"Abby, where have you been? I haven't seen you since breakfast." Jordan stated and placed his hand on Abby's shoulder, as she walked up to the charms classroom.
Abby winced as pain shoot through her shoulder. Graham must have pushed her harder into the wall then she thought.
"Are you alright?" Jordan asked concerned.
"Yeah I'm ok; I must have just hit my shoulder on something. I had to run back to the common room after breakfast."
Jordan eyed her and nodded, believing Abby wasn't telling him the full story.
They walked into the classroom and took their seats. It was toward the end of the class, Hermione was discussing the side effects of a few advanced charms.
"Abby", Jordan whispered.
"Yes."
"What's going on with you, I can tell there's something wrong."
"It's nothing Jordan, I'm fine."
"Is it Greyback again? Abby if it is just tell me, I will take care of him."
Abby snorted quietly, "Oh really, you think you can take on a 7th year."
"Well, yes. I do play quidditch!"
"So does he, and so do I! I appreciate the offer, but I can take care of myself", Abby sneered.
Jordan looked frightened, "You look like your dad when you do that. Why don't you tell your dad, he can get Greyback off your back."
Abby didn't respond she was too frustrated with Graham's encounter and Jordan trying to be her protector.
"Abby."
No response.
"Abby."
Still nothing.
"Abby!"
"WHAT!" Abby bellowed, catching the attention of the entire class and Hermione.
"Ms. Snape, Mr. Chambers, may I request you finish this conversation later, in detention. 8 o'clock do not be late. And, ten points from Gryffindor", Hermione said.
Abby sighed and lowered her head to her desk, and Jordan huffed.
"Now class, that is all for today. Everyone is dismissed, except Ms. Snape."
As everyone exited that classroom, Abby made her way slowly to the front. Hermione was now sitting at her desk, marking essays.
"You wanted to see me, Professor", Abby said dimly.
"Yes have a seat Abby", Hermione said gesturing to a chair near her desk.
Abby sat and Hermione walked around the desk, grabbing Abby's shoulder. Abby winced and made a painful groan.
"What's going on between you and Graham Greyback, and what happened to your shoulder", Hermione questioned, obviously concerned.
Abby looked at Hermione shocked, not sure how she knew anything about Graham and her shoulder.
"You and Jordan weren't exactly quiet with your whispering earlier. And, I had seen you wince a few times when you were getting something out of you bag", Hermione replied reading Abby's facial expression.
"It's nothing, I can handle it."
"Abby, if Graham is injuring you then you need to tell someone."
Abby sighed and spilled the events that had happened after breakfast. Hermione took off Abby's robe and healed her shoulder before responding to Abby's story.
"Well, I'm going to have to inform your grandfather and father."
"Hermione! I thought I could trust you and tell you things."
"Yes Abby, you can. But when someone is hurting you I will not hesitate to tell your father. Albus needs to know so Graham can be punished."
"If dad doesn't kill him first."
Hermione nodded, "I will escort you to your next class and then I will speak with your dad."
"Greyback did what!" Severus yelled knocking his desk a few inches forward, as he flew up out of his seat. "I'm going to kill that little bastard for hurting Abby!"
Hermione grabbed Severus by the arm, "He is with Albus now, Severus. I informed Albus I was coming to tell you after I spoke with him, so I'm sure he has put wards on the office so you can't attack Graham."
"Oh I'm going to attack that little fuck alright. Just wait until he isn't under Albus' protection", Severus sneered and stormed back toward his desk.
"Severus", Hermione said following him, and sitting in his lap after he sat down, "I know you want to harm Graham but you cannot. Abby and our son need a father that is in their lives, not in Azkaban."
Severus huffed, "How long did Abby say this has been going on?"
"Well she didn't say, but remember I encountered Abby and Graham in the hallway the first day of term."
"This has been going on for weeks now! Stupid girl, I will have to speak to her about this."
"I'm sure she was just being stubborn like her father. Let's hope this one doesn't come out with your snarky and stubborn attitude", Hermione said rubbing a hand on her stomach.
"How are you and the little one today", Severus said tracing his hand over Hermione's robes, that covered her stomach.
"Just fine. I'm starting to get excited; I can't wait to buy baby clothes!"
Severus snorted, "Women."
Hermione slapped his shoulder, "I was thinking that you, me, and Abby could go shopping this Sunday, seeing as Abby has a quidditch game on Saturday."
"Sounds like fun", Severus said sarcastically with a smile on his face.
Graham Greyback was heading toward the Great Hall for dinner, when he was ripped from the hall and pulled into the shadows.
Severus stood, wand pointed at Graham's throat, seething with anger.
"If you ever touch my child again, I will tear your fucking arms off", Severus growled, digging his wand into Graham's throat.
