Severus and Hermione laid on opposite ends of the couch with their legs intertwined in the middle, both had a book in hand. Abby was laying on her back on the floor, looking at a magazine and Addison was siting up against her side, chewing on a toy. He was letting out squeals and gurgling as he chewed. They were still enjoying their week off from Hogwarts.
Talon flew into the room, squawking. He landed on Abby's head and started bouncing up and down. Abby and Addison started giggling.
"Abby, feed that bird a treat and shut him up", Severus said lazily.
"I think he has a letter", Hermione commented, looking up from her book.
Abby grabbed the letter gently and opened it. Talon hopped off Abby's head and started dancing in front of Addison, making him giggle even more.
"Who's it from", Severus asked, putting his book on his chest.
"My friends, Andrew and Aiden. They want to if I can come have dinner and hang out with them at their University tonight. Can I go?"
"I don't have a problem with that. But, if you're back here any later then eleven I will come looking for you."
"Ok." Abby got and started to head upstairs to get ready.
"Oh, and Abigail", Severus said, stopping Abby in her tracks. "Stay out of trouble."
Abby grinned and walked the rest of the way up the stairs.
Severus set his book on the floor and changed his position, crawling toward the other end of couch and laying on Hermione. Hermione moved her book from her face and cocked an eyebrow at him.
"We are going to have the house to ourselves tonight", Severus said, wiggling his eyebrows.
"Not quite", Hermione said as she smiled and pointed at Addison, who was playing with Talon on the floor.
"He'll be asleep by eight. That gives us three hours."
"You hope he will be asleep by eight", Hermione said with a grin. "You know what would be lovely?"
"What's that?"
"If you would go find me a piece of pizza and some pickles."
Severus' scrunched up his face and got up. "Cravings starting already?"
"Apparently."
Eight O'clock rolled around, Severus, Hermione, and Addison were cuddled on the couch. Hermione was fast asleep and Addison was wide awake, grabbing at Severus' face.
"You're suppose to be asleep, not your mother", Severus said to Addison.
The floo lit up and Matty's head appeared in the fireplace.
"Hello Severus, is Abby awake?" Matty asked politely.
"Actually, she isn't here at the moment."
"Oh, where is she?"
"Visiting her friends, Andrew and Aiden, at their University."
"Oh."
"I will tell her you flooed."
"Alright, thanks", Matty said, and then disappeared into the fireplace.
"Hermione", Severus whispered.
Hermione grunted.
"Come on, love", Severus whined. "It's our last night at the house."
Hermione grunted again and then rolled into Severus and Addison. Addison squealed angrily and swatted at Hermione.
"My thought's exactly." Severus sighed and then got up, taking Addison to bed. Then coming back to get Hermione.
At eleven o'clock, Abby popped her head into Severus and Hermione's bedroom, letting Severus know she was home.
"Matty flooed here for you", Severus told Abby.
"Ok, I'll just talk to him tomorrow since it's late. Good night, dad."
"Good night, love."
"What time is it", Hermione said sleepily from beside Severus.
"Eleven", Severus replied, as he ran his hand through Hermione's hair.
"Oh! I'm sorry love, I didn't mean to fall asleep on you."
"It's alright, you're pregnant, it happens."
"Are the kids asleep?"
"Addison is, Abby just went to bed."
"Well, I'm sure a good locking and silencing charm will do the trick", Hermione said with a grin, grabbing for her wand and flicking it.
Severus groaned as they stepped through the floo, into their sitting room at Hogwarts. "I wish it was summer already."
Hermione grinned, "Just think, Christmas is only two months away. Besides, the Halloween ball is in a couple days, aren't you excited?"
"Thrilled", Severus said sarcastically, making Hermione giggle.
"I'm going to go find Matty. I'll be at dinner."
"Ok, love", Severus responded.
The floo turned green and Eileen stepped through.
"I thought you guys might be back", Eileen said, almost giddy.
Severus rolled his eyes, "I need to do some things in my lab."
"Go, go. I want to speak with Hermione. I'm so excited for these babies!" Eileen almost squealed, as she walked over to Hermione and Addison.
"I know, me too. I'm nervous though, there will be two babies and Addison is still young", Hermione responded.
"Oh, everything will be fine! You still have eight months left and besides everyone is here to help you and Severus."
"I know, I know. Everything will turn out fine, I'm just scared."
Two hours later, Severus returned the chambers. The Potters, Ron, Draco, Albus, and Eileen were now in the sitting room.
