Sorry for being late with this update. I did rush through it so if there are any grammar or spelling mistakes then please just ignore them. I was rushing through many works.

(August 18th, 1990) (Snape castle quarters)

(No one's POV)

Adrianna was in high spirits when she and Severus reached their quarters. Shedding the restricting outer robe she quickly went to work on the finishing touches for their impending dinner tonight with the Malfoys. She would not be surprised if they arrived on time but stayed late into the evening. She had little doubt Lucius Malfoy would do his best to come and visit her husband as much as he could now.

Severus returned to his room after leaving Adrianna to do as she wished and wisely kept out of her way. He was sure he would need to meditate before lunch time was upon them. However the need to break something was much more pressing and he went down to his secret passageway to his study. From there he entered the hallways to the Slytherin territory and into the warded private dueling room he had set up. He had no idea if Albus knew of it but it was one of the few things he had ever asked the castle for assistance in. He hoped he would be would continue to be undisturbed while there. As a precaution he called his elves and asked them to help ward the room from all others in the castle except for himself, Adrianna and their elves.

Adrianna meanwhile was going over the menu the elves had created for that night. Although most of it was English fare she still ensured there would be some food for her liking as well. She would not give up her drinks after all. Hot tea was something she most definitely was not used to. Once satisfied everything for their lunch and dinner was under control she went into their garden and began to set up things in their new patio. She had sent word to her mother and aunts to send some items to decorate her small garden area in the castle. They had sent back a monstrous amount in reply. Some of the things, like the lights, she adored. Others she wished she could burn. She had pride in her culture but some things they sent were a little much. She had no inclination of displaying the Mexican flag anywhere in her homes as decoration.

Sorting through the items took until lunch which she enjoyed with Severus who looked much calmer and a tinge of pink. She guessed he burned off some stress. Either way she was glad for it. Once they finished eating and ensuring the outside was fully decorated she left to get ready. She only felt comfortable getting undressed and bathe in her rooms now after Severus and her elves assured her all precautions were taken. Still she ensured her mirror was covered when she was nude in any room. She hated the thought of someone using it to spy on her.

(Time skip)

Severus was dressed in an everyday lounge suit, if you could ever call a full suit that. His main jacket was black but the inner lining was a navy blue that matched his button down shirt. The vest was black to match the jacket as were his pants. His dragon hide boots gleamed from a fresh shinning courtesy of Milo. He looked stiff and stood rigidly at the hall entrance to their rooms. He seemed uncomfortable without more layers.

Adrianna looked much more relaxed and comfortable in her knee length summer dress. It had elbow long sleeves, a high waist and was mostly white with a boat neck. It had a top layer covered in embroidery around the neck line and from the bottom hem upwards towards her hips. It was mostly stitching and beading. She looked like a fresh summer's day. A strong contrast to Severus attire for the night.

The only difference to both of them now was the matching wedding bands they both now wore on full display. Adrianna however had another ring adorning her small left hand. Severus had gone to his Prince family vaults in secret and found an engagement ring for her. It was a large square pure onyx stone encased by silver vines of flowers and leaves with diamonds for petals. In the middle was a medium sized square diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds in a square shape. The band was thick and covered in diamonds as the stems from the flowers extended into the band itself. All in all it looked like a living plant wrapped around her finger.

Severus reached for her hand as soon as she stepped towards him.
"Beautiful as always my dear." He said. He looked her up and down casually as possible.

"Thank you Severus. You look handsome yourself." Adrianna said with a soft smile. "However you do not look comfortable."

"I am used to wearing my robes every day while I am at the castle. It is odd to not have them on." Severus said. While he was being honest he still did not like to reveal what he perceived to be a weakness. He should try harder to not appear uncomfortable.

"Well I think you look quite handsome without them on." Adrianna said with a small smile on her lips. She turned around and walked towards the kitchen to give Severus some space.

Severus took a discrete deep breath as he tried to calm his arousal. He saw a flash of lust in her eyes when she complimented him. He was nowhere near being comfortable enough with any sort of carnal intimacy for the time being. For now he would take things slow but he was still a man dammit. Her tantalizing flashes of skin drove him wild. He longed to have her in his bed.

Severus sat down in one of his wingback chairs in his living room waiting for the alarm on their floo to tell them someone had arrived in their receiving room. He was sitting only for a few minutes before the alarm went off. Adrianna came out of the kitchen and with a small smile and a nod she made her way to the garden where she would wait for him to arrive with the Malfoy family. That way they would all spend time outside where there would be a larger possibility of making idle chit chat with all of the changes Adrianna made to their patio area.

