Chapter Fourteen - A Secret Revealed

The following morning Severus woke to find himself alone in the guest room. Perhaps Alexandria thought because he did not realize she was there that night that if she stowed away in the morning he would be clueless about the whole ordeal. After completing all the morning duties he made his way to the kitchen where he saw Neville and Luna enjoying each other's company over toast and English breakfast tea. "Good day."

Neville turned to him in surprise, "How did you get here? The Floo Network is sealed here."

"Alexandria asked me to stay the night, so I was always here. Where is she by the way? She insisted I stay so we could talk."

Luna giggled, "Your hair is funny."

Severus patted his head making sure it was not completely out of place and yet it was always falling in his face regardless. Neville shook his head, "No… that's just how it is Luna. No offense Mr. Snape."

Severus raised an eyebrow and also shook his head, "Thats fine. Do you know where she went?"

"I think she went to…"

"Good morning everyone!" Alexandria greeted cheerfully. Bags hung from her arms and hands. "I did some shopping while you were all still asleep. Oh, Severus I'm glad you're still here. Just let me change and I'll be with you soon."

Apparently soon meant about forty-five minutes because that was how long it took her to change and walk down the stairs. "Soon huh?" he teased.

"It wasn't that bad. I just… ok, yes. Anyway, lets go."

"Where are you going?" Neville asked.

"I'm going to take him to my sister's summer hall over in Derbyshire. If Charlie comes looking for me, tell him I am with my sister." Alexandria turned to him and smiled, "ready?"

"I suppose." Alexandria snapped her fingers. The scenery began to change and suddenly he found himself in a very elegant tearoom. Glass walls covered with curtains surrounded him in a circular manner. Alexandria pulled them open and let the light in. For miles Severus could see green. The gardens were vast and breath taking. "How many homes does your sister own here?"

"Just this one and then the one that is mine. She has more but in Europe. Now, did you want to sit and eat breakfast first or you just want to go for a walk or something?"

"I'll go with the walk," he answered opening the glass door that led out to a small patio with stairs to the garden. For a while they walked. Alexandria did most of the talking. She told him about all the things she had done since they had last seen each other. The trip to Egypt she had taken brought a smile to her face more than anything.

Alexandria spoke but made sure she watched him from the corner of her eye. The gaze he cast over here was unnerving. What he must have thought of her now… The moments with him were more precious to her than anything but as an engaged woman she kept those thoughts in the darkest corners of her mind. They were out of reach even for him. His back turned to her suddenly and she stopped mid step, "What are you doing?"

"Nothing, please continue with your story."

Hesitation came over her, "I don't really like to talk to people who wont look at…" She stopped when he turned with a flower in his hand. "What is that?" There was no answer. He seemed to be searching her head for some reason. Finally he placed the bright red lily in her hair just where it was being held in a ponytail. It was a Star Gazer lily, Neville had taught her about them almost a year ago when he first came to the gardens.

Severus smiled at her, "I said you could keep on with your story."

Alexandria just shook her head at him and turned away, the smile on her face was so big she could not help but laugh a little. "You are something else now," she said walking away.

"Why do you say that?" he followed.

"Because its like… this side of you… I can't explain it very well."

Severus shrugged and held out his arm for her as they continued. Everything she wanted to say was everything he had already thought. This side of him he was unaware of had bloomed at the thought of losing her. What he wanted now was to sweep her off her feet so she could not run from him.

Neville ran toward the front door with Luna behind him. The loud pounding could be heard throughout the whole castle. As soon as the doors opened Charlie stormed in and up the stairs. Luna grabbed Neville's arm, "Neville, I'm scared. He's going to see she's not there. What do we do?"

"Nothing, just wait."

Charlie ran back down and stopped before the two of them. "Neville, don't lie to me. Where is she? Did she even come back? Has he been here? Answer me!"

The young boy frowned at him. It was a little far for him to be demanding answers. "She is with her sister. Yes, she came last night and left this morning. And finally, no he has not been here. Stop shouting now and have a seat or something."

"Neville, you have to know…"

"Why you're upset. Yes I know! Please calm yourself though. He left before she did last night so don't even think of it like that. Alexandria has reassured me that she is not going back to him."

