The Traitors Daughter (Completed)

Chapter Twelve

It was a stressful night for Severus. He was aware that he needed to speak to Lupin as he couldn't bear to see Lilliana like that again. So it was the first thing he planned to do when he woke up. Before that though, he checked in to see if Lilliana was still asleep. She wasn't.

'Morning Lily'. Lilliana's heart swelled because he had finally called her by her nickname.

'Morning dad' she replied. Now it was Severus' turn to feel warm inside. He didn't respond, instead throwing his arms around her. Almost immediately she reciprocated his actions.

'How are you feeling today?' He said softly into her hair. She didn't say anything, just leaned back to face him. She had tears in her eyes. Nodding his head in understanding he continued speaking. 'Why don't you go and visit your friends. I have something to do today but I will be back around lunchtime to spend the afternoon with you, how does that sound?'

'Okay thanks dad'. Severus watched her slope to he room before leaving their quarters and heading to the DADA office. He knew Lupin would be in there as he had class schedules to write out before ethe start of term. Upon reaching the door, he didn't even bother knocking instead choosing to barge through the door. His actions startled Lupin who spilt his ink pot all of the desk. Severus smirked. But he didn't stop there. In two strides he had crossed the room, grabbing Lupin by his collar and slamming his into the wall. Unfortunately for Severus, Dumbledore had taken this moment to come and check on Lupin and see if he was settling in.

'Severus! Put Remus down!' he yelled.

'He made my daughter cry!' Severus yelled back whilst slamming Lupin into the wall again.

'Now!' Albus commanded. With one final harsh shove into the wall Severus dropped Remus who bent over his knees catching his breath back.

'How did I make her cry?' He questioned whilst straightening his clothes out. Severus glared at him.

'Last night, during dinner. She left early because of you. You were fine with her util you found out she was mine!' The anger was clear in his voice. Dumbledore was secretly smiling, Severus had finally found someone to care bout other than Lily. His plan was working.

'That wasn't my intention, Honestly.'

'Well that's not what she thinks. She cried herself to sleep in my arms yesterday and before you start judging her for being a snape, just know she was a Pettigrew first. One who thinks you hate her, especially since she remembers you!' Severus was getting more and more wound up and Dumbledore could see this.

'Severus its nearly lunchtime. You told Lilliana that you would spend the afternoon with her so you should go and get ready for that'. Severus hmphed before sending one last glare to Lupin and leaving the room, his robes billowing behind him.

'She's peters daughter?' Albus nodded and Lupin sunk into his chair behind his desk. Albus waved his wand to clear up the mess Severus had caused and Remus nodded in thanks.

'Why did you allow Snape to adopt her?'

'I chose him to adopt her actually. Right now she needs someone who can protect her to the best of their abilities. I trust Severus to do this just like how I trust him with my life. She has lost so much in her life and her behaviour was starting to become irrational. I had hoped that they would be able to help each other. From the display Severus just put on I think its safe to say it is working.'

Lupin nodded in understanding. 'I understand. I should probably speak to her shouldn't I?'

'Yes but see if she comes to you first. It may prove more efficient. I shall speak to Severus to get him to speak to her.'