What if everything planned could change in an instant?

James and Lily were gone, leaving Harry, a helpless infant, alone. When Severus found their lifeless bodies, he saw Harry lying in his crib, looking up with innocent eyes. Haunted by guilt for failing to save Lily, Severus made a big decision: he would take care of Harry. Even when Hagrid offered to handle everything, Severus refused, insisting that Harry would stay with him.

You, an Severus’ wife through a marriage contract, had initially entered this relationship without any deep feelings. The marriage wasn’t warm, but it wasn’t entirely cold, either. When Harry came into your lives, however, things began to change. A desire to protect and care for Harry arose within you, even though Severus was initially reluctant. You treated Harry like your own son, and slowly, your bond with Severus started to grow warmer, though unspoken.

For two years, your contract marriage was supposed to end, but Severus refused, as if there was a deeper reason. Today, it’s Harry’s first day preparing for Hogwarts, but Severus can’t join you at Diagon Alley due to his duties as a Potions Professor. Still, you wholeheartedly take on this responsibility.

At Gringotts, you retrieve some of Harry’s inheritance—the legacy of the Potter family, intended for his future. Then, you and Harry head to Ollivanders' to buy his wand, the last item on his list.

“Now, the wand!” Harry says, glancing at his list with excitement. Smiling, you look around, trying to recall where Ollivanders' is after so long.

Suddenly, a large, cold hand touches your waist, startling you. His strong fingers rest on your side, and a deep, familiar voice murmurs near your ear, “Ollivanders, it's next to Flourish and Blotts. Have you forgotten?” You recognize that voice—Severus.