This is the final chapter! Nooooooo don't cry! I'm writing a sequel!
I just want to say thanks to Jada and my pal Acree.
Please for once observe the disclaimers and thank Ms J.K. Rowling. Go outside and shout I LOVE J.K. ROWLING. It's fun. You get all kinds of weird looks from your neighbors!
I'm going outside!
Ch 22--The Thomas Tragedy
Christmas came and went. Winter turned to spring. Spring turned to summer. Sandra's new baby girl was growing. Delia and Sandra couldn't stop writing to one another. They were sending letters daily. Delia's potions experiment was completed. For her finale she was going to prepare the antidote in front of her audience and then poison herself. If the antidote failed, Severus would be on hand with one that would work. There were only two weeks left in the term. She had heard from Oxford and decided to attend. Severus opened a bottle of Champagne in celebration. That same night Delia opened her acceptance letter Severus had given her a ring. It was the most dazzling diamond Delia had ever seen on a white gold band. Delia didn't wear her ring to classes. She put it around her neck on the same chain as the necklace. She was ready for graduation so she could wear the ring full time on the finger it was intended for.
Next week was the Quidditch final. Hufflepuff would be playing Slytherin. Severus kept saying he wasn't going to attend. He couldn't stand to see Slytherin loose to Hufflepuff and vice versa. He claimed he was going to A.J.'s. Delia knew he always said this when she was going to play Quidditch. In the end Severus always stayed. Sometimes A.J. would come and watch. He claimed it gave him a much-needed break from his work.
Delia was in Hogsmeade enjoying the final trip of the year. She was going to get her haircut before she went home for a while. Delia came out of the hair salon and bumped into Thomas Fint, her former crush. A year ago, Delia would have melted. But today she was more annoyed then anything.
"Sorry Delia! I didn't mean too! Are you alright?" Thomas exclaimed.
"I'm cool man."
"Congratulations on making the Quidditch Final! Well done! I'll be watching. I wish you the best of luck against Slytherin. I know you'll cream them!" Thomas said with excitement. Thomas had sky blue eyes and blonde hair. Delia thought he looked like one of the Backstreet Boys.
"Thanks, we will do as best as we can. Slytherin is an first-rate team."
"That's great. Delia what are you doing once you finish up here?" Thomas asked.
"I'm going to Oxford. But first I'm going back to the states to hang out. What about you?"
"I'm going to work for the Ministry in the International Wizarding office. What are you studying at Oxford?"
"Anthropology."
"Fascinating! I grew up in a wizard family. I'm not that familiar with Muggles. But that sounds like a cool subject!"
"It really is. I have to do these projects, as you know. I just finished my major search project on Potions. I have to give a forty-five minute talk on something. So I picked Muggle Magic. I read many Anthropology book and became interested. I give my talk on Wednesday and then on Thursday I give my Potions Project report."
"Wow! That is remarkable! Delia I have something to tell you!"
"Sure fire away," Delia said casually.
"I think you are pretty and if I said something sooner we could have gone out! But it's not too late right? I can still see you at Oxford." Delia was shocked. She didn't even notice Thomas push her against the wall of the hair salon. Before Delia would say anything Thomas has his mouth on hers. His kiss was rougher then the ones Severus gave her. Thomas tongue prodded into Delia's mouth and all over her teeth. Delia pried away her mouth and pushed Thomas off. Delia looked across the street to see Severus coming out of Gladrags Wizardwear. He gave her the iciest cold look she had ever seen, hung his head and walked away slowly. Delia knew she had hurt Severus in an inexcusable way. She quickly ran away from Thomas.
