A/N: Thanks again to Corazon for beta reading this!
TeaRoses thank you for reviewing and I'll work more on the run on sentences. :)
Sammie Dumbledore thanks and the story is complete... it's just being beta read and posted now. (There might 1 or 2 more chapters added today after this.) ;)
Chapter 3
It was the first week in November and a Hogsmeade weekend. Hermione told her friends she wanted to stay and do some studying much to her friends' disappointment. So her friends left for Hogsmeade and Hermione left to spend the day with Severus in his chambers. They were both relaxing against one another reading a book. Severus put down the book and Hermione looked questionably at him.
"Hermione you asked me for one of your wishes to spend the rest of our lives together," Severus started.
"Yes," Hermione ventured but a bit worriedly now that he might be rethinking his granting such a thing.
Severus sat up making her get up also as he went to a small table and opened a drawer and came back kneeling in front of Hermione.
"I know I already granted the wish to you but I was thinking there had to be away for me to show you," he held up a gray velvet box, and opened the cover. "Will you marry me?" he asked softly.
Hermione sat in shock staring at the ring, it was a simple Celtic design around the edges of a single diamond. It was small and more interesting to look at than big gaudy rings she had seen. The diamond was the finest she had ever seen it was something she would have picked out herself if she could. Hermione's eyes looked up to Severus' and she could tell he was nervous and waiting in anticipation. She decided to tease him just a little bit. "Well, I don't know... what do I get out of it?"
Severus was shocked and scared. Was she regretting asking such a wish now? But he swallowed his fear and answered, "Me. Forever."
Hermione smiled, "That's all I'll ever need then. Yes, Severus I'll marry you." And she hugged him tight.
Relief and joy went through Severus like a speeding snitch. She said yes! After the hug and a few intense kisses they looked down at the ring he still held. "Hermione I want to put this on the proper finger but for now it would be best to hide it." Sadness went through him knowing they still had to hide their love.
"I don't want to hide it. But I can put it on my right hand for now and when the time is right you can move it to the left hand." Hermione held out her right hand.
Severus removed the ring from the box and put it on the ring finger of her right hand. "I like that idea, but your friends might ask where it came from though."
"I'll say it's from my mum until I can tell the truth. But I will be able to tease you in class now waving my right hand," she grinned evilly.
"Oh god I forgot about that. You already torture me enough in class my love. I teach your class with a perpetual hard on as it is," Severus groaned.
"Then maybe I should learn to take care of it before class begins... I better get some practice though... lets start now," Hermione move to the floor and pushed him onto the couch. With a little maneuvering she was in-between his legs and was unbuttoning his pants.
Severus had an idea of what she was going to do and was surprised. She had never offered to do this and he was unwilling to ask. He was pleased with their sex life as it was. "Hermione you don't have to do..." Severus started but stopped abruptly she had released him and kissed the top of his head.
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When she was leaning against him on the couch again, he didn't have the energy to move, she drained him physically. Giving a few minutes of recuperation he looked at her, "Hermione you didn't have to swallow."
"I wanted to, you taste good," she smirked.
Severus groaned, "You're going to be the death of me love."
Hermione grinned and rested her head against his shoulder.
After a few more minutes Severus pushed her down against the couch and quickly captured her lips. He could taste himself on her but didn't mind, if she could kiss him after what he did to her he could do the same. In a morbid way it was erotic to him knowing what she did then kissing her. He was still flaccid but knew it would only be a matter of time before he would desire her again.
After shedding off their clothes and heavy foreplay he wanted to be in her. He could feel the heat from her, he already tasted her himself and having her climax once she was ready for his entrance. He sheathed himself deep within her, they both gasped at initial penetration. It was always like that when they first joined, she was always tight even as her first time even after the many months of them making love. Once inside he looked down at her, her eyes were glazed over with passion, but they focused on him and she smiled.
"It's always like the first time isn't it?" She asked softly.
