Abby walked the darks hallways, heading toward the Astronomy tower. It was now midnight, She hadn't seen Graham since this morning and was hoping he was out somewhere.
Abby conjured a bench and sat down, enjoying the view.
"So, have you decided", Graham said sitting down beside her and running his hand down her side.
"I don't like you in that way, Graham. To be honest I don't like you at all, you have been nothing but cruel to me", Abby replied turning her head in his direction.
"You wish for these events to keep happening and everyone to blame you?"
"All I have to do is go to my grandfather and show him my memories, so everyone will know you're behind all these events."
"Ah, but I never admitted to doing anything. I just said I could make them stop, for a price of course. I never said that I was the one behind them."
Abby scowled, he did have a point.
"Things could be so much better for you", Graham said leaning over and nibbling on her ear.
Abby cringed and pulled away, "Look, we could just hang out or something."
"I want more then that. We don't have to be dating, as we both already have a significant other. We could just be friends with benefits", he replied, pulling Abby into a kiss while he fondled her breast.
"No, no I can't", Abby said pulling away and standing.
Graham stood and grabbed her hand, "These occurrences will keep happening until you decide other wise." He kissed the back of her hand and looked into her eyes, "I will see you around."
Severus' back ached, as he rolled over on the couch. This was the 2nd night he spent on the couch and it was torture. He figured he'd better apologize to Hermione soon, or he wasn't going to be able to walk by the end of the week.
"Severus", Hermione said softly.
Severus peeked open an eye, seeing a coffee cup. Sitting up, he took the coffee from Hermione.
"Thank you."
"I figured it was about time we talked", Hermione said sitting down beside him.
Severus nodded as he drank his coffee.
"I know you were only angry because you thought Abby had something to do with these strange events that have been occurring. And, I know that you and I have different opinions about whether she is behind them or not. But, we will have to meet somewhere in the middle with this, for the sakes of ourselves and for Abby."
"I agree", Severus said putting his coffee cup down and then placing his arm around Hermione, pulling her to relax against his chest. "I'm sorry for getting angry at you and for causing you to become agitated. It really isn't good for you or the baby."
Hermione smiled and snuggled to his chest, "We should bring Abby down here for dinner. I know she's probably still angry with you, but I'm sure she will come down, with all the students giving her strange looks and talking about her behind her back. Besides, she needs to see that we're ok. She was blaming herself for out fight and was afraid we were going to break up because of it. I assured her that all couples have there disputes and that we would be fine."
"Yes, it's going to take more then an argument to get rid of me", Severus said smiling.
Severus pulled them down so they were laying on the couch cuddling. "What do you say we eat breakfast down here and have some time to ourselves."
"Sounds lovely."
Two hours later, Severus and Hermione walked hand in hand through the passage that led into Severus' office, then out into his classroom. The 5th year Gryffindors and Slytherins were just walking through the door and seemed to be gossiping about something. As soon as they caught sight of Severus and Hermione they lowered their voices to a whisper or stopped talking all together.
"I wonder what has happened now", Severus said sighing, still keeping his hand entwined with Hermione's.
"We can always ask Abby when she gets here."
Severus nodded.
Matty Pierson rushed into Severus' classroom, making his way to Severus.
"Mr. Pierson, what are you doing here, you don't have a class with me until tomorrow."
"Right, I know sir. But I just thought you should know what's going, since you and professor Granger weren't in the Great Hall for breakfast", Matty said trying to catch his breath.
"Well, spit it out boy!"
"Jordan broke up with Abby. I'm not exactly sure what happened, I didn't hear all of it. But they ended in a big dispute, with Abby storming out of breakfast. I tried to follow her, but by the time I got out of the Great Hall she was gone. I couldn't find her after that. I believe professor Dumbledore tried to find her too, but I don't think he was able to."
"You have got to be kidding me", Severus mumbled. He scanned the classroom and to his dismay, Abby was no where in sight. "Thank you Mr. Pierson, return to class now. Just tell your Professor to speak with me if they have a problem with you being late."
"Ok, Sir. Erm, could you tell Abby I was looking for her? I just want to make sure she is ok."
