Enchanted Parchment
Sorry about yesterday's delay - it was a hectic day.
Here is tonight's installment.
I am also asking - if everyone would be so kind - to let me know either by review or PM what your top three favourite SS19 stories are - one shots or series, any of them at all. This would be very useful to me to know - if you could take some time out, I would absolutely appreciate it.
Yours ~ SS19
Severus...
Are you going to sing to me?
...It is not Christmas Eve yet, my boy! You know I only sing on Christmas Eve.
In that case, you may continue with your conversation.
Wonderful, so glad you could be so kind!
Did you want something in particular?
I wanted to tell you something.
Is that so?
I wanted to reassure you.
Reassure me of what?
I know you are worrying. About Voldemort. And I wanted to tell you that he cannot touch you here.
...I have not been...
Yes, you have. I know why. I understand why. But you're here with me, now. You made a solemn vow to me, once upon a time. You promised me that you would do as I say, and I have not forgotten that. But I made a promise to you, too. I promised to keep you safe and to protect you. You just did not hear it.
Headmaster, I have not been worrying -
Just so you know. Just in case you're having nightmares or something. He cannot hurt you. I will not allow it.
There have been no nightmares.
Good. Anyway, you have a lesson to teach, and I have somethings to buy from Hogsmeade. Oh, the trials of being a Headmaster...do you have any idea what Minerva might like for Christmas?
...A collar?
Where do you get that sense of humour from?
Headmaster.
Yes?
Do you mean...you...what you said...
Yes. I meant it. Of course I meant it. I'll be your protector, Severus, as long as you will allow it.
Thank you.
I think you need one, at times. Oh my, that gives me an idea for your Christmas present. I have to go.
...I really don't need a present...
Yes you do! Everyone needs a present! Go and teach. I am off to plot...