Did Snape really choose to become a Death Eater, and just why did Voldemort
offer Lily freedom in return for sacrificing Harry? Promises are made and
kept, leading to a lifetime of guilt for Severus Snape, and a secret that
must be kept at all costs. A very short, complete
Snape/Lily/Harry/Voldemortt fic. Please read and review.
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Prologue - The Beginning
"So it is true then, you are with child Irina?"
"Yes My Lord." The dark haired woman kneeling before him answered without raising her head.
"And is it true also that the child is mine?"
"Yes My Lord. There is no doubt."
"No doubt? How can you be so certain Irina? Surely there is a possibility that it is your husband's?"
"No My Lord."
Voldemort chuckled at this. He could imagine EXACTLY how frustrated Daniel Snape would be at having sexual favours withheld from him by his wife. He was quite surprised that he had stood for it.
"You have done well Irina." He offered his hand and helped the woman to her feet. "Does Daniel know?"
"Yes My Lord."
"And?"
"While the thought of acting as a father to your child hardly fills my husband with enthusiasm, My Lord, he is willing to accept the burden until you choose to accept it yourself."
Voldemort chuckled again, enthusiasm was the last thing her husband would be filled with when told of her pregnancy particularly when the identity of the father was made known. Daniel Snape was, at best, a reluctant servant, unlike his loyal wife. "Excellent. You will both be well rewarded for your sacrifice when the time comes and I have risen to power and rid the world of Muggles and Muggle Lovers."
"Thank you My Lord, but that will not be necessary. The only reward I desire is to know that you will recognise your son when he comes of age and accept him as a Death Eater. The knowledge that I bore him will be ample reward."
Voldemort nodded. "You are a loyal servant Irina, and a truly wise woman.. I am glad your husband has accepted the situation without complaint. Rest assured that I will accept, and recognise, my son. When the time is right he will take is rightful place at my right hand."
"Thank you My Lord. You are both gracious and generous."
"You may leave me now Irina." Voldemort dismissed the woman who was carrying his child. "Return to your husband. Take pride in the responsibility you have taken upon yourself. You will not be called again until after the child's birth. Your obligations have been sufficiently fulfilled by the news you have brought me today."
"Thank you My Lord. It is a pleasure to provide this service for you." Irina apparated away, happy to know that He would accept her child, happy to know that Her child would one day sit at the right hand of the Dark Lord.
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Prologue - The Beginning
"So it is true then, you are with child Irina?"
"Yes My Lord." The dark haired woman kneeling before him answered without raising her head.
"And is it true also that the child is mine?"
"Yes My Lord. There is no doubt."
"No doubt? How can you be so certain Irina? Surely there is a possibility that it is your husband's?"
"No My Lord."
Voldemort chuckled at this. He could imagine EXACTLY how frustrated Daniel Snape would be at having sexual favours withheld from him by his wife. He was quite surprised that he had stood for it.
"You have done well Irina." He offered his hand and helped the woman to her feet. "Does Daniel know?"
"Yes My Lord."
"And?"
"While the thought of acting as a father to your child hardly fills my husband with enthusiasm, My Lord, he is willing to accept the burden until you choose to accept it yourself."
Voldemort chuckled again, enthusiasm was the last thing her husband would be filled with when told of her pregnancy particularly when the identity of the father was made known. Daniel Snape was, at best, a reluctant servant, unlike his loyal wife. "Excellent. You will both be well rewarded for your sacrifice when the time comes and I have risen to power and rid the world of Muggles and Muggle Lovers."
"Thank you My Lord, but that will not be necessary. The only reward I desire is to know that you will recognise your son when he comes of age and accept him as a Death Eater. The knowledge that I bore him will be ample reward."
Voldemort nodded. "You are a loyal servant Irina, and a truly wise woman.. I am glad your husband has accepted the situation without complaint. Rest assured that I will accept, and recognise, my son. When the time is right he will take is rightful place at my right hand."
"Thank you My Lord. You are both gracious and generous."
"You may leave me now Irina." Voldemort dismissed the woman who was carrying his child. "Return to your husband. Take pride in the responsibility you have taken upon yourself. You will not be called again until after the child's birth. Your obligations have been sufficiently fulfilled by the news you have brought me today."
"Thank you My Lord. It is a pleasure to provide this service for you." Irina apparated away, happy to know that He would accept her child, happy to know that Her child would one day sit at the right hand of the Dark Lord.
