Severus woke the morning after the Halloween ball with Hermione laying all over him. Her face was buried into the nook of his neck, her right arm was draped over his chest, with her legs somehow entwined with his. Severus could tell she was in a deep sleep by her slow breathing.
He glanced over at the clock, it read 10 A.M. Severus was surprised he hadn't slept longer then he actually did. When Hermione had declared that she wasn't wearing any panties last night, Severus couldn't have been more turned on.
Their night had consisted of hours of love making. Which he thought would have made him exhausted for days, but he was actually feeling refreshed and in the best mood he could ever remember being in.
Hermione started to stir.
"Are you going to sleep all day, my love", Severus said softly, while rubbing her back.
"Mmm hmm."
"Well, you can't sleep all day. We are excepted at the Malfoy's at five."
"I think I can manage to be up by then", Hermione responded hoarsely.
"I'm starved, I'm going to floo a note down to the house elves to send some food up. Would you like anything?"
"Sounds lovely", she said, still half asleep.
Severus smirked and untangled himself from Hermione.
"Where are boxers, and my pants", Severus asked, glancing around the room.
"Somewhere between here and the sitting room."
"Right", he said smirking.
Three O'clock still found the two in bed. They had stayed awake for the most part, discussing the baby, Abby, and plans for the future.
"Why can't we name the baby Severus", Hermione said as she propped herself up on one hand.
"The boy will be scarred for life. He will get tormented when he enters Hogwarts, I will not do that to my child."
"I like your name, Severus! It's different", Hermione said with a wide smile.
"Yeah, well children don't like different. So far, I like the name Abby came up with, Addison. If we are going with anything right now, it's that."
"Oh, really", Hermione said smirking. "I like that name as well, but if we go with that, we have to name him Severus Addison Snape and not Addison Severus Snape. But, we will still call him Addison."
"And why is that", Severus said cocking an eyebrow.
"Because if his first name is Addison, his initials will be A.S.S."
Severus snorted, "Alright, I see the logic behind that. But I refuse to call him Severus."
A loud knocking came from out in the sitting room.
"What was that?" Hermione asked.
"Sounds like someones knocking on my door that leads to the hallway", Severus said as he got up to put a pair of pants and a shirt on.
Severus walked out into the sitting room, and opened his front door. He scowled when he saw who it was.
"Erm, is Abby here?" Jordan asked nervously.
"I don't believe Abby's whereabouts is any of your concern", Severus said coldly, glaring at him.
"I.I.I came to apologize", Jordan stuttered out.
Severus snorted, "Really, do you think an apology is good enough. If it wasn't for Matty, who know's what Greyback would have done before I got over there!" Severus said harshly.
"I'm sorry."
"Abby's suppose to be your girlfriend, and that means you protect her! You were going to let her get maimed by that idiot!"
"Nnno, I wasn't. It's just.."
"Shut up! I don't want to hear anything you have to say."
"Severus, who is it", Hermione said coming up beside him, with her bathrobe wrapped around her.
"An idiotic dunderhead!"
"I just want to see Abby, to apologize", Jordan pleaded, looking at Hermione.
"Abby's with her godparents, she won't be returning until this evening", Hermione responded.
Jordan nodded and started to walk away.
"That doesn't mean I want to see your face at my chamber door this evening!" Severus said as he slammed the door.
Severus stalked over to the couch and sat down with his arms crossed across his chest.
"Severus, don't let Jordan ruin your good mood. Let Abby decided how she wants to handle him", Hermione said walking toward him.
"Why does she have to like dunderheads!?"
Hermione smirked and sat down on Severus' lap. "Let Abby handle it, besides I believe you have other things to handle", Hermione said grabbing his hand and trailing it up the back of her thigh.
Severus let out a low growl and ran his hand the rest of the way up her leg.
"Too bad we have to go get ready for dinner at the Malfoy's", Hermione said grinning, getting off of Severus' lap, and walking toward his bedroom.
"You little minx", Severus said grinning and following her to his bedroom.
At five o'clock, Severus and Hermione flooed to Malfoy Manor. They were greeted by Eileen, Narcissa, and Albus, who were having a conversation in the sitting room.
"I didn't know you were going to be here", Severus said kissing his mother on the check.
"Lucius owled this morning and asked us to join everyone", Eileen responded.
Eileen pulled Hermione into a hug and then rubbed her stomach. "How are you and my grandchild."
"Great", Hermione said glowing.
