Like father, like son
Chapter 11 of 12
livvy6Severus now must face the most humbling experience of all: a son who is just like him!
ReviewedA/N: Well, I can't believe we're here! This is the last chapter, but there will be an epilogue, so watch for that. Please review! I love to hear your thoughts! Again, a big thank you to my beta, MadBrilliant!
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Septimus was a scowling eleven-year-old. He was very serious for eleven and the spitting image of his father. When the two of them stood side by side, it was scary to behold. The years had been challenging with such an intelligent little wizard growing up in their cottage next to the Burrow. Diana had postponed up her dream of being an architect. She had declared her hands were full designing the structure of her son’s character, which was more important than any building could ever hope to be. He had the stubbornness of his father, but he feared his mother. He knew she loved him dearly, but she was a gentle force to be reckoned with if he stepped out of line, and he still managed to do that often enough. He was sure to be a Slytherin. It had been a joy to watch him grow up with the Weasleys' grandchildren, including James, Albus, and Lily—Harry and Ginny’s kids.
From the day Lily was born, Septimus, at five, declared her “his.” He walked right into the bedroom where the children were greeting their cousins and new sister. He walked up, solemn with his black hair, pale skin, and black eyes, just like Severus in his expression as he contemplated the little baby cradled in Ginny’s arms. Then in front of everyone, declared, “I will marry her. She’s mine.” And proceeded to eye each male in the room, as if he were giving a warning!
Now, the relationship between Harry and Snape had softened over time. Although the men would never be “friends,” they were civil and at least shook hands upon greeting. They never called each other by their first names; it was “Potter” and “Snape.” Ginny and Diana gave up trying to reconcile the divide. But after a general armistice, this simple declaration from a little five-year-old boy threatened to end the peace. Harry glared at Snape, and Diana thought for a moment Harry would throttle her only child. Severus quickly intervened and took Septimus out for a “chat” about the difference between people and possessions. It was the most humbling moment of Severus Snape’s life. But for Diana, she had never been prouder of her husband.
At eleven, though, the scowling Septimus, who had never said another word about his feelings either way for Lily Potter since that “chat” was now furious that he had to leave her behind to go away to Hogwarts. He was extremely protective of the freckled redheaded waif. Although Septimus was not one for open declarations of feelings, it was quite clear he adored her. And likewise, little Lilly Potter was completely devoted to Septimus. She was beside herself when he left for Hogwarts, and Septimus was so angry with his parents, at the sight of the crying Lily, he swore he wouldn’t write—EVER—even though he would be in his father’s Potions class.
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Upon returning from the Great Feast and the days work done, Severus and Diana found themselves, for the first time in years, alone. No worrying if a little nosy boy would be trying to sneak into their bedroom to hear “What’s all the ruckus about!” or wondering if he would blow up the house because he couldn’t keep his hands off his father’s potions. Diana swore up and down to the Weasleys she had no idea how that boy still had an arse left to sit on, he’d been tanned so many times within an inch of his life by his father!
Diana sat on the sofa, nursing her wine. She must have dosed off, for when she opened her eyes, Severus was gone! She called for him, but there was no answer. She went down to his lab and could dimly make out his shelves and bottles.
“Severus?”
She went to take out her wand to light the room when a hand wrapped itself around her mouth and another hand around her waist.
“No uniform this time, how disappointing,” he whispered in her ear.
Diana smiled and closed her eyes as she gave herself over to her husband. Soon, she was laid out on the familiar lab table and was moaning.
“I’m so glad you took this table home with you,” she panted. Indeed, as soon as the cottage was built when Septimus was 2, Severus had taken that lab table with him, damn if anyone was going to stop him!
“It has been good to us over the years,” Severus replied between his own moans as he thrust deeply into her.
She still felt so good to him after all these years, so beautiful and perfect. He loved how her passion for him never dimmed, how she still would scream for him, but for the last eleven years, only when Septimus went for a sleepover. Severus made sure that happened at least once a week.
Severus had grown so much since the birth of their son. His insecurities still haunted him, but he had learned the difference between love and possession. What was strange though, to him, was how Diana would beg him to ask her if she was his and his alone.
“I thought that was scary and inappropriate?”
She had smiled and said, “Once the trust and security are there, it is no longer a threat, but it can be a real turn on. You don’t ask it out of fear and desperation, but out of devotion and desire.”
That he could do.
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71 Reviews | 8.45/10 Average
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