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The Potion Mistress and the Half-Blood Prince	By : FonzFan Category: HP Canon Characters paired with Original Characters > General Views: 2097 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Disclaimer: I do not own any of the people (Dumbledore, Snape, Voldemort, etc), places (Hogwarts, etc), other keywords (Occlumency, etc.), and text ("") that belong to the wonderful world of Harry Potter, as they belong to J.K. Rowling. I am writing this story to entertain myself (and hopefully others) and make no money from it. The OC (Katherine) is entirely my own.

Chapter 35: Yuletide Snags
Severus was shocked, to say the least. It had seemed that Minerva had heard his warning and complied to it; as he had not heard one thing about the situation that had occurred in his office during that latter part of November.
But what made him feel more relaxed, was the approaching holidays along with the departure of the students. He had also noticed that Katherine had relaxed, if only a bit; unless she was hunting down the members of the D.A.
Five days before the students were scheduled to leave, the Heads arrived with the list of students that were staying behind. Thankful all of Gryffindor, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff decided to return to their families for the Christmas break. But when Katherine handed him the Slytherin list, he frowned.
"The rest of you are dismissed," Severus said, waving off Minerva, Pomona and Filius. He studied the parchment in his hands once more, before turning his gazes to the blonde witch in front of him.
"There's a name on this list," Severus stated, holding the paper out to Katherine.
"Obviously."
"This will not do, Katherine," Severus sighed, throwing the parchment onto his desk. "The boy must return home for the holidays. I do not wish to deal with his mother."
"He is of age Severus," Katherine stated. "We cannot force him to do anything."
"Draco Malfoy will return to the manor for the holidays," Severus snapped. "Or Narcissa will have both of our heads."
"Fine," Katherine spat. "I'll see what I can do." She spun on her heels and marched out of the office door, slamming it shut. Severus brought his hands to his face, and rubbed them across his eyes.
"Severus?" a quiet voice came from behind him. "What is going on with Mr. Malfoy?" Severus turned in his chair to look at Albus' portrait, the latter with a worried expression on his face.
"Katherine has reported Draco to be distancing himself from the rest of his house," Severus explained. "She has also said that his grades are slipping and is no longer eating properly."
"I take it that he is no longer flanked by Mr. Crabbe or Goyle?"
"No," Severus replied. "Or neither Ms. Parkinson or Mr. Zanbini. Draco most often sits alone in the Great Hall and in classes."
"Interesting," Albus said, stroking his long white beard. "Do you think that Katherine will convince him to return home?" Severus opened his mouth to respond, but never got a chance to speak, as a tapping at the window interrupted him.
Severus rose quickly and made his way to the large picture window. A familiar great horned owl sat perched on the sill; an emerald green scroll attached to his leg. He let the bird in and hastily removed the letter, before shooing the owl off.
He turned the scroll over in his hand, revealing a familiar black seal along the edge of the parchment. Severus silently broke the seal, unrolled the letter and stared intently at the black writing.
"Headmaster Snape,
You are cordially invited to

our annual Yuletide Ball

at

Malfoy Manor

on Wednesday, December 24th

at seven o'clock in the evening.
Please respond before Saturday, December 20th."
Severus sighed heavily before turning back to Albus.
"I believe the boy will be required to return home for the holidays Albus," Severus said, looking back down at the parchment in his hands. "Narcissa and Lucius are hosting a Christmas Eve ball."

