Chapter seven
Either Harry or Severus were explaining about their home, what was there, how big the property was but neither mentioned where it was. Apart from Minerva, no one alive knew where the Snape-Potter property was and that's the way they were going to keep it. Harry knew Hermione would suspect Godric's Hollow and that's why Harry never built his home there, which is the first place anyone would think to look. But Harry made sure to mention some stuff he got from his parent's house, he hoped that would make Hermione believe they were in Godric's Hollow.
When the group went back inside, Minerva, Neville and Hermione went to shower. Harry leant Neville some clothes and charmed them to fit and not the clothes everyone normally saw Harry wear, but his real clothes. Hermione had hers in her small beaded bag but Harry told her to throw all his clothes out that she still had on her, Minerva brought a small bag with her. Harry and Severus sat on the sofa while Marisol read one of her books to them and neither of them could stop smiling.
'She is very advanced,' Hermione said as she sat down.
'Yes, she is. Albus believed it's a combination of Harry's power and mine. Harry is four times more powerful than anyone, I also have a lot of power which does pass to Marisol,' Severus smiled down at his daughter.
'What about underage magic, you mentioned that?' Hermione asked staring at the girl.
'I blocked that as well, no one picks up on any magic here, but I also got rid of the trace that was on her. Being who I am and because of the role Severus played, we did not want anyone trying to take it out on Marisol, so we've been training her since she was able to hold a wand.'
'But you would have to take her to Ollivander's to get a wand,' Hermione's brow furrowed.
'No, she has my mother's wand, I let her feel my parents wands and my mother's glowed in her hand, it chose her. We believe since my parents passed on their power to me and Marisol is my daughter the wand sensed my mother magical signature in Marisol. Right now she can do any spell a first year learns. You know how it took you three tries to change your match into a needle?'
'Yes, even if I made it silver by the end of the first class.'
'Marisol did it first try, she's been like that with everything. You're going to be a very powerful witch sweetheart.'
'Like grandma, daddy said she was powerful, liked to hex everyone.'
Harry, Severus and Minerva laughed, 'She liked to hex me, your grandfather and your daddy's godfather because we wouldn't stop fighting.'
'Question and sorry if this is personal, but if you married at sixteen, how long were you two seeing each other before that?'
'Two years, having sex for one even if I was underage, Sev tried everything to stop that, but I can be very persuasive when I want to and I wanted to.'
'Alright, young years that shouldn't hear that.'
'True, I'll keep the "s" word out of conversations. So what did you think of the library Hermione?'
'It's impressive and has some very rare books that I wouldn't mind reading.'
'You've got time. But the shelf on the right is mainly Marisol's books, Minerva can never stop buying her books.'
'She is my goddaughter and I am a teacher, what did you expect?'
'Her godmother and father are teachers even if Sev isn't going to be anymore.'
'Did you always plan to leave if Voldemort died?' Neville asked.
'Yes, I do not like teaching even though what you saw was an act. Teachers have to be dedicated and enjoy teaching, I don't. But Harry and I always planned to have a family if we both survived so I would not have been able to stay at Hogwarts, not with children. I will teach Marisol and our other children when we have them. It was Harry that taught Marisol her letters, then I helped her with reading her first words. I still enjoy brewing potions and I will continue to for Poppy and St Mungo's as there aren't a lot of potions masters around anymore. But I think this little flower needs to go to bed. How about you kiss Aunt Mini?'
'Okay papa,' Marisol hoped off the sofa and hugged Minerva, kissing her cheek, 'Night Aunt Mini.'
'Goodnight Marisol, sleep well.'
'Night,' Marisol waved to Hermione and Neville then she hugged and kissed Harry and Severus before Mrs. Casey took her hand.
'Remember, if you want us sweetheart we're home now.'
'I know daddy, love you, love you papa.'
'We love you to flower,' Severus smiled as his daughter walked up the hall with her nanny.
'So where did you find the nanny?'
'Minerva found her for us,' Harry smiled.
