Severus knocked on Tirza's door on Tuesday morning. He chuckled when he
received no answer and opened the door. He crossed the room to her bed and
rubbed her shoulder. "Wake up baby," he said softly. Tirza rolled over to
face him and blinked her eyes; Severus was standing before her, holding a
breakfast tray. She yawned and sat up. "What's going on?" she asked
sleepily. "I thought perhaps you might like some breakfast in bed," he told
her. He smiled and sat down on the bed, holding the tray out to her. She
giggled and gave him a smile. "Is this a special day or something?" Tirza
asked. "You've never brought me breakfast in bed before." Severus leaned
forward and kissed her forehead. "Every day with you is a special day; and
I thought you might enjoy it." She blew him a kiss and dug into her
blueberry pancakes with maple syrup. "I'm going to start packing up the
classroom. You can come help if you'd like when you're ready or go play."
Most of the week was spent helping the teacher's pack up their things. Soon it was Friday, the day before the teachers would head home for the summer. Tirza was following Severus to lunch, when he started leading her outside. "Um, what are we doing?" she asked. "We've got a surprise for you," Severus told her. "What is it?" Tirza asked as she bounced along the corridor. "You'll see and quit bouncing your giving me a headache" Snape said with a chuckle. Tirza giggled as her lead her out quite a ways "Close your eyes now," Snape commanded gently. She closed her eyes, but he lightly covered them with his hand anyway. "We're going over this small ledge then you can open your eyes," Snape said as he gently helped her along. Tirza held his hand tightly. "Daddy, what are we doing?" "You'll see," Snape said as he gently helped her down the rest of the way. "Now open your eyes."
"Surprise!" Remus and Dumbledore said at the same time. She opened her eyes and saw them and run over to hug them, then sat beside them on the soft blanket. "I LOVE picnics!" "I knew you did and I figured this would be a great way to end your first year at Hogwarts," Snape said as he hugged her close. "I love you guys!" Tirza told them, lying out on the blanket. "Your dad planned the whole thing," Remus said as he began taking out the food. Tirza jumped up and gave Severus a big hug, before sitting back down
"I'm gonna miss you two so much," she says quietly, sandwiching herself between Remus and Dumbledore. "You two are gonna come visit me right?" "Of course" They both said as they dug into the delicious food. "Let's eat first then we'll play and talk," Severus suggested. All this attachment that Tirza had to Remus rather irked him; he could feel that jealous prick again.
Tirza happily munched on the muggle potato chips that had been bought especially for her. "These are excellent!" Dumbledore declared as he nibbled on the chips as well. "They are quiet good," Severus commented as he took a sip of some muggle soda. "That's the best kind; coke rules!" Tirza told him. "What is coke?" Severus asked as he studied the liquid he was drinking. "Um it's pop," she told him. "And why is it called that?" Severus questioned again. "I don't make pop. Ya wanna know, write them a letter or something," she replied with a giggle. "I just may cause I would like to see if I can reproduce it here" Severus stated. Tirza giggled. "My dad's gonna be a caffeine addict!"
"I hope not because the students can't handle anymore of Snape," Remus laughed as Severus glared daggers at him. Tirza doubled over with laughter and Remus started tickling her. "For your information Mr. know-it-all I would like to be able to reproduce it for Tirza without having to go to great lengths to get it" Snape snapped. "Would my little sunshine maybe come spend a few days this summer with me?" Dumbledore asked when Remus stopped tickling her. "Your father would be welcome to of course." "Sure change the subject," Snape grumbled. "Of course she can Albus although after a few weeks alone with me she may not want me to come."
Tirza giggled and kissed Snape. "Course I want you to come!" She told Severus. "Always." "I'm glad you think so," Snape sighed as he looked at his happy daughter "Ron wrote me yesterday and said his mom said we could come stay at the burrow for a few days when Harry and Hermione are there," Tirza told Snape "I received a letter from Mrs. Weasley yesterday inviting you to come spend the end of summer with them" Snape commented.
