Late One Night

Disclaimer: I own the nearly non-existent Maria Snape.

Brunette89: Ah yes, the potion is interesting.

Cutieak88: What's wrong with Harry? Well, I'm not entirely sure.

Elmindrea-al'Thor: Glad you like it!

NativeMoon: Ha ha, who knows what Sev is inhaling in that classroom. Glad you like the way I write Draco.

Dora: They don't have to constantly show that they care for the love to be there, it is there though.

Beth5572: Ooh, Harry/Hermione? I'm not sure whom I'm pairing Hermione up with yet.

Tall oaks: I think Severus would have just used Avada Kedavra or Crucio on those kids for doing that to his daughter, but that's why Dumbledore stepped in. Ah, you will be seeing more of Draco and Hermione's friendship. I'll see what I can do about explaining why Hermione's parentage is such a secret. Woot for Remmie! And rest assured I will always read your reviews, I love reviews.

Fallen Angel of Hell: Issues? You mean the resurrection thing?

Hoofservant: Interesting name. Ok, I'm sure I can put more Romulus in, and I'm glad you like alternate universe stories!

MishapsErrors: Righto, thanks for that.

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I'm sorry if this chapter is crap and doesn't follow what I said it would at the end of last chapter, but don't worry, this is Part One. I've just had terrible writer's block recently and I am sincerely trying to update my stories properly. But so far my attempts have been a bit half-arsed and not really worthy of reading.

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Chapter 11: What Nightmares are Made Of Part 1

It had been a week since Hermione had woken up now and Madame Pomfrey was finally satisfied enough with her recovery to let her leave the Infirmary and the matron's watchful eye.

Sirius sighed mournfully after Madame Pomfrey had spoken to Hermione; "You're leaving me."

Hermione giggled from behind her cubicle curtain where she was changing, "Oh please, you've done nothing but make fun of me since I knew you were back." She finished dressing and pulled back the curtain. "You nasty mutt."

"Woof."

Hermione smirked, "I'll still come and visit and I'm sure Harry, Ron and Ginny will too, as well as dad. Anyway, I have to go." Sirius gave her the puppy eyes. "Oh stop it! You're a grown man, so try not to get too lonely without me."

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Remus had been back teaching ever since Hermione had woken up, that is until today. The werewolf had had a particularly violent bout of morning sickness this morning and it had continued right up until lunchtime so he had spent most of his day in the bathroom of Severus' quarters with his head in the toilet bowl.

He had finally managed to drag himself into the shower after the potion Severus practically force fed him at lunchtime had taken affect but he was still so exhausted. He had barely slept for the last three weeks mainly due to worry for Hermione and now worry for Maria having to go through another full moon without Moony and he was certain he would lose his job if he missed anymore classes. None of the other staff, including Dumbledore, knew he was pregnant, except for Severus and Madame Pomfrey.

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Severus finished up the essay marking that he had given up on last night and headed back into his quarters, he saw Remus just getting up off the floor after a floo chat, "Who was that?"

"Lucius…" Replied Remus quietly, "He wants a message passed onto Hermione."

Severus nodded and crossed the distance between them; he pressed a kiss to Remus' temple and pulled the werewolf close, "How are you feeling?"

"Shitty."

"That bad huh?"

Remus huffed quietly, "You try being pregnant and see how you like it."

Severus rested his head against Remus', "I wasn't teasing you, I was just wondering." He gently rubbed Remus' back and frowned. "When was the last time you ate?"

Remus sniffed, "Does it matter? It's all just going to come back up anyway."

Severus pulled away slightly and gazed at Remus with a mildly irritated expression on his face, "Of course it matters Remus, you're pregnant. You need to eat something, you're skinny enough as it is."

"So are you."

Severus sighed, "I am not the one with child. You are eating for two," he held up a hand to stop Remus from replying. "I know you're having terrible morning sickness but you have to try, starving yourself isn't good for the baby. Or you."

"I know…but still, talking about it right now is making me want to vomit."

"Will you have some dinner?"

"…Ok…"

"Good." Severus put his arms back around Remus' waist and rested his forehead against the shorter man's, "You know I love you, right?"

Remus smiled, "I know…it would just be nice if you showed it a little more, to me and the girls."

"I can try."

"Good." Remus kissed him lightly on the lips. "Do you think we can get along now?" Severus nodded. "Do you think you and Sirius can get along?"

"Don't push it."

Remus grinned and pressed his lips back to those of the Potions master who happily excepted them.

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"Morning Professor." Said Hermione when she got to the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom the next day. "My, my dad, you've changed."

Romulus snorted and looked over his shoulder at her, "Your father is sick. Anyway, how are you feeling?"

Hermione dropped her bag on a desk and sat down, "I feel like I have a permanent hangover…other than that I'm ok. What's wrong with dad?"

Romulus shrugged, "Have no idea, he missed his classes yesterday as well. Severus mentioned something about throwing up."

