Severus Snape: The Half Blood Prince

*(59) Joining of Evans with Potter

"Oh, I will," Severus said as the two made their way to the bedroom to engage in an activity they had not participated in for a while.

Time flew by at an intense speed throughout that summer. Many surprise visits to the Malfoy Manor were conducted to help Tom with his plans of attack, leveraging Sophie's intellect and knowledge of future events to aid him. However, she had mastered the art of occlumency under Severus' guidance, successfully shielding her mind from Tom's probing, preventing him from discovering the truth about her time-travel predicament. She cleverly provided him with information on the attacks he would carry out, maintaining a delicate balance to preserve the timeline she had disrupted.

Amidst these intense activities, Sophie received joyous news at the Malfoy Manor—Narcissa was pregnant with a child named Draco. When they shared this revelation, she felt a surge of emotions, her heart pounding in excitement. She couldn't contain her gasp of surprise when they announced that they wanted her to be Draco's future protector. Honored and touched, they considered her too young for the godparent role but assigned her the responsibility of being Draco's protector, akin to being an aunt. Sophie was overjoyed at the prospect of being Draco Malfoy's protector and relished the bond that would form between them. Knowing she had Severus at her side during every occasion only heightened her joy and sense of fulfillment.

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The day finally came—the day of James and Lily's wedding—and Sophie couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and sadness. She felt a pang of guilt, knowing that her presence at the wedding meant leaving Severus behind. He and Lily were once close friends, and Sophie couldn't deny the role she played in steering Lily towards James. Still, she believed that everything had unfolded as it should, for the better. Blushing, she walked out onto the cobbled road, covered in a dense fog that seemed to envelope her like a delicate veil.

Severus, ever the observant one, couldn't help but be stunned by Sophie's beauty. "Stunning for a small wedding, I'd say," he remarked, raising an eyebrow in admiration.

She twirled gracefully in response, revealing her simple yet elegant attire. "You should see Lily's dress; this is nothing in comparison to that," she said with a hint of awe in her voice.

"In any case, you will forever be beautiful to me," Severus replied with sincerity. His love and admiration for her were evident in his eyes, making her heart skip a beat. "And if you have any trouble with that mangy mutt during the reception, just curse or hex him," he added playfully, leaning in for a hug.

Sophie laughed at his remark, hugging him tightly. As much as she wanted to linger in his embrace, she had to prepare for the wedding. "Tell them I said congratulations at least," he said, giving her a gentle nudge.

"Of course, I will, Severus. Do you think me a fool?" she teased, adjusting her heels before parting from his arms.

With their last goodbyes exchanged, Sophie used her apparition abilities to transport herself to the small meadow where Lily wished to hold the wedding. As she arrived, her hair gently danced in the first autumn breeze, and she couldn't help but shiver in the cooling temperature. The breathtaking scenery around her brought a smile to her face, knowing that she had played a significant role in making this beautiful day possible for her friends.

The champagne embroidered gold curtains swayed gracefully at the altar, where the couple would soon exchange their vows. Beyond the altar, a plateau descended steeply into a canyon filled with spring water adorned with petals of each's favorite flowers. The sweet meadow scent mingled with the excitement in the air, creating an atmosphere of pure joy and love. Sophie believed that everyone deserved happiness, regardless of their past actions, which is why she couldn't help but hold a glimmer of hope even for someone like Tom.