'June is a good friend but also very good with children. But it's been a long day, I'm going to bed. Goodnight everyone,' Minerva nodded then headed upstairs to her room.
'I think that's a good idea, night,' Neville said then headed down the long hall to his room, Hermione following heading to her room.
'She's normally curious, but something was off,' Harry said as he stared up the hall.
'Yes, her smile looked forced; do you think he asked her or it was her own idea?'
'The idea was hers, maybe he suggested something but she came up with a way to be close to us. If she doesn't believe everything then she is going to find herself hurt or worse. I can't believe all this Sev, a little girl, our daughter.'
'She's fine, still connected to you so she's safe.'
'I know but it could still frighten her if something happens. That's what I hate about these visions; I just get a small glimpse instead of how everything plays out and what else could happen. But it never gave me a glimpse of the attack on Marisol at Hogwarts.'
'She's fine and you're stressing, let me give you a massage.'
'Sev, you almost died, I'm fine.'
'I'm fine as well, so move your arse Potter.'
Harry chuckled, 'Alright, but I love your massages so I'm not going to fight you.'
'Good,' Severus took Harry's hand and they headed upstairs. They checked on Marisol and saw Mrs. Casey's door to her room open, so he knew their daughter was safe. They headed into their room, Harry stripped, he laid down, Severus sat over him, poured some oil onto his palms then started massage Harry's shoulders and back, 'You're really tense.'
'Hmmm, yeah, I feel it, but you're hands feel wonderful, not to mention your naked arse sitting on me.'
'Maybe you will get some more, but I have a feeling you won't last.'
'Hmmm,' Harry moaned softly.
Severus smiled as Harry fell asleep. He cleaned his hands, climbed onto the bed then covered them both up, pulling Harry over and into his arms which made Harry's head fall onto Severus' chest, exactly as it had done plenty of times before.
Through the night, Harry bolted upright, Severus woke with a start then stared at Harry who was having another vision. He ran his hands over his tired face and through his hair waiting for Harry to finish.
'Harry, love, what did you see?' Severus asked wearily.
Harry took a couple of deep breaths, 'She has her old coin, letting them know when we'll be out. But they do decide to go after Neville and Minerva, both at Hogwarts.'
'At least we know she is up to something. She probably planned it to tell Kingsley what Ginny said so he could get her here or with Minerva. Being with us she will hear more than she should, or what we allow her to hear.'
'We'll tell Minerva, but I'm not sure Neville could act the part of her friend if he knew the truth. You, Minerva and I have done that for years, Neville hasn't.'
'We'll keep an eye on him and it's not like he's going back to Hogwarts yet, not until Kingsley gets all the evidence he needs. He can't arrest them yet because they haven't done anything wrong; we have to let it play out like you saw or we'll never have a normal life as we will always be wondering when they will attack. If they continue with what they planned, then I'm sure he will have the right people watching, hopefully trying to stop it.'
'I've stopped caring if they get hurt Sev, they want to kill our daughter.'
'I know love, calm down, she's safe and can't be harmed while we are connected to you,' Severus wrapped his arms around Harry and pulled him down until his head was on Severus' chest again, 'Let's sleep so we can keep an eye on her, but I would suggest keeping your cloak with you. If you feel a vision coming on, give me a look, I'll distract her if I can, otherwise I'm sure Minerva will since she has done it before. It would be best if Hermione had no idea that you've had more because it could make her suspicious or wary that you might suspect her.'
'I just don't want her near Marisol Sev. She might be able to do magic, but everything we taught her was harmless. I do not want her power to make her do something she's too young for.'
'She won't, between you, me and Minerva, we'll stop her. Now sleep, we can't let our attention be taken away from Marisol just because we're tired.'
'I've been scared for her so many times, but never like I am now. You're right though, we need sleep,' Harry tilted his head up, kissed Severus then got himself comfortable. He kept trying to clear his mind of his daughter being in danger so he could sleep. Normally Harry had no problem falling asleep; he knew how important being rested was. But right now he was finding impossible and it was all to do with what they might be planning and if he could stop anything happening to his daughter and his husband.
