A/N: Hi everyone I'm back with the second story of Abigail and her friends. I hope you will enjoy this one as much as do writing it.
Not much had changed in the month and a half since Abby had gotten off the train. Life at privet drive was the same as always except Vernon Dursley no longer played a part in the family's life. Petunia and Vernon had finalized the divorce just days before she returned home, and Petunia decided to take back her maiden name. Half way through the summer Abby and Petunia met Daphne in London to take her home.
Now the house was fuller than ever with three children, but somehow everyone managed to get along. Daphnes' birthday was in the beginning of August so Petunia and Mrs. Figg put together a birthday for all three children in London. They met Lily, Draco, Hermione, Neville, and the twins at the leaky cauldron on the 22nd of July. As they spent the day in Diagon alley as a birthday present Petunia took Daphne to the pet store to pick out a pet while Hermione, Dudley, and Abby went to the book store and the Weasleys went to the quidditch supplies shop.
"Hey Hermione, come look at this," said Dudley. Hermione walked over as they were bent over a book Abby decided to wander around. Although she wouldn't admit it she was sad. Severus had promised to write to her and as summer was nearing its end not a single letter had filed through. In fact, all her friends hadn't. She hadn't wanted to mention in to anyone, but she felt they didn't want to have anything to do with her. Just as she was rounding the corner to another aisle she bumped into someone and would have fallen if they hadn't grabbed her around the waist.
"Now Abigail I'm not around and you've let yourself go into the clouds. You truly are just like your mother." Abby looked up and couldn't believe it Severus was holding her. "Severus!" Abby jumped into his arms and hugged him as he held her close. "Well good to see you too Abigail," he said. "Severus why haven't you written to me once. I've written at least a dozen letters." He looked stunned and set Abigail down. "Abigail, I have written to you multiple times," he said.
"What? But I never got one." Severus hugged her again. He could tell she was upset. "Abigail who are you here with?" "Petunia," she said. "Come let me take you back to her and we'll figure out what's going on with your letters." As the two left Hermione and Dudley saw her and smiled. Abby directed him to the pet shop that Petunia and Daphne were in. As they approached they noticed a crowd around the shop. Severus took Abbys hand and weaved in and out of the crowd attempting to find her aunt.
Fred and George came into view and ran over to Abby. "Abby your aunt wants us to gather you and Dudley up. You need to go to the hospital. Daphne collapsed!" said Fred. "Miss Granger and Dudley are in the book store go and fetch them I will take care of Abigail," barked Snape. The twins ran off as Snape picked up Abby and ran to the center of the commotion to find Petunia frantic and Daphne unconscious. "Petunia…" Petunia looked up to see Snape. She saw him holding Abby and ran over. "Severus, I don't know what happened one moment she was picking out a pet and the next she was on the ground," said Petunia. "Please Petunia you need to calm down you're scaring Abigail," he said.
She looked to see Abby was clinging to Snape harder than ever and looked like she was on the verge of tears. "I'm sorry Abigail." Severus set Abby down and she hugged her aunt. "Petunia if I may I have a suggestion. Go to the hospital with Daphne. I will take care of Abigail and your son until you return." Petunia looked like she wanted to object, but knew he was right. She gave him a nod and turned to follow the healers away.
Fred and George turned up with everyone in tow as the crowd dispersed. "Abs what's going on?" asked Dudley. "Something's wrong with Daphne. Petunia took her to the hospital and Severus is going to take care of us tonight." Said Abby. "If you would Mr. Weasley, take Moon, Longbottom, and Malfoy as I take Miss Granger with me. I will take care of Abigail and Dudley as well," said Snape. The twins nodded and took the group back to the leaky cauldron.
"Hold onto me and whatever you do don't let go," said Severus. Abby, Hermione, and Dudley grabbed him and held on. The next thing they felt was like someone was pulling on them around their navel. Abby had to close her eyes, so she didn't get sick. Poor Dudley looked ready to puke and Hermione was on her knees holding her stomach. When they finally stopped Severus grabbed all three of them so that they didn't fall over. "Abigail are you okay?"
"I think so what was that?"
"That my dear was an apparition. And for your first time you didn't do so bad," said Severus as he handed Dudley a potion. "Here this will help with your sickness you as well Miss Granger. The first time I apparated I didn't do so hot either. Don't feel bad you two a lot of witches and wizards fail in the beginning." Dudley smiled as he drank the potion. "Thanks Professor," they said. "Please call me Severus," he said.
Severus fixed the two dinner and then went to take Hermione home. When he returned after they finished their dinner he got them ready for bed. As Abby got ready Severus went to check in on Dudley. "Did you need anything before I turn the light off?" "No, I'm good thank you Severus." He flipped the switch and closed the door. Heading across the hall he knocked on Abbys' door. "Come in" He entered to see her curled up in the bed looking at the photo album. "Abigail will you never cease looking at those old photos," smiled Severus. Abby laughed. "Oh, Severus, how can I? I get to see a different side of you and to me that is the most important thing." "Alright, but now it is time for bed Miss Potter so hand me the book," he said.
Abby handed him the book and he went to set it on the dresser. "Do you need anything before you go to bed Abigail?" "Is she going to be okay?" Severus looked down at her and saw the worry in face. He sat down next to Abby and held her. "I can't say for sure Abigail, but I think she will." Severus held her until she fell asleep. Once she was asleep Severus laid her down and closed the door.
He went to sleep on the couch. What was hours later felt like minutes. Severus awoke to Abby screaming. Sprinting up the stairs he whipped her door open to see Abby in tears. "Abigail!" She looked up and cried harder. "Abigail! what's wrong?" "I... I… h-h-hurt y-you" she sobbed. If Severus had ever been confused it would be now. He tried to think how Abby hurt him. "What do you mean?" he asked. Severus sat down next to her and pulled her close. "I didn't trust you. I pushed you away!" Severus tilted her face up.
"Now you listen to me Abigail Claire Potter. You have never truly hurt me and never will. I want you to know no matter what I will always love you. There is nothing in this world that can break what we have," said Severus. He held her once again until she fell asleep. As he walked down the stairs Petunia and Daphne were walking in the door. "Daphne why don't you go on up to bed I want to speak with Severus before I come to bed."
"Of course, Petunia. Goodnight Professor," said Daphne. Petunia and Snape walked into the kitchen. "Severus from the look on your face when you came down the stairs. I can only assume you awoke to Abigail screaming," she said. "How did you know?" "She has been having them since she came home. I have no idea what went on at Hogwarts, but I can assure you if it doesn't stop I don't want her to go back. I feel that her health may become a risk. She doesn't sleep through the night anymore." Severus stayed silent and looked hard at Petunia. "If I may Petunia with your permission of course I would like to use a detector spell in the morning." "What will that do?" "That will detect anything or anyone that may be causing her to have these dreams"
Petunia nodded, and Snape walked back into the living room to sleep on the couch as Petunia went upstairs to bed. It would be morning soon and Severus knew that even though he wasn't a morning person with three children in the house it would be inevitable. He would have to wake up early.