A/N: Dear readers, thank you all so much for being so patient with me. As you have realized with this update, I have not given up on my stories by a long shot. I gave up Fanfiction for Lent and it was dreadful, just kidding. Anyway, to all of you who have been so wonderful and patient, here is the latest! Read, Enjoy and Review please! ~ Puppyluv09
Chapter 16:
Rades had to be his least favorite thing to do, but he had to keep up appearances. He hoped Hermione was ok and that she had talked to Albus, he was walking down the corridors at three in the morning, and all he wanted to do was to crawl into bed next to his wife and sleep. He entered his quarters to the perfect surprise; Hermione wasn't alone. Albus and his father were staring off into random places into the room while Minerva was resting her head on the edge of the couch next to Hermione as she held her hand. His mother was reading a book as Hermione's head rested in her lap. It wasn't the welcome that he was expecting but he was glad to see his family. He walked into the room and squeezed his mother's shoulder letting her know that he was home.
"Hello Severus," she whispered.
"Hey Mother, how long have you been here?" he asked quietly.
"A few hours, Hermione called us, she was quite upset."
"Is she ok?"
"She's asleep." Minerva answered.
"How did it go?" Ryon asked.
"I hate raids!"
"I bet."
"Did anything else happen that we should discuss before the meeting on Tuesday?" Albus asked.
"No Albus, nothing to report."
"Severus?" came a weak voice.
"Hermione," Severus sighed, "I didn't mean to wake you."
"No I'm fine, what time is it?"
"Three AM."
"How did it go?"
"As well as can be expected, we had a few raids tonight."
"Oh."
"I'll get you to bed," He extended his hand to her.
"Actually Severus, there is something that I need to discuss with you."
"Hermione, can't it wait until we have had a few hours of sleep?"
"No."
"Hermione…"
"Severus, I'm pregnant." She blurted out of frustration.
He froze, "What?"
"I am pregnant, expecting a baby, Prego; I'm going to blow up like a balloon. Can I put in any other terms?"
"You forgot extremely emotional rollercoaster." Odessa joked.
"That too." She said tossing her hand in Odessa's direction.
It took a minute for it to register but suddenly his face lit up, "A baby?"
"Yes." She smiled and nodded. He couldn't help himself, he went and with a sudden burst of energy, he picked her up and spun her around as their family watched on with adoring looks. Eventually everyone said goodbye, and with excuses set for tomorrow, the couple went to bed holding onto each other and smiles on their faces.
Hermione told her friends and remaining family about three weeks later, everyone was so happy for her. Now all that was left was to enjoy a peaceful week long vacation with their family.