"Lacewing Flies," Katherine snarled at the blocked archway, that was entrance to the Slytherin common room. The wall disappeared before her, and Katherine stepped through into the green-lit room.
"Does anyone know where I can find Mr. Malfoy?" Katherine shouted over the heads of several patrons that sat idly on the chair and sofas that lined the common room.
"He came in a few minutes ago Professor," Pansy Parkinson said. "Headed straight up to his dorm."
"Thank you Ms. Parkinson," Katherine said coldly, before ascending the stairs to the boys' dormitory. Quickly finding the boy's room, she knocked once before entering. There she found Draco sitting alone, staring up at the glass window on the ceiling, where fish and other creatures of the Black Lake could be seen swimming underneath its' icy surface.
"Draco, we need to talk," Katherine said, silently silencing off the room with her wand.
"About what?" the boy spat.
"About you not returning home for the holidays."
"I'd rather not."
"You do realize that you will be the only student from all four houses here during that time."
"All the better."
"Draco," Katherine said, crossing her arms over her chest. "Your parents will be quite cross with Severus and myself if you do not return home. Especially your mother."
"I don't care what they think," Draco yelled. "I'm not leaving here."
"Draco," Katherine started, but was interrupted by a knock at the door. "COME!" The knocked came again, and Katherine growled to herself. She had forgotten about the silencing spell she had placed before their conversation began. With a wave of her wand, she lifted the spell and yelled again. "COME!"
The door flew open, revealing an annoyed looking Severus, who was now holding not one, but two emerald green scrolls in his hand.
"Katherine," he growled, closing the door roughly behind him. "Will the boy be returning on the train?"
"I'm not leaving," Draco shouted again, rising quickly from his bed. Katherine glared at her stubborn godson, causing the boy to shrink back a bit.
"Apparently not," Severus said bluntly. "But I'm afraid Draco that you have no choice to return now." Severus handed Katherine the second green parchment, and the two men watched her unroll and read it.
"What's going on?" Draco asked, looking between the elder witch and wizard.
"Evidently your parents are holding their annual Yuletide ball again," Severus stated. "You will be more than likely required to be there."
"No," Draco hissed. "I'm not going."
"Draco…" Severus began, but Katherine put a hand up to stop him from continuing.
"Listen well Draco," Katherine's voice became dangerously low. "You can remain here until the twenty-fourth. You will be ready at six o'clock that eve so that we may escort you back to Malfoy Manor in time for the ball; then you will remain there for the duration of your holiday break. Is that clear?"
"I don't have to do anything you say," Draco spat back. "I'm of age, and I will not take orders from the likes of you." Before Severus could hold her back, Katherine descended on the boy, forcing him back against the wall of the room. Draco trembled slightly, as the face of his godmother was only mere inches from his own.
"This plan is non-negotiable boy," Katherine hissed. "You'd do well to learn your place. We are the professors, and you are the student; and as such, you will do as we tell you. Is that clear?" Draco nodded his head; his body beginning to tremble more violently as he tried to hold the gazes of his professor's ice blue eyes.
"Good," Katherine said coldly, as she backed up a bit from Draco's person. "You will be ready at six." The witch spun on her heel and headed back to where Severus stood.
"And Draco," Katherine said over her shoulder. "I suggest that you learn your manners fast. Being an arrogant prick like your father does not suit you well." She glared icily at her godson once more, before leaving the two wizards alone in the room. Severus stared at the boy a bit longer, before following Katherine out the door; slamming it shut hard in his wake.
The two stormed through the common room, where the students quickly parted to let them pass. No one dared to speak to the two black-clad professors, for the fear of receiving detention and loss of points. They knew Draco was in trouble, for some reason, for the expressions on their professors' faces said it all.
"What's gotten into you this morning?" Severus asked, as he roughly pulled her into a darken corridor, as soon as they left the Slytherin common room.
"First off, the boy," Katherine said, pointing back towards the dorms. "And now, according to this letter, Cissy wants to use me as her life-size doll again."
"What in Merlin's name are you talking about?" Severus asked, snatching the letter from Katherine's hand.
"Professor Katherine Dumbledore,
You are cordially invited to

our annual Yuletide Ball

at

Malfoy Manor

on Wednesday, December 24th

at seven o'clock in the evening.
Please respond before Saturday, December 20th.
- Katherine, please arrive a half an hour

early to be fitted into your dress.
- Narcissa
'Leave it to Narcissa to use Katherine for her own entertainment,' Severus thought to himself. He smirked down at the letter in his hand, knowing all to well that Katherine hated being Narcissa's doll.
"Wipe that smirked off your face," Katherine snarled. "It isn't funny. She always puts me into the most revolting color and cut dress that I've ever seen."
"Well," Severus said, still smirking slightly. "We'll just have to wait until then, to see what she has picked out."

