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Severus and Hermione spent the entire morning and afternoon getting reacquainted with one another, in the bed room. After Libby had alerted them lunch was ready, they ate, and then made their way to the Lab in the basement.
"What exactly is Abby Brewing", Hermione asked looking over the ingredients list again.
"She claims she is brewing hair products", Severus said setting up a few cauldrons.
"Do you believe her?"
"That she's brewing hair products? Yes. She's brewing them to cover up a potion she doesn't want me to know about. A few of those ingredients she has listed are used in the dark arts, so there's no telling what she's up to."
"And you're ok with that", Hermione said baffled.
"Of course not. But she's been through enough; I am not accusing her of anything until I have proof."
Hermione nodded.
"Besides, she only brews down here with me, so I can keep an eye on her. And now, you can help me with that as well."
Hermione nodded and smiled, "Well she sure is going to give her fellow Syltherins a run for their money, when she starts Hogwarts."
"She won't be in Syltherin", Severus said shortly.
"Really, what house do you think she will be in?"
"Bloody Gryffindor"
Hermione Grinned, "Really."
"Yes. While she posses some of the Syltherin traits, it seems her Gryffindor traits out weigh the rest. She reminds me of you, Potter, and Weasley when you three were at Hogwarts. Just imagine all three of you rolled up into one person. She drives me bloody mad sometimes."
All Hermione could do was grin.
A faint knocking on the window signaled an owl had arrived with post.
"It appears Albus wants you and I to meet him, my mother, and daughter for lunch tomorrow at the Leaky Caldron. Is that suitable for you?"
"Sounds wonderful"
The next day, Severus and Hermione meet Albus, Eileen, and Abby at noon for Lunch. Albus, Eileen, and Abby sat on one side of the booth leaving Severus and Hermione on the other side.
"Are you alright", Severus asked Abby, noticing the bags under her eyes.
Abby nodded and went back to looking out the window.
"We had somewhat of a sleepless night", Albus said to Severus.
"Yes, and since she inherited her fathers stubbornness, she refused to take a sleeping draught", Eileen commented.
Severus watched Abby gazing tiredly out the window, trying to come up with ways to help her through her grief.
"What's on the agenda for you today", Albus asked Severus.
"I need to do some shopping in Diagon Alley."
"Can I come", Abby said giving Severus her full attention.
"Of course, love. But, under one condition, you are taking a sleeping draught before bed tonight."
"Dad", Abby whined, as she slumped her shoulders.
Severus raised an eyebrow.
"Fine", Abby huffed and glared out the window.
"I need to make a trip to Knockturn Alley. I suspect things will go smoothly if I leave you with Hermione", Severus said turning to Abby.
"Of course", Abby said with a half smirk.
Severus gave Abby a piercing stare and then turned to Hermione, "You have my permission to hex if her, if needed", he said with a smirk and walked away.
"Where would you like to go", Hermione said as she turned to Abby.
"I don't know. Don't you have shopping to do?"
"No, your dad was the one who needed to get a few things."
"Ok, how about the quidditch store and Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes."
"Sure."
After leaving Quality Quidditch Supplied, Hermione and Abby walked into Fred and Georges shop. Fred, George, Ron, Harry, and Draco were all standing around the counter talking.
"Uncle Draco!", Abbey exclaimed and rushed over to him.
Draco pulled Abby into an embrace, "I'm surprised your father let you out of his sight."
"Well, he hasn't really. I'm walking around with Hermione until he is finished", Abby said nodding in Hermione's direction. Hermione was now standing next to the rest of the boys, who had confused expressions on their faces, trying to figure out who this girl was, who was calling Draco uncle.
"Wait a minute, you knew Severus had a daughter. And, you didn't tell me!", Hermione exclaimed.
"Snape has a daughter!", Ron nearly yelled in excitement.
Draco smirked and nodded, "Hermione, before you kill me. I found out about Abby at the end of our seventh year, after Voldemort was defeated. I was told I had to keep it a secret, since there were still death eaters on the loose. I did consider telling you when we all found out you and Severus were getting close. But, I figured Severus would tell you when he was ready."
"Wait, why haven't we seen you at Hogwarts", Harry asked Abby.
"I was living with my mum in the states. I went to American Magic School, I will be attending Hogwarts starting this year."
"Harry is the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher", Hermione added.
"I know, my dad told me to give him hell", Abby said grinning.
Harry's smile faded while everyone else grinned.
"Do you play quidditch", Fred asked, noticing Abby's bag from the quidditch store.
"Yes, I use to play seeker for my old school. My grandfather said I'm sure to make my house team."
"Well Syltherin is in need of some help this year", Ron commented.
"She won't be in Syltherin", Draco said grinning.
Everyone looked confused and Abby grinned.
"My dad and grandfather said I'm sure to be in Gryffindor."
Ron, Fred, and George's faces dropped, but Harry Grinned, "This year is going to be better then I expected. Snape doesn't know yet, but I'm head of Gryffindor house this year."
Hermione grinned, "This year should be very interesting."
"Say Abby, we are all going to the burrow on Friday to play some quidditch. Would you like to join us", Harry asked.
Abby's face lit up, "I'd love to, but I have to ask my dad first."
"Well speak of the devil", Draco said as the door opened and in walked Severus.
"You dunderheads aren't corrupting my child, are you", Severus stated with a smirk.
"Dad!", Abby said excitedly, "Can I go to the burrow and play quidditch with them on Friday", she said with a big smile, pointing in Harry's direction.
Severus wasn't thrilled about the thought of spending his Friday with all the Weasleys, but Abby looked thrilled at the moment. He hadn't seen her look this happy since before her mother passed away.
"Please dad, I'll so anything you want."
Severus smiled, "Really, and to think I was going to give in without making you clean my lab for a month."
Abby squealed and hugged Severus.
"Let the corrupting begin", Harry said smirking at Severus.
Severus, Hermione, and Abby sat at the table eating dinner. Abby was still very excited about the upcoming Friday at the burrow, but was obviously exhausted. Severus placed a vial of dreamless sleep potion in front of Abby.
"What's that", Abby said eyeing the glass.
"I believe we made a deal earlier."
"Dad, come onnn", Abby whined, "You didn't actually think I was going to take it did you."
Severus sighed, "No."
Abby smirked and continued eating. Severus stood up and walked around to where she was sitting.
"What", Abby asked looking up at him.
"Nothing, just waiting."
Abby looked at him and then down to her food, "What did you put in it!"
"I didn't anything, in your food."
Abby looked over at your empty glass of pumpkin juice, "But, I didn't taste anything different."
"You would think being a potions master, I could come up with a tasteless and odorless potion."
"Dad!", Abby nearly yelled and stood up, but started to fell sluggish and fell forward into Severus.
"Well, that was easy enough", Severus said picking Abby up and carrying her to bed.
Severus came down a few moments later and continued eating with Hermione.
"Severus what would you have done if she would have drank that potion", Hermione said pointing to the vial.
"She wouldn't have."
"And if she did?"
"I guess she would have had a few days rest."
Hermione glared at him and then looked stunned, as Severus picked up the vial and drank it.
"It's pumpkin juice."
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