Confrontation
Chapter 5 of 12
livvy6Snape deals with the Weasleys' and Harry Potter's reactions to Diana's pregnancy.
ReviewedA/N: Oh, manners, manners! Loads of big wet kisses and buckets of Godiva chocolates for my dear beta, MadBrilliant! Sorry I forgot to thank you for Chapter Four. Continued thanks for this chappie. What would I do without you? Also, hugs and chocolate to all who gave the wonderful reviews I've received so far. I LOVE reviews! Keep'em comin'!
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“Potter,” he said calmly as he dusted himself off.
He turned hesitantly from Potter to face Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. “Arthur, Molly, I apologize for my intrusion, but I felt a strange urge to get over here. It looks like Mr. Potter was already on his way to my place for a confrontation.”
Arthur stepped up to Snape. “Is this true, Severus? You seduced your own student?”
Snape just stood there. He was at a complete loss as where to begin. He saw the pleading eyes of Diana to not lose his temper.
“All right, you lot!” bellowed Arthur. “Back in the kitchen! Molly, coffee and lots of it— and Bill, I think I’m going to need some firewhisky.”
Everyone was settled again, except Harry, who had to be restrained between Bill and Charlie. Hermione, Ginny, and Fleur huddled around Diana as the story began.
“Look,” Diana said. “I’m eighteen. I'm of legal age. We are all adults here and nothing that happened occurred when anyone was underage. So, we are talking about consenting adults,” she warned.
“Right,” Molly interrupted. “I don’t know if everything is our business. Diana needs family, and she and Severus are having a baby. I think the question is are you both happy?”
Diana and Severus looked at each other, and she smiled timidly at him. His face softened, but he did not smile. Together they said, “yes.”
Ginny burst out as if she had been holding in a lungful of air. “Well! We’ve got plans to make! When will you get married? When is the baby coming? We have to plan it all!”
The women giggled and plotted in the kitchen while the men stole outside.
Potter rounded on Snape.
“What have you done?” he shouted.
“I have nothing to explain to you, Potter,” Snape sneered.
“She’s Sirius’ cousin. That makes her my business. I need to know your intentions,” Harry demanded.
Bill put his hand on Snape’s shoulder. “You’ll be a part of this family now. So, you’ll need to answer to us all. We just need your word.”
Snape looked all around him. He tried to figure out the ruse, the joke. Arthur noticed and spoke up as he stepped up to him, pushing Harry gently out of the way.
“Severus, it looks as if I am the closest Diana has to a father. I think you know what is expected,” he said in a very calm and serious tone.
Snape was not used to this type of intrusion upon his intimate life. But he would have to get on with it if he wanted peace with Diana.
“I am eager to start a new life for myself. I have nearly reached my prime. I am alone. It is time to place the past behind and start living for the future. Diana is a lovely young witch whom I have found to be compatible with my own sensibilities. She is a delightful woman, and I would very much like to ask you, Arthur, formally, for her hand in marriage.”
Arthur pressed him. “Do you love her, Severus? Will you take care of her, respect her, never hurt her, or be cruel to her?”
Snape’s jaw clenched. He hated this exhibition in front of everyone. His feelings and desires were private! He closed his eyes and leaned into Arthur. The two men whispered, and then they clasped hands.
“It’s done!” announced Arthur.
The women were waiting by the window and rushed out at the announcement. Snape took his fiancée and told Arthur and Molly they would be leaving now.
“I just don’t get it,” said Ron. “Mental that is! She’s absolutely barking to be with that git!”
“Ronald!” Hermione yelled as she smacked him on the arm.
Ginny, who had been quiet while all the speculation went on, was finally asked by George, “Ginny, you’re looking rather pensive. Know anything we should know?”
She turned to face her family. “It’s just perfect. They are more alike than we’re giving them credit for. When Snape was in school, he was studious and quiet, didn’t like to be singled out. Diana’s the same way. Hermione, you said she excelled in Potions, and Harry, you said she was really good at Defense Against the Dark Arts. They both come from dubious homes, not fully accepted, always having to keep toeing the line, making it through, alone, and abandoned. They fit, it’s like they know a language that no one else could understand or would want to! I think it’ll be okay. And anyway, they’re both Slytherins!” she proclaimed.
Harry face remained angry. “I still wish I knew how he got her to—”
“HARRY!” Ginny yelled, blushing with embarrassment.
“Well, I’m just saying!” he explained.
“He’s got a point you know,” Ron whispered to Hermione. She rolled her eyes at him and shared a smile with Ginny.
A/N: I know this is short, but the next chapter is going to be a difficult one. Remember, this fic is called Possession for a reason.
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This story needs waaaay more reviews. The awesomeness of it.
This was a really great story. So captured Snape's possesive personality! Thanks for sharing your work
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
I am so glad you enjoyed the story! Thank you for reviewing!Livvy
Really enjoyed this, lovely snarky Snapeness.A fluffy-fic,but pretty much canon for the characters.Diana was a brilliant invention...even her family tree was cool and acceptable to SS.I would have expected a bit more about his family and past, but maybe that would have interferred too much?Great!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Thank you, I thought about going into Severus' family history, there has been a lot of discussion about that, but I wanted the story to focus on Severus and Diana and his possessiveness, which really could only be brought to a head by having Diana a part of the Black Family, thus tying in Sirius. Sirius Black to Severus Snape is like waving a red flag in front of a bull so I knew it would be good to work it that way.