"Having a party?" Severus asked with a smile, as he sat down with Hermione.
"We're just having a chat", Hermione said as she cuddled into his side.
"Severus, I had a thought", Albus interrupted.
Severus rolled his eyes, making everyone grin.
"Abby's little bonfire the other week gave me an idea. In two days, I would like to have a large bonfire that includes the whole school. I think it will help bring all the students and staff closer together."
"I think it sounds like fun", Hermione commented.
"I will be inviting all the staff and their families that are in the castle", Albus added.
"Alright, that could be a good idea", Severus said.
Addison let out a squeal, getting everyones attention.
"I think Addison likes the idea, too", Ginny said smiling.
Addison squealed again.
"What's the matter, love", Hermione said from Severus' side.
"I'll get him", Severus said, as he reached down and picked Addison up.
"Ma ma", Addison said softly, as he reached for Hermione.
The entire room went silent, everyone was starring in Addison's direction. Addison was still in Severus' arm, he had stopped moving when Addison spoke.
"Did he just speak", Hermione said quietly, tears forming in her eyes.
"Apparently, he wants you", Severus said grinning, handing Addison to Hermione. Addison wrapped his arms around Hermione's neck and laid his head on her shoulder.
"Oh! This is just such a wonderful week", Eileen said giddily. "I'm getting two more grand babies and Addison said his first word!"
"Abby's going to be mad she missed his first word", Draco said, smiling.
A knock sounded on the door.
"I will get that", Albus said, as he saw Severus standing up.
Albus opened the door and saw Shelly McCloud, Abby's ex-best friend, standing in the doorway.
"Hello, Ms. McCloud, how can I help you?" Albus said, softly.
"Er, hello sir. Is Professor Snape here or maybe Professor Granger?"
"Is there something you need, Ms. McCloud?" Severus asked as he approached the door.
"Er, well, you may want to go get Abby. She's probably about to hex Matty Pierson and Jordan Chambers into oblivion."
"Really? Matty?" Severus responded, not sure whether to believe Shelly.
"Yes, they were arguing in Gryffindor Tower and then Jordan jumped into their conversation. Abby seems very angry."
"Alright, thank you Ms. McCloud", Severus said and then turned back to the sitting room. "Potter I need your assistance for a moment. I need you to floo us to the Gryffindor common room."
"Ok, but why?" Harry asked.
"I'm not sure. Abby is arguing with Matty and Jordan, if I don't go get her she will probably use an unforgivable on them."
"Abby's fighting with Matty?" Hermione asked.
"That's what I'm told. Harry and I will go get her and we will bring her back here and find out what's going on."
Severus and Harry stepped into the floo, then exiting into Gryffindor tower moments later.
"Shut up, you idiot! I've been waiting for an excuse to hex your stupid ass", Abby seethed, pointing her wand at Jordan.
"What have I ever done to you!" Jordan yelled at Abby, receiving a scowl from her and Matty.
"What! What! Are you kidding!" Abby yelled, stepping closer to Jordan. "You were a horrible friend, let alone a terrible boyfriend! Accusing me of sleeping with that idiot Graham Greyback!"
"Abby", Matty said softly, but obviously angry.
"You shut up, too! You're just as much of an idiot as he is, right now!"
"I never accused you of sleeping with anyone! I just said I didn't like you alone with two other men!"
"They have been my friends since I was eleven!"
Severus slowly walked up behind Abby, once he came into Matty and Jordan's view, the boys went silent. Severus wrapped one hand around Abby's wand hand and took his other arm and pulled Abby to his chest, as he lowered her wand. Abby glanced back at Severus and glared at him.
"What's going on?" Severus asked calmly, but sternly.
"These two idiots want me to hex their balls off!" Abby seethed to Severus, who couldn't help but grin.
"Potter, talk to these two? I'm going to take Abby back to my chambers before she makes these two incapable of producing children later on in life."
Harry grinned and nodded.
Severus held onto Abby and flooed back to his chambers, where everyone was still waiting.
"You should have let me hex those idiots!" Abby said scowling, as Severus guided her to the couch.
"As enjoyable as I would have found that, I don't think they would have appreciated it. And, I'd venture to say you would have regretted that later."
"Like hell I would have!"
Severus laughed and sat with her on the couch, next to Hermione. Talon flew in from Abby's bedroom and landed on Abby's shoulder, nudging her cheek. Abby closed her eyes, letting the feeling of ease wash over her.
"Better now?" Severus asked.
