Hermione walked down the hall, heading toward her chambers. She had just completed a lesson with first year HufflePuffs and Ravenclaws, and she was in need of a nap. Hermione assumed being three, close to four months pregnant, was making her sluggish. As she walked around the corner, Abby and Jordan came into view.

"I don't see why you won't ask your father!" Jordan said angrily.

"It's part of my punishment to spend nights and weekends in his chambers. Do you really think he's going to let me stay in Gryffindor tower after the Halloween ball. Everyone knows about the partying that goes on after such events!" Abby replied annoyed.

"You could at least ask. Or is it you don't want to spend time with me and the rest of your friends!"

"Stop being stupid! I'm still on punishment and I'm not pushing it with my dad!"

"I bet if I were Graham Greyback you would ask", Jordan said angrily stepping towards Abby.

"What did you just say", Abby spat and stepped closer, "I don't know who has started or keeps spreading these ridiculous rumors that I'm involved with Graham, but I'm sick of it! You should know me better then that!" Abby yelled, eyes flashing.

Hermione cleared her throat, "Is there a problem."

"No", Jordan spat angrily and stalked away

Abby turned to Hermione and frowned, "Boys are so stupid."

Hermione grinned and put an arm around, walking Abby to her chambers.

"Accompany me to my chambers. Have you eaten lunch yet, I didn't see you in the Great Hall. Actually I didn't see you at breakfast either."

"I over slept this morning. And, I've been arguing with Jordan since before lunch, so we didn't make it to the Great Hall."

"You missed Breakfast and lunch? I will have the house elf's floo something to my chambers for you."

Hermione stood in her small kitchen making a pot of tea, and Abby sat the table, waiting for her food from the house elves.

"Jordan seemed rather upset in the hallway", Hermione stated.

"Yes, we've been arguing on and off since the quidditch match on Wednesday."

"Really?"

"Yeah. Jordan was first angry because I could only stay at the celebration for an hour, after the match. Then he went on about how he doesn't get to see me as much anymore. I guess he doesn't understand that I'm still on punishment. And I have every class and meals with him!"

"I think he's just use to seeing you all day, everyday. Now that you're spending a lot of time with your father and I, he's becoming jealous."

"Well that's stupid. I mean it's you and my dad, it's not like I'm cheating on him or something. Oh! And he keeps going on about these rumors that I'm shagging Graham Greyback! Like there's something behind it!"

"I haven't heard those rumors", Hermione said surprised.

"Give it time, it will make it to the staff soon enough. Then, my dads going to go on a killing spree. Be prepared to take that little baby to visit it's daddy in Azkaban."

Hermione grinned and turned back to the tea.

Abby gasped when she felt someone put pressure on her shoulders. Hermione jumped and whipped out her wand when she heard a mans voice.

"You know, not putting your wards up is unsafe. Any moron wand could walk in here and do god knows what to the two of you", Severus said as he bent down and kissed the top of Abby's head.

"Gods Severus!" Hermione said grasping her chest, "You scared me!"

Severus smirked, "Be glad it's only me and not some dunderhead looking for a cheap thrill."

Hermione glared, "Abby and I were merely reoccupied with chatting. I usually always have my wards up!"

"Chatting about what?" Severus asked, taking the seat next to Abby.

"Nothing dad", Abby replied.

Severus cocked an eyebrow.

"Girl issues, Severus", Hermione said

Severus made a face and changed the subject, "Shouldn't you be spending time with that dunderhead boyfriend of yours, before you come down to my chambers tonight?"

Abby scowled and looked away from him.

"Ah, I see Jordan is the issue."

"Severus, love leave it alone", Hermione said setting tea in front of him and Abby.

"Where were you during breakfast and lunch", Severus said trying to take Hermione's advise and change the subject.

"I over slept this morning", Abby said flatly.

"And lunch?"

Abby scowled, "I was occupied."

"Doing what?" Severus suspiciously, getting the wrong impression.

Abby couldn't help but smirk, she was going to have fun with this.

"I'm sure I wasn't doing anything thing you've never done before."

Severus scowled and slammed his cup down, "Do I need to hurt you in order to knock some sense into you! What did I tell you about being intimate with boys, it's not aloud! EVER!"

Abby grinned and Hermione couldn't help but smirk.

"Love", Hermione said directing Severus' chin to her face, "Calm down. Abby and Jordan were arguing in the hallway earlier, I stumbled upon them and brought Abby back to my chambers."