Katherine had visibly relaxed even more once the last student had boarded the train, and watched as the Carrows disapparated back to their own home for the holiday break. But for Severus, the good news of the students departure was dampened by the news of Luna Lovegood's kidnapping.
While Katherine brewed in the dungeons, Severus and Albus discussed if there was any way to rescue the girl, and also how to get the real sword of Gryffindor to the golden trio. Severus was thankful for Phineas Nigellus Black's portrait had apparently been taken along for the trio's adventure; hoping he could find out where they were.
Draco mostly kept to himself during the beginning of the holiday, but Severus once in a while found him down near the lake flying along next to his godmother. It seemed like the two had forgiven each other for their earlier comments, and Draco was becoming more comfortable around the elder witch.
On the night of the Malfoy Yuletide Ball, Severus and Katherine told Draco to meet them in the Headmaster's office, where they would floo directly from to Malfoy Manor. The young wizard arrived exactly at six, and the three entered the green flame and traveled to the manor.
After stepping out of the fireplace at Headquarters, Narcissa quickly grabbed Katherine and dragged her off to the second floor bedrooms. Draco fled to his room, which left Severus alone to wander the manor aimlessly.
Around ten to seven, the other guest began to arrive. Severus watched as Lucius greeted each one at the entrance to the ballroom; shaking hands and kissing each of the women on their cheeks. Draco had joined his father, but remained silent throughout the whole charade.
"Severus?" a soft woman's voice came from behind him. He had been standing with his back to the grand staircase, not noticing Narcissa descending it. He turned to find Narcissa dressed in deep violet robes, lined with silver trim. Her silvery blonde hair was done up on the top of her head and long silver gloves adorned her slim arms and hands.
"Katherine will be down in a minute," she said, as she descended the last step. "I assume you will be escorting her into the dance."
"Indeed."
"Wonderful," Narcissa said, with a small, but sad smile on her lips. "You look very handsome tonight Severus." She turned away from him, and joined her husband at the door; greeting the guest that were still arriving.
Severus continued to watch the three, until he noticed Draco's eye drift to the stairs behind him. He turned around once more, to find Katherine now descending the steps. Severus felt as though all the air had left his lungs, as he watched the petit blonde glide down the stairway towards him.
Katherine wore a strapless sapphire blue dress, that matched the sapphire teardrop pendant that Narcissa had given her the year before. The same color gloves adorned her hands and arms, up to her elbows; while the dress itself hugged every curve down to her hips, then straightened out and flowed down to the floor. A long slit rode up to mid thigh on her left side, exposing the fleshy pale leg and silver shoes.
Her hair was curled and pulled up out of her face; allowing two matching teardrop sapphires dangling from her ears to be seen. As she reached the last step, she offered Severus a small smile as he offered her his arm.
The two turned towards the Malfoy family to find Narcissa frowning at Katherine.
"Katherine," Narcissa said. "That's not the dress I left you in."
"Last minute change Cissy," Katherine said, smirking lightly, as she allowed Severus to guide her into the ballroom.
"Last minute change Katherine," Severus' voice reached out to her mind.
"A couple of transfiguration spells was well worth it," Katherine said, as she looked around the room. "Narcissa had me in this horrible puffy dress that was so pink it made me look like a pygmy puff ." Severus' deep chuckle rumbled through her mind, as he led her to the dance floor.
It was well known at the Malfoy's balls, that everyone was expect to dance the first dance exactly at seven o'clock. As Severus twirled Katherine around the floor, his mind drifted back to a young witch and wizard, who would attend many social balls here. He could still see a young Katherine in his mind, leaning into him as they danced; smiling up at him as they talked.
After a few dances, Katherine was grabbed by Rodolphus, who was taking advantage of the absent of his wife, who was traveling with the Dark Lord. Severus drank and watched Katherine, as she was passed from Death Eater to Death Eater, indulging them in at least one dance each.
As Avery ended his dance with her, he made his way over to Severus' side. The two watched as Draco danced with his godmother, the boy noticeably watching his feet more than anything.
"She looks lovely tonight, doesn't she," Avery said, sipping from his glass of fire whiskey.
"Indeed."
"I wanted to thank her for the fertility potion that she gave me in October," Avery continued. "The Dark Lord was pleased to find my wife is expecting. And a boy no less. She's due around the end of July."
"Congratulations," Severus said dryly, sipping from his own glass of the amber liquid.
"Whatever wizard Katherine is given to, will be one lucky man," Avery said, watching the witch and young blonde wizard trying to led her across the floor. "You know several others have asked the Dark Lord for specific women?" Severus chose not to answer, as he intently watched the witch in question.
"I'm surprised that no one has asked for her yet," Avery continued.
"Katherine is too highly ranked, to be given to someone out of the inner circle."
"Indeed," Avery said. "That's why I'm surprised you haven't asked for her yet."
"Me?"
"Of course," Avery said in hushed tones. "I know about your agreement Severus. Why not make an honest woman out of her. You both are from the same stock after all." Severus frowned as he watched Draco pass Katherine off to Lucius, who held her closer than he should. Avery noticed Severus change in mood, and excused himself to go find his wife.
Severus continued to watch the blonde wizard and witch twirl around the dance floor. Lucius brought her person closer to him, but Katherine backed up out of his arms, frowning up at him. As the dance ended, Katherine made to leave, but Lucius pulled her back to him for another.
Sensing her discomfort, Severus strode out onto the floor and tapped Lucius on the shoulder.
"If I may cut in Lucius," Severus sneered. Lucius glared at him, but backed off and took off in the opposite direction.
"Thank you Sev," Katherine said gratefully, as she took Severus' hand and slipped the other around his shoulders. Severus held her close, contemplating Avery's words. Same Stock. Agreement. Ask for her.
Ask for her.
'Could it possibly be that simple?' Severus questioned himself, as he guided Katherine around the room. 'I'd be able to protect her better. I'd be able to make sure that no other Death Eater could touch or harm her.'
"Severus?" Katherine's voice interrupted his personal thoughts. He blocked out his previous thoughts, and focused on Katherine's mind.
"Yes?"
"Narcissa offered your room for the night, and I am getting a bit tired. I wouldn't mind retiring for the evening."
"Very well. I'll meet you up there in twenty minutes." Katherine disentangled herself from him and made her way to Narcissa to say goodnight.
"Snape!" Rabastan yelled from the opposite corner. "A moment?" Severus nodded and walked over to join the group, all while watching Katherine climb the stairs to the second floor; never knowing that someone else was watching her as well.

