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Chapter 8 of 10
MelaScorpius visits his parents and dreads fulfilling a promise
ReviewedScorpius entered the manor and headed directly towards the dining room. Hearing their laughter as soon as he approached, he smiled. It was quite embarrassing for a young man to know that his parents had such a good time together. And then, just as he entered, he heard a third voice join in the laughter. He saw him a moment later sitting at the table. Recognition was instant. George Weasley was famous, especially among teenagers. His products were a must-have for every student, especially the pranksters. He was shocked by Mr. Weasley’s presence, as he had no idea that his parents knew the man. Scorpius’ breeding took over, and he did not let his surprise show.
He kissed his mother gently, slapped his father’s back and offered a polite, “Good evening, Mr. Weasley,” to his parents’ guest.
He had come to discuss with them his career choice, but the discussion would now have to wait. He joined them for dinner and was astonished by the evident close friendship between his parents and Mr. Weasley.
George looked at his friends’ son and felt envious. Had things turned out differently, he might also have had a child to be proud of. Astoria, perceptive and sensitive to his moods as always, covered his hands with hers.
“Scorpius was a menace during his childhood,” she whispered to him. George smiled at her.
Draco watched the by-play and thought that maybe it was time for something he had only ever dreamed of.
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Severus Snape looked down at the woman before him. No amount of make-up could disguise the bruise on her face and the guilt in her eyes. Legilimency was hardly necessary for him to know the exact thought that went through her mind. He handed her some money.
“Consider this a severance payment,” he said and turned to leave.
She grabbed his clothes, attempting to hold him.
“Please, I won’t do it again. I’ll do anything you want,” she pleaded.
Pity compelled him to reply.
“I’ll continue sending you the medicine for the baby.”
She knelt and wept. Because, even though he had just proved her that decent people still existed, it also served to showcase how she was not one of them.
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Lily looked at her reflection. The last year had brought changes in her body. Just a few months shy of her 18th birthday, she was finally a woman. She could not wait for her birthday. She remembered Scorpius’ promise, and she had even written him a letter to remind him. On her birthday she would lose her virginity. If Scorpius did not keep his promise, she would find someone else.
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Scorpius avoided Albus Severus as much as he could. The letter in his pocket was a harsh reminder of an idiotic old promise. He always kept his promises, but in this case doing so would alienate him from his best friend. If said best friend ever found out. Which he would because Scorpius doubted he could keep anything secret for very long from Albus Severus. It was not as if he had not salivated over Lily when he had last seen her, a couple of weeks before. She had turned out to be a fetching young woman. Her most attractive feature was her newfound self-confidence.
Scorpius had kept in touch with various Slytherins and knew she still kept away from most others. And as far as they could tell him, she still vanished almost every afternoon. This was a mystery he had not managed to solve during all his years at Hogwarts. Maybe he should demand an explanation if they were going to be intimate. In any case he needed to start preparing the perfect night for her. But first he would need to explain to her that if she insisted on him realizing his promise, it would only be for the one night.
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“I want a divorce,” Ginny stated.
Harry did not reply at first. All he had ever wanted was a family and to be able give his wife everything she might wish.
If this was what she needed from him, he would give it to her, even if it killed him. So he nodded.
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GOD I love your story...
I hope you keep on writing.
You can't just abandoned it especially after things is started to heating up between lily and severus...
Hope you update soon.
I like the way you write this story in so many different scenes, providing so many different angles. Keep up the good work!
Response from Mela (Author of Life After)
Thank you! Most of the time I have a hard time keeping track of everyone in the story. Not to mention that some minor characters had a will of their own and demanded their own story to be told!
That was very sweet and quite realistic for a first time, even one so well planned out. Poor Harry.
awww how sad! poor Harry! And well, Lily got her hopes crushed. I wonder how she's going to react about the news? who will she side with? so many questions :( great chapter, i loved it
Response from Mela (Author of Life After)
Thank you! Lily's reaction will be in the next chapter.
I don't remembr if I have reviewed before. I like your story very much. I loved the way Draco saw the flaws in Dumbledores plan, your Lily is so cute. Sorry that Harry and Ginnys marriage is not fulfilling
thanks for the update!!! Whatever will happen to dear Lily, to H&G's marriage. How will S react to his world being brought to the light?
Response from Mela (Author of Life After)
The main plot is written, Lily and Severus have a specific future. The question is what do you want to happen with the sub-plots, H&G and the rest?Thank you for reviewing!
