Can they make a difference?
Chapter 14 part b: When did it happen?
Pairings: Goku/Vegeta, Harry/Draco, Ron/Hermione, Severus/Remus
Disclaimer: I don't own so don't ask
WARNING: Go back and read the first chapter.
Notes: For those who missed how the Daily Prophet found out about Remus being pregnant please go back to chapter 17: Would you believe if I told you?
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Enough of my endless chatter on with the story ^_~
Enjoy!
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Remus unfolded the copy of the Daily Prophet. He gasped at the headline and featured article.
WEREWOLF PREGNANT WITH ALLEDGED DEATH EATER'S CHILD
IRegistered werewolf, Remus J. Lupin, is pregnant by notorious Potions Master Severus Snape, sources have revealed. The couple, both professors at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, have been married for over two months.
Werewolves can produce litters up to six pups. It is unknown at this time how many pups Snape and Lupin are expecting. Lupin is a direct descendant to the infamous dark wizard, Derrius DeLongpre. DeLongpre bore several offspring with his husband, Remigius DeLouis.
The Ministry has questioned Snape about his ties to You-Know-Who in the past. Their probe was inconclusive.
The question remains: Will the couple be allowed to continue with the pregnancy? Sebastian Stonewall of Family Planning says, "We will neither confirm nor deny the accusation that has been brought to our attention regarding Mr. Snape. We are currently investigating this matter."
If the ministry does find any truth to the allegations, Snape could either face life in Azkaban prison or receive the Dementor's Kiss. Lupin would be required to terminate his pregnancy since the law prohibits werewolves from raising their young without their mates because of the potential of aggression and violence. More to come as this story develops.
~Rita SkeeterI
"Oh, god!" Remus cried out, then doubled over in pain.
Madam Pomfrey was immediately at his side, almost knocking Severus out of the way when he moved to catch his falling mate. As Remus went down he felt as if he was falling into a long dark well. He heard his name being called but it sounded so far away. Everything around him was getting dimmer until darkness claimed him.
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The Gryffindors scrambled to follow when they saw their Potions Professor carry his husband toward the infirmary. None of them could fathom the information that was in the Daily Prophet. Until last night, they had never suspected anything was going on between the professors. Memories of last night's euphoria and images removed any doubt they might have about the teachers' relationship.
Harry and his friends were told to wait outside. Harry somehow knew that this was his fault. He was quite certain that Rita Skeeter had loads of information on him and Draco, and the only thing that was saving them from it being printed was the gag order placed by the Ministry back in his Fourth year.
He turned to Sirius crying. He just wanted a simple normal life - but no. He just had to be the Boy-Who-Fucking-Lived.
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Soft cooing filled the nursery. Vegeta had slept for two days - waking only to make sure that his daughter was safe. He climbed out of bed and walked into the adjoining room to see his mate pacing back and forth with their little one. Vegeta couldn't help but smile at the Father and daughter pair.
Bright onyx orbs looked lovingly into tired ones.
"Good morning koi! Did you sleep well?" Kakarott asked, carefully placing their daughter in her bassinet.
"Did you get enough rest, Geta?"
"I am rested. I'm going to take a walk." Vegeta had been a bit weary after shielding himself from Snape and Remus' zealous romp. Trying to help Severus control his telepathic projection had drained him. Now he was up and about.
Kakarott turned concerned eyes on his lover.
"Don't worry Kakarott I will be back before you know it."
Vegeta reached up giving his mate a kiss. Tails wrapped securely around each other, never wanting to let go. After ending the kiss the Saiyan royal peered in on his little ouja. Small pink lips were parted as a tiny fist found its' way in the toothless mouth, giving comfort.
The auburn appendage caressed smooth flawless skin. Vegeta left his child in the care of his mate. He had business elsewhere.
Vegeta left the tower heading for the stone griffin. He didn't tell Kakarott the real reason why he needed to leave. The prince knew that something was wrong. He could smell it in the air.
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Once Vegeta stepped off the spiral staircase he heard raised voices on the other side of the door.
"…and I'm telling you Albus that he was no good from the very start!"
"I'm sorry that you feel this way but you have no proof of what you accuse Severus of."
But they were interrupted when Vegeta walked in.
"I hope am disturbing something," the Saiyan said.
"Who the devil are you?"
"Someone you should show a little more respect to," Vegeta answered folding his arms over his compact chest.
"Cornelius, this is Prince Vegeta. He is one of a handful of survivors from Vegetasei. Prince Vegeta, this is Minister Cornelius Fudge, Ministry of Magic."