Severus relaxed, he turned back to Abby and scowled, "Why do you always have to do that!"

"Because it's fun", Abby said grinning.

A house elf popped into view, setting a plate down in front of Abby. He bowed and popped back out.

Severus sighed, "You need to start eating regular meals, or I will force you to eat meals in my chambers as well. It's unhealthy the way you eat."

"I'm sure Jordan would love that", Abby mumbled.

"Don't wear your robes tonight", Hermione called from the bathroom.

"What? I'm suppose to wear dress robes, it's a ball. Unless you want me to show up naked ", Severus said as he threw on his tux jacket.

He could hear Hermione giggling from the bathroom.

"Well, I would enjoy you walking around with no clothes on. But I doubt anyone else would be that excited about it. I meant your billowing, I'm a scary potion masters, robes. The ones you wear to everything."

Severus smirked. "I hadn't planned on it..", He said but trailed off as Hermione entered his bedroom from the bathroom.

"What?"

"You look stunning", Severus said looking her over. Hermione wore a floor length, emerald green dress. Her hair was pulled up into loose curls on the top of her head.

Hermione smiled, "Severus you look so handsome without those billowy robes on."

Hermione walked towards him, Severus stood and wrapped his arms around her. He bent down and gave her a loving kiss.

"We should get rid of those robes", Hermione said smiling, referring to the ones in the closet.

Severus smirked, "I won't get rid of them, but I will consider wearing them less."

"I just noticed you have on a green bow tie!"

Severus grinned and escorted Hermione to the Great Hall.

The Great Hall was decked out in Halloween and autumn décor. The ceiling was charmed to reflect the night sky. The floor was decorated with pumpkins, leaves, and colorful table settings.

"This should be fun!" Hermione said excitedly, as her and Severus walked toward Harry, Ginny, and Draco.

"Yes, loads", Severus said sarcastically.

Hermione elbowed him, "Fine, I guess our little after party is off then."

Severus turned his head and looked at her confused. Hermione grinned, let go of Severus' arm and walked toward her friends.

"Abby looks beautiful tonight", Ginny commented.

"I haven't see her yet, she got ready with her friends", Severus said taking a seat next to Hermione.

"She's right over there", Draco said, pointing her out.

Severus turned his head and gasped. Abby was dressed in a floor length, red evening gown. Her hair was pulled up on top of her head, similar to Hermione's.

"Oh Severus, she looks gorgeous. You have to make sure to tell her", Hermione said.

"I will", Severus said smiling and then scowled.

"What?"

"Look at all those boys flocking to her. I will hex everyone of them!"

Draco, Harry, Ginny, and Hermione grinned at Severus' protectiveness.

"What's wrong with that dunderhead boyfriend of hers anyway? He won't even look at her, and why aren't they dancing", Severus said irritably.

"I told you they had been arguing", Hermione stated.

"About what?" Ginny asked.

"Jordan's upset that Abby has been spending her nights and weekends with me and Severus."

"Isn't that part of her punishment?" Harry asked.

"Yes, and that dunderhead can't seem to comprehend that", Severus said standing. "If you will excuse me."

Severus made his way through the crowd over to Abby. She was sitting at a table with Jordan, Shelly, and Shelly's date. Abby looked as though she was having a terrible time.

"Ms. Snape, may I say that you look completely amazing tonight", Severus said as he bowed.

Abby's face lit up at Severus' complement.

"May I have this dance", Severus asked with his hand outstretched.

Abby smiled and accepted Severus' hand.

"Are you having a good time?" Severus asked as he pulled her into waltzing position.

Abby sighed and shrugged.

"I think I can allow you to partake in an hour or so of the Gryffindor celebration."

Abby smiled but shook her head, "No, that's alright. Jordan's attitude is annoying me, I'd rather just go back with you and Hermione. If that's alright."

"Of course it is, my love", Severus said as he spun her around the dance floor.

"You know, you look quite dashing without those billowing robes. You should try leaving them off more often."

"Your starting to sound like Hermione, who is trying to change my clothing style. She claims I need more color."

Abby grinned, "I think I would have to agree."

Severus gave her a teasing scowl and then smiled, "Yes, I'm going to give it a try."

The song ended, Severus held onto Abby and just smiled down at her.

"What?"

"You really are beautiful, Abigail. You look like just like your mother right now."

Abby smiled and leaned in and hugged Severus.

"Don't let that dunderhead ruin your evening. I am just over there if you need anything", Severus said before kissing her forehead and escorting her back to her seat.

