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"What are we going to do with him? He can't just live here." Podmore growled.

Sal stood timidly behind Severus, tugging on his sleeve.

"For once I agree with the lunatics at the end of the table. The order of the phoenix is no place for a child." Meadows glared at Dung who was pocketing the vase on a cupboard to his left. "A child needs a family, a home to call his own."

"And we can provide that." Dumbledore silenced them with one meaningful gaze. "He will stay here and be trained to become the greatest wizard of all time. We will teach him, train him to become the saviour of the wizarding world. He will be his family."

"You can't do that to him, he is just a child." The order stood stunned turning to Snape. " You can't expect a child to do what none of us can't. You can't condemn him to this. He deserves a chance at life. What if he was your child, would you sacrifice him?"

"Yes." Her answer was soft but echoed out into the silent room. Snape glared across at Dorcas Meadows. "If one child's life was to be forfeit for the rest of man kind, then yes even if he was my own flesh and blood. His childhood would be gone along with his innocence but if that means saving hundreds of thousands it would be worth it. He could have a normal life after the war ends, a decorated hero even."

Severus couldn't believe what he was hearing, what they were saying in front of this small defenceless child.

"So be it." Dumbledore's words stuck like a judge's hammer. The sentence had been past before the boys very eyes.

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Lily woke to the sound of baby Eileen giggle. She lifted herself from the bed to find Severus tickling Eileen's belly. His face hid his emotions well but after months of living together she knew something was wrong.

"Severus." She murmured placing a hand on his shoulder softly.

"I will be bring a boy home with me for the weekend. He will be gone by Monday."

"Who?"

" His name is Sal."

"Where are his parents?" Lily shivered.

"Gone."

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Sal happily bounced along beside Severus.

"Sev, where are we going?"

"Where going to my house for the night. There isn't anyone free to stay at the order with you so your coming with me."

"Why can't I just stay with you Sev?" He pleaded.

Snape sighed. "Because you wouldn't be safe with me. Your safe with the order."

Sal pouted.

"Don't you like me?"

Snape wasn't use to this. He was being to fear the day Eileen could walk and talk.

"I do. Us slytherin's stick together but for now you must do as Dumbledore says. Will you do that for me?"

"For you." Sal crossed his heart as Snape opened the front door.

Lily stood inside stunned as Severus and the little boy with wide eyes entered the living room.

"Wow. It's ugly in here." The child looked around.

Severus raised his eyebrow but didn't say a word. Lily giggled. The boy paused looking up at Lily.

"Is she your wife?" Sal tugged on Snape sleeve. " She is real pretty."

"No she isn't." The air was awkward between the two adults but Sal seemed oblivious.

"Why not?"

"Would you like to see Lily's baby?" Severus quickly changed the subject.

"A baby?" If it was possible Sal's eyes widened.

"Come on I'll show you."

The two boys went down the hall to Eileen's room. Snape lifted sal so he could see into the crib.

"Wow."

Lily stood in the doorway watching the pair with a small smile on her lips.

"This is Eileen Rose."

"She so tiny. Will she go to the magic school that Grandpa Dumbles wants me to go to?"

Severus smirked at the nickname. "Yes, when she is old enough."

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An. Sorry well over due, life is insane at the minute, nothing seems to be going right. Next chapter I am going to jump ahead a few years, I hope no one minds too much. Hope to see you all next chapter :P