Chapter 4 Secrets
Lucius paced around waiting for his weekly owl form Draco telling him about the week. For the past 6 week Draco has been sending an owl every Sunday telling his father about Professor Potter. Lucius was just waiting for her to slip out that one time before exposing her to the world. His time had come. Draco's Letter came and luscious opened it only to find what he had been waiting for.
Dear Father
I am writing to tell you that Professor Potter will be leaving Hogwarts for the weekend to go visit some old friends. Other then that things are how they have been
Your Heir
Draco Malfoy
This is what he had been waiting for. He was going to get her for sure
Morgana and Dumbledore had made plans to catch Lucius once and for all. This is why it was known around the whole school that She was going to visit some old friends this weekend. Morgana knew that by now Draco would have informed his father of this. Now to make sure the plan works she needed to talk to Severus. But would he listen to her.
Severus was correcting paper in his Office when Dumbledore walked in and asked for him to come to his office. Severus cleaned up and went there only to find Morgana sitting there waiting for him
" Where is Dumbledore"
" Somewhere, most likely the kitchen getting more lemon drops" Morgan replied " Why don't you have a seat, we need to talk"
" I would rather not." Severus heads for the door
" Wait you don't know the whole story" Morgana pleads with him to stay
" Fine but you better be quick about it"
Morgana goes on to explain about everything. By the end Dumbledore has made his way back to his office, just in time.
" So that's what happened. Why didn't you tell me that earlier?"
" I wasn't sure how you were going to take it all"
" I see you two have worked things out" Dumbledore states as he drops another lemon drop in his mouth.
" Yes, she has finally explained everything. But what if this plan doesn't work. Then what?" Severus asked
" It will work as long as you stay out of it." Morgana states.
" Alright then, Morgana you should be off. We will see you soon."
"Goodbye Dumbledore, ….Severus" Morgana says as she walks about the door
" Why are you letting her do this, We both know how dangerous this is"
" Severus my boy, in due time you will know why. But for now let us wish her the best" Dumbledore said with that twinkle in his eye.
Morgana was able to pull the plan off perfectly. She retained few injuries and was able to send Lucius to Azkaban for the next 10 years. When she finally returned to Classes three weeks later. There were many questions and for the first time in her life she was able to freely answer them.
"So is it true that you caught Lucius Malfoy red handed"
" Well he was RED handed if that's what you mean" Morgana answered
Many questions like this came form all of her younger classes but when the 7th years came no one spoke.
Malfoy finally stood up and said
" Thank you so much for what you have done Professor, If it wasn't for you I might not ever see my mother again."
Everyone in class was surprised. Malfoy was glad to get rid of his father. Malfoy became a much happier person from that day on and he seemed to change now that her was allowed to talk to his mother for the first time since he arrived at Hogwarts.
Christmas Holiday was coming and students were busy packing stuff up to go home. Harry, Ron , Hermione all decided to stay. They wanted to get to know Professor Potter better. When the students who were going home were gone everyone seemed to relax even Professor Snape. Morgana spend a lot of time with Harry and his friends but Severus didn't mind. On Christmas Eve, Severus went up to the Astronomy tower to watch the stars.
"Why I didn't expect to see anyone else up here?" Morgana stated as Snape turned around
"Its quite alright, this is our spot?" Severus said as he gesture for her to join him.
Morgana came up
"Tell me about the stars"
"With pleasure"
Morgana watched as Severus pointed out the stars like he did when they were younger but all she did was stare into those deep black eyes of his wishing to hold the power to open them once more. Severus turned to look at her but she looked straight back.
" Someone isn't paying attention is she" Severus teased
" Well how can I when I cant stop thinking about my teacher" Morgana teased back
" Then I think we have a problem. Seeing how I cant teach you since you're the only star I want to study."
