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BPOV

Once we broke apart there was applause and whistles everywhere, and I smiled my first true smile in weeks. A few minutes later, people slowly began to leave the Great Hall, still sneaking glances up at us every few minutes.

"Can we talk?" Draco asked.

I sighed. I knew that this was going to happen eventually. "I guess so." I might as well get it over with.

Draco grabbed my hand and led me out of the castle and out by the lake. "What have you been doing these past couple of days?" He asked.

"Not much. I sat in my dormitory, I walked around the grounds or around the castle when everyone was in class, I avoided seeing people, and I tried not to think about what happened," I explained dully.

"I'm sorry Bella," Draco said.

"Why are you sorry?" I asked.

"Because I should have done something to stop it. He was standing right next to me and I was too shocked to even notice what he was doing," Draco explained mournfully.

I stared at him for a few moments before I answered. How could he even consider this being his fault? He had nothing to do with it and it made me feel even more guilty that I had been ignoring him. "Draco, this isn't your fault. There was nothing you could have done. If it's anyone's fault it's mine. If it wasn't for me Voldemort wouldn't even have been here."

"Is there anything that I can do to help you?" Draco asked desperately. I looked into his eyes and I could feel all of his worry for me. He truly cared about me and he had been terrified that I would do something extreme after Snape's death. He was glad that I had come out of hiding, but he knew that I wasn't completely better.

I thought about how to answer his question for a moment and then an idea popped up in my mind. "Do you mind helping me go through his stuff? As his only living relative I need to decide what to keep and what to throw out, and I need to look for his will." My voice broke as I said 'will' and Draco put his arm around me.

"Of course I'll help you," he said, kissing the top of my head.

I relaxed slightly. Everything would be much better if he was there to help me and keep me from falling apart.

"I'm just glad that everything is finally alright between us. I have really missed you," he continued.

"I missed you too," I said, and it was true. I had really missed Draco. The only thing that kept me away was that I didn't want him to see me in pain.

"Are you going to class today?" Draco asked me.

"Umm, I don't know," I said nervously. I would probably have another breakdown if I went into Snape's classroom and someone else was teaching in there.

"Bella, you don't have to go back today if you're not ready. But if you decide to go, I'll be right there with you."

I smiled. "I'll go, I need to face my fears sometime, and it will just get worse the longer I wait."

Draco held out his hand and I took it. We walked hand in hand all the way down to the dungeons. When he opened the door I saw Dumbledore sitting in the seat that belonged to my father. I grimaced when I thought that he will never teach me again. He had taught me so much and I had a lot of fun with him during these lessons.

"Aah, Miss Snape, Mr. Malfoy. It's good to see you."

Draco and I took our seats while the others watched us like hawks. It was actually pretty annoying. Just when I thought that they had finally gotten over the staring at me, something happens that makes them want to gawk at me some more. They better learn to stop or I was going to end up slapping someone.

"We were actually just sharing some of our favorite stories about Professor Snape," Dumbledore said.

I winced and Draco put his chair closer to mine and grabbed my hand under the desk. Everyone was still looking directly at me, but now they just looked expectant. I stared back at them, confused.

"Bella, we were wondering if you might share some stories about him."

I was about to say that there was no way that I would ever do that, but then I started thinking about it. It might actually be good to talk about him and get some of my anger and sadness out.

"Alright," I said. "What do you want to hear."

Dumbledore smiled at me and motioned for me to stand at the front of the class. I squeezed Draco's hand one last time and then walked up to stand beside Dumbledore. "Whatever you would like to tell us Bella."

I thought for a moment and then smiled, recalling the first time that Snape had ever taught me how to make potions. I was only six years old.

*FLASHBACK*

I had been staying with the Potter's and Snape had come for a surprise visit. He took me to the school and showed me around and then he finally took me to his potions room.

"Here we are Bella. This is my classroom where I teach potions class to all of the students who go here."

I looked up at him with my big green eyes. "You're in charge of your class right, daddy? They have to do what you say? Kind of like a king?"

Snape laughed at me. "Yes, Bella. I suppose I am kind of like the king of the class."

"Can you teach me potions? Daddy? Please?" I begged.

Snape laughed again and brought me over to his cabinet filled with all of the supplies. "Of course I will my sweet, sweet Bella. If I don't teach you who else will?"

We set to work on the most basic potion that he could find. We were laughing and having so much fun. I was sitting on the table next to the potion, and was in charge of adding the ingredients.

I saw a little vial filled with some red liquid. I picked it up and pulled the lid off. Snape had just leaned over to smell the potion when I put it in and BOOM! It exploded and black smoke came bubbling up from the pot. Snape yanked his head back, coughing.

"Bella! I told you not to add anything unless I said so."

I didn't even respond because I was too busy staring at what the potion had done to his hair. Once the smoke had cleared I could see Snape clearly. I stared in bewilderment for a couple of seconds and then burst out laughing.

The red stuff had turned Snape's hair red! His long thick black hair was now a bright, bright red.

"Ha-ha daddy! You look like a clown!" I giggled, rolling around.

"This isn't funny Bella," Snape said gruffly, but I could tell that he too was trying to contain his laughter.

