The Plot Thickens
"Have you heard the latest news, Hermione?"
"No…"
The two were lying side by side in bed- Severus had failed to find a suitable time to tell her during the day.
"The Ministry is rewriting the marriage law."
"Really?" Was it too much to hope their marriage could be over? Though Hermione found herself wondering if that was really a good thing…
"They've added another clause to force couples to procreate in order to ensure the new generation."
"What?! That's ridiculous!" Hermione turned to face Severus. "Do they know we're not legally married?"
"That's the least of our problems, Hermione."