Severus squared his shoulders and walked determinately through his door and was greeted with the sight of the Malfoy family dusting the ashes off their clothes. Lucius looked impeccable as always. He was also slightly overdressed but he was used to that with the blonde. Narcissa looked beautiful in a mid calf length light blue dress with silver beading and gossamer outer robes that flowed down to her ankles. Draco looked like a disgruntled 10 year old who was trying to emulate his father and failing. The entire family gracefully gathered in what he knew to be a practiced formation. He would snicker if he didn't think it useful in maintaining ones image.

"Welcome, we have been looking forward to seeing you all tonight." Severus said in his normal drawl. He relished the looks on the elder Malfoys eyes when he spoke in plural. "Will you please come in? There is someone I want you all to meet." He said as he moved to open the door to them all. He made sure they could feel his wards. It would do little to stop them from casting malicious spells in his quarters but it was a good reminder nonetheless.

"You most definitely have us intrigued Severus." Lucius said as he led his family through the door after a quick handshake to their host.

"I would think so since I am hardly known for my hosting skills." Severus replied sarcastically as he bent to place a light kiss on the back of Narcissas' hand.

"Don't mind him Severus, he hates not knowing everything. You have left him with many questions he has no answers to." Narcissa said as she took back her hand and took out a shrunken gift from her pocket. One quick flick from her wand and it was once more a full sized basket with cheeses, meats and a bottle of wine inside.
"For our cryptic host of the evening." Narcissa said playfully.

Severus thanked her and gave her a small playful smirk. He knew she was trying to wheedle any information she could out of him. This hadn't worked on him in years. He wasn't a shy awkward boy anymore. He wouldn't fall to feminine charms.

"Good evening Uncle Severus." Draco said as he stuck his little chest out and attempted to copy his father's presence. He failed miserably. He stuck out his small hand to be shaken.

"Good Evening Draco." Severus said with a soft expression in his eyes. He hadn't seen his godson as much as he should have over the past two years but he had always ensured to send the appropriate gifts when it was called for. He had however reached out more this past year since he would have the boy in his house soon. He was still disappointed in how he turned out. Hopefully he could make some changes in the boy now that he would be in his domain and away from his father's influence most of the year for the next seven years.

Having the entire family now standing expectantly in his living room had him hiding a smirk. He knew manners dictate he invite them to sit but they didn't know where their night would be hosted. He made a motion for them to follow him and they did so in more curiosity. Lucius was scanning his surrounding and hiding his distaste at the small appearance of the quarters. He inwardly shuddered at the space even though he was sure they were slightly larger than before. He briefly had a look of horror flash on his face as he saw them entering the dining room and kitchen space where elves were working. He was thankful when Severus opened a door that led them to a narrow corridor after passing the basket to one of the elves.

He did not like the mystery one bit and then grew perplexed as he saw a wall of Ivy appear in front of them with small streams of light peeking through their gaps. With a look back and a full smirk on his lips Severus swept one hand across the ivy and made a space for the Malfoys to walk through. Draco let out a childish gasp of awe and then quickly composed himself as he looked towards his father. He had nothing to worry about since Lucius was in awe of the space himself. The stained glass was beautiful and provided the room with plenty of light from what he assumed was the outside. If they were still within the castle then the enchantments were truly impressive. Narcissa was in love with the landscaping and thinking of ways to have one of these rooms installed in the manor.

They had walked into a round area with tall hedges and topiary trees making the 'walls'. The left side held a beautiful covered bench for two people with a flowers hanging down the trellis. It looked like a perfect spot for two lovers. In front of them was a small waterfall leading into a pond with fish swimming in it. There were a few plants inside the pond growing but most of the plants were surrounding the pond in planters. Small benches faced the pond adding to the relaxed atmosphere. It was the perfect relaxation spot. To their right was a large archway made up of the hedges themselves. Severus led them through it once he saw they had recovered their wits.

Tall hedges stopped them from seeing more of the space as they walked the hallway to their destination. The first thing to come into view was a raised wooden platform. It had large comfortable looking white couches with bright blue pillows in different shades and patterns. In the middle was a coffee table with a full tea service waiting. To the right of them was a very large open space with nothing in it. It stuck out of place since it looked to be made for a purpose but there it stood empty. To the left was a wall of hedges with another archway only this one had a wall of ivy and flowers obstructing their view.