Charlie leaned against the closed door, "I'm sorry my temper runs away with me. I know he's trying to win her back though and it worries me. I'm not an idiot Neville; I know she still loves him. I love her more though. I've loved her since I met her. That's longer than he's even known her. Can he tell you all the little things about her? I doubt it. I can make her happy; she just won't give me the chance! It's infuriating! I don't want him anywhere near her! I can't wait to take her from this. Not from you but to a place where she will see that happiness is not derived from this lifestyle. What does Snape have to offer her anyway? He's too old for her and he was such a git as a professor. He wont be able to work in the wizarding world so what does he expect? To live off of her?"

"From what I heard he's working in the muggle world." Luna smiled brightly.

Charlie and Neville both turned to her. "Luna love, will you excuse us for a moment?" Neville asked squeezing her hand.

"Sure," she slipped away from behind Neville.

"Sorry about that." Neville said leading Charlie to the sitting room. "I hate to tell you this Charlie but that git has quite a fine sum of money apparently. Where it is and what he's doing with it, no one is really sure. I suspect Remus may know but that's a long shot. Severus is a quiet sort of man. Scary, but with great intellect and cunningness. He was, after all, head of Slytherin."

"That is precisely why she should be kept from him Neville. You know this. Help me find her. I want to take her back with me now. My mum wants me to stop by before I leave for Romania and how will it look if my fiancée isn't with me?"

Neville sighed, "I can't help you there. Her sister came and took her without telling me where."

Charlie eyed the boy, "Well then I guess I just wait here for her to come back won't I?"

At this Neville's uneasiness became apparent. Charlie could not tell if it was because he was keeping a secret or because sometimes he seemed rather frightened of him. Neville was taller but thinner than Charlie. He had seen Charlie's anger though and it scared him. He was wild and untamed like the animals he worked with. Luna walked in holding a tray with cups and tea just at that moment. Neville never felt more love toward her. "Anyone want a cup of tea?"

"Yes. I do." Neville answered sitting up and waiting for her to place the cup in his hand.

Severus brushed Alexandria's bangs aside as they kept falling in her face. They had made their way down to London after walking only a fourth of the garden but taking most of the day. Alexandria had been in the mood for coffee and she wanted to see her apartment that she had deserted. It was as it had been when he was there more than three years prior. There was a teahouse a few blocks from there but much to her liking they had a few selections of coffee too. Severus had stuck to the classic Earl Grey tea even thought they had offered him quiet a lot of oriental teas first. The little booth was surrounded in bamboo and the tables were so close to the floor that he had a bit of trouble sitting on the little cushion. His eyes were fixed on her with the flower still in her hair.

"What are you looking at?" Alexandria asked looking at herself, making sure nothing was wrong with her blouse.

"You, naturally." A blush covered her face but she would not look at him directly. Look at me.

"No."

"Why?" he asked brushing her bangs back once more. No answer came so he placed his fingertips under her chin and gently lifted it, turning it his way. "Why do you look away?"

Alexandria felt her heart drop to her stomach as she stared deep into his mysterious black eyes. He smiled being able to read her thoughts and yet she did not move. Her body froze at his very touch. It was his turn to touch her face with his hands. Her skin was as soft and warm as always. Watching her reactions to the way he touched her, he let his thumb slide over her lips. They were warmer than the rest of her face. He frowned examining them because he could not stand the urge inside him pleading him to take them. Severus's hand dropped as she pulled away from him. "None of that, please?"

A sort of pain came over him and he nodded. They finished their drinks in silence and made their way outside. The sun was shinning down over London brightly. Alexandria walked ahead of him and he couldn't help but feel regret forever having walked away from her. She turned to look at why he was not following so he commenced behind her. He could not stand he feeling… it would soon take hold of him. She turned into the park and he hesitated but continued after her. This time she stopped half way down the path. He almost walked into her and looked to see why she had stopped. There was nothing in the path or surrounding them. "Why do you stop?"

"Severus, I shouldn't be here with you."

"What do you want me to do? You asked me to come here and you asked me to spend the day with you, but if you want… I will go." Severus could see her shoulders shaking and her head drop. Alexandria was crying and he could not think of a single thing to do. He had not wanted to leave unless he was leaving with her. Then it hit him. "Alexandria, let me end this day good please? Let me take you somewhere?"

"I shouldn't."

"Damn that! You shouldn't have been here, but you are! Lets just do one more thing. You go home and get dressed up in a nice cocktail dress and I'll be back in about two hours." He turned her and wiped her tears with his sleeve. "I know you're marrying Charlie and if this is the last time I spend alone with you then I'm not going to stand here and let you cry."

