AN: Well I just acquired a new beta. And I am hoping to keep her. She seems like she is going to keep me in check. Well it's present time!!!!

When Harry and Severus opened the door leading into the living room they were shocked. Albus was sitting in front of the tree with his hat that was now twinkling on his head, and Hermione was bouncing on the couch.

"We didn't miss anything did we?" Harry asked taking a seat on the arm chair by the tree.

"Nope we were waiting for you guys to join us. But now that you are here lets start opening them. I am so excited, hurry up Severus sit next to me." Hermione stopped bouncing and looked over at him. "Come on Severus I want to open presents."

Severus shook his head and sat down next to his bouncing wife. "Alright lets get this started."

"Harry I found a present with your name on it" Albus held up the first gift from under the tree.

Harry walked past Severus and plopped down onto the love seat. "Who is it from?"

"Hermione I do believe" Albus handed over the gift. "Here is one for you Severus."

Harry opened the gift. "You couldn't forget about this could you?" Harry pulled out the Mountain Troll ornament with a wand sticking out of it's nose. "I love it, I can't wait till I have my own tree it will make a great addition to my seven other ones." Harry got up and hugged Hermione. "Thank you so much."

Hermione smiled, "I'm glad you like it."

"What the hell is this?" Severus asked pulling a very small pair socks out of the box. "These will never fit."

"They are baby socks Severus." Hermione leaned over to look at them. "I think they are so cute Albus. Thank you so much." Hermione took one of the blue and silver socks in her hand. Little gold stars were twinkling keeping the socks warm. "They have a warming spell built right in. How practical."

"Hermione you are next. This one is from Mr. Longbottom." Albus handed her the small box. "We will need the box back when your done so we can charm it for your grave. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Weasley also sent you one."

Hermione took the box, turning it over slightly. "He really didn't need to get me anything. To them I died, I just don't understand this." Opening the box her mouth fell open. "I love it." She pulled out the small charm bracelet. "Its got a little cat and a book. Oh it's a wand box. Severus help me put it on." Hermione moved closer towards him and held out both her wrist and the bracelet.

Severus took the bracelet and unclasped it leaning over he placed it around her wrist. "Longbottom had a good idea, now you will always have you wand on you." Clasping it together he held her hand.

"I'm next, this one is from Hermione." Albus opened the silver and gold wrapped box. Pulling back the tissue he laughed. "This is brilliant." Pulling out the Willy Wonka ornament he looked at it for a minute before looking up at Hermione. "What is it?"

Harry spoke first, "It a muggle movie and candy company. They are making lemon drops. You can either put it on a tree or I guess your desk."

"Its brilliant, it's better then the socks Severus gave me. Thank you Hermione."

" You haven't opened my gift yet, how do you know they aren't better." Severus asked looking at the headmaster.

"Because I picked them out last year for you." Albus picked up another gift. "Ah Severus this one is for you." He carefully handed him the red and gold wrapped gift.

Taking it Severus looked for a name, "Who is this from?"

"Me professor, I figured since I was going to be coming here for the Holidays that I should bring you a gift also. It is only fair." Harry took the gift that Albus was giving him. "I saw it in the store window and thought you would find it useful."

Severus looked at the gift again, shaking it hard. "I didn't require a gift Potter. I hope this wasn't bought out of pity."

"No it's not Professor, I really thought you would like it." Harry looked at the socks in his hand. "Thank you Headmaster, they are really neat."

"Just open it already Severus, I want to see what it is." Hermione moved closer to her husband.

"Alright," Severus took the paper off carefully, know it would piss off his young wife. Opening the box he took out the black silk bag and looked at it cautiously/

"You have to open the bag Severus, I don't think Harry would just buy you a silk bag." Hermione moved in closer, wanting to get a good look at what Harry got him.

Severus opened the bag dropping the items into his lap.

"Wow Severus they are beautiful" Hermione's hand went to pick one of the glass vials. "I would be careful with these Severus I bet they would break easily."