Severus nodded not able to convey words at that time. He withdrew slowly and pushed back in just as slowly. Each stroke was met by her when he pushed back in, eyes stayed locked with the other. Hermione's hands caressed his back lovingly, their previous climaxes let them take their time and enjoy the slowness and intensity of this coupling.
Severus stopped when he was buried to the hilt; she looked up at him confused. Sudden realization came over him. "You're mine. If anybody ever touches you I'll kill them," Severus growled with possessiveness he usually concealed.
Hermione just smiled in understanding. "And you are mine alone Severus."
Severus gave a sharp nod, "Yes."
And he moved again to continue their lovemaking. Speed was upon them soon each racing to the climax but trying to draw out the pleasure for the other. When the time came they both climaxed simultaneously for the first time.
......
"Ginny ready to study?" Hermione asked her friend.
"Yea, let me go get my books," Ginny went to her room.
Both were soon settled in Hermione's bedroom sitting on the bed with a few books each. As they were reading Hermione played with her new engagement ring without even realizing it.
"Hermione is that a new ring?" Ginny asked distracted for a moment.
Hermione paused and looked up then down at her right hand. "Yea," hopefully she wouldn't have to tell who it was from, she didn't exactly want to lie but would if she had to.
"Whose it from?" Ginny said grabbing Hermione's right hand to get a closer look.
"From my mum," Hermione lied.
Ginny glanced up at Hermione, she could tell the girl was lying but didn't call her on it. "The ring is beautiful."
"Thank you," Hermione said before going back to studying. She wished she could tell Ginny.
......
The next Potions class Hermione decided to have some fun with her new fiancé. They had been working on the potion for about 15 minutes so far. Hermione raised her right hand making sure the ring was clearly visible to him.
"Yes Ms. Granger?" Severus sneered.
"Professor Snape I have a question about my potion, I'm not sure if it's correct," Hermione asked while hiding her grin though her eyes danced with mirth.
Severus walked over to her and stood next to her looking into her cauldron. The other students were too busy working on their own potions to worry about Hermione and Severus. "What is your question Ms. Granger?"
Hermione whispered making sure no one heard her, "I love you."
Severus smiled before hiding it, "Your potion is fine, Ms. Granger." When he walked away he let his hand caress her right hand over the ring in saying he felt the same, hiding this move with his body from the rest of class.
......
November and the majority of December passed with no surprises or difficulties. Hermione opted to stay at Hogwarts while Harry, Ginny and Ron went to the Weasley's for the Christmas holiday. Hermione's parents didn't mind knowing this would be her last year there, but Hermione wanted to stay with Severus and not worry about her friends. Most of the students did go home since Voldemort was dead and they could enjoy family get togethers. Hermione spent most of her time with Severus and made a few appearances in the library and in the Gryffindor common room so no one would get suspicious. When Christmas morning came, Hermione was in Severus' room after gathering her presents and taking them there so she could enjoy the morning with him.
When they each opened their presents, they got the usual stuff from their friends and families. When Hermione opened her present from Severus it was a necklace that matched the ring. She loved it. Hermione was able to get Severus a new reference of ingredients for potions since his was old and he needed a new one. She explained she couldn't get him much else being in school and with limited money. He understood and said what she got was perfect; that he was going to buy a new one soon anyways and having her with him on Christmas was enough gift for him.
January led into February, Severus and Hermione were able to still keep their relationship a secret. ......
The flu season was still around and Hermione thought she was finally catching it. She missed classes that day because she was constantly nauseated and throwing up. She ended up having to wait to see Madam Pomfrey so she lay down and waited for her turn to see the medi-witch. When it was finally her turn the medi-witch looked over the younger witch and did a few charms but not detecting anything that related to the flu. She performed another charm that was used on the older student witches once in a while.
Pomfrey put up a silencing charm to make sure none of the other students heard what was being said. "Ms. Granger when was your last period?" The witch asked gently.