"Who's up for a game?" Remus announced as he saw that the conversations were slowing down. "I guess so," Severus said as Tirza d ragged him up from the ground. "What shall we play?" "I dunno. Uncle Remus always knows good games," Tirza said, turning to look at Remus "How about hide and seek or tag?" Remus questioned. "I like tag!" Tirza announced. "Grandpa gonna play too?" "Sure I'm game" Albus said as he got off the ground. Tirza tapped Severus and took off. "Your it daddy!" she squealed as she ran. "I'm what?" Severus questioned as he watched everyone take off. "You're it and that means you gotta tag someone," Remus explained as he raced off. Tirza hoisted herself up a tree. "Can't catch me!" she taunted. Dumbledore and Remus stood there, waiting for Snape to move. "Tirza get down please before you fall" Severus cautioned as he raced over.
"Not until you come tag me!" "If I have to climb up there you'll be sorry," Snape stated as he looked up at her. Tirza stuck her tongue out at Severus. "nah nah na boo boo! You can't get me!" Tirza didn't realize that he was absolutely serious and continued to stay right where she was. Dumbledore and Remus watched tentatively, wondering whether or not Severus was serious. "You're in for it now" Snape sneered as he grabbed her and put her back on the ground. Tirza looked startled at the anger she heard in his voice. "You scared the hell out of me. I can't believe you'd risk your life again!" Snape said as he swatted her bottom a couple of times. Tears welled up in Tirza's eyes and she rubbed her bottom. "I was just playing!" she whined. She started walking away from Snape and Remus came over to her and gathered her in his arms. Snape became livid with jealousy as he saw Remus hug her.
"I asked you to get down and you know better than to disobey me," Snape shot back hotly. Dumbledore put a hand on Severus' shoulder. "Severus, it was part of the game, she didn't realize you were serious," he told the younger wizard softly. "I know but she could have been seriously hurt," Snape stated. Dumbledore shook his head. "I understand, but I don't think Tirza does." Both looked over where Remus was still hugging Tirza, who was sniffling. "You should go explain to her." "Severus she is fine and I think you should apologize," Remus said firmly. "What for?" Severus shot back. "You were wrong in yelling at her because she was just playing and you have really hurt her feelings," Remus said. Dumbledore nodded. "You of all people, Severus, know how sensitive she is. She will understand if you explain it to her."
Severus went over to Tirza who was lying on the blanket again. "Sweetheart I'm sorry for yelling at you but you really scared me," Severus said quietly, kissing her head. "After all that has happened to you this year I don't think I could take anything else." Tirza nodded and threw her arms around Severus' neck. "I'm sorry daddy, I thought you were joking. I woulda come down, but I didn't know you meant it." "I'm sorry I got so mad baby but I just couldn't stand the thought of anything happening to you here at the beginning of summer," Severus sighed as he kissed the top of her head. Tirza giggled. "But I can climb trees, right? If you're watching? You could climb them with me!" she exclaimed. "Yes you can climb trees but I'll stay on the ground and watch you," Severus said as he hugged her close. She smiled and hugged him tight. "Can we play tag again?" she asked. "As long as you say out of trees you can." Sev sighed.
"How about hide and seek this time?" Dumbledore suggested. Tirza giggled and ran off. "You're still it daddy, count to 100!" "Okay 1........100" Severus counted as he hid his eyes. "Ready or not here I come." "Shhhh Tirza you'll give us away," Remus said as Tirza giggled. "I found you!" Snape shouted as he came around the tree they were hiding behind. Tirza giggled and jumped on his back. "I want a piggy back ride, please!" "Sure where to?" Snape asked. Tirza kissed his head. "Anywhere!" she told him happily.
Remus stood back with Dumbledore and watched as Severus raced around with Tirza on his back. "Those too are really cute," Remus commented. "You'll miss her won't you?" Albus questioned. Remus nodded. "Well, let's face it. I'll probably never marry and have kids because of the bite and Tirza makes a great surrogate daughter....I really enjoy being uncle Remus to her. She's a sweetheart." "You never know about that marriage thing," Albus said with a twinkle in his eye.
"NO don't leave!" Tirza screamed as Remus finished shrinking his bags. "I'll see you soon I promise," Remus said as he dropped down to his knees to give her a bear hug. "Can't daddy and I come too?" she insisted, hugging him tight. "No angel I wish you could but where I'm going is no place for a young lady," Remus sighed as he felt tears come to his eyes. "Tirza, Remus can come visit us anytime he wishes and I promise you can owl him as often as you like," Severus said softly as he tried to pry them apart. "It's not fair!" she shouted, a temper tantrum on the way, her feet stomping. "Either stop that now or we will leave immediately," Severus said in his warning tone. "Angel please don't act this way," Remus said quietly. "I DON"T CARE!" Tirza shouted. "I want him to stay, he has to stay!!!" she continued to stomp.