Katherine had returned to Severus' usual room and perched herself upon the ottoman before the fireplace, to wait for Severus to come. The door opened so afterwards, and Katherine smirked to herself before addressing him.
"Sev, could you help me with the zipper and the corset?" Katherine asked quietly. "I hate flicking my wand at something I can't see." Katherine listened to heavy footsteps walk towards her, stopping just behind her.
Katherine frowned. Something seemed off about Severus' footfalls. They were heavier than normal, and being a spy, Katherine definitely knew something was different. She felt a slight tug at the back of the dress, as he began undoing her zipper. A large soft hand brushed across her shoulder.
'Soft?' Katherine stiffened and reached quickly for her wand. She stood hastily and turned on the spot; jabbing her wand into the person behind her, while trying to hold up her dress with the other hand.
"Lucius?" Katherine snarled. "Get out!"
"I think not," Lucius sneered, stepping around the ottoman and coming towards her. Katherine made to back up, but tripped over her unzipped dress. Lucius grabbed her waist and pulled her towards him.
"I know about you and Snape," Lucius' voice was dangerously low. "Why waste yourself on a half-blood, when you can have pure-blood."
"Don't waste your breathe Lucius," Katherine snarled, trying to get out of his grasps. "You're married to my best friend. I could never do that to her or Severus."
"Oh believe me," Lucius hissed. "They never have to know. This could be our own filthy secret." Katherine brought her hand up so fast, Lucius couldn't react fast enough. Her left hand made contact with his face; hitting it so hard, that it would surely leave a angry red mark. Lucius pushed her away roughly, and grabbed his face.
"You filthy bitch," Lucius growled, while he held his cheek. "You'll pay for that and for taking my place in the inner circle." He advanced on her again, but Katherine raised her wand and sent him flying into the sofa behind him.
Katherine quickly transfigured her gown into a robe and made for the door. The music was still coming from the ballroom as she entered the second floor library, and immediately she flooed herself back to Hogwarts.

It was going on a half an hour before Severus got a chance to make a break for it to his room. People were no longer dancing, and very few remained at the ball. Avery and his young wife had left the ballroom just behind Severus; bidding him goodnight, before stepping into the parlor to floo themselves home.
Severus paused on the steps to gather his thoughts. He was amazed at the difference between Avery and the other Death Eaters, who had recently received wives of their own. Avery was attentive to his young bride, unlike the others, who had parted from their wives as soon as they entered the ballroom.
Mulciber and MacNair had boasted about receiving their wives back at the end of June and knocking them up right away. Severus had scanned the room, noticing two young girls huddled in the corner with a few of the others' wives, and they were indeed nearly six months along.
It disgusted him to no end, the way that the Death Eaters described their wives as though they were merely toys, rather than human beings. And then again, Avery's words ran through his mind.
'That's why I'm surprised that you haven't asked for her yet.' He knew he had to discuss it with Albus once he returned to the school, and hoped that the old man would agree to the idea. She was after all the elder wizard's niece.
Severus continued up the stairs and down the corridor to his room. He could hear voices behind the other doors as he passed. Some of laughing, drunk couples; others of crying women, more than likely being taken advantage of by their horrible Death Eater husbands.
He entered his room quietly, making sure not to wake Katherine, if she was already asleep. But to his surprise, the room was empty.
"Katherine?" Severus called out, thinking that maybe she was in the private bath. But when he got no response, he began to worry. He checked the bathroom, only to find it dark and empty as well.
"Where the bloody hell is she," Severus muttered to himself, as he took out his wand and scanned the house for any trace of her.
He found none. Panic began to set in, and Severus decided to floo back to Hogwarts to see if for some reason or another she decided to floo home for the night.