Hermione thought back... then she realized it has been a few months. She contributed to stress; she had been studying extremely hard for the upcoming N.E.W.T.s. "Are you saying, I'm..." Hermione didn't have the nerve to say the word hoping against reality that it mean it wasn't possible.
"Ms. Granger you are about 9 weeks along."
"Oh god!" Hermione put her face over her hands.
"Calm down child, it will be all right. We just need to summon the Headmaster and the father," Pomfrey toned kindly.
"What?!"
"We have to inform them, Ms. Granger. Now tell me who the father is and I'll have him summoned immediately."
"Madam Pomfrey, may I come back tomorrow please." Hermione begged.
Pomfrey saw the desperation on the girl's face, understanding and agreeing that tomorrow, being Saturday would be fine for the meeting then. Hermione was dismissed and she left immediately. When no one was around she put on her invisibility spell walked to the dungeons. She was scared about what Severus' reactions would be, they haven't discussed children, and they decided to wait until after school to talk about such things. Even though they were engaged, they only discussed where she would go for University. She planned on continuing her education and Severus was completely behind her on the choice.
Once she reached the dungeons she entered Severus' chambers with a whispered password. Hermione knew his last class of the day would be ending soon and waited on the dark green couch. She lay down, curled up. She was scared of what his reaction would be; getting a student pregnant is not a good career move for a teacher. Would he never want to see her again? Would he claim she was with some one else?
A few minutes later Severus came into chambers through his office entrance and saw Hermione lying on his couch. He knew she went to Pomfrey to see about her flu, he assumed. He walked silently to her and saw her eyes closed but could tell she was awake; he kneeled down next to the couch and kissed her gently on the lips with his own. Her eyes shot open to see him and he closed his and continued to kiss her, he traced her lips with his tongue asking for entrance, which was eagerly granted. Her arms encircled his neck to draw him closer; he could tell there was something behind this kiss besides the usual passion and love. He rose to his feet still with lips connected and covered her body with his. The kiss was slow and gentle but was deep and powerful at the same time. It felt like she was trying to convey her love for him, never wanting to let him go but also almost as if it was their last kiss and wanting to engrain it in her memory forever. He tasted a little bit of salt, realizing her cheeks were wet. Tears. She was crying.
Severus broke the kiss immediately with worry, "What's wrong, Hermione?"
Fresh tears rolled down her cheeks but she was silent. She turned her head to avoid his eyes.
Severus stopped her and placed his hands on each of her cheeks, thumb pads gently wiped the tears away. "Please tell me, love, you're worrying me."
"I saw Madam Pomfrey and..." she couldn't continue.
"What'd she say?" Severus was thinking it was fatal and it was scaring him to death.
"I'm..." Hermione started.
"Tell me." Severus gently urged.
"Pregnant," was barely audible with the way she whispered.
"Oh thank god!" Severus was relieved it wasn't what he was thinking worst of.
The shock of horror was on her face.
"Hermione, I thought you were going to tell me something that was life threatening to you! I can't lose you now that I have you!" Severus explained.
Hermione coughed a laugh and realized she was making it seem like that. "I'm sorry Severus I didn't mean to make you think that. But still... I'm pregnant." She was still worried that he would be mad at her.
"Wow," was all he could say.
"Severus, I'm sorry. I thought I was doing the charms correctly I must have messed up on one. I should've taken the potion instead." Hermione rushed out.
"Love, it's okay. You did nothing wrong, it was an accident. And you can't take the potion it makes you sick you know that, we tried it during the summer. The best thing is the charm for you but its not guaranteed, but I thought since I put the charm on myself also it would make it impossible for conception apparently I was wrong." A pause, "How far along are you?"
"Pomfrey said about 9 weeks."
