A/N: So this is part two of the last chapter basically. I hope everyone is looking forward to some happy moments. This chapter is full of them, plus Remus gets to see revenge exacted on two people he so hates in this world. Also Warning: Mature Content Ahead ;)
Chapter 39
Hermione sat outside in her robes and several layers with a wide array of potions and salves in hand. She wasn't sure what kind of condition Severus might appear in and she wanted to be prepared to help him in any way possible.
The door behind her opened and she saw Ginny step out hold two mugs, "Hermione, you really shouldn't be out here."
"I know, but I want to be here when he arrives."
"Which is why George sent me out here with some hot tea, he wanted to make sure you kept warm and he also said that you needed to pay up."
Hermione chuckled, she did owe George. Ginny took a seat next to Hermione, handing her a cup of tea while taking a sip of her own.
"Thank you."
Her time here had been relatively peaceful. Ron had actually left and went to stay with Bill and Fleur. Molly had been simply wonderful, actually helping Hermione learn some helpful ways to sleep and giving her a book of baby names.
Hermione sighed, staring into the cold. It was only half past seven, and he hadn't said when he would be arriving.
"You know, he's been so busy, I bet he's out buying you a present right now."
Maybe, Hermione thought to herself. Still, she worried. Ginny had no clue how bad things could get.
And then she heard it, sloshing through the water, And she stood up, running, forgetting about the tea she held. She saw Severus, drudging through the water, probably swearing under his breath.
"Severus," Hermione said as she stopped, gasping for air, running was much harder on her now, "Are you okay?"
He smiled, and held back a laugh, stepping towards her and embracing her in a hug, "Yes, I am safe, now let's get inside where it's warm because I might approve of the measures they go to for safety, water and winter do not mix well."
She took her husband's arm and led him back to the Burrow.
"OH SEVERUS!"
Molly opened the door, bringing the couple into a warm embrace, and Hermione tried not to laugh at Severus' obvious discomfort.
"You're just in time for supper, now come in, Hermione can show you to your room, get comfortable and make yourself at home."
The words were so genuine, Hermione still had trouble believing them.
"I swear that woman has a secret agenda," Severus said as he lay back on the bed after a night of talking.
They were occupying Percy's room since he had all but disowned the family and he kept it perfectly clean. The bed had been charmed to fit them, and her growing stomach, comfortably.
"You mean other than making sure that you gain as much weight as I have?"
Severus chuckled, taking Hermione's left hand and staring at the now so ironic ring.
"Hermione, I want to share a family tradition with you," He spoke softly as he dropped her hand and walked over to their wardrobe, reaching into his robe pockets, "Every year, after dinner, the one good thing I can remember, was seeing my father give my mother a secret present on Christmas eve. It's one of the few happy memories I have of my childhood. So I wanted to share that with you."
He held out a small box, wrapped and even topped with a bow.
"Severus," Hermione gasped, sitting on the bed, "but I-"
"Hermione, you did not have to know this was going to happen, and you did not have to get me anything. This is for you, from me," He said as he placed it her hand, "Now please, open it."
She did as she was told, carefully removing the bow and turning it over finding the edge of the wrapping paper. Severus laughed at her attempt to be neat and watched her. Inside the box lay a silver chain bracelet that had held a silver snake with emerald eyes, a golden lion with ruby eyes, and in the middle a baby carriage with almost a pink blanket charmed to look like satin.
"Severus, it's beautiful."
He took the bracelet from its resting place and linked it around her wrist. And when he went to pull his hand, she grabbed his wrist and pulled him close and kissed him. She placed her hands on either side of his face, pulling him closer and deepening the kiss when he finally responded. This time she wasn't going to fail.
Severus remembered how she acted the night of the play, and realized what she was trying again. He pulled away, not sure what to do.
"Hermione, stop."
"Why? Why, Severus, do you not want me?"
"Hermione, you have no idea how much I want you."
Tears were forming in her eyes, "Is it because I'm pregnant?"
"No, that's not why. You are radiant, Hermione."
"Then why do you keep rejecting me? Last time you said it was because I wasn't emotionally ready and you wanted us to work on our relationship. I AM ready. And we HAVE worked on our relationship. I've been fighting back pouncing you in bed."
"Hermione, I don't want you to get attached. I don't want you to get hurt if everything goes wrong."
