Elizabeth smiled in triumphant. She had been right. She had been able to teach all her classes without any troubles. In fact, she felt like she had known all the students and was at perfect ease with them. Because of her teaching style, the students didn't ask her many questions that would require her to remember more recent events — something she was very glad about.

"You look pleased with yourself." Said a silky voice from the door. Elizabeth smiled at Severus, who was leaning against the door frame, arms crossed. Elizabeth felt the constant warming of her stomach whenever he was present and her smile softened.

"Just like riding a bike."

"Well I am glad it went well for you." He smirked. "May I walk you to our apartments, my lady?"

She giggled as she stood, walking towards him.

"As long as you promise not to call me that again."

"Yes ma'am."

Frustrated Elizabeth rolled onto her back and growled at the ceiling. It was late, she was tired yet unable to sleep.

"Try counting unicorns."

She turned her head to look at a sleepy, yet still sarcastic, Severus. Her eyes narrowed, jealous that he was able to sleep when she couldn't.

"Does that even work?" She growled. He grinned into his pillow.

"Not usually."

"Thanks for being so helpful then."

He chuckled before moving onto his elbows and looking at her.

"You want to talk?" He asked. She blinked at him before rolling onto her side.

"Do we usually?"

He nodded before rolling onto his back and yawning.

"Usually that's all you need to fall asleep. We talk about the kids, teaching, the dunderheads of the year, what plans we have coming up... boring everyday stuff."

"Our children are not boring, everyday stuff. They are a blessing and you would be wise to enjoy every moment with them."

Severus blinked at her before shaking his head.

"I forget sometimes you can't remember everything when you say stuff like that. You say that to me all the time — usually making me fall behind in my grading so I can watch Melee sing some silly Muggle nursery rhythm or to have Theo yank on my hair."

Elizabeth smiled moving closer without thought. His arms came around her and she snuggled into his chest.

"Tell me about when we got married."

"What? Why? It was a wedding."

She poked him and he chuckled, kissing her forehead.

"But it was our wedding." He kissed her nose gently, causing her to blush at the touch. He stared up at the ceiling, his fingers lightly running through her curls.

"Well, we got married quickly. It was right before the Final Battle actually."

"Severus, are you sure? This isn't—" Severus cut her off by putting a finger to her lips.

"Elizabeth Season, I can't even tell you how important this is to me. Who knows how this war will end, if I will even live to see it end but I want to die knowing that I lived. That I actually did something I wanted to do. For myself."

She opened her mouth before closing it. What was she to say? That she didn't want to marry him, only for someone to kill him later? She knew she loved him, she wasn't able to help herself but to marry him? She wanted a husband for life. Not for a mere few months.

"Elizabeth? Would you honor me by taking the Snape name?"

Elizabeth bit her lower lip looking at his face, reading his emotions. It was like an opened book to her now. Fear, uncertainty, anxiety, excitement — hope. She did love him.

"Alright Severus. I'll marry you."

The biggest brightest smile she had ever seen, came to his face before he slipped a ring onto her finger and touched her face. Elizabeth held her breath, as his mouth neared hers before lightly brushing hers.

"Severus, do you have..." Albus's eyes widened as the potion master and the defense teacher sprang apart, her blushing while Severus looked furious.

"What do you want old man?" He snapped.

"Severus." She frowned at him. Albus raised an interested brow, smiling.

"Well," he said. "I see some improvements are already being made. Elizabeth dear, I trust you said yes then?"

Severus's mouth fell open.

"You didn't butcher your proposal did you Severus?" asked the headmaster, all innocent like.

"How long have you known?"

"I didn't mention I would be proposing."

"Children — please. A wizard my age knows these things." His eyes twinkled. "She said yes didn't she?"

For the first time in his life, Severus blushed in pleasure. Elizabeth smiled at him.

"Finally, though Severus I will admit this is a horrid time for you two to be getting married. What will Tom say when he finds out?"

Severus pulled Elizabeth into his arms, secure and safe.

"I won't let him find out headmaster. I would rather die then let him know of my Elizabeth."

Blinking awake, Elizabeth yawned as she stretched her body out in bed. Rubbing her eyes, she moved onto her side and snuggled into the warmth. An arm tightened it's hold on her waist and she cracked an eye, to see Severus still asleep. He had told her about proposing to her and she actually remembered a few things. They had stayed up talking and he had been right, she was able to fall asleep in the middle of his conversation.

I'm glad it's Saturday morning. She yawned again, I can sleep in longer.

She smiled as Severus growled beside her, moving his face into her neck, still sleeping. Elizabeth had mixed feelings about Severus. She had some memories of him and how she loved him. She didn't question that. However, when he held her close and touched her in intimate ways, she couldn't help but feel uncertain as to how to act. He hadn't pushed anything on her and always stopped himself when he realized what he had done. Elizabeth didn't blame him in anyway — it was clear that they had had a healthy relationship and were very affectionate to each other.

His nose was doing strange things to her neck, making her heart pound.

"Good morning my beautiful wife." He purred, pressing kisses along her exposed skin. Elizabeth inhaled sharply, as he moved her leg to cover his. He smirked into her skin. "Yummy wife too." He pressed a kiss to her collarbone before he pulled his head back, kissing her on the mouth.

All thoughts of stopping him went out the window, as he kissed her breathless before moving along her jaw. She shuddered beneath him, finding it hard to think or to breath. Severus smiled on her skin.

"Severus..." She swallowed as he pressed a kiss to her throat.

"Yes my love?" He purred, kissing his way down her neck towards her shoulder. His hands rubbed her hips and waist, distracting her from her train of thought.

"We must...stop..."

"Why?" He murmured, before gently nodding on her shoulder. Elizabeth inhaled in pleasure but tried to think clearly.

"I can't...remember..."

It was like a switch and he was off her, sitting up with his back to her. Elizabeth took a moment to catch her breath before sitting up.

"Severus?"

He rubbed the bridge of his nose.

"I am sorry Elizabeth. It's just... so hard..."

"I know." She replied, touching his arm. He looked at her before touching her cheek.

"You're here but then, you aren't fully here."

She touched his face with her hand and he leaned into her touch.

"I am remembering more though. In a little more time, maybe I will remember everything."

"Maybe." He murmured. Elizabeth frowned before taking his hand and pulling him back into bed.

"It's Saturday. Let's sleep in till Minerva and Albus come by with the kids."

"You will find no argument with me."

He crawled back into bed, bringing her close in his arms so that they spooned. Elizabeth snuggled into him, pulling their blanket close. Closing her eyes, she inhaled the scent of their blankets. They were so familiar to her...

Poor Elizabeth... Poor Severus. I hope her memory comes back soon for the both of them. ;o)