The Malfoys were impressed. Narcissa had made a midsummer's day fair at their home a few years ago at their home and created a look similar to this. However this looked to be more natural and had the added bonus of the stained glass casting different colored light around them. Lucius was a little upset at how Severus seemed to outdo him in this instance. While his quarters at the castle and his home at Spinners end were nothing to speak of this was something that Lucius himself did not have. That was not acceptable to the blond aristocrat. Draco was desperately trying to control his emotions as he gazed at the wonderland he was in. If the castle was this impressive in his uncle's rooms then he couldn't wait to explore the rest of the castle. He ached to visit the Slytherin common room but his father had always denied him a visit. He would only enter once he was confirmed as a true snake.

Just as Lucius was about to comment on their surroundings a movement to their left caught his attention. A beautiful woman in a white beaded floral dress walked out from the archway and smiled warmly at them. She walked towards Severus and entwined her left arm in his right. The move looked casual but Lucius and Narcissa knew it was not. Severus Snape did not touch.

However what caught their eyes was the massive ring sitting on her left ring finger. A very large engagement ring with a smaller band accompanying it. It seemed the Malfoys had been rendered speechless. Severus was immensely enjoying himself as he relished the looks on their faces. A small squeeze from his bride had him ending their misery.

"Lucius Narcissa Draco, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Lady Adrianna Snape-Prince, my wife." Severus said. He enjoyed dropping the title on them as well. They had decided to simply say that once they went to the bank to settle their business he found himself eligible to inherit his mother's family fortune. There was no need to say that he had been Lord Prince for years lest nosy headmasters try to take his child's inheritance. This way it would provide a safety net by telling the old fool that his child would inherit it all as his sole heir and had finalized the papers with Adrianna.

Lucius' stiff upbringing had him snapping out of his daze and formally bowing to his hostess and offer his greetings. Narcissa and Draco did the same after him. He was buzzing with so many questions now that he was sure he would implode. One thing was certain, he would verbally trash Severus for this.

Narcissa was already calculating as to how she would get to know this woman in front of her. She was sure she was foreign since she had never seen her in her social circles, Diagon Alley or the ministry. She hoped Severus had not married a mudblood, she still remembered his unfortunate infatuation with that Evans girl.

Draco was surprised to know his uncle had married. They had never been invited to a wedding. How rude. He loved cake.

"It's lovely to meet you all. Severus has told me much about all of you." Adrianna said in a soft voice. She gestured towards the couches. "Why don't we all sit and get to know each other better." She said kindly.

"Thank you Lady Prince." Lucius said as expected.

"Please call me Adrianna. I do not wish to be formal with the family of my husband's godson." She said demurely.

The Malfoys agreed and they dispensed with formal titles except for Draco who as a minor had to be respectful. They all took their seats on the couches and Adrianna played mother as she served everyone. The elves popped in with an array of small finger sandwiches and a tray of fruit. Once everyone was seated and had their tea and food the conversation began to flow between the adults. It was quite obvious to both Severus and Adrianna that the Malfoys were trying to figure out as much as they could about their marriage. As politely as they could without resulting to a full interrogation.

(Time skip) (Draco POV)

It was so boring! He wanted to explore the garden. He knew he should be paying more attention but he just couldn't focus. The entire place was calling to him. The area next to them especially since it would be perfect to fly. He wished he had his broom. He held himself as was proper of someone of his station and drank as was expected. He barely heard a word said as his new aunt talked about herself, conceded much? He thought he saw his father stiffen slightly but brushed it off when he was sure he saw a small light zoom to his left.

When he gave his attention back to his parents he knew he had missed something. His father was smiling slightly more and seemed to be more engrossed in whatever his new aunt was saying. He seemed to be leaning forward more and it appeared to make his mother stiffen up. Perhaps she thought he might fall over? Who knew, he was sure his father wouldn't be so clumsy.

He was about to ask his mother discretely if she was fine when movement in the large space caught his eye. It was elf. At least he thought it was. He was sure he had seen one of those things moving a large hoop over its head and out of his line of sight. He really wanted to go investigate it. Before he could be tempted by his own scattered thoughts he was forced to focus back on the adults as he heard his name being called.

"Draco?" His new aunt said with a smile on her face. He was sure he could feel his parents' disapproval at having been caught not paying attention. He felt heat rush to his face and tried very hard to suppress it.

"Yes ma'am?" He said as he tried to regain his composure. By the look of amusement in his uncles' eyes he could tell he wasn't very successful. The thought of failure burned him.

"I just wanted to know if you would prefer to fly while we continue our conversation. I would hate to be a bad hostess and not provide you with adequate entertainment." She said with an amused look on her face.

Draco was at war with himself. He wanted to jump at the opportunity to fly but knew it would not look good on both him and his parents. The conflict must have been obvious on his face when his aunt simply clicked her fingers and an elf appeared.