"Severus, you have given me a chance at having children, one I almost thought would never happen. You are the father of my child, and I really want you to be apart of her life, and I want us to be able to enjoy the life we already have together. We may only get a few moments, or days, or weeks with her before everything goes to hell. So for one fucking night Severus, I want to be with my husband the way a married couple should be. Severus, I just want to be with you."
Severus heard the sincerity in her voice and he so wanted to be with her. For once in his life, he was going to do what he wanted. He kissed her, deeply, gently pushing her back onto the pillows. She responded in kind, reaching up and entwining her fingers through his hair. Her teeth just grazed his lip, causing him to intake a deep, sharp breath.
Severus used a hand to grab her hair, pulling ever so slightly, as she took his lip between her teeth and pulling ever so slightly. He pulled away from the kiss, looking into her eyes as she moved her hands to his chest, unbuttoning his shirt slowly. He slid his free hand down to the edge of her shirt, slowly riding it up, enjoying her silky soft skin.
He only stopped when she tried to push his shirt away, so that he could take it off. She marveled at his pale chest, tracing some of his scars lightly with her finger before removing her own shirt, revealing that she was not in fact wearing a bra, an easy feat given that she hid away under her robes so much, and he caressed her breasts softly and gently, and leaned down to kiss one, just on the nipple, and she gasped. He in turn kissed the other, eliciting another gasp. He kissed down her body, softly and gently until he got to her slacks as he began to pull them down, along with her panties.
"Severus, kiss me," She begged in a breathless manner.
He obliged, kissing her deeply, entwining one hand in her hair once more, sliding his other hand down her body, his fingers barely brushing her opening. She moaned softly into his mouth, moving her hips forward. He gently slid one finger, followed by a second into her as she gasped, biting on his lip once more. He slowly and steadily pleasured her with his fingers, and began to kiss her neck, listening to her moans.
"Evanesco," Hermione managed to call out, vanishing Severus' remaining clothing, making them equally naked.
He bit gently at her neck, groaning softly as she continued to press her hips to his hand and her walls tighten around his fingers. She weaved her fingers through his hair, pulling him back to her for a kiss.
"Severus," She said between kisses, "please, take me."
He groaned into her mouth at the thought and removed his fingers, placing himself at her entrance instead. This wasn't like before, this was entirely about them, about being with her. No potions, no spells, no one watching and no one forcing them to. This was because in this moment he wanted her and she, more importantly, wanted him. They wanted each other. And as he slowly entered into her body, for the first time since they were together, they became one. He moaned, tightening her grip on his hair, pulling him as close as she could as he slowly pushed in.
Slowly, they began moving together as one, her hands had found their way to his back, where her nails clawed, leaving their mark as they reached farther into ecstasy. Their passion grew and mounted. Severus groaned as she tightened around him and he felt himself reaching that edge, but he had the stamina to keep going until she reached it with him.
She gripped at his back even tighter, accidentally drawing blood as her voice pitch got higher and she called out, "Severus!"
Her whole body quivered, and he held her tighter and came with her, making sure that when he collapsed, he rolled to the side so he didn't hurt her or the baby. She curled up next to him and he wrapped his arm around her, holding her close. She fell asleep quickly and he lifted her from the bed only so that he could pull the covers back for them to lie under. He kissed her stomach before covering her and then kissed her forehead.
"I love you, Hermione Jean Snape."
Hermione woke Christmas morning in Severus' arms completely naked. Last night hadn't been a dream. She sighed happily and nestled up closer to his warm body. He looked peaceful for once, and she wished that they could stay there in that moment forever. But it ended with a loud knocking on their door, stirring him from his sleep.
"Hermione! Severus! Wake up, it's Christmas, time for breakfast," Ginny called from outside."
"Just a minute Gin!"
Severus sat up, just sitting there. Hermione giggled at his obvious lack of morning functionality.
"Hello? Is anyone awake in there? I'm coming in."
"Shite! I forgot about the silence charm."
Hermione cancelled her charm, "Ginny do NOT come in here!"
Hermione heard the foot steps run off and she turned to Severus, "It's time to go down stairs. I want to see their reactions to their gifts before we leave for the Malfoy's."
Severus scratched his head before getting out of bed. Hermione just sat there staring at him. He noticed her staring as he grabbed for his usual black dress pants.
