Someone You Loved
Chapter 4 - Godfather
The next morning Hermione was greeted by her two children climbing into bed with her and before she could even wish them a good morning her eldest child by 8 minutes piped up.
'That man was here last night.' Silas said as he looked at his mother who was just barely awake.
'Ummm….' Hermione tried quickly to think of something to say but before she could speak her daughter piped up.
'He was here. I saw him. He has the same name as us.' She replied with a huge smile. 'He's called Mr. Snape.'
'Professor Snape Darling.' Hermione replied pulling herself up to learn against her grey headboard.
'Why does he have the same name as us Mummy?' Piper asked.
'Well darling that is a story for another time.' Hermione said as she pushed her two children out of the bed and stood up. 'Come on, let's get you breakfast.'
At Malfoy Manor Severus made his way down to the family dining room to be greeted by the entire Malfoy Family.
'Good morning Severus. Did you sleep well?' Narcissa asked as she poured a cup of coffee for Severus.
'I don't think he did Mother.' Draco said as he looked towards Severus.
'Thank you Draco, you are correct.' Severus said as he sat down at the table. 'Where is your wife this morning?'
'Difficult night with the baby so they are resting.' Draco replied.
Severus nodded and began to drink his coffee.
'Did you visit Ms. Granger last night?' Lucius asked as he placed his newspaper down on the table.
'I did.' Severus advised.
'Do I have to pry it out of you Severus?' Lucius asked as his dark friend glared at him.
'Ms. Granger's children, her twins are mine.' He replied. 'She gave them my name.'
'She did?' Narcissa exclaimed as she smiled.
'Well…they go by Granger-Snape.' Severus replied as he tucked into his breakfast.
'Who would have thought it.' Draco said shaking his head with the news.
Hermione sat and watched her two children play with their toys on the living room floor. She had already been asked three times since 7am whom Mr. Snape was she knew she could not keep putting it off.
'Uncle Harry!' the children screamed as Harry stepped out of the floo.
'Harry.' Hermione said as she stood up. 'How are you?' He said hugging his friend with the twins clinging onto his legs.
'I'm fine.' She replied knowing she couldn't say much in front of the inquisitive twins.
'Right you two, why don't you go up to Silas' bedroom and play for a second whilst I talk to your mummy about boring adult things.' Harry said ushering the children.
'Can't we stay Uncle Harry?' Silas asked.
'I'll come find you in a minute.' He said as he pushed the children towards the stairs.
'You promise Uncle Harry?' Piper asked her adored Uncle.
'I promise sweetheart.' Harry said to his goddaughter who rushed off upstairs.
'Oh Harry.' Hermione said as she sat down on the sofa.
Harry rushed to her side and gathered Hermione into his arms.
Hermione cried against Harry for a few minutes before she composed herself. 'He came here last night.' She mumbled.
'What did he say?' Harry asked his friend.
'He wants to be part of their life.' Hermione said as another tear ran down her face.
'That's good isn't it?' Harry said wiping Hermione's tears.
'Of course it is, I just feel like I let them down for not trying harder to tell him sooner.' Hermione said.
'Hermione.' Harry said sighing. 'You were so young and you had so much to contend with. You are an amazing mother.'
Hermione nodded. 'Piper came downstairs last night when he was here. She told him that they have the same names.'
'What did he say?' Harry asked.
'He was shocked. I don't think he expected me to give them his surname after…well after everything.' Hermione replied. 'All morning they've been asking why.'
'Are you going to tell them?' he asked.
'I'm going to have to Harry.' Hermione replied as she looked towards the fire. 'I was thinking of asking him to come here tomorrow to meet them.'
'Why don't you let me go and speak with him?' Harry stated to his friend.
'Oh Harry.' Hermione said as she looked at Harry's green eyes. 'I couldn't ask that of you.'
'Their my god-children, I owe it to them.' Harry said kissing his friend's head.
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