Severus nodded and Matty left the room.
"Severus we need to find her. I don't have a class right now, I can look for her."
"I will help you", Severus said and then turned to his class. "You are to remain in the room until the class period is over, or I tell you other wise. DO NOT touch anything besides your books, parchment, and quill. I want a five foot essay written on chapter 22."
Severus, who was still holding Hermione's hand, walked out into the hallway and headed down the corridor.
"Oh, I hope she's alright Severus. Poor girl, this is the last thing she needs."
"I know", Severus said quietly, picking up the pace.
Severus decided he'd start near the Great Hall and work his way to the end of the castle. He figured Gryffindor tower was the last place she would be, seeing as Jordan would be there at some point during the day. As he rounded the corner near the Great Hall, the portrait that led to the kitchen opened, and Abby stepped out with a plate of food.
"Abby", Severus said softly grabbing her attention.
Abby's head jerked up, when she saw it was Severus her face and shoulders dropped.
"I know I'm suppose to be in your class right now, but I didn't exactly get to eat breakfast this morning and I'm starving."
"Yes, we heard", Severus replied.
"Figures", Abby said scowling.
"Abby, are you alright?" Hermione asked softly.
Abby nodded, "Dad, can I take the day off of classes? I will do all my work, I just don't feel like dealing with everyone right now."
Severus was surprised by Abby's demeanor. She appeared to be alright, but he could tell she wasn't and was just putting up a facade. He had expected to find Abby off somewhere sobbing and plotting ways to harm Jordan. Right now, he actually wished she was sobbing or doing something to show some kind of emotion.
"Yes, I think I can agree to that. But I ask that you spend the day in my office and not roaming around the castle", Severus said, he actually didn't want to leave her alone anywhere.
"Ok", Abby said, as she started to walk with Severus and Hermione back to Severus' classroom.
"You look tired my love", Severus said to Hermione, as him, Hermione, and Abby ate lunch at the kitchen table, in Severus' and Hermione's chambers.
"I am rather exhausted today. I don't have anymore classes for the rest of the day, so I believe I am going to rest."
"Good, I only have two more classes after lunch, so I won't be gone for too long. Perhaps Abby could join you down here, instead of being cooped up in my office."
"That's a great idea."
Abby nodded and continued eating. She hadn't been very talkative since they discovered her this morning coming out of the kitchens. Abby had busied herself with her school work, in order to avoid speaking about what happened between her and Jordan at breakfast."
"Abby, I know you don't want to talk about this and I am the last person you probably want to tell anything to right now, but what happened between you and Jordan this morning?" Severus asked gently.
Abby sighed, but remained starring at her plate. "Jordan approached me in the Great Hall, I guess he thought if he broke up with me in public I wouldn't make a scene. He told me that we should take a break, because I have to much going on in my life right now. And, he's still angry about all the rumors going around about me and Graham. I became angry, stood up, and started yelling at him. I obviously drew the attention of the entire hall, once I saw grandfather approaching I left."
Severus scowled, he really wanted to hurt Jordan now.
Hermione covered Abby's hand and rubbed it, "It will be ok Abby. Maybe you and Jordan will get back together."
Abby huffed, "I don't want anything to do with him right now."
Severus smiled, "Mr. Pierson wanted me to inform you that he was asking about you."
Abby started to smile, "really?"
"Yes, he's the one that came and told your father and I what happened. Matty just wanted to make sure you were ok", Hermione said softly.
Abby stared at her plate, obviously deep in thought.
"Alright, I need to get back to my classroom. I will be back soon", Severus said as he stood, walking to Hermione and giving her a kiss.
Severus walked over to Abby and kissed the top of her head, she didn't respond, being as she was still bitter about the way Severus had been treating to her.
"Are you going to date Matty", Hermione asked as she settled on the couch, after Severus left.
"I don't want to date anyone right now", Abby said pulling her school books into her lap and starting on her work.
"I can understand that, but you shouldn't push Matty away. He is a good friend to you, and you never know you two could develop into something else one day. The attraction between you two is hard to miss."
Abby smiled and nodded.