"Something amuse you, Mrs. Snape," He said in his usual sarcastic tone but with a smirk on his face.
"Just admiring my naked husband and hoping that he doesn't grab a white shirt."
"And what color should I wear?"
"Oh, that green one."
He sighed and grabbed the green shirt and put it on, leaving it unbuttoned. And he slid on a pair of boxers and his usual black dress pants before walking over and kissing her.
"You don't get me back in bed again before the day ends."
"Well if you don't get up and get dressed, I won't have to try."
"I just don't know what to wear. Nothing fits right anymore and I'm sick of wearing empire waists."
He kissed her one more time, "Maybe because you're sick of hiding the fact that you're pregnant. No robes today either."
Hermione sighed and got up, she had a long sleeve dress that was still an empire wait but wouldn't hide her bump. They walked down stairs together, Hermione still feeling incredibly happy from the previous night.
"So we heard the dungeon bat got laid last. Poor Ginny got stuck with wake up duty this year," George shouted as they took their seats. Hermione blushed and shot Ginny a glare, knowing she couldn't keep her mouth shut.
"I assure you Mr. Weasley, whether or not I have gotten laid, it does not affect anyone here."
"Which explains that bump hiding under my dress," Hermione teased.
Everyone ate breakfast and talked and laughed and cheered. And when the plates were empty, Hermione was the first to jump from her seat and demand everyone open presents.
Everyone exchanged gifts, and Hermione was pleasantly surprised to see that Severus had gotten everyone a gift as well.
Hermione watched with a smile as everyone opened their gifts, after demanding that Remus open her gift last. Mrs. Weasley appreciated the multiple books on knitting patterns, everything from blankets to stuffed animals. Everyone laughed when Fred and George opened their gag gifts, and they both hugged her when she explained that she wanted to see them take the muggle pranks and turn them into wizarding ones (she really wanted to see the snakes in a can joke). Arthur almost fainted at the rubber ducks and wheezed over the book on muggle inventions, including the rubber duck. Ginny totally wigged at her new quidditch gloves and her own practice quidditch set. Tonks loved having the books on "How to Raise a Born Werewolf" and "Raising a Metamorphmagi Child." She almost dropped them at least five times as she stood up jumping in excitement, as the books themselves were really hard to find.
For Severus she had gotten some cuff links that had his initials and were green and silver. She had also gotten him some very hard to find potions ingredients that she had found by wandering in the Forbidden forest and asking Hagrid for a little help. He kissed her, and asked where she got it all, but she refused to answer.
From everyone else she had gotten the typical Weasley sweater, although it would fit her more than her old ones did now, a new set of quills from Ginny who claimed it was because she was sure she needed them, and a pygmy puff, that George said was really for the baby. Severus rolled his eyes, muttering how an infant did not need such a ridiculous pet, but Hermione nudged him.
To add on to her beautiful charm bracelet, Severus opened a tab at a "mothers-to-be" boutique that had everything for "baby and mommy" which he said with great annoyance, she assumed towards the person who worked there, but it was a sweet gesture.
"Alright, now what's this big present that you have for Remus," Tonks asked, more in a curious manner than jealous.
Hermione handed the larger part of the present first, and when Remus saw the Pensieve, he was puzzled.
"These go with it," Hermione said as she handed him the vials, "I know it's not the most conventional present but I wanted you to see this. And this one should be first."
Remus looked at her, questioning in his mind what the vial could contain given that Hermione had labeled it perfectly Wormtail.
Everyone waited, as Remus watched Hermione's memory, wondering what it held and why she wanted so much for Remus to see it. When he "exited" the pensieve, he looked at Hermione, with a very grim look.
"Did that really happen?"
Hermione nodded, as Remus looked at the second vial in his hand, labeled Bellatrix.
"And this one."
Hermione nodded again.
For the first time in a long time, the worry on Remus' face dissipated and he smiled a real genuine smile. He crossed the room and pulled Hermione into a hug before turning around and hugging his wife, laughing with joy.
Molly looked at Hermione, lost, "What is in those memories."
"Me. Torturing Peter Pettigrew and Bellatrix Lestrange."
A/N 2: Hope you enjoyed the smut (I'm really not that great at writing it. I might need to outsource it lol). And I hope you enjoyed the update. And I'll update again as soon as possible.