Chapter 20
Thursdy August 12th
A week later Hermione ate a large bowl of oatmeal as she nursed Emma at four a.m. Severus chuckled at the sight as he sat down as well.
"Ahhh, are my ladies enjoying breakfast?" Severus asked.
"Sev, you didn't have to get up, it's four in the morning," Hermione said. "She will go right back to sleep when she's done, and so will I."
Although tired, Hermione looked content. She gave another tired smile as she looked down to Emma. The baby's suckling had slowed down, her eyes were shut and her little grip on Hermione's breast had lessened.
"She's almost done," Hermione said softly. She rose from the table, strolled around the dining room and gently rocked the baby, softly "shushing" until she was fully asleep. Hermione left the living room and put the baby down in her crib. Hermione sat in the rocking chair and rubbed her back, listening to the soft sounds of her breathing. Severus joined her in the room and smoothed the soft hair on Emma's head.
"She looks just like her mother," Severus said softly. Thank the gods! Severus thought.
Severus brought Hermione to her feet and they held hands entering their bedroom. Hermione removed her robe and sank into bed. As she was a bit self-conscious about the weight she put on, she wore a tank top and silk sleeping pants. She snuggled close to Severus and kissed his cheek, then settled back.
"Wait," Severus purred. He embraced her, pulled her close and kissed her deeply.
"It's been too long since I've kissed you like that," Severus said.
"It's been too long for a few things," Hermione whispered. She ran circles on his chest with her fingertips and ran her leg up his thigh.
"Touch me Severus," Hermione said.
"Isn't it too soon?" Severus asked running his hands through her hair, eliciting a small groan from her.
"Yes, for that, but touching me wouldn't hurt," Hermione said.
"As you wish," Severus said running his fingertips down her sides and massaging her ass. He kissed and suckled on her neck as his hand moved between her thighs. She gasped.
"It's been too long," Severus said chuckling at her gasp.
She stroked his erection. "So I see," Hermione laughed.
He massaged her outer folds as she squeezed and stroked him. When he parted her and started rubbing her clit, she hissed and arched her back.
"I've missed this," Hermione murmured nuzzling his neck, stroking him harder. Severus' hips bucked and he gasped, and she felt him come on her thigh.
"I see you've missed it too," she giggled.
"Sorry dear," Severus grunted.
"Quite alll r-r-right, glad I could hee..ll.ph," Hermione started as Severus massaged her clit faster and harder. She grinded her hips against him and her nails raked his chest.
"So close," she gasped. She bucked suddenly then moaned and cried out, grasping and squeezing his shoulders as the orgasm worked through her. She was panting slightly and said,
"Thank you, I needed that," Hermione whispered.
The birth of Emma seemed to be the push that the other couples of our tale needed. When Emma was two weeks old, Ginny and Draco came to visit. Hermione had just gotten the door open when she was practically tackled by Ginny.
"Mione! Look! He asked!" Ginny squealed, holding her left hand up.
Hermione's eyes went wide and she hugged Ginny back,
"Omigosh, Ginny that's fabulous! I'm so happy for you two! Sev, come quick!" Hermione called.
"Mione, I thought I did last night," Severus laughed then stopped as he came to the living room.
He saw the three supressing their laughter, and said,
"My apologies. I was in the loo and did not kow we had visitors or I would not have said anything like that," Severus said.
"Oh Sev they don't care, look!" Hermione said grabbing Ginny's hand and holding it up. Severus shook Draco's hand.
"Congratulations, I know you two will be happy," Severus said.
"Thank you sir, that means alot," Draco said.
"When's the big day?" Hermione asked.
"Next Saturday, August twenty-first," Ginny replied.
"That soon? And you were commenting on my quick marriage!" Hermione teased.
Ginny put her arm around Draco's waist. "Well, now I know how you felt and I want to do it as soon as possible," Ginny declared.
"What did your mum think? Wait, let me imagine it," Hermione mused.
"We haven't told her yet, we came here first," Draco said.
"Well then, we have to be there when you tell her, I can't wait to see, are you going there now?" Hermione asked. Ginny nodded.
"Just give us five minutes. Sev, would you please get Emma's bag ready and I'll get her ready," Hermione said.
"I'll help you Herms," Ginny said.
They went into Emma's room and found her awake. She was curled up sucking her thumb.
"Oh how cute, she's two weeks old today isn't she?" Ginny asked.
Hermione nodded as she carefully picked the baby up. She kissed her little forehead, lightly rubbed the top of her head and nuzzled with her nose to nose. Hermione felt her bottom. She needed a new nappy. Hermione put her on the changing table and undid the bottom of her one-sie. At that, Emma woke up and gurgled.
"That's right, mummy's getting precious a new nappy," she cooed at the baby.
"Gin, could you hand me the powder over there on the table?" Hermione asked. Hermione powdered Emma's bottom and put a new nappy on her.
"Now we're ready to go, aren't we Emma," Hermione said.
