Before I begin this chapter I just want to say that I know that my grammar and spelling sucks and I try to catch all mistakes but they do slip through. If you are interested in betaing this story please email me! And don't for one second think that I take honest corrections as flames. I welcome them. They help me grow as a writer, not saying that I wont make the same mistake again but they do make me aware of them so that I can catch them when they do happen.

Disclaimer: J.K Rowlings lawyers hold guns to authors head I in no way own Harry Potter. guns are lowered and lawyers leave

An hour later found Hermione laying on the sofa in the sitting room reading a copy of The Phantom Of The Opera that she had found on one of Severus's many bookshelves. As she was getting to the part about the grasshopper and the scorpion a knock came on the chamber door.

"You don't have to knock Sev, you live here" Hermione chuckled.

But when the door opened it wasn't Severus. Instead in walked a curvy women of about 40 with long jet black hair and black eyes.

"I think you might have been expecting my dear baby brother." The women chuckled as she walked over to where Hermione was laying and set a medical bag on the ornate coffee table.

She extended a hand "My names Constance Lupin. But you can call me Connie." she smiled.

Hermione shook her head with a confused look on her face "Lupin as in Remus Lupin?"

"I'm married to his brother Justin."

"Oh" Hermione frowned "I didn't know he had a brother."

Constance gave an exasperated sigh "Most don't. To be truthful Justin and Remus don't really get along. Remus was not happy when Justin married a Snape. The last time they saw each other they had a duel and I had to re-furnish my drawing room." Constance went digging in her medical bag and pulled out a few potion vials, a clipboard and quill, and her wand.

"Now before I start the exam I need to get some background information." She picked up the clipboard and quill.

"Okay" Hermione agreed

"Full name?"

"Hermione Jane Granger"

"Age?"

"18"

"First pregnancy...yes" Constance checked the question off without waiting for a reply.

"Do you smoke?"

"No"

"Drink?"

"No"

"Name of primary mediwitch or wizard?"

"I don't have one, I went to a muggle doctor." Hermione replied

"Now sweetheart I know this must be hard for you, Dumbledore told me what happened." Constance gave her a kind smile. "But I must ask are you thinking of aborting this pregnancy? Because if you are I can preform the procedure with just a simple potion and wave of my wand. No one would think less of you."

Hermione wrapped her arms around her stomach in a protective gesture. "No, never. This baby means too much to me."

"And me as well." Said a voice both women recognized at once.

"Hello Severus" Hermione said but did not dare get up and greet him like she wanted to in front of Constance.

But Severus had other ideas. He walked right up to her and kissed her on the lips. "Hello love. Your stuff should be in our bedroom as we speak."

He turned to Constance who's mouth was hanging open. "hello Connie. How are Justin and the children?" He smirked

Constance pointed at Severus "You" than she pointed at Hermione "and you...are together?"

"So you finally figured out that two plus two equals four very good." Severus's smirk grew wider.

"Finally!" Constance squealed jumping up and down " I was worried you would never find someone. But you didn't find just anyone you found the woman who helped Harry Potter defeat the Dark Lord! And I am getting a niece or nephew. Oh this is wonderful!"

Hermione's eyes filled with tears at the mention of Harry's name and she said quickly. "I need a glass of water." Ignoring the fact that she was only wearing Severus's green silk night shirt, she pushed the blanket aside and made her way to the small kitchen of the chambers. She heard Severus snap "Damn it Connie!" as she opened the cabinet for a glass. She filled it at the serpent tap and took a small sip. She took a few minutes to compose herself than went back to the sitting room. Severus met her halfway across the room and wrapped his arms around her hugging her close.

"Are you alright sweetheart?"

"I'm alright Sev, I am just going to have to get used to hearing his name. He is the most famous wizard in the world after all." Hermione replied.

"Be that as it may, it doesn't stop him from being a pile of dragon dung!" Said Constance with a huff. "Who does that to there friends? Honestly! If that boy ever crosses paths with me...oh He better watch out!"

Hermione started laughing "Sev, I really like her."

"Yes well I am awful fond of her myself." Severus smiled.

Constance calmed down a little. "Hermione dear why don't you come and sit down so I can begin the exam. We can find out if it's a boy or a girl."

Hermione went and sat down "It's a boy. We found out last night.

"Oh well we still need to check on his health as well as set up your pre-natal potions." Constance picked up one of the potion vials she has laid out when she had arrived. "Here drink this. It's for those nasty bruises."

Hermione took the vial and downed it in one gulp. Her bruises vanished.

TBC

Next chapter is pure fluff! And coming up soon, Ron's redemption.