Title: "Child of the Wilderness"
Companion to: "My Immortal"
Authoress:Mistress Vamp ((mod2682(at)yahoo(dot)com))
Pairing's: Severus/Harry, implied Severus/Lucius
Summary: Harry's POV as he's watching Severus in the graveyard.
Rating: PG13 (T)
Warning's: Character Death
Disclaimer: JKR owns the Harry Potter fandom. I'm not her. I don't try to be her. If I was, I would have Severus Snape chained in my basement and alas, he still resides at Hogwarts -sighs- Copyright infringement not intended. I am merely using the characters for my own twisted and perverted pleasures.
Authoress Note: Inspired by "Learn to be Lonely" by Minnie Driver off of the 'Phantom of the Opera' movie soundtrack.
Thank You's: Shannon lj user shannon730 for the beta read. You're the best, love -hugs- To my girl -you know who you are- for being you.
Word Count: 600 ((Does not include header or 'The End'))
Written On: July 25, 2005

Loss. That's what each of the graves represented. They didn't represent freedom, life, victory, nor did they represent triumph over evil. No. All they represented was loss. Fallen heroes from both sides, light and dark.

As the figure moved through the stones, another watched over him from the shadows of the trees. Brilliant green eyes watched each movement that his beloved made, heart yearning to reach out to him so he could comfort him in his time of need. Despite his need to do so, he just stayed in his spot and watched from afar.

He knew what was going through the mind of his loved one. He knew it on a nightly basis. He often heard the screams that were there in the night, held the one responsible for the screams until they stopped. He wiped away the tears that fell as memories flooded the mind that would never forget.

From the confines of the shadows, he watched as his companion touched each stone, knowing what each stone meant to him. Six weeks ago, he would have never imagined that stones could mean so much. Now, they are a lifeline to the one he loves. He moved quietly and silently, his gaze never wavering from the one that needed him the most. He, much like his beloved, had visited the stones, but this time, it was not about him. It was about his heart.

Harry Potter watched as his beloved, Severus Snape, walked slowly from stone to stone, reading each one carefully. He knew that throughout the wizarding world, Severus was still a traitor and many wondered why he was with such a man. He could never explain. All he ever said was 'I love him' and that was the end of it. He knew his love was a man of strong beliefs. They all had been, but in the end, was it all worth it? In the eyes of Harry Potter, the answer was yes.

He had lost his family, his friends, and all those he had once been close to, yet despite all the loss, he had gained his bondmate and to him, that was the greatest gift of all.

Harry watched with silent eyes as Severus knelt in front of the one grave that meant more to him than any other...Lucius Malfoy. For several months, Harry had been jealous of the blonde aristocrat, yet the more he grew to know his bonded, the more he was proud to know Lucius had been his first true love.

Stepping out of the shadows slowly, he watched as Severus turned his head and looked at him, his eyes betraying the mask he wore. Severus stood gracefully and looked at the stone one last time, bowing his head deeply. He turned back and walked toward his mate, the mask completely gone.

"You will see him again," Harry said with a soft voice.

Severus nodded as he stopped in front of him, reaching carefully and taking his hand. "I know," he replied with a soft, yet hoarse voice.

Harry nodded just a little as he held his hand tight, giving it a tight squeeze. "You ready?"

Looking into his bondmate's eyes, Severus bent his head and brushed his lips against those of Harry Potter. Giving a whispered 'yes,' Harry wrapped his arms around his waist and gave him a small smile. With the sounds of a small pop, Harry and Severus left Hogwarts to begin a new life together.

Harry knew they had a way to go before their memories allowed them peace, but all in all, he was very hopeful.

The End.