I remind you. NO FLAMES

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Severus was left in shock when she said this. He followed her into their bedroom.

"You want another one? You only just had one."

"Severus, you silly bastard. I want to wait. In fact, it would be best if we did. But we'll have to have another by the next three years. And a third six years after that. You know better than me what it said on that damned Marriage Act."

"Well, we get a three month leeway and then we have to do those monthly conjugal visits again."

Hermione sighed and took the baby to change her diaper. "I know. I can't believe the Ministry is forcing us to make love every month." Severus shot her an offended look. "Not that I don't enjoy it with you, 'cause you are pretty damn good, but people can't force women to be pregnant within a set period of time. And the fertility potions! Ugh."

"Well we have another three months before we have to worry about that, love. I'm just happy you go through all this without the slightest regrets."

"Well, it's only the first nine years of our marriage, Sevv. Then, we have the rest of our lives to do what we want."

"You're absolutely right, love. And even though I know you hate being pregnant, you're pretty damn sexy when you are."

"Sarcastic bastard."

"Sexy beast."

"Good one." Hermione giggled and then waved her wand and a new diaper appeared on the baby. "Magical child rearing is SO much easier than the Muggle way."

Suddenly, his Dark Mark started searing with pain. Hermione hugged him and said, " I thought you quit."

"I did. It seems I am getting more punishment."

"Do be careful, Sevvie. Remember, you're stronger than him. I love you."

"Ditto."

Then, with a regretful sigh, he unwillingly Apparated off with a 'pop'.

Why do you go when you are free of him? Severus, you old dog, you better put your woman first. And your daughter. Don't do anything rash for the sake of your family. Hermione would be devastated.

Hermione understands why I have been called. She knows I will come home and need to be taken care of.

Your wife loves you.

Oh shut up. He can probably hear my every thought.

"You do know why I have called you, Severus."

"Yes, Voldemort, I do."

"Am I not your Lord?"

"Not since my wife gave birth to my baby. I quit the Death Eaters for her, for Jocelyn."

"How do you explain being married to a Mudblood?" he hissed.

"Refrain from talking about her like that, sir," he said cheekily with emphasis on 'sir', "or I may have to hurt you."

"No one hurts the Dark Lord."

"I beg to differ. Harry, the time is now."

Harry emerged, holding the last Horcrux.

"So, Voldemort, do you recognize what I hold in my hands?"

"My last Horcrux. You silly boy, you think you can win?"

"Not alone. Severus, would you do the honors?"

Severus took out his wand and Voldemort did nothing, convinced that nothing would happen. But when Severus spoke the incantation that destroyed the last broken piece of his soul, he shook uncontrollably.

"Please, take mercy on me!"

"Is that the great Voldemort pleading for mercy from a young boy? Harry, do it now. I will work it out with the Ministry so that you will not be arrested."

"This is for killing my parents and Ron. Avada Kedavra!"

A flash of green light poured out of his wand and hit Voldemort squarely in the chest. He instantly fell to the ground and all that was left of him was his robes. Harry and Severus immediately Apparated back to Hogwarts and rushed back to Hermione. When they entered, Hermione leaped up gratefully and kissed Severus passionately and then fiercely hugged Harry.

"What happened? Did he hurt you?"

"It's done. The Dark Lord is gone. Harry destroyed him. Mr. Potter, would you please stay with her? Hermione, my love, I must rush off to the Ministry for an instant reprieve of any charges that have been pressed against Harry. And I'll get them to give you your beautiful last name back."

"I'm so glad you're safe. Go on, now. I love you!" She kissed him one more time and then he went off. "Oh Harry, I knew it would be you!"

"Now, Hermione, you're a married woman."

"Get your mind out of the gutter, you sick dog." She hugged him again and then led him the nursery to show him her beautiful baby. "Her name is Jocelyn. And she won't have to grow up with Voldemort threatening her life. Finally, Ron's death has been avenged."

"Yeah. I'm gonna miss the whiner."

"Harry, be nice. He was a whiner, but he's left a wife and son behind. If you don't happen to remember, he was ALSO married to a Muggle. She's going through a lot of grief."

"I know. Herm, is it really going to last between you and Snape?"

"Yes, it is. He's not a git after all."

Harry chuckled and he bounced the little baby up and down on his knee. She squealed and started babbling.

"She's an angel, Herm."

"I know."

I was going to end this chapter with Voldemort being destroyed, but I think it works better with them coming back and Hermione showing Harry her little girl. The next chappie jumps a bit into the future. (people applaud) cool. The idea rocks then? (people in the background shout "HELL YEAH"). Good then you'll like it when it's two years later the night after a conjugal visit. (people toss rotten foods) DAMMIT knock it off! Ok R&R! (running away) but please don't kill me……