"Bring Draco a broom please. Be sure that the play area is sufficiently warded and one of the elves is watching him in case he injures himself." The elf nodded in the affirmative and returned quickly with a broom.

"I am sure you can text out this broom for me Draco. I would hate to have bought one my nephews and nieces would find fault with. If you would like for a mock quidditch pitch just ask the elf watching over you for the hoops or a practice snitch. I am sure you can have much more fun than just sitting here with us." Adrianna said sweetly.

Draco looked to his parents with what he knew was a near begging expression as he was allowed to make in public. His parents relented and he gave his sincere thanks and zoomed over to the large arena. He wanted a break from the adults.

(Lucius POV)

Everyone watched Draco leave with enthusiasm as fast as his little legs would allow him.
Lucius was sighing in exasperation at his son's antics. He knew the boy had no patience for these types of conversations yet but this was a very important talk.

Having a real Vega sitting in front of him was surreal. He had only ever had correspondence with the head of the family and only ever twice been in his presence. He had never dreamed of sitting at Hogwarts with the sole female heiress of the next heir to the family. It was mind boggling. Lucius was for the first time in his recollection playing 'catch up'. He was going to tear into Severus for doing this to him. He could tell by the look in the wizard's eye that he knew exactly what kind of situation he had been dropped in and was enjoying it.

Like his father and his father before him Lucius was getting ready to draw a list of eligible ladies to marry his son off with. Most of those names were of young girls who would be lucky to marry into the Malfoy family. A much smaller, and secretive, list was of those families the Malfoys would be lucky to marry into.

Lucius had to work very hard to keep himself in check. He was enormously upset, Malfoys do not get jealous, of Severus at the moment. He a mere half blood from a disowned daughter had married into a very prestigious family that to his knowledge not even the Black family could sink their claws into. She wasn't even from a branch of the main line or a granddaughter of the youngest child from the ineligible heirs. No, she was the sole female to the next heir in line. She was known very well amongst his circle. Many had made offers for her upon her birth.

The photographs of her had not done her justice. She was much more beautiful in person. He could see it in the way she carried herself that she was a true lady. Back straight, chin lifted, pleasant smile but above all an aura of authority projecting to all those near her. Yes, he truly hated his old friend at the moment.

He would be spending more time at Hogwarts from now on. If he so happen to drop in on his old friend and his new wife then it was a matter of coincidence. Draco would start school soon as well. Yes, he could foresee many more reasons to see the Snapes more. This reminds him.

"Will you both be going by Prince now or will you keep your father's name?" Lucius asked Severus. The intentional barb at his muggle fathers name was not missed, he knew it was petty but he couldn't help himself at the moment.

Severus simply raised an eyebrow minutely and shrugged slightly.
"We will continue to use Snape since I have never changed my name. We will be addressed as Lord and Lady Prince when it is proper and necessary however our child will be a Prince and the future Lord or Lady to the family."

Both he and Narcissa froze at that declaration. NO.

"Child? You're pregnant?" his wife asked with a note he was sure Adrianna wouldn't understand but Severus would. His wife would always be jealous of any woman pregnant or with multiple children. It burned her soul to know she was barely capable of giving him one child when women like Molly Weasley had seven full magical children. He didn't blame his wife for her jealousy, he was disappointed to have married a woman who could barely give him one acceptable heir.

Adrianna smiled sweetly as she cradled her flat belly.
"Yes." She gushed, her youthfulness coming out full force as she spoke with enthusiasm. Now that he thought about it he wasn't sure what her age was but knew it was young. He would look through his files and double check.
"We just recently found out." She said and then blushed prettily.

"How marvelous." His wife said mostly sincerely. "I have always known you would make an excellent father Severus." She said to his friend.

"Yes, because I do so well with children." Severus said with humor and a little too much sarcasm. He was horrified to hear it nonetheless since his wife was next to him.

He would never say or do anything to cause a Vega to be upset with him if he had been lucky enough to marry into the family. He knew their marriage contracts were riddled with clauses for annulment or divorce even though many ended up widowed. He barely treated Narcissa with civility as it was. Her family may be ancient and well respected but they were positively extinct. Once the last named Black died his son would be the most eligible male to carry the name. His grandsons could be Lord Malfoy and Lord Black. That would be a dream come true.

Adrianna's laugh snapped him out of his thoughts. He was both glad and upset that she brushed off the respond. He was really struggling to be happy for Severus.

"I will make my own mind up when the students arrive Severus. I'm sure they aren't all hopeless cases." She teased.

