Severus enters his rooms and says, "Make yourself at home. I'll just wash up and change my shirt."
Rolanda smiles as she looks around the room. It's so very Severus. She notices some photos on the mantelpiece and she's surprised. Severus isn't big on personal touches with the exception of the books he has. She quickly recognizes Severus through the years and someone who she assumes is his mother in the early ones. She looked beautiful and appeared happy, but the happiness doesn't reach her eyes. Rolanda also sees a photo of Severus and Lily Evans, Potter, as she was to become. They're sitting by a lake in the summer and they both look very happy.
"I loved her so much once." Severus says from behind Rolanda. "We were best friends even though we were in different houses until I ended up in with the wrong crowd who didn't appreciate her heritage. I never forgave myself for not being there for her when she needed me." Severus says heavily. "That picture is all I have left of her."
Rolanda walks over and hugs Severus tightly. "I'm sorry, Severus. I didn't know."
"I don't usually tell people, but you deserve to know. I don't want to keep anything from you. I know that I'm not very forthcoming about my past, but I will try to answer your questions when you have them. I want to be honest with you." Severus says seriously.
Rolanda kisses Severus softly but passionately. "I'll wait for you to be ready to tell me. I don't want to push you to tell me anything you're not ready to. Come on, let's go for a walk."
"That sounds like a great idea. Do I need my cloak, do you think?" Severus asks as he gets his emotions back under control.
"No, it's not that cold out there. It's brisk, but not cold." Rolanda smiles at Severus.