Severus nodded. He knew this would be hard on them and choices would need to be made. "Has she told Dumbledore yet?" He knew that if any witches became pregnant, the Headmaster was to be told as soon as possible and then the teachers were told to ensure the fetus' safety in class. It meant no potion drinking, charms or transfigurations on the witch. It was rare but it did happened once every few years.
"Tomorrow he will be told. She was going to summon him and the father, but I wanted to talk to you first," Hermione said with worry.
"It's all right love, we'll figure it out. Do you know what you want to do?"
"No, I mean. I'm pregnant what is there to do? I mean..." she didn't know how to continue.
"There are several choices," Severus explained. "We can keep the baby, and hide the pregnancy until end of school because it's not far away. Or I can make a potion that will terminate the fetus," Severus swallowed hard.
"We haven't talked about children, I'm not sure if you even want any. I don't want to force you into anything you never wanted."
"Hermione, it has been years since I imagined having children. I never expected to find somebody that I desired to have children with. I wouldn't mind children. Did you want any?" Severus asked gently.
"I would like to be a mother some day. I was hoping you would want to be a father too but not until after I finished the University and had a job."
"Well we now know. We'll have children in the future, but do you want to keep this one? It would be hard but you can still go to University as planned. We can hire a nanny while you attend and I will teach or I can give up teaching and do research. Anything you want we can do."
"Our income though, I know you are not well off, but having no income would be very difficult. I plan on getting a scholarship but it's only going to be partial and my parents are only able to help out so much. Hogwarts isn't cheap on them. I'll need to get a job to cover the rest of my expenses."
Severus felt a bit guilty that he never told her the full truth about his financial situation. "Hermione being the last in the line of Snape has left me where I don't ever have to work another day in my life and ever worry about money. Don't ever be concerned about that love."
Hermione blushed a little bit, she never knew. But did she want to keep the baby? It was made from Severus and her and their love. Yes, it was sooner than she had hoped for and it would be hard work but he seemed supportive and she knew he would help. The idea of terminating the fetus... her baby she couldn't imagine doing that though.
"Severus do you know any good illusion charms? I'll be needing them." Hermione whispered.
"We're keeping it?" Severus asked in awe.
Hermione nodded and smiled.
Severus kissed her with passion and gratitude because he wasn't looking forward to the idea of having to kill his own child even if it wasn't born yet.
Then Hermione remembered she still had to tell Dumbledore tomorrow. They have been able to keep their love secret so far, even from him. "Severus tomorrow, what do I do? What do I tell them?"
"We will tell them that we are having a baby of course," Severus was grinning. He was going to be a father.
"But having a relationship with a student will surely get you fired," Hermione exclaimed.
"And I already told you we don't have to worry about money," Severus admonished.
"I'm not worried about that, but I know you like teaching, even in a sadistic way. You may complain but you like passing your knowledge to other people."
A thought came to him, "How many children do you want? We can pass our knowledge to them," he truly smiled.
Hermione laughed. She had seen him smile more and more over time and taking joy from teaching when it use to be torture for him before. "Severus that's a topic for later. Right now we need to discuss tomorrow. I can tell Dumbledore I am keeping the baby and tell them I don't wish to say who the father is yet if need be."
"Hermione you will not be facing this alone. That is my child you are carrying and I'm proud of that. Besides there is no reason for Dumbledore to fire me, he would only do so if I was abusing my power..." Hermione smirked at him with a brow raised. "In the terms of coercing students into my bed I mean. We're engaged, he has been after me for years to settle down, and he won't be against us. Surprised? Yes, but we'll have his support."
"Then you'll be there? Will this cause trouble for you... I mean with the other teachers?"
"Hermione don't worry about such things," Severus told her.
"All right. Will I lose Head Girl because of this? I know it's only a title but I tried so hard for it, I know it sounds petty but..."
Severus laid a finger on her lips to hush her, "You will still be Head Girl years ago another Head Girl was pregnant and she kept her title. And it is not petty to ask, you earned the title and that is not a small accomplishment."
