Disclaimer: I don't own anything mentioned in the following story, except for my OC, Adrianna. Everything else belongs to J.K. Rowling.
The day before the new school year started, Minerva McGonagall knocked on Severus Snape's office door. She heard a few quick, quiet steps, Snape quietly and quickly speaking to someone, then Snape called, "Come in."
McGonagall stepped into the cold office, already having some idea as to what she'd heard. Albus had told her about Severus's situation. She knew better than to say anything though; Severus was a very private man, and hated anyone looking into his private life. Severus relaxed slightly when he saw her, though she pretended not to see. She was one of the few people actually able to see through Severus' mask of cold sarcasm.
"Afternoon Severus." She greeted him.
"Afternoon, Minerva."
"Albus asked me to give you this," She told him, passing him a letter in a sealed envelope. "He said he is sorry couldn't tell you this himself, but he is currently away on business, and won't return until tomorrow afternoon."
Nodding briefly, Severus quickly opened and read the message. Once he finshed reading, he put the letter away, looking somewhat reassured about something. "Thank you, Minerva."
"You're welcome." Making a quick decision, she added, "And just so you know, Severus I am actually aware of your curent situation. There's no need to hide it from me." At Severus's sharp look, she added, "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. Unless you allow it, of course. I can keep a secret, you know."
Before Severus could say anything, a young girl's voice came from the next room. "Daddy, do you know where my book is?"
"It's out here, Adrianna." Severus answered. "You left it on on my desk."
"Oh, okay. Can I come get it?"
"Yes."
A small girl, who looked about five or six years old, came into the room. To Minerva's slight surprise, the girl looked almost exactly like Severus. The only real differences were the fact that the girl had a much smaller nose, and her smile. She paused in the doorway when she saw Minerva, looking shy. After some quiet, gentle coaxing from her father, she went into the room, and immediately went to her father. He easily settled her onto his lap, then passed her a small hardcover book. Adrianna took the book, but didn't start reading it. Instead, she buried her face into Severus's chest, apperently unwilling to look at Minerva.
Minerva smiled slightly at that. It seemed that Adrianna was just as introverted as her father was. She quietly left as Severus was gently soothing Adrianna, who looked nervous and shy at Minerva's presense. Smiling at the sight, Minerva thought to herself that Severus was already becoming a wonderful father.