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A/N: Blah blah blah. Hehehe. I could really use some help with what to do next.

~ Chapter 13 ~

Hermione knocked on Hagrid's door. "Hermione!" Hagrid called as he threw open the door and pulled her into a crushing hug.

"Hello Hagrid," she choked out. He let go and pulled her inside.

"We've missed yah 'round here. Want some tea?" He poured her a cup. "Mellody was just tellin' us about ev'rythin. She's a great kid yah've got there."

"Thanks Hagrid. I think I'll keep her." She sat next to Mellody and put her arm around her. Hermione whispered "I talked to him" into Mellody's ear.

"What was that?" Hagrid asked.

"Oh I was was just telling her that were staying at Hogwarts tonight. Which reminds me, we better get up to the castle for dinner."

"Yeh, Dumbledore will be wantin' to see yah both." They all made there way to the castle and into the Great Hall. The four house tables were gone but a circular one sat in the middle of the room. Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Flitwick, and Sprout were already there. Hermione stepped out from behind Hagrid.

"Oh my," said Minerva as she dropped her fork. Flitwick fell off his chair. Albus stood and walked over to her, Minerva following. His hands reached out to touch her hair.

"Headmaster," Hermione said with tears in her eyes. He enveloped her into a hug. Then she turned to hug her former Head of House.

"It's so good to see you, Hermione," said Minerva, her eyes were sparkling with unshed tears.

"Yes, we've all missed you, dear," Albus added. The others nodded. "Well, where is your lovely little girl?" Mellody stepped away from Ron and stood next to her mother.

"Mellody, I would like to introduce you to the Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, and the Deputy Headmistress, Minerva McGonagall. They're you godparents." Mellody was hugged by both.

"It's wonderful to finally meet you both," Mellody said. "Mom told me so much already about you."

"I hope all good things," said Albus, his eyes twinkling.

"Hermione say anything bad about any of her precious professors? She didn't even say anything bad about the divination professor, and she hated her and her 'sight' more than Professor Snape hates Gryffindors," said Ron. The professors except for Snape laughed.

"That's enough from you, Mr. Weasley," said Severus coldly. 'Maybe Gryffindors aren't all that bad…although most are dumber than doornails.'

"Come sit. Enjoy the meal," Albus said and gestured to the table. He moved back to his place next to Severus and Minerva's empty seat. Minerva followed and sat between him and Sprout, who was finally helping Flitwick back up. Hagrid sat next to him and Ron followed him. Hermione took her daughter's hand and led her to the seats next to Severus. Mellody kept her head down so she didn't have to look at her father sitting next to her.

"Mellody, this is Professors Sprout and Flitwick. They teach herbology and charms." Minerva pointed to each. "I teach transfiguration and I am head of Gryffindor. The Ravenclaw head is Professor Flitwick and Hufflepuff's head is Professor Sprout. Professor Snape is head of Slytherin and teaches potions." Mellody waved at Sprout and Flitwick and finally looked up at her father. He saw the terrified look in her eyes.

'Oh God, I don't want my own daughter to be scared of me.' His face softened and he gave her a faint smile. "I'm sorry about earlier," he said in a soft purr.

"No, you were right. I should have been paying more attention, Professor," Mellody told him.

"Mellody, I know it's kinda late for this but I'd like you to meet your father, Severus Snape," Hermione said. Ron, Hagrid, Sprout, and Flitwick shared a collective gasp.

"I would like it if you called me dad but if you…" He was cut off by Mellody jumping into his lap and hugging him.

"Wait a minute! It was you?!" Ron yelled coming out of shock. "You bastard. How dare…"

"Ronald Weasley!" Hermione yelled. "I can't believe you. That was the past and it wasn't anyone here's fault. I will not discuss this with you at dinner and especially not in front of my eleven year old daughter." Tears fell down her face and she ran out of the room. Everyone glared at Ron.

"I'll go after her," said Mellody quietly. "Daddy?"

"I'll go with you," he said and they took of after her.

"Do you have any clue where she went?" she asked trying to keep up.

"The school is big but I have an idea." He headed towards Moaning Myrtle's bathroom. The ghost was floating there in shock. Hermione was curled up in the corner sobbing. Mellody ran to her. "At least it's not a mountain troll," he said. Hermione managed a weak smile.

"Some would say you're just as bad," she answered. He knelt down next to her.

