Previously on The Years Of Decisions 20: The Painful Years

Severus continued to search for his wife and son in between carrying out his duties, teaching classes and participating in Order business.

He found nothing pertaining to his wife and child.

Severus fell back into his loveless life of desolation and misery. Wherever he went he made sure to keep an eye out for any signs of his family. Always to no avail.

/*/

Harry Potter was becoming famous within the walls of Hogwarts. The more famous Harry became. The worse Severus became.

By April of 1998 just before the Battle of Hogwarts, Severus had become a miserable excuse for a wizard living day to day in the hope he would get to see his wife and son one more time.

In May of 1998 during the Battle of Hogwarts, a jealous Voldemort had set Nagini on Severus leaving him severely wounded and on the verge of death.

When Severus managed to open his eyes, he imagined Janna was looking down on him.

Although Severus knew he was dying and probably hallucinating. He reached out to try to touch the woman he loved.

Hallucinating or not. Just before he felt himself being pulled into the blackness of either Apparition or death. Severus felt soft skin under his fingers.

Janna had come back for him.

A/N *Memini is one of the Latin forms meaning to remember.

The Years Of Decisions: Epilogue

Severus didn't know what death felt like. So he didn't know if he was dead. He was numb and enveloped in nothing but darkness. It must be death. He had died without ever seeing his son again. Without seeing his Janna again. Without his eldest son ever knowing about him.

A tear leaked down each side of Severus' face. The meanest Potions Master to ever have graced the halls of Hogwarts was crying for things he would never have again.

Lying there dead was the perfect time for Severus to remember all the good things that had passed through his life. Lily, Janna and Jacob. All good. Now all gone.

Then two things happened simultaneously.

A large weight settled on his chest causing his eyes to fly open. It was in that moment Severus realized that the darkness and numbness had only been part of the nightmare which had plagued him since his near death experience at the Battle of Hogwarts.

He was alive.

Then Severus found himself nose to nose with the piercing, blue eyes of Jacob Severus Snape.

"Dad. Come on. Wake up. Mum says you should get your lazy arse out of bed."

Severus smiled to himself as he chastised his foul mouthed little heathen. "Language Jacob. I will not tell you again."

With his eyes cast down at the floor, Jacob mumbled under his breath. "I was only repeating what mum said." Then in a louder voice Jacob stated his purpose for disturbing his father. "Mum wants you in the living room. You have visitors at the door asking for you. So get a move on."

"Jacob Snape." Severus called after the hastily retreating back of his son.

But Jacob who knew when to make himself scarce was long gone.

/*/

As Severus walked across the room to the bathroom, the goodness of his life washed over him. He hadn't lost his wife and child. He hadn't died. Although he had come close.

Hermione Granger and Harry had had the knowledge and foresight to stem the flow of snake venom and ply him with an anti-snake venom potion which had been made by none other than Neville Longbottom.

In the midst of hell they had taken those few minutes to save him. Those few minutes had changed Severus.

Three of the students he had treated the worst had taken time to save the life of miserable, hateful and arrogant Severus Snape. He would always be grateful.

It wasn't Janna who stood over him in the Shrieking Shack. It had been Hermione Granger's soft skin under his fingers. And he hadn't died. He had simply blacked out.

Severus had not only been lucky that Harry, Hermione and Neville had saved him. He had also been lucky about the wards. Because of the battle, the wards at Hogwarts had fallen allowing him to be Apparated to St Mungo's.

It had only been later when he was recovering in St Mungo's that Janna had shown up with Jacob in tow. Once there, she had only left his side to ensure Jacob was fed and bathed.

With Jacob between them, he and Janna discussed what had gone wrong in the past vowing never to let anything separate them again.

/*/

Jacob who hadn't seen his father in two years couldn't stop rubbing his hands across his father's cheek while disclosing the things that had bothered him. "Mum was crying. We couldn't find you dad. We were frightened. A man tried…."

"That's enough Jacob," Janna said interrupting her son. "Daddy needs to rest. We'll tell him everything when he gets better."

Never one to let anything get by him, Jacob had been quick to reply. "I think we should tell dad now. In case he gets lost again."

Severus who was still weak ran his hand through his son's jet black hair while staring into Janna's eyes. "You don't have to worry Jacob. I will not be getting lost again. Your mum and I have lots more to talk about when I'm better. Neither you nor your mother have to worry about any man. Why don't you go wash up. I want to speak to mum for a minute."

