"Severus, what is the matter?" Hermione asked as she climbed out of the fire.

Severus looked round and saw Hermione and kissed her forehead sweetly before replying, "My parents have found out about us."

"Your parents?" Hermione asked. She had no idea that his parents were still alive.

"Yes, my mother Primrose and my father Quentin. I'm guessing that Albus is behind this. Anyway, they want to meet you and Vienna and they want it to happen soon," He replied.

"Well we're at my parents next weekend, I'm not sure when we can see them, whether it will be before term starts, as it starts in two days," Hermione said.

"Indeed."

oOoOo

The new school year got off well for all the staff members. Hermione had replace Minerva as Head of Gryffindor and Severus was now Deputy Head, which meant that he had to stand and read out the names of the new students. Vienna sat next to her mother on the top table which caused a lot of gossip from the students.

After all the names were called and everyone was sorted Minerva said the usual announcements that Dumbledore usually said.

"Welcome to Hogwarts, all and new. I am the new Head Teacher of the school, as Professor Dumbledore feels he is too old to carry on. But don't be alarmed if you see him wandering round, he will still be living here.

"We therefore have a new Transfiguration Professor and Deputy Head. Professor Snape had become the new Deputy and his fiancé, Professor Hermione Granger, is the new Transfiguration Professor and Head of Gryffindor."

There was a break out in conversation amongst the students. Professor Snape, the snarky bat from the dungeon was getting married to the brains and beauty behind the Golden Trio! Severus and Hermione had told the staff the day before about their engagement and they were all thrilled.

"We all congratulate the two of you on your engagement. Also students, be careful because Professor Granger's daughter, Vienna, may be in your lessons at some points.

"Finally, everyone should know that you mustn't go near the Forbidden Forrest and third years and above should all have permission slips for Hogsmead signed and given to the head of house. For those wanting to be on their house's Quidditch team, see your head of house to write your name down.

"With all that said, you may tuck in!" There was a cheer from the students and they all did as Minerva said.

oOoOo

As the lesson began, Hermione became the favourite Professor in the school. She got many questions about her time at Hogwarts with the chosen one, Harry and the side kick, Ron. She also got questioned about whey she wasn't with Ron and the reports that she was dating Viktor Krum.

Hermione answered every question honestly except the private ones, like when a sixth year Slytherin girl had once asked, "So is Professor Snape good in bed?"

The whole class laughed and Hermione couldn't help but join in. "That's for me to know and you to wonder," she replied. Hermione was just glad that they'd asked that question when Vienna wasn't in the room.

Vienna preferred being in the potion lessons and watching her dad teach. Although when he taught the older years, she wasn't allowed in if they were doing practical lessons, because sometimes things could go horribly wrong. She spent some time in the Transfiguration lessons too, but found them a little boring unlike her mother, but very like her father.

Other teachers, like Professor Flitwick let her see his charms lessons and she fell in love with the subject, she found it fascinating just like Hermione had. All of the teachers fell in love with Vienna and let her see their subjects, but when she wasn't in lessons she was having study lessons with Minerva and Albus on all things magical and Muggle alike.

oOoOo

Soon the first week went and it was time for Severus to meet Hermione's parents. To say he was scared didn't cut it. He was terrified.

He kept going over different scenarios in his head, each one ended with his head on a platter and Mr Granger looking pleased, or what he thought Mr Granger looked like, he hadn't met him before.

Also no matter what Hermione said about her parents being OK with the fact that he was older than her didn't make him any less nervous. But then he had to realise that Hermione was probably going through the same with the prospect of meeting his parents.

After they were all ready, Severus grabbed Vienna's hand and Hermione grabbed his and she Apparated them to Manchester, her home town.

Hermione held onto Vienna's hand as the three of them made their way to the front door. Hermione reached out and knocked twice before stepping back.

The door opened to reveal Helena and Mark Granger smiling at their daughter and granddaughter. Severus noted that they looked a lot older than he had imagined.

"Come on in," Helena ushered and they followed.

Once they were all sat in the sitting room with tea or coffee, or in Vienna's case, Coke, the questions began.

"If you don't mind my asking, Severus, how old are you?"

"I am 46, and yourselves?"

"I'm 55 and Mark is 68," Helena replied. Severus looked in shock, Mark Granger didn't look older than 50.

Helena seemed to read Severus' mind, "He likes to buy hair dye and anti wrinkle cream." Mark didn't deny it either and they all laughed a little.

The conversation changed onto how Hermione's job was going and what Vienna was doing while her parents worked. Everything was going well until Helena noticed the ring on Hermione's finger.

"You're getting married!" She stated.

"Yes we are," Hermione replied and smiled at Severus.

"You never told us," Mark said.

"Well he only asked me the other day, I thought I should tell you in person," Hermione shrugged.

"Are you planning on telling the other thing, darling?" Severus whispered into her ear.

"What other thing?" Mark asked he didn't look happy now.

"Mum, Dad, I'm pregnant again," Hermione admitted.

"Are you staying around this time Severus?" Mark questioned. Severus didn't get angry, he knew this was coming.

"Yes, I will be. I will not leave Hermione again, only if she orders me away. I will be a proper dad to this baby like I should have been to Vienna. Both of them have forgiven me and I will make sure every day that I make it up to them," Severus vented.

"That's what I wanted to hear," Mark replied and shook his hand.

"We must be going," Hermione said, "I have essays to mark."

"OK sweetie, goodbye," Helena replied

With all the goodbyes swapped Hermione, Severus and Vienna Apparated back to Hogwarts but they were met at the gates by another couple.