"All ready?" Severus asked coming into the room with a diaper bag.
"Yes, I can't wait to see what happens at he burrow," Hermione grinned.
Draco and Ginny floo-ed to the burrow ahead of time to warn Molly of the Snape's coming. They apparated there a few minutes later. Ginny cleared her throat then grinned to Draco and squeezed his hand.
"Mum I, we, have something to tell you," Ginny said.
"Yes, what is it?" Molly said wiping a plate.
"Draco asked me to marry him this morning," Ginny said. Everyone held their breath.
"That's nice dear," Molly said absently then stopped.
"What?" she asked dropping the dish. "He asked you? Oh my goodness, Ginny!" Molly hooted and rushed to Ginny, tears streaming already. She turned to Draco then pulled him in for a hug.
"My dear brave boy, you are going to have your hands full," Molly said.
"Now, when is-" Molly started but was cut off by a cry from a hungry Emma.
"Excuse me, but she's hungry," Hermione said reaching into the bag for a cloth and blanket.
Hermione sat in a rocking chair in the corner, covered her upper half with the blanket and set Emma to nursing under it. She didn't want to make anyone feel uncomfortable with a boob hanging out. She sighed as Emma nursed vigorously.
"Ginny, when is the happy day?" Molly asked.
"Um, next Saturday," Ginny said.
"Ginerva Weasley! You gave only a week's notice!" Molly exclaimed hopping up from the table.
"Mum, I don't want a huge affair," Ginny said. "Except I want a dress, not a robe."
"Where will it be held?" Molly asked.
"There is a rather large solarium at Malfoy Manor," Draco said.
"Mum, it's the perfect place," Ginny said.
"Fine dear, we have a week, let's get started," Molly said.
Hermione had finished feeding Emma then handed her off to Severus.
"What can I do to help?" Hermione said. "I have to go to work for a bit tomorrow though. I have two months leave on the condition that I do some work from home and give a presentation of my work every Friday at our department meeting," Hermione explained.
"Draco, you and I can go to your manor and start the plans. Ginny, you and Hermione can stay here and start the invitations," Molly said. "Oh, and owl your father with the news if you would."
Draco and Molly left. Severus talked softly to Emma while Ginny said to Hermione,
"You know Herms, you really look good in lavender," Ginny mused.
"Sev says that," Hermione said while writing.
"As my maid of honor, you should have a smashing gown," Ginny grinned.
"You want me? I thought Kelly would have that honor," Hermione asked.
"Don't be silly, Herms, you are my best friend, and you are always my first choice. I'm asking Kelly and Luna to be my bridesmaids. We need to owl them," Ginny said.
"Gin, I need your camera," Hermione whispered.
"Why?" Ginny asked.
Hermione nodded her head in the direction of her husband and baby. They heard gurgling and looked to Severus and Emma. Seveus was talking softly to Emma, who had her little fist wrapped around one of his fingers. Severus chuckled and kissed her forehead.
Ginny came back with a camera and Hermione snapped a picture. Severus looked up in surprise.
"I couldn't help myself Sev," Hermione said.
After an hour, Molly and Draco returned.
"You two have picked a beautiful place for the wedding," Molly gushed.
"The invite list is finished, Mum," Ginny said.
Arthur floo-ed in. He went to Ginny and hugged her.
"Congratulations sweetie, my girl getting married," Arthur said. He shook Draco's hand. "You are going to have your hands full young man," Arthur said.
"Hey! Mum said the same thing!" Ginny said.
Over the course of the next week, preparations were made.Gowns were fitted, flowers ordered, invitations sent, a mountain of a cake ordered. Thursday before the wedding, the bachelorette and bachelor parties were held. Severus declined his invitation, content to be at homw with Emma, but thought Hermione should let off a little steam and have some fun. After midnight, Severus answered the door, finding a group of boisterous, laughing young women hugging Hermione good night. Hermione came in giggling, accepting the sobriety potion from Severus.
"Party pooper," Hermione demurely pouted.
"Emma just woke up," Severus said.
"What of the milk I pumped?" Hermione said heading to Emma's room.
"She has consumed it all," Severus said.
"My goodness," Hermione said to Emma, taking her out of the crib. "Was precious hungry? Well mummy's back," she settled into the chair, offering herself to Emma who vigorously suckled on Hermione.
"Sev, go to bed, I'll be there soon," Hermione said.
The next morning was the wedding rehearsal, and Hermione's presentation at work in the afternoon. In the solarium at Malfoy Manner, Connie, Harry's girlfriend was designated to hold Emma, as Hermione and Severus were the maid of honor and best man. At the wedding, the Grangers would assume Emma duty. Connie fell in love with the baby and marveled at how she was the exact replica of Hermione. The rehearsal dinner was also at Malfoy Manor, and the antics of some of the previous night's parties were rehashed. Severus overheard the last of a conversation that erupted in laughter from the females:
"In fairness, I didn't get that drunk," Hermione said.
"--yeah, and I won the bet!" Kelly said.