Jacob rose from his chair only to walk over to take his father's hand. "Please don't be angry with mum. It wasn't her fault. He was a bad man."

A heavy lump began to form in Severus' chest. Did Janna have a man? He squeezed Jacob's hand telling him he wasn't angry with his mum, but he was very angry at the man.

Jacob glanced quickly at Janna before heading for the washroom knowing he might have spoken out of turn. He didn't want to say anything that would cause his father to get lost again. Jacob hoped his father would still be there when he came out of the bathroom.

/*/

Severus gazed at Janna for several seconds before asking the question. "What's all this about a bad man? Have you found another wizard Janna?"

A teary eyed Janna shook her head. "No Severus. I have not found another wizard. Have you forgotten? I am a married witch. Jacob and I have lived in the Muggle World since we left Hogwarts. The man Jacob is referring to was a Muggle salesman. He saw Jacob do a bit of accidental magic and became insistent that I sign our son up for some Muggle sideshow. I told him in no uncertain terms that my son wasn't some oddity to be put on display. He claimed Jacob and I would make loads of money if I just allowed him to take Jacob. He kept coming back. I moved house. He found us. The last time he found us he tried to forcibly take Jacob. You would have been proud of your son. He defended me as you would have. I knew we would never be rid of the bastard. And even though we were among Muggles, I used magic to transfigure him into the pig he was. Knowing the MLE could be at our door at any minute, I summoned as many of our things as I could and got us the hell out of there. We never went back."

Even though it pained Severus to move about. He pulled Janna to his chest promising she and Jacob would never have to go through anything like that again.

Lying on her husband's chest, Janna took him to task for even thinking she would allow any other man in her bed or around their son.

Severus had kissed Janna's forehead assuring her he never thought anything of the kind.

Seeking her husband's lips, Janna smiled and shook her head at the audacity of him.

/*/

Janna and Severus were sharing their first, passionate kiss when Jacob returned to the room.

The six year old took one look at the scene before him and returned to the bathroom. He didn't want to interrupt. Interrupting might make his father disappear again.

/*/

Two weeks after The Battle at Hogwarts, Severus was healing nicely except for a residual nightmare that just wouldn't go away.

The Healers at St Mungo's had taken down his No Visitors sign, but Janna and Jacob remained his only two visitors.

Even though he had been cleared by Kingsley Shacklebolt, Severus knew there weren't too many people who wanted to visit him. Most of Wizarding London, Scotland and Wales were still in mourning for their dead. They didn't have time for visits. The war may have been over, but tensions remained high.

Severus was therefore surprised by a visit from Lucius, Narcissa and his godson Draco Malfoy the day before he was to be discharged.

/*/

Severus was glad this was one of the days Janna and Jacob had gone off on one of their little adventures. He did not want to subject his family to Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy.

For a few minutes an awkward tension filled the room until Lucius stepped over to the chair where Severus was sitting. In typical Lucius fashion he had whispered to Severus. "The bloody, little bastard did it. He's freed us all."

Severus had a death grip on the arms of the chair trying to keep his temper under control. Fucking Lucius Malfoy didn't know how close his comment about Harry had brought him to getting a Muggle arse beating.

Severus had responded with a growl. "I don't want to hear that bull shite Lucius. I would imagine Harry Potter deserves more than to be called a bloody, little bastard after what he did for the Wizarding World."

"You're right Severus," apologized Lucius. "I should have worded it differently. We never know who is around to overhear us."

Exasperated with Lucius, Severus turned away to greet Draco and Narcissa.

With greetings out of the way and no one willing to discuss the war, the topic of discussion turned to penalties and reparations.

/*/

Severus listened as Lucius explained the position of his family.

"Draco, Narcissa and I were very lucky to come out of the war physically unscathed. We are thankful for that. The trials were a travesty. Draco and I escaped Azkaban literally by the skin of our teeth. They didn't see fit to bring Narcissa to trial, but she is under the same Ministry Watch as myself and Draco. We are required to let the Ministry know in advance if we plan to leave the house. I've been told it is to ensure I'm not working with some faction trying to overthrow the Ministry. We have also been penalized ten thousand galleons."

Lucius seemed to be working himself into some kind of dither. Severus had it on the tip of his tongue to tell him off, but Narcissa spoke first.