"Yes it is," I said, still unable to control myself.

"If you don't calm down I guess I'm just going to have to tickle you," Snape said, grinning.

I gasped and tried to get away from him, but he was too fast. I started laughing harder as Snape tickled my stomach. "Daddy stop! Please! It hurts! Daddy!"

Snape finally stopped, but we were both still laughing.

Once we quieted down I went over and gave Snape a hug. "I love you daddy. Don't ever leave me."

"I won't baby, I promise. I love you so much."

*END FLASHBACK*

I closed my eyes, trying to keep my emotions in check because I was still in front of the class. That was one of my favorite moments with him and I would never forget it as long as I lived.

The class started clapping and I quickly took my seat.

"Are you okay?" Draco asked.

I nodded, not trusting my voice.

"That was wonderful Bella," Dumbledore said, smiling at me. I gave a small smile back

The bell rang and we were dismissed. Harry came up to me nervously. "So you're better now?"

I grimaced at him. "I'm better than I was, but I'm not one hundred percent."

"I'm glad, I missed my little sis."

I smiled and Harry pulled me into a hug. "I missed you too bro."

When I pulled away Harry had a huge smile on his face, and then he turned to Draco. "Thank you so much Draco. I'm sure you were a big part of why she came back and why she's better, and I can never thank you enough for that."

Draco grinned at harry. "It was my pleasure."

Draco pulled me into a tight hug before he left to his next class. "If you need me just come and get me," he whispered in my ear.

"Thanks, but I think that I'll be alright. I got the hard class over with."

He kissed the top of my head. "I'll see you later."

Harry and I talked happily on our way to Transfiguration, but I could tell that he was being cautious with what he said. He didn't want to say anything that would upset me.

Throughout the day, random people kept coming up to me and saying that they were so sorry about what happened. I was forced to smile and lie, but all I wanted was for them to leave me alone.

By the end of the day I was so tired of all the sympathy that I skipped dinner. I decided to start organizing Snape's possessions, so I set off for his office.

It was a mess and looked like nobody had been there in ages. Tentatively, I made my way to his desk and began searching for a will. I tore through his desk, but couldn't find it.

After I searched though his office, I went to his classroom and found it in his desk drawer. With my hand shaking slightly, I opened it up and began to read.

I, Severus Snape, leave everything that I own to my daughter Isabella Snape.

I stared at the page for a moment, thinking about how much that was when I noticed a small envelope addressed to me.

I opened it up and started to read.

Dear Bella,

You are the most wonderful person in the entire world and I am delighted to call you my daughter. You constantly bring a smile to my face and I can never thank you enough for that. Ever since your mother died I have been empty, but when you came back into my life this year I started to feel better. You brought back my happiness. I am deeply sorry for not spending enough time with you. I know you have already forgiven me for that, but it doesn't erase how sorry I feel, and I am sorry that you have had to endure so much pain in your life. There have been many obstacles that you have had to overcome, and you always stayed strong and pure, and I am so proud of you for that. I know that I will not be able to be with you for your whole life. Dumbledore told me that Voldemort will come to Hogwarts for you, and I know you were not yet ready to face him, so I took matters into my own hands. I know my decision will cause you pain, but it is the only way to save you, and I would not have wanted to die any other way, but I hate to know that we did not get much time together. I have had an amazing time this year watching you fall in love. Draco is a great person. Do not let him go. He is a special one and he cares deeply for you. Make sure you keep all of your friends close to you, you will need them. I wish that I could be there for your future: your wedding, your kids, your career, and so much more. You are a blessing sent from heaven above and I know that God will bless you in many ways. And lastly, I wanted to tell you that I love you. Never forget that. I may not be there to tell you that anymore, but it will always be true. I cannot convey to you how much I love you in this letter, but I hope that you can grasp a portion of it. I will always love you, and I will be watching over you. Making sure that you are safe and happy. Good luck and never give up hope.

With Love,

Your father Severus Snape

I completely lost control of myself once I finished reading the letter. I dropped to the ground and let out all of the misery that had been building up inside me. It was like a bomb that was set to explode. I had kept all of my pain hidden during the day, and now it was all flooding back to me.

The door creaked open and Draco walked in. He hurried over to me when he saw me on the floor.

"Oh Bella," he murmured, pulling me into his arms. "What happened?"

Silently, I handed him the letter and watched his face as he read through it. "I'm so sorry Bella," he said, pulling me closer to him.

"He died for me, he had planned that," I cried out. I couldn't believe that he would give up his life just for me. I would have rather died than have him do that.

"I know Bella, but he knew what he was doing. He probably thought it all out, and he wouldn't have done something like that without a good reason."

"What was that?" I asked.

"You were his only daughter, Bella, he loved you. He would do anything for you and I'm sure he was happy to be able to die for you," Draco murmured.

I knew he was right and that he had done a very noble thing by giving himself up for me, but it still hurt and pained me to know that I was the cause of his death. Draco continued to hold me, stroking my hair, trying to calm me down, and surprisingly it did help me. Being in his arms just made me feel secure once again. I remember Snape's letter, do not let him go. And I never would. He was a huge part of my life and if I lost him, I truly would die, but with Draco by my side, I could do anything.

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