"Speaking of your grandchildren, where is Abby?" Severus asked looking around the room.
"Abby, Lucius, and Draco are around here somewhere, getting into something I'm sure", Narcissa said with a smile on her face.
"No doubt."
A few moments later, Lucius, Draco, and Abby walked into the room. Abby was giggling and Lucius and Draco had wide smiles on there face.
"Ah, all our guest are here. How rude of me to not be present at their arrival", Lucius said walking over to everyone.
"And what were you three doing?" Narcissa asked Lucius.
"I don't think you want to know."
"Your probably right."
Abby walked over to Severus and wrapped her arms around his waist, and peered up into his eyes, grinning.
"Getting into trouble, again?" Severus said looking down and wrapping his arms around Abby.
Abby gasped with a hurt expression on her face, "When have I ever gotten into any trouble."
Severus raised his eyebrows and Abby smirked.
A house elf popped into the sitting room, informing Narcissa that dinner was served. The elf popped back out and all made their way into the dinning room.
"Draco when are you going to give me some grandchildren?" Narcissa asked before she took a sip of her wine.
"Mum", Draco whined, "Leave me alone about children, right now."
"Draco I agree with your mother. Your friends are having children, Hermione is about to have a baby and Potter is on his second child", Lucius said.
"You will get a grandchild eventually!"
"At this rate, Abby is going to have children before you do", Lucius said jokingly.
"She will not!" Severus quickly.
The entire table grinned at Severus' outburst.
"Aw, you don't want Abby and Jordan to have little babies running around your home", Draco said smirking.
Severus and Abby both scowled, making the entire table laugh.
"By the way Abby, Jordan came by looking for you today", Hermione added.
Abby scowled at her plate, but remained silent.
The dinner party lasted another two hours, before all departed for their home.
"I need to go get a few things from my chambers, Severus", Hermione said as her, Severus, and Abby stepped through the floo.
"Alright, why don't you escort Abby back to Gryffindor tower on your way. I need to go do a few things in my lab."
Hermione and Abby exited Severus' chambers and made their way to Gryffindor tower. It was a silent walk, until Abby finally spoke.
"What did Jordan want?"
"He said he wanted to apologize to you. Your dad scared him off before he could say anything else."
Abby's lip twitched into a smile. After a moment she asked, "Would you forgive him?"
"Well, I don't think Jordan would have let Graham hurt you. I think he was just confused by what Graham was saying."
"I think that's what had made me the most angry, is that he believes I would cheat on him and with Graham, of all people. And he was being such a prat last night, just because I wouldn't ask my dad to stay in Gryffindor tower."
"I think you two will be able to work it out. He seemed to regret his actions from last night."
Abby smiled and nodded.
Hermione made her way back to Severus' chambers with her things in hand. Severus was sitting on the couch, reading a book.
"You didn't take very long in your lab", Hermione said setting her things down.
"No", Severus responded, still occupied with his book.
A few moments later, Severus felt Hermione pull the book out of his hand. She threw it on the floor and sat on his lap. Severus looked up, Hermione was completely naked.
"You are insatiable", Severus said grinning.
Severus pulled her into a seering kiss, Hermione responded by rubbing herself up against Severus.
"Last night and this morning wasn't enough for you, I see", Severus growled and pulled one of her breast into his mouth.
Hermione moaned and tilted her head back. Severus put his hand behind head, and pushed her onto the couch. Hermione immediately started unbuttoning his trousers and pulling them off. Severus surprised Hermione, by sticking two fingers into her core.
"Severus", Hermione moaned, bucking her hips.
Severus bent down and lightly bit down on her right nipple. Hermione emitted a low moan and arched her back. She opened her eyes, Severus could see the lust and passion building up in them.
"Severus, I want you now! And I want it hard!"
Severus thought he was going to cum right there. He knew he could get rough when Hermione begged for him to slam into her. But, he figured he better get it out of his system now, since once she got so far along in her pregnancy they wouldn't be able to have rough sex.
"Get on your hands and knees", Severus panted, as he pulled the rest of his cloths off.
Hermione obeyed. Severus could see she was already dripping wet and needed no preparation. He grabbed her at her hips and placed himself at her entrance. With one hard and quick thrust, Severus was inside of her. She moaned and thrusted her hips back into Severus.
Severus wrapped his hands into Hermione's hair and began thrusting hard and quick into her.
"Yesssss", Hermione hissed, "Just like that."
