Moment of Respite
Hermione felt panic rising but dare not call out in case Charlotte was still alive but asleep. She made her way into the lounge room and saw toys all over the floor. The side table lamp was toppled onto the rug which was turned up at the corner.
Frowning, she looked over and saw her husband and child fast asleep on the couch. Her panic quickly dissipated. Severus was stretched out with Charlotte atop him, his hands protectively around her. He had a puff of baby powder on his chest and face, some streaking his hair white.
Hermione smiled warmly.