A month had passed since the beginning of the new term. The weird events were still taking place, but still the staff was no closer to finding the culprit. Of course, all eyes were still on Abby, including Severus'.
Abby kept her distance from Severus, he seemed to be more and more furious towards her everyday. She tried to approach him once about Graham, but had caught him in a horrible mood. Severus had declared that he didn't want to speak with her at that moment, and that if she continued speaking he was going to hex her mouth shut. So, she gave up.
Abby's unusual encounters with Graham were still happening. She thought that she could ease herself into having sex with him, seeing as that's all he wanted to make these events stop. They had had many snogging sessions and she let him grope her a few times, but wouldn't let it go any farther. Whether Graham knew it or not, Abby was still a virgin.
Severus and Hermione would be ok one day and fighting the next. Severus would usually coax Hermione into laying with him and they would end up having unbelievable make-up sex. Hermione's hormones were usually off the charts, do to the stress of the pregnancy and everything else going on at Hogwarts.
"You still can't possibly be mad at me", Severus commented, walking over to Hermione, who was seated on the couch.
"I am! Now leave me alone", Hermione said scowling.
"What were we even arguing about", Severus said becoming agitated.
"I don't know! But, I'm angry with you!"
"Well that's nothing new", Severus growled and stalked toward the liquor cabinet.
"Drinking is going to solve nothing, Severus", Hermione hissed.
"It will, since you won't speak to me about why your angry!"
Hermione pushed herself off the couch, but let out a painful moan before she could say anything. She grabbed her stomach and bent forward, hanging onto the couch. Severus rushed towards her.
"Don't touch me!" Hermione bellowed when Severus was about three feet away.
Severus stopped in his tracks.
"But, but your in pain", Severus stuttered, wanting to walk over and help her.
Hermione moaned painfully again. "Take me to Poppy, Severus."
Severus rushed the rest of the way over and scooped Hermione into his arms, and rushed into the floo.
"Poppy!" Severus bellowed, as he placed Hermione onto a cot.
"Severus, keep it down, I have patients who are resting", Poppy said as she rushed over.
"Hermione's in pain! You have to do something", Severus said anxiously.
"Move out of the way", Poppy said as she started examining Hermione, who was still clutching her stomach.
Poppy examined her for fifteen minutes, and then started administering Hermione a few potions.
"What is it! Is Hermione ok, what about the baby", Severus questioned, who was as pale as could be.
"Severus calm yourself, they are both fine", Poppy said, as she ushered him to sit down. "The pain was caused by stress. Hermione, I know pregnancy itself is very stressful and the events that have been talking place are not helping, but you are going to have manage it better.
"Alright", Hermione said in a sleepy whisper.
Poppy turned and placed a potion vial in Severus' hand.
"What's this?" Severus asked.
"A calming drought, you need it", Poppy said as she pulled the curtain about Hermione's bed, giving them privacy.
"Hermione, I'm sorry about the fight. I should have realized all the stress you were under", Severus said getting up and sitting on the edge of her bed.
"Severus it's alright", Hermione said tiredly. "Take the potion and get in bed, I believe we both need some rest."
Severus obliged and snuggled into bed with her.
A week had passed since Hermione's stay in the infirmary. Severus refrained from setting Hermione off into anymore arguments. He hadn't seen Abby to much, but when he did he made sure to tell her that him and her couldn't get into anymore fights in front of Hermione, do to her stress levels. Abby started staying away completely, only seeing Severus and Hermione when ever she had their classes.
"Severus, I look like a whale, I am not attending this valentines ball!" Hermione said huffing, and looking herself over in the mirror.
"Hermione you're beautiful", Severus said leaning up against the doorway of the bedroom.
Hermione scowled, "I look awful."
Severus walked over to Hermione and wrapped his arms around her, rubbing circles over her stomach.
"You are the most beautiful women I have ever laid eyes on. The fact that you are carrying my child, makes you even more beautiful. I could just ravish you right here", Severus said placing a gentle kiss on the nap of her neck.
Hermione let out a soft moan and tilted her head to the side.
