Previously…

Lily replied back,"I know. By the way, that other woman earlier-

"You mean with Snape?"Sirius asked.

"Yeah. Who is she anyways? And come on, it's Severus! They looked awfully close in the office. Did how she practically was on his lap! And he let her. Didn't even blush."Lily continued.

"We all know how good he is with potions, he probably fed her a love potion or something. No one would willingly be with someone that ugly. Think about it." Sirius said.

"Well then we will have to just sweep her out from under his feet before he realizes it!"James suggests.

THE NEXT DAY…

Early the next morning Minerva and Filius were up and about greeting the returning staff as they arrived to settle in before breakfast.

During the restoration of Hogwarts many renovations took place. One of the places was the Great Hall. The wall behind the staff table now had three glass french double doors. Above the doors were the four founders depicted in a huge stained glass window. The founders stood outside of Hogwarts on a hill with the Black Lake and Forbidden Forest in the backdrop. It was a masterpiece. Through the three sets of double doors led you out onto a huge patio that had stairs which took you to the new huge permanent gardens.

It is here that we shall continue the story…

Sunlight ever so softly crept through the gothic window panes of the bedchamber. Hermione shifted in Severus's embrace. Severus opened his eyes and stared down at Hermione while smiling contentedly. He kissed her on the lips.

"Mia love, time to wake up."

Hermione opened her eyes blearily and looked at Severus. She took in his face that were a far cry from the sharp contours of the glamour he used to wear all the time from when he was a child to the end of the second war since his real features actually gave away his rich aristocratic heritage as a direct descendent of a few powerful Eastern-European families. Due to habit, he still wore the glamour when he was not in his private chambers with his family.

Severus brushed hair out of her face and she stretched. "Is it bad that I am not looking forward to today?"Hermione mumbled curling against Severus with her head on his bare chest.

"To be honest I am not either love. But if we don't get up we are going to have to deal with Minerva." Severus replied.

Hermione grumbled and eased herself out of the bed and made her way to the bathroom. Severus chuckled and got up himself following his wife.

The shower water went on. "Want some company Mia?"Severus asked joining her under the spray.

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Hermione stepped out of the bathroom towel drying her hair and making her way to the closet.

Severus entered already dressed in his high button collar black robes and leaned against the doorway taking in the sight of his wife's bare figure.

Hermione turned around holding a pair of dark blue jeans, and a ruby red sweater. She raised an eyebrow at Severus and got dressed.

Now dressed she sat down at her vanity. Severus came up behind her and set down a cup of coffee in front of her and began rubbing her shoulders.

"It will be alright Mia."

"I know Sev. I just can't help but be nervous."Hermione sighed.

Hermione struggled with her hair and finally gave up just taking a sip of coffee. Severus chuckled and got to work putting her hair in a plait. Hermione smiled lovingly at him.

Severus smiled back and stepped away.

The cries of Catalina and Antonious were heard and Severus left the room to get the twins.

Finishing her coffee she got up and put on the navy blue robes Severus had laid out for her.

Up in the guest quarters four people still lay fast asleep.

POP!

Lolly appeared in the common room. Pillows lay on the floor and dirty glasses and dishes were left on the table. The house elf shook her head. Such lazy wizards.

Everyone else in the castle was awake. Yet these people were still asleep.

POP!

On the grand patio outside the great hall, faculty gathered chatting and catching up as they ate a buffet breakfast.

As soon as everyone except the Snapes and Potters had arrived, Minerva got down to business.

"Yesterday around noon, Sirius Black, James Potter, Lily Potter, and baby Harry arrived out of nowhere. From what they have said, they were making a potion in the basement of Godric's Hollow in 1981 and the next thing they knew they were here." Minerva sighed.

"Are you sure Minerva? How could they just appear! You can't apparate inside the wards!" Everyone began talking at once.

"One at a time please! I don't know how or why the explosion brought them here. I just want to try and keep the news that they even are here non-existent. When school starts they will be relegated to a part of the castle that is unused so they aren't seen." Minerva stated.

"We have to be extremely careful so we don't disrupt the timeline."Filius added.