Thanks for reviewing!
Livvy
i loved the way morgana mulciber got her comeuppance.... that was brilliant and so in keeping with severus's character......way to go... i love the way u write various pairings for severus snape..... its real fun!!!!!!! looking forward to more......
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Thank you so much, I am touched by your kind words! Yes, I racked my brains for a while before the muse smacked me over the head, and I came up with this way to get Morgana. I do have two fics that are completed and beta read and will be posting the first one right after Posession is over, which will be in two more chapters. I hope you will like it!
Thanks for reviewing!
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Thank you so much, I am touched by your kind words! Yes, I racked my brains for a while before the muse smacked me over the head, and I came up with this way to get Morgana. I do have two fics that are completed and beta read and will be posting the first one right after Posession is over, which will be in two more chapters. I hope you will like it!
Thanks for reviewing!
Livvy
AWww, that worked out quite nicely. The interactions with the baby were very tender. Loved the hawt sex scene!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
I'm glag you liked it!
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
I'm glag you liked it!
Livvy
Lovely chapter. Postnatal depression was an interesting touch and I like how the Weasleys gave their support. But I have to say I totally loved it when Snape gave Morgana the sack! YEAH!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Yeah, I thought it would be good to have Morgana in the end cook her own goose!
I just didn't think it would be realistic to expect Diana to not have depression issues since she missed the first two months of the only child she would ever have.
That is why I called this chapter Real Love, because when a couple goes through something like that and can see their way through and stick it out, that is real love!
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Yeah, I thought it would be good to have Morgana in the end cook her own goose!
I just didn't think it would be realistic to expect Diana to not have depression issues since she missed the first two months of the only child she would ever have.
That is why I called this chapter Real Love, because when a couple goes through something like that and can see their way through and stick it out, that is real love!
Livvy
What a wonderful chapter! A real look at life with baby, a comeuppance, and a Scottish lullaby--not to mention terrific sex--all in one place! This story has been developing in such sweet and serendipitous ways.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Thank you very much! I have enjoyed writing Diana's character. This chapter was definately a roller coaster ride, but I'm so glad you enjoyed the ride.
Livvy
yay a happy ending after all that drama bravo and I love that lullaby its one of my favorites.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
I'm glad you liked it! Stay tuned, I'm not quite done with these two yet!
Livvy
Why, other than her baby, should or would she want to come out of the coma? I'm glad he feels bad. That's right, Harry, stand up for your woman. And that is big of you to say that, Harry. It's great that she is awake and is willing to forgive him. Maybe now they can have a normal, what ever that means, relationship; family.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Absolutely, Snape needed to do some serious groveling and Harry and Snape needed that face-off to clear the air.
Livvy
There are no assurances in life. Shit happens. Not all women are going to be like Lily. His actions are going to drive a good woman away. You have got to be kidding me. Her apology, you've got the nerve, Severus. Oh hell no, I hate when men use that excuse. Your pregnant so your hormonal. My ass. He really needs professional help. And then there is all that blood. After all the stress he has put her through its no wonder. I hope he feels guilty as hell. But I hope she is going to be ok.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
LOL! Exactly! And he needed to be put in his place for being such an ass! But Diana is tough enough to deal with his bull.
Livvy
First of all--I'm listening to the lullaby and it's beautiful!
You scared me with Morgana--I breathed a huge sigh of relief when Severus sent her packing.
And poor Diana.... and lucky Diana.
Wonderful chapter!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Yeah, there was a lot of ups and downs in this chapter. I thought it was poetic justice for Morgana to lose her apprenticeship the way she did. And yes, lucky Diana. The best things in life are the ones you have to work hard for.
Livvy
Those early days of motherhood are so trying. Glad they are coming through it.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Yes, I just felt that a little more realism needed to be put in this fic about the trials of the first months, especially if there have been complications. Also, it would be just so weak for Diana not to have any residual effects from the months of emotional abuse Snape put her through.
Thanks for reviewing!
Livvy
OMG! I've never had anything dedicated to me before! Thank you so much. What a wonderful chapter too. I loved Snape getting drunk with Harry (and Ginny's reaction). And, of course, the lemons! Great scene! Very tender and sweet, but hot too. Thank you SO much!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
You are quite welcome! After the last review, I really got to thinking and the muse just bashed me over the head and the scene unfolded (the lemons scene that is). Our lovebirds are still in for a bumpy ride, but there will be a couple more lemons before I'm through with them. LOL!
I'm so glad you liked the chapter!
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
You are quite welcome! After the last review, I really got to thinking and the muse just bashed me over the head and the scene unfolded (the lemons scene that is). Our lovebirds are still in for a bumpy ride, but there will be a couple more lemons before I'm through with them. LOL!
I'm so glad you liked the chapter!