Severus pulled Morgana closer and he brushed his hand across her face. Morgana new why she had fallen in love with him in the first place. Severus tried with all his might not to exclaim to the world that the women he loved was finally back in his arms where she belonged. With one embrace they both new that they were going to let nothing stand in their way ever again. As the watched the moon in the sky the cold breeze blew by and Severus held her even closer. As the gazed into each other eye they knew they were still as deeply in love as they were when they were kids. Severus pulled Morgana close as to never lose her again as he gentle kissed her. She returned his kiss with all the passion that they once shared. This was one night of passion that would be worry free.
Harry, Ron and Hermione woke up the next day to find the common room filled with gifts. After opening the once from family they headed down toe the Great Hall for breakfast. It was empty but they liked it like that. Harry was hopping to see his aunt as to give her his gift.
The sun woke Severus up for a deep sleep. He looked at the woman in his arms and new that this was the best morning of his life. He gave his love a gentle kiss.
"Good morning my love"
"Morning. I think we should head down to breakfast before Dumbledore gets any ideas."
The quickly dressed and headed down the stairs to the Great Hall. Severus looked back and remembered that this tower has been so good to them. Upon entering the Great hall Dumbledore looked at Severus with a twinkle in his eye. Severus knew that the old man was up to something. A short while later Morgana walked in so as not to make anyone notice that she was still dressed in what she had on last night. As she looked up to Dumbledore he still had that twinkle in his eye and she knew that he knew what had happened.
" Happy Christmas Harry" Morgana said as she gave Harry a hug
" Aunt Morgana I have something for you" Harry said as he handed her a box
" It wonderful" Morgana exclaimed as she pulled out the family crest that was given to Harry when he was born.
" I know its just a copy but I thought you might like to have it"
" It wonderful Harry. I would give u you r gift but I have left it in my room. We can retrieve it later"
With that Morgana headed up to the head table to sit and eat breakfast. With most of the staff gone for break Severus and Morgana sat next to Dumbledore.
" So how was your evening Severus" Dumbledore asked with twinkle as he watch Severus watching Morgana talk to Harry.
" Oh it was alright" Severus said turning his attention back to his food
After breakfast Morgan whispered something into Severus' ear before leaving with Harry and friends to go retrieve their gifts. Severus watched in the corner until they left and then making sure no one noticed entered Morgana's chambers
"I thought they would never leave Love" Severus said as he placed his hands around her
"Well I tried but they kept talking." Morgan grasping on to his hands before she turned around to kiss him. They shared a passionate kiss for a long time before Severus broke away.
" Love, I have been wanted to ask you this for a long time now and I think, its time I get a answer."
That night at dinner everyone is sitting at one table. Harry is sitting next to his aunt and Severus is sitting across for her next to Dumbledore.
" Well I would say that this day could not get much better"
" I agree Dumbledore" Morgana states smiling at Severus
" This truly is a good day" Severus states with a slight grin
Harry takes notice of how Severus is acting to his aunt. He wonders if this goes beyond just friends
" So Aunt Morgana, how come you aren't married yet?" Harry asked
"Well first off, I was going to be until I disappeared but now I don't see what not."
" Well, I think it's a wonderful idea waiting this long." Hermione piped in
"Yeah at least now most guys are taken unless their abnormal" Ron responded
" well for you information not all the good ones are taken. At least not yet" Morgana replies "Most of the good ones wait around until the right girl come to them"
"Well maybe, that's what Professor Snape has been doing then" Ron winked at Severus
" That's enough" Severus said firmly,
" Oh Severus, let them have their fun. Remember we were once their age" Morgana smiled cheerfully
" Well alright, as long as Mr. Weasley stays out of my personal business we are fine."
" Well how is that supposed to happen. He is my nephews best friends he's going to fine out somehow" Morgana said as she moved her hand in front of Harry.
" Is that what I think it is" Harry said cheerfully
" I see you have finally doesn't it then. So I offer my congratulations and I hope you will being giving him a Heir soon. Wouldn't want to family name to die out would we? Dumbledore said smiling at Severus
" I think not but I might want to wait a little longer it has been a long time" Morgana replied
" So who is it? The three friend asked in unison
"Why you looking at him" Morgana smiled