***
Severus was inside Gladrags Wizardwear buying another robe. This time Delia ripped one beyond repair. Severus was feeling amorous on evening when Delia was in his chambers reading up for her N.E.W.T.S. He was trying to get her in the mood. She had snapped the book shut and tore his robe. She then promptly left. Severus was smiling when he purchased the new robe. He couldn't wait for Delia to rip this one. He purchased one with more clasps then normal just to give her more of a challenge. He saw Delia coming out from getting her hair cut. For some reason or other Thomas Fint and been following Delia all morning. The two were having a small chat. Severus paid for his robe and went out of the shop. He walked out just in time to see Thomas push Delia against the wall and kiss her. Severus was enraged. And thought so she's been seeing him behind my back. THE LITTLE WITCH! She thought I'd never find. Oh my dear, I have found out. Quite the little seductress, aren't we? So you love me. Ha. If you loved me then why are you kissing him! Severus thoughts changed. What is there to love here with me? I don't deserve Delia. I'm not as good looking as Thomas. She doesn't want an old fool! Delia had seen the look he shot her. I hope she realizes she's hurt me! Severus didn't see Delia run away crying.
***
It was only a matter of time before Delia received a letter for Severus via Nell. Nell sensed Delia's misery and perched up on her shoulder. Delia tore open the letter in her dormitory. All of her friends were in Hogsmeade enjoying the warm summer day. Delia was crying in the dark. She went over to the window where there was just enough light coming in to read the letter.
Miss Wheelrite,
I am no longer Severus to you. You will from here on out address me as Professor Snape. Before I get into to the letter I will say your year-end project will go on as scheduled. I will not allow personal differences get in the way of your educational needs.
I am displeased with you. How could you be seeing Thomas behind my back? I loved you Delia! I was looking forward to our marriage. I trusted you. How could you do something like that to me! I don't want to hear anymore. I will be seeing you in class and for your project.
There even wasn't a signature. Delia was angry. How could he jump to conclusions! she thought. He hasn't even heard my side of the story! ERRR! If he's like that I don't to marry him. Delia slipped off the necklace. She took off the engagement ring. She walked over to her trunk and pulled out a white envelope. She placed the ring and envelope inside. She sealed the envelope and sent Nell back to Severus. Then Delia flopped down on her four-poster and cried herself to sleep.
***
Nell flew all the way through the school to the dungeons. She located Severus in his office staring aimlessly. Nell dropped the envelope on his desk and went to her perch. Severus didn't even bother to open the envelope. He knew what was in there. He let out a sigh and placed the envelope in his desk drawer, next to his chess set his mother had given him. He was disappointed in Delia. He looked at the wall and said, "It appears as if I'm alone again."
***
Josh and Nicola had no idea as to where Delia went. They hadn't seen her all day. They figured she would be down in the Great Hall for dinner and they would catch her there. Delia, however, had a plan on her own. Once everyone left for dinner Delia got out of bed and found an empty box. She was going to go through and clean out her trunk of all the things Severus had given her. Delia started with the velvet robe. She then placed some books Severus had given her for Christmas on top of the robe. Delia pulled out a teddy bear from Valentines Day. She could feel the tears start up again. She filled the box with love letters, a few pictures, and anything else she found Severus had given her. She lastly put in all the jewelry Severus had given her. She placed the butterfly hair clips and bobby pins on top. She took off the charm bracelet she had been given for her birthday. She placed it in the box. The tears were still falling when Delia picked up the box and walked out.
She padded quietly down to the dungeons. She hoped Severus was at dinner or not around. She found the classroom and office darkened. She walked into the classroom as a few candles lit up. Her plan was to leave the box on his desk in the classroom and get out of there straight away. She set the box down quietly and was about to leave when she heard movement from the office. Delia shook her head thinking she was just hearing things. Then all of a sudden the office door opened slowly.
"You," she heard Severus say in a harsh silky frosty undertone.
"I-I-" she stammered.
"Are the last person I want to see," his voice was raucous but just as frosty. "I'd much rather see Lucius Malfoy over you. What kind of misery are you going to inflict on me now?"