Fudge got up to shake Vegeta's hand but was brushed aside by the royal. The wizard realized his mistake too late by insulting the blue-blooded Saiyan. He sat back down, taking in the familiar visage from the past. /So this is King Vegeta's son. I wonder why he's here?/
"Prince Vegeta how are you feeling today?" the Headmaster inquired.
"Fine."
"And Shigeta? I trust that she's not too much of a handful."
"Ille. Kakarott has been tending to her needs since I'm now past the over protective bonding stage."
"Who are Shenga and Catarock?" Fudge asked, trying to recall the names he heard.
Vegeta shot him a disdainful glare. Fudge almost melted under the burning gaze.
"Shigeta is my new born daughter and Kakarott is my mate," Vegeta replied.
He bared his fangs to the oversize balding wizard letting him know not to ask stupid questions again. Dumbledore barely kept his chuckle to himself. Vegeta inclined his head to greet the Headmistress. Minerva slightly raised her tea cup to acknowledge him.
"So, Vegeta what can we do for you?" Dumbledore launched straight into why the Saiyan was there.
"It's about Snape. Whatever you have planned for him I highly advise against it."
"You have no authority here!" Fudge jumped up.
Vegeta's tail tightened around his once again slender waist. "Taking him from his mate will be highly stupid on your part. Obviously, you don't care what happens to the children of this school."
"Look as far as I know Snape is single. Who in their right mind would want to anchor themselves to him? You can't believe every thing you read in the Prophet."
"Listen, you sorry ass excuse for a wizard! There are some things you don't know about the Professor." Vegeta looked back to Dumbledore. "If you don't want a blood bath on your hands you will heed my warning. Neither Kakarott or I would be able to-"
"What the bloody hell are you talking about? Albus, surely you don't-"
"Snape is an Alpha male. No one - and I mean no one - will able to control him other than the Wolf if he goes 'ape'. Snape is highly volatile. The Wolf is in too weak of a state to keep him from blowing everything to pieces."
Vegeta was getting frustrated because Fudge was being a complete and utter jerk.
"What does Professor Lupin have to do with this?" Fudge said.
"Maybe we should tell him, Albus," Minerva spoke-up.
"Very well, my dear. Prince Vegeta, perhaps we will see you later?" Dumbledore peered over his wire-rimmed glasses. Vegeta smirked knowingly. He simply got up and left them to discuss Snape in detail.
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No one was allowed in Remus' room, including the Trio and Draco. Madame Pomfrey made it perfectly clear to those who were waiting to leave her in peace to work. The gang decided to have lunch in the tower since Defense Against the Dark Arts was cancelled.
Sirius had not returned from his last minute mission. There were reports about Voldemort regrouping in Greece after Vegeta went Oozaru, destroying his main base of operations. The animagus needed to find any information on the Dark Lord's whereabouts.
So now the teens were trying to occupy their free period. They didn't bother checking up on Goku or the baby. Vegeta made sure to keep all of them away. Bulma was in the infirmary assisting Pomfrey and Trunks was taking advantage of the unused DA classroom to train.
Harry was lounging on his bed reading his Saiyan textbook.
A Super Saiyan is born once every three thousand years. Is also at the same time a Saiyan Pure of Heart is born. This Saiyan posses the ability to Heal. However, this ability will only work if the one who is being treated 'pure' light remains true. Although, no Saiyan of such power has been documented in recent years, there has been evidence of on existing long ago.
Ancient manuscripts describe the mythical Saiyan as lively and carefree, gentle in temperament. Legend also suggests that he or she has a gift for being a child of nature. Again this does not follow normal Saiyan traits…
"Time for class, love," Draco shouted from downstairs.
"Yeah, coming!" Harry closed his book sliding off the bed. He grabbed his bag hurrying after his fiancée.
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Strange how Fate sometimes works, playing with people's lives, not caring for the consequences. Most people would rather believe in Lady Luck than believe in a Higher Power. Severus Snape knew better than most that Fate always played an ill hand before revealing their true purpose. He sat silently in the room while the matron examined her patient.
Madame Pomfrey sighed. There was no change in Remus' condition.
"Severus, you should get some rest," Poppy offered.
"No, I will not leave him." Severus was not abandoning his husband for a few moments of sleep.
"You will not be any good to him if you're dead on your feet."
"I will be fine," he contended.
Poppy huffed and left. She was tempted to cast a spell to make the stubborn professor to leave but she didn't want to suffer his wrath afterwards.
Severus pressed gentle lips upon his lover's warm ones while he placed a hand on top of Remus' visible bulge. Severus lingered on the round area with his hand feeling the three separate beings within his mate. He was startled from his concentration when he heard; "If you keep tickling me like that I swear I'll pull pranks on you for a week."
