Chapter 4
Five years had gone since that horrible unforgetful day, every year she snuck out and went to her child's grave. That was the only time she spoke, apart from when her 'master' asked her questions. Which was not very often, he had lost the money now he could hardly feed himself or his children. Sara was bringing the money in for them; it was her body that was being used. She was now eighteen years old, and Harry was starting his school at Hogwarts this coming year.
Lily and James never did tell anyone about their little baby girl, they had more children and they were happy. They had a boy and girl, who they named Jasmine and James, identical twins. As well as another child they called Ivory however, would their past come back to haunt them? That remains to be seen.
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Snape Manor
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"Why am I here mother?" asked Severus.
He had earlier that week been called home, his mother and father wanted to talk to him. He knew what ever it was could not be good; they did not care for Severus as long as he did his duties as a Snape. Which he dutifully done, he was after all spending the money that was the least he could do.
He spent the money on potion ingredients mostly, the money he had made for making and brewing potions was untouched, under a lone vault for Severus Snape. He did not want to touch his money, so he left it there, plus the Snape money was enough for him.
"We have decided you are to marry," said his father getting right to the topic.
"What?" asked Severus spluttering?
"You heard your father, we want you bonded in three months, or else" said his mother, the warning clear in her voice.
"Bonded or married which is it?" asked Severus sarcastically.
"Bonded, you will have an heir Severus, to continue the Snape line, I don't care who it is, just be done with it," said Tobias.
"You know that I do not like women," said Severus.
"Well you will marry, its not always about love, she can go after she has provided you with an heir" said Eileen trying to make it easier on her son.
"And you have given me how long?" asked Severus looking angry.
"Three months" said Tobias matching Severus' angry look.
"Fine" huffed Severus annoyed.
"Good, we wish to see her before you take her home," said Eileen.
"Fine but no way am I marrying," said Severus.
"Fine," said Tobias, they had come to an agreement at last.
"Is that all?" asked Severus wanting out.
"Severus, don't rush off," said Eileen to her son.
"There is nothing more to discuss," said Severus curtly.
"Right I'm off" said Tobias apparating away, Severus knew he was going to the pub.
"Please Severus stay a while, keep your mother company for once" said Eileen.
"Fine" said Severus, slumping in the seat.
"So how is your potions research going? What are you doing?" asked Eileen.
"Looking for a cure for werewolves" said Severus.
"And how far are you with that son?" asked Eileen looking exited.
"Not far, I need to read all I can on them first before I start, of course then think of ingredients that will help," said Severus looking exited himself.
"Just like me when it comes to potions, your father had been so disappointed that you had not taken a liking to Defense just like him," said Eileen looking wistful.
"Yes well I learned anyway" said Severus bitterly, remembering his 'fathers' so called training. However, it had saved his life occasionally so he could not complain.
"Your father may have been hard on you, but you wanted to learn at least even a bit of you must have wanted too" said Eileen.
She had wanted her son to go to the Wizarding School in France, but Tobias had repeatedly told her that he would go to Hogwarts. It was after all meant to be the best school in the world, and going there would get him a better chance of a job. She had not wanted him going to Hogwarts fearing that he would be picked on, but Tobias always got his way, none the less, she was correct, he was picked on by the worst.
"Well anything else mother?" asked Severus.
"No, I'm going shopping now. There is hardly anything in the cupboards," says Eileen.
"Why not send the elves?" asked Severus confused. His mother had always sent the elves when he was younger.
"I have not asked them to do that in a long time, plus three of them have died, there are only a few left" said Eileen smiling sadly. Tobias had never given them permission to mate so they never had babies so he did not get new house elves.
"Oh, well that's news to me, anyway I will get going so you can do your shopping" said Severus using an excuse to get away.
"Oh very well son, good day" said Eileen.
"Bye" said Severus.
He apparated away, into his home before going down to the dungeons, potions always soothed him when he was in a bad mood. Right now he was in a bad mood; he hated his father, now more than ever. He was being told to marry or he was going to loose his name, something he could not afford to happen. All his books were published with Severus Snape; if he were disowned then he would not be Severus Snape. So now, he had no choice but to marry.
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Severus Snape's home
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"Hey Severus, you didn't come what's the matter?" asked Lucius from the dungeons door.
"Hello change of plans, I forgot I had my parents to go too" said Severus.
"What did they want this time?" Lucius asked.
"They are making me bond, I have three months to bond with someone if not then I am being disowned" said Severus pissed off.
"I see, well surely there is a woman who would like to carry your heir," said Lucius thinking about his child.
"No actually there is not," said Severus.
"Why not?" asked Lucius.
"I don't think I like girls that way Lucius," said Severus.
"Neither do I, you know that we have been together enough to prove that, just get a woman to provide you with an heir" said Lucius. Coming up and wrapping his arms around Severus possessively.
Severus did not know that Lucius had been a Death Eater, since he had found a way to cover the Dark Mark. Now with it gone, he had nothing to hide. He had continued as though the defeat of the Dark Lord did not bother him. However, it really did, he himself could hardly believe that a child have defeated the dark lord. He had not tried to kill Harry for what he did to his Lord because he did not want to end up in Azkaban.
Severus only ever saw the nice side of Lucius; he did not know that Lucius had a bad side to him. Lucius had been using the Dark Arts for a long time, and they were addictive. He could only go so long before he had to use them again. Severus liked the Dark arts but had never found them addictive.
Two weeks since he had been told he was having to bond to someone, Lucius had come in with great news that Lucius thought Severus would like. He had locked himself up in the dungeons and when Lucius had came he had shouted through,
"I will be through in a minute, just let me finish this" said Severus finishing his potion.
Lucius waited half an hour on Severus, the whole while getting annoyed at Severus for ignoring him for so long.
"Hey, so what is it?" asked Severus, kissing Lucius before sitting down beside him.
"Well I have a solution to your problems," said Lucius.
"Well? How?" asked Severus waiting for Lucius to continue.
"Well the Damon's are selling a slave off they don't have enough money to keep her she is eighteen years old, she would be prefect to have an heir with. I mean she could clean your home, she is a slave anyway, you could do anything with her" said Lucius suggestively.
Severus frowned he did not like the thought of an eighteen year old in the hands of Adam Damon, he had seen him at a meeting, he had been ruthless. Perhaps he could save two birds in one stone so to speak. Save himself and the girl, as long as he bonded to her and she had his child all would be well. Then he could let her go perhaps, it depended on the catch.
"Sounds cool, what's the problem?" asked Severus.
"Nothing, its cash in hand then she's yours, but they want a hundred galleons for her," said Lucius.
"Fine, how about telling them to schedule a meeting with me, perhaps in the Leaky cauldron or some place like that, and make it as soon as possible," said Severus.
"Great, well I will inform him now," said Lucius.
"Watch what you are doing Lucius, I don't like Adam Damon much" said Severus worried.
"Neither do I," said Lucius.
"Goodbye Lucius" said Severus kissing Lucius again.
"I will be here later, that ok?" asked Lucius flirting with Severus.
"Sure I'd love that, see you soon ok?" said Severus.
He was then pulled down on Lucius' knee, they kissed until they had to part for air, rubbing against each other, they came. Cleaning themselves they kissed again before Lucius was away doing his bidding.