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Chapter 2 Realization

Albus Dumbledore was sure that Severus Snape was going to wear a hole in the floor with all the pacing he was doing.

Shes alive. But now shes dead. I have a teenage daughter. Bloody hell Izzy why didn't you tell me!

Severus was freaking out. He thought that Isabella Nicolette Lafavre was dead. And he was under the impression that Voldemort killed her. The memories still bring chills up his spine.

Memory

Severus Snape was head over heels in love with Izzy Lafavre. She was in the same year but they were separated into different houses. He was in Slytherin. She was in Griffindore. But it wasn't until their 7th year that they fell in love. That was when they both became head boy and head girl.

Izzy had long blond curls that hung below her waist and she had a lean frame and rosy cheeks. And Severus could get lost in her emerald green eyes if she let him.

They normally didn't like each other. They fought about who knew more on certain topics and were always competing for top marks. They were a lot alike and would have liked each other if they didn't hate each other so much. They each had their own group of friends. Izzy was always hanging around Lily Evans. And where Lily went James Potter went. And James was always with Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew. And Severus was always with Lucius Malfoy and Ridex Zabini. And where Lucius went Vincent Crabbe, Gregory Goyle, and Aaron Nott followed. These 12 students eventually tolerated one another. Izzy was always inviting her posse and Severus was always doing the same. They even became secret friends because they still had to keep up appearances in public.

Now it came a time when Voldemort was recruiting. The Slytherins all thought it was a cool thing, going and fighting for the "greater good." little did they know that there was nothing great about it but when they were in they couldn't get out. Their lives were changed forever. Severus was very involved with Izzy. He loved her and one day asked her to marry him which she happily accepted. Her parents didn't approve but he did come from a good family and he did have money. They did not like that he was involved with Voldemort one bit.

Voldemort did not know about Severus's marriage to Izzy and Severus wanted to keep it that way. Izzy's mother was a muggle born witch and her father was a pure-blood. If Voldemort had found about their union he would be very angry. And that is just what happened. Peter Pettigrew who was a traitor, had to the Dark Lord that Severus was marrying a Griffindore and a half-blood at that. About a month after the wedding he showed up at Snape Manor and was outraged to find that Pettigrew was telling the truth.

Snape was late getting home from Hogwarts where he had just recently been accepted for the position on the potions professor. Severus was in a hurry to get home because Izzy said she wanted to tell him something important. Severus came home to a quiet but eerie house to find everything in disarray. Lamps were blown up, sofas had fluffing all over, chairs were over turned. And Izzy was nowhere to be found. He called the aurors but they had not heard of Izzy. He even called her parents but they didn't answer and when he flooed the house was empty as if someone had moved out and hadn't lived there for months. Severus was beside himself with worry. He didn't know what to do. He assumed Voldemort killed her. He apparated to Hogwarts and went straight to Dumbledore office.

"Severus! What a lovely surprise. I thought you went home. Anything I can do for you" said Albus.

"Izzy is gone. I think Voldemort is behind it. Ive looked everywhere."

"I'm very sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved her. Is there anything I can do for you. Just say the word."

Severus could stand no more. He felt to his knees and sobbed. He had lost everything dear to him. What more did he have to live for?

Albus who read his mind said, "there is much for you to live for. I need you to stay here and be the potions master. I still need you for a spy. Izzy wouldn't have wanted you to end your life. You are still needed in this world. Now is not the time to forfeit your life."

"I'm sorry Dumbledore. You are right. I will stay. I must go back home now. Good bye."

and with that he left. He went back home and stayed to become the potions master. Severus Snape had something to live for and he would not give up. But not a day went by that he didn't think about Isabella Nicolette Lafavre. He would always love her.

Present

"Severus sit down. Now think. You have a daughter. Now is your chance to become the father you always dreamed of becoming. This is your chance! But you will need some pointers," said Albus.

"what? Why do I need pointers on fatherhood?"

"because I know you Severus. You are hard on your students and you have no compassion for them. You have a teenage daughter. Do you want her to eventually come to like you? Maybe even love you?"

"yes, and I am not harsh."

"yes you are. Now pointer number one: drop the stiffness. No girl wants a stiff for a father. You need to be open with her. She is grieving now. You need to comfort her and maybe even an occasional hug." with that Severus had a little twinkle in his eye. The thought of Snape hugging another was next to impossible. "also you might need to redecorate your living quarters. You will need an extra room. And she is a girl so she has certain needs. And maybe try to get to know her likes and dislikes as well. Now I will leave you to your thoughts. I am needed in the Great Hall. Lemon drop?"

"no thanks" and with that, Severus went back to his quarters and thought about the events of the day.