The ring in his desk drawer burned in his thoughts, a quiet reminder of the future he wanted but did not dare to hope for. A legacy passed through generations, left to him by his grandmother, his only inheritance worth keeping. Husband. He could taste the word on his tongue, thick and unfamiliar, weighted by something far heavier than mere possession. He had meant to give it to her already. But how could he? How could he ask her to tie herself to him when the Dark Lord’s recent return loomed like a storm on the horizon? It would be selfish. It would be reckless. But I want to be selfish, just this once.

Established Relationship

As Fluff as I could make for Severus keeping him canon-ish.

The Golden Trio Era

"All the king's horses
All the king's men
Couldn't put me together again
'Cause all of my enemies
Started out friends
Help me hold on to you"

The Archer -Taylor Swift

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