Disclaimer: I do not own any of the people or places that belong to the wonderful world of Harry Potter, as they belong to J.K. Rowling. The OCs (Katherine, Septimus, Serenity, Helena, Christoph, Elisa, Henry, Nick and any name you don't recognize and isn't from the HP universe) are entirely my own.
Chapter 37: The Final Journey
Summer flew by in a whirlwind; days were spent between brewing, gardening and flying, while nights were quiet affairs together as a family. The first week of August brought a new celebration to the family, as Septimus received the news of his new position for his final year of school.
"Head Boy," Katherine smiled brightly, as the four strode down Rynek Lane. "I am so proud of you!"
"Thanks," Septimus breathed, as his fingers ran over the Head Boy badge that was now pinned to his school cloak. "I just hope I can handle it all...you know, between Quidditch and Head Boy duties."
"I am positive that you will be fine," Severus said, placing a hand on Septimus' shoulder. "Who is Head Girl?"
"Carly Wilkins," Septimus replied. "She was a Prefect in our fifth year. She's on the Chess Team and she's also in the running for Salutatorian."
"Sounds like a smart girl," Katherine mused, as they entered Walinska's Wardrobe.
"Smart? Yeah!" Septimus snickered. "The only problem is that she favors Divination above anything else. Believes in all those inner eye things and such."
"Not all Divination is rubbish Septimus," Severus stated as they neared the counter.
"I know dad," Septimus smirked. "I know."
As always, the night before the children's departure was the night of a celebrated farewell dinner. It would be Septimus and Helena's last one, and a solemn atmosphere hung in the air. The young couple was quiet that evening, favoring a spot on the sofa instead of a walk after the meal was done. And in all of too short of time, they were on their way home again.
Septimus returned to his room after bidding his parents goodnight, and Serenity was put down for the night. The house was silent as Severus and Katherine turned in, and both were lost in their own thoughts about the year to come. By next June, their son would be a New Salem graduate...
The emerald green steam engine's whistle rang across the platform, as the family emerged onto Platform 7 1/4 in Union Station. As usual, the place was brimming with witches and wizards, but it only took them a minute to locate Elisa and Christoph.
Elisa pulled Helena into a tight hug; murmuring in the young girl's ear. Katherine couldn't help but to tear up too, as she drew Septimus in tightly.
"You have everything you need?" Katherine asked softly.
"Yeah," Septimus muttered, holding his mother just as tight. "I'll owl you the Quidditch schedule by the end of the week."
"Alright," Katherine sighed, as she backed up in his arms. "Have a good time and study hard."
"I always do," Septimus smiled softly, before turning towards his father.
Severus stood as stiff as a stone statue with Serenity curled up protectively in his strong arms. At the moment he was unsure of what to say. He never had a parent to offer encouraging words to him on his final year of school, but as he looked at the son he had only met a year before, he somehow knew the right words to say. Carefully, he handed the little girl to Katherine, before guiding Septimus a little way from the group.
"Septimus," Severus paused, composing himself before continuing. "We are very proud of you, and just know that the future holds wonderful opportunities for you. It will be a hard year for you, but you will come through it a stronger and more confident young man. You have a bright future ahead of you and you will go far in life. Just remember, that it is our choices that show us what we truly are...far more than our abilities."
"Thanks dad," Septimus said, before throwing his arms around his father. "Love you."
"And I you," Severus murmured.
"ALL ABOARD!" the conductor shouted at exactly nine o'clock.
"I got to go," Septimus muttered, as the two wizards released their hold. Septimus turned back towards his mother and sister, and gave them one last hug.
"I love you," Katherine said, as a tear escaped from her ice blue eyes.
"Love you too," Septimus sighed. "I'll see you soon."
"Not soon enough," Katherine whispered, as she released him and lightly pushed the boy towards the train. Septimus looked back one last time before jumping onto the train behind Helena. The doors closed and parents on the platform began scanning the windows for their children's faces.
It took a few minutes to find him, as Septimus hung out one of the front windows with Helena; both giving their parents small smiles and waves as the steam engine roared to life and began pulling out of the station. Slowly it chugged out of the tunnel and into the sunny morn; sending the young couple out on their final journey.
"Hey Sept!" Kyle Fuchs shouted, as he, Justin Burke, Mike Palmer and Carlos Gonzalo entered the compartment that Septimus and Helena occupied. "Last year man!"
