A/N: Hey everybody, just wanted to apoligise for the short chapter. It's just that I've been really busy today. I had to go to the hospital 'cause I have this really weak knee and now they had some specialist over from a really good Dutch hospital and he decided he wanted me in surgery .. that's horrible but I think it'll help my knee. And I just returned from my certification. As of today, I am officially a Teachers Assistent ... it sucks ... but it's nice to have my certificate.
Right now, I'm a little on looking for where my story should go, all I know is that I'm certainly not finished yet. Throw me some suggestions if you like!

Hermione 'DB' Granger: Thanks for the wonderful compliment! And you have my interest. Is this about Project Legimensa (or however you write that) because then I already signed for a writers part but didn't receive any answer. If not, send me an email:
SilverWolfX: I know that Hermione/Snape relations always end up Snape being a threat for Hermione. I will talk about it in this chapter but I don't think I'll really let Snape become a threat to Hermione.
KimiKimz: There will be a storyline for Ephram, otherwise I wouldn't have introduced him. And yes, he will get involved with someone, but naturally I'm not telling you who. You picture Draco gay? Is it because of Tom Felton in the movies? Because I do think Tom Felton is kinda gay-ish. But then again, I also believe Daniel Radcliffe is kinda gay-ish. Watch the interviews on the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD.
KittyofPiratesSwoop: Thanks for calling me a wonderful author but I do believe there are better authors then me within FanFiction. My grammar is merely reaching an Accetable, for one (that's why I'm taking English as a minor next year).
RadioFreeGirl: Isn't FanFiction meant to be twisted? And I don't think Snape is ew. I love the character and I love Alan Rickman as Snape in the films.
Sever-Case-Of-Insanity: The storie is nowhere finished yet so keep reading and reviewing ;-D

One out of a million, became one out of three
One out of thousands in the world became one heart to me
And if you ever leave me, I hope I'll never wake up
My sweetheart … my sweetheart
It's a crazy world out there, everything changes but our love forever stays
It's a crazy world

Kane – Dreamer (Guussies Song) ©

He was just looking at her, early in the morning. How her curly hair fell around her beautiful face. How her gorgeous hazel eyes were closed, far away in a world of dreams. She smiled in her sleep and Severus wondered if he was the reason why. She had comforted him last night, made him forget about what happened back at the Riddle manor. But now, when her soothing voice fell silent, his thoughts wandered back. He had secured her life for now, by telling Voldemort how important she was for him. Voldemort believed that he would be unable to reach Harry Potter without Hermione. Yes, she was safe for now.

From the corner of his eye he noticed Anthony's head popping out of his crib. When Anthony saw Severus, a great smile formed across his face and he reached out his hands. Because of the silencing charm, he could not hear what Anthony was telling him but it by the moving of his lips, Severus could tell it was a long story. He shot one last look at his sleeping beauty and sighed in happiness before he got up and put on his jeans. Then he walked towards the crib, picked up Anthony and left the bed room before Hermione would wake up.

Once in the kitchen, he put Anthony in his chair and the child was telling him lots of stories while Severus went on a search for some food. He found some cans, chose one and prepared it for Anthony. Then he sat down and started to feed the boy.

"You have got yourself a wonderful mother, you know." Severus told him.

Anthony gabbled something in baby-language and followed the spoon with his eyes.

Severus pretended the spoon was a car and that Anthony's mouth was the garage and with humming noises, he 'parked' the food in Anthony's wide open mouth.
Anthony laughed so hard the food flew back onto Severus, making Severus smile as well.

"Thank you champ. I was in the need for a shower anyway."

He finished feeding Anthony and walked down to the sink to get a towel while Anthony continued telling him long stories. Severus turned around and leaned at the sink as he watched Anthony when suddenly…

"Daddy!"

Severus shot forward.
"What did you say?"

Anthony laughed, noticing how Severus responded to the word and repeated it.
"Daddy!"

"That's a word! That's a real word! You spoke! Great Merlin!" Severus took the boy from his chair and lifted him up in sky. "You just learned how to say your first word. You said Daddy. I can't wait to tell your Mummy!"
In shock, Severus held still and cast a curious look at Anthony.
"Wait a minute. Why did you say Daddy? She's your Mummy you know. Mum-my! Not Daddy."

