Title: Paradise
Author: Sesshomarusbabygirl
Rating: M
Warnings: mpreg, m/m slash, what will be perceived as OOCness, could be considered AU, I refuse to believe in the 5th and 6th books. (duh, note the pairing)
Disclaimer: I don't own them, she does; points to JKR; I just like to use them for my own twisted sense of pleasure! XD
Summary: Severus and Sirius reminisce on their personal past together
Author's Notes: I made a mistake last time! Oopsy…Remus' bed is on top, and Lucius is on bottom-kind of minor, but you watch, I'm gonna get like five reviewers who tell me I goofed
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I told ya'll, I get better as I go along! Total emotional chappie, here. I was listening to Staind's Zoë Jane when I wrote most of this.
THE RESTERAUNT SCENE IS UP! Big hug to Seraphangel for writing it for me!
Chapter Four: Getting settledSeverus quietly shut the nursery door behind him, and felt his husband snake an arm around his waist. Turning to face him, he slung his arms around the taller man's neck.
"Now that we've gotten the children to bed, shall we see what other surprises are in store for us, love?" Sirius rested his forehead against his lover's.
"Yes, I think we should. I suppose the lab shall be my study now. I wonder what charms are used in here to keep them out of at least some trouble."
The couple looked around their house, and found mostly just keep out charms. They were on the drawers, the doors, the cabinets, the refrigerator, and even their room, incase of a nightly visit from one of their children while they were, umm…otherwise occupied. There were several very strong ones placed on the door to Severus' lab, and to his cabinets in the lab. The only way they could be opened by the children is when there was a general need for them to be in there.
Almost all of Severus and Sirius' knick-knacks the two of them had collected throughout the years were now placed on top of their various dressers and cabinets. There were a few of the children's things outside of the nursery: Harry and Draco's high chairs were in the kitchen up against the wall, and two of the seats at the table held tiny booster chairs, though they doubted Lucius would need one-he certainly looked tall enough. Sirius' little nagging voice inside his head told him that he might hit his head when he woke up in the morning, but he doubted.
In the den there was a large playpen where Severus' cauldron had once been; it had probably been moved to the lab. Inside were a number of toys, and stacked up against it were several others, probably for Remus and Lucius. It was all laid out on a large rug, decorated with wands, clouds, owls, and swirly designs, which was made of a soft lush material.
They had also discovered that both Harry's and Draco's beds were covered with a silencing charm, should they cry during the night, they would not wake Remus and Lucius. Suddenly, Sirius had a thought.
"The House Elves must have done all this."
Severus turned to look at him. "How do you know that?"
"Do you remember when Dobby, Winky and a few others came to talk to the Headmaster? They must have asked him if they should do up our rooms for the children."
Severus frowned. "Conniving old bastard; didn't even ask us first if we even wanted to be in a dream family whatnot. Rubbish, that's all it is. Ridiculous, we're 'needed', poppycock…" the potions master continued to mutter obscenities.
Sirius chuckled inwardly. He knew that Severus was as delighted with this as he was. Not that he'd ever admit it, mind you. Too many shattered hopes, and bad experiences haunted his lover's past for him to even want for such a miracle as a Dream Family.
Sirius' smile left his face. His heart ached for his mate. No one should have to go through what Severus had. His memories of a darker sky left so many scars on his beloved's heart. He remembered how hard it had been for his Sev to even talk to him; he had always just been a jerk to Severus, why should he trust him?
But Sirius had kept trying. Everyday he had come to Severus, and kept asking for a chance. Very, very gradually, he had given in, and six months to the day he had began asking, they went out on their first date together.
He had taken his Sev to the Quidditch World Cup: Ireland vs. Japan. They'd had a good time; Severus had angrily grumbled the entire time about the idiocy of those who would willingly risk their lives for a little trick of the broom. Though, he had caught him several times cheering and booing along with the other Irish fans in the stadium.
Of course, he'd never ever tell Severus he knew his little secret.
After the game, he'd taken Sev out for dinner. It was a quaint little place on the outskirts of Diagon Alley, called Miss Kneazle's Eatery. He'd eaten there before and found the food to be far above what you'd expect from such a place. Severus had at first questioned his choice in diners, but once he'd stepped inside he'd kept his mouth shut.