"Hey Helena," Carlos smiled, slipping into the seat next to the strawberry blonde. "Marna's looking for you."
"Ughh..." Helena groaned, as she rose from her seat. "We haven't even been on the train fifteen minutes yet!"
"She and Gwen are ogling over the newest Witch Weekly," the boy smirked, as Helena rolled her eyes before pecking Septimus on the lips.
"I'll be back later," Helena muttered before exiting the compartment and went in search of her dorm mates.
"Well, well," Justin smirked as he eyed Septimus' new badge. "Is that a Head Boy pin I see?"
"Shut up Justin," Septimus muttered, throwing a crumbled up bit of newspaper at him.
"Shit Septimus," Mike grinned. "Quidditch Captain, promising Valedictorian and now Head Boy! What's next? All Star Quidditch Player? President?"
"Hey, come on guys," Septimus scoffed. "It's not like I asked for it!"
"Yeah, yeah," Kyle laughed, as he settled into a seat. "There's one good thing about it! We'll get away with a lot more stuff."
"Think again."
"Oh come on Sept!" Justin grinned. "We've got to have some fun! It's our last year after all!"
"Yeah," Septimus sighed, as the dorm mates stretched out in their compartment. "Our last year..."
The rest of the day had passed by quietly; brewing and gardening as usual. But as night drew in, Katherine seemed to grow more pensive. With Serenity all tucked in, Severus and Katherine turned in themselves. Katherine tightly curled herself into Severus' side, as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Are you alright?" Severus murmured, as he pressed a kiss into her golden hair.
"It is his last year," Katherine whispered into his chest. "Soon he will graduate and be off on his own."
"That's generally the way it works Katherine," Severus chuckled lightly, receiving a hard thump to the chest for it.
"My baby is growing up Sev!" she exclaimed, as she sat up slightly to look him in the eye.
"And yet we have one upstairs that we will have for eighteen more years," Severus stated with a raised brow.
"You know what I mean," Katherine hissed lightly, moving to strike once more. But Severus was quicker; snatching her wrist with his hand and swiftly turning them over to pin her to the bed.
He leaned in and covered her mouth gently with his own. He tenderly licked her lips and felt her anxiety slowly melt away. Unhurriedly they striped each other of the clothes; gasping as flesh made contact with flesh. Severus pressed his bare chest against Katherine breast; her nipples firm beneath him.
His lips left hers, favoring to nip their way down her alabaster neck and the mounds of her breast. Massaging one with his hand, as his teeth nipped at the rose bud peak of the other, before making their way back up again.
Katherine gasped as he crushed his lips to hers again; her fingers wound themselves into his black locks. Severus' erection nudged at the front of her entrance, coating the tip of him with her juices. With one firm movement, he thrust into her, causing her to moan deeply.
"Severus..." Katherine gasped, as she lifted her legs; throwing them firmly around Severus' hips and arse, forcing him to go even deeper inside of her. He stilled, kissing her deeply once more as he ran his calloused fingertips gently down her sides to her hips then back up again.
Raising himself slightly onto his forearms, he drew himself out almost all the way, before thrusting deeply into her again. Each time his thrust went deeper; his erection hitting her most sensitive spot every single time. His balls slapped against her arse, and he could feel her coming around him.
Severus' lips attacked Katherine's neck; suckling on her most sensitive spot where her beautiful neck met her collarbone. He could feel the goosepimps rise on her flesh and her breathing becoming shallow as she came hard around him.
"Oh...oh Sev," Katherine moaned as her orgasm washed over them both. Severus continued to ride her through her orgasm; thrusting even harder and quicker than before.
Before long Katherine came again, and with a throatily groan, Severus followed her over the edge. Her name leaving his lips as his white hot seed filled her within. Panting, he collapsed on top of her and wrapped his arms around her.
Severus rolled to the side, taking Katherine with him; his erection softening slightly, but remaining buried between her folds. Gently he brushed her hair from her face, before tenderly placing his lips to hers.
"Yes," Severus breathed. "I know."
a/n: Hello everyone! Me muse is back! FINALLY! Hopefully the next chapters will come just as easily! So Sept and Helena have left on the final trip to New Salem :( What will their final year hold for them? Stay tuned to find out!
The quote "it is our choices that show us what we truly are...far more than our abilities" is actually a quote from Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
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