AN: You will probably be getting a lot of updates soon. I am taking a leave of absences from college to help take care of my mom who may end up needing back surgery. I am actually looking for a new beta so if you are willing to put up with me please email me. I believe my email is posted but if not it will be at the end of the chapter. Enjoy.

Severus walked into the office not bothering to knock. "Albus I need to talk to you."

"Severus my boy, what a surprise I usually don't see you in my office everyday," Dumbledore stood up, "Now what do you need to talk about."

"With Ms. Granger's condition there has been some problems." Severus sat down on one of the arm chairs. "Pop came up with an idea. I don't like it but if she is kicked out of our world she will be killed."

"Ah yes, with Ms. Granger being with child she needs to get permission to study magic," Dumbledore sat down. "What did Pop come up with?"

"He believes that I should marry her to keep her here." Severus slid down in his chair. "Marriage is forever. Ms. Granger is not going to want to be stuck with me forever."

"I think Pop is right Severus" Dumbledore smiled. "I am sure Ms. Granger will understand. I will do the ceremony myself. I just need to know when, plus given time I am sure you could convince Ms. Granger to give you a blood heir."

"And what happens if I die during the war? I will be leaving her in more danger then before." Severus looked at the older man. "What is she supposed to do then?"

"It's simple, I will put you under a secret keeper as well. If that may be the case." Dumbledore replied, " I will just need you to tell me if things get out of hand."

"I don't think the Dark Lord would like that at all. He will still want me to go to meetings. Plus I want my class to be taught by me."

"I will put a block on Hogwarts just like the Dursley's"

"And what about Draco, he is a conformed Death Eater. He will talk to others."

"Draco will not be a problem, now that his father is back he doesn't seem to be getting as much attention as before."

"That doesn't mean anything, he would rat me out just to get high ranking like his bastard of a father."

"Not if he was your secret keeper."

"Draco would never be my secret keeper. He wants to be just like his father."

"He knows Ms. Granger is alive, and he has an idea where she is at. He is also not the one that attacked her."

"I want to talk to him first. I don't believe he would be willing to do this for me when he doesn't like me."

"Alright, I'm sorry to cut this short but I have another meeting. Please let me know what day you wish to be married."

Severus stood up, "Of course Headmaster" Walking over to the fire place he called out his destination.

Hermione sat at the table sipping tea. She had finally started coming to terms with the fact that she was pregnant. The only thing that was bothering her was the fact she would now have to leave the Wizarding world. Shaking her head she cleared the thought and went back to her tea.

She looked around the room and into the living room, she had been quite busy today. She fixed the study, it was now a deep forest green with black wood furniture. All of Severus' awards now hung on the wall and his desk chair was replaced to one she had seen in a muggle magazine. It was black leather with green stitching and it looked perfect in the room.

The dinning room was a light gold colour with mahogany table and chairs. The china cabinet was the same mahogany, it was etched with gold leaves. It held two sets of china, those of Severus' family and those of hers. Laying on the floor was an authentic oriental rug.

Severus' room had given her the most problem. No matter what colour she put on the wall she just didn't see Severus. She tried greens, dark blues, grays, browns, reds and nothing seemed to say Severus. Finally she decided on a cream colour. It was simple and with the right furniture could really make the room stand out. The furniture was a deep brown, and on the bed was a white duvet cover with a bold dark brown stripe down the middle. It matched the fabric on the chair in the corner. Hermione found a few black and white pictures from around the house, which she put on the nightstand. All she needed now was the word from Severus whether he liked it or not.

Closing her eyes she felt tired. Dinner was almost done and Severus was coming home soon. Hermione was a little nervous, she knew that if he had to talk to Dumbledore it was serious. Tears began to fall from her eyes again.

Severus stepped through the floo. He was not ready to tell Hermione what Albus had decided. Walking towards the kitchen he heard her crying. "Hermione what's wrong?"

"You want me to abort the baby don't you?" Hermione breathed out, grabbing her handkerchief and blowing her nose. "That the only thing I could think of that you would need to talk to Dumbledore for."

Severus grabbed her handkerchief and wiped her eyes. "No that's not it at all I would never ask anyone to kill an innocent child. If that is what you want I will make the potion, but I won't never ask it of you." Lifting up her chin he looked at her. "Lets have dinner, then we will talk about what Dumbledore and I have decided."

Hermione nodded, "Alright lets eat, Pop has been working like crazy."

Severus nodded in agreement, "He is a good cook." Severus helped Hermione to her feet. "Come, there is a lot to talk about."

Walking behind Severus she followed him into the dinning room. "I hope you like what I did."

