Time After Time.

A Harry Potter based fanfic by MCGEEandME.

Disclaimer: I don't own Severus Snape, or Lily Potter or James or Harry. But I do own Rose Griphons. And I own these events (well, most), and the actions these wonderful characters perform.

Note: I know my chapters have been short, but I'm just thinking this may end up being REALLY short. Sorry. I will try to make it longer with twists. (SORRY again!)

Severus was sprinting—sprinting away from Hogwarts. But he wasn't angry at himself. He was ecstatic. He wasn't running away from his fears—he was running with joy. He was jumping with joy. He was racing with joy. Severus was filled with joy.

He ran for miles, without getting tired. He felt like a little boy, but a happy little boy.

This life isn't so hard, he thought to himself. Maybe, I can deal.

Severus was running for hours, but to him, it felt like seconds. And before he knew it, he was back in Muggle London. He didn't know where he was going, nor did he care. But then he noticed the house.

He had sub-consciously walked to Rose's house.

Severus walked up to the window and looked inside. Rose was sitting in a large chair reading. The light above her seemed to give her a glow. She was beautiful. Like an angel….

It was Christmas in his second year. Severus walked along the halls of Hogwarts looking for somebody. Of course, he was looking for Lily, his best friend. He reached the Gryffindor tower and saw Lily sitting there, quietly working on her homework. At the sound of Severus walking towards her, she looked up at him. Then, abruptly, she jumped up and grabbed Severus' hand, pulling him across the floor.

He didn't know what she was doing, but he liked it. Her hand was so soft and smooth against his rough skin. Then, without thinking, he squeezed her hand with his own and his face began to redden. But then…she squeezed back and smiled, and his face went pale again.

She led Severus outside into the dazzling snow. The white blanket below them lay untouched and beautiful. It was white and glittering and really was a winter wonderland. And then it was perfect, for Lily was smiling that wide-lipped smile that he loved so dearly.

"Oh, Sev, don't you just LOVE Christmas time!"

"Yea…."

"It's so peaceful…for now!"

And Lily scooped up some snow and mashed it into a ball before chucking it at Severus.

"Oh no! You're not getting away with that!" he screamed. And then he threw a snowball at Lily. Soon they were playing together in the snow, and covered in it as well.

After a tough but equal snowball war, Lily fell on to the snow and began squirming around. But Severus didn't know what she was doing. He had never seen anyone act this way….

She finally stood up and said, "Isn't that angel beautiful!?"

And then Severus saw it. Lily had made a snow angel.

"Yes, just like an angel..." But he was looking at Lily at the time.

Snapping back into reality he looked back at Rose.

"Just like an angel…." His voice trailed off.

Then, he turned on his heel to leave.

-x-

Rose looked up from her reading at the sound of Severus' voice and caught him walking away. So, Rose walked to her door, opened it, and followed Severus into the chilly air.

-x-

Severus opened the door to his apartment and collapsed on the nearest chair. He was there for nearly five minutes when there was a knock on the door. He opened it up and their stood Rose.

"Hi," she said with a shy smile.

"Hi, how did you—"

"I saw you at my house," she cut off.

"Oh."

Then Rose reached behind her and took something out.

"Lilies…." He said. He had never heard of a man getting flowers, but he did think it was nice…although it brought back memories—memories he didn't want to talk about now. But then she reached behind her again and brought out more flowers.

"Roses?" he questioned. She nodded.

"Now let's find some vases…"

He interrupted, "I don't think I have any—"

"I found some!" And she came back with two vases. The angel was right: The apartment had what he needed.

"So are you hungry?" Rose asked.

"A bit, but I don't know how to cook…" He thought maybe it would be romantic if he could cook for her, but never learned.

"What do you do for dinner?"

"I just go out by myself."

"That's a waste of money. But, it's fine. I can teach one of the easiest and most romantic meals of time!"

"And what's that?" He raised an eyebrow.

"Pasta," she whispered. "But the sauce can be a bit tricky. But that's why you've got me!"

"Do I have the ingredients?" At first he was sure he wouldn't, but then he remembered this apartment had what he needed.

"I'll check." She went over to the cabinets, looked inside, thought about something for a moment and then responded with, "Nope. But we can run to the convenient store around the corner."

So they left out the door and Severus put his arm around Rose half way down the steps.

-x-

They came back to the apartment and Severus went to put the ingredients on the counter, and just out of suspicion, he checked the cabinet. And there were the ingredients they had just bought. So, technically, Rose had lied, but Severus didn't care. He knew why she had done that: She wanted to go on another walk with Severus. And he couldn't complain; he really did like her head resting on his shoulder.

Severus closed the cabinet as Rose walked in.

"So, let's get started!"

And they started cooking. And Severus learned how to make spaghetti with tomato sauce. Rose told him to put certain spices in the sauce, and he obeyed.

"Try it," he told her. And so he put some sauce on a spoon for her and fed it to her hungry lips. She immediately complemented him on how good it was.

"It was all you. I did what you said."

"But you still made it, Sev!" He whipped around at the sound of that name.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Severus, I forgot!" She hadn't been thinking about how Lily had called him that.

"No," he choked out. "It's fine. It actually feels kind of…good." He gave a soft smile and she returned the favor.

"You seem different today. You seem so…happy." He looked down at his feet.

Then, changing the subject, he said, "So, is the pasta and sauce ready?"

"Yes."

-x-

Severus loved the meal, and he couldn't believe he made it (with the help of Rose, of course).

"This is so romantic!" she exclaimed. "Like Lady and the Tramp!"

"Lady and the…"

"Oh, sorry! I forgot that you hadn't experienced Muggle things. It's a cartoon movie, but so romantic!"

They ate the rest of their dinner in silence, but in joy as well. There was a connection going on between the two of them, and they both knew.

Then, when they finished dinner, they both stood up. And then, Rose kissed Severus.

It was an innocent, but different then their first. But then, it became more fiercer, and they both pushed harder. Then Rose opened Severus' mouth and they were making out. So much intensity was created. It was mutual: They both wanted it.

Severus was the one to make the first move. He reached for Rose's blouse and lifted it over her head. The intensity quickly moved to the bed….

You don't have to move, you don't have to speak
Lips for biting.
You're staring me down, a glance makes me weak
Eyes for sriking.
Now I'm twisted up when I'm twisted with you
Brush so lightly
And time trickles down, and I'm breathing for two
Squeeze so tightly.
I'll be fine, you'll be fine.
This moment seems so long
Don't waste now, precious time
We'll dance inside the song

What makes the one to shake you down?
Each touch belongs to each new sound
Say now you want to shake me too
Move down to me, slip into you

She sinks in my mind as she sheds through her skin
Touch sight taste like fire
Hands do now what eyes no longer defend
Hands to fuel desire
I'll be fine, you'll be fine
This moment seems so long
Don't waste now, precious time
We'll dance inside the song

What makes the one to shake you down?
Each touch belongs to each new sound
Say now you want to shake me too
Move down to me, slip into you

Ooo, ah
Ooo, ah
Ooo, ah
Ooo, ah (x 2)

And I'll be fine, you'll be fine
Is this fine? I'm not fine
Give me pieces, give me things to stay awake

What makes the one to shake you down?
Each touch belongs to each new sound
Say now you want to shake me too
Move down to me, slip into you

What makes the one to shake you down?
Each touch belongs to each new sound
Say now you want to shake me too
Move down to me, slip into you

Move down to me slip into you...

Song taken from All American Rejects (Dance Inside) I hope you know what the song implies!

R&R Ok, so it wasn't that short, but it still was short! Chapter seven will come soon!