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Chapter 12: An Informative Talk
Albus sat in his office next to his pensieve. He took his want out and stirred the mixture contently. He was suddenly sucked into the memory.
After the greyness went away he was back in Snape Manor. It was late August some 35 years ago. The sunlight filled the whole Manor. Music drifted all around. Albus followed his younger self to the Party Room. His memory opened the doors and made way up to the host and hostess. Constance Snape was a beautiful young lady. She had the brightest green eyes (ones that rivalled those of Lilly Evans/Potter), and the most beautiful and silky chestnut hair. She was a very petite lady, only two years out of Hogwarts. Then there was Tristan Snape. He was 10 years older than Constance. At the age of 22 Tristan was the apprentice at Hogwarts under the teaching of Damien Black. Tristan was a tall and thin dark haired and dark eyed man.
When Tristan first started his apprenticeship, Constance was in her second year at Hogwarts. Tristan fell in love with Constance the first time he set eyes on her. In Constance's fifth year after Tristan finished his apprenticeship, they began dating. Two years later Constance and Tristan had set a date for their wedding. October 23rd, 1959. It was a beautiful wedding; it only consisted of a few teachers, Slytherin friends, and family. Constance didn't have a father; he died in the war against Grindelwald fighting next to Albus. Albus was like a father to Constance. It was he who gave her away.
For a year Tristan and Constance had been trying desperately to have a child. Finally it happened. Constance was now seven months pregnant. They could not have been happier. Tristan threw a surprise baby shower for Constance. She was radiant. Albus saw that as he gave her a hug.
"Albus, I'm so glad you could make it. I was scared you wouldn't be here. I was beginning to think Tris didn't invite you."
"Now love, what makes you think that?"
"Anyway, you made it just in time for an announcement. It has taken Tris and I awhile to decide, but it's great!" She seemed to be glowing even more by the second.
"What is it, my dear?" Albus asked sounding most concerned. Constance reached for her glass. She tapped it lightly with the butter knife to get everyone's attention. The music stopped at once.
"Sorry to interrupt, but Tristan and I have an announcement we would like to share. It has been a long debate, but we have decided who the Godfather will be. And for this we have decided that we would like to honour Albus Dumbledore with this task. Albus, would you like to be the Godfather of our child?" Constance looked up at him with the biggest puppy eyes. She was merely only a child to him.
"Of course, it would be my pleasure."
"Thank you Albus." Tristan and Constance said in harmony. They both giggled at that.
"Music please. Everyone the food should be out shortly, please enjoy yourselves." Tristan said trying to sound somewhat in control. He had not the slightest idea how Constance could be so young yet control his every whim. The three of them sat down to chat.
"Are you sure you both want me to be the Godfather?"
"Albus, there is nobody else I would allow to take this task. It is very important. And I trust you." Constance said with much love in her eyes.
"I feel the same. Over the years you have been a father to Constance, and this is her choice. I trust you the most, you know the Snape family."
"Good. I am so glad I get this privilege. Have you two decided on any names?" Albus was most interested in this.
"We have chosen Gwendolyn Victoria, for a girl. And Severus Sebastian, for a boy." Tristan sounded like he was very proud of the names they both had worked so hard to choose.
"We figured we wanted something close to my name for a girl, and something Snapie for a boy. Even thought Tris's name is not Snape-like at all." Constance winked at that.
The three sat for a few more hours discussing the details of everyday life, and pregnancy. Tristan was barely getting a word in. Everyone watched as the gifts were opened. Constance thanked everyone, and then headed for a medi-witch appointment. Albus thanked them once more and then left. Albus returned to his desk with a smile from the great memory.
Severus Sebastian Snape was born two months later on his parents 1st wedding anniversary (October 23). Albus remembered being there. It was a great experience. He remembered how strong Constance was through everything. 'The strongest and most patient witch ever to give birth, every time,' Albus thought. Albus was riveted from his train of thought with a knock at his office door.
"Come in." With that Severus entered his office. "Ah, Severus, my boy. What can I do for you?"
"I need advice from you, as my godfather, not Headmaster." Severus looked like he was in a deep train of thought.
"Yes, go on."
"I am in love, for the first time in my life. I really feel it. I can't stop thinking about this person. I don't know what to do. And it is not someone I should be in love with."
"I wondered when you would notice." Severus' face went blank immediately.
"What are you talking about Albus?"
"Severus, my boy. There are a few things I need to tell you. I have an 'inner eye'. It is much better than Trelawneys." Severus interpreted Albus, "That explains a lot." Albus just smiled and continued. "Second is that I can see who you are meant to be with Severus. It is one of the reasons I have the 'inner eye'. To help lovers find each other. You Severus Sebastian Snape are meant to be with Hermione Granger." Severus couldn't believe his ears.
"You're telling me, that we are meant to be together. The stars put US together?" Severus seemed half mad. "But she is 20 years younger than I am. And she is still a student. I am her Professor for Gods sake!" Severus couldn't help but yell.
"Calm down. Must I remind you that your mother and father were 10 years apart, and he was an assistant to a Professor?"
"That is different!"
"Severus, I think you should have some tea, and decided when to ask Ms. Granger how she feels. I will see you today at lunch. Good-bye." Albus smiled and waved good-bye to Severus.
Severus was livid. He couldn't believe it. He was happy, yet very upset at the same time. He didn't even realize how fast he was walking. He reached the secret door to his chambers in less than 10 minuets. Which was hard for him to do. He went to his table and conjured up some tea. He also summoned a piece of parchment and a quill.
Ms. Granger . . .
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