Sorry this is so short... I have the next chapter all written out, so that should be up in a few.
Lana
Severus went back to his dormitory with mixed emotions. Knowing he had to be strong for Lily, he brushed them aside with little difficulty. He sat down on his bed, resting his head in his hands. After a moment, he took out a spare piece of parchment and began to write.
Dear Father,
How is my Lord, Lord Voldemort? Has he begun any planning for me after I have graduated from Hogwarts? I have made sure no one knows of my allegiance to Him, as I would be expelled for sure.
Severus sucked on his quill for a moment, a wave of guilt washing over him for lying to his own father, no matter what it was about. He sighed and then continued with his letter.
I have good news; Perhaps not to you, but to me it is good. My girlfriend, Lily Evans, revealed she is going to have my daughter in April. I know you would disapprove, as she is part Muggle, but she does have strong wizarding blood running through her veins. I am not at liberty to say which wizarding family, but I can assure you she has much potential.
I wish to tell you I am planning on proposing; As we are so young, I have decided to wait until we have both graduated. I am not sure if I will return home this summer, but I will join His inner circle as you wish. Keep me informed.
Sincerely,
Severus
Severus put his quill down, his hand trembling slightly. He knew his father would be furious, not so much as that Lily was pregnant, but that she was part Muggle. The Snape line was as pureblood as any; having a part Muggle Snape was a blemish on the line, but as his child was going to be a girl, when she married her last name would no longer be Snape. Hoping his father would see it his way, Severus quickly sent the letter with his eagle owl Boaz. Lying down in his bed, he quickly fell asleep, not bothering to change out of his school robes.
Severus never told Lily about the letter he sent to his father, in fear of her thinking he was in any way in contact with the Death Eaters. His mark still burned from time to time – Severus knew it was Lord Voldemort Calling the other Death Eaters, but as he had yet to learn how to Apparate, he was unable to answer. He and Professor Dumbledore held regular meetings together, sometimes with Lily as to speak about his daughter, sometimes alone to speak about his tasks as a spy. Each time he met with Dumbledore to speak about his spying, he was constantly reminded of the risks. Severus knew he could die, and Professor Dumbledore made sure he was still willing with the knowledge of being a father. Severus stood his ground, however, and continued to assure Dumbledore he would take the risk, no matter how great.
"You know, this whole baby thing's gonna be really cool." Lily commented one October afternoon as she and Severus sat next to the lake, watching a few second years chase around an enchanted ball.
"Of course it will be… It's exciting, but I have to admit, it's also a bit scary."
Lily nodded, agreeing with Severus. "It kinda makes me wonder how we're going to handle it all. Once she's born, you're moving into the room with me, right?"
"As long as your grandfather doesn't disapprove too badly."
"He won't… He understands. He's really excited, actually." Lily smiled, lying down on the grass.
"Secretly, he probably hates me." Severus commented, lying down next to her.
"What makes you say that? He adores you!" Lily exclaimed.
"I just get a funny feeling around him, that's all." Severus shrugged.
"That's just paranoia, hun." She replied. A moment later, she took his left hand and placed it on her stomach. "There's a baby right there, Serv. You and I put it there. Papa knows that, and he understands. He's happy for us, even though we're a bit young. Nothing's going to change that, so don't worry. Nobody's mad at you, except maybe James, but when in the past seven years has that changed?"
Severus chuckled, stroking her stomach. "Never…"
"You have nothing to worry about. We're gonna be one big happy family, you're a great wizard, and our daughter's going to be the best baby in the world."
"She's only going to be a baby for about a year, Lil."
"So? There's always more."
"More?"
"I want to have as many babies as possible… I don't care what it does to my body, just as long as there's little babies around me."
"You're crazy Lil."
"But you love me."
"Of course." Severus smiled and wrapped his arms around her. "And nothing's ever going to change that."
"I should hope not!" Lily exclaimed, laughing.
"No matter what happens, I'm gonna be with you forever, and don't you ever forget that." Severus murmured, kissing her forehead.
"And I'm going to hold you to that, mister."
"You'd better."