"None. I just-"
"Why are you here?" he stepped out of his office. Delia could smell that he had been drinking. "This is the last place I'd expect you to be. Shouldn't you be with your boyfriend?"
"He's not my boyfriend!" Delia snapped.
"I don't buy it, Miss Wheelrite. I'm not good enough for you. I may not be as young as your Thomas but I loved you. You are just like Elisa Lewins. I can't believe I almost gave her Mum's necklace. I gave it to you. I thought I knew you were better then that. Why is it every woman I have ever treasured either died or backstabbed me?"
"I haven't backstabbed you!" Delia whispered softly. Severus to ignored her.
"I'll tell you how I found out Elisa was cheating on me," he said with his voice hoarse. He took a swig from the bottle he had in his hand and leaned in the doorframe. "I was in my early twenties. It was Valentines Day. We had agreed to meet for dinner. I had everything planned out. I even had roses, candy and bought a new robe. I had planned on presenting Elisa with Mum's necklace. I sat in the restaurant waiting. I waited for two hours. I thought something bad happened to her. I went to her flat. I emerged from the fireplace. I heard noises coming from down the hall. I found her with him in the bedroom. I haven't spoken to her since." Severus took a long drink from the bottle. He finished the contents and threw the bottle across the classroom. It shattered in the darkness. "Then my Mum dies in Azkaban that same day. Dad suckered her into joining. She didn't want to, but she did it anyway. Mum feared Dad something terrible. I don't know why she married him, either. I joined because I didn't know better. Oh, Dad was proud that day I joined. Sandra was lucky enough to escape it with her husband, Mick. I snapped into reality when I was thrown in Azkaban myself! I was only there for less then a day.
"Sandra had been informed. It was Sandra and Dumbledore who rescued me. I had come clean to Dumbledore months before. That's how I got out. A deal was negotiated. If I became a loyal spy I would be freed. I agreed because I could see what Voldemort was doing. I could somehow stop this madness. But it's proving not to work. I have been the Potions Master here since I was nineteen. I can see why you don't want me. I'm just a lowly, worthless man with no chance of going anywhere. I don't see why you would want to waste your time with me. You could have any man you want with that charm of yours. I'll return to being a cold, bitter man. I will try my best to remember not to think about when I started liking you. Back when you were seventeen I couldn't take my eyes off you. I thought I had a chance. I can see now I don't. Do me a favor and leave, don't look back, don't say anything. Just go!"
"I love you, Severus!" Delia whispered looking into his eyes. She noticed he was crying. Delia stepped closer.
"I told you to leave! You don't listen do you? You can be extremely difficult sometimes...JUST GO!"
"I'm not leaving until you hear what happened!" she cried.
"I know what happened. I've can see I've lost. Tell Thomas I send my congratulations."
Delia was infuriated. She went over to her workbench where her project was. She picked up her notebook with all of her findings. She pushed past Severus and lit a fire in his office with her wand. She held the notebook over the fire.
"Delia, don't do that! You have worked hard. I don't want to see you fail your last year here. I'm begging you not to. There are findings in there that could make you famous."
"Why should you care all of a sudden? It's my project. I can do what I like with it." She threw the notebook on the fire. Her notebook turned black and burned.
"DELIA! NO!" Severus roared.
"Dolly Parton once said 'The way I see it, if you want the rainbow you gotta put up with the rain'. Now you know how I feel right now! I threw my notebook in the fire without thinking. It was rash. You haven't heard my say! You have gone and gotten yourself drunk over a bunch of assumptions. You haven't put up with rain, you've chickened out. This is what happened in Hogsmeade. I was minding my own business when all of a sudden Thomas came out of nowhere and started up a conversation. He said he liked me and wanted to go out with me. Before I could do or say anything he kissed me. Then I saw you and ran. You know the rest from there. What I am saying is the rainbow is insight once you can get away from the rain. Now since imprudent behavior has left you without a fiancé and me with out a project, I have to say that's life. Maybe I'll go back to Kansas a graduate or not. It's for Dumbledore to decide, not me. Now that I have given you your lesson I am giving you your wish by leaving. I bid you goodnight, Professor Snape."