"Calm down Lucius," she said smiling in Severus' direction. "Severus doesn't want to hear all that while he is recovering. We are here and not in Azkaban. Let's just leave it there for now."

Lucius sighed. "You're right of course my dear. Perhaps Severus and I will have a chance to speak after he has left St Mungo's. We probably should get back to the Manor before dark."

Draco and Lucius shook Severus' hand while Narcissa gave him a perfunctory hug.

Before leaving, Lucius told Severus they probably wouldn't see him again until they were off Ministry Watch in six months.

Severus nodded listlessly thanking them for their visit.

Then they were gone.

/*/

Once the Malfoys left his room, Severus was free to think about his discharge the next day. He was going home to Janna and Jacob. He was so looking forward to it.

It was probably a poor thought to be having, but Severus thought it anyway. He didn't know how long he would last before throwing his wife down on the bed to take her over and over again. They had been separated for two years. Janna had to want him as much as he wanted her.

Severus was still envisioning his wife laid out before him when the door opened. Jacob came barreling over to his father to hug his neck while Janna stood beaming at her two wizards.

Severus held out his arms for Janna who hurried over to kiss him soundly on the lips.

Jacob giggled at the display of affection between his parents.

Severus grinned at Jacob telling him they would plan a 6th year party for the birthday he had missed.

Jacob couldn't stop grinning. His father was home and he was going to have a party. He was the happiest young wizard in London.

/*/

Severus hadn't noticed the older witch who had come in behind Janna until she spoke up making a small bow.

"I'm very pleased to make your acquaintance Mr. Snape sir. I've been taken on by the Mrs. to help out around the house and see to Jacob. I hope you'll be pleased with my work."

Severus raised his eyebrows at Janna. Janna could probably use the help, but the hired woman would definitely have to be cautioned about being so talkative.

Janna made the formal introductions. "Severus. This is Miss Gwendolyn Abbott. I believe you may have had her younger cousin in your classes. Gwendolyn. This is my husband Severus Snape."

With another little curtsey, Gwendolyn told Severus she was happy to meet him.

After the introductions, Gwendolyn took Jacob to have some lunch to give his mother and father a bit of private time.

/*/

As soon as Gwendolyn and Jacob were gone, Severus had thrown up locking and silencing charms on his hospital room door.

Pulling Janna down on his lap with her back to him Severus nuzzled her neck as he spread her legs. Moving his hand beneath her knickers, Severus slipped two fingers into her warm, wet pussy. Touching his most private treasure drove him wild.

As he moved his fingers in and out of her. His erection cried out for release.

"Let me make love to you Janna. You are hot and wet. You want me as much as I want you."

Janna had her head laid back on Severus' shoulder after experiencing an orgasm of intense proportions. She turned her head so she could kiss Severus on his chin and whisper that she wanted their first time back together to be in their own bed.

"Our bed can wait," grumbled Severus. "I cannot."

Standing up from the chair and taking Janna with him, Severus led her to his hospital bed. Within seconds husband and wife were writhing in the ecstasy of two people who had not been with each other in a very long time.

Severus grunted and moaned as he led Janna through three orgasms. Janna had simply attached her mouth to Severus' shoulder, grabbed him around his back and thrust two years worth of pussy at him.

When Severus finally let her go, Janna told him she was sore. Severus cheekily asked if she wanted him to lick her hurt away.

"No you git." Janna replied jokingly. "You've done enough. We need to get cleaned up before Gwendolyn brings Jacob back. I don't want our help and our son walking into a room smelling of sex. Let's have a shower. Then we'll discuss tomorrow."

/*/

After taking a quick shower and clearing the air in the room, Severus removed the charms from the door.

"So my love. Just where is it you'll be taking me tomorrow? Will we be living Muggle or Magical?"

"We will be living Magical. The area where our home is located used to be a Muggle area. It is now home to Magical people only. Over time and because of numerous magical incidents, the Muggles gave up the area as haunted. I think you'll love it. We have three acres of land to ourselves. There is still a bit of work to do so Jacob and I won't be staying too long. I will come to collect you at 9:00 am sharp. I'm hoping you will like what I've done."

/*/

Severus had just leaned in to kiss Janna when there was a soft knock on the door.

"Enter," Severus called out.

Jacob entered the room and headed straight to his father while Gwendolyn stood in the doorway.

"I've had ice cream," reported Jacob proudly. "And I didn't spill a drop."