Hermione smiled and nodded.
TeaRoses thank you for reviewing and I'll work more on the run on sentences. :)
Sammie Dumbledore thanks and the story is complete... it's just being beta read and posted now. (There might 1 or 2 more chapters added today after this.) ;)
Chapter 3
It was the first week in November and a Hogsmeade weekend. Hermione told her friends she wanted to stay and do some studying much to her friends' disappointment. So her friends left for Hogsmeade and Hermione left to spend the day with Severus in his chambers. They were both relaxing against one another reading a book. Severus put down the book and Hermione looked questionably at him.
"Hermione you asked me for one of your wishes to spend the rest of our lives together," Severus started.
"Yes," Hermione ventured but a bit worriedly now that he might be rethinking his granting such a thing.
Severus sat up making her get up also as he went to a small table and opened a drawer and came back kneeling in front of Hermione.
"I know I already granted the wish to you but I was thinking there had to be away for me to show you," he held up a gray velvet box, and opened the cover. "Will you marry me?" he asked softly.
Hermione sat in shock staring at the ring, it was a simple Celtic design around the edges of a single diamond. It was small and more interesting to look at than big gaudy rings she had seen. The diamond was the finest she had ever seen it was something she would have picked out herself if she could. Hermione's eyes looked up to Severus' and she could tell he was nervous and waiting in anticipation. She decided to tease him just a little bit. "Well, I don't know... what do I get out of it?"
Severus was shocked and scared. Was she regretting asking such a wish now? But he swallowed his fear and answered, "Me. Forever."
Hermione smiled, "That's all I'll ever need then. Yes, Severus I'll marry you." And she hugged him tight.
Relief and joy went through Severus like a speeding snitch. She said yes! After the hug and a few intense kisses they looked down at the ring he still held. "Hermione I want to put this on the proper finger but for now it would be best to hide it." Sadness went through him knowing they still had to hide their love.
"I don't want to hide it. But I can put it on my right hand for now and when the time is right you can move it to the left hand." Hermione held out her right hand.
Severus removed the ring from the box and put it on the ring finger of her right hand. "I like that idea, but your friends might ask where it came from though."
"I'll say it's from my mum until I can tell the truth. But I will be able to tease you in class now waving my right hand," she grinned evilly.
"Oh god I forgot about that. You already torture me enough in class my love. I teach your class with a perpetual hard on as it is," Severus groaned.
"Then maybe I should learn to take care of it before class begins... I better get some practice though... lets start now," Hermione move to the floor and pushed him onto the couch. With a little maneuvering she was in-between his legs and was unbuttoning his pants.
Severus had an idea of what she was going to do and was surprised. She had never offered to do this and he was unwilling to ask. He was pleased with their sex life as it was. "Hermione you don't have to do..." Severus started but stopped abruptly she had released him and kissed the top of his head.
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When she was leaning against him on the couch again, he didn't have the energy to move, she drained him physically. Giving a few minutes of recuperation he looked at her, "Hermione you didn't have to swallow."
"I wanted to, you taste good," she smirked.
Severus groaned, "You're going to be the death of me love."
Hermione grinned and rested her head against his shoulder.
After a few more minutes Severus pushed her down against the couch and quickly captured her lips. He could taste himself on her but didn't mind, if she could kiss him after what he did to her he could do the same. In a morbid way it was erotic to him knowing what she did then kissing her. He was still flaccid but knew it would only be a matter of time before he would desire her again.
After shedding off their clothes and heavy foreplay he wanted to be in her. He could feel the heat from her, he already tasted her himself and having her climax once she was ready for his entrance. He sheathed himself deep within her, they both gasped at initial penetration. It was always like that when they first joined, she was always tight even as her first time even after the many months of them making love. Once inside he looked down at her, her eyes were glazed over with passion, but they focused on him and she smiled.
"It's always like the first time isn't it?" She asked softly.