"Actually I had them spelled so that they wouldn't break. A troll could stand on one of those and it wouldn't even crack." Harry looked at the item in his hand, it was a gift from Dobby, and he had no idea what it was.

Severus picked up one of the vials and turned it into his hand. 'S.S Potion Master' was etched in the glass. Pulling his arm back he threw it against the fire place.

Hermione jumped up and ran over towards where he had thrown it, "Why the hell did you do that? You could have broken it in front of Harry that's just rude."

"I wanted to see if Potter was correct and he was." Severus replied sticking his hand out for the vial.

Hermione walked back to the couch holding the vial as if it would break in her hands. Placing it in Severus' hand she sat back down.

"Wonderful gift Severus," Albus said shaking a gift before he began to open it.

"You will most likely never hear this from me again Potter," Severus extended his hand to Harry. "Thank you."

Harry shook his hand, "Your welcome Professor."

"Hermione this one is for you from Dean Thomas." Albus handed her the blue box, "I am going to need the box from this one too."

Hermione nodded and took the box. "I never give anything to Dean. I wonder why he gave me a gift this year." Removing the lid she smiled. "It's a muggle pen." Pulling it out of the box she showed everyone.

The pen was maroon with gold accents. H.J. Granger was engraved on the side with gold. A little book sat next to her name.

"I love it, it's so simple but so personal." Hermione put the pen on the table and handed the empty box to the Headmaster. "I never want to see my grave, or any part of my funeral. I think it's just so creepy just talking about it."

"Understandable" Severus opened his yearly pair of socks. Albus was getting smart, this year his socks were black and green and said 'Snape' on them.

Albus handed Hermione her next gift. "I believe this one is from Mr. Weasley."

Looking down at the oddly shaped gift she sighed. "I didn't get him anything this year." Pulling the paper away she cried. "Crookshanks." Ripping the paper completely off she pulled out the large stuffed animal. "Oh my god, where did he get this?" A note fell from her lap where the paper sat.

Severus picked it up and quickly reading it he handed it over to her. "I believe this is yours."

Hermione,

I am sorry or everything I said last time I saw you. I can't believe everyone was hiding this from me. I hope you can forgive me soon. I saw Crookshanks in the store and thought of the baby. Hope to hear from you soon.

Ron

Hermione closed her eyes, tears falling freely. "Its for the baby, he actually accepts that it wasn't my fault." Cuddling the cat she placed the note on the table. "I'm sorry I shouldn't be crying."

Severus pulled out his handkerchief. Handing it over to her he cleared his throat. "No you shouldn't it's the holidays. There is no need to cry." Rubbing her back he waited until she stopped crying.

"Severus would you like your gift from Hermione?" Albus asked, "It quite heavy."

Hermione stopped crying at once. "Open it, open it. It was so hard for me not to tell you what it was."

"Alright give it here." Severus sat up and took the box. "What the hell is this?"

"Open it and find out" Hermione wiped her eyes. "I couldn't help it I had to buy it when I saw it."

Severus pulled the paper away. Opening the box his eyes widened. "Where did you find this?"

"In the chemistry section of a muggle used book store." Hermione moved closer, "I knew you didn't have this one."

Severus pulled out the heavy tome. "Is this the original?"

"Yes, I did the spell to check after I got it back here. I can't believe muggles would sell something so sacred in our world. I don't think they knew what it was." Hermione smiled, "Do you like it?"

Severus turned the tome over, "I love it, I didn't think this was still around."

Hermione looked down at the tome 'Potions of the Ancient World: From Early Ancient Egypt to the Medieval Times' "I found it by accident, I was looking for a new book for me."

Severus placed the tome on the table. Turning towards Hermione he hugged her. "Thank you, it's the best gift I have ever gotten." Pulling back he kissed her.

"Severus you might want to wait we leave for that," Albus smiled up at the two.

Severus pulled back from his now pink wife. "Get on with it already Albus."

Hermione smiled, "I'm glad you like it."

