"Severus?" Hermione called as she walked into the potions classroom, carrying Addison. Severus looked up from his desk and smiled, he had been grading papers.

"Your tea with Ginny didn't last long", Severus stated, going back to grading his papers.

"I've actually been sent to give you a message. We have a staff meeting tomorrow morning before breakfast."

"Really? For what?"

"I'm not entirely sure. Albus popped his head into Harry and Ginny's floo and just said we have a meeting tomorrow morning."

"Odd", Severus commented, as he made the last mark on the last paper.

"Are you ready to go back to our chambers?"

"Mmm hmm, just let me grab Abby."

"Oh, I didn't know she was in here with you."

"Yes. After her detention with Harry she had to come clean my store rooms, to repay me for the broom I had to replace for that dunderhead, Jordan Chambers", Severus said, as he reached over and took Addison from Hermione.

Hermione smiled and followed Severus to the store room. He paused and stuck his hand up in front of Hermione, stopping her from going any further.

"What?" Hermione asked.

"They're are wards on this door", Severus said with an odd look on his face.

Very gently, and slowly, Severus removed the wards from the door. As he creaked the door open the sounds of Abby's giggles hit their ears. Pushing the door open further, they saw Matty was in the storeroom with Abby. Matty had Abby up against one of the shelves, sucking on her neck. Abby's eyes were squeezed shut and she was biting her lip.

Severus scowled and walked up behind Matty, smacking him in the back of the head. Matty and Abby both gasped and jumped apart.

"Boy, how did you get in here?" Severus said, glaring at Matty.

"The door", Matty said weakly.

"I never saw you walk by", Severus stated.

"Erm, you were working at your desk."

"I still would have seen you. What are you doing in here with Abby anyway?"

"Uhh, we...we...Matty was just bringing me something", Abby said quickly.

Severus cocked and eyebrow. "Oh, really? And what was it Matty was bringing you? Hmm?"

"Professor Potter asked to bring something to Abby", Matty said and then was greeted by kick from Abby. Severus cocked an eyebrow and Addison giggled. Hermione looked over and saw the invisibility cloak sticking out from under Abby's cloak.

"It must have been her Defense Against the Dark Arts book, Severus. It's sitting on the counter", Hermione remarked.

"Yes, that's it! I left my book during detention", Abby said, a little too excitedly. Severus glared at everyone in the room.

"Right. I'm sure that's exactly what was going on. Why don't I leave so you can finish doing whatever it was you were doing!" Severus said, giving Hermione and extra glare and then stomping out of the store room, with Addison still in his arms.

"I'm sorry Hermione, I didn't mean to get dad mad at you", Abby said apologetically.

"It's alright, your dad has been a little grumpy lately anyway. I don't think it's a good idea that he knows you have the invisibility cloak, at least not right now."

"Ok."

"Matty you should get back to Gryffindor tower and Abby you should come back to the chambers, so your dad doesn't have a fit."

Matty nodded and leaned over, giving Abby a soft kiss. Abby followed Hermione to their chambers.

"Do you think dad is still upset?" Abby asked Hermione, as they walked into their empty sitting room.

"Probably, just go on to bed. I'm sure he will be over it by morning", Hermione said with a soft smile, heading to Addison's room. Severus was sitting in the rocking chair, feeding Addison a bottle. Severus looked up and scowled at Hermione.

"I see you're still angry", Hermione said, picking up some of Addison's toys.

"Why do you always have to do that?!" Severus said scowling, but whispering. Addison had fallen asleep, so Severus placed him in his crib.

"Do what, exactly?"

"Always get Abby out of trouble! She will end up being a delinquent!"

"Oh, Severus. They were just being teenagers", Hermione said with a sigh.

"I don't care!" Severus said rather loudly.

"Keep your voice down!" Hermione said in a whisper. "Lets discuss this in our bedroom."

Severus scowled and swept passed Hermione, walking into the hallway and into their bedroom. Hermione huffed and followed him.

"What exactly is your problem tonight, Severus?" Hermione said as she shut the door.

"What is that suppose to mean?! And my problem is that you keep getting Abby out of trouble, she needs to know there are consequences!"

Hermione scowled, "Abby is well aware of the consequences, Severus! I didn't try to get her out of trouble for breaking Jordan's broom did I?! NO!"

"And and what would you have me do, let them keep snogging until they had sex on my store room floor!"

"Oh, shut up, Severus! They were just being teenagers, she's doing the exact same thing you and I did as teenagers."

"Don't tell me how to discipline my daughter!"

Hermione glared, "I'm her step-mother Severus, I thought we both agreed I'd help finish raising Abby!"

"I didn't agree to anything", Severus said hatefully.

"FINE! I won't go anywhere near Abby or speak to her anymore, you get explain that one to her!"