"Make fun now, but you'll get your turn," Hermione warned with a smile.
I'll ask later. Severus thought as he held Emma upright on his chest, her head on his shoulder. He heard a tiny cough then felt warmth on his shoulder. He sighed at the gift of spit-up yet again.
The wedding was to be held at noon, as old magic rumors put it, the best time for a magical wedding. Ginny, Hermione, Kelly and Luna were in a den next to the solarium waiting for the music to start. Ginny was pacing and kept looking to the clock on the wall.
"Gin, I seem to remember a certain maid of honor mentioning a certain bride going batty," Hermione quipped. Ginny rolled her eyes.
The door opened and Mr. Weasley stepped in.
"Ready Ginny?" Arthur said gently.
"Yes Dad," Ginny replied nodding emphatically.
The other attendants were waiting outside. The males wore robes (Malfoy tradition demanded it) and the females wore gowns. Ginny's dress was a shade of ivory and the other dresses were a pale lavender. Some prepatory music started.
"That's the cue," the two ushers said opening the doors.
George led Molly down the aisle to the mother of the bride seat, Harry led Luna to the platform, Ron walked with Kelly. Severus and Hermione waited for their cue.
Severus leaned to Hermione and whispered,
"This is Ginerva's big day, but I get to walk the most beautiful woman down the aisle," he purred. "And by the way, what was this bet Miss Freemantle won?"
Hermione blushed. "They made a bet on my bust size," Hermione muttered pointing to her chest. "And this dress doesn't hide them well either."
"Looks good from here," Severus said, looking down at the very ample cleavage as the doors opened.
Severus and Hermione sauntered down the aisle to the platform, Hermione giving Draco an encouraging smile and wink as she took her place. She saw Emma in the arms of her mother and smiled. Severus patted Draco's shoulder as he took his place. As a large grandfather clock chimed noon, the wedding march started. The doors opened, and a proud Arthur strolled through the doors with Ginny on his arm, a look on her face that no one had seen on her before. Hermione knew the look- it was the look that no one else was in that room but Draco. Molly was weeping, and Arthur wiped his eyes as he presented Ginny to Draco. Draco gasped "sweet merlin" as he looked on his bride, she looked like a long red-haired princess approaching the altar.
"Will the bride and groom clasp hands?" said Albus Dumbledore as the ceremony started. He had happily accepted the request of the two to perform the ceremony. Ginny and Draco had loved Hermione and Severus' vows, so they decided to have theirs in the same fashion. Severus and Hermione gazed at each other, remembering their own wedding. When Draco placed the ring on Ginny's hand, Hermione felt tears fall down her face as she heard Molly sniffling. And when she heard "Draco, you may kiss your bride" she was the first one to start clapping. This reception lasted longer than the Snape's, and was held also in the solarium. Severus tapped his glass of wine and rose to make his best man speech, then let Hermione make her speech.
"Gin, I will keep this short as I know you two have some beautiful Hawaiian beaches to enjoy shortly. I want to congratulate you and Draco on this, the happiest day of your lives. Remember how you feel right now, and keep it with the rest of your life. You're my best friend Gin, and I could not be more happier for you. Treasure every minute you have together, and make sure that he hears 'I love you' every day before you leave the manor. Everyone raise your glasses for Ginny and Draco."
Hours later, Draco and Ginny finally left for their week-long honeymoon. Hermione and Severus waited for Ginny and Draco to leave before they made their goodbyes. Emma went home with Hermione's parents, they had a night to themselves. Hermione decided it was time to renew their sex lives. She knew her body and felt she was more than ready. As for Severus, he seemed to have a perpetual erection, so he was more than ready. Apparating back home, their clothes were already halfway off by the time they got to the bedroom. Hermione- eager, willing and impatient in her current lust-filled state pushed Severus onto the bed. Severus let her have her way with him. He loved her like this, frantic almost in her lust. She kissed him all over, whispered loving but naughty things to him them moved to lavish his cock with her mouth. Hermione brought him to the tortured edge of orgasm then stopped. Severus was breathing heavily and aching with need when she laid down on the bed. She didn't need to say a word as Severus moved quickly to the bed and plunged into her in a single movement. She wrapped her legs around him, and brought her hips to meet his thrusts. He became more aroused as he marveled at her passion for him, the motions she went through to please him, her moans of joy as she savored each and every thrust. Hermione could tell he was about to come when he took hold of her hips started plunging in deeper.
"Harder, I need more of you," she gasped. At that, Severus obliged then came with a shout, Hermione following seconds later.
"I missed this," Hermione whispered. "We're so good at this."
Severus merely "hmmhmmed' as he nuzzled her neck, stroked her hair, and massaged her breasts.
"Ooops," he chuckled as he looked at milk on his hand that he had massaged out. He licked his hand.
"Hmm, can't quite place the taste," he quipped.
"I love you Sev," Hermione said softly.
Severus pulled her close to him, spooning her and they listened to each other's breathing until they fell asleep.