A small smile came over Alexandria's face, "Where are we going?"

"It's a surprise. Now go." He waited till she apparated before apparating himself.

Alexandria stared at herself in the mirror unsure if she wanted to go in the dress she had chosen. It was a slim-fit, rust colored, satin dress. There was virtually no backside until the base of her spine. It was given to her by a new and upcoming designer at New York Fashion week, and was truly a beautiful dress. The straps holding it up on her were incredibly thin. The dress itself fell to just past her knees in the back but a little higher up front and not to mention the decent sized slit over her right leg. No, it was too inappropriate to wear for a man who was not her fiancé. Still, that was one of the more appealing thoughts as Charlie was always very jealous of her clothing and would never let her wear it out even if she was going out with him. The doorbell rang before she could think of anything else to wear. Butterflies filled her insides and she decided to rebel and stick with the elegant yet sexy dress. Holding her breath she opened it slowly and gasped seeing Severus leaning against the frame. He was in all black as usual but only wore a vest over his black button up shirt and creased black slacks. A gold chain hung from a pocket in the vest and Alexandria could not believe she was seeing him like that. With just the vest, shirt and slacks he looked tall and it was wonderful. When had he started caring about dressing so nice and in such fine clothes? She was not sure, but she liked it.

Severus smirked seeing the shock on her face. It was exactly the reaction he had hoped for. A little bit of nervousness had taken him before she had opened the door but it was now all gone. It was his turn to be shocked when she asked him to wait as she grabbed a purse. When she turned he felt his eyebrow raise and mouth drop a little as her bare back was exposed. Alexandria must have noticed because she froze in that moment and looked over her shoulder and gave him a mischievous smile. It was the same smile that had first caught his attention when they were back at Hogwarts. He walked in and closed the door behind him. Alexandria came back with her purse and stopped.

"I thought we were going out?"

"We are. First, you have to teach me some elf magic."

She looked at him with a look of confusion. "What?"

"Well, we can't get there if we don't apparate but if I tell you where, it will ruin the surprise."

For the next ten minutes she explained the magic of house elves and then decided to let him try. He could apparate himself easily but apparating more than one person was a talent known only by those who possessed an immense amount of power and because it required so much energy it was soon left out of curriculum. Severus tried a few times with her before he was sure he could do it. The first few times he felt weaker then ever but he regained his strength fast. Finally, he wrapped his arm around her waist and looked down at her smiling face. He snapped his fingers.

Alexandria closed her eyes and leaned against him. She was greeted with warm air in her lungs and a soft breeze. The sun was setting just slightly, its rays gleaming off the ocean. Her gaze immediately went to him, "Where are we?" Instead of answering he pulled her into a house that was right behind them. Then out the front door. "Did we just walk through someone's house?!"

"No," he laughed.

"Its your house?"

"No… well… yes but it wont be when the buyer sends me back the papers and I send him the ownership paperwork."

"You buy and sell houses now?"

"Not really but I own the company that runs this business." Before she could start her next sentence he turned and shook his head, "No more questions on what I do. This evening is supposed to be fun and working is not fun."

Alexandria nodded and continued on with him. They had walked a few blocks when they reached a very nice private club. It was empty though and Alexandria had a feeling he had made sure it would stay like that. The roof was made of glass and the walls only came up to her waist. The rest was open. Everything was white but filled with colorful, tropical flowers. The music played on the other side of the room. When they walked to the glass doors the guard nodded at Severus and opened them. "How did you… Do you own this too?"

He laughed a little and walked her to the center. "I said lets not talk about work."

"Severus, I want to know. This is amazing. You put this together in two hours?"

"Yes… Alexandria?" She was looking around at the beach. It was empty for miles. "Alexandria, these are private estates where people, like your sister, come to get away. Now, will you look at me for a moment so I can ask you something?"

That caught her attention and she turned to him. If he had proposed to her she would have not only said yes but married him on the spot. Unfortunately, she was already engaged and it was not to him and it had not been this romantic either. "Yes?"

"May I have this dance?" he asked holding out his hand.

Alexandria looked down at his hand and placed her hand in it tossing aside her bag. "Always."