"Draco is only one year away now. I'm sure he won't disappoint you." He said to Severus. An unspoken conversation passing between them as he did. 'If he does then tell me and I will straighten him up.'
"Congratulations on the child and your marriage. I feel like we should have brought a much better gift than the customary hostess present." He said to both.

He meant it. It felt wrong to give an inferior gift even if it was to an enemy. He would lavish Arthur Weasley with a very expensive gift just to snub his face in it in the name of propriety. Those gifts always felt worth the gold he spent.

"Nonsense, we didn't tell you beforehand. There's no need to go through any trouble." Adrianna said dismissively. That will simply not do.

"I insist. Severus has been a part of our family for many years. I think a proper gift is the least we could do to celebrate your union. I would prefer to throw you both a party (Severus and Adrianna both looked uneasy at that) but I know how little Severus cares for such affairs." Lucius said. He would have dearly loved to throw them a party. He knew it would not have been near impossible to agree. The Vega family hosted exclusive family only parties and those that were open to outside guests were heavily secured.

"We will graciously accept any gift you and your family would give us." Severus said diplomatically. "Except one of your albino peacocks. No one should have to suffer one of those." Severus finished off waspishly. He always pocked fun at him about his birds.

"Two then?" He replied in faux seriousness only to have Severus scowl at him in response. A smirk was his only reply.

"Do not worry Adrianna. These two constantly snip at each other." Narcissa said to Adrianna who was watching him and Severus in amusement.

"It's no bother. They are excellent entertainment." Adrianna said impishly.

"I am simply for your amusement?" Severus drawled to his young bride.

Adrianna coyly looked back at him with a mischievous smile.
"Maybe."

Oh how he hated Severus right now.

The sound of Draco whooping caught everyone's attention once more. He was zooming through a series of hoops that had not been there before.

"Don't worry, there are a series of wards around the area to keep him safe. There are plenty of spells on the ground as well should he fall. Lastly there is an elf watching him just in case anything happens." Adrianna said as she saw the look of fear flash in Narcisssa's eyes.

"Thank you for setting up a play area for him." Narcissa said. "He would have sat with us just fine but, well young boys prefer to be anywhere but with their parents."

Adrianna laughed.
"It's no bother. I do the same for my nieces, nephews and cousins. I have a small play area in my backyard in my home in Mexico. So much easier to just put them all in one space outside than to have to find them in different rooms inside."

"Draco and his friends do the same at our home. Usually we will find the boys outside playing quidditch while the girls all gather in one room and mingle." Narcissa said wistfully. "Sadly now most of those children will be going to school by this time next fall."

"I wish I could send them all back to their homes." Severus said as he cut in.

"Surely you must like some of them?" Adrianna asked. They couldn't all be bad.

"Only the ones that stay out of my way." Severus dead panned.

Lucius chuckled along with his wife. He knew Severus was serious. He did not like being a teacher.

"Let's hope they all have acquired some common sense over the summer and know better now." Adrianna said diplomatically but her mirth was evident in her tone.

Severus huffed in disbelief. Not believing for one second any of the dunderheads would grow smarter by the span of one summer. Most couldn't do so in the seven years he has thought them. He hoped Draco would be an exception but doubted it.

Milo popped in at that moment.
"Dinner is ready Masters." He said directly to Severus and Adrianna.

"Excellent." Adrianna said. Severus stood and offered her his hand. "Let us continue this over a lovely meal the elves have prepared for us." Adrianna said as she stood and walked off the platform.

Draco was making his way over to them. His eyes were bright and his face was slightly flushed. The short had done him some good.

"Give me your hands dear." Narcissa said as she took out her wand and cast a series of charms over her son to freshen him up and clean his hands.

"Did you enjoy your flight?" Lucius asked his son with an expectant look.

Draco did not disappoint him. He quickly turned to his aunt and uncle and thanked them for the opportunity to fly.

"I am glad you are enjoying yourself Draco." Adrianna said. "Now let's head to the dining area. I am sure you will all like to see it." She said playfully.

"I couldn't even see it from my broom." Draco said with a pout.

Adrianna laughed as she looked over at him.
"It's enchanted." Was all she said in reply.

Severus made a gesture for the Malfoy family to follow them. Adrianna and Severus walked up to the flowered wall and with a small flourish from Adrianna's hand the wall parted itself like a drawn curtain.

The small gasps of surprise from the Malfoys were enjoyed by the newlyweds as they led their guests inside.

End of part 1

Yes this is only Part one. I had to split this chapter up because I could not make this any longer. It just didn't work. I will post the next part soon. I am so sorry to leave ya'll hanging.