"I never thought I'd see the day, Severus", Eileen said standing behind her son, smiling. A tear slid down Eileen's face as she watched Severus adjust his bow tie.
"Mum, don't cry. I'm already emotional enough", Severus said with a small smile, wrapping an arm around Eileen..
"I'm sorry, love", Eileen said into Severus' chest. "I'm just so happy for you. Hermione is such a wonderful person and she makes you so happy. You have had some dark days, love. I was always afraid you would never find true happiness."
"I know. But, all has worked itself out. I'm about to have a beautiful wife, not to mention I already have to wonderful kids and a wonder family."
Eileen smiled up at Severus. "I need to get back to the girls and get Addison from Abby, and then get to my seat."
"Have you seen Hermione yet?"
"Mmm hmm. She's beautiful, love."
"Hermione, calm down", Jane Granger said, coaxing Hermione toward a chair.
"But, what if Severus backs out!"
"Severus is a good man love and I see the way he looks at you, he's not backing out", Edward Granger said, pushing Hermione's shoulders down so she sat down in the chair.
"Hermione, think about what your saying", Ginny commented with a smile. "Your talking about the man who is pretty much always clinging to you when you two are in the same room."
"I know, dad is always all over your Hermione. I swear he confesses his love for you in his sleep", Abby added.
"Abby, where's Addison, I need to go take my seat", Eileen said walking in the room. "Hermione, what's wrong? Your looking a little pale."
"Molly said she would watch Addison until you got to your seat. And Hermione's freaking out, she thinks dad has changed his mind."
"Oh, love. You have nothing to worry about", Eileen said walking toward Hermione. "Severus was in his room just a moment ago making sure everything was perfect for the muggle wedding you wanted. He was just glowing, he was so happy. I've never seen him like that before. Besides, he's already outside in the garden, at the alter, waiting for you."
Hermione sighed with relief.
"See baby, Severus is already out there. Let's not keep him waiting", Edward said, kissing Hermione's cheek.
"What are those women doing. They are taking forever", Draco whined from beside Lucius.
"Be patient boy, women need time to get ready", Severus commented from the other side of Lucius.
"When I get married my women won't take this long!"
"Precisely why you don't have a women", Lucius commented, causing Severus to grin.
Eileen walked into the room, she took Addison from Molly before she took her seat in the front row. Jane Granger quickly followed suit.
"Are the ladies ready?" Severus asked his mother.
"Yes, they should be along shortly."
"I believe we are ready", Albus said, appearing on Severus' right.
"Severus", Lucius hissed. "Abby looks stunning. Look at all these men starring at her!"
Severus' head snapped up to the door way of Snape Manor. Abby was standing there in a green floor length dress, having a conversation with Ginny.
"Abby's beautiful, she looks like her mother", Severus said with a smile.
Something caught Abby's attention, causing her to smile and turn a light shade of red. Severus followed her gaze and his eyes fell on Matty, who was grinning. Severus scowled and starred at Matty until Matty turned his head toward Severus. Matty's face dropped and he turned back toward the front of the garden.
Severus looked back at Abby,she was grinning at him. Severus scowled half-heartedly but he couldn't help but grin back at Abby.
Abby and Ginny started making their way down the isle. Severus' hands began to shack as he watched.
"Breathe, Severus", Lucius whispered.
Severus released the breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding. A moment later, Hermione stood in the doorway with her father, dressed in a traditional white, floor length, muggle wedding dress. Severus' breath hitched.
"Oh my gods, she's beautiful", Severus whispered.
Hermione looked at Severus and smiled. Severus' face light up as he smiled back.
"Severus! Breathe!" Lucius whispered. "You're starting to wobble, you're going to pass out!"
Severus released his breath, then took a deep breathe. He never took his eyes off Hermione. Edward walked Hermione up to the alter. Tears ran down his face as he shook Severus' hand and handed Hermione over to him. Severus took Hermione's hand and smiled down at her.
"Severus' your shaking, are you ok?" Hermione asked quietly.
"Yes, of course. I'm just overly excited", he replied with a smile. Severus' entire face was glowing as he looked at Hermione, causing her to smile and glow as well.
Albus started the ceremony. Severus couldn't believe he was finally at his own wedding. Over the years he had come to realize that he would probably never marry. He had come to terms with that, figuring his life would be mostly occupied by Abby. Severus hadn't factored in what he was going to do once Abby graduated Hogwarts and started a career or went to university.
Then, Hermione came along. When she had returned to Hogwarts, Severus wasn't to thrilled. He remembered her as the bossy know-it-all, that was a royal pain in his ass. Hermione had returned as the charms apprentice and Severus had immediately noted a change in her. She appeared to have matured even more over the summer. Hermione had filled out quit nicely, her curves were in all the right places, and her hair still had it's bushy qualities but she seemed to have better managed it.
