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A/N: This story's continuation is not dependent on reviews, as it is already all written. Now looking for beta.
Discovery, Secrets and A Bit of Magic
Chapter 2 – Concealment and Changes
A month later, both Lupin and Snape's morning sickness had finished. Both of them were very grateful. After all, it hadn't been much fun bending over a toilet every morning. However, it was still too early to see any change in their appearance. But, as Madam Pomfrey had told Lupin at one of his monthly check-ups, they would definitely see changes in the next month or so.
Snape, meanwhile, was worrying about how he was going to hide his condition. There were six in there, after all. Concealment charms could damage the foetus, so they were out of the question. Early as it was in the pregnancy, he was beginning to feel tired all the time and have strange cravings for foods like pickle ice-cream. And another thing. Once Potter and Lupin found out, they would tease him about it no end.
Another month passed and soon both Lupin and Snape had visible bumps. However, Lupin's was nowhere near as big as Snape's. Lupin had been sure to tell the rest of the Order about his condition. The news had been taken rather well, he thought.
On the other hand, Snape had told no-one, not even Dumbledore. He knew he would have to sooner or later. He just didn't expect it to be sooner rather than later.
He brought the Wolfsbane Potion to Lupin as usual. When Lupin said, "Severus, I won't be needing this for months. You see, I'm four months pregnant," Snape then made the mistake of resting his hand on his swollen stomach. Horror-struck by what he had just done, he quickly dropped his hand by his side, but not before Lupin had seen.
"Severus, you never said. How far along are you?" he asked excitedly.
"About the same as you, Lupin," he said abruptly. "Only with sextuplets," he added. "Don't you dare tell Potter."
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