He gave her a half smile and pulled her close to him. His empty hand rested on her lower back as they danced slowly and swayed from side to side. The music changed and he watched her back away a little and begin to swivel her hips and then she pulled him to her. He was not very partial to dancing like this but because he knew she loved it, he did not protest. The way she moved was intoxicating and he motioned to the band to play something else. They played a slow rumba and Severus stepped away. Alexandria looked at him, "What's wrong Severus?"

"I cannot dance with you like this."

"Oh. What about a tango?" she asked stepping forward with her right leg and a playful smile. Severus looked down. She had beautiful legs…

"No. No more dancing," he waved away the band.

"Isn't that why you brought me here though?"

"It was but it puts me in a place I don't want to be."

Alexandria walked to the middle of the floor and began dancing the music she could still hear in her head. Severus just watched but even watching was too much. "Still no?" He slightly sat on the wall and shook his head. "What is it Severus? We were having fun."

As she sat herself by him he took her left hand and raised it. There was no ring. He rubbed the spot where it should have been and then looked at her. "Where is it?"

"Doesn't matter."

"It does matter. People might get the idea that you're not engaged."

"Well the only people here are you and me and I think you know well enough that I am. I don't need an engagement ring."

"Do you even have one?" he asked.

"No… I told him I didn't want one. Do I have to keep repeating myself?" she asked trying not to get annoyed with him.

"Don't marry him." There it was. He had just blurted it out without thinking and he would again and more. "Don't marry him Alexandria. You don't even want to."

At this she stood and shook her head at him, " How can you even say that to me?"

"Because I know you don't love him! Because I know you feel like you owe him something! Because I love you! Don't you see Alexandria?"

Alexandria shook her head at him, "If you loved me you would respect my choices." Her fingers snapped and he knew she had gone back. He walked over to where she had tossed and left her bag. He picked it up and walked out onto the sand. Maybe she didn't love him quite like he had though. Maybe she did want to marry Charlie. He had remembered Charlie as a good kid in school. He was usually with Hagrid talking about great beasts never interested much in anything else except for quidditch. The Charlie he had seen a few days ago though had not been the same one he knew. Still there was nothing much he could do now. Defeat was almost upon him.

Alexandria stood before the gates of the palace and gripped them with her hands. A small summer rain had taken her as she was standing there crying. If she walked in she was walking into a trap, a sort of prison that would last for the rest of her life. Charlie's presence was strong and she knew he was inside and furious. She removed the heels from her feet and pushed the gate just slightly with her weight. Before she made it even half way to the door her feet stopped under her. Severus was here now. The rain began to pour a little harder. He was not in the palace though. Her eyes searched the yard and found nothing. Alexandria forced herself to move but this time to the left of her. Suddenly she was running around the side of the palace. There he was, standing in the rain as wet as she was in front of the lake house. Her presence was unknown to him, even as she crept closer. "What are you doing here?" she asked softly.

He turned and looked at her. The pain on his face was evident even though he tried to conceal it. "I came to leave your bag. It's inside."

Alexandria stared at him still breathing deeply from running. His hands were buried in his pant pockets and his hair was dripping. She looked at the door and then at him, "You shouldn't have come."

"I know," he said looking back at the house. It held memories he would cherish forever. "I'm going now."

Alexandria stood glued to her spot even as he walked past her. His footsteps faded. He was getting further. WAIT! Come back!

She heard the steps stop. He was looking at her now but she still did not turn. Her heart was pounding faster than usual and it was not from the running. He came up right behind her. "What?"

He watched as she still fought to relax her breathing and then turned suddenly, "You're crazy for coming back!"

"I know…"

She clenched her fists and looked around nervously, "Shut up!"

He frowned. She seemed a little mad like she was fighting herself and deciding whether to run to or from him. "Fine."

Alexandria walked over to him and looked up, "You shouldn't have come."

"You asked me to."

"But you shouldn't have."

"You keep saying that…" he paused, "now tell me why."

The burn of her lips filled him. They were hot and welcoming to his. It was she who had initiated it and it surprised him to no limit. Severus knew she was unsure of herself but he wanted her just as much so he gladly received her lips. His hands wrapped around her wet, bare back. Together they stood wrapped in each other until they heard a noise coming from inside the palace. Something had been broken. Severus looked at Alexandria. She stared at the castle; she knew her fiancé was in there more than likely giving her son a hard time. Neville had become a man though and would be able to handle him. Severus leaned down and ran his lips over her ear. She turned and pulled him into the house. It was dark and the rain could be heard falling on the roof. He stopped and looked closely at the way she brushed her hair back from her face. The dress had stuck to every crevice of her body and he could see the drops from her chin roll down her neck and then down in between her breasts. She turned to see him standing in the open doorway. He refused to move in fear of doing something she would hate him for.