Severus nodded not able to convey words at that time. He withdrew slowly and pushed back in just as slowly. Each stroke was met by her when he pushed back in, eyes stayed locked with the other. Hermione's hands caressed his back lovingly, their previous climaxes let them take their time and enjoy the slowness and intensity of this coupling.
Severus stopped when he was buried to the hilt; she looked up at him confused. Sudden realization came over him. "You're mine. If anybody ever touches you I'll kill them," Severus growled with possessiveness he usually concealed.
Hermione just smiled in understanding. "And you are mine alone Severus."
Severus gave a sharp nod, "Yes."
And he moved again to continue their lovemaking. Speed was upon them soon each racing to the climax but trying to draw out the pleasure for the other. When the time came they both climaxed simultaneously for the first time.
......
"Ginny ready to study?" Hermione asked her friend.
"Yea, let me go get my books," Ginny went to her room.
Both were soon settled in Hermione's bedroom sitting on the bed with a few books each. As they were reading Hermione played with her new engagement ring without even realizing it.
"Hermione is that a new ring?" Ginny asked distracted for a moment.
Hermione paused and looked up then down at her right hand. "Yea," hopefully she wouldn't have to tell who it was from, she didn't exactly want to lie but would if she had to.
"Whose it from?" Ginny said grabbing Hermione's right hand to get a closer look.
"From my mum," Hermione lied.
Ginny glanced up at Hermione, she could tell the girl was lying but didn't call her on it. "The ring is beautiful."
"Thank you," Hermione said before going back to studying. She wished she could tell Ginny.
......
The next Potions class Hermione decided to have some fun with her new fiancé. They had been working on the potion for about 15 minutes so far. Hermione raised her right hand making sure the ring was clearly visible to him.
"Yes Ms. Granger?" Severus sneered.
"Professor Snape I have a question about my potion, I'm not sure if it's correct," Hermione asked while hiding her grin though her eyes danced with mirth.
Severus walked over to her and stood next to her looking into her cauldron. The other students were too busy working on their own potions to worry about Hermione and Severus. "What is your question Ms. Granger?"
Hermione whispered making sure no one heard her, "I love you."
Severus smiled before hiding it, "Your potion is fine, Ms. Granger." When he walked away he let his hand caress her right hand over the ring in saying he felt the same, hiding this move with his body from the rest of class.
......
November and the majority of December passed with no surprises or difficulties. Hermione opted to stay at Hogwarts while Harry, Ginny and Ron went to the Weasley's for the Christmas holiday. Hermione's parents didn't mind knowing this would be her last year there, but Hermione wanted to stay with Severus and not worry about her friends. Most of the students did go home since Voldemort was dead and they could enjoy family get togethers. Hermione spent most of her time with Severus and made a few appearances in the library and in the Gryffindor common room so no one would get suspicious. When Christmas morning came, Hermione was in Severus' room after gathering her presents and taking them there so she could enjoy the morning with him.
When they each opened their presents, they got the usual stuff from their friends and families. When Hermione opened her present from Severus it was a necklace that matched the ring. She loved it. Hermione was able to get Severus a new reference of ingredients for potions since his was old and he needed a new one. She explained she couldn't get him much else being in school and with limited money. He understood and said what she got was perfect; that he was going to buy a new one soon anyways and having her with him on Christmas was enough gift for him.
January led into February, Severus and Hermione were able to still keep their relationship a secret. ......
The flu season was still around and Hermione thought she was finally catching it. She missed classes that day because she was constantly nauseated and throwing up. She ended up having to wait to see Madam Pomfrey so she lay down and waited for her turn to see the medi-witch. When it was finally her turn the medi-witch looked over the younger witch and did a few charms but not detecting anything that related to the flu. She performed another charm that was used on the older student witches once in a while.
Pomfrey put up a silencing charm to make sure none of the other students heard what was being said. "Ms. Granger when was your last period?" The witch asked gently.