"S-sir, like I told the headmaster, I didn't intentionally hurt Abby. We were playing quidditch and she fell off her broom, that is all", Graham stuttered out.
"Dumbledore may have bought your piece of shit story, but I do not. Abby wouldn't lie about something like this. Besides, I know all about you and your disgusting family, I know what you're capable of. Come near my daughter again and you will understand why your father is terrified of me", Severus spat an inch from Graham's face.
Graham nodded. Severus threw him to the floor and stalked off to the Great Hall.
By the time he reached the Great Hall, Severus had cooled down. He entered through the main entrance and glided toward the Gryffindor table. As Severus approached Abby, he pulled his wand out and flicked it, causing Abby's hand to fly up and smack her in the face.
"I see your shoulder has healed properly", Severus said smirking.
Abby scowled at him.
"Mr. Chambers, Professor Granger has informed me that she has cancelled your detention, however if you and Ms. Snape have another conversation during one of her lessons you will be serving detention with Filch", Severus said turning to Jordan.
"Thank you, sir."
"Ms. Snape, Professor Granger and I will see you after dinner", Severus said turning back to Abby.
"What, that's not fair!"
"Cease your ridiculous complaints and let me finish. We will meet you outside the Great Hall; you're spending the evening with us in my chambers."
Abby smiled and nodded, Severus turned around and headed toward the staff table.
"Severus where have you been, dinner is almost over", Hermione said as Severus approached.
"I was a little caught up with something; I will eat down in my chambers. Would you like to accompany me out into the hall and wait for Abby?" Severus said extending his hand to hers.
"Sure", Hermione said looking warily at his hand.
"Hermione everyone already suspects we are together anyway and Abby made the news public at breakfast if you recall. They have moved onto speculations about you being pregnant, of course because of Abby's comment."
Hermione grinned, "Right, I had almost forgotten."
Hermione stood and took Severus' hand, walking toward the main entrance, past the Gryffindor table. Severus felt Hermione's hand fly out of his and attach it to his butt.
"I'm not doing it!" Hermione said horrified, looking at Severus' shocked expression.
They turned and saw Abby grinning and pointing her wand at them.
"I really am going to have to hurt her", Severus said snaking an arm around Hermione's shoulder and walking out of the Great Hall, followed by the giggles and snickering from the students.
Abby sat on Severus' couch, muggle jumped up and laid his head on Abby's lap.
"He's being rather tame, he usually runs laps for hours when you come in here Abby", Hermione commented.
"I know I hope he's not sick", Abby said stroking Muggle's head.
"You've had Muggle since you were five, he's getting old love. I'm sure he's just tired", Severus said sitting next to Abby and Muggle. "We need to have a talk, Abby."
"Yeah, I figured."
"I will go make some tea", Hermione said walking to the kitchen. Muggle got off the couch and followed her.
"Why didn't you tell me about Graham Greyback", Severus asked as Abby stretched her legs across him.
"I thought I could handle him, I really didn't think he would push me into a wall."
"You need to let me know if someone is threatening or trying to harm you. Don't ever let a man touch you like that."
"I did hex him into a wall in retaliation."
Severus smiled and then scowled, obviously deep in thought.
"What?"
"I don't ever want a man to touch you at all."
Abby grinned, "Aw, but Jordan and I are having a baby."
"Abby!"
"I'm kidding dad, don't have a heart attack. Jordan and I haven't even made it to third base yet."
"What! You better not be getting to any base with that boy, I will hex the both of you into next week!"
Abby grinned and Hermione walked into the sitting room with a tray of tea.
"Severus are you alright, you look pale and flushed."
"I'm fine", He replied glaring at Abby.
"So Abby, are you ready for your quidditch match on Saturday?" Hermione asked.
Abby swooped down past the teachers stands, chasing after the Golden Snitch. Gryffindor was leading 90 -10. Severus cringed as Abby swooped inches toward the ground.
"Where the hell did she learn a maneuver like that, she's going to injure herself!" Severus said anxiously and then looked at Harry, who was grinning. "Potter if you teach my daughter anymore of your ridiculous moves I will hex your balls off!"
Hermione and Ginny started giggling and Harry burst out laughing.
The entire crowd seemed to suck in the same breath at the same time, causing Severus to jerk his head up. Abby was hurtling toward the ground, with her hand stretched out, reaching for the snitch. A bludger flew toward Abby, hitting the end of her broom, spinning her off and hurtling the rest of the way toward the ground.
Hermione whipped her wand out, sending a cushioning charm toward Abby.
"Severus!" Hermione bellowed. When she looked over he was already gone.
"Abby, Abby!" Severus yelled running out onto the quidditch pitch, where Abby had fallen. The crowd was eerily quiet as Severus approached.