"I'm leaving," Remus said as he picked up his bags knowing that giving into her temper tantrum would only make things worse. "I love you Tirza," he called as he stepped toward the gates that would leave him to Hogsmeade and points unknown. Severus picked Tirza up and she buried her head in his shoulder. Dumbledore came up beside them and rubbed Tirza's back. "Don't cry sunshine, he'll visit, I know he will." "I told you he could come anytime he wishes and I just bet he'll come visit in the next couple of weeks" Severus said as they turned back toward the castle.
The next day, all of the things Tirza and Severus were taking to Snape Manor were packed and shrunken. Dumbledore was packed up as well, as he was heading to Italy for two weeks vacation. "Now, now, let's not have any tears," Dumbledore said as he picked Tirza up. Tirza sniffled and hugged him close. "I'll miss you grandpa," she told him. He kissed her cheek and cuddled her. "I'll miss you sunshine. But I'll come visit you, two weeks from today and I'll even have a present for you from Italy." At the mention of a present, Tirza smiled. "Really?" Albus nodded and chuckled. "Of course sunshine." He held her close for a few minutes, and then set her back down after one last kiss. "You have fun at your father's big house," he told her. "I love you." A moment later, he had apparated away.
Snape picked Tirza up and held her close. "Are you alright?" he asked. She nodded. "I'll be okay; let's go see your house. Maybe I can help you decorate some stuff!" Severus chuckled. "We'll see," he told her. He grabbed their shrunken luggage and apparated just outside a home that looked more like a castle, built out of bricks. It wasn't as big as Hogwarts, but was still much larger then any home Tirza had ever seen. "Wow, you live HERE?" Severus chuckled. "Well, it's not incredibly large, only forty rooms, but its home," he told her. "FORTY ROOMS?!?!" Tirza shouted. She took off and ran towards the door.
Four hours later, Tirza had combed every room in the house. She had discovered the kitchen and met the house elves; she found the library and marveled at the walls lined floor to ceiling with books. There were many bedrooms, a huge attic, a very sophisticated dining room, two living rooms, two offices and five bathrooms. The yard was a lush green paradise, complete with a pond and a hammock in the back. Her father's room, unsurprisingly was done in a forest green. The other bedrooms mostly were empty or full of sheet covered furniture. "You can pick any bedroom you like," Severus told her. He was thankful that the excitement of exploring the house was keeping her from missing her friends. She carefully examined all the bedrooms and finally chose one on the same floor as her father's, the third floor. It had a window seat that looked out over the backyard with lots of windows that filled the room with sunlight.
There was already a large brass bed in the room, along with a chest of drawers. Severus pulled out his wand and smiled at Tirza. "Just tell me how you want it." She giggled and looked around the room. "Can I have wall paper with the Cinderella glass slippers?" Wallpaper in a soft blue hue, decorated with strings of pearls and glittering glass slippers appeared on the wall. "Can I keep the wood floors?" Tirza asked. "Alright, let me fix them up for you," Severus said. The dusty, dirty, rough wooden floor became smooth and shining. Before long, lacy blue curtains adorned the windows, the window seat had a soft blue pad on it along with a glass slipper shaped pillow. A blue comforter with pumpkin coaches, glass slippers and Cinderella with her fairy godmother appeared on the bed, along with baby blue pillowcases with Princess written in gold lettering. Shelves went up on a wall for her videos, books and collector barbies. A glass slipper lamp sat on her desk that was decorated with pictures of Tirza and her family and friends. Posters of movies covered the walls and a stuffed chair shaped like a glass slipper sat beside the shelves.
"Come on, let's get some lunch," Severus said, taking Tirza back down to the kitchens. The dining room was too formal to eat in all the time, so they sat at a small table in the kitchen and ate the good food that the elves had prepared for them. "Daddy, what do you do with the attic?" "Storage," he told her quickly. Tirza shrugged and went back to eating. Little did she know that Severus had a big surprise in store for her!