Delia pushed past Severus. She was by his desk when she heard her name. She turned around.
"Don't leave, stay." Severus walked up to her and got down on one knee. He took her hand, "I'm sorry for jumping to conclusions. I was a fool. I should have known that you wouldn't have done something like what I accused you of. I love you too much Delia. I couldn't stand to loose you. I am going to ask this for the third time and I'm going to do it right." Severus reached into his robes and pulled out his wand. "Accio envelope!" he cried. The envelope came flying into room. Severus caught it and opened it. He stood up. He removed the necklace and placed the envelope in his pocket. "Will you wear Mum's necklace?"
"Yes, I will," she said with a smile. Delia turned around lifted her hair up. Severus placed the necklace around Delia's neck. He kissed Delia's neck slowly afterwards. Delia closed her eyes and dropped her hair as Severus wrapped his arms around her. She ignored the alcohol smell on his breath. Severus turned Delia around and they kissed. Severus got back down one knee, taking her hand. He reached into his pocket, took out the envelope and opened it. He took out the ring and tossed the empty envelope to one side.
"Will you, Delia Penelope Alex Wheelrite, be my wife and take back this Class A Nutter?"
"Yes, I will."
Severus grinned and slipped the engagement ring back on her finger. He kissed her hand and stood up. Delia didn't waste a time in waiting to kiss Severus. She gave him one of the best kisses he had ever had. Delia pulled away gasping for breath. She was slightly dizzy.
"I just noticed something, Delia. This is the same spot where I first kissed you..."
FIN
***
Story will be continued in A Lady Now. I will have it written as soon as I can. I'm still looking for a Beta Reader. If you are interested you can email me. I'll try to have as much posted as I can. But it's the middle of the semester and I'm writing two major papers.
Thanks for reading my story and I hope to see you later!
I just want to say thanks to Jada and my pal Acree.
Please for once observe the disclaimers and thank Ms J.K. Rowling. Go outside and shout I LOVE J.K. ROWLING. It's fun. You get all kinds of weird looks from your neighbors!
I'm going outside!
Ch 22--The Thomas Tragedy
Christmas came and went. Winter turned to spring. Spring turned to summer. Sandra's new baby girl was growing. Delia and Sandra couldn't stop writing to one another. They were sending letters daily. Delia's potions experiment was completed. For her finale she was going to prepare the antidote in front of her audience and then poison herself. If the antidote failed, Severus would be on hand with one that would work. There were only two weeks left in the term. She had heard from Oxford and decided to attend. Severus opened a bottle of Champagne in celebration. That same night Delia opened her acceptance letter Severus had given her a ring. It was the most dazzling diamond Delia had ever seen on a white gold band. Delia didn't wear her ring to classes. She put it around her neck on the same chain as the necklace. She was ready for graduation so she could wear the ring full time on the finger it was intended for.
Next week was the Quidditch final. Hufflepuff would be playing Slytherin. Severus kept saying he wasn't going to attend. He couldn't stand to see Slytherin loose to Hufflepuff and vice versa. He claimed he was going to A.J.'s. Delia knew he always said this when she was going to play Quidditch. In the end Severus always stayed. Sometimes A.J. would come and watch. He claimed it gave him a much-needed break from his work.
Delia was in Hogsmeade enjoying the final trip of the year. She was going to get her haircut before she went home for a while. Delia came out of the hair salon and bumped into Thomas Fint, her former crush. A year ago, Delia would have melted. But today she was more annoyed then anything.
"Sorry Delia! I didn't mean too! Are you alright?" Thomas exclaimed.
"I'm cool man."
