The Twincident

Chapter 8: Anger and Bail

Severus stormed up to the Headmaster's office after dropping the kids off at the Bank. He didn't know, really, why he didn't think of it, or realise it, sooner; other than the fact that it was six o'clock on the bloody morning and he was exhausted; but why the fuck was Ronald Weasley back in the bloody school? He was arrested. And yet here he was, again, trying to torment his son.

He sped up the steps to the office which were already up and ready for people to climb. He slammed the door open and paid no mind to McGonagall who was now looking at him in shock as he made his way to the desk the Headmaster sat behind and slammed his hands down on it, looking at the man in anger.

"What the fuck is Ronald Weasley doing back in this school?" Severus sneered.

"He is a student here, Severus," Dumbledore said, raising an eyebrow.

Severus also raised an eyebrow, "Yes, he was, until he was arrested for the attempted murder of three students."

"Yes, however, I have bailed him out until his trial. He is to remain here, or at his home, until they have collected enough evidence to give him a trial. Then we shall see what they decide to do with him," Dumbledore said, as if the attempted murder of three students didn't matter to him.

"Right, so why isn't he at home then?" Severus asked.

"I thought it right that he be able to continue his education in the meantime," Dumbledore said.

"He can do that from home," Severus said, really trying to remain as calm as possible.

"Yes, however, I think we all know how much Ronald hates learning. When he's at home he won't do anything. Here he will be forced to do whatever his teachers require of him," Dumbledore said.

"I don't care, really, what the fuck he does in terms of his bloody learning. What I do care about, however, is that bastard of a boy, who tried to kill my son, and his own brothers, is here to harass my son. Do you really think Harry wants to be faced with the boy that tried to kill him and his friends? Do you really think it's a good thing that Ronald Weasley tried to break down my door at six o'clock this morning to harass him? No. Either Ronald Weasley leaves this school, or Harry and I do," Severus said.

"And where would you take Harry, Severus?" Dumbledore said, looking rather triumphant. "I don't think Spinner's End is all that suitable for a young, pregnant, teenage boy."

"No, I don't think so either. But my actual home is really very suitable for all that Harry and I need. Especially since I am the only one who knows where it is, and it is heavily protected with a multitude of wards to keep out anyone who… well, anyone."

"You can't just take Harry away, Severus. He is needed here. He is needed for the war."

"He won't be fighting any war if I have any say in it. Which I do now that I am his parents. And I can, in fact, take him out of the school, and teach him myself. I have a rather vast library, and I exceeded all expectations when I was at school by getting outstandings in all my courses. I also have multiple masteries. So I am perfectly able to homeschool him. And to keep him safe. In fact, it's probably best to do so since he is pregnant, with twins, and he would be much more comfortable at home, instead of being surrounded by students and having to climb Merlin knows how many stairs each day. Especially towards the end of his pregnancy. So yes, I do believe I shall be taking him out of school. Don't you worry though, we won't leave until I have found a replacement for my post that I trust to keep the students safe during their potion's lessons," Severus said with a grin.

"Severus, you can't do this."

"I can do whatever I please with my son. You legally can't stop me. Especially when the boy that tried to murder him is here. No. I am going to keep my son safe and comfortable. And I can't do that here. Especially with Ronald here. So, please accept my resignation-"

"And what are you going to do for work, Severus? No one else will hire you after your past," Dumbledore said.

"Oh, I hate to break it to you but I have received a large number of job offers over the years, from places all over the world. I only didn't accept any of them because of my vow to protect Harry. But since Harry would be coming with me, I can, in fact, accept any of them now. If I so wanted to. And I have also been brewing for a large number of private clients in my spare time over the years. I am doing just fine. I will do just fine. I don't need you, or this job. What I do need though, is for my son to be safe, and happy, and healthy, and comfortable. And he can't be those things here. Not after everything he has been through in these walls. And not with Ronald Weasley roaming around like he is supposed to be here. So, send Ronald home, and perhaps I won't take Harry away from here, at least, not until the later stages of his pregnancy when moving around this bloody Castle will be hell for him. Or we will both leave the second my replacement has arrived, and we won't be coming back. At all. Ever," Severus said.

"Severus-"

"You have until the end of the week to get that bastard of a boy out of this school before I leave, and I take Harry with me. My replacement will be here by then also. Don't worry, he'll be fine with the same salary as me."

Severus stormed out of the room.

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Severus used his limited spare time during lunch to write to the man he knew would replace him if needed. An old friend of his. A Potions Master he had worked with a couple of times through the years, and had attended conferences with, and one he trusted to help him keep the students safe if he and Harry, and Evie of course, did leave. And if they didn't leave, well, he needed an assistant. Someone who would help him keep his children, and the unborn twins, safe, alongside the other children in the school. Someone who could cover his classes if Harry needed him. Someone who could just take some of the workload off his back.