"Really?" Severus questioned. "Before dinner?"

Janna knew what her husband was thinking and had immediately addressed the issue. "We will have to have a discussion about that. Won't we?" directing her words at Gwendolyn.

Gwendolyn turned a bit red, but was wise enough not to begin a discussion in front of Severus.

About thirty minutes later, Janna told Jacob to say goodbye to his father. They had to get home to get the house ready.

"For daddy. Right mum? He's coming home to live with us tomorrow. Right mum?"

"Correct Jake," Janna said looking deeply into her husband's eyes. "Daddy is coming home to live with us tomorrow. Now let's get going. Gwendolyn and I still have work to do."

"Me too mum," piped up Jacob. "I have work to do. We should go."

Severus smiled at his precocious son.

"I have made all the arrangements. Papers have been signed. It's only a formality that the healer give you one last look before discharging you. I will be here at 9:00 sharp. Promise."

"I look forward to tomorrow." Severus remarked as his family went through the door.

/*/

The next morning Janna was there as promised. The healer had been in earlier so Severus was all set to go. Janna gathered his few belongings while Severus went out to thank the healers who had been assigned to his case.

Janna seemed a bit nervous as they rode down the lift making Severus anxious enough to ask if something had gone wrong.

Janna smiled up at her husband telling him everything had gone right. She was just anxious for his opinion on her choice of their home.

"I will be happy with whatever home you have chosen for us. We will be together. That's all that matters."

Janna let out a deep sigh. It was too late to turn back now.

/*/

As soon as they stepped outside the store window of St Mungo's, Janna grabbed Severus' arm.

"Here we go love. Hold on." Janna let go of Severus as soon as they landed.

Jacob came running out of the house to grab Severus around the legs. "Welcome home daddy. Gwendolyn made you a delicious welcome home breakfast. Come on dad. Come on in."

Severus looked down at his son, but remained speechless. He was back in Cokeworth. They were at Spinner's End. But they weren't. The last time he had been there was sometime in the 80's. The place had been rubble. Now it resembled a palace.

Janna asked softly if he liked it.

A still speechless Severus couldn't believe the changes Janna had wrought in his childhood home and the surrounding area.

The smelly river was gone. The crumbling brick houses were gone. The mills were gone. The area surrounding their home looked like the grounds at Malfoy Manor. There had been an amazing transformation.

Severus was amazed. He turned to a nervous Janna and picked her up off her feet. "How did you do this? When did you do this? This is wonderful. Thank you."

Relieved that Severus liked what she had done. Janna broke down in tears telling him she had been working on it from January of that year when she and Jacob ran away from the Muggle World.

Severus put Janna down, pushed her lovely hair back off her neck and pulled her close. "Please stop crying Janna. You've done all of this for us. How could I not be pleased?"

"I wasn't sure you'd ever want to come back here."

With a wicked grin on his face, Severus reminded Janna of their last time there.

Janna blushed and called Severus a git. She had been Lily at the time, but she remembered.

Hand in hand they went inside.

On May 24th, 1998, Severus and Janna Snape passed through the front doors of his former boyhood home making it their own.

/*/

Severus glanced at the calendar. It had just turned August of 2001. Three years had passed quickly. Life had gone on.

Severus still had the occasional nightmare. Jacob was now nine and Janna was pregnant with their second (third actually) child who was due in five months.

Life was good.

Severus hurried through his shower wondering if one of the staff from his Potions and Herbology company had run into a problem.

As he rinsed himself, Severus had shaken his head. It couldn't be that. Janna knew all his staff. Besides. Neville Longbottom head of the Herbology Section could handle anything that came up in his absence. Severus trusted and relied on Neville. And vice versa.

Severus dressed quickly. Glancing in the mirror he marveled over the fact at how comfortable he had become wearing Muggle clothes. Actually, he marveled over the state of his entire life.

/*/

As Severus entered the hall, Jacob was practically bouncing off the walls. "Would you please hurry dad. I think these are important people."

Severus called out to Gwendolyn. "Please come get your charge. He is being obnoxious and needs a time out."

Jacob pouted as he mumbled softly behind his father's back. "I'm not being obnoxious. I'm simply stating a fact."

Severus turned to give Jacob a roll of his eyes, but Gwendolyn had already appeared to take him away.

/*/

Janna gave Severus a quick kiss before accompanying him through to the living room.

