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Thanks for the wonderful reviews! I'm really happy a lot of you like the story ::hugs all:: Well here's the next chapter. Not that long but quite sentimental. There is also a mildly graphic scene in here if it bugs you skip it. It's not really a main part, just a little something I added. READ REVIEW ENJOY!
The dream that had troubled my sleep the night before had vanished. I was now helping Severus eat lunch. He didn't have enough strength to lift even a fork. He was still very weak, he needed help with almost everything. I had owled everybody, except Sirius and Remus. We had still not gotten over what had happened before the final battle. The only person from their family that I had seen was Amber.
Hermione was the first one to come. She walked into the Hospital Wing with Bill at her side. She had told him and the same thing had happened that had happened to me. It had brought them closer together. When she walked in I got up and hugged her. I shook hands with Bill and had a brief conversation about how things were. After they had both said hello to Severus Hermione pulled me off to the side and Bill sat down by Severus and they got into a their own small talk.
"How has it been?" She asked me as she pulled me into the hallway.
"It's been good. He's getting a lot better. I'm so glad that he woke up. I don't know what I would have done if he didn't." I said and sighed, shoving my hands into my pockets.
"That's good. I didn't know it was possible to wake up from Eternal Sleep. I looked it up. In all recorded history no one has woken from it, until Severus."
"That's odd. Well he fought against it. He's strong. He didn't want me to be alone with these children." I said and we turned the corner.
"It's hard to see him caring so much about something when we grew up and knew him as the heartless greasy git." Hermione reminded me. I hated remembering the torture he put us through and the things we called him.
"I know. It was all a cover though. You actually think that he would be nice? He had to keep up the Death Eater look or Voldemort would get ideas. He did it for our safety." I remarked getting slightly angry. At least I could blame it on the mood swings these kids were putting me through.
'I know Harry. I'm sorry." She apologized. I nodded.
"Damned mood swings." I muttered. Hermione laughed. I looked at her and grinned.
"You too?" She asked.
"Me too. I'm glad Severus has been asleep for most of the time or his house would be on the ground in piles of dirt." I said. She giggled.
"Yea me and Bill have been at it. It's just stupid things. Like he made the wrong thing for breakfast or was home a few minutes late." She laughed again. As we walked back to the Hospital Wing we shared stories of being pregnant. When we got back Bill and Severus were in a heated debate that me or Hermione had no knowledge in.
"Hey you guys." I said and kissed Severus quickly.
"Have a nice talk?" Severus asked me.
"Wonderful." I answered and Hermione and me laughed. Bill and Severus shared a look and shrugged their heads.
We had some tea brought in since none of us were hungry. Bill updated us on the new house they were having built in the country of England. They said it was supposed to be done around March, so the children would be born by then. They were having a quest suite added on for anyone who would like to come and visit. Severus and I thought that it was a brilliant idea and we made plans to come and visit them. After an hour or so of friendly conversation it was time for Hermione and Bill to leave. We said our farewells and they departed.
"That was fun." I said and crawled into bed with Severus.
"Harry, I'm getting sick of these cloaks could you help me get dressed into something more cooler?" He asked. He did have a point. He was wearing his thick black robes and it was July. I
smiled at him and nodded.
"Are you sure you can get up?" I asked, immediately concerned. He just waved his hand dismissing it.
"I just need you to help me. Do you have any clothes?" He asked and sat up slowly. I put my arm under his arm and lifted him up.
"I can magic some to fit you." I said and stood up. He was walking quite good. His legs were a bit weak but he tried his best. We walked the short distance to my rooms. I opened the door and walked in. My bed was in there so I lay Severus down on there. He laid his head down and shut his eyes, breathing heavily.
"Will this work?" I asked and held up a pair of black slacks and a black tee-shirt. He nodded slowly and shut his eyes again.
I sized them a bit bigger and handed them to Severus. I unclasped his robes and pulled them off. I threw them on the floor. then I unbuttoned his black shirt and slid it off his shoulders. I tried not to stare at the scars that marked his body. I handed him the black tee-shirt and helped him pull it over his head. He pulled the shirt down and hid the beautifully pale skin. I sighed disappointed at the loose and helped him unbuckle his pants. As he slowly took them off I turned around and grabbed a pair of boxers for him. I turned around and he was having trouble pulling the pants off. I immediately dropped down in front of him and helped pull them off. I helped him stand up and pulled his boxers off. I handed him the clean ones and helped him slip them on. He sat down on the bed and I pulled the new pants on. I didn't give him a belt because I wanted him to be comfortable. I gave him some black socks and he plopped back on the bed, exhausted. I felt awful that he was so helpless. I sighed and crawled onto the bed with him. I pulled the covers back and we both got under.