Abby let out a groan and grabbed for Severus' arm, pulling herself into a sitting position.
"Are your hurt?" Severus said wrapping his arm around Abby's back to support her.
Abby mumbled something and then looked surprised.
"What?!" Severus asked anxiously.
"I caught the snitch", Abby whispered, looking into her closed fist. She grinned and threw her hand into the air, emitting an enormous roar of cheers from the crowd. Abby jumped up and ran toward Hermione, Harry, Draco, Ginny, Ron, and Albus, who were all rushing out onto the pitch.
"I caught the snitch!" Abby yelled running at Harry and jumping on him, knocking them both to the ground. "I won the game for our house!"
"So your alright", Harry said grinning.
"Damn kids", Severus mumbled as he stood up.
"I see she's alright", Hermione said approaching Severus.
"Yes, thanks to you. I heard send a cushioning charm her way."
Hermione smiled, Severus bent down and gave Hermione a small peck on the lips. More Hoots, hollers, cat calls and cheers came from the students in the stands.
"Ops, I forgot where we were", Severus said grinning. Hermione smiled at him and then grinned when Abby jumped into his arms.
"What, no kiss for me", Abby said grinning, still holding the snitch.
"You're lucky I don't kick ass for that little stunt, just to catch the damn snitch. If it wasn't for Hermione you'd have broken your neck."
"Thanks for that by the way", Abby said turning to Hermione.
"Go celebrate with your team, then pack a bag for tonight. We are having dinner with the Potter's in my chambers; you're more than welcome to come. But if your celebration party goes long and you can't make it, come down to my chambers at curfew", Severus said and then kissed her forehead, setting her down.
"Why do I need a bag, where are we going?"
"We are going to spend the night at the beach house and then go shopping for the baby tomorrow."
Abby said good-bye to everyone and started to make her way into the castle. All the students and staff had cleared out while she was talking with Severus and everyone else on the pitch.
"Nice play, Abby."
Abby turned her head and say Graham walking up beside her. She didn't respond and kept walking.
"Why so quiet today? Usually you have loads to say", Graham said with a smirk. He reached up and started to caress Abby's shoulder.
"Get your hand off of me!" Abby said whirling around and pulling out her wand.
Graham smirked even harder, "Oh, I like girls that put up a fight."
"Why won't you leave me alone?"
"Because I don't have too. Don't think your fathers idiotic threats or your grandfathers subtle threats are going to scare me off."
Graham reached forward, cupped Abby's face and pulled her in for a harsh kiss.
"See you around", he said and pushed her onto the ground, then walking off toward the castle.
"Severus looks sexy as hell with that shirt on", Ginny whispered to Hermione.
Hermione grinned, watching Harry and Severus discuss something on the couch. Severus was wearing a green, silk, button up shirt with his sleeves rolled up.
"I know! I wanted him to have more colors in his wardrobe rather than all that black and occasional white dress shirt. He said he actually likes the green shirt."
Hermione was distracted by the chamber door opening, and Abby walking in.
"Abby, I'm glad you came. Is the Gryffindor party over already..", Hermione said but stopped when she noticed Abby's tear stained face and she still had her quidditch robes on.
"Abby what's wrong?"
"Who just came in", Severus said walking toward the door.
Abby flew into Severus' chest and started crying.
Severus looked at Hermione confused as he wrapped his arms around Abby.
"Love what's wrong?"
Abby was mumbling into his chest but no one could understand what she was saying. Severus pulled her away from his chest, noticing her bruised lips.
"Abby, stop crying I can't understand you. Tell me what happened", Severus said pulling her to the couch, sitting her between him and Harry.
Abby told them about the encounter with Graham leaving the quidditch pitch and wrapped herself back into Severus' chest. Severus' face turned red and he clenched him fists.
"I am going to kill that boy", Severus growled, pushing Abby off and stalking toward the door.
"Severus, wait!" Hermione said jumping in front of him and grabbing his arms.
"Take it to Albus, if you do something to Graham he will not be punished properly and you will get fired."
"No!"
"Severus, think about this before you act. Let Albus handle it. Harry can take Abby to Gryffindor tower where she can join the celebration party, I'm sure she needs a little fun right now. I will go with you to Albus' office and we can discuss this with him. After it's settled we will go pick Abby up from Gryffindor tower and then we can leave for the beach house."
Severus made to protest.
"I'm not letting you by unless you agree to that. You are not leaving here to go cast an unforgivable on that boy, so you can land yourself in Azkaban!"
"Fine!" Severus stalked out of the door, followed by Hermione.
Harry grinned, "Who would have ever thought Hermione Granger could tame the untamable Severus Snape."
-review! Sorry for the delay in update I was really busy this last week. Please review.