Hermione thought back... then she realized it has been a few months. She contributed to stress; she had been studying extremely hard for the upcoming N.E.W.T.s. "Are you saying, I'm..." Hermione didn't have the nerve to say the word hoping against reality that it mean it wasn't possible.
"Ms. Granger you are about 9 weeks along."
"Oh god!" Hermione put her face over her hands.
"Calm down child, it will be all right. We just need to summon the Headmaster and the father," Pomfrey toned kindly.
"What?!"
"We have to inform them, Ms. Granger. Now tell me who the father is and I'll have him summoned immediately."
"Madam Pomfrey, may I come back tomorrow please." Hermione begged.
Pomfrey saw the desperation on the girl's face, understanding and agreeing that tomorrow, being Saturday would be fine for the meeting then. Hermione was dismissed and she left immediately. When no one was around she put on her invisibility spell walked to the dungeons. She was scared about what Severus' reactions would be, they haven't discussed children, and they decided to wait until after school to talk about such things. Even though they were engaged, they only discussed where she would go for University. She planned on continuing her education and Severus was completely behind her on the choice.
Once she reached the dungeons she entered Severus' chambers with a whispered password. Hermione knew his last class of the day would be ending soon and waited on the dark green couch. She lay down, curled up. She was scared of what his reaction would be; getting a student pregnant is not a good career move for a teacher. Would he never want to see her again? Would he claim she was with some one else?
A few minutes later Severus came into chambers through his office entrance and saw Hermione lying on his couch. He knew she went to Pomfrey to see about her flu, he assumed. He walked silently to her and saw her eyes closed but could tell she was awake; he kneeled down next to the couch and kissed her gently on the lips with his own. Her eyes shot open to see him and he closed his and continued to kiss her, he traced her lips with his tongue asking for entrance, which was eagerly granted. Her arms encircled his neck to draw him closer; he could tell there was something behind this kiss besides the usual passion and love. He rose to his feet still with lips connected and covered her body with his. The kiss was slow and gentle but was deep and powerful at the same time. It felt like she was trying to convey her love for him, never wanting to let him go but also almost as if it was their last kiss and wanting to engrain it in her memory forever. He tasted a little bit of salt, realizing her cheeks were wet. Tears. She was crying.
Severus broke the kiss immediately with worry, "What's wrong, Hermione?"
Fresh tears rolled down her cheeks but she was silent. She turned her head to avoid his eyes.
Severus stopped her and placed his hands on each of her cheeks, thumb pads gently wiped the tears away. "Please tell me, love, you're worrying me."
"I saw Madam Pomfrey and..." she couldn't continue.
"What'd she say?" Severus was thinking it was fatal and it was scaring him to death.
"I'm..." Hermione started.
"Tell me." Severus gently urged.
"Pregnant," was barely audible with the way she whispered.
"Oh thank god!" Severus was relieved it wasn't what he was thinking worst of.
The shock of horror was on her face.
"Hermione, I thought you were going to tell me something that was life threatening to you! I can't lose you now that I have you!" Severus explained.
Hermione coughed a laugh and realized she was making it seem like that. "I'm sorry Severus I didn't mean to make you think that. But still... I'm pregnant." She was still worried that he would be mad at her.
"Wow," was all he could say.
"Severus, I'm sorry. I thought I was doing the charms correctly I must have messed up on one. I should've taken the potion instead." Hermione rushed out.
"Love, it's okay. You did nothing wrong, it was an accident. And you can't take the potion it makes you sick you know that, we tried it during the summer. The best thing is the charm for you but its not guaranteed, but I thought since I put the charm on myself also it would make it impossible for conception apparently I was wrong." A pause, "How far along are you?"
"Pomfrey said about 9 weeks."
Severus nodded. He knew this would be hard on them and choices would need to be made. "Has she told Dumbledore yet?" He knew that if any witches became pregnant, the Headmaster was to be told as soon as possible and then the teachers were told to ensure the fetus' safety in class. It meant no potion drinking, charms or transfigurations on the witch. It was rare but it did happened once every few years.
