Chapter 3
As they walked down the quiet hallway, they were silent for a few minutes. The hall was empty except for them and the portraits because it was still early. The students and teachers were probably still asleep. Hermione didn't know what time it was exactly and she really wasn't looking to find out any time soon. She knew that they still needed to talk about a few things and she was at that moment searching for a question that needed answered. Finally she found one.
"What about my friends? Should I tell them now or wait until later? What about my other teachers?" She asked the questions in quick succession, she stopped walking on the second question and her arms flailing at the last question.
"Calm down! It is up to you to decide when to tell your friends. I am fine with what ever you choose. And if it will make you feel better I will inform the staff of your pregnancy. In fact, I would prefer to tell them about the baby myself." Severus said.
"Ok, that's one thing taken care of. You know, I know what I am going to do. After dinner today I am going to have my friends come to the head dormitories and tell them then. I hope they are willing to help me with school later on. I really don't know how I am going to avoid their questions until them though. I could… umm… Eat in the Head Dorms." She thought out loud. "And if they try to ask me during classes I will just have to tell them that I am taking notes and that I don't want to get into trouble." She looked up at him and smiled. They started walking again.
"Don't worry; I'm sure they will be happy to help however they can. I know how annoying your friends can be, but I also know that they are very protective of you. I will tell the other teachers later this morning, hopefully before breakfast. But there is one thing that you probably haven't thought of yet that I am a little worried about. When are we going to tell your parents?" He was finally able to get the question out that he had been worrying about for almost the whole time he had known that she was pregnant.
Hermione stopped abruptly. "OH NO!" She turned toward him and stared at him in horror and silence.
Severus stopped and stood next to her. "Don't worry. They already know about us. We don't have to tell them everything at one time now." He said trying to calm her down. And really he was trying to keep himself calm at the same time. He didn't want her dad to go mental on him again.
Hermione stood there for a few seconds more before smiling and nodding. "You're right. They already know about us loving each other. Unfortunately, they don't know that we are together or that we made love. You know how my dad reacted when he caught us kissing. Do you really want that to happen again? I hated having to listen to all that noise and wondering if he was throwing things at you or if you were hurt." She confessed. Severus reached forward and pulled her into his arms. He kissed her on the forehead before answering.
"Of course I remember what happened that time, but this time he knows that there was a likelihood that we would be together. I'm sure that he will still say that we should have been more careful but I don't think he will have as much of a reaction as the first kiss. At least, I REALLY hope not." Severus said, grimacing. Hermione laughed at him.
"You and me both." Hermione laughed. "I wonder how mum will take this?" As they continued to walk down the hall, they noticed a few students starting to walk toward the great hall for breakfast. Hermione reached out and grabbed Severus's hand. He looked down at their twined hands and then up at her in question.
"I want them to know that I really am with you and that I am in love with you. I know you don't want anyone else to see us being affectionate, but I want them to know that I am not ashamed of you. And when the time comes I want them to know that this baby is yours. Ours." She said and after he nodded, they continued their walk to the Head's dorm.
They finally made it and they stopped in front of the portrait. Hermione turned toward him and stood on her toes to kiss him. The kiss was meant to be just a 'good bye for now' kiss but as soon as their lips made contact, they both wanted more. They moved their bodies even closer and wrapped their arms around the other. Hermione's right hand went to his hair to curl her fingers into the soft strands, while her other hand rested on his chest right over his heart, her fingers gripping the fabric of his shirt. Both of Severus's hands went to her hair and held on to the strands, gently caressing them. Their kiss grew passionate, tongues caressing. Breathing became difficult, but they didn't want to stop the pleasure that seemed to be building within each of them. They were both oblivious to their surroundings and didn't see the portrait open.
"Oh My God! Must you two do that here?" a voice invaded their oblivion. They reluctantly broke apart and looked towards the voice.
A/N: I decided this to leave this chapter here. I know it is kinda short and I apologized for that but I have been so busy. I traveled to Texas to audition for America's Got Talent and if I get a slot in the tv show, I won't be able to update as often as I would like to but I will try my hardest. I am getting ready to move again. TOO MUCH STUFF! LOL. Well, I hope you like this chapter.
Anyone know who came out of the head's dorm? I bet you can't guess. It's not anyone that is expected. Any way, I will update again as soon as I can.
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