Over the first two years their friendship has bloomed quit a bit. Hermione still had an interest in potions, so Severus reluctantly let her be an assistant in her free time.
Severus thoughts were momentarily broken when her heard the words, "I do", come out of Hermione's mouth.
After the first month Hermione had started working with him in his lab, Severus was undone. He realized how beautiful and smart Hermione was and she made for a wonderful conversationalist. Severus had almost let it spill to Hermione a few times that he had daughter, but decided against it since there were still a few death eaters on the lose.
When Severus found out that Hermione was to take over the charms position at Hogwarts, he was ecstatic. He had secretly feared that Hermione would go into research or take a position at a different school.
Little did Severus know, Hermione had no intentions of leaving Hogwarts or Severus. Hermione was sometimes still a royal pain in Severus' ass, but he loved her for it.
"Severus", Albus said softly.
"Hmm, what?" Severus asked, coming back to reality.
"Say I do", Lucius whispered.
"Oh! Right! Yes, of course. Defiantly, I do."
Everyone in hearing distance chuckled and Hermione grinned at Severus.
"I now present Severus and Hermione Snape. You may kiss your bride, Severus!" Albus said happily.
Severus put both hands on Hermione's face and pulled her into a seering kiss.
The reception had been in full swing for a couple of hours. The other half of the Garden was were the reception was held.
"Who let that blasted women into my wedding", Severus said scowling, as he watched Draco dance with Page Summers.
"She is Draco's date", Lucius replied. "Draco needed a date and as you recall Ms. Summers was hanging around us at the Leaky Cauldron last night. So, Draco asked her and she happily said yes."
"I bet she did", Severus said scowling.
"Come now, Severus. Don't let her bring you down, you now have a lovely wife", Lucius said nodding toward Hermione, who was dancing with Harry.
Severus smiled.
"I believe it is time for the father daughter, bride and groom dance", Albus announced, clearing the dance floor.
"I'm glad Hermione's parents liked me. I don't think this would have gone well if Edward hadn't taken a liking to me", Severus commented, as he watched Hermione and Edward dance.
"Yes, yes, I agree. You need to remember that for when Abby gets married. I'd assume that will be in some short years", Lucius commented, nodding in Abby's direction. Abby was sitting next to Matty, who had his arm around her protectively. Addison was sitting in Abby's lap.
Severus sighed, "I know. Matty seems to bewitch Abby's mind, but he's good for her. Matty makes Abby happy. It will be a horrible day for me when I have to give her up."
"Don't worry, I seriously doubt Abby will go far. That is if her and Matty end up going anywhere."
Severus looked curiously, "I never thought about that."
"Alright, bride and groom dance!" Albus announced.
Severus walked over to Edward, shook his hand and then bowed to Hermione.
"My love", Severus said silkily as he pulled Hermione toward him. "You've been out of my presence for far to long."
"I was sitting with you twenty minutes ago."
"Exactly."
Hermione grinned.
"I see your secret admirer is here", Hermione still grinning.
Severus made a quiet groan, "Draco decided he needed a date, and apparently she was in his proximately."
Hermione giggled.
Severus cocked an eyebrow, "And what do you think you're giggling at Mrs. Snape?" Severus swooped down and gave her a loving kiss.
"Mmm", Hermione murmured with her eyes still closed.
"Oh, that's nothing. You just wait until we get to Greece. Right now you look just ravishing and if all these people weren't here I'd devour you."
Hermione grinned, "I can't wait."
A few more hours had passed at Severus' and Hermione's reception.
"Severus, Hermione, your port key will activate in twenty minutes. You should start saying your goodbyes", Eileen said handing Addison to them.
Hermione sighed, "I don't know if I can leave the kids, Severus."
"I know. But, they are going to be with my mother and Albus. And from what I hear, they have planned a few things with your parents and Lucius and Narcissa, so they will be well taken care of."
"I know they will be taken care of. I just don't want to leave them", Hermione replied, kissing Addison's check.
"Neither do I, but I think we will regret not taking some time for ourselves. It is only three days, we will retrieve the children on Monday", Severus said, trying to convince himself and Hermione.
"You two are going to Greece, no arguments!" Eileen said. "You are accessible through the floo, so making contact is going to be easy enough. Now go say your goodbyes!"
Severus grinned, "Let me go find Abby and set some ground rules."
Severus pulled Abby from Matty's arms and pulled her out onto the dance floor.
"Hermione and I will be leaving shortly", Severus said as he swayed him and Abby to the music.
"Alright", Abby said with a smile.
"Are you sure your ok with us being gone for three days?"
"Yes."
"You can contact us through the floo and can send a letter to us using Talon, if you like."