"Congratulations on making the Quidditch Final! Well done! I'll be watching. I wish you the best of luck against Slytherin. I know you'll cream them!" Thomas said with excitement. Thomas had sky blue eyes and blonde hair. Delia thought he looked like one of the Backstreet Boys.
"Thanks, we will do as best as we can. Slytherin is an first-rate team."
"That's great. Delia what are you doing once you finish up here?" Thomas asked.
"I'm going to Oxford. But first I'm going back to the states to hang out. What about you?"
"I'm going to work for the Ministry in the International Wizarding office. What are you studying at Oxford?"
"Anthropology."
"Fascinating! I grew up in a wizard family. I'm not that familiar with Muggles. But that sounds like a cool subject!"
"It really is. I have to do these projects, as you know. I just finished my major search project on Potions. I have to give a forty-five minute talk on something. So I picked Muggle Magic. I read many Anthropology book and became interested. I give my talk on Wednesday and then on Thursday I give my Potions Project report."
"Wow! That is remarkable! Delia I have something to tell you!"
"Sure fire away," Delia said casually.
"I think you are pretty and if I said something sooner we could have gone out! But it's not too late right? I can still see you at Oxford." Delia was shocked. She didn't even notice Thomas push her against the wall of the hair salon. Before Delia would say anything Thomas has his mouth on hers. His kiss was rougher then the ones Severus gave her. Thomas tongue prodded into Delia's mouth and all over her teeth. Delia pried away her mouth and pushed Thomas off. Delia looked across the street to see Severus coming out of Gladrags Wizardwear. He gave her the iciest cold look she had ever seen, hung his head and walked away slowly. Delia knew she had hurt Severus in an inexcusable way. She quickly ran away from Thomas.
***
Severus was inside Gladrags Wizardwear buying another robe. This time Delia ripped one beyond repair. Severus was feeling amorous on evening when Delia was in his chambers reading up for her N.E.W.T.S. He was trying to get her in the mood. She had snapped the book shut and tore his robe. She then promptly left. Severus was smiling when he purchased the new robe. He couldn't wait for Delia to rip this one. He purchased one with more clasps then normal just to give her more of a challenge. He saw Delia coming out from getting her hair cut. For some reason or other Thomas Fint and been following Delia all morning. The two were having a small chat. Severus paid for his robe and went out of the shop. He walked out just in time to see Thomas push Delia against the wall and kiss her. Severus was enraged. And thought so she's been seeing him behind my back. THE LITTLE WITCH! She thought I'd never find. Oh my dear, I have found out. Quite the little seductress, aren't we? So you love me. Ha. If you loved me then why are you kissing him! Severus thoughts changed. What is there to love here with me? I don't deserve Delia. I'm not as good looking as Thomas. She doesn't want an old fool! Delia had seen the look he shot her. I hope she realizes she's hurt me! Severus didn't see Delia run away crying.
***
It was only a matter of time before Delia received a letter for Severus via Nell. Nell sensed Delia's misery and perched up on her shoulder. Delia tore open the letter in her dormitory. All of her friends were in Hogsmeade enjoying the warm summer day. Delia was crying in the dark. She went over to the window where there was just enough light coming in to read the letter.
Miss Wheelrite,
I am no longer Severus to you. You will from here on out address me as Professor Snape. Before I get into to the letter I will say your year-end project will go on as scheduled. I will not allow personal differences get in the way of your educational needs.
I am displeased with you. How could you be seeing Thomas behind my back? I loved you Delia! I was looking forward to our marriage. I trusted you. How could you do something like that to me! I don't want to hear anymore. I will be seeing you in class and for your project.
There even wasn't a signature. Delia was angry. How could he jump to conclusions! she thought. He hasn't even heard my side of the story! ERRR! If he's like that I don't to marry him. Delia slipped off the necklace. She took off the engagement ring. She walked over to her trunk and pulled out a white envelope. She placed the ring and envelope inside. She sealed the envelope and sent Nell back to Severus. Then Delia flopped down on her four-poster and cried herself to sleep.
