A/N: The challenge prompt for this drabble was "Christmas Crackers." Rated: G. Not beta'd.

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As The Confetti Rained Down

"Daddy?" Five-year-old Annabelle Snape peered up at her father. "Will you tell me how you fell in love with Mummy?"

Severus sighed. "Annabelle, its Christmas. Why don't I tell you a Christmas story?"

Annabelle pouted.

"Severus, tell the story," Hermione murmured, rubbing her pregnant belly.

"Fine," Severus grumbled. "Your mother and I shared a Christmas cracker at a staff meeting many years ago. It was in that moment that I fell in love with her."

"As the confetti rained down?" Annabelle asked.

Severus nodded. "And I've loved her ever since."

"How romantic!" Annabelle gushed, causing both her parents to smile.