"KATHERINE!" Severus bellowed as soon as he entered his office back at Hogwarts. The portraits on the walls woke up and began grumbling about him disturbing their sleep, but Severus didn't listen.
He marched into his private quarters, only to find that empty as well. He held out his wand once again and scanned the castle for her. Luckily, this time, he found her. She was in her private quarters in the dungeons. Severus sighed in relief, and made for the fireplace to floo down there, only to find that she had blocked it off. Severus growled under his breath, and tried again; this time using her password, but it didn't work either. She had block him out entirely.
"Albus?" Severus asked, as he walked back out into the office. "Did you see her return?"
"Yes," Albus said, staring sleepily down at the younger wizard. "She seemed quite disgruntled too. Muttering something about 'not being a pure-blood plaything' or something along those lines."
"Thank you Albus," Severus said, as he made to leave for his private rooms again. "Goodnight." There was no sense in trying to talk to her tonight anymore, for he knew she would listen anyway.

Severus was worried when Katherine did not show up for Christmas breakfast, but by evening he was furious with her when she didn't show up for lunch or dinner; and that anger only deepened when she didn't show up for any other meal the next day either.
He had tried flooing several times to her quarters, but it was still blocked off. So he resorted to heading to the dungeons. Her doors and portrait was sealed shut as well, which left Severus even more angrier as he stormed back up the stairs and into his office.
"Bloody woman," he muttered, as he paced. "Too stubborn for her own good."
"Problems Severus?" Albus asked, looking down over his half-moon spectacles, at the dark haired wizard.
"Your niece is the problem Albus," Severus snarled. "She's locked herself into her room, office and lab."
"Now why would she have done that?"
"I do not know," Severus fumed. "The Yuletide Ball went smoothly enough. Then she said she was going to retire for the night at the manor, and when I went to find her, she was gone. I have no idea what happened though between the time she left me and the half an hour it took for me to get up to the room."
"Why not ask her? Reach your mind out to her."
"Oh, believe me Albus, I have tried," Severus sneered. "But she's blocked me out completely."
"Do you think one of the others confronted her about something?"
"I don't know," Severus sighed, leaning against his desk. "Albus, there is something I seriously need to talk to you about."
"What is it my boy?"
"Avery has told me that several Death Eaters have asked for specific women from the Dark Lord," Severus told the elder wizard. "I believe, that I can keep Katherine further out of danger if I…ask for her myself."
"It would be a risky move, wouldn't it?" Albus asked, as he leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms.
"I believe that the Dark Lord will give her to me," Severus said slowly, as he turned around to face the portrait. "As long as I have your permission to do so."
"You have my permission Severus," Albus said, with a small smile. "Can I ask you something?"
"Anything."
"Do you love her Severus?" Albus asked, as he watched the younger wizard shift in his spot. Severus' mouth opened and closed several times, before taking a deep sigh.
"I…" Severus started, but was interrupted by a different portrait.
"Headmaster!" Phineas Nigellus shouted as he came hurrying into his portrait. "They are camping in the Forest of Dean! The Mudblood…"
"Do not use that word!" Severus snarled at the former headmaster.
"…the Granger girl, then, mentioned the place as she opened her bag and I heard her!"
"Good. Most excellent Phineas!" Albus cried from behind Severus. "Now, Severus, the sword! Do not forget that it must be taken under conditions of need and valor…and Harry must not know that you are the one giving it to him! If Voldemort should enter Harry's mind and see you and the sword…"
"I know Albus," Severus snapped. "I know." Severus hurried over to Albus' portrait and pulled at a corner of the frame. The portrait swung forward to reveal a hidden compartment from which the real sword of Gryffindor laid.
"Are you ever going to tell me why it is so important that the boy must have the sword?" Severus asked as he closed the portrait and summoned his traveling cloak.
"Not yet Severus," Albus stated. "Harry will know what to do with it. And Severus, please be careful."
"Don't worry about me Albus," Severus said, as he swung the traveling cloak around himself. "I have a plan. But please, if Katherine should come up here…"
"Do not worry Severus," Albus smirked. "I highly doubt that she will ask me where you have gone."
Severus nodded and left the room. As soon as he reached a vacant spot on the grounds, where he could not be seen by the patrons of the castle; he disapparated to the Forest of Dean.