"Wheeeeeee!" Tirza squealed. At her giggled, Snape looked up from the Daily Prophet and saw her sliding down the banister of the large staircase. He caught her in his arms as she reached the end. "You're going to break something doing that," he told her. Tirza giggled. "And most likely me if you fall on me," he added. "But daddy, I've ALWAYS wanted to do that! Can't I still do it?" Severus sighed and sat down with her on his lap. "Only if you tell me so I can have the area covered with some soft pads in case you fall, alright?" she nodded. "Dude, you are so cool!" she told him. He chuckled and kissed her forehead. "Are you ready for bed?" She nodded. "But I'm not tired yet," Tirza told him, and then yawned. Severus kissed her forehead and carried her up to her room.
"Tirza, I have a surprise for you," Severus told her the next morning. Tirza's eyes twinkled in excitement. "What is it? What is it?" she asked, bouncing around the table. "Stop bouncing and come with me." She followed him up the large staircase, all the way up to the attic. The door was no longer the plain, dark wood that it had been the day before. It was now covered in glittery stars and butterflies whose wings actually fluttered, with the words Tirza's Play House written in sparkling letters. Her dark eyes grew wide and Severus flung the door open. What Tirza saw set her to bouncing and hugging Severus at the same time. The large attic had been transformed into every little girl's dream of a play house. There was a sink with working water and a large china tea set in a miniature cabinet.
A set of bunk beds sat in one corner of the room and a miniature couch and dining table set was there as well. There were doll cradles and a doll high chair and playpen. There was a working stove like the old fashioned ones used in the days of little house on the prairie; it didn't get hot enough to burn, but was bewitched to warm up any food placed on or in it. A closet filled with shelves and pegs held all her dress up clothes and shoes and a fancy vanity with its own stool held her make-up and jewelry. "Oh my god, this is so cool!" Tirza exclaimed as she jumped into Severus' arms. "You did all this just for me?" He nodded and kissed her head. "Somebody told me how much little girls adored playhouses," Severus told her. She giggled. "Grandpa told you, didn't he?" "Yes, he mentioned it; several times in fact." He opened up a cupboard and Tirza saw that all of her favorite muggle snacks and pop and candy were in there, as well as some fancy drinks that she could use for tea parties; there was even a place for her many board games. "You're the bestest daddy ever," Tirza said, kissing his cheek. And she would show him that too, as Father's Day was just around the corner and she had BIG plans in mind for that day!
A/N: Father's Day is next, a visit from Grandpa and lots more fun coming up next! Stay tuned! Oh, if anyone would like me to email them the new chapters directly so they can review later and not have to fuss with FF.net except for reviews, email me and let me know! (medjaigurl@aol.com) I also got two flames, but you know what, I have over 700 reviews and readers that love the story, so I say (sticks out tongue).
Madame Moony: Thanks again for reviewing. It is sweet that Tirza and Hermione are close.
Devil of devastation: Welcome to the story and thanks for the review! Hope you will continue to enjoy it!
Fire 'N' Ice: She's starting to adjust to things better, getting her life to be a little less confusing and it's brining out her very great sense of humor. Well, she better be good some of the time or poor Severus will go crazy!
Harriet Potter: I plan on continuing for quite a while, don't you worry!
Miss L Kid: Hope to have next part up by Thursday, but will be up Saturday morning at the latest; gotta read the new Harry Potter!
Kenomee: Expect an invasion by the trio and Tirza will spend a few days at the burrow. Poor Severus when the trio comes, hee hee hee. And her birthday is August 19th (my wedding day!) and will be a blast!
Oasis Gir: Tirza is certainly a lovable little spaz! You ALMOST feel bad for Draco; ALMOST.
Sapphire: Nope, Snape wasn't told about the things on the train; she has to get away with things every once in a while!
CapriceAnn: Thanks!
Obsessedwithbritishpeople: There is lots of fun and adventure coming up for our darling Tirza! Some of it may land her in big trouble with Snape, but she'll have a lot of fun. And for those of you who are sad that Isabel and Snape didn't get together, don't worry; another prominent character will definitely get hooked up with someone! I've had lots of fun chatting with you!
Venus: Glad you liked!
LostSoul: All in all, I think Remus did a good job. I don't think I even would have lasted as long as he did! He is the King of Patience!
CrazyBlonde: Thanks for the compliments! I never thought I was a very good writer and then all my reviewers started telling me I was, LOL! Tirza will be getting a wand just before school starts.