Severus made his way back to his table, to find Lucius standing in front of Hermione, kissing her hand.

"Trying to steal my women", Severus asked jokingly.

"Never", Lucius replied with a smile, "Albus invited Narcissa and I, he thought we could help cheer Abby up some."

"Where is mum?" Draco asked.

"She was feeling ill and decided to stay at home", Lucius said and then turned to Severus, "But she requested that I bring Abby back for the night. If that's alright with you, Severus. And she wants Draco, Abby, Hermione, and yourself over for dinner tomorrow night."

"Yes I find that acceptable. And I'm sure Abby would love to spend the night with you and Narcissa."

"Where is my lovely goddaughter?"

"Over there with her dunderhead boyfriend", Severus mumbled and pointed her out.

"Now, which one is Graham Greyback?"

Harry grinned, "I knew you were here for a reason."

"I'm here for my goddaughter. Now, if Greyback happens to get knocked around a bit, well there's nothing I can do about that."

"He's right over there", Draco said grinning and pointing him out.

"Ah, right. The one that resembles his idiot father."

"That would the one", Severus said scowling.

"Who is that speaking with Abby?" Ginny asked.

All shifted their heads in Abby's direction.

"Matthew Pierson, he's a sixth year Gryffindor ", Hermione said.

"Matty's on the quidditch team", Harry said to Ginny.

"He excel's in potions and in all his other subjects from what I hear", Severus said stealing Hermione's drink and taking a drink.

"Jordan doesn't seem too happy about Matty speaking to her", Draco said.

"Good, maybe that dunderhead will finally realize he shouldn't leave his beautiful date to sit at a table all night! I like Matty, why can't Abby date him", Severus said scowling.

Hermione grinned, "First you don't want her to date anyone, and now you want her to date Matty."

"Matty's not a dunderhead!"

Hermione grinned and leaned on Severus' arm.

"She really is stunning tonight", Lucius said watching Abby stand.

"Yes! She's going to dance with Matty!" Severus almost yelled.

Everyone at the table started laughing.

Ron walked over to the table, he had just got done having a conversation with Dumbledore.

"Do you see Abby? She's dancing with Matty Pierson. Jordan is furious", Ron said sitting next to Harry.

"Welcome to our entertainment", Draco said.

Jordan jumped up and stormed over to Shelly, who was at the punch table. He pulled her by the arm, away from her date, and out to the dance floor.

"That's just messed up, dancing with friend", Harry stated.

They saw Abby scowl at Jordan, and turn her gaze back to Matty. When the song was over, Abby left Matty and made her way to the punch table. Jordan followed her. The group at the table could see that Abby and Jordan were arguing.

"I'm going to hurt that boy", Severus said fuming and standing up.

Hermione jumped up and grabbed his arm, "Severus, let them work it out. Talk about it with Abby later, you interfering will make it worse. Come, dance with me."

Hermione pulled him out to the dance floor. Severus was leading Hermione around the floor, but had his eyes on Abby and Jordan.

"I'm over here", Hermione said tilting his chin to her face.

Severus sighed, "I'm sorry, I'm just very protective of Abby, you know that. I just don't want that dunderhead to hurt her or make her cry."

"I know love. Just let them work it out right now, if she needs assistance she will ask. I don't think she would appreciate you prying into her relationship."

The ball was just about over. Severus and Hermione had been seated at their table for a majority of the time. Severus got Hermione up to dance a few more times, but Hermione was starting to get tired quickly, due to the pregnancy.

"I am going to make my presence known to Abby and see if she would like to join me at the manor for the evening", Lucius said as he stood up.

After Abby's and Jordan's argument, the two made their way back to their table. Both looked even more pissed off than before. Matty had asked Abby to dance a few more time, she excepted, out of spit of course. She was defiantly the child of Severus Snape.

"Tell her to save the last dance for me", Severus said as Lucius started making his way over to Abby.

"Will you just ask your father!" Jordan nearly spat.

"No! You're being a jerk and I don't want to spend the rest of my evening with you", Abby said crossing her arms over her chest.

"What!" Jordan bellowed but stopped when he saw Lucius was approaching.

Lucius glared at Jordan and then turned to Abby, she had her head turned away from him and hadn't seen him approach.

"Would the lovely lady allow me to have this dance?" Lucius asked as he pulled that back of Abby's hand to his lips.