As Severus entered the living room, two people stood.

"Hello Professor Snape," said two voices simultaneously. "I hope we aren't intruding," said both voices again simultaneously.

Words failed Severus as he realized the two visitors were none other than Harry Potter and Hermione Granger. Well Hermione Malfoy now.

Severus still couldn't figure out how that had happened. His godson and Hermione Granger married to each other. Now that had been a scandal.

/*/

With his arm around Janna, Severus reminded her of who they were.

Janna shook hands with both visitors before leaving them to speak privately with Severus.

Severus shook their hands as well. He offered Harry and Hermione refreshments. Each had declined food opting for a glass of brandy.

With drinks in hand, Harry glanced at Hermione before opening the conversation.

"Professor Snape sir."

Severus cut Harry off telling him he hadn't been a professor in years. He asked the Boy Who Saved The Wizarding World to call him Severus.

"Severus it will be then. I'll get right to it. Severus. Last night on the eve of my twenty first birthday I received a strange message from the long dead Albus Dumbledore. Enclosed in that message was what is purported to be a note from my mother Lily."

Severus tried to remain calm, but the hand holding his brandy began to shake. Was this what he thought it was?

Harry, who by this time was gripping Hermione's hand continued his narrative. "The letter while intriguing was confusing to say the least." Pulling the parchment from his pocket, Harry handed them to Severus. "Do you know anything about this sir?"

Severus glanced from Harry to Hermione before scanning the two pieces of parchment.

After closing his eyes for half a second to gather his thoughts, Severus reopened them to look at his firstborn. "Yes Harry. I am aware of the note from your mother."

Known for his volatility, Severus was more than surprised that Harry hadn't challenged him to a duel. Perhaps Harry's lack of temper had something to do with the death clamp Hermione had on his arm.

"Is this true then? Did my mother break her marriage vows and get pregnant with me?"

There was no denying the truth. "Yes Harry. That's true."

Even with Hermione's death clamp on his arm, Harry jumped up to stand over Severus. "You are a filthy piece of shite. You fucked my mother when she was married. I ought to…"

"Harry," called Hermione softly.

Severus stood as well. "First. You are in my wife's house. I don't care how angry you are with me. You will respect her and my son. Second. If you would like to take this discussion to a more private place, I am more than willing to continue."

Harry seemed to crumple. "I apologize for my language. You must realize how upsetting it is to find out after all these years that I am technically a bastard born out of wedlock. That James Potter was just the bloke my mother married. I am trying to remain calm because I am aware that things are not always what they seem. My godfather Sirius being a prime example. I am willing to listen if you have time to explain it all to me."

Hermione cleared her throat and stood. Her intention was to leave the two wizards alone to have their discussion in private.

Both Severus and Harry insisted she stay. Hermione had sat back down without another word.

/*/

Severus looked around when he heard a rustle of clothing to find Janna standing in the doorway.

"I heard the shouting," she said with a sob in her voice.

Severus got up and tried to lead her out of the room, but she dug her heels in. "I'm not going anywhere. I know most of it. Why wasn't I told about Harry?"

Severus was caught. Not only between himself and Harry, but between himself and Janna as well. He would have to explain himself. In full. He was all the way in it now.

At the end of this he might lose a son and a wife. There wasn't anything he could do. Everything had been done a long time ago.

Severus suggested they have the remaining conversation in the library. The last thing he wanted was for Jacob to overhear anything. Jacob would have to be told at some point. Just not today. It would be hard enough for adults to swallow.

Janna, Hermione and Harry followed Severus into the library where he immediately locked and silenced the door.

/*/

Severus prefaced his explanation with a short history of his and Lily's life back to 1969 when they were both Jacob's age.

"I fell in love with Lily the moment I saw her."

Although he had found out most of this through Severus' memories, Harry sat riveted. He hadn't really known the true depths of what Severus had felt for his mother.

Severus moved ahead in time explaining every detail of his and Lily's relationship right up until she had left him to pursue the Lothario James Potter.

There had been an awkward silence in the room when Severus admitted to the clandestine affair he and Lily had shared while she was married to James.

Harry was a bit uncomfortable, but didn't bat an eye as he hadn't when Severus called James Potter a Lothario. Harry wasn't dense. He had overheard Sirius and Remus discussing certain things about his father…. about James Potter. At the time, he didn't realize who Bettye Macomber was or what she had to do with his father. He just knew it wasn't good. It wasn't until much later that Harry realized his father had been shagging a witch who wasn't his wife.

