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Book two of 'Misunderstood' (Snape X Reader). Guess you're back for more.

Your POV

"Severus! Breakfast!"

Yelling to my Slytherin partner as he's in the next room over reading the morning's newspaper as I was cooking. Smiling to myself as I hum I shift my gaze from the pan to the kitchen window, seeing an all too familiar owl land on it, a letter in it's mouth.

Wiping my hand off I smile gently as I walk over to it. Giving it a small snack and rubbing it's head it flies off. Looking at the envelope I knew it was from Minerva. The Hogwarts crest on the wax seal.

Feeling hands on my waist I jump as I hear a small snicker behind me. Looking behind me I roll my eyes slightly.

"Why must you sneak up on me?"

"You jump into my arms that way"

He lets me go after kissing my shoulder to get some more coffee as I smack his arm.

"Is that from Minerva?"

"Yeah, you just missed her owl."

"What do you two talk about? You send letters twice a week."

Smirking gently I look at him as he sips his coffee. He narrows his brows at me as he puts his pale hand on the counter.

"Do you really want to know?"

He shakes his head slightly.

"Good, you eat and I'm going to look at this letter."

He does as he's told and sits at the small dining table we have. Grabbing my own for the moment as I open the letter I pull the paper from it's confines.

(Y/n)

From your last letter I too am worried about Severus. I know he does his best to speak to you about what ails him but sometimes he gets stuck in his old ways. From the 6 short months that you two have been on your rest and recovery time in Spinner's End, his recovery and well being has been swirling around in my head.

As you've mentioned before, I know you fear he won't wish to return to Hogwarts even with his place as Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts. A position I've struggled to keep open for him, as always he will be allowed to remain as Head of Slytherin House.

As studious and valiant as he tries to be, I don't believe a Muggle life will do him any good, to be frank I believe it will drive him mad. Do whatever you can to convince him to come back to Hogwarts. Madame Pomfrey wants to look him over again very soon.

Minerva McGonagall

Headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Putting the letter down i sigh gently, my eyes fixed on the counter under the page. How was I supposed to convince him to come back? I know being the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is what he's always wanted from Hogwarts, even if he is the best Potions Professor Hogwarts has had. The only issue of it is that I'm not entirely sure what's going on with him quite yet.

Glancing to him as he sips his coffee, I walk over to him with my food. Putting my plate down I grab the mug from him gently and put it down. He raises a brow at me before he puts his fork down.

"What did the letter say?"

Putting a hand on his shoulder I sit on his lap, gaining a small hum.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm getting your undivided attention"

He chuckles. "If you want something you only need ask"

He looks up at me as his dark eyes flicker. Putting my hands on his chest I kiss his forehead, pushing the thought to use Legilimens on him away.

"Severus"

He leans forward as he hums gently, he kisses my shoulder before my neck

"Severus please"

"I love it when you say my name like that"

Grabbing his shoulders I shake my head as I push him back in the chair. His face drops as he sees mine. Sitting up slightly as he pulls me into him he hugs me tightly.

"What is it? What's in the letter?"

Holding onto him as I play with his hair, taking in his scent.

"Do you want to go back to Hogwarts?"

There was a pause as he thought about my question and his answer.

"Do you want to go back?"

Pulling away I cup his face as his dark eyes look at me.

"Im asking you"

He sighs gently as he glances away.

"I do, believe me. I'm just worried."

Getting his attention back to me I rub my thumb on his cheek

"Worried about what?"

"I spent my whole life being looked down on and judged. Now with what I did at the end of the last term, getting the school destroyed as Voldemort stormed it. Ruling over it with an iron fist, turning it into nothing more than a prison. I fear I'll be treated with anguish."

"Severus, love. Minerva has spoken to the staff. They know of your and Dumbledore's plan, they know it was only a front for Voldemort to believe you were on his side. Hell, you almost died from it"

Feeling my heart pounding at the thought of almost losing him I sigh shakily. His eyes flick to me as he grabs my hands.

"I'm right here, breathe"

Nodding gently as I sniffle he smiles slightly.

"I'll be right with you if you need me when we go, it won't be the easiest but we've been through worse"

He nods gently before giving me a loving kiss and a hug. Pulling away as I lay on my head on his shoulder I smile slightly.

"Madam Pomfrey wants to see you anyway"

With a short groan from him I giggle. Getting off of him after a moment we went back to breakfast, deciding I'll write Minerva back in a bit.