"Thank you Harry." He whispered and kissed my neck. He wrapped his arm around my waist and gently placed his hand on my stomach. He lifted the shirt up slightly and rubbed my bare skin. It sent chills throughout my body.
"Anytime Sev, anytime." I whispered. I took his other hand and kissed the top of it and held it to my face. It was so warm. I was happy that I had him back. I don't know what I would do if he couldn't hold me in his arms any longer.
"I love you Harry." He murmured into my ear and kissed it. I turned around and looked him in the eye.
"I know Severus. I love you too." I said and crashed my lips against his. It had been such a long time since I had kissed him like this. I pulled away took in some breath and kissed again. I nipped his bottom lip and he opened up. I invaded his mouth with my tongue. Before anyone barged in on us I grabbed my wand from the side table and locked the door with many complex spells, then I resumed. I gently pushed Severus into the bed and straddled him, my mouth never leaving his.
"Are you okay?" I asked him breathlessly. He nodded and I crashed my lips against his once more. I took off the clothes that he had just put on, slowly, being a tease.
"Harry...please...I need you so bad." He said, his voice laced with lust. I giggled lightly and kissed his pale chest.
"I know." I whispered and took my clothes off.
I latched myself onto his neck and sucked, marking him. I had never been the one to be the one giving the sex, so I would try my best. I did what I had remembered from Severus. I placed my finger against his entrance and entered him. He pushed his head against the pillows and moaned roughly. I groaned satisfied and added two more fingers. I removed them quickly and placed myself against him. I gently pushed in until I was fully sheathed. When I was I kissed Severus lightly.
"Please..."He murmured again. I giggled into his neck and did as he asked. I went slowly at first but could not hold back. I roughly pulled in and out until I felt that sensation again and I emptied myself into him. He released right after me moaning my name. I feel on top of him and tried to regain my breath. I pulled out of him and rolled next to him. He muttered something and we were instantly clean. I lay on my back and he lay on his stomach. He put on of his arms over me and pulled me closer.
"Love you." He whispered and was asleep. I smiled at him, knowing he was probably tired and kissed his forehead. then I followed him to sleep.
The next two weeks went smoothly. My morning sickness was subsiding. I only vomited about once a week now. Severus was doing much better. He could walk by himself. He did get tired but he took frequent breaks so he wouldn't overtire himself. I had still not seen or heard from Remus or Sirius but had seen Amber quite alot. I thought that Remus and Sirius were sending her to check up on him and have her report back to her parents. I found it quite hilarious though. I had wished that they would come and talk to me though. Hermione visited a lot too. I hadn't heard or seen from Draco or Ron either. I later found out that they were in Italy on a romantic getaway.
I had almost forgotten that today was July 30th. I woke up to an empty bed, but I looked over to where Severus usually slept now and saw a pile of wrapped gifts. I smiled at them and got out of the bed. I looked at the chest at the foot of the bed and presents were piled on top of it. I laughed and walked into the small kitchen that had also been added to my rooms. We had to stay in the Hospital Wing until Madam Pomfrey was sure Severus was all right. When I walked into the kitchen it was empty. I looked around slightly upset until I felt a pair of arms wrap around my waist. I smiled and leaned back into the embrace.
"Happy Birthday Harry." I heard him growl in my ear. I smiled and turned around.
"Well thank you for remembering Severus." I said, playing his game.
"I'm shocked! You actually think I would forget my love's birthday?" He said and raised his eyebrow.
"Well sometimes you can loose track of time and forget very important things." I said and looked at him, raising my eyebrow.
"Is that so?" He asked again.
"Yes it is-" I started put was cut off when his lips covering mine. "-so." I finished. He laughed gently and released me.
"So when would you like to unwrap your gifts?" He asked me.
"Now!" I shrieked and raced into the bedroom. I jumped onto the bed. I would save Severus's gifts for last. I waited until Severus came slowly into the bedroom. He sat behind me on the bed and leaned against the wall. I leaned back into him and levitated presents over.
The first one was from Ron and Draco. There were two gifts and a card. I opened the card first.
