Chapter 7: Dear God

The next few weeks were very busy for both Severus and Vanya.

Vanya had been appointed to help Rebuild the sections of the school that had been damaged during the war, it was a very tiring task that had left her very little time to spend with Severus, Harry or even get her lesson plans done for the upcoming year of school.

Severus had been busy with keeping up with the Multitude of potions that Poppy needed for those who were Severely injured during the battle.

One night after finishing the next batch to go to the hospital wing Severus sat on his couch and thought about the night He and Vanya had talked in this very spot. A small smile crept onto his face. He Quickly moved around the room and gathered up a parchment and quill and wrote out a note to Vanya.

Dearest Evey,

I am sitting here in my rooms thinking it is entirely too quiet, How would you suggest one fixes this? I also must send my apologies that I have not had a chance to take you up on your offer for a drink at the 3 broomsticks, I have been very busy with the potions that poppy needs for the hospital wing. I hope you can forgive me for that.

Always,

Severus.

He finished the note and called for his House Elf Shess " Make sure this Gets to Miss Vanya Evens Shess" the house nodded and disappeared with a pop.

An hour later found Severus Sitting at his Desk working on his lesson plans for the upcoming school year . Shess popped in next to Severus and held out a Tray which held a note and a muggle CD on it. Severus took the objects and nodded to Shess. After putting down his Quill Severus Opened the note from Vanya and smiled at his friends Star Boarded Parchment.

Dearest Severus,

I hope this note has not found you too late. I accept you appology as to not being able to join me for a drink things are very hectic for everyone right now. as for it being too quiet, I hope you still have the muggle CD player i got you all those years ago because with this note i have also sent a Cd of Mixed Songs that i have been listening to as of recently, I Do hope you find a song on there that you like they are all slow songs but I find them very relaxing and hope they hold the same comfort you my dear friend.

Forever,

Evey.

Severus smile and looked at the CD as he pulled out the played Vanya had given him so many years ago and placed the CD in the tray enchanting it to play on its own. Pushing the play button Severus took his glass of Fire Whiskey and moved to sit on the couch as a voice filled the room to a slow soft melody.

"A lonely road, crossed another cold state line Miles away from those I love, purpose hard to find While I recall all the words you spoke to me Can't help but wish that I was there Back where I'd love to be, oh yeah

Dear God, the only thing I ask of you Is to hold her when I'm not around, when I'm much too far away We all need that person who can be true to you But I left her when I found her and now I wish I'd stayed Cause I'm lonely and I'm tired, I'm missing you again oh no Once again"

Severus's thoughts instantly went to Vanya, and he smiled to himself. She had Changed so much yet not at all, she was still very in your face when she had something to say. but she was always honest and straight forward. but she was always caring and loving. He had missed her and the unexplainable comfort she brought him.

She always had a song for everything, even now. then the song continued on.

"There's nothing here for me on this barren road There's no one here while the city sleeps And all the shops are closed Can't help but think of the times I've had with you Pictures and some memories will have to help me through, oh yeah

Dear God, the only thing I ask of you Is to hold her when I'm not around, when I'm much too far away We all need that person who can be true to you But I left her when I found her and now I wish I'd stayed Cause I'm lonely and I'm tired, I'm missing you again oh no Once again"

Severus Stood up while the song was playing and took his old Photo Album off the self then returned to his seat.

He Opened the cover slowly and looked at the picture of he and his mother holding his Hogwarts letter. He smiled and flipped to the next page, there he was with Vanya standing next to him smiling atthe camera and waving cheerfully before standing on her tiptoes and kissing his cheek before dancing off.

"Some search, never finding a way Before long, they waste away I found you, something told me to stay I gave in, to selfish ways And how I miss someone to hold When hope begins to fade"

Severus Turned the page and saw a picture of Vanya and Himself Dressed for the Valentines Ballin their 6th year, she had on a lovely Green dress with Silver beading and her hair up with curls coming down around her face. Severus was dressed in Black dress robes and a Green tie to match her Dress. Vanya Stood there on his arm looking up at him smile and He looking down at her smiling as well. and then it dawned on him, the feelings from all those years ago. But he could not just tell her these yet he had to make sure for himself. Could be Possibly be in Love with his Best Friend?

"A lonely road, crossed another cold state line Miles away from those I love, purpose hard to find.

Dear God, the only thing I ask of you Is to hold her when I'm not around, when I'm much too far away We all need that person who can be true to you But I left her when I found her and now I wish I'd stayed Cause I'm lonely and I'm tired, I'm missing you again oh no Once again"

The Song ended and Severus grabbed another Piece of Parchment and his Quill and jotted a note to her quickly.

Evey,

I am finding the CD very much to my liking i was wondering if maybe you had a few minutes to spare i could maybe come talk to you? there is something i would like to show you and something i would like to ask you.

Always,

Severus

He handed the Note to Shess and told him whom to take it too. with in minutes Shess came back with the Reply

I have all the time in the world for you Severus Snape, You know the password for Lorelei.

-Evey.

Severus stood and gathered up his photo album and headed off to Vanya's Room.

Authors Note:

The Song that Severus was Listening to Was Dear God by Avenged Sevenfold, I do not own any rights to the song what so ever.