Returners of the Past

42 - Snape's Visitor

   Hello everyone! Sorry for the long delay. I know I said updates every Tuesday, but my schedule has been pretty tight recently! I hope there isn't too many typos and that you enjoy this week's chapter!
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In a blink of an eye it was morning. Ron and Hermione left late last night and everyone else was awake and busy. Harry was in his and Ginny's room packing.

   "I hate when you leave for work." Ginny complained to Harry as he tried to fit an extra shirt in his bag.

   "It's only for two days. I'll be back before you know it." Harry told her. He wasn't too fond of leaving either, but it was his job.

   "Remember Mum, Dad and Sirius are going to see Remus and Tonks tonight. So it's just you, Snape and the kids till midnight." Harry reminded her.

Harry then glanced at the clock that sat on his nightstand.

   "Is that the time? I better get going!" Harry kissed his wife and gave her a big hug.

   "I love you, Gin." said Harry. "I love you too." said Ginny as she wrapped her arms around Harry so tightly. Harry couldn't help but blush.

   "Ok Gin, I don't want to be late. Oh and I almost forgot! Don't forget who's coming over tonight." Harry reminded her. Ginny nodded and released Harry from her grip. Harry went to Lily Luna who was asleep on Harry and Ginny's bed.

   "I'll see you soon." Harry said not wanting to wake her up. Harry then went down the hall to see James Sirius and Albus Severus.

   "Hey boys. I'm getting ready to leave." Harry said sadly. His least favorite part of his job was having to leave his family. The boys jumped up and hung on to his legs.

   "NO DADDY! DON'T GO!" The boys cried.

   "I wish I could stay. But don't worry, i'll be back before you know it!" Harry said as he sat down to hug his sons.

   Then Harry made his way downstairs to say bye to his parents and Sirius. The three of them were sat in the living room.

   "You're leaving?" asked Sirius.

   "Yes." said Harry who was obviously very unhappy about it.

   "Well son, be safe." said James as he got up to give Harry a hug.

   "Yes. Please be safe!" said Lily as she also jumped up to throw her arms around her son and Sirius followed her to do the same.

As much as Harry hated leaving on work trips, he remembered that his family was going to be there waiting for him to get back. He loved his family. And it was going to be a rough two days without them. Harry smiled as he apparated away. It's only two days. He'll be back before they know it.

Ginny spent the day taking care of James Sirius, Albus Severus and Lily Luna while she was also finishing up an article for the prophet. James, Lily and Sirius left later that evening to visit Remus and Tonks and for the rest of the day the kids, Ginny and Snape were alone.

   However, Snape still hadn't left his room. That is until he heard a knock. The small knock grabbed Snape's attention and he slowly began to get up and make his way to the door. Snape opened the door to see that there wasn't anyone behind it. He was just about to close it when suddenly he hear someone speak.

   Snape glanced down to see James Sirius, "Hewo? Um. My daddy isn't home, so my mummy told me to tell you someone's here to see you."

   Snape gave a confused look. He had a guest? Who would ever want to visit him? James Sirius smiled at Snape just before he bolted up the stairs. Snape took a step out of the room he had practically locked himself in the past few days and quietly shut the door behind him. Snape couldn't help but look around at all the decor around the house as he made his way to the living room. He hadn't seen much of the house since he got there.

He came to a sudden stop when he reached the front room, He stood with an expression of utter shock as he glanced at a old wizard with bright white hair, a long beard and half moon shaped glasses.

   "Hello Severus." said the old man with a smile.

Snape's jaw fell to the floor. He had no words.

   "Professor Dumbledore?"