A New Life
Severus stared and blinked.
The bundle ceased whinging and stared back. It didn't look so alien up close. In fact, its large and expressive eyes reflected its mother's.
They were parents now, the two of them.
Severus tore his eyes away from his child to glance at his wife.
Hermione was flushed, her hair sticking to her cheeks. She was rather groggy which explained why Severus was the first to hold their child.
Severus waited for the potion to wear off.
The tiny bundle in his hands waited patiently also.
"Severus?" Hermione croaked.
"I'm here. And so is your daughter."
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I have a grin plastered on my face for two reasons. The first is because I feel strangely elated now having posted the chapter where you FINALLY get to find out about the baby. And secondly, because last chapter you guys gave me the best collective set of reviews I have ever received. You were all so giddy and happy and cheerful and I loved it. :D Thank you!
I hope this chapter lived up to your expectations, except for those of you who wanted a boy or twins – sorry.
For those of you not familiar with the word 'winge,' it means the same as 'whine.'