"I didn't mean it like that and you know it!"

"No I don't know what you mean! You're being an ass!"

Severus' scowled deepened, "What did you mean by, What my problem was tonight?"

"You have been in a foul mood for days now!"

"I have not! You pick arguments with me, I'm fine until you start in on something!

"OHHHH, So this all my fault! Of course, why wouldn't it be. I don't discipline our children correctly and all I do is pick fights with you, I guess I'm just a horrible mother and wife!" Hermione yelled, with tears in her eyes.

Severus stopped and dragged his hand through his hair, "I...." He was cut off by the sounds of Addison's cries coming from down the hall.

"Great, we didn't put up a silencing spell. I'm sure all of Hogwarts heard us", Hermione said, tears running down her face, as she headed to the door.

"I'll get him", Severus said quietly, making his way to the door.

"NO", Hermione yelled, stopping Severus in his tracks. "Addison is mine, you can't take him from me too." Severus sighed and watched her walk out of the room.

Twenty minutes later Hermione emerged back into hers and Severus' bedroom. She could hear the shower running in her bathroom. Hermione quickly dressed into her night shirt and got into bed. Hopefully she could fall asleep before Severus got done in the shower and wanted to start another argument.

Fifteen minutes later, as Hermione was drifting off to sleep, she felt the bed shift as Severus gently got into it. Hermione remained still, she figured Severus would stay on his side of the bed if he thought she was sleeping.

"Hermione?" Severus whispered a moment later. She didn't respond. Severus scooted up behind Hermione and nuzzled his nose into her hair. "I'm sorry, my love", he whispered and wrapped his arms around her.

Hermione didn't make any indications she was awake, but she did relax into Severus' hold. She may be angry with him, but Severus made her feel safe. And, he always smelled wonderful after he showered.

Hermione woke up the next morning to Severus nipping at her neck and ear. She moaned and pulled way from him, trying to maintain control.

"And what do you think you're doing", Hermione asked breathlessly.

"Apologizing", Severus said smiling and pulling Hermione into a kiss.

"Mmm, well that's a start", Hermione replied as she pulled away.

"I'm sorry for the things I said to you last night. I didn't mean what I said, I was just in a bad mood."

"Which brings me to what I was trying to point out last night. Why have you been in such a bad mood these last couple of days?" Hermione asked as she cuddled into his chest.

"I've just been stressed out, that's all. It will pass."

"I hope is passes soon, because I may end up killing you if it doesn't."

Severus smirked.

"We need to get up and dressed, remember we have the staff meeting before breakfast. Are the kids awake?"

"Mmm hmm. My mother already has Addison, she came early since we have the staff meeting. And Abby was dragging to the shower not too long ago."

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"What is this meeting about", Hermione asked, as her and Severus sat down with Harry, Ron, Draco, and Remus.

"We aren't sure. Something about Moaning Myrtles bathroom, but that's all we know", Harry responded, stiffening a yawn.

"This better be good, I could have gotten another thirty minutes of sleep", Draco said tiredly.

"Aw, did Page Summers wear you out last night?" Harry asked, grinning. Ron and Draco both scowled.

"No!" Draco responded quickly. "I'm done with her. She's a little too freaky for me."

Severus started to grin and Hermione was trying to hide her giggles in his arm.

"What?" Harry asked, confused.

"Just take his word for it, mate. That women is a kinky nutter", Ron said, shaking his head.

Hermione burst into a fit of giggles and hid her head in Severus' arm.

"What did I miss?!" Harry asked anxiously.

"How do you two know about what she tried to do?!!!" Draco asked Severus, horrified.

"Good, good. We are all here", Albus said as he walked into the staff room.

Hermione straightened herself in her chair and did her best not to look at Ron or Draco. Harry was looking back and forth between all of them, desperate to find out what had happened.

"Someone better tell me later!" Harry exclaimed quietly, as he sat back in his seat.

"This is a rather urgent meeting, but I will make it as quick as possible. Minerva discovered a few items in Moaning Myrtles bathroom yesterday evening. There were three cauldrons and some ingredients on the right side of the bathroom."

"So, a student's been brewing potions in that bathroom again?" Professor Trelawney asked.

"It appears so", Albus replied.

"Didn't we discover it was Abigail Snape, Jordan Chambers, and Shelly McCloud brewing in there last year? I'd assume it was them again."

"Don't be so quick to jump to those three", Severus stated. "I'm not saying Abby hasn't been brewing in there, I wouldn't put it past her. But, If Abby has been brewing in there, I doubt Mr. Chambers and Ms. McCloud have been with her."

"Yes, Abby showed her lovingness toward Jordan at quidditch practice last week", Page Summers said sarcastically, from the back of the room. Severus and Hermione both scowled.