Abby smiled, "Dad, I'm going to be fine, and so will Addison. Besides, Grandmum said Matty could come over."
Severus raised an eyebrow, "Yes, I heard. Which leads me to enforcing the rules I set for you."
"I know, I know. No leaving the manor without an adult, or at least permission from an adult. Which, said permission, has to come directly from you. Don't give grandmum and granddad a hard time, take the sleeping potion, and if I'm caught alone, in any kind of compromising positions with Matty, you will kill Matty. No ifs, ands, or buts about it", Abby said grinning as she racked off the rules.
Severus smirked at her and leaned down, kissing her cheek.
"Here we are", Severus said, as him and Hermione landed in a large sitting room. Severus was wrapped around Hermione.
"This place is beautiful, Severus!" Hermione squealed as she looked around the room and started walking toward the window. "Look at this view!"
Severus and Hermione's condo sat thirty stories off the ground, with a wonderful view of the rest of the village, beach, and water.
"I see something more beautiful", Severus said coming up behind her.
"What?" Hermione asked, turning around.
"You, you're just ravishing", Severus said smirking and pressing her up against the window.
Hermione smiled, "Really, and what do you plan on doing about that?"
"A few things", Severus said picking Hermione up and carrying her to the bed. He stood her up in front of it. "As lovely as this dress is, it has to go." Severus reached around and unzipped the back of Hermione's dress, letting it fall to the ground. Leaving Hermione standing in her bra and underwear.
"Well, I believe you are over dressed, Mr. Snape", Hermione said as she started to remove his tux.
After Severus was only left with his boxers, he laid Hermione gently on the bed. He began kissing and sucking on her collar bone.
"I can't believe I have such a lovely wife. You do realize I'm never going to let you go, right?" Severus breathed into Hermione's neck.
"I'd never dream of it, love." Hermione let out a moan when Severus gently grinded his hips into hers. He reached around, unhooked Hermione's bra and tossed it onto the floor. Severus kissed his way down and started nibbling on Hermione's breast.
Hermione gasped and threaded her hand into Severus' hair. "Severus' I'm ready for you! I've been waiting all day, please!"
"Patience, my love." Severus kissed his way down to her navel and lopped his fingers under the waist band of her underwear, sliding them down. Discarding them with the rest of the clothing. He began kissing lightly on Hermione's thighs, finally running his lips across her clit.
"Severus!" Hermione gasped and twisted her other hand in his hair. Severus lightly sucked and twirled his tongue until Hermione shrieked in ecstasy. Severus kissed his way back up to her neck and Hermione pulled him into a seering kiss.
"Now Severus, please!" Hermione pleaded.
"With pleasure, my love", Severus said as he placed himself at Hermione's entrance and gave her a slow, deep thrust.
"Yessss", Hermione hissed.
Severus' thrusts were long and slow until Hermione wrapped her legs around his hips and met his slow thrusts with hard and urgent ones.
"You little minx", Severus hissed and quickened the pace.
"Yess, that's it Severus!"
Severus could feel himself not lasting much longer, so he reached down with his mouth and drew Hermione's nipple into it. He bite down lightly and Hermione shrieked again, as her muscles clamped down over Severus. Severus gave two more hard thrusts and spilled inside of her.
Severus rolled off of Hermione and pulled her into his arm. "You better rest up, round two will begin shortly."
Hermione grinned.
Severus woke up to the sunlight pouring into the room. Hermione was laying beside him on the bed. She was on her side with her head propped up by her arm, reading a witch weekly magazine and eating a bowl of fruit.
"You look lovely", Severus said sleepily, with a smile.
Hermione scowled, "I haven't even showered yet." She grinned.
"We should save time and take one together", Severus said silkily.
"Right, because that would save time", Hermione smirked.
"What time is it anyway?"
"About 10:30."
Severus scowled, "Why did you let me sleep this late."
"You were tired Severus. Besides, I haven't been awake very long either. This is our honeymoon, so enjoy it."
Severus sighed, "Well lets get showered and dressed. I have things planned for us to do this afternoon."
The three days of Severus' and Hermione's honeymoon went by too quickly. Monday had gotten their before they knew it.
"We should probably be getting up now", Hermione said as she drew small circles on Severus' chest. It was late afternoon and the two were recuperating from another round of love making.
"Yes, I suppose. I believe we are meeting everyone for dinner at Snape Manor."
"Mmm hmm", Hermione said.
Just then there was a tapping on the window. Severus and Hermione looked up and Talon was cooing happily at the glass, holding a letter.
"I'll let him in", Severus said rolling out of the bed. When he opened the window Talon flew in and perched on Severus' shoulder, nudging happily at his face.
"There is toast over on the counter, Talon", Severus said taking the letter from him.
"What does it say. Is everything alright", Hermione asked.