TrekFear: Well, no plans for a Canadian character at the moment, but I will keep it in mind. Welcome to the story and thanks for reviewing! Hope you will keep enjoying it!
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Severus Snape: Glad you liked it! Wait until Tirza gets the Austin Powers trilogy for her birthday from AJ... Snape will go nuts!
Hugs to all! Love, Kerry
Most of the week was spent helping the teacher's pack up their things. Soon it was Friday, the day before the teachers would head home for the summer. Tirza was following Severus to lunch, when he started leading her outside. "Um, what are we doing?" she asked. "We've got a surprise for you," Severus told her. "What is it?" Tirza asked as she bounced along the corridor. "You'll see and quit bouncing your giving me a headache" Snape said with a chuckle. Tirza giggled as her lead her out quite a ways "Close your eyes now," Snape commanded gently. She closed her eyes, but he lightly covered them with his hand anyway. "We're going over this small ledge then you can open your eyes," Snape said as he gently helped her along. Tirza held his hand tightly. "Daddy, what are we doing?" "You'll see," Snape said as he gently helped her down the rest of the way. "Now open your eyes."
"Surprise!" Remus and Dumbledore said at the same time. She opened her eyes and saw them and run over to hug them, then sat beside them on the soft blanket. "I LOVE picnics!" "I knew you did and I figured this would be a great way to end your first year at Hogwarts," Snape said as he hugged her close. "I love you guys!" Tirza told them, lying out on the blanket. "Your dad planned the whole thing," Remus said as he began taking out the food. Tirza jumped up and gave Severus a big hug, before sitting back down
"I'm gonna miss you two so much," she says quietly, sandwiching herself between Remus and Dumbledore. "You two are gonna come visit me right?" "Of course" They both said as they dug into the delicious food. "Let's eat first then we'll play and talk," Severus suggested. All this attachment that Tirza had to Remus rather irked him; he could feel that jealous prick again.
Tirza happily munched on the muggle potato chips that had been bought especially for her. "These are excellent!" Dumbledore declared as he nibbled on the chips as well. "They are quiet good," Severus commented as he took a sip of some muggle soda. "That's the best kind; coke rules!" Tirza told him. "What is coke?" Severus asked as he studied the liquid he was drinking. "Um it's pop," she told him. "And why is it called that?" Severus questioned again. "I don't make pop. Ya wanna know, write them a letter or something," she replied with a giggle. "I just may cause I would like to see if I can reproduce it here" Severus stated. Tirza giggled. "My dad's gonna be a caffeine addict!"
"I hope not because the students can't handle anymore of Snape," Remus laughed as Severus glared daggers at him. Tirza doubled over with laughter and Remus started tickling her. "For your information Mr. know-it-all I would like to be able to reproduce it for Tirza without having to go to great lengths to get it" Snape snapped. "Would my little sunshine maybe come spend a few days this summer with me?" Dumbledore asked when Remus stopped tickling her. "Your father would be welcome to of course." "Sure change the subject," Snape grumbled. "Of course she can Albus although after a few weeks alone with me she may not want me to come."
Tirza giggled and kissed Snape. "Course I want you to come!" She told Severus. "Always." "I'm glad you think so," Snape sighed as he looked at his happy daughter "Ron wrote me yesterday and said his mom said we could come stay at the burrow for a few days when Harry and Hermione are there," Tirza told Snape "I received a letter from Mrs. Weasley yesterday inviting you to come spend the end of summer with them" Snape commented.
"Who's up for a game?" Remus announced as he saw that the conversations were slowing down. "I guess so," Severus said as Tirza d ragged him up from the ground. "What shall we play?" "I dunno. Uncle Remus always knows good games," Tirza said, turning to look at Remus "How about hide and seek or tag?" Remus questioned. "I like tag!" Tirza announced. "Grandpa gonna play too?" "Sure I'm game" Albus said as he got off the ground. Tirza tapped Severus and took off. "Your it daddy!" she squealed as she ran. "I'm what?" Severus questioned as he watched everyone take off. "You're it and that means you gotta tag someone," Remus explained as he raced off. Tirza hoisted herself up a tree. "Can't catch me!" she taunted. Dumbledore and Remus stood there, waiting for Snape to move. "Tirza get down please before you fall" Severus cautioned as he raced over.