"Yes, I was just angry", Abby responded, leaning into Severus' side.
"Why in the world were you arguing with Matty?" Hermione asked.
Abby scowled, "Because he's angry that I went and visited Andrew and Aiden by myself."
"Oh, I see."
"Boys are so stupid! Like I'd actually cheat on Matty and with two of my best friends!"
"Get use to it love, men don't grow out of jealousy."
"Hey! That's not true!" Ron pipped up.
"I agree!" Draco added.
"Which is why you two are still single", Harry said grinning, walking through the floo.
"I agree with Potter", Severus said with a smirk.
"Your grandmum's right, love" Hermione said. "Don't worry, Matty will come to his senses. Men just tend to get very protective, it gets worse when you get married. You've seen how your dad acts sometimes."
Severus cocked an eyebrow before he spoke, making everyone in the room grin. "I'm sure you and Matty will be fine, you both just need some time to cool down."
"Yes, I know we will be ok. Matty was just being an idiot. I mean, Aiden is even engaged to get married."
"That was the one you dated, right?" Draco asked.
"Yes. Andrew is sort of seeing somebody. He still feels weird about dating people, him and Megan were suppose to get married."
"Did you tell Matty that?" Severus asked, stroking Abby's hair.
"No, he didn't give me a chance."
"Here love", Eileen said, handing Abby some chocolate. "It will help."
"So Potter, what did the Matty and Mr. Chambers have to say?" Severus asked Harry.
"Not too much. I had to stop Matty from attacking Jordan, he wasn't too pleased with the way Jordan spoke to Abby. I sent Matty to Remus, so he could cool down away from Gryffindor tower."
Severus nodded.
Severus looked over at Abby, she was watching Addison sleep, who was still being held by Hermione.
"You missed Addison's first word", Severus said softly.
"Oh man! What did he say?" Abby asked.
"Ma ma", Hermione responded with a smile. Abby smiled and leaned into Severus.
"Dad, what was my first word?"
"Please, do you really have to ask", Eileen said smirking. "Da da, of course."
"Yes, and your second word was 'No!'. Defiant even as a baby.." Severus said, smiling
Abby giggled.
Severus strolled the corridor the next day. He had a free period from classes and since it was only his first day back from his week off, he was feeling rather anxious to get out of the castle. As he exited the dungeons, he passed the Muggle studies classroom and heard Abby's voice. Which was odd, she was suppose to be in Charms with Hermione right now. Severus peered into the classroom.
"Professor Summers, I really don't want to fight with you. I'm late for my next class, I really need to be going", Abby said, gathering her things.
"You still haven't figured out who I am yet, have you?" Professor Summers said, she was standing not to far from Abby.
"No, I don't believe I knew you before our encounter the night before my fathers wedding."
"Ahh, yes. I was actually surprised you hadn't recognized me that night. You probably suppressed that memory, since when I saw you, you were getting the shit beat out of you."
"Wwwhat", Abby stuttered.
"You heard me", Professor Summers said with an evil smirk.
Severus stood still by the classroom door, he knew if he interrupted Page, she wouldn't reveal who she was.
"I thought maybe when I was trying to seduce your father, that would bring back your memories. But obviously, I misjudged that. Your father wouldn't take to my advances, so I knew I wasn't going to be able to get to you that way."
"You were trying to sleep with my dad, to get to me?" Abby asked, completely confused.
"Yes. You got the love of my life killed."
"What are you talking about?!" Abby was scared and becoming angry.
"Fenrir Greyback! You idiot!"
"What? Bbbut, he was in Azkaban before he broke out and kidnapped me. Then, he was killed. How could you have been in love with him."
"You're such a child! I was Fenrir's mistress before he was sentenced to Azkaban. I visited him every week before he broke out. It was I, and Graham, who helped him break out. I met you at the Greyback's house, you were unconscious for the most part. But, I did speak to you a few times. I guess you were just to far gone to remember it", Professors Summers spat and then whipped out her wand. "We were suppose to marry after he killed you and his wife. But, you fucked that up!"
Abby had been slowing backing away as Professors Summers spoke.
"Stop moving! I know you can use wandless magic, I will take care if that now!" Page spat and then yelled the spell that caused the fogging in Abby's brain. Abby immediately freaked out, it was used so many times by the Greyback's, she would probably never get use to it. Abby fell on the floor in fetal position and started crying.
