Loyalties
Severus dried Charlotte off after her bath. She was gurgling and giggling. Severus was not impressed.
"Charlotte- Charlotte, say 'daddy'."
"Can you say 'daddy'? 'Dada'?"
Charlotte smiled back and dropped her rubber duck onto the floor. She frowned.
Severus sighed and picked it up. He rubbed baby lotion on her skin and dressed her for bed. He supposed it was inevitable since Hermione had been home every day but he didn't like getting bested by a Gryffindor. Charlotte was clearly in cahoots with his wife.
Just then, Hermione walked in. "Did you have a nice bath, sweetie?"
Charlotte smiled. "Mama!"
Guys, I have no excuses for taking almost a year to update this. I will be shocked and warmed if any of you are still keeping up with this. I will never abandon any of my stories though you may have to be extremely patient with me. Thank you for reading and I'm soooo very sorry for keeping you waiting!