Disclaimer: This story ain't mine! SO lay off…don't sue me….
Three days after the birth of their son, the Snapes were at the end-of-year feast and were practically inseparable. They were sitting next to each other at the staff table (she was getting an apprenticeship for Ancient Runes) holding hands and beaming. In another eight years their daughter would be starting here and they couldn't wait to watch her grow up.
"Sevv, I am so glad everything worked out. It was so scary, what happened."
"You're tellin' me. That scared the shit outta me."
"Now, lovebirds, there's time after the feast for that."
Severus whispered into her ear, "Argh, I'm going to kill that man one of these days."
"Then I should watch out, shouldn't I?" replied a highly amused Dumbledore. Hermione always loved it when Severus said it because it was amusing. And the twinkle in Dumbledore's eye…I will so poke it out one of these days.
Then, Severus collapsed.
"Severus! Poppy, help!"
He was rushed into the hospital wing, where he went into a coma (tear---- I've started to like his good-boy ways) and Hermione waited by his side for the reason why. Three hours later, Poppy had the news she wanted.
"It seems he had a massive seizure. When he comes out of that coma, if he ever does, don't be alarmed if he doesn't remember you because it'll be somewhat like amnesia. Once he remembers enough, the rest should come flooding back. I'm so sorry, Hermione."
Hermione broke into tears. She knew it would be years before she had her Severus back. And she may never have the same life with him again.
"I'm taking him to our manor, Poppy. Let everyone know I'm on leave until he's out of that damned coma. He's not staying here until he wakes up." She let a single tear fall and then took him to the manor they shared, knowing things would be forever different. Then, when she had him on his own bed, she whispered in his ear, "I love you, Sevvie. I'll wait for you." Then she went to take care of her son, whom she named Severus Salazar Snape II, after his father.
(sniffle) so sad... i never really like stories where the hero goes down, but it just fit for this story. (ducks rotten food thrown by Snape-lovers) Hey, KNOCK IT OFF. (throwing ceases) (tosses a rotten apple back) HELL YEAH I WIN! Next chappie jumps abpout 6 years into the future when Severus comes out of the coma. Be ready.