Explanations
Mrs. Granger, amazingly, sat down and held her tongue. Severus placed Charlotte back on the floor when she squirmed to get down but her grandmother absently picked her up and held her while Severus explained about the marriage law. Of course, because of her two year study at the magical branch of Xi'an Jiaotong Universiy in China, Hermione managed to receive an extension.
After briefly discussing the Malfoys, Severus concluded, "So you see, it fell to my lot to protect her. We married in July of last year and Charlotte was born this past June."
The Grangers were not impressed.
And neither are you guys, I'm sure. Can't believe it's been a month and this is all I have to show for it! I will have something for you next weekend again though. Thanks for your patience!