Chapter Twenty

Questions In The Tower

The next morning I woke before Severus. I lay there content to feel his warm body behind me and his warm, moist breath on the back of my neck. I rolled onto my side, facing him. He looked so angelic. I giggled at the thought of Severus being Angelic. I brought my hand to his chest and drew lazy patterns. His eyes fluttered open and I smiled at him.

"Good morning." I whispered. He stretched wincing at his tight muscles. Finally settling down he smiled wrapping his arms around me.

"Yes." He sighed happily kissing my forehead. "It is a marvelous morning." I smiled and cuddled into his chest. "Does this mean I'm forgiven?" I smiled up at him and then kissed his chest.

"Of course." I chimed. I licked and kissed his chest till a knock on the door pulled me from him. I stood and pulled on a robe and some boxers. I opened the door and my mouth dropped, and fear swelled within me. "Wh.. What.. What are you doing here?" I stammered. He pushed past me smiling.

"Came to talk to you." His low voice scared me.

"I told you Moody I don't know where Voldermort is." I wrapped my arms around my waist.

"I think you know more than you let on you do." Madeye's magical eye was on me. I felt scared and naked to his eyes.

"I don't know anything!" I screamed feeling tears coming to my eyes. Just then Severus stepped out of the bedchamber and came forward.

"Moody." Severus growled. "What are you doing here?" Snape's eyes narrowed. Moody moved forward and straightened out Severus' robes.

"Rather messy aren't we?... Severus." I could feel my cheeks flush. Moody noticed this.

"Rather arrogant... aren't you?" Severus lightly pushed me behind him. He pulled out his wand and pointed it at Moody. "If you knew what was best for you, you'd leave." Moody made a noise of hatred and let himself out, and Severus locked the door. He turned to face me and I threw myself into his arms.

"I hate him, how dare he accuse me of something like that!" I sobbed into Severus' chest. Severus ran his hand up and down my back.

"Shh.. It'll be alright." he kissed the top of my head. "I promise I'll protect you from him." he cooed softly.

"I may be Voldermort's heir, but that doesn't mean I want anything to do with him." Snape nodded showing he understood.

"Come on." he said pulling me into the bedchambers with him. "Let's get dressed and head down to the Great Hall." I nodded and searched through my drawers. I pulled out a black tank top and sweat pants, slipping them on. I could feel Severus' eyes on my back.

"What are you staring at?" I asked playfully turning around. I had already forgotten Moody and his threats.

"You just..." He moved closer to me. My heart fluttered and butterflies were back in my stomach. "There is just this glow about you..." He finished happily. I covered the rest of the distance between us and wrapped my arms about his neck. Severus let his hands run up and down my sides. His actions caused me to shiver, and he smiled at this.

"You helped with this glow." I returned happily. He bent down and brushed his lips against mine. Pulling away Severus took my hand and lead me down to the Great Hall. We sat at the Teacher's table. Dumbledore looked at me smiling slightly.

"I take it everything is okey again?" I smiled and nodded. Severus took my hand and kissed the knuckles.

"I love you." He said softly. I blushed feeling Dumbledore's eyes on me.

"And I you." I leaned over to him kissing his cheek gently. "My dark Angel." It was his turn to blush although he straighten in his seat. I giggled and looked at Dumbledore. He smiled happily. Severus had turned his attention to Filch, and Dumbledore to Minerva, who sat on his other side. I sighed, maybe my life was turning out better than I had planed. Severus squeezed my hand slightly under the table. Dumbledore stood suddenly and moved up to the front of the Teacher's table standing behind his podium. He was making a big speech about how it wasn't nice to take the headless horseman's head and hide it from him. Severus leaned close to me, his hand squeezing my thigh.

"Meet me in the Astronomy tower after your last class. I have something to ask you." he informed me and gave his attention back to Dumbledore once again. Butterflies gathered in my stomach.

Class went slow. Draco gave me trouble refusing to complete the half foot of parchment I asked for. I finally shrugged smiling at him and failed him. Granger stayed after class wanting a private word with me. I nodded using my wand to close and seal the door securely.

"What can I do for you Miss Granger?" I asked taking my seat behind the desk. She frowned and I couldn't help but smile.

"Professor." She started standing at my desk. "Harry, Ron, and myself have been concerned with the way you've been acting." I smiled a little wider.

"Hermione." I said gently. Standing and moving around my desk so that I stood in front of her. "What I'm about to tell you, I'm telling you because I trust that it will not leave this room." Hermione nodded. I picked up a piece of parchment. "Hermione, Professor Snape and I are going to have a baby." Hermione's eyes went wide.

"Your having a baby willingly to Snape?" She questioned. I smiled and had to laugh. The knock on the door called for my attention. I unsealed the door and yelled for them to enter. Severus pushed the door open and I smiled as he crossed the room and took my lips for a quick kiss. Hermione cleared her throat, and Severus pulled away glaring at her.

"What are you doing? Shouldn't you have gone already?" Hermione nodded smiling at me as she past.

"Have a good evening Professors." She said leaving the room. Severus closed the door and returned to me. I wrapped my arms around his neck.

"Are you ready love?" He asked pressing a kiss to my lips. I smiled and returned the kiss. I nodded and he took my hand leading me to the Astronomy Tower.

It was a beautiful night out. The stars were shining brightly and Severus was standing behind me his arms wrapped around me in a possessive hug. I have never felt so secure as I do with him. Even here in the Astronomy Tower standing by the window, staring deep into his inky black eyes that I have come to know and love so well.

He placed a gentle kiss on my neck and let his tongue trace down my neck. I groaned at the feeling of his tongue on my neck. He smiled and raised his head to gently bite my earlobe. He whispered something but it was too low for me to make out. Then I felt him slipping something onto my ring finger on my left hand.

"Marry me." He repeated meeting my eyes. I looked down at the ring and gasped. My hand going to my mouth. The ring was beautiful. A huge diamond cut into the shape of a rose sat on the ring. I looked back up at Severus tears forming in my eyes.

"Oh my god," I wrapped my arms around him in a loving hug. "Yes, Severus, Oh my god..." Severus sighed releasing a breath he hadn't realized he was holding.