The Potions Master stared disbelieving into lidded golden orbs.
"Rem, are you…"
"Fine, love. Tired but fine," Remus answered.
"Poppy was just in here. Let me go get her." Snape made ready to fetch the mediwitch but Remus' voice stopped him.
"Get her later - better yet - get her tomorrow. I'm going back to sleep, and I want you to do the same."
"I'm not leaving you here so don't ask me again."
"Sev, please."
"Not another word, Remus. Do you know how fucking scared I was when you collapsed?" Severus held on to his lover's hand, massaging it. "If anything ever happened to you I would…I couldn't live without you. My Saiyan bond wouldn't let me survive without you." Severus came close to tears as he remembered Remus falling over backwards.
Remus gathered him in his arms as best as his stomach would allow. "I'm sorry love. I didn't know."
They stayed in each other's arm until someone walked in on them. They broke apart once the Headmaster's voice rang out.
"Good evening, gentlemen. I trust you are faring better, Remus?" Dumbledore asked.
"Yes, sir," Remus smiled somewhat tiredly.
Severus unconsciously moved in front of him when three other men walked in behind the elder wizard.
Snape growled, "What is he doing here, Albus?"
Dumbledore's face was expressionless and for the first time in all the years that Severus had known him there was no twinkle to his cobalt eyes.
"I'm afraid that I bring some rather unsettling news, my child," he said but the object of his anger interrupted his explanation.
The Minister stared at the Potions professor for a minute. Even though it had been quite a few months since the last time he saw Snape, he could have swore Snape was looking mighty dreadful – more to the point down right ugly. Fudge couldn't believe his eye as he looked upon him. He had to suppress the urge of latching on to the tall muscular teacher. Fudge also notice that his Aurors were having a similar reaction as well. Was the professor casting some type of an attraction spell? If Fudge was honest with himself he had to admit Snape was looking very pleasing to they eye.
"Severus Snape you are under arrest for Death Eater activity and for supporting You-Know-Who with illegally brewed Dark Arts potions," Fudge said after schooling his features somewhat better.
The Aurors held onto Snape while Fudge removed his wand from inside of his prisoner's robes.
"You cannot be serious!" he shouted.
Fudge smirked triumphantly, ignoring the Potions Master. He moved over to Remus. Snape snarled as the Aurors tried to restrain him.
"STAY AWAY FROM HIM!"
"Remus J. Lupin-Snape, you are hereby ordered to terminate your pregnancy," Fudge declared with some satisfaction.
Remus was in tears. Dumbledore was at his side giving comfort. Snape ceased his struggles. They were going to lose their children because of him! Damn, Voldemort! Damn him to the nine pits of hell.
"What's all this racket? Remus-" Pomfrey came in when she heard Snape bellowing to the top of his lungs. She checked the werewolf over. He was ever paler than from the last time she saw him. "All right I want everyone out. My patient needs his rest," she ordered not caring who was in the room.
The Aurors were heading out of the door with their prisoner when Snape flipped backwards twisting their arms. He quickly turned, "Accio wand!"
Fudge couldn't hold onto it. The 12" mahogany wand flew out of the Minister's fingers and landed in the outstretched hand of its master.
"Expellimus!"
The Minister was not as quick as the Potions professor. Severus cast another charm, "Wingardium leviosa." His target levitated off the floor.
"SNAPE!!!" Fudge bellowed, shocked.
"It's one thing to arrest me but it's another to threaten my husband." Snape removed a pouch from his inside robe pocket. He sprinkled the white powdery contents into his hand and blew it at Fudge. Within seconds the Minister was knocked out.
One of the Aurors tried to sneak behind the teacher but Severus heard him. He snapped his elbow back connecting to the Aurors face breaking his nose and knocking him unconscious. Snape then aimed his wand at the other one. "Don't even think about it." He blew the remaining powder at the short official effectively putting him to sleep.
Dumbledore stayed by Remus, shielding him from any spells or curses that might fly their way. He was delighted how his 'son' was showing his protectiveness for his mate. Yes, indeed everything was working out perfectly.
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A/N: Go Snape! It seems that Dumbledore is up to something again and that may involve at certain Saiyan prince. Hmm although I can't imagine what it is. Stay tuned and find out in the next chapter. Tell me what you think. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed.
Nemesis
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Teaser for Chapter 15: No way out
"Search the rooms Snape is around here somewhere," Fudge ordered. "Look for the werewolf too."
"I won't let you hurt my godfather!" Harry stood with Draco drawing their wands simultaneously. They moved as one focusing on their intended targets: Fudge and the Aurors.