Abby jerked her head and jumped up. "Godfather!" She said happily and flung her arms around his neck. Lucius hugged her back and escorted her out to the dance floor. Jordan scowled and stomped away.

After the dance and Abby agreeing to go to Malfoy Manor for the evening, Lucius made his way back to his table.

"Abby is waiting for you Severus. She wants one more dance with you and then is ready to leave."

Severus nodded and stood up. "God damn that boy! He's dead!"

"Severus, what is it", Hermione asked concerned, following Severus' gaze.

Graham Greyback had just kissed the back of Abby's hand and she pulled it away from him. He was smirking and advancing on her. Jordan was stalking over to the scene. By the time Hermione turned her head back around, Severus, Lucius, Draco, Harry, and Ron were stalking over there.

"Ew! Don't touch me", Abby said disgusted and pulling her hand away from Graham.

"What's the matter baby. Let's get out of here." Graham had obviously been drinking.

Abby scrunched up her nose and tried to walk away.

"Don't walk away from me!" Graham said grabbing her arm.

"Don't touch her!" Jordan said stalking up to the two.

"Aw, poor Jordan. I guess by now you've heard the rumors that I'm shagging your girlfriend. I guess you just weren't good enough for her taste", Graham said licking his lips.

"I thought you said those rumors weren't true!" Jordan exclaimed, as he turned to Abby.

"Are you an idiot! Of course they aren't true!"

"They sound true to me!" Jordan spat.

Graham was grinning and started to pull Abby toward him.

"Get off!" Abby yelled.

The next thing Abby saw was Graham being ripped off of her and hurtled to the ground. Matty glared at Graham and softly grabbed Abby's elbow softly.

"Are you alright?" Matty had seen the scene from where he was sitting and rushed over once he saw Jordan was going to be no help to Abby.

Abby nodded, but before she could speak, she saw Severus pick Graham up by the collar of his shirt and slam him onto the table.

"What did I tell you about going near or touching my daughter!" Severus seethed.

"You can't tttoucch me, you're a ttteacccher", Graham slurred.

"No, but I can hit you", Lucius said angrily and drew his fist back.

Albus rushed over, flicked his wand, and froze Severus and Lucius.

"Professor Potter and Weasley, if you would escort Mr. Greyback to my office I would be very grateful", Albus said, pulling Graham off the table more harshly then normal.

Harry and Ron nodded and took Graham up to Albus' office. Albus flicked his wand and unfroze Severus and Lucius.

"Damn it, Albus!" Severus bellowed.

"I know Severus, but you and Lucius harming him will not help matters."

Severus scowled and turned his attention to Abby.

"Are you alright", he asked pulling her to his chest and wrapping his arms around her.

"Yes, I'm fine", Abby gave Severus a genuine smile, "That was actually rather fun to watch. I know you wanted the last dance, but can we go, I just want to get out of here."

Severus smiled, "Of course."

They started to walk back toward Hermione, but Severus stopped. He turned and grabbed Matty by the arm. Matty looked up at him surprised and a little scared.

"No, wait dad, he was protecting me", Abby said getting the wrong impression.

"Thank you", Severus said giving Matty a smile and then turning, and walking again.

Abby had her mouth gapped open.

"What?"

"Did you just thank and smile at a student."

Severus laughed, he was glad Abby was still in good spirits.

An hour later, Hermione was sitting on the couch and Severus was pacing the floor. Both still had their ball attire on.

"This is ridiculous!" Severus fumed.

Albus had come in about thirty minutes ago, after he spoke with Graham. He could only punish Graham for drinking and grabbing Abby's arm harshly. Since Graham was pulled off of Abby before anything happened, and he denied trying to hurt her, Albus was stuck. Hermione was now left up to trying to calm Severus down.

"What, are we suppose to let Graham beat Abby to death or rape her!"

"Of course not, Love. But Albus was stuck, there was only so much he could do. Abby was still in a good mood when she left hear, she'll be ok. Besides, I'm sure once Graham sobers up, he will realize that you, Lucius, or the rest of the staff will murder him if he touches Abby again."

"Damn right I will!"

Hermione stood up and pulled Severus toward the bed room, "Now about our little party."

Severus was still fuming and trying to pace, Hermione grabbed him and pushed him into the wall.

"I'm sorry, Hermione. I just don't think I'm in the mood right now."

Hermione pressed her hips into him and placed his hand on her butt.

"Did I forget to mention, I'm not wearing any underwear", She said seductively into his ear.

--Review please!! Thanks to those who do.