"Not until you come tag me!" "If I have to climb up there you'll be sorry," Snape stated as he looked up at her. Tirza stuck her tongue out at Severus. "nah nah na boo boo! You can't get me!" Tirza didn't realize that he was absolutely serious and continued to stay right where she was. Dumbledore and Remus watched tentatively, wondering whether or not Severus was serious. "You're in for it now" Snape sneered as he grabbed her and put her back on the ground. Tirza looked startled at the anger she heard in his voice. "You scared the hell out of me. I can't believe you'd risk your life again!" Snape said as he swatted her bottom a couple of times. Tears welled up in Tirza's eyes and she rubbed her bottom. "I was just playing!" she whined. She started walking away from Snape and Remus came over to her and gathered her in his arms. Snape became livid with jealousy as he saw Remus hug her.
"I asked you to get down and you know better than to disobey me," Snape shot back hotly. Dumbledore put a hand on Severus' shoulder. "Severus, it was part of the game, she didn't realize you were serious," he told the younger wizard softly. "I know but she could have been seriously hurt," Snape stated. Dumbledore shook his head. "I understand, but I don't think Tirza does." Both looked over where Remus was still hugging Tirza, who was sniffling. "You should go explain to her." "Severus she is fine and I think you should apologize," Remus said firmly. "What for?" Severus shot back. "You were wrong in yelling at her because she was just playing and you have really hurt her feelings," Remus said. Dumbledore nodded. "You of all people, Severus, know how sensitive she is. She will understand if you explain it to her."
Severus went over to Tirza who was lying on the blanket again. "Sweetheart I'm sorry for yelling at you but you really scared me," Severus said quietly, kissing her head. "After all that has happened to you this year I don't think I could take anything else." Tirza nodded and threw her arms around Severus' neck. "I'm sorry daddy, I thought you were joking. I woulda come down, but I didn't know you meant it." "I'm sorry I got so mad baby but I just couldn't stand the thought of anything happening to you here at the beginning of summer," Severus sighed as he kissed the top of her head. Tirza giggled. "But I can climb trees, right? If you're watching? You could climb them with me!" she exclaimed. "Yes you can climb trees but I'll stay on the ground and watch you," Severus said as he hugged her close. She smiled and hugged him tight. "Can we play tag again?" she asked. "As long as you say out of trees you can." Sev sighed.
"How about hide and seek this time?" Dumbledore suggested. Tirza giggled and ran off. "You're still it daddy, count to 100!" "Okay 1........100" Severus counted as he hid his eyes. "Ready or not here I come." "Shhhh Tirza you'll give us away," Remus said as Tirza giggled. "I found you!" Snape shouted as he came around the tree they were hiding behind. Tirza giggled and jumped on his back. "I want a piggy back ride, please!" "Sure where to?" Snape asked. Tirza kissed his head. "Anywhere!" she told him happily.
Remus stood back with Dumbledore and watched as Severus raced around with Tirza on his back. "Those too are really cute," Remus commented. "You'll miss her won't you?" Albus questioned. Remus nodded. "Well, let's face it. I'll probably never marry and have kids because of the bite and Tirza makes a great surrogate daughter....I really enjoy being uncle Remus to her. She's a sweetheart." "You never know about that marriage thing," Albus said with a twinkle in his eye.
"NO don't leave!" Tirza screamed as Remus finished shrinking his bags. "I'll see you soon I promise," Remus said as he dropped down to his knees to give her a bear hug. "Can't daddy and I come too?" she insisted, hugging him tight. "No angel I wish you could but where I'm going is no place for a young lady," Remus sighed as he felt tears come to his eyes. "Tirza, Remus can come visit us anytime he wishes and I promise you can owl him as often as you like," Severus said softly as he tried to pry them apart. "It's not fair!" she shouted, a temper tantrum on the way, her feet stomping. "Either stop that now or we will leave immediately," Severus said in his warning tone. "Angel please don't act this way," Remus said quietly. "I DON"T CARE!" Tirza shouted. "I want him to stay, he has to stay!!!" she continued to stomp.
