Disclaimer: All the characters and the plot that you recognize belong to J.K. Rowling...anything you do not recognize is my own...

A/N: This is my late response to the Adoption Act challenge on WIKTT. This is my first challenge response, so please r/r and tell me what you like/don't like, etc.

Sierra brought Dani back to help Hermione with the Day Care Center. Hermione smiled when she saw them, and she had Daniela go play with Janey. She took a seat on the couch and patted the spot next to her for Sierra. Sierra took a seat and smiled at Hermione.

"So, what did he have to say?" Hermione began.

"Well, he said we would try this. He's giving Dani & me our own rooms. He wants Dani to stay with you during the day; is that ok?"

"Of course, sweetie, I want you to know you can come to me about anything. Had I been able to adopt more than one child, I would've gotten all 3 of you. I hope though, that eventually you two will be able to spend some time with him. We'll figure it out, ok? Now, look, since classes start tomorrow, let's get this done," Hermione stood and gave Sierra a big hug.

They finished putting all the furniture around the room, and they put all the toys together. Finally, when it was getting close to dinner time, Albus called through the Floo. "Hermione, are you there?"

"Yes, Albus, is something wrong?"

"Of course not, but if you have a moment, can you please come up here? I'd like to speak to you."

"Sure, I'll be there shortly."

His head disappeared and Hermione turned to Sierra and Ginny. "Ginny, I'm going to have to go up; is everything set here?"

"Of course, 'Mione, I'll finish what little is left and I'll meet you at dinner."

"Thank you. Now, Sierra, do you mind getting your sister and Janey ready for me?"

"Yeah, of course, Hermione, we'll see you at dinner," Sierra said, and she walked over and picked up Janey and took Dani's hand and led them out of the center.

Moments later, Hermione was walking up to Professor Dumbledore's office, worried about why he wanted to talk to her.

Once the girls had left his office, Severus had gone up to Albus's office and explained to him the plans he had made with the Vance girls, no wait, they would now legally be his daughters and therefore, they were Snapes. Albus had smiled his omniscient smile and had only said one thing to him, "Severus, maybe it's time to move on."

At this, Severus fled from the room and stormed back to his dungeons. He reached for his bottle of Firewhisky, but instead of drinking it, he threw it into the fire. Sighing, he sat at his desk and opened the top draw, where he kept all his important items. He retrieved a small picture of a beautiful, but very pregnant young lady. She waved to Severus, and he whispered her name, "Elysia."

He placed the picture back in the desk and thought back to the last time he saw her…

Flashback 20 years

Severus Snape stood in his Potions' laboratory stirring a potion to help cure Elysia's morning sickness. Although it had begun to get better, she still occasionally experienced it sometimes. His Dark Mark began to burn, signaling that he must go to Voldemort and be in his service. He took the potion off of the flame, and then he Apparated to Voldemort.

When he arrived at his side, the first thing he did was bend down to kiss Voldemort's hand. He then straightened up and stood back amongst the circle. Voldemort addressed his Death Eaters and then called Severus forward.

"Severus, you have not followed through with the task I set before you. You have disobeyed me and now you must pay for it," he stated, before putting the Cruciatus Curse on Severus. When he took it off, Severus could barely stand, but still Voldemort yelled, "Stand up!"

While Severus struggled to his feet, Voldemort called out to another Death Eater, "Bring her out."

WhenSeverus watched Nott bring out his Elysia, his heart sank. He knew he should've gone through with his assignment, but he wasn't cruel enough to kill the Prewetts; he had known them in school.

"Now, Severus, you will really pay," Voldemort said as he raised his wand. "Avada Kedavra!"

"Nooo!" Severus screamed as the green light headed for Elysia. He tried to get towards her, but he was still too weak to move. Voldemort and the others just laughed and one by one Disapparated, leaving Severus alone, with the only girl that he believed he could open up to or fall in love with. He silently began to cry.

As soon as he could move, he Apparated to Hogsmeade and made his way to Hogwarts, where he confessed all to Dumbledore and decided it was time for him to leave Voldemort's side. Dumbledore convinced him to stay on as the Potions' master and to be a spy for the light side.

Present Time

Severus shook himself out of the memory and stood to prepare the girls' rooms.

Hermione gave the password to Professor Dumbledore's office and rode the stairs up. She knocked on the door, and she entered when Professor Dumbledore said so.

"Good afternoon, Albus," Hermione greeted Professor Dumbledore, "Is everything ok?"

"Everything is fine, my child, please, have a seat," he responded, motioning to the chair across from him. She took a seat and he continued, "Now, Severus was here earlier to tell me about the arrangements that he and the Vance girls have made. I want to thank you for helping out with the two of them. Now, I would like you to go easy on Severus and give him time. I am sure eventually he will ease up to idea of a family. Just try to make it as easy as possible for him."

"I will do what I can, Albus."

"Well, then, my dear, shall we get to dinner?" He stood and held out his arm for her to take and they walked to dinner together.

A/N: Sorry, it took so long to update!!! Hopefully, it will be much sooner the next time. Please read & review & let me know what you think! Thanks!!