Dear Harry,
How are you and Severus? I heard he woke up, that's great! How are the kids? I can't wait till they are born. Well Draco and me are still in Italy having...fun. We got you two gifts. One is a funny gift for you and Sev to share and the one bigger gift is the good one. Have a good birthday, can't wait to see you.
Love Ron and Draco.
I smiled and handed the note to Severus s he could read it. I opened the smaller one first and started cracking up. I started down through teary eyes at the lube, handcuffs, and a 101 Ways To Get It On. This was going to come in handy. I handed it to Severus and he let a small laugh out.
"These will be greatly used." I heard him mutter. I laughed and reached for the second gift. I unwrapped it and looked down at the many gifts. There was a picture of me and Severus that they had somehow managed to get. We kept pecking each other on the lips and he had his arms wrapped around me. The second gift was three small pacifiers and three mini Firebolts. The last gift was a small bracelet. It was gold and had red rubies in it. Another note came with it.
This is me and Ron's favorite gift. It will keep you from danger, which we know you are always
in. It blocks any unfriendly spells. Hope you like it.
Love Draco and Ron
I smiled again and put it on my wrist. I could feel the magic radiating off of it, and so could Severus.
"Wow they spent a lot of money on you Harry." He said and looked at the other gifts. I nodded and wiped the tears away from my eyes.
I spent the next hour unwrapping the rest of the gifts. I got more baby things from Hermione and Bill, and for tradition an organizing agenda. From the twins I got Zonko's products and more baby things. From Hagrid I got three woodcarved cribs, which Severus had to make bigger since they were shrunken. From Dumbledore I got a tin of Lemon Drops, new teachers robes in black, and to my shock, baby things. From all of my old school friends I got baby clothes, baby toys, baby everything. They all added something for me though. Anything from Quidditch to football to school. When I was done me and Severus were looking at mountains of baby things and gifts to me.
"The house is going to be packed with junk." He muttered and I laughed. We had decided that we were going to live in Severus's house. We were going to design a new one but deiced against it.
"I know, but it's for a good reason." I reminded him and he nodded.
He handed me one of the gifts from the small pile on his side of the bed. The first gift was a black brief case. I noticed that it had seven key locks. I looked back at Severus and he handed me a set of keys. I opened each slot and noticed that it was exactly like the one Mad Eye had been trapped in. The second gift was an extremely nice robe. It was velvet black and trailed to the floor. I jumped off the bed and pulled it on.
"It's beautiful Sev." I said and spun around. I looked at him and he sat on the bad and smiled at me.
"Especially on you." He said and I blushed. He levitated a teachers agenda over to me. I grabbed it out of the Harry and looked at it. It was also bound in black leather and had Harry James Potter Snape engraved in the bottom left hand corner. I stared at the name confused.
"Harry James Potter Snape?" I questioned. When I lifted my head to look at Severus e was on the ground in front of me. I looked at him shocked and he silenced me.
"Harry, I love you. I may not act like it sometimes but I truly do. Sometimes I'm a git to you and act like I'd like nothing better than to leave you. I want you to know that none of that is true. I really don't understand why you would want someone like me. I have a terrible past and a bad reputation. When I found out about these children I was scared, for the first time in my life I was terrified. I had never raised a child before. The kids at Hogwarts hated me so I immediately thought that that's what our children are going to do, hate me. I didn't want them to grow up with a father like me, but you showed me that wasn't true. Then that spell hit me and I thought I was never going to see you again. The thought broke my heart. It was then that I knew that you were the one for me. We are complete opposites but perfect for each other. So I'm going to ask you this question and I understand if you say no. Will you marry me Harry James Potter?" He finally asked me.
The time we had spent together went flashing through my eyes. All of the goods and the bads. We hadn't been together that long, but I knew I loved this man. I stared down at hi tears streaming down my face. I dropped down to my knees in front of him and held onto him as if life depended on it, and mine did.
"Yes Severus, yes." I agreed and gently pulled away. He looked at me and smiled tears in his eyes. He took my left hand and slid the golden ring on my finger. In the middle of the ring there was a black diamond, just like his eyes. I looked down at it awed.
"I love you Harry." He said and looked at me. I smiled again and crashed my lips against his.
"I love you too Severus. I'm so happy you asked. We are finally official. You have no idea what this means to me." I whispered.
"Yes I do. It means the same to me." He replied and I smiled.
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