Severus stopped several times to whisper in Janna's ear to make sure she was holding up.

How could she not? Severus was talking about her. She used to be Lily.

/*/

About an hour into the discussion, Gwendolyn slipped a note under the door that lunch was ready.

Hermione and Harry declined with Harry promising to return at some later date to have lunch.

When Harry mentioned a return visit, Severus let go of the breath he had been holding for the last five minutes.

Janna slid the note back out the door.

Not now. Thank you. Please feed Jake. We will be through in here shortly.

/*/

Everyone except Janna started off the next round of conversation with a newly filled glass of brandy. Severus allowed them a few sips before picking up the story where he had left off.

Severus didn't pull any punches as he explained how he had followed the Dark Lord until he found out the maniac wanted Lily, James and Harry dead. Severus also explained how Dumbledore forced him into making an unbreakable vow as payment to save Lily's life.

Harry knew this as well. There had been a wealth of information in Severus' memories.

Harry tuned back into the conversation and was soon listening to Severus explain what Dumbledore had done to save him and his mother.

No one made a sound as Severus further explained about the spells Dumbledore had invented to change Lily into Janna and the ensuing problems his inventions had caused.

Hermione was upset hearing Severus disclose how Dumbledore had taken a son away from his mother and a mother away from the world. However, Hermione was Hermione. She had heard the words newly invented spells and wanted to know all about them. Unfortunately, this was not the time or place. With a distinct roll of the eyes from Harry, Hermione had settled down.

Dumbledore's spells sounded important. Hermione decided she would seek out more information at a more opportune time. She had then directed her attention back to Severus.

By the time the last syllable left Severus's mouth, Hermione was sobbing out loud with Harry close to tears as well.

Harry was gutted. He hadn't been allowed to have a mother because Dumbledore had him pegged as his lamb to be groomed for slaughter. Voldemort had taken James Potter and Dumbledore had taken his mother.

When Harry turned his back to the room, Janna went over to whisper in his ear. Harry just kept nodding. At the end of the whispered conversation, Harry hugged Janna before sitting back down wiping his eyes.

/*/

Severus had brought everyone up to date. He had only one more secret to reveal.

"I'm ashamed of myself for what I am about to disclose," he remarked sadly. "It was my only option at the time. I hope everyone involved will forgive me."

Harry glanced over at his mother as she glanced at him.

"I believe I know what you are about to say," Harry stated matter-of-factly.

"After listening to this entire story and not being able to remember my own son. I believe I know as well," echoed Janna.

Severus kept his eyes on the floor as he revealed how Janna had gone mad on him over not being allowed to claim her son. How she'd been ready to go up against Death Eaters and certain death to get Harry away from the Dursleys.

Then he said it.

"I segregated all Janna's memories of Harry by Legilimens. Then I used Obliviate on my own wife. I was out of options. If Janna had rescued Harry, it would have been certain death for the three of us. I apologize. It was what I had to do to ensure the safety of my wife and our unborn child."

Janna and Hermione were sobbing as though their hearts were breaking. Severus took Janna in his arms while Harry tended to Hermione. The men held onto the witches until they had cried themselves out. After that, the four had sat in silence digesting all that had been revealed.

/*/

All the revealing and unveiling had taken it's toll. Harry and Hermione were wrung out. As was Janna.

Harry thanked Severus for his compelling and frank explanations. "I know it has taken as much out of you as it has me. I'm hoping you will give me a few days to mull this over then allow me back in your home. I have a mother, father and brother I would like to get to know. We may not be able to share this information with the world. However, aside from a bit of embarrassment about my conception, the only name to be tarnished will be Dumbledore's. I can live with that."

Janna told Harry he was welcome back anytime. He'd always have an open invitation to Spinner's End. Harry kissed her cheek telling her he would be back soon.

As Harry and Hermione headed for the door, Severus pulled Harry off to the side for a bit of wizard whispering.

Harry was nodding and smiling.

The two witches glanced at each other. It had to be something good.

/*/

Severus and Janna had the house to themselves after Harry and Hermione left. Gwendolyn had Jacob out for an after lunch walk and probably wouldn't be back for an hour or more.

"I have something I want to share with you. I'm sure of my calculations, but it will be up to you accept or reject my suggestion."