"Now, as much as I'd love to skip the ball, Albus and my mother will come looking for us, giving us no privacy", Severus as he worked his mouth over Hermione's neck and ear. "But, this is what we can look forward to after the ball."
Hermione moaned in acceptance, leaning her back into Severus.
Half an hour later found Severus and Hermione walking into the Great Hall, which was decorated in pink and red hearts. Albus had conjured cupid, it was flying around shouting suction cup arrows at people.
"Damn that thing!" Severus said as he pulled a red arrow off his head.
Hermione giggled and pulled Severus toward the other staff.
"Oh Hermione, you just look lovely", Eileen said pulling her into a hug. "I can't believe your only due in two months, I'm so excited!"
"So am I! But, I'm rather nervous about the delivery."
"You will be great, don't worry", Eileen said giddily.
Severus rolled his eyes at his mother and smiled.
"Where is Abby at, Severus", Eileen asked.
"I don't know. I assume she will be here shortly."
"Is she dating Matty Pierson now?"
"Erm, I'm not sure", Severus said shrugging.
"I don't think so. I think she is still hurt by Jordan breaking up with her", Hermione commented.
Abby walked in with a large crowd of Gryffindor's, which included Jordan, Shelly, and Matty.
"Abby looks beautiful", Eileen said smiling and walking over in her direction.
The ball seemed to drag out for hours for Severus, when actually he had only been there for two hours.
"Is this thing over yet", Severus moaned.
"You know Severus, we could go back to our chambers and have some alone time", Hermione said seductively into his ear.
Severus smirked and stood up, helping Hermione up along the way.
"That idiot boy is not doing what I think he is", Ginny said starring at the dance floor. All the staff members that were sitting at the table looked over to where she was looking. Jordan had guided Shelly out onto the dance floor and started dancing with her.
"Maybe they are just dancing", Ron said trying to be hopeful.
"It doesn't matter. Shelly is Abby's best friend, she shouldn't be out there dancing with him", Hermione hissed.
Jordan swooped in and planted a passionate kiss on Shelly's lips, she was very receptive of the kiss. Severus glanced over at Abby, she was unaware of what was happening because she was having a conversation with a few other Gryffindor's.
"Maybe Abby won't notice", Draco said, noticing the same thing Severus did. "Shit, she sees them. Severus you better go intercept her before she uses an unforgivable on the both of them."
Severus let go of Hermione's hand and started to walk towards Abby. Before he got to far, Abby got up and stalked out of the Great Hall, followed by Matty. Everyone in the Great Hall broke into whispers, as they watched Severus stalk out of the hall. All eyes were now on Jordan and Shelly.
Severus exited the Great Hall, but Matty and Abby were out of sight. He stood, contemplating on which way to go. Matty jogged back down the corridor, toward where Severus was standing.
"Where is she", Severus asked.
"I don't know. She said she wanted to be alone and she ran off. She disappeared before I could catch up with her."
Severus nodded and started walking toward the direction Matty had come from.
Abby sat on top of the astronomy tower, watching the snow fall heavily from the sky.
"You know, you don't need to worry about what those two idiots are doing. I'm sure I can help you feel better", Abby heard a familiar voice say.
She turned around and Graham was slowly walking toward her.
"Why do you always show up at the worst times", Abby said softly, wiping the tears from her cheek.
"Because I know what you need, Abby. I can make so many of your problems go away and make you feel amazing", Graham said as he grabbed her arm and pulled her close.
Graham starting sucking and kissing on Abby's neck and thrusted his hips into hers, Abby moaned and tilter her head back. He pulled her to the floor, laying on top of her, and grinded his hips into hers. Abby moaned, opening her legs wider.
"Yes, that's it Abby. I know you want this, I can feel your arousal", Graham said pushing her dress up and rubbing his hand along the inside of her thigh. He bent his head down and pulled Abby into a searing kiss, causing her to wrap her arms around his neck.
"WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING!" Severus bellowed as he stepped into the astronomy tower.
-Review please! I've had a review or two saying the Abby and Graham's situation is taking away from Severus and Hermione in the story. The situation does have a purpose and which will become obvious in about two chapters or possibly the next one. So stick with me please!