Chapter 5 Love at last

"Your going to marry Professor Snape" Harry exclaimed

"Yes I am"

"Oh, tell us all about it" Hermione exclaimed with joy.

"Well, it all started back before I was a student here"

Flashback

It was after crewfew but Severus knew that he need to find her. He needed to know that Malfoy hadn't taken her. He turned the corner and found her bloody and beaten. He was worried about her. Knowing that Malfoy had jest been there he wanted to know if he had. Severus gently picked Morgana up and carried her to the hospital wing. Knowing that is was after hours he ad to wake up Madame Pomfrey. When she was disrupted she say the child laying on the bed and knew that Dumbledore needed to be notified. Severus quickly headed up to the Headmasters office and in a matter of minutes was back sitting next to Morgana.

"She's been vary badly injured. I not sure to the extent yet." Pomfrey whispered to Dumbledore so as not to alarm Severus

"Should we tell Mr. Potter or wait till the morning."

"There is nothing we can do now so, he needs his rest with the Quiddish game tomorrow." Dumbledore replied.

Severus stayed by her side until she awoke hours later. Severus gently kissed her forehead and went to get Madame Pomfrey and Dumbledore.

"Morgana, do you know where you are? " Dumbledore asked

"I think, Who found me?"

"That would be me" Severus chimed in

"Thank you, I tried to walk but I couldn't and I crawled as far as I could."

"Severus come with me. Madame Pomfrey needs to examine her" Dumbledore said as he walked away with Severus not far behind

A while later, Poppy came back out and walked over to Dumbledore.

"She is doing fine, no permanent damage has been done." Pomfrey said quietly.

Severus overhead this was glad. He had not had her then. She was still pure.

From that day on Severus, was never far for Morgana. This is how the friendship started. When term was over, Severus had to leave and he watched as Morgana headed home with James and Sirius. Severus knew that she would be a student next year and he would be there to help her.

The summer flew by quickly and the start of term was upon them. Severus sat with the other Slytherins as he waited for the first years to come. When he say Professor McGonagall walk in he immediately started looked for Morgana. She was easy to spot being the smallest of the first years. The sorting hat sang its song and started sorting the first years.

"Potter, Morgana"

Severus watched as she walked up and took a seat and the hat was placed on her head. With in a few seconds the sorting hat exclaimed

" Slytherin"

With that James started to protest. Severus was ecstatic knowing that she would be in the same house he could keep a closer eye on her. She walked over to the Slytherins and Severus moved so that she could sit next to him. This was going to be a good year he knew it.

The next few years flew by in a flash and then Severus was in his 6th year and his best friend in her 5th.Both had become prefects and he could not be more happy.

Morgana was nervous about her Owl's and Severus was determined to help her. She was never any good at Astronomy and Severus had done very well, so late at night they would sneak out of the dormitory and up to the Astronomy tower were Severus would give he a private lesson. She learned quickly but continued to go. This time they spent alone was special. It was a chilly night when it happened. The moon was full and the stars were shinning brightly. Severus was talking but Morgana wasn't listening. Severus went to look at his student and all he saw were her deep blue eyes. He knew that he had never felt this way before. Severus was in love with her and he wanted to show her. When she looked back at him he new it was time as he slowly leaned in to kiss her, she moved her head up and as their lips meet it was gentle and full of passion. He knew then that she loved him as much as he loved her.

Severus made sure that James never found out about their relationship. Then went Severus was in his 7th year he knew he could not keep it secret any longer. He had plans on asking for Morgana's hand in marriage but thought is best to wait until she was out was school. The next year was the best of his life. He spend every spare moment with her. This was how they lived. Most of the other Slytherins knew that they were together but never said a word. For most of the year, Morgana said in Severus' rooms since he now had his own room. It was hard to keep it a secret. They still never knew how James found out but he confronted Severus one day and Morgana found Severus beaten. She took him to her room and healed his wounds. She has quickly learned how to heal and she took it in her own power since she is the one who caused this. Morgana had spoken to Lily when she thought they were safe but James must have overhear and gone to fine Severus. Morgana felt guilty but never told Severus about it. The year ended and Severus was gone.

Morgana was Head Girl and she took pride in that title. She would write Severus everyday and in return she would get his letters. She kept everyone of them. She couldn't wait until she graduated for she knew that he was going to ask for her hand. Severus had restored his mothers ring and was planning on giving it to her for her graduating making it official.

Severus came in late as to not be noticed by James and her watched as Morgana graduated. He watched as she went to he brother and soon to be sister-in-law. The he new the time was right. He slowly glided over as she watch him she walked towards him knowing what was going to happen but she never made it to him before Lucius grabbed her and forced her to go outside. Just like that Severus ran after her, but her was too late both Morgana and Lucius were gone. James blamed her disappearance in him and cursed him. Severus lost all control that day and he ran off. He was lost to the world. The one thing he wanted more then life itself was gone. He had nothing to live for except to serve his Dark Lord.

end Flashback

"Wow, and after all these year you have waited for her to come back"

"Well, I never knew if she would ever come back. I spend my time searching for her for but when I felt that the Dark Lord was going to fall, I came to Dumbledore and asked for help"

"I remember that day well. You were so far gone but I knew that you would always love her and that is what saved you. " Dumbledore piped in

"Well, I remember that I kept the ring for her and until recently I didn't know where I had put it. I knew that in all my life is would never be for anyone but her." Severus said with a slight smile

"So, Harry want do you think now?" Morgana asked

" I think, I can live with this, but only if you really love him."

" I do, I really do love him."

Students came back and at the first feast back Dumbledore stood up to make a special announcement.

"Welcome back, I hope all of you had a wonderful Holiday. I am proud to announce that and the end of the year Professor Snape and Professor Potter will be married and everyone is invited."

Students looked confused but soon you could here congratulations and clapping for the happy couple.

Classes began and Severus proved that even though he was madly in love that nothing had changed. The year went by as normal with one exception their was a wedding to be planned.