Everyday after Mrs. Snape's visit, Severus would stop by to talk and help me with my garden. He would talk about his classes and what he learned that day. It was a nice change from working alone in the garden. Now I know how much Mother enjoyed my company when she was tending to her own gardens.

Every evening, before Severus went home I would present him with some money for the help and every time he would refuse. Annnnd every time he refused, I would spell the money into his school bag. He would never say anything the next day, but he would keep one eye on me and one eye on his school bag. Today was one of those days.

I smirked as I was once again trimming my rose bushes. Severus was working on watering the flowers. He had just refilled the watering can when he slipped and the watering can went flying into the air. Water spilled out but never hit the ground. I smiled knowing Severus had used accidental magic. My boy stared at the water for a moment, before his eyes widened in fear. The water began to fall again. Severus braced for impact, but the cold wave of water never hit. I had stopped the water in time and sent it back into the uprighted watering can. I crouched down next to Severus.

"Severus, are you alright? Are you hurt?"

Severus would not look at me. His hair covered his eyes. I wanted to reach out to him, but I understood what was happening.

"I'm sorry, Sir. I…I have to go. I'm sorry. I'm sorry."

Severus scrambled up and ran out the front gate and down to his house. I frowned. This was probably his first accidental magic since his father "died". He most likely thinks I would not like him anymore. I gave a deep sigh. I had I feeling I won't be seeing him now. Crestfallen, I started to clean up the tools and head inside when I noticed something under the rose bushes.

I smiled as I bent down and picked up Severus' school bag. I held the bag close to my person. He forgot it in his fright. Knowing Mrs. Snape will be home now, I made my way to their house. As I reached the door, I overheard Severus' sobs and his mother trying to comfort him.

"I used magic, Mother! I didn't mean to! I tripped while carrying the watering can and…and there was water about to fall on me and I stopped it! But…but I didn't mean to! I'm sorry, Mother, I'm sorry! I stopped the magic once I realized what I did! He'll think I am a freak! Just like father! I'm sorry!"

"Hush, child. I'm sorry Severus. I know you liked visiting Mister Odinson. I…Severus how are you not drenched in water?"

Suddenly there was a pause in Severus' sobbing. That's when I decided to make my presence known. I gave the door a light knock and waited. Mrs. Snape answered the door.

"I'm sorry to bother you this evening, Mrs. Snape, but Severus left in quite a hurry and had forgotten his bag under the rose bushes."

I handed her the bag. Mrs. Snape was about to say something before Severus peeked around the door. His eyes were red and puffy.

"Are you alright, child?"

"The water… I didn't get wet."

I smiled and nodded.

"The money… you never go near my bag."

I nodded again.

Severus' eyes widened a little in disbelief.

"Hold out your hand, Severus."

Severus slowly held out his hand, palm up. I held out a closed fist and turned it palm up. I opened my hand to show the money I give Severus every day he visits. Slowly the money floated off of my hand and floated into Severus' hand. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Mrs. Snape gasp.

"Those are for you, Severus."

Severus' eyes grew wider as fresh tears began to spill from his eyes.

"Why are you crying, child?"

Severus shook his head trying to shake the tears away, when suddenly something amazing happened. In a blink of a eye, Severus had run into my arms. He cried as he repeated his gratitude.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

I looked to Mrs. Snape in slight shock. She was smiling as tears also fell from her eyes. I looked down at my boy and held him tight. I was holding my pup. I was finally holding my Fenrir. I smiled and gave the boy encouraging words.

"Hush, now. No need to cry. It was accidental. It happens at your age. You actually did very well. You were able to stop all of the water from falling. That is a great feat to pull off at your age."

Soon Severus' sobs became light hiccups. Sadly I had to release my boy, but my smile never faulted because my son gave me the happiest look I have ever seen on his face.

"Good Night, Severus. Mrs. Snape."

I began walking down their front steps, "I will see you tomorrow, Severus?"

He nodded vigorously.

"Yes, Sir!"

"Good."