"Before we get into that. I want to tell you something. Even though I understand why you had to Obliviate me. I resent you doing it. I know that doesn't make sense, but it is the best summation I can come up with at the moment. Please don't ever use your wand on me again."

Severus didn't answer directly. Instead, he took another direction. "You cannot remember now, but you were ready to fight anyone who stood in the path between you and Harry."

"Be that as it may Severus," Janna replied in a sharp voice. "Keep your wand away from me. Now. What is it you want me to agree to?"

"It would seem my suggestion now holds little merit. I have perfected a way to unbundle your memories of Harry and restore them to the way they were. I've been working on this for a few weeks. I had hoped to have it ready as an anniversary present or when our son turned twenty one, whichever came first. Seeing how both milestones have gotten away from me. I was more than happy to find Harry at our door."

Janna gave her husband a vicious roll of the eyes. "You let me sit here running off at the lip and all the time you had a solution in hand?" Janna reached over and gave Severus a hard slap across the chest. "You dolt. Why didn't you just tell me?"

Holding Janna's hands so she couldn't smack him again, Severus explained. "I was in the process of explaining love, but you cut me off good and proper. Does this mean after all your blustering you want to hear my solution?"

"There's one thing I know with absolute certainty. You would never intentionally hurt me. If you have found a solution that will give me back even a few memories of Harry, I want to try."

"Good. Because I've already told your son about the solution. Because I was very careful segregating the memories it will be relatively simple to reverse my spell. I started off going in the wrong direction which is why I've only just pulled it together. Once I took the simple track. The solution all but jumped into my hand."

"That sounds lovely my love. When shall we do this? Tomorrow is Sunday. Perhaps we can have Gwendolyn take Jake on a day trip to get him out of the house."

"The solution itself is quick," Severus replied kissing Janna on the neck. "However, anything to do with the head calls for a mandatory rest period. I would like for you to rest undisturbed for at least two hours. Let's plan on 11:00 tomorrow. If you want to do it sooner, we can do it tonight after Jacob is in bed. You'll wake up refreshed with memories of Harry securely in place."

Janna thought about it for a few seconds before giving a solemn response. "If anything goes wrong, please just reverse it. As much as I want my memories back. I want my life with you and Jake more."

Severus leaned over and bit Janna gently on one breast then the other. "Do you think I would do anything that would lose me these? I think not. Unlike Dumbledore, I am sure of my results."

Throwing her head back to give Severus complete access to her breasts. Janna moaned consent to have the spell reversal done that night.

The sound of the back door opening made them jump apart.

/*/

Their son had returned. "Mum. Dad. Where are you? It's Jake. I'm home."

Janna heard Gwendolyn shush Jacob.

Severus simply shook his head. They certainly had a loud son.

Jake finally found them in the library.

"What were you shouting about?" Severus asked in a cranky voice.

His wily son answered with a question. "Was I shouting? Perhaps it was Gwen you heard. She talks very loud sometimes. I just wanted to say hello. I have to go wash up for dinner. I love you both."

"And we love you. See you at dinner."

/*/

Janna laughed about their son while Severus took more of a hard line. "Jacob is nine years old. We will soon have another child. It's time for him to become acquainted with mores and manners. I don't mean we should smother his ebullient personality. He just needs a bit of direction. I suggest we have a discussion with him and Gwendolyn to firm up what is and is not acceptable."

"That's fine. Perhaps I'll have a quick word with Gwendolyn alone. Then we'll speak with both together. Let's put this aside for now. For tonight, I would like all of your attention on me."

"Of course my love," Severus whispered in Janna's ear as he again began to run his hands over her breasts. "Shall we go try for a bit of private time?"

Janna slapped his hands away telling him private time was out of the question with Jake loose in the house. "Perhaps I'll let you work on my pussy before you work on my head."

"Please do not speak words like pussy if you do not intend to give it to me," Severus grumbled as he slid his hand between Janna's legs. "You know I'm very susceptible to your charms."

Janna laughed as she wiggled out of Severus' grasp heading to the kitchen in search of Gwendolyn.

"Tease," growled Severus as Janna walked away. "This isn't over."

/*/

By 9:30 that evening, Janna had taken a calming draught. At 9:45, Severus had called out his spells.

"Legilimens…..Meminivate"

By 10:00, Janna was sleeping peacefully.

