Spinner's End. Day. Snape rolled over his body, sleepy. His hand reached for Hermione who slept beside him but she wasn't there.

The spot is empty. He gently opens up his eyes and Hermione nowhere to be seen around the room. Was he rough last night toward her?

When he sees her, when he touches her, he loses his control. His passion toward Hermione makes him forget who he was. He loves Hermione so much, and in the meantime he hurts her.

Last night was rough, he couldn't let her breathe when he was thrusting deep inside her so that she didn't bother to ask him to stop or beg him to stop.

Snape up from bed, naked. Then retreat to the bathroom. Later that moment, he wears his usual robes, heading to the kitchen for breakfast.

Nothing.

Neither Hermione or Eileen are spotted inside the kitchen. Where did these two women he loved go this morning?

And suddenly the door burst open, he walked toward the door and saw Hermione and Eileen entering. In their hand, a grocery bag.

"Good morning, Professor". Hermione learned the kiss corner of his lips. "Hungry?"

"Always. Where have you been?"

Hermione looks over her shoulder where Eileen is standing, then back to Snape.

"Your mum had an appointment with the doctor at the hospital. So, she asked me to accompany her and then we went to the market". She smiled. "I don't want to wake you up.. too innocent to wake".

"Hospital? Appointment during Christmas. Sound odds. What did the doctor say?"

"She's brilliant". Hermione smiles at Eileen. "Recovering. The world will know she has Eileen Snape again. Oh, this evening she and Mrs Janice will spend their time in front of the house. Cup of tea".

Snape frown. "Who the merlin Mrs Janice is?"

"My friend, Severus. Thought you should know that before you go back to Hogwarts. Come. I'm hungry. Your lovely Hermione promised me that she will cook our breakfast".

Late evening. Before Mrs Janice came. Hermione gives Eileen a big hug with thank you for having her in Snape's family.

Eileen whispers to her. "Do make my Severus happy everyday my dear". she nodded. "I'll see you soon again. I can't waited".

Both Snape and Hermione walk to the fireplace, stand in the emerald green flames and travel back to Hogwarts. As they arrive in Snape's room. Hermione feels sad leaving Eileen behind alone. Her eyes are up to Snape.

"I missed her already, Professor".

Snape hugged her with a kiss on her forehead. "We both are".

Hogwarts Castle. Hermione reads the Daily Prophet as she walks alongside Harry.

The headline is gloomy: MORE DISAPPEARANCES.

How is this possible and happens to Harry while she is away with Snape. This is a mental reaction. Poor the Weasley's family.

The Death Eaters burn down the Burrow for their fun. Bloody Death Eaters. "You're lucky you weren't killed. You have to realize who you are, Harry".

"I know who I am, Hermione, alright?" he said sharply, turning to Hermione frowning. "Sorry".

She didn't bother. "So tell me what Arthur said".

"If Dumbledore's traveling places, it's news to the Ministry. But get this.. that night at Borgin & Burkes? It seems Draco was looking at a Vanishing Cabinet".

Frown. "What would Draco want with a Vanishing Cabinet?"

"You tell me".

Hermione frowns again, pondering this. Then... "He looks different, don't you think? Draco. Almost... ill".

"Who could tell the difference?" the two are still walking. "Did you spend your holiday with Snape?"

She nodded. "He introduced me to his mother".

"Snape has his mother? Seriously".

They glance ahead, see Ron and a pouting Lavender. Ron holds a gold chain which spells out My Sweetheart.

"That's...? I better go. I-I.. thought... I think I'm gonna vomit". As Hermione exits, Harry spies Ginny, in an alcove, sitting by as Dean laughs with Seamus.

Hermione hurried into the bathroom. Finding the stall and toilet seat, she vomited as she liked. What is wrong with her? Did she get sick or something? Food poisoning she ate from the Great Hall.

About a minute of vomit. She walked up to the sink. Wash her hand and splash water on her face. She suddenly looked pale. "Oh.. Merlin.."

"Oh merlin..."

Her eyes up. Then she cursed. How possibly she ended up in the second-floor girls' lavatory. The same place she brewed Polyjuice Potion in her second year with Harry and Ron.

It had been out of order ever since a student named Myrtle Warren was killed there. "Nice to see you again here, Granger".

"Fuck off, Myrtle!"

"Not nice". Myrtle floating beside her. "You know.. before you, there's a student running down here vomit exactly the same as yours. The next thing she knew.. she was carrying a child. Having her as a child in Hogwarts. Pathetic isn't it".

Hermione stares at Myrtle's eyes without a word. "No one knows who the father was. Still in mysteries". Myrtle smirking. "Are you with the child too, Granger? That's why you vomit and are so grumpy today". she asked. "It's okay. Dumbledore will help you with that".

"I'm not pregnant! Something I just eat from my holiday vacation and make me sick". she glared. "Go cry over your dead, Myrtle". Hermione bolted out from the bathroom.

Common room. Night. Hermione does her homework while Harry peers at the Marauder's Map. They are the only ones present. She did feel like vomiting again, but she held it under her breath.

