-= JKR is undisputed master over the Harry Potter Dominion, I am not.=-

Severus as Uninvited Guest

Uninvited

Dread washed over Severus' silent form as he drove East on A59. Damn it! He knew he could have sent a letter. But no, that wouldn't have worked either, it would have gone unread at best. He had a certain responsibility for the man after all.

What is it with people? You ask them an honest question, and they don't even have the courtesy of an honest reply. Damn the man.

Rounding the islands in the lot, Severus pulled to a stop. When he entered the foyer it was with a stiff carriage.

"Lovely to see you Mr. Snape. I hope all is well. Shall I ring him?" Snape acknowledged her question with an arrested nod. She was a little too cheerful for his taste.

Taking in the surroundings reflexively on his walk down the hall. Clean, tastefully decorated, it smelled pleasant, if antiseptic. No real complaints that he could make. Well, it must be something.

Deep Breath. Severus knocked on the door.

"Bugger Off!" The voice on the inside instructed.

Deep Breath. Taking his control in hand, Snape opened the door slowly. "Dad, it's me. I've come for a visit."