"Close the door."

"No."

Alexandria turned and grabbed his hand pulling him to her. She placed his fingertips on her abdomen. "Its all wet."

"Yes you are."

"I'm cold too."

He knew where it was going and yet he could not fight her when she commanded him. The door shut behind them and he could not see a thing. This time she took both hands and placed them on her. "Alexandria… You shouldn't."

"I'm tired of hearing what I should and shouldn't do. Kiss me Severus? Kiss me like I know you've wanted to all day."

He leaned down slightly and kissed her lips without thinking or reasoning. Severus lifted her and she wrapped her legs around his waist. Those long legs of hers had been aching to have him in between. He kicked the door of the room open and lay down with her beneath him. Her body was cold and wet as was his but that would soon change. Late into the night he had her body wet with sweat. She sunk her teeth into his shoulder as she climaxed once more for him. The heat radiated off of her body as well as his and yet he could not get enough of her. He made love to her a few times that night before he fell into such a deep sleep he would not wake for more.

Severus stirred in his sleep as he could hear things breaking in the distance. The morning was getting close to ending and he still lay in bed. That was until he heard screaming coming from the palace. He jumped up and looked around. Alexandria had gone but not so long ago that he could still feel the bed warm beside him. No… tell me you didn't go back to him… He dressed quickly and ran to the palace. The door was shut so he pulled out his wand from his vest and forcefully blew open the door. What he saw next scared him more than anything. Everything was laying on the floor. China had been shattered, curtains had been ripped from way up high and furniture lay in pieces. "Neville! Neville!" he shouted running from room to room. Finally ending his search, he found Neville holding Luna tightly. The blonde girl was in tears from whatever had happened a few moments earlier. "Neville where is she? What happened?"

The young boy frowned and looked him up and down, "What are you doing here?"

"Its not important. Tell me where she is!"

"She left with Charlie… Leave her alone! I beg you! Don't you know you're hurting her? Look at what Charlie's done! The moment he saw her walk in with that dress he knew she was with you! He went crazy, yelling and throwing things. He raised his hand once and I thought he was going to hit her, but he didn't. I'd have killed him myself. Still he grabbed her and dragged her to the fireplace. Before I could do anything they were gone."

"I'm going to kill him." Severus said turning his back but Neville stopped him.

"No! Just go away now! I don't know why she won't leave him but there's nothing either of us could do! I hate her with him as much as you do! Now I need to step away too… Someone is going to get hurt if you don't stop."

Severus looked at Luna who now stared at him with her caring eyes. "Neville, if someone took Luna from you and he was a mad man, would you walk away?"

Neville turned to his girlfriend and then back at Severus. "No."

"Then I suggest you let me go."

"No, not so soon. Wait till he calms down."

"What if he does something to her?"

"He won't. Charlie doesn't have it in him." A harsh feminine voice came from behind him.

"Narcissa?" He stepped back almost falling over a chair.

"Hullo darling."

"What are you doing here?" he asked suddenly getting a bad feeling.

"Someone had to tell Charlie where his fiancée was last night." Narcissa smirked evilly and walked past him to stand in between him and Neville. "Thats right. I told him she was with you in the lake house all night."

A cold laugh crept from her. Severus, Neville and Luna all pointed their wands. "You'll pay for that Narcissa…"

"Oh no darling… You see," she held up a thick blue file.

Neville's eye got wide, "Thats your file Snape! The one that was missing from the ministry at the time of your trial!"

Narcissa walked over with a grin on her face, "My you are a bright young man. Yes, this is the one... The reason you are walking around as a free man, Severus. What Harry would do to have this file back, I wonder? I might even be able to have him clear my son's record."

Snape pointed his wand, "You're blackmailing her?! Well let's just see how Harry gets it if you're dead, shall we?"

"I'm sure there might be more than a thing or two for Neville if he helped recover this file."

"How dare you say that! Alexandria took Neville in as her son. That makes him practically a prince what more could he want that she cant give him?"

Narcissa laughed, "Remember what your reward was for catching Sirius Black?"