***
Nell flew all the way through the school to the dungeons. She located Severus in his office staring aimlessly. Nell dropped the envelope on his desk and went to her perch. Severus didn't even bother to open the envelope. He knew what was in there. He let out a sigh and placed the envelope in his desk drawer, next to his chess set his mother had given him. He was disappointed in Delia. He looked at the wall and said, "It appears as if I'm alone again."
***
Josh and Nicola had no idea as to where Delia went. They hadn't seen her all day. They figured she would be down in the Great Hall for dinner and they would catch her there. Delia, however, had a plan on her own. Once everyone left for dinner Delia got out of bed and found an empty box. She was going to go through and clean out her trunk of all the things Severus had given her. Delia started with the velvet robe. She then placed some books Severus had given her for Christmas on top of the robe. Delia pulled out a teddy bear from Valentines Day. She could feel the tears start up again. She filled the box with love letters, a few pictures, and anything else she found Severus had given her. She lastly put in all the jewelry Severus had given her. She placed the butterfly hair clips and bobby pins on top. She took off the charm bracelet she had been given for her birthday. She placed it in the box. The tears were still falling when Delia picked up the box and walked out.
She padded quietly down to the dungeons. She hoped Severus was at dinner or not around. She found the classroom and office darkened. She walked into the classroom as a few candles lit up. Her plan was to leave the box on his desk in the classroom and get out of there straight away. She set the box down quietly and was about to leave when she heard movement from the office. Delia shook her head thinking she was just hearing things. Then all of a sudden the office door opened slowly.
"You," she heard Severus say in a harsh silky frosty undertone.
"I-I-" she stammered.
"Are the last person I want to see," his voice was raucous but just as frosty. "I'd much rather see Lucius Malfoy over you. What kind of misery are you going to inflict on me now?"
"None. I just-"
"Why are you here?" he stepped out of his office. Delia could smell that he had been drinking. "This is the last place I'd expect you to be. Shouldn't you be with your boyfriend?"
"He's not my boyfriend!" Delia snapped.
"I don't buy it, Miss Wheelrite. I'm not good enough for you. I may not be as young as your Thomas but I loved you. You are just like Elisa Lewins. I can't believe I almost gave her Mum's necklace. I gave it to you. I thought I knew you were better then that. Why is it every woman I have ever treasured either died or backstabbed me?"
"I haven't backstabbed you!" Delia whispered softly. Severus to ignored her.
"I'll tell you how I found out Elisa was cheating on me," he said with his voice hoarse. He took a swig from the bottle he had in his hand and leaned in the doorframe. "I was in my early twenties. It was Valentines Day. We had agreed to meet for dinner. I had everything planned out. I even had roses, candy and bought a new robe. I had planned on presenting Elisa with Mum's necklace. I sat in the restaurant waiting. I waited for two hours. I thought something bad happened to her. I went to her flat. I emerged from the fireplace. I heard noises coming from down the hall. I found her with him in the bedroom. I haven't spoken to her since." Severus took a long drink from the bottle. He finished the contents and threw the bottle across the classroom. It shattered in the darkness. "Then my Mum dies in Azkaban that same day. Dad suckered her into joining. She didn't want to, but she did it anyway. Mum feared Dad something terrible. I don't know why she married him, either. I joined because I didn't know better. Oh, Dad was proud that day I joined. Sandra was lucky enough to escape it with her husband, Mick. I snapped into reality when I was thrown in Azkaban myself! I was only there for less then a day.
"Sandra had been informed. It was Sandra and Dumbledore who rescued me. I had come clean to Dumbledore months before. That's how I got out. A deal was negotiated. If I became a loyal spy I would be freed. I agreed because I could see what Voldemort was doing. I could somehow stop this madness. But it's proving not to work. I have been the Potions Master here since I was nineteen. I can see why you don't want me. I'm just a lowly, worthless man with no chance of going anywhere. I don't see why you would want to waste your time with me. You could have any man you want with that charm of yours. I'll return to being a cold, bitter man. I will try my best to remember not to think about when I started liking you. Back when you were seventeen I couldn't take my eyes off you. I thought I had a chance. I can see now I don't. Do me a favor and leave, don't look back, don't say anything. Just go!"