They are all so sad.
I'm worried about the state of the Potter's marriage... there could be quite the little side story there if you so choose.
what an interesting change inlily. love the way you've characterized draco and astoria. i look forward to the next installment. thanks and christmas and holiday smoochies.
Still odd, though. I really just want to hug poor Lily Luna.
Good for Lily! She's becoming a better student. Does she wonder what has prompted Scorpius to suddenly take an interest in her and her friends from first year?
Looking forward to your next update!
Beth
Lily was pretty quick (or lucky) to figure out how to narrow the choices for which potion she brewed.
I wonder what Scorpius is thinking? He is understandably confused and not a little put off by the Bloody Baron's protection of Lily.
Beth
Sigh. You would hope that the next generation would learn tolerance, but no, they keep the horridness going.
Perhaps as a ghost Severus will finally learn compassion, at least for students.
Response from Mela (Author of Life After)
Hallo. He is not a ghost.
Response from sinbad (Reviewer)
I meant vampire, I don't know why I said ghost. Hell, you even mentioned red eyes. I guess you can chalk it up to a hectic week and trying to catch up on stories late at night.
I just came upon this story and I am totally intrigued. I love all the different characterizations and all the different interactions. I cannot wait to read more of this story. Keep up the great work!!!
Response from Mela (Author of Life After)
thank you very much. The next chapter will be up soon.
Well, this is cool. Does anyone other than the Bloody Baron know Severus still exists?
Response from Mela (Author of Life After)
I don't think so. (But you never know :-)
This is a great beginning, and I can't wait to see where you take this story. I wonder what Lily will think of this man with the red eyes who has so thoroughly frightened her. Is she afraid of monsters? I want to see where Lily and Severus' relationship goes and whether she becomes a willing student of brewing Potions. I wonder how she and her brothers interact at Hogwarts, and if they ever come to understand why she was sorted into Slytherin.Will she ever tell anyone about the red-eyed man who has set himself the task of teaching her the "the subtle science and exact art of potion making?"Gracious, I really have a lot of questions, don't I? Can't wait for your next update!Beth
Response from Mela (Author of Life After)
Everyone is afraid of monsters. Lily will have to grow up a lot (nine years and a couple of chapters) before she can have any relationship with Severus. She will tell someone about the red-eyed man, but not for a while. Thank you for reviewing.
Interesting first chapter. I look forward to any and all updates.
This is really interesting. I don't always find next generation fics I like.
Response from Mela (Author of Life After)
thank you. I hope, that you will enjoy the next chapters too.
Dear Mela. A most promising beginning, I must say. I am definitely intrigued, and can't wait to see where you take this. Am feeling a little bit sorry for poor Severus, though. To escape death only by becoming, well, undead, is probably not an outcome he ever envisioned or desired. I sincerely hope that he finds some kind of peace in this new "life" of his. He certainly deserves it. But as I said: I am intrigued. Keep writing, please.
Response from Mela (Author of Life After)
I think that he might come to enjoy this afterlife.
that was an excellent point about dumbledork. he knew and did nothing for draco. the more i think about him the less i like him. great update. good for lily for figuring it out. thanks and mucho smoochies
Severus has found a fondness for Lily Luna that goes beyond whatever he has decided it was based on. And I don't think Scorpius will harm her, not after being asked to look after her. Harry. He should have known he and Ginny were not well suited. I can't feel too bad for him.
i can't quite think of a review that can truly encompass what i'm feeling right now....the only thing i do know to say is that you, madam, have just stolen the place of my absolute favorite #1 story from someone else. :D lol in normal words u r my total FAVE author now. be proud of urself :D i LOVE it! if my writing skill was half of what you have in your pinkie....i would be the happiest chick in the WHOLE world :D lol awesome story, you have me totally hooked. 
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Oh, my.
Lily certainly seems to have a penchant for being smack-dab in the middle of whatever rule breaking is going on. Maybe as he is looking in on his House, Severus will see what she is up to, and point her in a different direction. Something tells me she will give him a run for his money.Scorpius is taking his role as the "Protector of Lily Potter" very seriously, much to the chagrin of his girlfriend. I can't help but wonder if he will take a more personal interest in Lily before all is said and done.I'm intrigued by what is happening in George's life. Who is the only person who understands him, and why could he never be George's?Thank you for a very interesting chapter!Beth
Response from Mela (Author of Life After)
Yes Scorpius will take a more personal interest, but not yet.