Happy Anniversary

By: Samantha Riddle

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot, and even then. It's not mine. I saw it on TV a looooooooong time ago, so bleh. Don't sue me! Please!

My response to the 20-minute challenge

Books and heavy objects where being thrown at him through the closed bedroom door. Hermione was on a roll again. Severus had a feeling about what happened this time.

"Hermione, dear, can you stop throwing things for a moment, please?" he asked meekly. The sound stop and he heard a whispered incantation. He opened the door slowly, fully expecting something to be thrown at his head. When he saw no immediate threat he came into the room. "Dearest, can you please tell me why you're mad at me?"

"Tell you why I'm mad at you!" she screamed, "Severus Salazar Snape, you great dolt! You know why I'm mad at you! You forgot our anniversary!"

"No, Hermione, I didn't," Severus winced when she gave him a glare, "I have your present right here. I was delayed in getting it for you." He proffered a small box. She glared and him and snatched the box out of his hand. He watched her as she opened the box; her face had changed from anger to joy in less than a second.

Hermione threw her arms around his neck and kissed him with all her might. "Oh Severus, I'm so sorry for being mad at you!" they kissed until Hermione broke it. 'Um, darling, you know how I've been a bit moody lately?" He nodded, though he thought a bit was an understatement. "Well, I've just been to see Poppy and well," she cast her eyes downward and whispered, "I'm pregnant."

"You're what?" Severus whispered shocked. "Hermione, are you sure?"

"Yes, we're going to have a baby girl!" light shone in her eyes and Severus held her close and kissed her gently.

"Do you think I'd be a good father?" he asked while burying his face in her hair.

"You'll be an excellent father. Think I'll be a good mother?"

"The best." He smiled and kissed her with all the love he held for her. "Happy anniversary, my love."

"Happy anniversary." She took his hand and led him to their bed and pulled him to her. They made love for the rest of the night.

Seven months later, Hermione was sitting in the nursery nursing their daughter, Natalia. Severus watched the sight and smiled the biggest smile he had ever smiled. The picture was beautiful to him. His lovely wife and his beautiful daughter sitting there, together and silent. He had never been so happy or blessed in all of his life. A tear fell from his eye, he quickly swiped it away before coming to stand beside his wife and watched her feed their new born.

"Thank you,' they whispered to each other at the same moment. Severus kissed her gently and watched his family. His family.

The End

AN: Haha wasn't as hard as I thought. It was fun and for once not angsty! Boo ya! Lol. I'm excited about this. Well, please review me. Cherry and I will give you cookies!

Much love,

Samantha Riddle