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Muggle was scampering around in Severus' chambers sitting room, Saturday morning at 7 a.m.
"Blasted dog! How did Abby ever talk me into bringing him to the castle?!" Severus huffed, throwing the blanket over his head.
Hermione groaned, "Muggle only does that when he sees Abby, he gets excited."
Severus froze.
Slowly, he pulled the blanket down from his face, peering around the bedroom. Abby was no where insight.
"Hermione", Severus whispered.
Hermione grunted in a sleepy response.
"Is there something wrong with my face or hair", he said looking over the rest of his body.
Hermione repressed a laugh and opened her eyes.
"No Severus, you're fine."
Slowly creeping from the bed, Severus grabbed his wand and darted toward the door. He crouched by the frame, and peered out into the hallway.
Hermione couldn't help but snicker, this Hex war was going to be amazing. Severus made his way silently into the hallway, and out of Hermione's site.
"I really hope Jordan or another Gryffindor isn't with Abby. They'd probably run screaming, seeing their Professor running around in a pair of pajama pants", Hermione thought as she sat up.
Severus crept silently down the hall and peered into the living room.
"Muggle stop it! Be quiet!" Abby whispered as she patted Muggle on the head.
Abby heard a swoosh, she hurriedly turned around.
Severus had stood up right, took a large step, and pounced onto Abby.
"Trying to do a sneak attack, I see", Severus said pointing his wand between Abby's eyes, while sitting on her chest. "You weren't quite, stealth."
Abby smirked, "My presence would have gone unknown, if it weren't for Muggle."
"Ah, but a good spy, or attacker, would know their surroundings and take care of unnecessary distractions."
"I'll keep that in mind."
Hermione entered the living room, to the sounds of Abby giggling and pleading for Severus to stop. He had Abby's arms pinned down with his legs and was tickling her.
Hermione sat on the couch and watched as Muggle ran to Abby's aid, leaping onto Severus and licking his face.
"Blasted dog, quit that!" Severus said flailing his arms, to get Muggle off.
Abby took the opportunity to pull her arm out from under Severus' leg, grabbing her wand and murmuring a hex.
Hermione let out a laugh and Severus froze.
"What, what did she do?!"
The words "Muggle Lover" were stamped across Severus forehead. The words were flashing in maroon and gold. Hermione conjured a mirror and showed Severus the flashing marquee on his forehead.
Before Severus could flick his wand or murmur a hex in reply, Abby grabbed his wand and threw it across the room.
"Constant vigilance!" Abby shouted.
Hermione burst in to giggles and Severus face was masked with a strange expression.
"Good gods, have you meet Alaster Moody?"
Hermione giggled even more at Severus' facial expression and comment.
"No, who's that? Harry told me I should say that to you whenever I could work it in."
"I'm going to kill Potter."
Severus smirked and peered down at Abby, "Now for retaliation." Severus placed his hand on Abby's check and she gasped as warmth spread over her face.
"What did you do?!"
Severus handed Abby the mirror, then he joined Hermione on the couch. Abby started giggling when she saw her face.
There was a cartoon of her, Severus, and Harry running all over her face. Abby and Harry were running a head, while Severus trailed behind. Severus would send a hex, hitting the two in front square in the back, causing their legs and arms to spread apart and their hair to stand straight up on their head.
"How long does this take to wear off", Abby asked as she got off the floor.
"It will wear off when mine does", Severus replied.
Abby huffed, "Midnight, then." She laughed when Severus scowled.
"Really Abby, Muggle lover? I can't stand that dog most of the time."
Abby smirked, "Really dad, have the dunderheads rubbed off on? I mean I couldn't have been referring to Hermione Granger, the muggle born witch."
Hermione smirked, Abby saw the look on Severus' face and darted for the door.
"See you two at breakfast", Abby called, grinning as she disappeared into the hall.
Silence.
Severus was apprehensive, Abby was correct on her assumptions, but he wasn't sure if Hermione reciprocated the feeling. He was almost confident she did, but the thought of rejection was overpowering.
Hermione snuggled in Severus' side. He relaxed and draped his arm over her.
"Well, this should be fun", Severus said sarcastically as they approached the staff entrance of the Great Hall.
Hermione grinned and gave his hand one last squeeze before dropping it, and entering the Great Hall.
Abby had made it to breakfast very early, letting everyone in the hall and all those who entered see the cartoon play out on her face. All were waiting in anticipation for Severus to arrive, positive that Abby had either started something this morning or most defiantly had retaliated to Severus cartoon.
Severus entered, the entire hall fell silent. The only thing that could be heard was snickering from Abby, Harry, Ginny, Ron, and Draco. The rest of the staff were busy shoving food in their mouths and avoiding eye contact with Severus. Finally, the students erupted into hushed laughs and whispers about the flashing marquee on Severus' head. Surly, even if there wasn't something going on between the two professors, there was defiantly something to the new tattoo.