"Silence, please", Albus said firmly. "You all are getting ahead of me. We found other objects in the bathroom. Minerva, I'll let you take over from here."

"Thank you, Albus", Minerva said, as she stood next to Albus. "Located under one of the sinks in Moaning Myrtle's bathroom, was a small brown box. When I opened it I found a few razorblades and a small knife. I immediately assumed that these objects were used for the potion, until I looked closer. I found blood on a few of the razorblades and stained on the inside of the box."

"So, what exactly does this mean?" Draco asked.

"Well, we have to look at a few possibilities", Albus replied. "The thought crossed my mind that maybe whoever was brewing had accidentally cut themselves, but the amount of blood in the box suggested it was a very deep cut or multiple cuts. Poppy hasn't received anyone fitting the description in the infirmary."

"So, the brewer stabbed somebody?" Ron said slowly.

"We had considered that as well, but Poppy hadn't reported any such injuries in the infirmary", Minerva replied.

"Are you suggesting that the brewer is harming themselves?" Remus asked.

"I'm suggesting that a student may be harming themselves and that a student is brewing potions in Moaning Myrtles bathroom. They may or may not be the same person", Albus said. "Minerva and I are trying not to jump to any conclusions, but this is what the evidence has led us too."

Hermione felt Severus stiffen, so she grabbed his hand.

"How are we suppose to find this person or persons? And what do we do about it?" Severus asked, squeezing Hermione's hands.

"Well, we have to look at the obvious suspects first. Any student that seems to have emotional problems, trouble making friends, and/or is an outcast....", Albus responded and then paused, looking to Severus. "Abby is obviously at the top of our list, Severus. I know she has been doing extremely better, but we have to look at the big picture. Shes has a lot of emotional and angry outbursts lately. Have you notice anything else odd about her lately?"

"No, she's been doing well. Other then the anger you have just mentioned."

"Abby's hardly ever alone", Hermione said.

"Yes, her and Matty seemed to be connected at the mouth every time I find them. Abby seems to be happy."

"Good, that's what I was hoping to hear. Everyone still needs to keep an eye on her in class and the hallways for anything off about her.

Page snorted and mumbled, "You're going to have reports every five minutes."

"Something to add, Professor Summers", Albus asked, not catching what she had said.

"No, sir. Not at all."

"Good. Now, we also need to watch Carry Higgs, Austin Phillips, Devon Benton, and Rachel Summons. If anyone notices anything out of the ordinary, please report it to Minerva or myself, immediately. That will be all, we will regroup in a few days at our regular staff meeting."

"Do you think it's Abby?" Severus asked Hermione quietly, as they sat at the staff table in the Great Hall.

"I don't know love, I hope not. We just have to keep a closer eye on things and see. Abby seems to be happy though", Hermione responded, squeezing Severus' arm.

They watched Abby at the Gryffindor table, she was having an animated conversation with Matty, Julie, and Jeff. Carry Higgs sat down not too far from Abby, they made eye contact and Abby nodded a greeting in Carry's direction. Carry nodded back.

"Now, that was something I hadn't expected", Severus said, watching the two girls curiously.

"Maybe Abby made piece with Carry, I haven't really head anything about Carry lately from Abby."

"Neither have I", Severus said.

"Not to ease drop on your conversation", Remus interrupted. "But, I encountered Abby and Carry in the hallway one evening. I was surprised since Albus had warned us about Carry's dislike toward Abby. The girls seemed to be discussing something, but they went their separate directions when they saw me."

"Interesting", Severus replied.

Hermione stood in front of her desk, in her office. She was reading over an assignment her third years had turned in. Hermione gasped when a pair of strong arms circled around her waist.

"How about you let me make up for last night", Severus said seductively into Hermione's ear.

"You scared me!" Hermione exclaimed and leaned back into Severus' chest. "Don't you have a class right now?"

"No, I just dismissed my seventh years. I have a free period and so do you", Severus said and then began his attack on Hermione's neck. Hermione gasped again and then giggled, letting Severus do what he pleased to her neck.

Someone started banging on the door.

"Hermione, are you in there?" Harry called from the other side of the door.

Severus paid Harry no mind and kept working on Hermione's neck.

"I'm busy, Harry. Can this wait until later", Hermione said, a little unsteadily. She leaned back and reached behind her, wrapping her hands into Severus' hair.

"Not exactly. Is Severus in there? I'm looking for him, he wasn't in his office", Harry replied.

"Go away, Potter. We're busy at the moment, I'll find you later", Severus said, taking his mouth away from Hermione's neck.

"It can't wait, Severus. Abby didn't show up for my class."

"What" Severus said scowling, moving away from Hermione and opening the door. Harry and Ron stood on the other side of the door, Ron was smirking.