Anthony looked at him, his hazel eyes wide open and an enormous grin on his face. He pointed at Severus.
"Daddy!"

Severus was stunned. "Wait wait wait! You can't call ME Daddy! Come on, try Mummy! Mum-my! Mum-my!"

"Daddy!" followed by a burst of laughter.

Severus was completely thunderstruck.
"Mummy…" he tried in a weak voice but it did not work.

"What's with all the noise here?" a yawning Hermione entered the kitchen. She saw Severus with a shocked face and Anthony in his arms. "What's the matter?"

Anthony explained with a simple word. "Daddy!"

"Merlin, you t-talked! Good boy!" Hermione cheered and she hurried forward to kiss Anthony on his cheek.

"Daddy!" Anthony exclaimed again.

"Yeah! You said Daddy! You're such a big boy!" Hermione continued cheering.

"You do realise who he's calling Daddy, aren't you?" Severus whispered. Hermione looked surprised.

"What do you mean?"

Again, it was Anthony who explained by pointing at Severus and calling him Daddy, followed by another burst of laughter.

Hermione looked from Anthony to Severus and back to Anthony.
"He-. He's calling you – Daddy."

"Exactly."

"Do-. Do you – have a problem – with – that?" Hermione continued a little scared of Severus' reaction.

"I'm not his father." Severus said in a weak voice.

"Well, you are as good as."

"I'm not fit to be a father."

"Why not?"

Severus sighed. "Do you remember last night?"

Hermione chuckled. "Well, yeah! If it weren't for the Protection Charm you cast, you'd be someone's real Daddy in nine months."

Severus scowled at her and put Anthony in his chair ("Daddy!") before turning back to her.

"That's not what I meant."

"I know." Hermione sighed. She knew what Severus was getting at. He said he was not fit to be someone's father, meaning the fact that his life was still so uncertain because of his spying work within Voldemort's inner circle.

There were a few silent moments before Hermione spoke again.
"Severus, do you want to stay with me?"

"I told you last night that I loved you!" he spat. "Of course I want to stay with you!"

"Then you're staying with Anthony as well!"

Severus fell silent and looked out of the window. Damp was rising from the grounds and he saw Hagrid walking around with that dog of his. He took a deep breath.
"I know. It's just-."

He fell silent again and Hermione saw him thinking.
"Talk to me Severus. Tell me what's going on in your mind!"

Severus quickly turned around and catched Hermione in is arms, burying his face in her hair.
"I don't want to lose you!"

"You're not going to lose me Severus. All I'm saying is that Anthony will grow up with you. And he will see you as a father."

Severus let go of her and looked down on Anthony.
"I know. It's just that-. I'm scared to be threat to his life."

"And you are no threat to my life?"

"I know I am but you can handle yourself. He's just a kid. I'm scared I'll mess things up because of my love for him." He noticed Hermione's surprised face. "Yes, in the past couple of weeks I've become rather attached to your son."

Hermione gave him a smile. "That's good. That's great actually. You know Anthony is becoming attached to you as well!"

Severus let out a small grin and gave her a shy look. Hermione realised she was looking at the young, real Severus right now and put her arms around his waist.

"I never thought to see my old Potions master like this."she hid her face in his shoulder. "But I'm glad he allowed me to see."

Severus did not know what to say so he just put his arms around her as well. They stood there for several moments until Anthony called for attention by letting out an indignant "Daddy!"

Hermione hurried to her son as Severus left for the bedroom and returned fully dressed.

"I have to go, I've got to go see someone today. Will we be dining together tonight?"

Hermione nodded. "I would like that."

Severus smiled and walked away. Before he reached the door he turned around again. "Oh, Hermione my love."
Hermione cast him a surprised look.
"I just wanted to say I like waking up next to you! See you tonight!"and with a smile and a last wave, Severus left the quarters.

Hermione smiled as well. "I like waking up next to you as well."she whispered and then turned around to give Anthony a bath.