"Tomorrow he will be told. She was going to summon him and the father, but I wanted to talk to you first," Hermione said with worry.
"It's all right love, we'll figure it out. Do you know what you want to do?"
"No, I mean. I'm pregnant what is there to do? I mean..." she didn't know how to continue.
"There are several choices," Severus explained. "We can keep the baby, and hide the pregnancy until end of school because it's not far away. Or I can make a potion that will terminate the fetus," Severus swallowed hard.
"We haven't talked about children, I'm not sure if you even want any. I don't want to force you into anything you never wanted."
"Hermione, it has been years since I imagined having children. I never expected to find somebody that I desired to have children with. I wouldn't mind children. Did you want any?" Severus asked gently.
"I would like to be a mother some day. I was hoping you would want to be a father too but not until after I finished the University and had a job."
"Well we now know. We'll have children in the future, but do you want to keep this one? It would be hard but you can still go to University as planned. We can hire a nanny while you attend and I will teach or I can give up teaching and do research. Anything you want we can do."
"Our income though, I know you are not well off, but having no income would be very difficult. I plan on getting a scholarship but it's only going to be partial and my parents are only able to help out so much. Hogwarts isn't cheap on them. I'll need to get a job to cover the rest of my expenses."
Severus felt a bit guilty that he never told her the full truth about his financial situation. "Hermione being the last in the line of Snape has left me where I don't ever have to work another day in my life and ever worry about money. Don't ever be concerned about that love."
Hermione blushed a little bit, she never knew. But did she want to keep the baby? It was made from Severus and her and their love. Yes, it was sooner than she had hoped for and it would be hard work but he seemed supportive and she knew he would help. The idea of terminating the fetus... her baby she couldn't imagine doing that though.
"Severus do you know any good illusion charms? I'll be needing them." Hermione whispered.
"We're keeping it?" Severus asked in awe.
Hermione nodded and smiled.
Severus kissed her with passion and gratitude because he wasn't looking forward to the idea of having to kill his own child even if it wasn't born yet.
Then Hermione remembered she still had to tell Dumbledore tomorrow. They have been able to keep their love secret so far, even from him. "Severus tomorrow, what do I do? What do I tell them?"
"We will tell them that we are having a baby of course," Severus was grinning. He was going to be a father.
"But having a relationship with a student will surely get you fired," Hermione exclaimed.
"And I already told you we don't have to worry about money," Severus admonished.
"I'm not worried about that, but I know you like teaching, even in a sadistic way. You may complain but you like passing your knowledge to other people."
A thought came to him, "How many children do you want? We can pass our knowledge to them," he truly smiled.
Hermione laughed. She had seen him smile more and more over time and taking joy from teaching when it use to be torture for him before. "Severus that's a topic for later. Right now we need to discuss tomorrow. I can tell Dumbledore I am keeping the baby and tell them I don't wish to say who the father is yet if need be."
"Hermione you will not be facing this alone. That is my child you are carrying and I'm proud of that. Besides there is no reason for Dumbledore to fire me, he would only do so if I was abusing my power..." Hermione smirked at him with a brow raised. "In the terms of coercing students into my bed I mean. We're engaged, he has been after me for years to settle down, and he won't be against us. Surprised? Yes, but we'll have his support."
"Then you'll be there? Will this cause trouble for you... I mean with the other teachers?"
"Hermione don't worry about such things," Severus told her.
"All right. Will I lose Head Girl because of this? I know it's only a title but I tried so hard for it, I know it sounds petty but..."
Severus laid a finger on her lips to hush her, "You will still be Head Girl years ago another Head Girl was pregnant and she kept her title. And it is not petty to ask, you earned the title and that is not a small accomplishment."
Hermione smiled and nodded.