"Whip that smirk off your face, Weasley", Severus said glaring at Ron, then turning his attention to Harry. "When was she suppose to be in your class?"

"Last class period. I had sixth year Gryffindor and Ravenclaws, but she didn't show up. Her two friends were in class though. So I was hoping she was with you two or with Matty", Harry responded.

Severus looked at Hermione. "Was she with you?"

"No, I just had third years. I haven't seen her", Hermione said shaking her head.

"She wasn't with us or with Matty. I just had Seventh year Gryffindor and Hufflepuff and he was in class", Severus stated. "Gods, there better be a good excuse for this or I'm going to kill her."

Severus walked over to the floo, followed by Hermione, Harry, and Ron. When they flooed into Severus' chambers, Abby immediately came into view. She was stretched out across the couch, with a Defense Against the Darks Arts book laying across her stomach. Abby was obviously asleep.

"Abby! Wake up!" Severus said moving toward her. Abby jumped up and darted her eyes around the room, she stopped as she spotted Severus, Hermione, Harry, and Ron.

"Calm down, Severus. She could be sick for all we know."

"What time is it? Did I sleep through classes?!" Abby said urgently, trying to find something that would told her the time.

"You slept through my class, Abby. And you have missed half of whatever class you have after mine", Harry told her.

"Why are you down here sleeping when you should be in class?!" Severus barked out.

Abby was starting to get irritated, she had a hard time controlling how she felt Severus' emotions when she had first woke up. "It was an accident! I was studying for our test in DADA today and I fell asleep!"

Severus glared, "Don't speak to me like that!"

"Severus, calm down. Your emotions are carrying through to Abby", Hermione said calmly.

"She can control them!"

"Not when she's vulnerable, Severus! And not when you're being an ass! You know Abby has been sleeping a lot lately because of all the new powers her body has taken in. I'm sure Harry will let her make up what she missed", Hermione nearly yelled.

"There you go trying to get her out of trouble again! You think you know what's best for my child!" Severus said furiously.

"STOP IT", Abby yelled. "Stop fighting over me! If you want to punish me then just do it! But STOP fighting! Abby screamed, then she grabbed the table in front of the couch and slung it upside down. Abby stalked to the door and exited into the hallway.

"Why do you have to be so hateful to everyone", Hermione yelled at Severus and then stalked to their bedroom, slamming and warding the door shut.

"FUCK!" Severus yelled. "Potter, Weasley, go follow Abby and take her to Albus when you do. I'll be up there shortly. She has a check up with Healer Bronson this evening and she's not missing it." Severus stalked to the bathroom by Abby's room and slammed the door behind him.

"You're being awfully quiet. Are you feeling alright today, Abigail?" Healer Bronson asked Abby. Abby nodded. "Alright let's have you lie back onto the bed."

Healer Bronson was giving Abby her check up in the infirmary, at Hogwarts. Severus and Albus had informed Healer Bronson of the findings in Moaning Myrtle's bathroom, so he was sure to give her a thorough exam.

"Any more problems with your wrist?" Healer Bronson asked Abby.

"No, I've been wearing my wrist guard during quidditch."

"Good, your wrist is continuing to heal nicely. I'd say you probably won't need the guard come summer time."

"Good", Abby said with a smile.

"There's that smile I like to see. What's bothering you today, you're not acting like yourself."

"My dad just made me angry, that's all."

Healer Bronson smiled and nodded, "Ok, all down. You're doing wonderfully. I look forward to seeing your quidditch match this weekend. We will schedule another check up in a month."

"Alright."

Abby got off the bed and walked over to Matty, he was waiting for her across the room. Healer Bronson walked away from the bed and into Poppy's office. Poppy, Albus, Severus, and Hermione were waiting for him. Severus and Hermione were on opposite sides of the room, Hermione was obviously very pissed off at him.

"Well?" Severus asked.

"Abigail is doing wonderfully. Her wrist is healing nicely and everything else looks good. I had Poppy give her a full exam, as I'm sure she told you. There were no marks, cuts, or scars from self-mutilation anywhere on her body. Other then Abby being really pissed of at you, Severus, she seems to be doing alright."

"Good", Severus said sighing.

"Abigail's body is still adjusting, so the sleeping is normal. It should pass with in a week or two. With the anger and emotional outbursts, that's something you and Hermione will have to take on. If she doesn't start opening up to you or someone, a professional would be my advice."

Hermione made a face and almost snorted. She figured Severus wasn't going to let her have anything to do with it.

"Ok, Hermione and I will see what we can get out of her", Severus said quietly. Hermione glared in Severus' direction.

"Good, that is all for now. I will see Abigail again in one month", Healer Bronson said, starting to pack up his stuff.

"Thank you", Severus said, turning in Hermione's direction. She was already gone.

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