severus was guilty of believing as well. For longer than he liked to admit.

After she smacked him though he quit trying to push her away from him. She was in for the long haul and he was as happy about that as he was terrified. They were working on it together and they'd come a long way.

It was because of this that Spencer currently wore a necklace from him. He wanted her to know that he was there though he was almost always with the Dark Lord during the war. The necklace was the only thing that he could get her.

The necklace was simple. Two snakes intertwined while eating each others tail. It was very Slytherin and at first that worried the man, but whenever asked Spencer would simply smile and play with the charm never actually answering the question.

"Good morning," Severus whispered kissing the side of Spencer's neck.

"Morning," Spencer smiled happily, "Breakfast is ready."

Nodding my head Severus let his hand travel down her arms before coming to a stop at her wrists. Lifting them up he ran a thumb over the scars there. These were the scars that he hated the most though they both had many from the war.

It was a sight that he wasn't going to be able to forget. Spencer and another witch had been pinned on a street. Death Eaters were on either side of them. Spells and curses flew at them causing both witches to dive out of the way.

Spencer ended up diving into a broken glass to save herself. The glass embedded itself in her wrist. She had been able to escape, but the other witch died in the fight. Watching her fight and get hurt, but not being able to do anything broke his heart.

It also showed him how wrong he was. He might want to protect Spencer, but she didn't need it. She was stronger than anyone had thought. Something she had proven time and time again. Something that Severus loved more than anything.

"Come on, Professor," Spencer teased pulling the older man through their house and into the kitchen, "You can't be late."

"There are no classes today," Severus replied sitting at the table.

"But who else will glare at the students from the Professor's table terrifying them before the year even starts?"

Glaring playfully at the woman Severus pilled the food on his plate enjoying the fact that she had once again made his favorite. It was their first day ritual. Just something Spencer liked to do to send Severus off in a good mood.

Breakfast was filled with Spencer telling Severus of the new books that came into her store. Something the woman took great pride in. With a mix of both Muggle and Wizarding books it was her pride and joy and a fairly popular hang out.

It was also a place Severus avoided at all cost. Though the war was over to many people Dumbledore taking Harry had put both Severus and Spencer on edge. They knew that there was something more to come. They couldn't let their guard down.

It wasn't long before their plates were empty and Severus was dressed to go to Hogwarts. The couple stood in front of the fireplace in silence hating what was about to happen, but knowing there was nothing either of them could do about it.

Dumbledore had been kind enough to give Severus a job teaching potions. Though often times it felt as if the older wizard just wanted to keep a close eye on Severus. Neither of them knew why that would be so they both kept quiet on the matter.

"You're going to be late," Spencer spoke a sad smile on her lips.

Instead of saying anything Severus threaded a hand through curly back hair pulling the younger woman to him. Kissing her gently Severus let her warmth soak into him knowing it could be months before he saw her again.

"Go," Spencer pushed him away with a laugh, "Write."

"Of course," Severus nodded in agreement.

"You better. Though it would be funny to see what the students would do if you got a Howler."

"You will never find out, my love. I'll send you an owl when I get there."