One Shot: A Day in Their Married Life
Introduction:
This is a one shot about Severus and Y/N's daily, married life.
This is a request from MissDagger on AO3. Thank you for your request!
Y/F/N means your father's name while Y/O/N means your owl's name.
I hope you enjoy!
Published: 2/20/2022
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Word count: 1.3k
It's been a few months since Severus Snape and Y/N Y/L/N married. They decided to live together in Spinner's End, much to her father's dismay - the man kept trying to convince them to stay at Y/L/N Manor.
Alas, they never gave in as they wanted peace and quiet.
Severus still has a feeling that if they had accepted his offer, then the man would constantly check on them - more than he already does.
Y/F/N Y/L/N may have warmed up to the idea that his daughter is now married, but that isn't stopping him from making sure that his precious daughter is okay. He either constantly sends letters or comes on unexpected visits.
During her school years, he seemed to care more about his work - and now he won't let go of his daughter. How time has changed, huh?
Severus has a feeling that her father doesn't entirely trust him - even though Y/N has assured him so many times that everything is fine. Will he ever give them a break?
Severus sighs while sitting on a green armchair, a book in his hand. Well, not just any book - the book that Y/N gave him for his birthday in her fourth year.
He loves his retired, married life. He just wishes that Y/N's father would stop bothering them. Perhaps they could go on a honeymoon...
He's so deep in thought that he doesn't hear the sound of the front door opening. The person slowly walks towards him, shyly kissing his forehead.
"Hi, Severus. I'm home" Y/N announces as she smiles, having returned from her internship at St. Mungo's Hospital.
Severus sighs in relief. He does enjoy alone time, but alone time with his wife is much better.
He removes the book before guiding her to sit on his lap. Once she does so, he wraps his arms around her, kissing her forehead.
They may have been married for a few months, but his affection always manages to make her blush. That amuses Severus.
"How was your day?" he asks, nuzzling her nose with his.
She smiles at him. "It was good but also a bit tiring. We have been rather busy lately. By the way, do you remember Lockhart, the Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher in my second year?" she questions.
Severus huffs. Of course he remembers that obnoxious, self-satisfied man.
"I do. What about him?" he asks, raising an eyebrow.
"Well, he's still at St. Mungo's Hospital after all these years. He doesn't seem to make much progress with his recovery of his memories. He does seem to remember a few things - how he was once popular. I saw him today. He kept asking if the healers wanted his autograph" she states as she giggles.
Severus rolls his eyes - of course Lockhart remembers that detail.
"How about you? How was your day? Hopefully quiet and peaceful" Y/N says as she caresses his cheek. He leans into her touch as he hums.
"Indeed it was. However, I have been thinking... Why don't we go on a honeymoon? We can go wherever you wish - as long as the location is unknown to your father" he mutters.
That makes her chuckle. "I would love that. Just you and me, alone somewhere far away" she says, looking happy as she thinks of the scenario.
Severus then sighs. "Draco has invited us to Malfoy Manor tomorrow... They are all expecting us" he says, groaning.
Draco Malfoy often invites his best friend and his Godfather for either lunch or dinner.
Y/N and Draco are still best friends to this day, which is why the boy often wants to catch up with them. He and Pansy live in Malfoy Manor together with Lucius and Narcissa.
Speaking of the man with the cane, he often invites Severus over for a glass or two of firewhiskey.
The former Potions Master can't catch a break, which is why he desperately wants a day where he can be all alone with his wife without anyone bothering them.
"Well, why don't we spend the rest of the day together? We could read a book together or brew a potion" Y/N offers, smiling at her husband.
He smiles back. "I would love that. But you said today had been quite tiring. I understand if you are too tired and just need rest" he says, gently squeezing her knee.
Y/N rests her head on his chest, sighing. "I guess I am a bit tired... Would you mind joining me in bed?" she asks, shyly smiling at him.
Severus can't help but chuckle. After all this time, she still gives him her shy smiles.
He's instantly reminded of the first time they shared his bed.
The young woman was so shy and nervous, she kept fidgeting with her silver cauldron necklace. She still wears it every day which makes him very happy.
Severus assured her that he could easily sleep on the couch if she was uncomfortable. However, the girl shook her head, not wanting her husband to get a backache from sleeping on the couch.
After calming down, she shyly joined him, wrapping her arms around him. Severus caressed her head with one hand and intertwined their hands with his other.
That night was the first night Severus actually fell asleep and got a good night's rest - simply from Y/N's comforting presence.
He was so surprised to know that he had slept for ten hours... He usually sleeps for a maximum of four hours. Well, used to. Ever since that night, Severus has been sleeping like a baby.
Y/N often lets him sleep a little longer as she knows how much he needs his rest.
She often admires him sleeping, feeling so happy that she gets to wake up next to Severus Tobias Snape.
Back to the present time, Severus kisses her cheek. "I wouldn't mind joining you. At all" he whispers before standing up, carrying her in bridal style.
She chuckles as he carries her to their shared bedroom. Once they enter, he gently puts her down on the bed, taking off her shoes before taking off his own.
He then lifts up the duvet as he covers both of them. Y/N snuggles closer to him, resting her head on his chest. Severus wraps his arms around her protectively, sighing in content.
"What did I do to deserve you?" he questions, hugging her closer.
Y/N smiles, nuzzling his chest. "I could ask the same thing" she says as she wraps her arms around him as well.
They stay like that for a while, almost dozing off.
They however don't get that far as a particular brown owl flies into the room, landing on Severus' head with a letter attached to its left leg. Severus groans.
"What is it, Y/O/N?" he mutters, just wanting to sleep.
The owl hoots happily as it gestures to the letter with its beak. Sighing, Severus tiredly grabs the letter as he reads it.
He then smirks. "Well, it seems as if Draco will have something to attend to tomorrow. He has rescheduled for next week" he says before tossing the letter away, wrapping his arms around his wife once more.
Smiling, Y/N merely hums in response, so close to falling asleep.
Now they have the whole day for themselves tomorrow. They will definitely spend it together, just the two of them.
The brown owl flies out of the room, not wanting to disturb the half-asleep couple further.
Severus kisses the top of her head, gently rubbing her back to lull her into sleep. "Rest now, darling. We will read and brew tomorrow" he assures her.
And Y/N does just that - she falls asleep in her husband's safe arms. Severus falls asleep as well, smiling in his sleep as his dear wife rests on top of him.
Severus and Y/N Snape couldn't be happier - they are both so glad that they confessed their feelings. They wouldn't want a different life as they love each other more than anything in the world.
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Author's note:
The next one shot "Honeymoon" will be published on 3/7/2022! It will be a continuation.