The letter was sent off with his personal owl, and he decided to spend the last twenty minutes of his break at the Bank. Or, he would have, had he not heard a knock on the door as soon as he was about to step into the green flames.

He sighed and called for the person to enter. He smiled a little upon seeing that it was Draco, who looked at the green flames and looked a tad ashamed.

"Oh, I'm sorry, were you heading over to see Harry and Evie? I shall leave you to it," Draco said, turning to leave the office again.

"No, Draco, it's fine. I will be seeing them later. What do you need?" Severus said.

"Well, I was wondering what the Weasel was doing back here mostly?" Draco said, a slight growl in his voice that had Severus smirking just a little.

"The Headmsaster bailed him out," Severus sat down behind his desk and gestured for Draco to sit in the chair opposite him. "He's got to be either here or at his home until his trial, the Headmaster wanted him to be able to continue his education. I have told him, though, that if Ronald isn't out of the school by the end of this week then I shall take Harry and leave. Which I may just do anyway, depending on what Harry wants. Although if he doesn't want to leave quite yet, then I will take him home with me when he is further along and the pregnancy makes him moving around this Castle rather torturous. Especially with him carrying twins."

Draco hummed, "The stairs alone will be a nightmare for him. Never mind the uniform, the wooden chairs, the weight of the books and such, the stares from everyone, people wanting to touch his belly, people invading his personal space, people talking to him."

"Indeed," Severus' lips twitched again. "How are you doing?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well, you witnessed two students disappearing. Students you were, if secretly, friends with. They were like your big brothers too. And now they are foetuses, inside another student. One you have wanted to be friends with, and yet had to pretend to hate. And you have now finally started becoming friends with him. You've had quite a rough few days also. I just wanted to ask how you were dealing with everything."

"What about you? You have lost the boys who were like sons to you, yet gained a son and grandchildren in the process. You are going to be a granny in your thirties. How does that feel?" Draco deflected with a smirk.

"It feels great," Severus rolled his eyes. "Seriously though, how are you doing?"

"Okay, I guess. Though I am pissed that the old man had the audacity to bail the bastard out. I mean, what was he thinking?" Draco growled.

"Hm, was he thinking? The longer I am forced to spend time with him the more I think he doesn't have a brain. Or, if he does have one, it is severely addled."

"He is rather old now, isn't he? Like five hundred or whatever."

Severus grinned, "Certainly seems that way, yes. Perhaps we should put everyone out of his misery."

"Ooh, Uncle Sev, I didn't think you were one to joke about murder."

"Who says I'm joking?" Severus raised an eyebrow. "I mean, I don't want to do it, but something ought to. One day. When he's been suitably punished for all his audacity, of course. Can't have him getting off too lightly."

"No. No, we can't," Draco said, shaking his head with a smile on his face. "Seriously, though. How are you doing?"

"I'm fine, Draco," Severus said, breathing deeply, looking quickly at the desk.

"I know," Draco said quietly in return. He understood, "How are Harry and Evie doing?"

"They're okay. Evie is excited about having a new big brother, of course, and is as chipper as ever. Though she worries when Harry is sick. Harry is… pushing through. He's a strong young man, he shouldn't have to be as strong as he is, though. But, he'll be fine. Eventually. I'll make sure of it."

"I know you will," Draco said sincerely, smiling at his godfather.

Severus nodded, then looked at the time.

"Right. You ought to get to your next class, and I ought to get to mine. Be sure to come and visit some time. Though not before doing your homework."

"But what if Harry and I do our homework together? I can help him with the things he misses in classes, since I doubt he will be attending them any time soon. Not that I blame him for not wanting to, of course," Draco said, smiling as he stood and grabbed his satchel from the floor.

"We'll see how he feels," Severus said softly and Draco nodded in agreement.

"I'm sorry for taking your time away from your kids again," Draco whispered.

"You have nothing to be sorry for. I will always be here for you, too. You are like a son to me, and you know that. I wouldn't have been able to spend much time with them anyways, and Evie can be a bit fussy if I have to leave after only spending a short amount of time with her. I'll see them tonight and be able to spend hours with them. Even more if we leave soon," Severus said.

"I hope you do take this opportunity to go home and truly rest, and spend time with your family. You all deserve it," Draco said quietly, honestly, but also in a way that showed he hoped that he could go with them.

"You'd be able to visit, of course. On the weekends, and during the holidays. But I don't think your parents would enable me to take you out of here. Even if I were to say it was for specialist training," Severus said.

Draco nodded, a small, sad smile on his face as he looked at his godfather, "I'll see you later."

"Goodbye, Draco," Severus placed a soft kiss on Draco's head and watched as the young man left his office.

He took a shaky breath before heading off to his own classroom. Hoping that the rest of the day would pass quickly.

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