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Chapter 31

Severus waited for the door to open at 12 Grimmauld Place. To his dismay, it was Harry that had opened the door. "Potter," he drawled.

Harry didn't say anything. Stepping aside, he allowed him in. His eyes watched Severus, trying to examine him.

Severus could feel Harry's eyes hawking at him as he hung his robes up. He knew that Hermione was able to explain to say things to him and Sirius. He wouldn't be surprised if the boy tried to hex or kill him on the spot.

"Professor," Harry said, catching his attention.

Severus turned on his feet and looked at him, with a raised brow.

"Don't hurt her or anything, otherwise, you'll have to answer to me."

Severus crossed his arms on his chest and smirked a bit. "You are not the first one to threaten me," he stated. "And my intentions with Hermione are true."

"Good. That's all I need to hear," Harry said as he walked off.

Severus watched Harry walk away. That went better than he had expected. He then saw Sirius and Remus coming down the stairs. The daggers that Sirius was glaring at him with couldn't be missed.

"Snape!" Sirius said marching up to him as he passed Remus. He pointed a finger at Severus's face as his nostrils flared. "If you lay a finger on Hermione and hurt her, by Gods help me. I don't care if I get sentenced to Azkaban for killing you."

"I assure you Black, I'd rather die than hurt her," Severus hissed.

Sirius backed away. He didn't expect that to come out of Severus's mouth. Maybe what Remus said was right. Severus did care for Hermione very much.

"Hermione has been feeling nauseous," Remus informed him. "She was throwing up everything awhile ago."

Severus sighed and shook his head, his arms down. "Same thing happened this morning. Apparently, the stress has gotten to her yet again."

"She's lying down on the living room couch," Remus told him.

Severus didn't say anything, and glided towards the direction of the living room.

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Tonks was seated on the couch right next to the feet of Hermione, who was lying down. She and Hermione had been watching TV for a short time in silence, until Hermione had fallen asleep. Since the moment Hermione had told the truth instantly when she blew her head off at Harry at Sirius, she knew the entire truth.

Unlike some other people, she did not demand answers. King Richard, Princess Hermione, Severus, marriage, the war. All of the words connected at her head at once, and she connected them. There were times in which she questioned things, but like Remus said, everything was all of the war. That alone made her accept things the way they were.

Tonks saw Severus walk towards her and stood up. "She's asleep," she told him quietly.

"Thank you," Severus said softly, as he walked silently over to his wife.

Tonks stopped for a moment, and watched Severus squat down in front of Hermione. The tone in Severus's voice alone did surprise her. There was a tone of concern in his voice that she never heard from him before, for anyone. The usual scowl on his face wasn't present. Instead, she saw an emotion on his face, and that being care. Did the man finally find the love his life? With that question, she walked off to the kitchen to join the others.

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Severus placed a hand on Hermione's head, and softly played with her hair. He gave her a kiss on her brow, and then placed his head in front of hers. Soon enough, in seconds, he watched as he eyes fluttered open. "Hello my Little One," he greeted her, just soft enough for her to here.

"Severus?" Hermione questioned with a small yawn. Her vision had yet to focus.

He answered her by kissing her chastely on her lips.

"Hi," she said softly.

"Remus told me that you've been vomiting and feeling nauseous again."

Hermione placed her hand on top of his as it cupped her cheek. "I'm fine Severus. It's just the stress. Probably just a stomach flu of sorts. Nothing too serious. Do not worry."

"I am your husband Hermione," he reminded her. "I have every right to worry."

She shook her head. "I see you made it through the front door," she smirked.

Severus didn't like the idea of her changing the subject. Still, he bit his tongue, and chose not to argue with her. "If you must know…" he said rolling his eyes, "my genitals are intact."

Hermione ended up bursting out in laughter. She really loved it when he joked. Even though he may have not laughed along with her and kept his face neutral, she saw a glitter in his black eyes. That glitter made her know that in one way or another, he enjoyed the joke as much as she did.

"Quiet woman!" he hissed. "The others might think that you may have gone mad with me."

This caused Hermione to continue laughing harder. She reached out to him, wanting him to be next to her.

Severus had a better idea. He moved Hermione, and sat down on the couch. He then made her sit on his lap, and cradled her to him against his chest. "Would you want to stay in my loft?" he asked. He knew she needed another time to escape.

Hermione nodded.

"Anything in particular you would like or like to do?"

"Would you cook for me again?" she asked smiling at him. He never cooked for her after their honeymoon.

"Nothing too heavy though. It wouldn't be too good for your stomach."

"Anything's fine," she said, giving him a peck on his cheek.

Severus then felt Hermione rub her little nose on his cheek. "They really will think that you have gone mad," he said softly. He knew that there were eyes watching them since he walked in the room.

"Madly in love with you," Hermione said wrapping her arms tightly around him.

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Four pairs of eyes watched Severus and Hermione from the kitchen door. Three of them were wide in shock, not really quite believing what was directly in front of them. Love was all that they could see. It was very much obvious.

"Snivellus… in love?" Sirius asked himself, but the others heard him clearly.

"With Hermione nonetheless," Harry added.

"Who would have known?" Tonks said as a smile escaped her lips.

"Come on you guys," Remus started, "let's leave the two lovebirds alone."

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AN – Harry and Sirius have finally seen how much our lovely couple loves each other. Hope you like the sweetness and the humor. Review!