"I'm leaving," Remus said as he picked up his bags knowing that giving into her temper tantrum would only make things worse. "I love you Tirza," he called as he stepped toward the gates that would leave him to Hogsmeade and points unknown. Severus picked Tirza up and she buried her head in his shoulder. Dumbledore came up beside them and rubbed Tirza's back. "Don't cry sunshine, he'll visit, I know he will." "I told you he could come anytime he wishes and I just bet he'll come visit in the next couple of weeks" Severus said as they turned back toward the castle.
The next day, all of the things Tirza and Severus were taking to Snape Manor were packed and shrunken. Dumbledore was packed up as well, as he was heading to Italy for two weeks vacation. "Now, now, let's not have any tears," Dumbledore said as he picked Tirza up. Tirza sniffled and hugged him close. "I'll miss you grandpa," she told him. He kissed her cheek and cuddled her. "I'll miss you sunshine. But I'll come visit you, two weeks from today and I'll even have a present for you from Italy." At the mention of a present, Tirza smiled. "Really?" Albus nodded and chuckled. "Of course sunshine." He held her close for a few minutes, and then set her back down after one last kiss. "You have fun at your father's big house," he told her. "I love you." A moment later, he had apparated away.
Snape picked Tirza up and held her close. "Are you alright?" he asked. She nodded. "I'll be okay; let's go see your house. Maybe I can help you decorate some stuff!" Severus chuckled. "We'll see," he told her. He grabbed their shrunken luggage and apparated just outside a home that looked more like a castle, built out of bricks. It wasn't as big as Hogwarts, but was still much larger then any home Tirza had ever seen. "Wow, you live HERE?" Severus chuckled. "Well, it's not incredibly large, only forty rooms, but its home," he told her. "FORTY ROOMS?!?!" Tirza shouted. She took off and ran towards the door.
Four hours later, Tirza had combed every room in the house. She had discovered the kitchen and met the house elves; she found the library and marveled at the walls lined floor to ceiling with books. There were many bedrooms, a huge attic, a very sophisticated dining room, two living rooms, two offices and five bathrooms. The yard was a lush green paradise, complete with a pond and a hammock in the back. Her father's room, unsurprisingly was done in a forest green. The other bedrooms mostly were empty or full of sheet covered furniture. "You can pick any bedroom you like," Severus told her. He was thankful that the excitement of exploring the house was keeping her from missing her friends. She carefully examined all the bedrooms and finally chose one on the same floor as her father's, the third floor. It had a window seat that looked out over the backyard with lots of windows that filled the room with sunlight.
There was already a large brass bed in the room, along with a chest of drawers. Severus pulled out his wand and smiled at Tirza. "Just tell me how you want it." She giggled and looked around the room. "Can I have wall paper with the Cinderella glass slippers?" Wallpaper in a soft blue hue, decorated with strings of pearls and glittering glass slippers appeared on the wall. "Can I keep the wood floors?" Tirza asked. "Alright, let me fix them up for you," Severus said. The dusty, dirty, rough wooden floor became smooth and shining. Before long, lacy blue curtains adorned the windows, the window seat had a soft blue pad on it along with a glass slipper shaped pillow. A blue comforter with pumpkin coaches, glass slippers and Cinderella with her fairy godmother appeared on the bed, along with baby blue pillowcases with Princess written in gold lettering. Shelves went up on a wall for her videos, books and collector barbies. A glass slipper lamp sat on her desk that was decorated with pictures of Tirza and her family and friends. Posters of movies covered the walls and a stuffed chair shaped like a glass slipper sat beside the shelves.
"Come on, let's get some lunch," Severus said, taking Tirza back down to the kitchens. The dining room was too formal to eat in all the time, so they sat at a small table in the kitchen and ate the good food that the elves had prepared for them. "Daddy, what do you do with the attic?" "Storage," he told her quickly. Tirza shrugged and went back to eating. Little did she know that Severus had a big surprise in store for her!
"Wheeeeeee!" Tirza squealed. At her giggled, Snape looked up from the Daily Prophet and saw her sliding down the banister of the large staircase. He caught her in his arms as she reached the end. "You're going to break something doing that," he told her. Tirza giggled. "And most likely me if you fall on me," he added. "But daddy, I've ALWAYS wanted to do that! Can't I still do it?" Severus sighed and sat down with her on his lap. "Only if you tell me so I can have the area covered with some soft pads in case you fall, alright?" she nodded. "Dude, you are so cool!" she told him. He chuckled and kissed her forehead. "Are you ready for bed?" She nodded. "But I'm not tired yet," Tirza told him, and then yawned. Severus kissed her forehead and carried her up to her room.