Severus lowered his wand slightly, "Becoming a level two wizard, one below Dumbledore."

Luna's eyes got wide as did Neville's. "Yes that's right. Perhaps Mr. Longbottom would like that."

Severus glared, "He is not catching an escaped prisoner of Azkaban. If he recovers a stolen file from a case that has already been acquitted then it matters nothing."

"Harry can open your case again Severus. Don't think he cant. Alexandria already knows this. As does Mr. Longbottom."

"She's right Snape. Harry can open it again. We have everything we need to have you kept in prison for life."

Narcissa walked over to him and placed her hand on his face. "Don't worry Severus, I wont do it unless you run to her."

"What does it matter whether or not I run to her? What is in it for you?"

"The thought that you are suffering as much as I did. Now you have to live your life seeing her at the side of another man. Soon she will be just like me to you. She will have abandoned all happiness with you for something she hates. Then you can think ill of her the way you do of me."

"Damn you Narcissa… I saved you and your family from death and this is how you repay me? Your son is walking right now a free man because of me and you can't allow me one happiness?

"No."

Neville finally felt he understood what had happened. He feared the woman though and yet he knew if he did nothing he would have to see his mum suffer more than she already was. It was obvious to him now that his adoptive mother was in love with the man that stood before him. That everything she was doing was only to keep him from a worst fate. That was why she had not accepted Charlie's offer right up front. It was only till Narcissa Malfoy had appeared that she did. He was sure Charlie hated the woman but as long as she gave him what he had always wanted he would stand her presence. This made Neville angrier than ever. He lifted his wand and aimed at the file while Narcissa tormented Severus with thoughts of Alexandria and another man.

"Ipera evanesca!" Neville shouted surprising even Narcissa.

The file burned in her hands as she stared at it. "NO!" she pointed her wand at Neville and yelled, "Crucio!"

The boy fell on his knees and grabbed his head. "Contego!" Luna shot at Neville. A thin layer of white covered his body and he got up. The curse could not penetrate Luna's magical barrier.

Severus lifted his wand, "Vulnero!" Narcissa dropped her wand and fell to the floor. She tried to lift herself but her arms could not hold her.

"Don't worry Severus. Luna and I will take care of her. You go and get Alexandria."

One last laugh escaped Narcissa before falling to the floor again. "You are fools to think that it's that simple. I want to see you try and do that to Alexander Moonfire." Severus stopped once more and looked at her. "That's right. I brought him into this. He wants her to marry Charlie. Even though he hates the man, any child she produces in the marriage will mean another pure blood for him. He will go to great lengths to keep her from ruining the family line with your blood. Your equal… in everything, she may be… But when it comes to blood, yours is dirty."

Neville shook his head, "Don't listen to her, she's bloody mad."

"Let her go Neville." The young couple now thought he had gone mad. "Let her go. Lets see if Alexander Moonfire cares enough about her to heal her. Go Narcissa. Go see if you can find someone who cares about you enough to heal you internally. Lucius would have never done it for you and I'm sure this man cares even less now that you've lost his leverage."

Narcissa's eyes filled with tears. "I hope you lose her like you lost your mother and me, to an evil man who thinks you're nothing, just pathetic."

"SECTUMSEMPRA!" He shouted as loud as he could.

Blood flew everywhere. Neville shook his head, "No! She can't die or you'll go to Azkaban again! Luna quick! Heal her wounds!" The young lady fell to her knees and immediately began waving her wand over the almost dead woman. Neville pushed Severus against the wall forcefully, "Are you insane?! You think Alexandria wants to be with a murderer? She needs you out here where you can save her from herself. Not killing all her enemies! Calm yourself!" Severus looked the boy in the eyes. They were the same height now.

Luna screamed. Both men turned and saw that only blood remained on the floor. Narcissa was gone. Luna had healed her enough to apparate. "You should have let her die!" Severus yelled.

"No! I said calm yourself!"

"You don't understand Neville. The woman is mad now! She will go to great lengths to destroy the lives of others just to have them suffered as she did! She will be back. Just give her time…"

Luna placed a hand on Neville, "Let him go Neville. He needs to go to Alexandria now."

As soon as Neville released him he put a hand on the boy's shoulder, "I wont let her touch you or your mom, but you cannot question my methods."

"Just go Snape. Go and bring her back."

Severus did not wait for Neville to tell him twice. In the wink of an eye he was gone.