AN: This dream sequence was delightfully inspired by the Reba McEntire song And Still. The song just seemed to kinda fit, so I used the lyrics for part of the story. I know the style is different, but music often inspires my stories…
Also on a side note I'm trying to work more of Harry and Olivia into the story. Oh and a special thanks to all of you that reviewed… I love reviews… I think they make me write more cause I feel bad that people are waiting for updates… lol
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"talking"
thinking
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Harry lay in bed tossing and turning as he dreamed.
Harry was watching himself walk through Diagon Alley as though he was reviewing an old memory. When out of the corner of his eye he sees Severus Snape, and all he can think is, Thousands of people live in this town and I had to run into him. When I saw him there on that busy street those feelings came back again, there was no where to run, no where to hide, he walked up to me and looked in my eyes. And still the world stood still, I couldn't move and all I could feel was this aching in my heart saying I loved him still.
He said, "How've you been, it's great to see you again you're really a sight for sore eyes."
I said, "I can't complain. Oh, I'm doin' fine."
We talked as the people rushed by. We laughed about old times and all we went through.
That's when he hugged me and said "I've missed you."
And still, the world stood still I couldn't move and all I could feel was this aching in my heart saying I loved him still.
That's when she walked up to him he said "This is my wife." I gave my best smile but I was dying inside. He said, "We gotta go now it's getting late it was so good to see you." And then they walked away
And still, my world stood still I couldn't move and all I could feel was this aching in my heart saying I loved him... Still.
Harry awoke with a start his heart pounding. Severus can't be married, that is just crazy. Harry thinks but out loud says, "I tried to push my thoughts of Severus away, but I can't forget him or the way I felt about him. I can't do this to Olivia or myself anymore, she deserves to know her other father. As hurt as Severus would be at the deception of all these years, he needs to know." Harry then lies back down. Tomorrow I will think up a plan of telling Severus about Olivia, and try to explain what happened all those years ago.
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Severus leaves Malfoy Manor with a large stack of notes and journals carefully reduced in size and weight to fit in his pocket. Aparating to Spinners End Severus sees a flash of what the house looked like during his childhood, and is again thankful for the renovations he was able to implement throughout the years. Now the building looked nothing like before, besides the fact that it was a house.
Quickly walking through the gate, and subsequently the wards, Severus enters the house and hands off his cloak to his house elf Elvis. Taking the notes he retreats to his study to review the proposal the former Miss Granger had written many years ago.
Several hours later the aged house elf appears with a pop. The black haired man glances up from the papers on his desk and asks, "Yes what is it Elvis?"
Bowing before speaking, "Elvis is wondering if Master Severus will be requiring dinner tonight?"
Peering at the clock on the corner of his desk, Severus realizes that he has been reading for several hours and that it is almost dinner time. "Yes Elvis I will be staying for dinner tonight, make your own judgment on what is acceptable."
The house elf again bows at this statement, "Yes, Master Severus dinner will be ready." The elf then disappears with another pop, supposedly to the kitchen.
Severus sighs and glances at the papers and books on his desk once more, all the while thinking, There was a good reason Granger was known as the smartest witch of her age. This proposal truly is brilliant for convincing the Ministry. But for the World Council, something will need to be done. First things first I must set up a meeting with Jean-Pierre.
The following morning Severus can be seen apartating to the entrance of the French Ministry. Quickly entering what appears to be a rundown building, Severus appears inside a beautiful entranceway, done in the style of classical architecture and paintings. Handing over his wand to the attendant just as in the British Ministry, Severus asks, in perfect French, for directions for the Department of Magical Transportation Broom Regulatory Control, specifically the office of Jean-Pierre Laroche.
Not looking up from her desk a very bored looking woman says, "M'sieur Laroche's office is located upon the third floor at the very end of the hall on the right, the lifts are located to the left beyond the bathrooms."
The dark haired man strides to the lifts, mentally preparing his report/speech for his friend Jean-Pierre. After reaching the end of the hall on the third floor, Severus sees only a very nondescript door without a name on it. Assuming that it must be the door, Severus knocks, and a male voice promptly responds "Enter" in French.
Severus enters the office, and immediately notices how orderly everything appears to be. The occupant of the room, one Jean-Pierre Laroche, finishes writing something and looks up with an exclamation. Immediately rising the tall, lithe, strawberry blonde man strides around his desk to hug Severus, but refrains from kissing his cheeks in greeting knowing Severus's preferences.
"Severus my old friend sit, sit." As Jean-Pierre gestures towards a comfortable looking wingback chair. "What are you doing here my friend? I was not expecting to hear from you let alone see you so soon, we just met last month."
Severus seats himself and gestures for his old friend to sit, but accepts the offer of tea before saying, "Are your silencing wards up to par? What I come to you for is of the most secret importance."
Arching his brow in curiosity, the blonde man takes a sip of his tea before responding, "Of course Severus, all of my duties require discretion, some more than others. Now what is this matter of importance? I am assuming you do not wish to speak of international broom regulations. I must admit I am highly curious as to what you could have to say to a World Council member."
Nodding that Jean-Pierre has guessed correctly says, "It is regarding a law that was passed before we were born, right after Grindenwald, the Anti-Gay Children Law. I need to know who moved to pass the law, and what was their evidence?"
"That information is readily available in the Council Library; you did not need to come to me for that. What is this really about? What does this law have to do with you; you gave up the wish for children many years ago?" Jean-Pierre replies with a disproving frown that Severus is trying to evade him.
His face showing nothing, "New evidence has come to my attention that the evidence presented was incorrect, or at least misinterpreted. I can't be seen at the Council Library I need you to get the information for me. I need to know who wanted this law passed, and what evidence they gave."
Showing a mix of concern and confusion, Jean-Pierre responds, "I will do this for you Severus, you have been a loyal friend for many years, even during the wars, I believe you must have good reason to believe this law was passed wrongfully."
Letting out a breath he didn't know he was holding, Severus stands and quickly offers his hand in acknowledgement of the promise.
Jean-Pierre cocks his head at the need to seal the promise but accepts his hand anyway. "I will get the information for you within a few days, now would you mind telling me what you know?"
Severus returns to his seat, but sits forward his eyes upon Jean-Pierres face, "What would you say if I told you that Merlin had two fathers?"
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AN: Ok so I have been totally lazy with updating, I have 3 day weekends but I just felt like being lazy… the first part came easy, but I had to force myself to write the end just so I could update… lol, no worries, I'm actually a little sick of HP fanfiction right now… it happens sometimes, don't worry I'll be back, so I've been exploring Gundam, LOTR, and Yu-Gi-OH again. Oh and as odd as it sounds teen titans… who knew?