The next thing Page knew, she was bond to the wall and her wand was in Severus' hand. Severus flicked his wand, releasing the spell from Abby. Abby tried to get up quickly but stumbled, Severus caught her.
"No! Leave me alone!" Abby said through her tears.
"Love, it's me", Severus said softly. Abby looked up and launched herself into his chest. "It's alright, baby", Severus coed as he wrapped his cloak around Abby.
"Aw isn't that just disgustingly sweet", Page spat.
"You shut up! You're lucky I don't kill you myself", Severus spat raising his wand at Page, sending a mute charm her way. Severus pulled Abby to the floo, flooing himself and Abby to Albus' office.
The bonfire had turned out to be a large success. All the students were getting along and appeared to be having a wonderful time. Severus and Hermione were sitting with their kids, the Potters, Ron, Draco, the Malfoys, and Eileen.
"Where is Albus?" Severus asked Eileen.
"Squaring things away with Ministry officials about Page Summers."
"Is she going to Azkaban", Abby asked, rolling her head on Severus' leg, to face Eileen. Abby was laying across the grass, using Severus' leg as a pillow.
"Mmm hmm. Her main charge is helping Fenrir escape from Azkaban. Then she is also charged with stalking and trying to harm a minor", Eileen responded.
"Oh, well that sounds about right." After Severus had calmed Abby down after her encounter with Page, she was fine. The thing that upset Abby the most was the Fogging charm. Abby was starting to adjust very well to everything.
"Who is going to teach Muggle Studies now?" Abby asked.
"I am", Lucius responded.
"Really!! Wait, do you know anything about muggles?" Everyone laughed.
"Yes, Abigail. I know quite a bit", Lucius said, smiling
"Here comes Matty, Abby", Hermione said.
"Yes, I guess it's about time I stopped ignoring him", Abby said with a grin.
"Erm, Abby, can I speak with you?" Matty said nervously, with his hands behind his back.
"Alright", Abby said getting up.
Severus stopped Abby before she fully got up and whispered into her ear, "Don't hex any part of him that you may find useful later."
Abby snorted and smiled at Severus, then kissed him on the cheek.
"Aw, Severus, Matty's giving Abby a flower", Hermione commented, as she watched the two walk away from everyone.
"I'd imagine he's going to be apart of our family forever", Severus said, sighing.
"Is that such a bad thing?" Hermione asked.
"No, I never thought I'd have such a large and wonderful family. Or did I ever think I'd be this happy", Severus smiled at Hermione and then leaned over and kissed her.
Addison reached up and grabbed Severus' nose, "Ma ma!"
Severus scowled, "I'm da da!"
Eight Months later
"Severus!" Hermione whispered, looking down at her newly born twins she held in her arms.
"They're beautiful", Severus breathed.
"Go get Abby and Addison, I want them to be the first to see their brother and sister."
Severus walked into the waiting room and everyone went silent.
"Well?!" Eileen asked, jumping from her set.
"We have a set of healthy twins, one boy, one girl. Where are Abby and Addison?" Severus said.
"We're here dad", Abby called, as she walked over from the window, with Addison in her arms.
"Come, Hermione wants you and Addison to be the first to see them and be there when we name them", Severus said, wrapping his arm around Abby and guiding her and Addison into the infirmary.
"Can I hold one?" Abby asked, as she sat Addison on the bed and sat down next to him.
"Of course", Hermione said handing the little girl to Severus, who then handed her to Abby.
"Oh, she's so cute! She has dad's hair", Abby commented happily.
"Yes, I think our son has unfortunately inherited my hair", Hermione said smiling.
"Just thank gods none of them acquired my nose!" Severus said with a grin.
"I like you're nose Severus", Hermione told him.
"What did you name them?" Abby asked.
"Baby!" Addison squealed, making Abby giggle.
"Not quite", Severus said as he picked up Addison and gave him a kiss.
"We are going to name him, Seth Albus Snape", Hermione said, gesturing to her son in her arms.
"And we are going to name her, Marissa Jane Snape", Severus said, smiling at Abby and Marissa.
"Oh! I'm just so happy", Abby said, grinning.
"Yes, I think we all are", Severus said, smiling down at his family.
-Review please. Well, I cannot believe it, that's the last chapter! But, I will post an epilogue in a few days. Someone had commented that I should write a sequel about when the younger children are at Hogwarts and I think I might do that. BUT, I have another story idea that I have been thinking about, pretty much since I started writing this story. So, I'm going to write that story first. Which I should start posting in a few weeks. I should have the epilogue up soon!