"Tirza, I have a surprise for you," Severus told her the next morning. Tirza's eyes twinkled in excitement. "What is it? What is it?" she asked, bouncing around the table. "Stop bouncing and come with me." She followed him up the large staircase, all the way up to the attic. The door was no longer the plain, dark wood that it had been the day before. It was now covered in glittery stars and butterflies whose wings actually fluttered, with the words Tirza's Play House written in sparkling letters. Her dark eyes grew wide and Severus flung the door open. What Tirza saw set her to bouncing and hugging Severus at the same time. The large attic had been transformed into every little girl's dream of a play house. There was a sink with working water and a large china tea set in a miniature cabinet.
A set of bunk beds sat in one corner of the room and a miniature couch and dining table set was there as well. There were doll cradles and a doll high chair and playpen. There was a working stove like the old fashioned ones used in the days of little house on the prairie; it didn't get hot enough to burn, but was bewitched to warm up any food placed on or in it. A closet filled with shelves and pegs held all her dress up clothes and shoes and a fancy vanity with its own stool held her make-up and jewelry. "Oh my god, this is so cool!" Tirza exclaimed as she jumped into Severus' arms. "You did all this just for me?" He nodded and kissed her head. "Somebody told me how much little girls adored playhouses," Severus told her. She giggled. "Grandpa told you, didn't he?" "Yes, he mentioned it; several times in fact." He opened up a cupboard and Tirza saw that all of her favorite muggle snacks and pop and candy were in there, as well as some fancy drinks that she could use for tea parties; there was even a place for her many board games. "You're the bestest daddy ever," Tirza said, kissing his cheek. And she would show him that too, as Father's Day was just around the corner and she had BIG plans in mind for that day!
A/N: Father's Day is next, a visit from Grandpa and lots more fun coming up next! Stay tuned! Oh, if anyone would like me to email them the new chapters directly so they can review later and not have to fuss with FF.net except for reviews, email me and let me know! (medjaigurl@aol.com) I also got two flames, but you know what, I have over 700 reviews and readers that love the story, so I say (sticks out tongue).
Madame Moony: Thanks again for reviewing. It is sweet that Tirza and Hermione are close.
Devil of devastation: Welcome to the story and thanks for the review! Hope you will continue to enjoy it!
Fire 'N' Ice: She's starting to adjust to things better, getting her life to be a little less confusing and it's brining out her very great sense of humor. Well, she better be good some of the time or poor Severus will go crazy!
Harriet Potter: I plan on continuing for quite a while, don't you worry!
Miss L Kid: Hope to have next part up by Thursday, but will be up Saturday morning at the latest; gotta read the new Harry Potter!
Kenomee: Expect an invasion by the trio and Tirza will spend a few days at the burrow. Poor Severus when the trio comes, hee hee hee. And her birthday is August 19th (my wedding day!) and will be a blast!
Oasis Gir: Tirza is certainly a lovable little spaz! You ALMOST feel bad for Draco; ALMOST.
Sapphire: Nope, Snape wasn't told about the things on the train; she has to get away with things every once in a while!
CapriceAnn: Thanks!
Obsessedwithbritishpeople: There is lots of fun and adventure coming up for our darling Tirza! Some of it may land her in big trouble with Snape, but she'll have a lot of fun. And for those of you who are sad that Isabel and Snape didn't get together, don't worry; another prominent character will definitely get hooked up with someone! I've had lots of fun chatting with you!
Venus: Glad you liked!
LostSoul: All in all, I think Remus did a good job. I don't think I even would have lasted as long as he did! He is the King of Patience!
CrazyBlonde: Thanks for the compliments! I never thought I was a very good writer and then all my reviewers started telling me I was, LOL! Tirza will be getting a wand just before school starts.
TrekFear: Well, no plans for a Canadian character at the moment, but I will keep it in mind. Welcome to the story and thanks for reviewing! Hope you will keep enjoying it!
Luinthoron: Glad you liked it!
Severus Snape: Glad you liked it! Wait until Tirza gets the Austin Powers trilogy for her birthday from AJ... Snape will go nuts!
Hugs to all! Love, Kerry