Livvy
So he finally figured it out -- with a lot of help from a lot of people. So sweet and gentle. So nice.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Yeah, the man really needed to have that sit down with Harry. And how humbling for Harry to have to admit what he did about Sirius and about his own actions. It seems more than one person gained some maturity and insight along the way.
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Yeah, the man really needed to have that sit down with Harry. And how humbling for Harry to have to admit what he did about Sirius and about his own actions. It seems more than one person gained some maturity and insight along the way.
Livvy
I have so enjoyed this story. I was thrilled to find you had updated it. Thrilled, too, to see that Severus is learning how to love someone else in such an incredibly in-character way.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Oh, thank you. I truly enjoyed writing this chapter in particular. It was a real challenge to figure a way to get Snape and Harry to come to some sort of "cease-fire".
Thanks for reviewing!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Oh, thank you. I truly enjoyed writing this chapter in particular. It was a real challenge to figure a way to get Snape and Harry to come to some sort of "cease-fire".
Thanks for reviewing!
I seem to be doing my fish impression as my mouth is hanging open and the stupidist sounds are coming out. Do they make it?? Is Diana and the baby okay? Will he lose one to gain the other? ARGGG-- here's to hoping the queue is speedy.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
The next chapter is in the queue and God willing, it'll be up soon! I hope you will like the chapter. There are still some rough waters ahead.
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
The next chapter is in the queue and God willing, it'll be up soon! I hope you will like the chapter. There are still some rough waters ahead.
Livvy
no no no!!! dont stop!! more more!!!!!
please...!!!!!
this story is brilliant!!!!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
The next chapter is in the queue! And I promise it's going to be big and I'm sure you'll love it!
Thank you so much for the praise and reviewing! I appreciate it so much.
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
The next chapter is in the queue! And I promise it's going to be big and I'm sure you'll love it!
Thank you so much for the praise and reviewing! I appreciate it so much.
Livvy
When something is this well done I don’t mind short. I love Diana’s strength and Severus’ temperament and stubbornness. I just hope that Diana and baby are going to be all right… hurry up and let us know!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Sure enough! I have the next chapter already in the queue!
Thanks,
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Sure enough! I have the next chapter already in the queue!
Thanks,
Livvy
Wow...What a terrific story! I'm completely unbiased...I swear! Thanks for all the kudos and mental chocolate, Livvy! You know it's always a pleasure to beta for you!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Thank you! I'm glad you re pleased with the fic - couldn't have done it without you!
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Thank you! I'm glad you re pleased with the fic - couldn't have done it without you!
Livvy
Very interesting! I find it facinating that Diana sees a bit of her own father in Severus, but she's still strong enough to want to make their relationship a healthy one. Can't wait for the next chapter!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Oh, I got the next chappie in the queue today and I dedicated it to you! Enjoy the juicy lemons!
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Oh, I got the next chappie in the queue today and I dedicated it to you! Enjoy the juicy lemons!
Livvy
Gasp!
Evil woman. You are an evil woman. Cliffhanger, indeed!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Okay, yes I am evil, Now I'm dashing off to get the next chapter in the queue!
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Okay, yes I am evil, Now I'm dashing off to get the next chapter in the queue!
Livvy
Even though Diana stood up to him, Severus is still being a git. I still think she can handle him, it will probably take time. And Ginny, she is a pure blood, she should have been a Slytherin, if she didn't have the Weasley last name. Awesome work Livvy.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Thank you! Yes, she will not back down from him and Snape will have to go through a lot of pain before this is resolved. Next chapter will be up soon!
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Thank you! Yes, she will not back down from him and Snape will have to go through a lot of pain before this is resolved. Next chapter will be up soon!
Livvy
I love how Diana's strength is starting to come through. The way she was explaining possesiveness makes it seem as though she might be able to coach Snape into a healthy relationship. What a concept!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Yes, she is a strong woman. People continue to underestimate her and she keeps surprising them with her resolve. Unfortunately, it will take more than this to get Snape on track. Hope you like the next chapter!
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Yes, she is a strong woman. People continue to underestimate her and she keeps surprising them with her resolve. Unfortunately, it will take more than this to get Snape on track. Hope you like the next chapter!
Livvy
Good for Diana! Girl has spunk and steel. I loved how Ginny handled the situation - excellent writting.
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Thank you, I LOVED writing the scene between Ginny and Morgana. (I personally think Ginny should have been a Slytherin!)
Poor Severus, he's going to have to go through a lot unfortunately, before the light at the end of the tunnel!
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Thank you, I LOVED writing the scene between Ginny and Morgana. (I personally think Ginny should have been a Slytherin!)
Poor Severus, he's going to have to go through a lot unfortunately, before the light at the end of the tunnel!
Livvy
Now he has to fight you, your dad, and now Sirius once more! And why? So he can keep the woman he really wants to start over with.
Oh wow, good point.
Looking forward to what happens next....! Thanks for the fast updates!
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Thanks! I'm getting the chapter in the queue now!
Livvy
Response from livvy6 (Author of Possession)
Thanks! I'm getting the chapter in the queue now!
Livvy