(A/N: HERE IT IS! All thanx to seraphangel, my wonderful reviewer!) Despite looking dubious on the outside, once they entered the restaurant's charm became obvious. Miss Kneazle's Eatery was everything it's name didn't say. It was posh, it was elegant, most of all it was beautiful. One would think having the word eatery in the title; the place would be small and overcrowded, with a horribly "cutesy" décor. At least that was what Severus had thought before the entered. Upon entering, he nearly swallowed his tongue. It seemed that Sirius Black was a man of taste. The walls were a crème rose, the windows covered with ivory linen curtains. The wood paneling framing the restaurant done in a mahogany, and the ceiling was high and exposed, so that you could see the ceiling. There were two floors, with a wrought iron banister leading up the stairs and winding its way around the top floor. A humungous fireplace dominated the main floor.
A veela girl had taken their coats, and seated them next to a roaring fire. The meal was pleasant: comfortable conversation and delicious food. They had shared a bottle of wine, and though both of them held their liquor very well, each was feeling just a little light headed. Hmm, wine or the pleasure of the evening?
Sirius had portkeyed them to Severus' small home outside London. It was a three bedroom stone cottage on a hill surrounded by three farms and a graveyard.
So…nice.
Sirius walked Sev up to the front porch and bid him goodnight. Their eyes had lingered a little too long on one another, before Siri turned and began his descent down the stairs.
When he reached the bottom, he heard the clank of shoes behind him, and he turned. Severus hit him square in the chest, and threw his arms around his neck, pressing his lips to Sirius'. Shocked, but delighted, he returned the kiss and slid his arms around the smaller man's waist.
Their first kiss…that one he'd have to put in a pensieve. After that, the couple had hit it off great-except for one incidence… 'NO!' Sirius berated himself for even remembering. He would not visit that house on memory lane. (A/N: yes, I know, its corny, but hey?)
They had been married shortly after the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Severus had wanted to wait until Harry had gotten a little more accustomed to his godfather being with his Potions Teacher, but Sirius thought that the sooner, the better. After all, they were in the middle of a war, and should something happen to either of them, this was one regret they did not want to have.
They were married on the banks of the Black Lake, for the sole purpose of Sirius' humor. The animagus thought it was necessary to be married on a location that held his name. The ceremony was small, and short with only a select few in attendance, since most of the student body had no idea that Sirius Black was in fact gay.
Remus had renewed his license and married them himself; he had married Lily and James at their wedding, and wanted to do the same for Sirius. The werewolf performed the same vows he had at James' wedding, and Sirius had cried throughout the whole ceremony.
Severus, on the other hand, had shifted uncomfortably from the emotions emitting from his mate, not being able to comfort him, and not knowing how. The Marauders were one subject that the couple chose not to approach, considering Severus' unpleasant memories. The times that Sirius would get sad, or angry at fate's course for the quad that had seemed so perfect had happened before, but Severus had just left him alone, not knowing how to help him remember the good times, instead of the bad when all of his experiences had been negative.
For their honeymoon, they had traveled to America for a month. Dumbledore hadn't bothered to find substitutes, just canceled classes for the time, much to the students' delight. Everyone deserved a little celebration, even though they had no idea what they were celebrating.
Their trip had been wonderful. They'd stayed two weeks in Hawaii, one in Florida, one in California, and the last in New York. They'd had a wonderful time, seeing all the sites, going to so many neat places…and spending the nights wrapped in each other, making love till morning.
He and Severus had been sad to leave, but glad to be back home. Of course questions had been asked by the students pertaining to their absence, but they had given no answers. Where they had been was their business alone, and the couple was still nervous as to the students' reactions.
And now here they were, with four young children, and part of a Dream Family. It was more than he'd ever come to hope for.
He turned to his husband, and lifted his chin to meet his eyes.
"My love…let's adjourn for the night." His silky voice promised a night filled with passion, and Severus never looked a gift horse in the mouth.
Wrapping his arms around his love, he carried Severus to the bedroom, his mouth clamped to his husband's, and shut the door tight.
Well, chapter 5 done. A different approach than the other chaps. Less dialog, more explanation. I don't know, I'm rather proud of this one.
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