A/N: Thanks to Bri892 and TequliaNervous for their assistance with ideas!

Chapter 43: Couldn't Get Any Better

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Sabrina was thrilled with the Parisian hotel room, bouncing on one bed before crossing to the other bed to test it's bounce factor.

"Daddy, look, it has a tiny fridge." Sabrina screeched loudly, "And it's filled with candy and snacks, and fizzy drinks."

Hermione and Severus exchanged a quick glance before grabbing for coats and shoes.

"Let's walk along the streets of Paris and find a place for dinner, yes?"

Severus used his wand to charm Sabrina's shoes on to her feet as Hermione pulled bags of candy and crisps from her hands. Stuffing her tiny arms into her coat, her parents ushered her out of the hotel room before she could complain.

The family walked along the Muggle cobblestone streets before heading to the wizarding area for dinner. They found a small cafe that was family friendly. Hermione couldn't hold back her giggles as Sabrina tried to order her meal in French.

Hermione tested the Techno Wiz mobile phone as they strolled back in the direction of their hotel; it worked well both in the wizarding and muggle areas of Paris unlike the countryside. Pleased with everything from the holiday, the delicious dinner and success of the phone, Hermione scooped up Sabrina, smooching a kiss on her cheek. She stepped closer to Severus and he wrapped his long arms around the both of his girls.

"It couldn't get any better," she murmurred.

Severus looked around, they were standing on a street corner under a dimly lit street light. All three of them wearing silly smiles. He could think of one more way it could get better. He reached out and picked up Sabrina from her mother's arms.

"Do you remember what we talked about?" He whispered and the four year old nodded, "Let's do it now."

He placed Sabrina back on her feet and reached into his pocket. Severus turned and dropped to one knee in front of Hermione. His daughter stood beside him, her tiny hand on his shoulder, almost like a show of solidarity.

Looking up at Hermione, he held out a braided band of rose gold around a butterscotch colored moonstone, "Hermione, I am asking for your hand in marriage. I pledge to love and care for you for all of my remaining days." He paused and gave a strangled little laugh, "I intended to ask you over a candlelit dinner looking over the Seine but when you said it couldn't get any better, I had to disagree. I think our lives can get better. Hermione, love, will you marry me?"

Hermione looked down at Severus; his face serious, his eyes dark. She felt a sob welling up in her chest and a tear slowly rolled down her cheek.

"Mummy, let's get married. We can be Snapes and love each other forever and ever."

Hermione reached out and took both of Severus' hands in hers, careful not to jostle the ring. She dropped to her knees, not caring about the state of her robes on the city sidewalk.

"Yes, I will marry you. I love you, Severus. I love our life together and I want to be with you and Sabrina for the rest of our lives."

Severus watched her face as accepted his proposal, her smile overtaking her face despite the tears that were falling freely. Kissing her lightly on the lips, he leaned back and pulled his hands away.

Sabrina captured her mother's right hand and pushed it towards Severus, "Put the ring on her finger, Daddy!"

Hermione debated switching hands so the ring would go on her left hand but the small smile pulling on Severus' lips told her to go with it. He slipped the ring with the shimmering stone onto her finger. They kissed again as Sabrina clapped her hands.

Severus stood, bringing Hermione up with him. His long fingers wiped tears from her cheeks, "You have made me a happy man, love."

Together, they both reach out their hands to Sabrina and they resumed walking down the cobblestone streets of Paris.

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