The love of a child

Chapter thirty one – Keeping up one end of the bargin

Harry and Severus despite some issues that had surfaced of late decided that it was about time that they went out for the day; the house Snape knew would wait for a while, however today was not to be that happy day, first they needed to get everything sorted out with Voldermort, Leontyne and Molly. The latter two had come back from breakfast to find Harry ready to go, not only that but he was clearly taking no risks. He had slipped an athame into his boot as a safety precaution. Severus would be remaining behind with the children as Draco was no where to be seen.

"Are you sure you're going to be alright?" Severus asked, it was only natural that he was worried about his husband and the father of his children.

"Don't worry baby, I'll be alright that I promise to you, take good care of our girls, three can be a lot to handle on your own are you sure you'll be able to manage without some help?"

"I'm sure if needed I'd have the whole castle rushing to aid me in the care of their hero's children, you have nothing to worry about, no you had better be going before I change my mind and refuse to let you out of my sight."

"There will plenty of time for that when I get back Sev, I will see you later." The two shared a brief parting kiss that made it harder for Harry to leave. However this was something that had to be done. Checking that he was armed with his wand and a couple of other weapons he through some floo powder into the fire and stepped inside, he was soon followed by Leontyne and then last but not least Molly.

They stepped out of the homely and surprisingly welcoming sitting room. It was empty but that was unsurprising. Harry caught Leontyne who stumbled as she stepped out of the fireplace; he was also not the biggest fan of floo powder due to bad experiences.

"Wait here." Harry instructed. "I'll be back in a second." He then ventured out into the hallway which was caked in dust and grime of all sorts. There didn't appear to be any deatheaters about, that he was glad, he wasn't in the mood for a fight but that wouldn't stop him if he had too. "Voldermort." He shouted up the stairs, he could hear movement but didn't dare go up in case it was a trap. "Your three hours starts in two minutes." He warned before returning to the sitting room where Leontyne and daughter stood looking nervously about.

"What's happening?" Harry was asked, he shrugged in response.

Harry handed them a necklace each, he had thought about this earlier just before they had left. "If anything happens say the activation word 'Buckbeak' and it will transport you back to my chambers at Hogwarts, alert Severus and he will send help immediately."

"Do you think that that will be necessary?"

"When you are in my position constantly you learn to be cautious, when your not it generally costs lives, I'm not willing to put the two of you t risk to settle scores that should have been dead and buried by now. I am going to fight for a normal life, there is no way that won't but not if the price is too high."

A few seconds later Voldermort appeared, he had never looked much better than death but today it just seemed that he appeared worse. He inclined his head in greeting to Harry and then both his daughter and grandchild. Harry could have sworn that the sight of them had brought a tear to his red eyes.

"Do you want me to stay?" Harry asked Leontyne. "I won't be far; you can call if you need me." Leontyne looked as if she wasn't sure, she didn't want to insult the dark Lord by saying yes but she felt safer knowing that Harry was in the same room. "I'll be in the other room, don't worry, nothing will happen to you."

Harry placed a reassuring hand on her should her before leaving them alone. He couldn't bare to go back into the kitchen, not after what had happened in there the day before.

Instead he chose to sit on the bottom step which creaked under his weight, his back was still fairly sore but only when he moved too much. He couldn't help but think over all of the good times that he and Severus had. The time was soon rushing by and he had a smile on his face.

I know that chapters aren't coming out that quickly but it's hard with my college work and I'm so behind it's not funny. Still haven't caught up on sleep, that I am going to do now, your just lucky that I kept myself awake enough to write this for you. Please review, show your gratitude. Xxx.