Everyone nodded and murmured in agreement.

"We will be calling an Order meeting here in the next few days. The sooner the better." Remus stated.

"I can't believe they are here!"Hagrid wept happily.

Slowly people broke up.

At the end of the table Filius sat chatting with Pomona Sprout over a cup of tea.

Apprentice Neville Longbottom was chatting with Harry and Blaise, while Patty was chatting with Penelope Clearwater and Poppy Pomfrey.

Ginny sat with Caitlyn off to the side and chatting with Tonks and Daphne while watching Arthur, Isabelle, and Nina playing and running around.

Melinda talking by the balcony with Aurora and laughing.

Not far away Minerva, Septima, Andromeda, Xiomara, and Rolanda were chatting in soft tones. Minerva every so many minutes kept glancing at the doorway anxiously.

Remus sat quietly next to Ted talking muggle stocks. Next to them was Teddy who sat reading a book.

Severus swept in holding Antonious on his hip and depositing him in a booster seat. And then went straight for buffet table. Hermione followed holding Catalina on her left hip and put Catalina in her booster seat as well and then plopping down in a chair next to Ginny.

Severus brought her another cup of coffee and a plate of food, before returning to the table to fix his own plate.

POP!

Addy popped in with two plates of food for the twins.

POP!

Breakfast was well under way and practically over when our guests finally decided to present themselves.

Slowly as everyone's attention was caught by the four standing in the doorway, talking stopped.

Minerva pursed her lips in annoyance. She had instructed Lolly to tell them to come to breakfast seven-thirty. "Breakfast Mr. Black, Mr. and Mrs. Potter is on the buffet table. When you have caffeinated yourself please join us at the table."

Slowly everyone turned away and resumed their conversations. Lily however couldn't stop staring at Severus who was feeding Antonious. James nudged her and then guided her over to the table. James and Sirius kept giving glances at Severus as well.

This continued for quite some time, until Severus spoke, "Do I have something on me Black?"

Sirius sneered, "Why would we want -"

"ENOUGH Mr. Black! "Minerva said putting her foot down.

Everyone turned to the commotion.

Severus resumed feeding his son. He had promised Minerva to be completely civil and he wasn't one to break promises.

Minerva continued now just speaking to James, Sirius, and Lily, "You all know Filius, Pomona, Hagrid, Andromeda and Ted Tonks, Poppy, and Rolanda and Xiomara Hooch."

As each person was introduced they nodded their head or waved before returning to conversations slowly, but still watching the newcomers. Everyone else took the initiative to come closer and be introduced.

Minerva continued, "This is Neville Longbottom, Alice and Frank's son. He is apprenticing under Pomona. And his wife Patty Longbottom whom is a Healer at St. Mungo's.

You all know Remus and this is his wife Nymphadora Tonks, who is Andy and Ted's daughter. They have two kids, Teddy who will be 1st year this year and Nina who is six."

"Look at you are hitched Moony!"James laughed slapping Remus on the back.

Remus winced slightly as Minerva continued.

"This is Blaise Zabini, who replaced me as Transfiguration professor and his wife Daphne Greengrass and their six year old daughter Isabelle. Daphne runs a preschool and daycare in London.

Poppy's assistant, Penelope Clearwater, and of course you all know Narcissa Malfoy."

James and Sirius grimaced.

"This is Melinda Brooks, our writing and learning disabilities professor and Aurora Sinistra, our Astronomy professor. Arabella Figg teaches music. And of course you know Severus."

Minerva paused.

"Then who the heck is that?!"Lily exclaimed pointing to Hermione.

"And why is she touching Snivellus. That's disgusting!"James and Sirius chimed.

Remus groaned.

"Is it so hard to believe Black and Potter that I have a wife whom I love and loves me back?"Severus asked raising an eyebrow.

Lily gasped.

"YES!"Sirius and James replied.

"You are married?"Lily asked surprised.

"Yes, I am. And we have three wonderful children."Severus replied nonchalantly returning his attention to his son.

"Mummy, he looks like daddy!"Arthur squealed

Out of the mouths of babes, chaos ensued.

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- Emma