It Wasn't His Fault

The following morning came and it found Severus Snape waking early, his brewing normal routine of brewing to cloud out the world hadn't achieved its purpose. Glancing at the clock he sighed and headed out of his quarters and up the dungeon stairs towards the grand entrance. Upon reaching the doors he was stopped by a voice.

"Going out Severus?"

Turning around he was confronted with the sight of Albus walking towards. Sighing, "Yes Albus, I am."

Reaching the young professor the headmaster gestured and the pair walked out the doors and down the steps. "It just so happens that I am as well. Anywhere in particular my boy?"

A grunt, "Why do you ask if you know the answer?"

"Because I may not know the answer, that is why." It was quiet for a moment, "You know, I was having second thoughts last night about placing Ms. Tonks in their care."

Stopping, Severus turns to look at the old man. "Why?"

"You know how she is. Combative, explosive, emotional... And that was before their immediate relation was found out. Now, I'm unsure if it was a wise move-perhaps we should have left her at St. Mungos."

As the two continued on Severus shook his head, "No. No, it was the right choice Albus, even if she hated it. Lucius will protect her as if she were Draco-and you know how fiercely he's protected his son."

"And Narcissa? What of her Severus, after the honeymoon period of maternal instincts ceases what then?"

"Albus, that is Cissa's essence. She is a mother through and through. As far as she will be concerned the wrong-doing that she feels she did her sister in life she will attempt to correct that in her death."

"We shall see won't we?"

A nod. "Of course we will. I shall see you there."

"Yes of course Severus. I have to make a stop to see Kingsley but will be there soon after."

A questioning look, "Kingsley?"

Holding Severus' gaze, "Yes."

Understanding that he wouldn't be getting anything out of the old man Severus nodded and then apparated from the gates. The headmaster followed suit and soon it was as still as it was before the two emerged from the school.