He apparated into a spot where Katherine and he had visited before. A small pond, where the two had harvested gillyweed during their apprenticeship for Slughorn. The forest was eerily quiet, as the snow fell heavily to the ground.
Severus surveyed the area quickly, and decided that the pond was the best spot. Creating a small hole in the ice with his wand, he looked at the sword one last time before throwing it into the frozen waters. Hastily, he froze the pond back over and looked around once more.
"Well, here goes nothing," Severus sighed, as he began to wave his wand. "Expecto Patronum!" A silvery blue light formed at the tip of his wand, but died out quickly. Severus frowned at his wand, and tried again, but was no more successful than the first time.
Severus sighed heavily, and closed his eyes. He knew that he was concentrating too much on Katherine right now, and not enough on Lily. Slowly, he began to clear his mind, bring only one thing to the front of his mind. Green eyes. Lily's green eyes.
"Expecto Patronum!" Severus shouted again. This time a silvery blue doe burst forth from his wand and pranced around in the snow.
"Find the boy and bring him to this pond," Severus told the patronus. He watched silently as the doe walked out of sight, then proceeded to find a hiding spot.
The night air was cold, and Severus was thankful to have his woolen traveling cloak on. He chose a spot just behind a dense patch of shrubs and sat down in the snow to wait for the boy.
And this gave him time to think about how to convince the Dark Lord to give Katherine to him as his bride. About twenty minutes later, his patronus returned with the boy in tow. The patronus faded into a tiny ball of light just over the frozen pond than sunk below the surface.
Severus watched as Harry lit his wand, and walked out onto the glassy surface of the water.
"Accio Sword!" he heard the boy shout, then watched as his shoulder fell, when the sword did not come to him.
The boy stared at the ice for several minutes before he began taking off his clothes. An owl hooted in the distance, breaking the only silence around Severus and the younger wizard. Severus then watched the shivering boy point his wand at the glassy surface.
"Diffindo!" Harry shouted, and what sounded like a bullet leaving the barrel of a gun, the ice cracked and broke into several large chunks. The boy hesitated before jumping into the frozen water.
Severus waited. He was become unnerved as several minutes went by and the boy still had yet to surface. Suddenly, the crunching of frozen snow, caused Severus to stiffen. He watched as the Weasley boy appeared from the opposite side of the pond and dove in after his friend.
Within seconds, both boys were out of the water, and Severus quietly disapparated back to Hogwarts.

"Is it done?" Albus' portrait chimed as a frozen Severus walked through the door. "Does Harry have the sword?"
"Yes," Severus sighed. "He has it."
"Excellent," Albus exclaimed. "Well done Severus!"
"Thank you Albus," Severus said quietly. "But if don't mind, I think I'm going to retire for the evening."
"Very well," Albus said, smiling down at him. "Goodnight!"
Severus entered his private chambers, and lit the fireplace to get himself warmed up. An orange glow warmed the room immediately, but Severus froze on the spot when he noticed Katherine lying in his bed, fast asleep. He quietly backed up out of the room and back into his office.
"Albus?" Severus asked, as he closed his chamber door. "When did Katherine arrive?"
"About twenty minutes after you left tonight," the portrait answered.
"Did she say anything? Ask where I was?"
"Not a word," Albus said. "Just strolled through the office and into your private quarters. She is asleep I presume?"
"Yes," Severus sighed. "I guess I will talk to her in the morning about what could have happened at the manor."
"I think that would be wise," Albus said, smiling down at him again. "Goodnight again."
"Goodnight," Severus said, before reentering his chambers and heading for the bathroom to change. After a quick, hot shower, Severus changed into his nightshirt and cautiously made his way back into the bedroom.
Katherine, was thankfully, still asleep, as Severus slipped in next to her. She shifted slightly then rolled over towards him; pressing herself into his side for warmth.
"Sev?" Katherine muttered in her sleep.
"We will talk in the morning," Severus told her quietly. "Go back to sleep." Severus slid an arm around her and allowed her head to rest against his chest, just above his heart. He laid awake for several more minutes, thinking, before coming to a conclusion.
The next time he was summoned to the Dark Lord's side, he would do it. He would ask the Dark Lord for a wife.
He would ask for Katherine.
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