"I love you, Severus!" Delia whispered looking into his eyes. She noticed he was crying. Delia stepped closer.
"I told you to leave! You don't listen do you? You can be extremely difficult sometimes...JUST GO!"
"I'm not leaving until you hear what happened!" she cried.
"I know what happened. I've can see I've lost. Tell Thomas I send my congratulations."
Delia was infuriated. She went over to her workbench where her project was. She picked up her notebook with all of her findings. She pushed past Severus and lit a fire in his office with her wand. She held the notebook over the fire.
"Delia, don't do that! You have worked hard. I don't want to see you fail your last year here. I'm begging you not to. There are findings in there that could make you famous."
"Why should you care all of a sudden? It's my project. I can do what I like with it." She threw the notebook on the fire. Her notebook turned black and burned.
"DELIA! NO!" Severus roared.
"Dolly Parton once said 'The way I see it, if you want the rainbow you gotta put up with the rain'. Now you know how I feel right now! I threw my notebook in the fire without thinking. It was rash. You haven't heard my say! You have gone and gotten yourself drunk over a bunch of assumptions. You haven't put up with rain, you've chickened out. This is what happened in Hogsmeade. I was minding my own business when all of a sudden Thomas came out of nowhere and started up a conversation. He said he liked me and wanted to go out with me. Before I could do or say anything he kissed me. Then I saw you and ran. You know the rest from there. What I am saying is the rainbow is insight once you can get away from the rain. Now since imprudent behavior has left you without a fiancé and me with out a project, I have to say that's life. Maybe I'll go back to Kansas a graduate or not. It's for Dumbledore to decide, not me. Now that I have given you your lesson I am giving you your wish by leaving. I bid you goodnight, Professor Snape."
Delia pushed past Severus. She was by his desk when she heard her name. She turned around.
"Don't leave, stay." Severus walked up to her and got down on one knee. He took her hand, "I'm sorry for jumping to conclusions. I was a fool. I should have known that you wouldn't have done something like what I accused you of. I love you too much Delia. I couldn't stand to loose you. I am going to ask this for the third time and I'm going to do it right." Severus reached into his robes and pulled out his wand. "Accio envelope!" he cried. The envelope came flying into room. Severus caught it and opened it. He stood up. He removed the necklace and placed the envelope in his pocket. "Will you wear Mum's necklace?"
"Yes, I will," she said with a smile. Delia turned around lifted her hair up. Severus placed the necklace around Delia's neck. He kissed Delia's neck slowly afterwards. Delia closed her eyes and dropped her hair as Severus wrapped his arms around her. She ignored the alcohol smell on his breath. Severus turned Delia around and they kissed. Severus got back down one knee, taking her hand. He reached into his pocket, took out the envelope and opened it. He took out the ring and tossed the empty envelope to one side.
"Will you, Delia Penelope Alex Wheelrite, be my wife and take back this Class A Nutter?"
"Yes, I will."
Severus grinned and slipped the engagement ring back on her finger. He kissed her hand and stood up. Delia didn't waste a time in waiting to kiss Severus. She gave him one of the best kisses he had ever had. Delia pulled away gasping for breath. She was slightly dizzy.
"I just noticed something, Delia. This is the same spot where I first kissed you..."
FIN
***
Story will be continued in A Lady Now. I will have it written as soon as I can. I'm still looking for a Beta Reader. If you are interested you can email me. I'll try to have as much posted as I can. But it's the middle of the semester and I'm writing two major papers.
Thanks for reading my story and I hope to see you later!