"Ah, morning sickness." Hermione noticed the surprised look her uncle was giving her. "You didn't know?" Romulus shook his head slowly. "Oh…damn…"

"Hm, I thought he seemed a little more emotional than usual." Said Romulus, "What are you doing here so early anyway?"

Hermione shrugged, "I wasn't that hungry and I thought I could get that work that I missed while I was unconscious."

"Ah yes, I can help you there." Romulus sifted through a pile of papers on the desk and pulled out a wad of parchment with her name scrawled in the top corner of the top sheet. "Here you go. Two weeks worth of stuff, there's no time limit to get the essays in, just take your time."

Hermione nodded and took the work, "Thanks." Just as she opened her mouth to say something else, the rest of the class started to arrive so she went and sat in her seat.

After everyone had settled into their seats and pulled all of their stuff out, Romulus started to speak. "Right, today we will be starting our work on the Imperius Curse…"

Hermione sat up straight in her chair, hearing that she had just remembered that she was supposed to be having lessons with both Severus and Lucius at some point this year. They had double potions next so she decided to ask her dad after class then.

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Potions, as usual, was a horrible time for the Gryffindors, but what made it different now was that Professor Snape made snide remarks to the Slytherins as well now, much to the Gryffindor students' amusement.

Hermione nearly managed to mess her potion up because her head was practically killing her, she only managed to save it when Ron, of all people, pointed out what she had done wrong. She had only just fixed it up when her father had skulked along their line of desks, his usual sneer fixed in place when he saw Harry and Ron's attempts at potion making. It was obvious he was still trying to figure out just how they both passed their Potions OWL at the pass level he gave for his NEWT class.

After the not so nice Professor had gone, Ron spoke, "Are you ok?" He asked quietly.

"Who? Me? …I'm fine." Replied Hermione distractedly.

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah…dead sure…" Hermione rubbed her forehead and grimaced. "Just have a headache, that's all."

By the time class finished and nearly everyone had bottled up their potions and left, Hermione felt just about ready to die. She had no idea why her head hurt so much, Madame Pomfrey had assured her that her injuries would no longer bother her, but that didn't seem to be the case at all.

"You coming 'Mione?" Asked Harry curiously. He still hadn't told her why he had stopped speaking to her, in fact, he seemed quite embarrassed about it. But she had made a mental note to herself to make him talk eventually.

"No."

Ron frowned, "Well…we'll wait for you."

Hermione rolled her eyes; "I do not need bodyguards. Go."

"Bu-"

Severus glanced up from his desk; they were the only people left in the classroom now.

"Shoo! Lunch is waiting."

Both boys, obviously against their own will, reluctantly left grumbling.

"You should take them up on that you know."

Hermione sniffed, "Don't you start as well."

"I have a right to start." Severus glanced up from his desk again and frowned slightly. "Are you all right? You seem a little distracted."

Hermione moved up to the front of the classroom, her arms folded, "My head is killing me…can you give me something for it?"

"Mmhmm." Severus nodded his head towards his office, "Come on." He followed his miserable looking daughter into his office; he then went into his storeroom to get the potion she needed. "Any other symptoms?" He called from the storeroom.

Hermione sat on the desk and sniffed again, "No… I think I have a cold…"

Severus soon came back out of his storeroom with two goblets in hand, "Here. One for the headache and the other for the congestion."

"I thought Madame Pomfrey said I was better…" Grumbled Hermione before she drank the first potion and pulled a face.

"Yes I know its disgusting, but it will help." Severus handed her the next potion and put a hand to her forehead. "Hm, feels like you have a temperature as well." Hermione quickly drank down the second potion and put the goblet on his desk. "They are going to make you drowsy now, so I'll exempt you from the rest of the day."

Hermione made a small noise, "But I've already missed so much."

Severus pulled her off his desk and steered his daughter towards his quarters, "I know you have, but your health is more important at the moment especially after your attack. You rest in here so I can keep an eye on you."

Hermione sat down on the couch pouting, "Fine."

"Miney!" Maria had been trying to say Hermione ever since she had started talking and even now she still hadn't managed to get it right yet.

"What's the matter?" Asked Remus as he appeared just behind Maria.

"She's sick." Replied Severus; he looked back to Hermione. "Sleep." As if on cue, Hermione gave a big yawn.

"He's trying to knock me out again…" Mumbled Hermione as the potions were kicking in.

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A/N: That was really quite random and crap if you ask me, but you guys usually disagree with me, don't you? And nightmares the title of this chapter spoke of, will be revealed next chapter.

Next Chapter: FINALLY SOME ACTION!! The potion Severus is brewing will finally come to light. Occlumency. Imperius Lessons. Rem and Rom chat.

And again, sorry! I promise I will put those things into the next chapter. I will make it up to you!

Oh one other thing, I had an idea involving this story and the Dursleys but I don't think I'll put it into this story. But I was thinking of writing a spin-off involving the Dursleys and the Late One Night world. What do you think? Would you like me to do that?