"Hermione this is the last one with your name on it, the others are from the staff. They heard that Severus has finally taken a wife and that they are expecting their first baby. They send their best wished and hope their gifts will be accepted." Albus handed Hermione the dark green wrapped box.

"It's from me" Severus said shaking his head. "It won't be as great of a gift as you got me. I couldn't come up with anything to get you."

"Would you let me open it first? And let me decided if it's better or not?" Hermione carefully began to open the small package.

"Severus it's beautiful" Hermione pulled out a necklace with a small time turner shaped pendent. Instead of sand in the hourglass there were two stones. One was a Sapphire for Hermione's birthday and the other one was an Emerald for the baby.

"I love it Severus, help me put it on." Hermione handed the necklace over and turned around. "Severus thank you so much, it's beautiful."

Severus unclasped the time turner and placed it around her neck. "Could you lift your hair, I don't want it to get caught." He waited until she had most of it pulled up, a side for a few strands. Clasping the ends together he kissed her neck. "You may let it go now."

"Why don't we all open the rest. It will take forever if we do it ourselves." Hermione let her hair fall. "What do you think Severus?"

"I want to get this done. I would like to read some of my book and spend some time with my wife." Severus began to stand.

"Master, Pop will get gifts." Pop appeared in front of the tree. "Master should sit with Mistress."

Sitting back down he crossed his arms across his chest. He was in a bad mood again. His hair was a mess and he still had yet to shave. Plus the sweater was making him hot and sticky.

After another hour the whole room was covered in wrapping paper and baby items.

"Do we really need all this stuff?" Severus picked up a pack of baby spoons. "The baby won't be able to use them until well after next Christmas."

"Molly though we could use them. I want to put everything away, but I am so tired. I just want to take a nap." Laying her head on Severus' lap she dozed off.

"Hermione wake up…. Miss Granger there is no sleeping in my class WAKE UP THIS INSTANT!" Severus glared down at Hermione. "Miss Granger do not make me repeat myself."

Hermione's eyes popped open and she sat straight up, "I'm sorry Professor. It's a little warm in here and I couldn't help it." Her eyes closed again, and her hand went to her chest. "Severus that was mean. What time is it anyway?"

"Six you have been asleep almost all day. We need to prepare for dinner." Severus helped her up. "The elves cleaned up the room, but only put the baby clothes in the nursery. They left it for you to put away after dinner."

"I can't wait, I still haven't seen it yet. I waited for you to return then we just got so busy we didn't have time to see it." Hermione stretched. "I will be at dinner in a few, I need to use the restroom and change my shirt I am really warm in this." Kissing Severus' cheek she walked down the hall towards their room.

"Professor, I hope I'm not going to piss you off. But you seem less stressed and more relaxed. And actually sir your less scary when you are at home. I was a little worried when I was told Hermione was going to be living here and that she was going to be married to you . But I can see now that it might be good for both of you." Harry smiled, "She should be on her way back soon, I will see you at dinner." Harry walked into the dinning room and sat down in his chair to wait for his hosts to arrive.

"Severus could you come here please?" Hermione called from the bedroom.

Severus made his way into their bedroom, "Yes Hermione?"

Hermione looked at him through the mirror, she had changed into a dark plum blouse that was low in the front showing off just a little of her skin. A large pink ribbon lay in her hands. "Could you tie this for me? I have never been able to tie anything behind me, hence the t-shirts and button up shirts. I can't stand ribbons. I don't understand why every maternity dress shirt has to have a ribbon. It is as if they want your stomach to be on display."

"That is why you should have brought Wizarding robes. They use less bows." Quickly he tied up the ribbon. "Lets eat, then our guests will leave. We can do what we want after they are gone." Kissing he back of her neck he stopped and moved towards her ear, giving it a little nibble. "I still have a thank you in mind. Just you and I." Giving her ear a gentle suck he pulled back. "Alright lets get going." Extending his arm she took it with a smile.

"Dinner is served wife."

AN: Since I have never been pregnant and am not right now I am using what my cousin tells me about hers. She is about five months now so she is helping me out a lot.