Severus and Hermione sat on the couch together. Her in his lap with his hands wrapped protectively over Hermione's stomach. Hermione laid her head back and let the tears roll down her face. Severus leaned his head down to the side of her face and kissed the tears as they came down.
"We can do this, Hermione. One day at a time. But first we need to get some food in you."
Severus scooted her off his lap and stood up and stood in front of her.
"Can I eat in bed? I just want to lay down." Hermione said softly.
"I will make something easy to eat. And I will get you a couple potions that will help."
"Are they safe for the baby, Severus?" Hermione asked alarmed.
"I would not give you something that is not safe for the baby, Hermione. But if you would like to double check before you take them, I am getting you a vitamix potion and something for the nausea. It is just ginger and mint. I hope that is alright."
"Sorry, Severus. I just want to be safe." Hermione said a bit ashamed of herself for questioning Severus.
Severus crouched down in front of her and gathered her in his arms once more.
"I understand, Little Witch. Go lay down I will bring everything up shortly." Severus whispered to her hair. Severus slipped his arms under Hermione's arms and helped her get up.
Hermione walked upstairs and laid down in the bed she shared with Severus. She rolled to his side of the bed and breathed in his scent. She smiled to herself and laid her hands on her lower stomach.
"We got this Lil' Bean." she whispered, "Daddy says he will stay with us. He will take good care of us. I think he loves us."
Hermione snuggled into the blankets and relaxed in to the pillows. Soon she fell asleep.
That is how Severus found her about 45 minutes later. Tightly snuggled to her blankets with her hands on her stomach.
Severus gently set the tray of food down and sat on the side of the bed. He laid one of his large hands over Hermione's.
"Hello," he whispered to her stomach, "I am your Daddy. Now I have no idea how to do this. I promise you that I will try my best and always be in your life. I can not wait to have your little fingers wrap around my big ones. I love you and your Momma very much."
Hermione smiled. Severus hadn't noticed that she awoke when he started talking. She shifted in her sleep. Severus startled and pulled his hand back.
"Are you certain you were not a Slytherin, Lioness?" Severus asked through a chuckle.
"Positive, Severus. I just wanted to hear what you were going to say. I must say I am surprised. I never saw you as a sentimental person."
"This is a big step in my life. I wanted children but thought it would never happen. Of course I am going to act out of character than you know me."
Severus reached over and grabbed the tray of food he brought up.
"I made you some chicken soup. And both potions are there. Eat as much as you can. This little person is taking a lot out of you. We need to get you feeling better. I hope this isn't an indication of how your pregnancy is going to go."
"I hope not too. I am miserable. Does this get better?"
"I have never been around a pregnant witch, so I don't know. Shall we get some books Ms. Granger? Learn the best way we know how." Severus asked with a smile on his face.
Hermione smiled at him. He seemed to know her well.
"I think that is a great idea. Do they have these books in the Wizarding World or do we need Muggle books?" Hermione asked as she brought the vitamix potion to her mouth.
"I think we should get a couple of both. Since I am a half-blood and you are a Muggle-born. We both might feel better if we knew aspects from both worlds." Severus asked.
Hermione downed the other potion and began to eat her soup. As she ate she thought about the future. Would her and Severus get married or would they co-parent the baby? If they got married would they stay here or would they find a bigger house? She had so many questions and didn't know how to ask or when to ask.
"Just ask, Hermione" Severus said breaking her out of her thoughts.
"How did you-?" Hermione asked shocked he knew she had so many questions.
"I know you Little Witch. Of course you have questions."
"Will we get married Severus?"
Severus stood and left the room. Hermione just looked at the door and started to cry.