"Did you actually expect you could just walk up to Ol' Sluggy and ask him to reveal his deepest, darkest secret? Honestly, Harry, sometimes I think the Daily Prophet should call you the Dim One".

"Nice".

She is rising to go. "You're going to have to persuade him somehow. And now, I'm afraid, you've made it a lot harder".

"Hermione. I think Malfoy's leaving the castle". Hermione stops dead, looks back at Harry. He nods. "I've seen it. Sometimes... sometimes he just disappears off the Map".

"That's... not possible. No one can leave the castle these days. The Map is wrong".

"The Map is never wrong. With you and Snape on the maps.. does it wrong". Hermione frowns, thinking, then shakes her head, turns away. "I'm sorry". muttered as he watched her leave.

Hermione went to her room. She laid flat on the bed, her hand placed on her belly. Her mind messed up.

Pregnant? Am I pregnant with Snape's baby.. impossible.

The next day. Hermione felt something trying to crawl out from her belly then through her throat, she jumped off of the bed running toward the bathroom.

Vomit again.

Is like morning sickness to her. And she feels more hungry than before. Need something sweet, something with fats, calories and high cholesterol.

She needs chocolate milk served for her breakfast, noon, evening and night. Everyday.

"Are you alright, Mione. You look horrible and ugly". Hermione nodded to Parvati that she's fine. "Oh. Because you three are best friends. Last night Ron.. someone trying smothering Harry with a powerful love potion. Ron accidently eats Harry's chocolate box laid still on top of his bed. Harry brought Ron to Slughorn's, he tried to help but it was getting worse. Ron spent his time last night at Hospital wing".

Hermione's pale face looks at Parvati. "I'm suggesting you-" as she studied Hermione. "You totally look awful, Mione. Well, in that case if you visit Ron I suggest you need to see Madam Pomfrey for your morning sickness". she chuckles. "It's like you have a baby inside you. Morning sickness. I should go".

"Parvati?'' She stops turning to Hermione. "Nothing.. nothing I'm fine". fake smile, Parvati left the room.

Hospital Wing. Day. Harry, Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, Ginny and a very pale Hermione circle Ron's bed as Madam Pomfrey ministers to him.

Snape noticed how pale she was today. Slughorn sits off to the side, in a chair, looking stunned.

Just then the door burst open. Lavender Brown. "Where is he? Where's my Won-Won! Has he been asking for me?" stopping, glaring daggers. "What's she doing here?"

"Do I need a password from you to visit my best friend?"

"I happen to be his girlfriend".

Hermione rolled her eyes. "So? Everyone could visit. Who cares about your girlfriend anyway! I'm not interested to hear your spoil childish behavior".

"Don't make me laugh. I suppose you want to make up with him now that he's suddenly all interesting".

Hermione sat up. She really wants to vomit again but. "He's been poisoned, you daft dimbo! And for the record, I've never found him interesting you idiot!" she was about to hurl. Ron snorts, stirring.

"Ha! See? He senses my presence. I'm here, Won-Won. I'm here..."

"Er... My... Nee... Er! My! Nee!"

Ron, in a haze, reaches out blindly. Hermione takes his hand. Instantly, he falls unconscious again. Lavender, vibrating with rage, stalks out. Dumbledore beams.

"Ah, to be young and feel love's keen sting. Come, everyone, I think Mr. Weasley is well tended".

As Dumbledore leads the others past Snape glance over her. "Ginny? Ron is your brother". She reaches Ron and hands Ginny. Ginny looks confused. "I don't feel not so good today". She walked past Snape, he followed her behind.

"My love, are you alright?" ask Snape outside the Hospital wing. "Pomfrey is inside, you should see her while you are here". he suggested. She shakes her head no. "What is it?"

She breathed. "I need you a favor. Since you are the only one who can leave this place. I haven't felt so good lately, can you please buy me a pregnancy test? I can't let Pomfrey test me in here, they will find out and ask whose father was".

"Stay in my office and I'll come back with it". he kissed the side of her head. "Go! Now".

Later at noon. Dungeons. Hermione had the sixth pregnancy test Snape bought for her. He bought the test in a pharmacy store and he did not hesitate to grab all different kinds of it. He stood in front of the bathroom door, waiting for the result.

Hear a sound from the inside. The door swung open revealing Hermione with a sixth pregnancy test on her hand. She met his eyes. "Positive". She showed him.

"All of them?" Snape curious, she nodded. "Merlin.. I'm gonna be a father".

"What should we do now, Professor?" she asked him. "My parents.. my friends.. oh my God". Snape cuddles her as she is about to cry. Her hormones begin to act ridiculous, she cries so hard on his robes. "I'm too young to be a mother".

Snape kissed her head, said. "We're in this together my love.. raised the child with love. And we'll be an excellent parent". She looked up at him. "What?"

"I need chocolate milk to be served every day of my meal".

He smiles, kisses her button nose. "That should do". he laid his hand on Hermione's flat belly. Proud. He was going to be proud but in the meantime he was worried.

What if the Dark Lord finds out?

"I'll ask the Elf to serve you chocolate milk for you. Anything you need, you must through me first. You understand?" she nodded. "We should be proud of what we create on Christmas miracle".

Both sighs. A child.