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Summary: Severus Snape reminces upon why he truly hates Sirius Black and James Potter and why he take sit out on the only living being that meant anything to either. A mere glimpse into the Slytherin Prince we all love an worship.
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Chapter Two
Their First Kiss
Severus sat uncomfortably in the Black' parlor, he had been coming with Lucius to see Mr. Black almost everyday since he first met Trivia. His body clenched painfully upon hearing Trivia laugh from upstairs. He didn't want to be sitting here listening to Lucius; he wanted to be upstairs feeling her soft, warm lips mingling with his. It had been two weeks since they first met and Severus had already received permission from Trivia's father to court her. Of course he hadn't planned to do so, so quickly but when Sirius has tried to convince his little sister to date Remus Lupin (who supposedly was head over heels for her) he had to act quickly. Instinctively he rubbed his left forearm through his long black robes; his mark still stung from last night raid. His thoughts drifted back to Trivia, he wondered briefly if with all of his trips to Hogsmeade, to meet with fellow Death Eaters, he'd be able to make time to sneak her out of Hogwarts every now and then.
"Severus, go ahead and get out of here. You're not being much use pining over there in the corner," Lucius rolled his eyes and tried desperately to hide a smile from his friend.
Jumping up with unintentional enthusiasm, Severus tried not to race out of the parlor. With a flick of his wand and a swift incantation he conjured up a large bouquet of honking daffodils, Trivia's favorite flower. Today was her 17th birthday and he wanted to stick to Black tradition and make it positively wonderful for her. He started up the stairs with his billowing robes flowing behind him when he suddenly stopped on the second step. She was standing there looking at him with stars in her eyes. Her hair was fiery red today sitting against emerald colored satin robes. She bounded down the stairs happily and into his arms. Sweeping her up and swinging her around Severus held on to her tight. He buried his face in to her thick silky hair and held on to her. It had been a long time since he'd felt anything but hatred and distrust for anyone, but he could honestly say that he loved Trivia, she made him forget the horrors of his childhood.
"So what are we doing today?" Her blue eyes sparkled as she looked at him totally unaware of just how much he cared about her.
"I thought that we would celebrate your birthday, after all you didn't expect me to forget now did you?"
He watched an adorable blush steel up her cheeks as he handed her the bouquet, which of course started honking right away making her laugh, "I can't believe you remembered."
With his body giving another painful clench and him trying to hide his arousal he watched her slender legs peek out from under her robes as she handed the flowers to Kreacher and told him what to do with them. It only took him a moment to sweep her to the fireplace to floo them to Diagon Alley. Apparently according to Black tradition, every birthday Trivia was taken to Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor for a sundae and then taken to whatever one shop she wanted to go to pick out her birthday present. Severus planned on following that tradition to the letter and lavishing her with whatever gift she wanted. It was helpful when your abusive father died and left you his entire fortune.
Chocolate and raspberries was the sundae she picked, fortunately or unfortunately (he couldn't decide), Severus quickly found out that there was no way for his small Trivia to finish and entire sundae by herself and he was enlisted to help her finish it. As they talked he didn't notice Trivia's sapphire gaze take in every aspect of him. His shoulder-length ebony hair was well groomed and tied back with a leather thong, he was no longer as pale as he was in school but had strong, tanned features in a chiseled face that never let on his emotions, but his eyes were what tugged at her heart. He had glittering beetle-black eyes that shined when he looked at her. He had changed a lot since his fifth year at Hogwarts, but she knew she wouldn't have cared even if he hadn't. She had had a crush on him for years and he never knew it. And if she had her way, he never would.
"So what is it this year that you want for you birthday, price is no problem?" He spoke with such confidence she couldn't help but smile.
Her eyes shifted around at he shops along the street as she tried to think of something, "Hmm...what about.....Sirius!"
He barely had time to react as Trivia leapt from the table and ran down the few steps that led from the small patio to the street and into her oldest brother's waiting arms. It had been months since she'd last seen him. They'd been very close when they were young but their views on life differed as they grew up and their bond had been severed.
"Happy Birthday, shortstack! I figured you'd be here but not on a date, who's your-," Sirius' eyes narrowed when he recognized her date, he sneered, "Why hello 'Snivellus'."
Severus returned the sneer, "Black."
Trivia's heart dropped when she heard the animosity between her brother and her beau. Turning she locked gazes with Remus but quickly looked away, she hated how he looked at her.
"I'd hate to think that you're still trying to court my sister."
"And I'd hate to think that you're still alive...pity that I must though." Severus walked down the steps and held back a triumphant smile when Trivia willing took his hand in hers.
Sirius watched the exchange between the two of them but felt James' retraining hand on his shoulder, "He's bad news, Trivia."
"So are you." She countered wanting to sting her brother's pride.
"Everybody knows what he is." Lily made the mistake of speaking.
Trivia stiffened and glared at the muggle. She knew that Severus was a Death Eater but she didn't care, "One could say the same about you."
Seeing a fight starting to emerge and not wanting her birthday ruined, Severus tugged on her hand and summoning every ounce of self-control he had, steered her away from her brother's gang, "come on we still have to find you your present."
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Trivia's small frame stood nestled into the crook of Severus' shoulder as they stared up at the storm clouds that night. She hadn't said much since the encounter in Diagon Alley. Glancing down at her, Severus saw just how innocent she was and it warmed his heart, she was willing to accept everything about him, no questions. He tightened his arm around her as if giving her a comforting hug and inhaled slightly when she laid her head against his chest in response.
"Thank you for today. I really did have a good time with you."
He smiled at her attempt to apologize for not speaking much, smiling he brushed his lips across her forehead, "I'm glad I was able to do it for you. I would very much like to join you in making those potions from your new book sometime."
A quiet laugh escaped from her, he had bought her a 30 galleon potions book that had every known potion ever created in it, and replied quietly, and replied quietly, "I wouldn't have it any other way, Severus."
"It's late you should get inside."
She sighed sadly; she didn't want her time with him to end. But school started in only two weeks and she needed to get used to waking up early again, she merely snuggled into his arms more, "Will you come see me before school starts??"
He frowned slightly to himself. The Dark Lord had summoned him for a mission that would take almost the rest of the holidays. But her pleading had his heart in her hands, "The week before the train leaves, I'll be here with you."
He watched fascinated as he lips formed a gentle smile, apparently happy with his answer. Turning to face him she leaned up to kiss his cheek. But he had other plans. He had waited long enough, had been patient enough, had been understanding of her innocence. He wanted this.
As her lips made to touch his cheek, he turned his head and slightly captured her full lips with his. Her hands grasped his tightly as she was not expecting it but suddenly she relaxed and curled her arms around his neck. She was the one to deepen the kiss, not him. Severus felt a wave of relief go through him as he pulled her closer to him gently and found her tongue with his realizing her had never felt so complete. A growl escaped into the kiss with him demanding her more than ever. Hearing her very quiet, innocent whimper of need, Severus was brought back to reality and reluctantly pulled away, both of them struggling to regain their breath. He liked the way she looked with her lips swollen, cheeks red and her eyes full of a lover's dream.
He smiled softly and kissed her cheek, gently pushing her towards her front door he watched her walk away as if floating in a dream. Right then and there, he knew. This girl, the one girl who accepted every flaw and inadequacy, the girl he loved, he was going to marry.
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What memory will Snape recall next?
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