"Good morning, Hermione, Severus", Albus said with a twinkle in his eye and the makings of a smirk on his face.
Severus mumbled something and took his seat.
"Can't even say hello to your mother, Severus?" Eileen asked from beside Albus.
Severus' head shot up, "Sorry, I didn't know you were in the castle."
"I could see how you would be distracted."
Hermione smirked and greeted Eileen.
"I trust you are keeping my son in line."
Severus glared, "What exactly are you doing in the castle anyway."
"To visit my family, of course. Albus informed me that Abby had been ill recently and I of course wanted to come check on her. Besides, I was informed of the hex war, and I recall how the last one played out. I just wanted to make sure you two don't harm someone, let alone yourselves", Eileen replied and then smirked, "I've heard, and can see, that Abby has done quite a number on you."
Severus scowled and turned back to his food.
Albus interrupted, "We want to have a family dinner tonight, and I expect you and Hermione to be there. I have already informed Abby. Meet us in my office at 6."
"Hermione are you about ready", Severus said walking out of his study and into his sitting room. Hermione was sound asleep on the couch.
Severus sat down beside her and stroked her cheek, Hermione's eyes fluttered open.
"I see your working hard at grading those homework assignments."
Hermione smiled up at him, Muggle Lover was flashing as bright as ever, "I didn't realize how tired I've been. I just need to catch up on my sleep."
"Come, let's go have dinner. Then we shall retire for the night, and I'll make sure not to interrupt your sleep."
Hermione smiled, "Just let me freshen up."
Twenty minutes later found Severus and Hermione approaching the stone gargoyle. They saw Abby walking from the main entrance, her whole body seemed to be glowing and she had a wide smile on her face.
"She looks happy", Hermione commented.
"Or she's plotting something", Severus responded to Hermione and then turned to Abby as she walked up, "And where are your robes?"
"It's the weekend dad, where are your robes? From what I hear the batty potions master doesn't leave his dungeons without them", Abby said playfully.
Severus looked down at his black slacks and white button up shirt, "Erm, right. Hermione talked me out of wearing them."
Abby grinned. Before Severus could move, Abby leapt onto his back.
"Lead the way, dad", Abby said grinning.
Severus looped his arms around Abby's legs and Scowled. "Have you been drinking?"
"No, have you?
"Well, a little."
Abby and Hermione both grinned.
"So what has you in such a chipper mood?"
"I had a lot of fun today."
Severus turned and walked into the spiraling staircase, smiling.
Hermione followed, also smiling. She loved how Abby and Severus interacted, their playful banter and obvious love for each other.
This morning when Abby had outed Severus' love for her, she prayed he would admit it. Hermione was dying to tell him that she had fallen in love with him, but didn't want to scare him away. There physical relationship had only started at the beginning of the summer, but they had been inseparable during the school year for years now. She was in love with him long before the sex started.
Hermione was drawn out of her thoughts by Albus' voice.
"Ah I see all have made it, and in good spirits."
They followed Albus through his office and up a set of stairs, where the entrance to his chambers stood.
"Albus it's beautiful in here", Hermione said glancing around.
"Yes, the credit goes to Eileen and Abby, as they are the ones who decorated the place."
Severus walked over and dumped Abby onto the couch beside Eileen.
"I don't think I can look at either of you seriously", Eileen said glancing at Severus' flashing marquee and Abby's cartoons running about her face. Cartoon Severus would periodically take a break from hexing cartoon Abby; he would give her a loving hug and caress her cheek. Cartoon Harry waited patiently on the tip of Abby's nose.
"You get use to it, that's what Jordan said after he…" Abby trailed off.
"After he what", Severus said suspiciously.
"After he…made me tea."
Severus cocked an eyebrow.
"Yes, I hear Jordan Chambers is rather talented at tea making", Albus commented.
Severus turned his gaze to Albus and then back to Abby, who was trying to hide a grin.
"Abby, come help me make tea while we wait for the house elves", Eileen said gesturing toward the kitchen.
"I'm sure Hermione would like to help", Abby said nodding her head toward the kitchen.
Hermione stood up and followed them into the kitchen.
"Women", Albus said smiling at Severus.
"Guess what! Guess what!" Abby said excitedly, jumping around Eileen and Hermione.
"Love what are you so excited about, you have been glowing since you got here", Eileen replied.
Abby grabbed Eileen and Hermione's arm, "Jordan asked me to be his girlfriend!"
"That wonderful!" Hermione replied.
"Did he kiss you then?" Eileen asked, as her and Hermione were becoming equally as giddy as Abby was.
"Yes!" Abby squealed.
"What is all the commotion about in here", Severus asked leaning on the door frame.
Abby, Hermione, and Eileen looked at him and started giggling.
"Girl talk, love", Eileen replied.
Severus cocked an eyebrow, causing them to giggle again.
"We were talking about yours and Hermione's love life", Abby said smirking
Severus scowled and walked back into the sitting room. Hermione blushed.