Opening the double doors Severus took a quick look around. "How did I know you would choose a Gryffindor colour?"

"I can change it if you don't like it." Hermione looked down at the floor.

Severus walked in "Actually I do like it, it's not like it's bleeding Gryffindor. Is this your china? I have never seen these before."

Hermione smiled, "Yes, they were my mom's. My dad didn't seem to want to keep them. They aren't that feminine are they?"

Severus picked up the dinner plate. He began to look at the blue and gold rimmed plate. After a moment his eyebrows knit together. "Why are there flowers on it? If you don't think that is feminine it must be a muggle thing."

Hermione laughed, "Yeah I guess your right it is a muggle thing. If you wish we can eat off of yours I just needed a place to put mine."

Severus put the plate back and grabbed two of his. "We will use yours tomorrow, lets eat I'm hungry." He placed the plates down across from each other. "Lets eat then we can go into the living room for dessert and we can talk then too."

They ate dinner in silence, Pop had done a wonderful job with the Sole. The flavor of the lemon was perfectly paired with the actual flavor of the fish. The potatoes were served with butter and chives and the peas were cooked to perfection.

Hermione went to pick up her plate when Snap stopped her.

"Snaps turn for dishes Misses, if Misses wishes Misses can do tomorrow." Snap picked up Severus' plate also. "Would Misses like that?"

"Yes I would, alright so I do dishes on Thursday?" Hermione looked down at the elf.

"Yes, Misses is Thursdays, Snap tell others. Dessert is in the sitting room" Snap vanished with the dirty plates.

"Come Hermione it's time we talked. What I am going to tell you is going to be a lot to take in." Severus led the way into the sitting room.

Hermione sat down and began to prepare her tea. Carefully Hermione began thinking about the charms she would be learning had she stayed at school. Hermione's hand touched the spoon the cup began to float. As she brought her hand back the cup sat there floating in air.

"How did you do that?" Severus asked looking at the cup. "You never told me you knew wand less magic."

As soon as Hermione looked at her teacup it stopped floating and crashed onto the floor. "I never knew I could do that." Hermione got off the couch and walked into the kitchen and grabbed the dish towel.

"I don't understand why you just don't use magic." Severus was pouring Hermione another cup of tea. "I already cleaned it up, sit down we have a lot to talk about."

Hermione put the towel on the back of the couch and sat back down. Again she prepared her tea. " Alright begin."

"With everything that's been going on, the Headmaster has decided that we should get married. He believes that are you are needed for the war even though you will not be fighting."

Hermione's eyes widened, "Professor Dumbledore wants me to marry one of my Professor; I can't marry you I'm underage."

"Your pregnant it cancels the underage problem. Plus as of September first you have not been my student. I will admit I don't like the idea of marrying some one as young as you expecally since I am part of this war. I might not make it through, I want you to know that. Do you need some time to think about this I know it's a lot to take in."

Hermione looked up at Severus. " This is a lot to take in. When do you need to know the answer?"

"Soon, but I know you need time. There is a dress in your room it was my mother's. There is a charm on it to fit the wearer. If there is anything you need me to get for you let me know." Severus got up, "I might have to be put under a secret keeper just like you. If that is the case I need to get it done soon so that I can get everything ready."

"Why don't we just get married tonight, I know it's soon but the longer I wait the more I will think about it. If it is too soon let me know."

Severus thought about it for a moment. "I guess it cold work, I will get in touch with Albus and let him know. If you change your mind let me know soon." Severus got up from the couch, "By the way you are of age, you used a time turner in your third year."

Hermione got up from the couch and began making her way to her room. Laying on her bed was a white and gold dress. Hermione couldn't help but touch it. The top bodice was pure silk, the corset was done with gold. The gold ribbon ran on both the front and back.

The skirt of the dress was white crushed velvet. The dress it's self looked like it was something the ancient Greeks would wear. Next to the dress was a list of things she had to do before she could put the dress on. Hermione picked up the list and began to read it:

Hermione,

I know this is all new to you so I thought this would help. Call Krispie for anything you can't do with out magic.

Severus

In a warm bath add the vials of lavender and vanilla. Soak in the water for at least twenty minutes. You may wash your hair if you would like.

You must be clean shaven. Normally it's a lot more then your legs but that choice is up to you.

You must dry everything with a towel, that includes your hair.

Hair must be down and flowers arranged in them. Ask Krispie for help.

No make up, since you don't normally wear any it's shouldn't be a problem

Since this is a hand fasting you may not wear any undergarments or shoes.

You must be ready by 11:30 since we will be married at midnight. If you have any questions come see me.