Severus was thrusting as hard as possible, he was sure both of them were going to be sore, come tomorrow. Bending down to Hermione's neck, Severus sunk his teeth into her skin. Hermione let out a high pitched scream and Severus could feel her walls convulsing around his cock. With two more hard thrusts, Severus let himself spill into her with a shout.
Hermione fell flat onto the couch and Severus fell on top of her.
"I don't think I can move", Severus said trying to catch his breathe.
"Oh, we're not through yet, Severus", Hermione said with a grin.
The whole month of November had passed and everything was going great. Two weeks into November, Severus has allowed Abby to start spending her nights and weekends back in Gryffindor tower. Hermione and Severus' relationship was going along amazingly, they seemed to be closer than ever.
Abby had gotten back on track with school work and staying out of trouble. Her and Jordan had made up and were still dating, but Severus figured he could get Jordan out of the picture and Matty in the picture by the end of the school year. Abby hadn't said anything else about Graham messing with her, Severus was still weary that she just wasn't telling anyone.
Hermione's pregnancy was going along nicely. It being the beginning of December, she was 5 months along.
Hermione was now in the middle of teaching her 5th year Gryffindor and Slytherin charms class. There was a knock on the door, Hermione looked up as Severus stepped in.
"Do you need something, Professor Snape?" Hermione asked, causing the students to turn in his direction.
"Yes, sorry to interrupt. I was wondering if I could take one of your students, Ms. Snape to be exact", Severus responded ad Hermione walked toward him.
"Yes, of course", Hermione said getting about a foot away from him. "Is everything alright", she said quietly.
"Yes, I need to make a trip to Hogsmeade. I'm just going to take her with me and make sure shes been doing alright, and take her out to lunch."
Hermione smiled and nodded. Abby had just approached them.
"Thank you, Professor", Severus said.
He looked up and realized that all eyes were on him and Hermione. Severus grinned and bent down, kissing Hermione sweetly. Half the class giggled and started whispering, while the other half made disgusted noises.
"Oops", Severus said grinning and walked out of the classroom. Followed by Abby.
"Cheeky bastard", Hermione mumbled, grinning.
"Erm, I haven't done anything wrong", Abby said with an odd expression on her face.
Severus grinned, "I know, I am just going to Hogsmeade. I thought you would like to accompany me."
"Oh, ok. Yeah that sounds, good."
After getting a number of ingredients from the Apothecary, Severus took Abby to the Three Broomsticks for lunch.
"How have your classes been going?" Severus asked after they ordered their food.
"Good. All the 5th years seem to be freaking out over the O.W.L. Exams. Are they really that tough?"
"They can be. As long as you study for them, you will be fine. Hermione and I can help you start to study for them once Christmas break is over."
Abby nodded and took a drink of her drink.
"There is actually a reason I brought you hear today."
Abby locked eyes with Severus, waiting for him to continue.
"I know you've been through a lot these last six months or so. But, there is something I need to run by you." Severus paused, and continued rather slowly, "Well, I plan to ask for Hermione's hand in marriage."
Abby grinned.
"If it's to much for you, Abby, just let me know. I can wait, I don't want to put any other pressures on you."
"Dad, it's brilliant!" Abby said smiling.
Severus let out a sigh of relief and smiled.
"I really like Hermione, dad."
"I know you do, love. I just needed to make sure you were ok with this."
"So, when are you going to do it?"
"Well, I was thinking Christmas eve", Severus said thinking about it.
"No, not then dad. Hermione will be expecting it, you should surprise her. If you wait until after Christmas, she will be expecting it then too. She told me you two had briefly talked about getting married, so she knows it is coming. You should do it this weekend, you will catch her off guard."
Severus thought about it, "That could work. But are you sure to not do it on Christmas?"
"Yes dad, it's so cliché. Hermione is going to be expecting it then. Besides how romantic is it going to be with me and muggle sitting around while you propose."
Severus grinned, "I guess your right. What do you say you skip the rest of your classes today and come with me to the house, so we can make sure everything is in order and you can help me plan what to do."
The week had gone by quick enough. Severus and Abby had configured a romantic dinning area outside of the beach house, with a perfect view of the water. Fate was also on Severus' side, it had snowed the night before, so the grass that was visible and the house were covered in snow.
Severus had put a charm over the area so that the weather couldn't ruin what they had conjured, and a spell was keeping the area warm.