"Now Abby, you shouldn't have embarrassed Hermione like that. Even if you were just trying to get your dad going, like you usually do", Eileen said patting Hermione's shoulder.
"It's not like I said sex life."
Hermione turned two more shades of red.
"Abby!" Eileen said as she playfully swatted Abby's arm.
"Has my dad told you that he loves you, yet?"
Eileen went to say something, but instead waited for Hermione to reply.
"Erm, N-no, he hasn't."
"What!" Eileen and Abby shouted at the same time.
Hermione smiled.
"What's he waiting for", Abby said.
"I think he's afraid I don't feel the same way", Hermione replied.
"But you do, right", Abby said eyeing her.
"Of course! I just wanted him to say it first, so I don't scare him off."
"Trust me, my son isn't going anywhere. I see how he looks at, and his gestures. Severus is head over heels for you, I don't think I've ever seen him like this", Eileen said smiling.
"Not even with Lily?"
"Oh no, that was a teenage crush. He's dated some in his life, but not much. Once Abby was born, she became his life, and he didn't really seek out a companion. Until now, and there's no getting rid of him now."
Hermione smiled.
"The house elves are here with the food", Albus said as he walked into the kitchen, followed by Severus.
After dinner, Severus and Hermione walked Abby back to the Gryffindor common room. The three were receiving strange looks and giggles because Abby had taken her spot on Severus' back again. Also, anytime Hermione and Severus were seen together in the hallway the students always gossiped.
"Alright Love, you can get off of me now", Severus said as they stopped in front of the portrait that led to Abby's common room.
Abby smirked, looked at Hermione, and then tightened her grip around Severus' neck, hugging him from behind. "I lovvvvveee you, dad."
"The gods only know why, but I love you too."
Abby kissed Severus and hugged Hermione, smirking.
"She is something else", Severus said as they watched her disappear into the common room.
"Why don't we stay in my chambers tonight, since it's closer to Gryffindor tower. I am rather tired."
"Alright, but why are you tired? You slept most of the afternoon."
"I think maybe I'm catching the flu Abby had."
Severus and Hermione walked into Hermione's chambers, Severus went for the floo.
"I'll get you a potion, lay down."
Hermione laid down and was drifting off, when she felt Severus hovering over her.
"Take this, love", Severus said silkily.
Hermione smiled and downed the potion. Severus laid on top of her and ran his fingers through her hair and nuzzled his face into her neck.
"Can I tell you something", Severus whispered.
"Mmhmm", Hermione replied with her eyes still closed.
"My mother was right, there is no getting rid of me."
Hermione's eyes shot open, "You heard us?"
Severus smiled and ran his fingers down her face.
"Mmhmm. My mother and Abby were right about something else too. I have fallen head over heels for you. I'm completely in love with you, Hermione."
Hermione smiled and grabbed his hand, "I love you too, Severus."
Severus stood up and picked up Hermione.
"Let's go to bed, my love", Severus said and then softly kissed her lips.
Severus woke up Monday morning at 6 a.m., to Hermione throwing up in the bathroom.
"Are you alright", Severus asked as he walked though the bathroom door.
Hermione was kneeling in front of the toilet, with her head resting on the side of it.
"Abby's flu, need potion", Hermione moaned.
Severus opened up the medicine cabinet and pulled out a potion. He gave it to Hermione and then picked her up after she drank it.
"I will floo Albus and let him know you can't teach today, do you want me to stay with you?"
"No it's alright; I'm just going to sleep anyway."
Around 1 O'clock in the afternoon, Abby walked into Severus' chambers.
"Hermione", Abby called and peeked into the bedroom
"I'm here"
"Dad sent me to check on you."
"He was just in here an hour ago."
Abby smirked, "Yeah, he gets like that."
Hermione got a strange look on her face and darted toward the bathroom. Abby could hear her getting sick.
"Are you alright", Abby asked.
"I need another potion."
Abby searched around the bathroom and Severus' room.
"I can't find one. I'll floo and get one from Poppy, dad is covering your class right now."
Hermione nodded and leaned up against the bathroom wall.
A few moments later, Abby reappeared followed by Poppy.
"She insisted on checking you", Abby said.
"Come on dear, take this for the Nausea, and let's get you to bed so I can look you over", Poppy said helping Hermione up, "Abby get Hermione a glass of water."
Hermione groaned as she laid on Severus' bed. Abby walked into the room, setting a glass of water on the night stand for Hermione, and had a glass of water for herself.
Poppy was running her wand up and down Hermione's body, stopping over her stomach.
"Ugh, when is this flu going to go away", Hermione moaned.
"I don't think it's the flu", Poppy replied as a white and blue light now hovered between Hermione's stomach and Poppy's wand.
"Well, what is it", Abby asked, taking a drink of her water.
"It's a boy."
Abby spit her water all over Severus' bedroom floor.
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