"I'm so sorry about this, Hermione. If I didn't join them none of this would have happened."

"Exactly, that's why I'm glad you did. I'm quite fond of our daughter. Although my answer might not be quite the same when her Slytherin side shows."

"Mom!" Mellody whined.

"That's not Slytherin, Mellody. That's Draco Malfoy," he said with a smirk.

"Ugh, don't ever say that again." Hermione moaned.

"Remind me to beat that Weasley into a pulp," he said wiping away her tears.

"Why did he say those things?" Mellody asked her parents.

"Remember when I said that your dad wasn't liked by many students? Well if he was hard on the rest of the school, he was ten times worse on Harry, Ron, and me. Ron just doesn't like him very much."

"That was never a secret," Severus stated.

"So you didn't like mum? How did I come along then." Severus stiffened.

"Well, your too young to know all the details but remember how I told you the wizarding world is at war?" She nodded. "Your dad…"

"I don't think it's the best idea to…" Severus was cut off.

"I was captured and to torment your father they made him…" Hermione paused. Mellody looked between her parents.

"He had to rape you, didn't he?" she asked. Severus dropped his head. "But why?"

"I'm a Death Eater. I work for the Dark Lord," he said. Her eyes widened.

"Not exactly. He was a Death Eater. Now he's a spy for Dumbledore," said Hermione. "Just don't tell anyone."

"Wow, my dad's a spy. That's even better than a hero." Hermione laughed thinking of Harry. "Don't worry, Daddy. I knew I wasn't planned or we would have been together from the beginning. Just don't go getting killed. Now that I found you I don't wanna lose you. Promise me you'll stop if gets too dangerous."

"Ok, Mel, I promise. Now let's go back and finish our dinners" He stood and helped them both up.

***Meanwhile In The Great Hall***

Dumbledore and McGonagall looked at Ron, their anger exploding on their faces. "Mister Weasley, I thought you had more sense than that. I guess we expected too much from you," Minerva scolded. She looked at the rest of the staff and said "Due to an unfortunate attack from You-Know-Who in Miss Granger's 5th yr., she was left with Severus' child. I expect you will all refrain from your insults to him as he has beaten himself up enough over the past years." Albus nodded.

Hermione reappeared with Severus and Mellody by her side. Ron stood and walked over to her. Severus unconsciously stepped protectively in front of her. "I guess I owe you an apology. I shouldn't have said those things to either of you."

"Oh Ron. I know how that Weasley temper is and how you still haven't mastered at how to control it. I guess I can forgive you for your hot-headedness but it is Severus' decision if he will or not," Hermione told him.

"Weasley, I won't pretend that either of us likes each other but for the sake of my daughter and Hermione I will have to forgive and try to tolerate you." He glared at Ron, making him shrink back. Ron meekly nodded and they went back to the table.

A/N: Well…that was interesting. Bad Ron! Please send some ideas soon or I'm afraid this story will have a horrible abrupt ending or just kinda die out.

A huge thanks to my wonderful reviewers: plastic, dedbabydoll, Honey666, Silmaril, Potions Mistress, carol, Frankie the Wonder Wiener Dog, tomzgurl77, Birdie, tangerine_kisses, and snickerdoodle

dedbabydoll: Wow that is really weird. I so glad that you have found your way back to this story and that you remembered it.

Jen: Ok first let me get this straight. You aren't embarrassed for me because this fic is tedious and obnoxious? Sorry but I'm a little confused here. And the story has no plot and my writing is immature and boring? My characters are out of character and missing logical thought process, ok I'll give you the out of character part but who really knows how they would act in this situation or if they would handle it logically. ::rolls eyes:: Anywayz, why are you still "enduring" this after 12 chapters if you obviously can't stand it? Oh and I write fanfic just to piss you off.

Honey666: Hmmm...why did I call this story "Daddy?". I guess just cause I couldn't think of anything else to call it. How was that for some reactions? Hope your feeling better.

Potions Mistress: I forgive you for not reviewing...I know what that's like.

Birdie: I love those confessions too! I had this really odd dream that Albus had come across a disposable camera one day and ran around taking pictures and I thought it was hilarious so I had to include it. As for Hermione's actions, all will be explain in some way. Remember she's got to explain to everyone about those 11 years at some point. Hmmm...Moony you say? ::wheels turning:: LOL