Epilogue:
"So that was the dream?"
"Yes, that was the dream."
"Then what was with all the thrashing?"
"It was a violent dream. My dream self killed Hagrid for Merlin's sake."
"Say it a little louder, Sev, I don't think the Weasley twins heard you down the hall."
"Very funny. They know I wouldn't really kill Hagrid."
"Who were you cursing out under your breath and muttering how you were going to 'hang them from the highest branch of the tallest tree' if I quote correctly?"
"Sirius. That's who. It's nothing new and yes, you did quote correctly. Though I think you were the only one who heard me."
"Oh, really?"
"Really." Severus adjusted his position on the bed so that Kiki came down onto his chest, staring into his eyes. "So, is this argument over?"
"We weren't arguing; we were merely having a conversation."
"Sorry. Is this conversation over?"
"Mmhmm," was his reply as Kiki snuggled up on his chest, pulling blankets over the two of them. They laid there for a few minutes, just enjoying being around each other when a small whimper broke it. Both sat up and looked over at the white bassinette sitting next to their bed. "Maybe it was Lily or Jamie?" Kiki asked. Another whimper, clearer this time.
"No, it's from Sam," Severus replied, picking up his tearing baby daughter. "But you just fed and burped her."
"Perhaps her diaper needs to be changed?" Kiki asked, rocking her daughter now. Severus watched the baby scrunch up her face as her mother felt her bottom. "No, dry and still smelling clean."
"Maybe she's sick?"
"What? No, she can't be!"
"Didn't Lily have a cold the other day?"
"But she wasn't around Lily!"
"I'm around children all the time, most of whom get sick. Maybe I missed something with the cleansing spell you make me perform every time."
"For this reason! Get Molly, she'll know what to do," Kiki said, slightly panicking. Severus hugged her, soothing her for a bit.
"It'll be fine, you two. I'm sure Severus has some Pepper-Up potion he can use on her. Cured both Eden's and Riley's colds instantly," McGonagall's voice came quietly from the doorway. The two parents turned to her and she nodded slightly, disappearing back down the hallway.
A few minutes later, Sam was sound asleep in her mother's arms. Kiki continued to rock her baby girl, leaning against Severus for support. "There, all better," she cooed to the sleeping infant.
"Crisis averted. I think you can put her down now. You need your sleep too," Severus said. Kiki reluctantly handed Sam over to her father and watched Severus carefully tuck the girl in. He climbed back into bed and the two drifted off to sleep.
"You know, I'm glad you don't look like the Phantom."
"Yeah, but I'm no sight for sore eyes either."
"You're a sight for my sore eyes."
"Oh, really?"
"You may not think so, but I happen to find you very sexy."
"With my greasy hair and crooked nose?"
"Hey, at least your face isn't deformed."
"I am going to regret ever telling you my dream, aren't I?"
"Maybe. But come on, after that dream, wouldn't you want me to tell you that I think you're sexy?"
"Actually, I do. Too bad I can't act on certain feelings about that statement except for maybe killing Sirius."
"Real life Sirius has nothing to do with dream Sirius. I'm surprised you still find him a threat at all. He's head over heels in love with Bianca and I just gave birth to your daughter merely two weeks ago."
"I know. I guess my dream self hasn't figured that out. Besides, I won out in the last dream."
"And again, you won out in real life."
"I guess I'm not that bad for what I look like."
"Drop it. Good night, Sexy. Pleasant dreams."
"Hopefully." Pause. "Wait, what did you call me?"
A/N: This is the end? Sniff, sniff I'll miss it! I hope everyone enjoyed reading this as much as I did writing it! Anyway, if anyone's wondering what happens with baby Sam, I have a new story up centering on her as an adult entitled "Life is Pandemonium." Just, if you know, you want to read it and review it…Mac