"Mmm hmm. It appears my mother is just venting, her house as been filled with Weasleys, Potters, and Malfoys all weekend. The only thing that has kept her sane is your mum, Narcissa, and Molly", Severus said while reading the letter and then burst out laughing.
"What?"
"It would appear Albus, Abby, Lucius, Matty, your father, Harry, Draco, Ron, Ginny and Arthur set the backyard and the side of the Manor on fire."
"What were they doing?! Is everyone alright!?"
"Apparently they were playing with a few of the twins creations. Everyone is fine and all the damaged to the grounds and manor were repaired."
Severus scowled.
"What?"
"Albus has been giving Abby some instruction on the new powers she has acquired from myself and Talon."
"Well, that's probably a good thing. She needs to learn so she can control them. What exactly are the powers that she acquired? I know she can feel you and your feelings when your in the room, but what else?"
"I'm not really sure. I don't think Abby is either. Healer Bronson and Albus said she will gradually figure out she has powers she hasn't' had before. I just hope she hasn't figured any out and has been keeping them from me."
"I doubt it. She hasn't really been away from us since she's been back home."
"Yes, you're right."
"Does Abby know what we have planned, when we leave Snape Manor?" Hermione asked, as she got up and dressed.
"No, I haven't told her. I also asked that no one mention it to her, I wanted to be the one to tell her", Severus said with a smirk.
A half hour before dinner, Severus and Hermione took another port key and arrived in the middle of the sitting room in Snape Manor.
"Severus! Hermione! I hope you two had a wonderful time", Eileen said walking from the kitchen, followed by Jane Granger, who was carrying Addison.
"Yes, it was lovely", Hermione said as she hugged the two women and took a cooing Addison into her arms.
"Where is everyone else", Severus asked, after he hugged his mother.
"Well, us two, Molly, and Narcissa have been in the kitchen cooking. While Abby, Albus, and the rest of that lot are around here somewhere doing god knows what!"
Severus couldn't help but smirk.
"I tell you, that lot has been off the wall the last couple of days! The older they get, the more outrageous the things they do!"
"Ah, I see Mr. And Mrs. Snape have arrived", Albus said he he walked into the room, followed by everyone, except Abby and Matty.
"Where are Abby and Matty?" Severus asked Scowling.
"Matty is about to depart for his home, Abby is saying goodbye."
Ginny pulled Hermione away from Severus and the men. "You have to give me details!" Ginny said grinning. Hermione grinned back and started in on what her and Severus did on their honeymoon.
"How did Abby and Addison do, besides the mischief", Severus asked his mum and Albus.
"Addison was just lovely, he's such a good baby", Eileen replied. "And Abby did wonderfully as well. I blame Albus for all the mischief that went on", Eileen replied.
Albus grinned guiltily.
"Abby took the dreamless sleep potions?" Severus inquired.
"Dad!" Abby said happily from the door way and then walked quickly to Severus, embracing him into a hug.
"I guess that answers my question about the dreamless sleep potion", Severus said scowling, looking at the dark circles under Abby's eyes.
"Severus, she has been taking them. And without putting up a fight, I might add", Albus said.
"Yes. It was just, she fell asleep last night without taking one and had a nightmare. So, she ended up waking up about four a.m.. Well, I went back to bed, assured by Albus that he would take care of Abby. Of course I wake up this morning to this lot swimming in a pool in the middle of the drawing room. I mean really who conjures a pool, in the house!" Eileen said, glaring at a grinning Albus.
"But you went swimming too, grandmum", Abby added.
Eileen glared at Abby and Severus burst out laughing. "It sounds like you have had a good time this weekend, Abby."
Abby grinned and nodded.
"Dinners ready", Molly called from the kitchen.
After dinner, everyone filled back into the sitting room saying their goodbyes.
"So tell me Severus, what do you have planned for the family next week", Lucius said with a grin.
"Well, Hermione and I are going back to Greece for the week."
Abby's face fell and then she scowled.
Severus grinned. "Come on Abby, I need to apparate you back to the house."
"What? No, I don't want to stay there by myself. I'd rather stay here", Abby said, disappointed.
"Hmmm. Well, alright. See you in a week!" Severus said with a smile.
"Severus!" Hermione said swatting at his arm. "Abby, don't listen to him. We are taking a family vacation for the week. We are going back to Greece."
"Really?!!" Abby said as her face lite up and she ran over and threw her hands around Hermione's and Severus' neck.
"Come on, we need to get back to the house. You need to pack and we need to pack Addison's things", Severus said smiling.
Abby pulled back and gave Severus' a playful glare, "Jerk!"
-Review please! I was in New York this weekend and in F. A.O Schwartz toy store they have three, three foot high, Harry, Hermione, and Ron Figure's made from legos and about a seven foot high Hagrid made from Legos. It was awesome.