/*/

After his nightly check that everything was locked up tight, Severus rang Harry on his mobile. He let Harry know the reversal was done and assured him that everything had gone as planned. He also assured Harry that Janna would remember anything and everything about baby boy Potter when she woke.

Harry had laughed at his father. "Baby boy Potter is it? I believe you mean baby boy Snape. Well, this baby boy plans to visit Spinner's End tomorrow with the hope he can visit with his mum for the first time in his adult life.

Severus went to bed that night a very happy father.

/*/

All that had transpired on Saturday 8/1/2001. Janna woke up that Sunday with full memories and in perfect health.

It became a family reunion when Harry showed up Sunday afternoon to be reunited with the mother he lost when he was one.

Severus beamed as he watched Janna and Harry bond. He hadn't been the least bit surprised when Harry made reference to their visit on his eleventh birthday. Harry mentioned how he had felt a strong connection to Janna and how gutted he'd been when she had ignored him at Hogwarts.

Janna apologized rolling her eyes in Severus' direction.

/*/

They had discussed what would come next. The consensus had been that Harry could call them either Janna and Severus or mum and dad. Whichever he chose would be fine with them.

Harry had been quick to decide on mum and dad.

So there it was. A son reunited with his parents.

The three of them. Mother, father and son had talked for an hour. Then they had brought Jacob in to be introduced to his big brother.

Jacob's first remark to Harry had been about his own name. "You may call me Jake." He had been ecstatic as he turned to Janna and Severus. "Didn't I tell you they were important people? There's no one more important than my big brother."

After that, Harry had been hard pressed to separate himself from Jake.

/*/

Due to a loose lipped acquaintance, The Harry Potter Secret Child of Severus Snape story had been reported in the Daily Prophet. The story had been reported as delicately as possible. No one wanted to feel the wrath of Harry, Severus or wealthy mogul Draco Malfoy who also happened to be Severus' godson.

After reading the story, many of Harry's mates jokingly commented they had always thought Harry had Snape's mannerisms, disposition and resembled him as well. Harry took the taunts in stride. He hadn't drawn his wand once.

The furor over the story lasted about a week. After that, the Wizarding World had moved on to the next scandal.

The Snapes had left Dumbledore's reputation intact. Dumbledore's part has never been disclosed nor has Janna's true identity. Those two things remained within the family.

/*/

The son of Professor Severus Snape and brother of the Boy Who Saved The Wizarding World entered Hogwarts to many accolades in 2003. The Sorting Hat had seen fit to put Jake in Slytherin House. Jake's only comment to his schoolmates had been they shouldn't expect him to be saving any worlds. He was there to play Quidditch and learn potions.

Janna and Severus were extremely proud of their middle son.

/*/

Shortly before his marriage to his fellow Auror Susan Bones in 2005, Harry legally changed his name to Harry Potter-Snape. No one had been more enthused than his thirteen year old brother Jake and his three year old sister Lily.

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Severus and Janna remained as much in love as they had been at the beginning of their courtship in 1990. They had tried for a another child, but it wasn't meant to be. In 2007, Janna lost a baby boy they would have named Sebastian. She had nearly lost her life as well. Almost losing Janna had frightened Severus more than anything in his life ever had. He made Janna promise not to try again.

Holding his inconsolable wife in his arms, Severus firmly stated his opinion. "Three children are more than enough. Besides. Lily, Scorpius and our grandson James Sirius Potter-Snape will keep Spinner's End lively enough."

During his sixth year at Hogwarts, Jake brought home a lovely, blue eyed blonde from Ravenclaw House named Priscilla Goldstein. Severus immediately recognized in his son the same emotional connection between him and Priscilla as there had been between himself and Lily.

Severus bet Janna fifteen Galleons that Jacob had met his life witch. Janna wouldn't take the bet.

Over the years, Spinners End became the favored place to be for Harry, Susan, Draco and Hermione who always seemed to travel in fours.

Severus Snape once the most hated professor at Hogwarts and Janna Snape once the lovely, green eyed Lily Evans often looked over their house full of family and friends and thanked Merlin…for everything.

With an ever growing extended family, Spinner's End in Cokeworth remained full of love, camaraderie and happiness for many years and generations to come.

The End

Thank you to those who were interested enough to follow the entire story leaving their comments along the way. I appreciate you all.

Severus, Janna, Jake, Lily and Harry Potter-Snape thank you for your attention as well.

Te amo.