Hermione had been told that her and Severus were going to stay at the beach house for a romantic weekend. Severus said that they hadn't really had any time for themselves lately and with the Christmas holidays coming up and all the plans they had, he wanted to do something alone with her now.
Just so there were no flaws in Severus' plan, Abby agreed to stay the weekend with Eileen and Albus, in Albus' chambers at Hogwarts. Severus and Hermione were to floo to the Albus' chambers Sunday evening, where they would announce their engagement, and then to the great hall for dinner. Which, Abby was the only one with the knowledge that Severus was going to propose.
Hermione and Severus flooed to the house right after classes were done on Friday.
"I'm glad we got the weekend away", Hermione said smiling at Severus, as they walked out of the floo and into the sitting room.
"Me too", Severus said smiling and rubbing a hand up her back.
"I'm starving, do you think your house elf, Libby, could wipe us up something."
"It's already taken care of, my love", Severus said grabbing her hand and leading her toward the door that led outside.
Hermione gasped when she saw what Severus and Abby had set up. It was a table for two, with a candle lite in the middle. There were also tiny candles floating around the table, lighting up the area. It was simple but very romantic in Hermione's eyes.
"Severus, when did you do all this! It's wonderful!" Hermione squealed, while hugging him.
"Don't worry about that right now, come sit down", Severus said as he led her the rest of the way to the table.
"This is such a lovely view. I get a great view of the ocean and the snow."
Severus smiled and sat down, the food appeared.
"I knew I fell in love with you for a reason", Hermione said after taking a bite of her food.
"Good to hear", Severus said, almost smirking. "Are you and my little one still doing alright?"
"Mmm hmm. Severus you were just with me the other day, when I was getting a check up with Poppy."
"I know, just making small talk I guess."
Hermione cocked an eyebrow, "Since when has the great Severus Snape made small talk."
Severus just smirked and continued eating.
Hermione noticed Severus was a little more on edge than normal. He almost seemed nervous.
"Severus, are you alright? Is something going on with Abby, she isn't back into drugs is she?"
"Yes, I'm fine", Severus said smiling, "Abby is fine too. This weekend is for us, no interruptions, everything is perfect."
Hermione smiled, reassured, and continued eating. After eating, Severus stood to stretch his legs. Hermione followed and stood beside him. Severus reached over and pulled Hermione into his chest, giving her a breath taking kiss.
Hermione clutched on to Severus' arms, as he pulled away.
"I love you, very much", Severus said gazing into her eyes.
"I love you too."
Severus brought one of Hermione's hands to his lips and kissed it. He lowered her hand, but still held on to it, and he also lowered himself. Hermione thought he was going in for another kiss, until he seemed to keep dropping down to the ground.
Severus was now on one knee, and Hermione's eyes were as wide as they could possibly be.
"My love, I have waited for someone like you my entire life. You're intelligent, beautiful, caring, and the most amazing person I know. I couldn't imagine living my life without you or the child you will soon give me. I refuse to let the love of my life go. So, I'm asking for your hand in marriage", Severus said sweetly as he pulled a ring box out of his pocket.
"Oh, Severus!", Hermione said with tears rolling down her face, "Of course I will!"
Severus smiled widely and slide the diamond over Hermione's finger. Hermione launched herself into Severus' arms, knocking them both into the sand.
"I love you so much Severus", Hermione squealed and kissed him.
They spent their entire weekend in bed, celebrating their engagement. By Sunday morning, Severus and Hermione were both worn out, and sprawled out on the bed.
"This has been an amazing weekend", Hermione said with her eyes closed.
"I agree. But we do need to be getting up soon and gathering our things", Severus said, absently stroking her hair.
Hermione snapped her eyes open and looked at Severus, "What do you think Abby will think of this, you don't think it will hurt her do you?"
Severus smiled, "No, she's the only one that knows I planned on purposing this weekend. I talked to her about it when I took her to Hogsmeade in the beginning of the week and she was the one to help me set everything up. Abby was thrilled Hermione, she really likes you."
Hermione sighed and smiled, "Good."
Hermione and Severus flooed to Albus' chambers that evening. Albus was sitting on the end of the couch looking over a few papers, Abby was sprawled out over the rest of the couch reading a book. Eileen was walking in from kitchen.
"Hello, you two..", Eileen had started but let out a loud sequel and rushed toward Hermione.
Abby grinned, and threw her hands over her ears. Albus looked at Eileen like she had lost your mind.
"I knew it! I knew there was a reason Severus was taking you away this weekend!" Eileen said grabbing Hermione's hand and gawking at her ring, then pulling her into a hug.
