Most of the wizarding population doesn't know about Severus and myself. Once Severus became pregnant the first time, I pretty well fell of the face of the wizarding world. We live in a quiet, secluded place. We don't have any neighbors, but the closest ones we have would be muggle. Naturally with a floo network, that hardly matters. Minerva knows, Ron and Hermione, as well as all of Ron's family. Poppy knows. She was the only mediwitch that Severus trusted. He told me when he would get banged up at the death eater meetings it was only ever her to patch him up. He trusts her when he's vulnerable and injured. As such, she was the only one Severus felt comfortable delivering his child. She happily agreed.

Aside from those people, the wizarding world has been kept in the dark. The ministry is legally obligated to keep secret the identity of both Omegas and Alphas. If they were to release such private information, they would never be trusted. As such all ministry officials privy to the knowledge have a secrecy charm placed on them. I was glad that Sev and I would be able to start our family out of the public's eye.

With time I intend for everyone to know. Severus is openly against our bond being known. It's been two and a half years- give or take- since Severus and I consummated our bond. Neither of us have any need for working. I have ample money to last for several lifetimes, but Severus still insists on brewing potions to bring in a bit of extra income. Naturally while he's pregnant, he only crafts potions that would not be dangerous for the baby. He's very careful. He's invented several potions that combat morning sickness and the like. Severus also spends a great deal of time writing. He was embarrassed when I asked him what he was writing. He promptly refused. I know I could have ordered him to show it to me, and he would have complied, but for now… I'll let him keep his secret.

Hermione is pregnant again. Ron of course is ecstatic. Molly even more so. Hermione is worried. I think she ever really wanted a large family. I'm happy though, because all of them are civil with Severus. I don't want to think about choosing between one of my families, but I think they all know that I will not tolerate a word against him. Severus to his credit has mellowed out as well. Sometimes he will say a course word against one of my friends, but he knows that it upsets me, so for the most part he holds his tongue. He's trusts them with our children, and for him, that's a big step.

"Harry. It's time." Poppy brings me into the room that we have altered to suit the needs. Severus is heavily sedated to combat any pain he may feel. I'm glad that we are wizards if only because caesarian births are virtually painless. After a day of rest, he will not even be sore. She cuts him and I grasp his hand. Mostly due to his anxiousness.

"Boy or a girl. Which do you think love?"

"Another girl."

"I'm betting boy." I push the hair from his face and kiss his forehead. "Loser gets the midnight shift." He chuckles lightly-tiredly.

"Deal." He's so beautiful. His dark eyes are duller than usual due to the numerous potions that he's ingested. His hair is sticking to his face. I don't know how long we wait just holding the other's hand, but finally Poppy is holding an infant. It's small and pink and squishy. And entirely too fragile. I watch the nurse clean my child and wrap the small thing in a blanket. She's waving her wand over the still crying baby and I notice Severus flinch. He trusts Poppy, but he knows better than most the damage a wand can do. He forces himself to calm because he knows she has to check the babies health.

Many things have to be done before he or she is finally handed to Severus. As anxious as we are to hold our child, we understand that one person is being asked to do the job of many. "He is healthy." She finally says. "Sorry Severus, it looks like you'll be the one waking up at midnight." She smiles at us before leaving the room to give us some privacy. Just like she did the first time. She'll be back in a few minutes.

"A boy."

"How about it mommy, what will his name be?"

"Clover." I nod for a moment. Already our small bundle is drinking from his mother. It's so peaceful. "The twins will be wanting to see their baby brother."

"In a few minutes' love. Rest for now." I let my child drink until he pulls away, then I reach out and hold my child. He's smaller than either of his sisters were when they were born. It's a little concerning, but Poppy assured us that he is healthy. Clover nuzzles against my neck and is trying to sleep.

A quiet knock has both of us turning to the door. Poppy has returned with a child at each of her heels.

"Bubba is okay?" Azalea asks. She still talks very little, but Severus continuously tells me that she is going at her own pace, and just doesn't care for talking.

"Yes flower, his name is Clover and he is healthy." Severus assures our eldest. I hand Clover back to my Omega and then pick up my girls so that they can see better.

"Cute. Clo Cute." Begonia smiles at the small tightly wrapped bundle. Even Azalea is smiling.

"Bubba is happy." She states meaningfully at her mommy. "Bubba is warm."

"Thank you for telling me Azalea." She nods and leans more comfortably in my arms.

"Az! Az! Clo is cute!" Azalea nods at her sister.

"Bubba is sleepy. Sissy is sleepy. Az is sleepy." I kiss my eldest. "Mommy sleepy too." Severus told me that Azalea is smart for her age. That she somehow can 'feel' other's thoughts. He said that it isn't much different than what he can do except, she didn't need two years of training. Her magic is strangely powerful for someone so young.

"Do you want me to lay you and your sister down for bed time?"

"No. No. No." Begonia chants.

"Sissy. Bed time. Az is sleepy. Bed time Daddy?"

"Alright sweetheart." I kiss my Omega again and quickly go lay the two girls down. Their crib is now a bed big enough for the two of them. They still insist on sleeping next to each other. When I put out the lights the charm goes off. The ceiling is littered in stars and galaxies casting a soft glow over the room. "Good night."

"Daddy. Check! Check!" Begonia yells.

"Sissy. No monsters."

"Yes monsters. Daddy. Check!" Azalea sleeps on the outside securely keeping her sister against the wall. I drop to the floor and check under the bed. Sure enough there isn't anything. Alive or otherwise.

"There aren't any monsters, sweetie."

"Kay"

"Told so." Azalea says while pulling the blanket up. I kiss them both and return to my lover.

He's asleep with our child resting on his chest. I sign the necessary papers and Poppy wishes us a good night. If this time is like the first, Severus will not sleep separate from his child tonight. The house is still and quiet. When Azalea decides it's time to sleep she makes sure that her sister stays put, so I know neither of them will be up. Severus will not be waking up unless Clover starts to cry. I settle beside my lover and newest bundle.

I never thought that I would have a family. I honestly never thought that I would get out of the cupboard. I'm happy. And judging by the small smile on Severus's face, I know he's happy too.