"Congratulations", Albus said getting up and hugging Severus.
"Thanks for helping your dad set up the house, Abby", Hermione said as she walked over and hugged her.
"You knew, and your didn't tell me!" Eileen said putting her hands on her hips.
"Dad wouldn't let me!"
"Severus, I could have helped you!" Eileen said swatting at Severus.
"You can help with the wedding, mum", Severus said pulling Eileen into a hug.
The five made their way to the great hall for dinner. Albus decided to take it upon himself to inform the staff and student body.
"If I could have everyone's attention please", Albus said standing at the high table. Severus immediately wished he was anywhere but the great hall, and Hermione had a bright smile on her face.
"I would like to announce the engagement of Professors Hermione Granger and Severus Snape."
The hall erupted in cheers, and a few catcalls, which were coming from the direction of Harry, Ron, and Draco.
"Oh, and if you happen to hear a babies cry, say in April, or the pitter patter of little feet in the hallway come next fall, don't be alarmed", Albus said smiling.
The hall erupted into whispers, at the next clue to Hermione's due date.
Severus scowled at Albus, while Hermione giggled at Severus' expression.
"I believe it is time for us to go back to my chambers to unpack. We will retrieve Abby on the way out of the hall, so we can spend some time with her", Severus said standing and taking Hermione's hand.
Hermione followed him to Gryffindor table.
"Ms. Snape. If you are finished, would you follow me, please", Severus said, smiling at Abby.
Abby smiled back, and got up and followed him and Hermione down to Severus' chamber.
"So, when are you moving Hermione into you chambers", Abby asked.
"We will wait until after the holidays. If you two would go put on a pot of tea, I will put our things away and join you in a moment", Severus said, still smiling.
Abby had walked into the kitchen, in front of Hermione. Hermione wasn't paying attention and walked right into Abby's back, because she had stopped walking.
"Oh, I'm sorry Abby...", Hermione said but stopped.
Abby had dropped down to her knees.
"Muggle", she breathed, barely loud enough for Hermione to hear.
Muggle was laid out on the floor, but he wasn't moving.
"Abby", Hermione said cautiously, kneeling down beside her.
"He's ok, he's ok. Maybe he's just sleeping", Abby said pushing her hand out and running it across Muggle's head.
Muggle still wasn't moving.
"Abby", Hermione tried again.
"Muggle, please", Abby pleaded.
"Abby...Severus, SEVERUS!" Hermione said, ending in a yell.
"What is it?" Severus called from the sitting room.
"Get in here!"
"What..", Severus said but trailed off as he walked into the kitchen.
Abby was still clutching onto Muggle and mumbling that he was ok.
"Severus, do something", Hermione said in tears.
"Abby", Severus said softly, kneeling down beside her and reaching for hand, that was entwined in Muggle's fur.
"Don't touch him, DON'T TOUCH HIM. He's ok, he's ok."
Severus quickly drew his hand back at hearing Abby's hysterical voice.
"Abby, Abigail look at me", Severus said softly putting his fingers under her chin and tilting her head toward his face.
"Dad", Abby whispered, with tears running down her cheeks. She pulled her hand away from Muggle, and threw herself at Severus, sobbing into his chest.
Severus wrapped his arm tightly around her back and stood up, he put his other hand under her legs and picked her up. Severus carried her into his bedroom, Hermione followed with a cup of tea and a dreamless sleep potion.
Severus mixed the potion with Abby's tea and had her drink it. He wrapped her in his blanket and left her to sleep on his bed. Severus and Hermione went back into the kitchen. Severus was sitting on the floor, leaning up against a cabinet.
"Why did you have to die, you damned dog", Severus said angrily.
Hermione remained silent and sat beside Severus, pulling his hand into her lap.
"Why do these things keeping happening to Abby, she can't catch a break", Severus said, his voice starting to crack.
"We'll make sure she's ok Severus. If we have to stay with her 24 hrs a day, we will."
Severus shook his head and leaned on Hermione's shoulder. "Stupid old dog", he grumbled.
"Severus", Hermione said after a moment.
"What?"
"Why is the area around Muggle's mouth white?"
Severus sat up, and leaned in for a closer look. He pulled a cloth out of his pocket and whipped it across the white area. Severus smelled the cloth, and then starred at it.
"What is it?" Hermione asked after a moment.
"He was poisoned", Severus said furiously.
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