Reflections of Desire | By : tbird1965 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 20754 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 5 |
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Meanwhile, inside the Burrow kitchen...
"Ron you insensitive wanker." Hermione had screeched as soon as the door closed. "How could you hurt her like that? She's just a little girl. That's her father you're talking about!"
"How could I? How could you..."
"Oh shut up, Ron." George called from across the room. "Why don't you give her a chance to explain, rather then just yelling at her."
"Yes Dear." Molly said, throwing a glare at her youngest son before glancing at Hermione, her faced etched with concern. "Please explain it to us. He didn't...force himself on you did he? I'll see him in Azkaban where he belongs if he did."
"He did not force me." Hermione sighed in exasperation. "And he does not belong in Azkaban."
"Then how did this happen? And why have you never told us? Don't you think we deserved some sort of answer? Or were you too ashamed to tell us?" Molly Weasley demanded.
"I most certainly am not ashamed of what happened between Severus and myself. And why didn't I tell you? Just look at how you are all acting now. He was dead, or so I thought, so there was no reason any of you needed to know. Besides, it was none of your business."
"What about Sabrina? You didn't think she deserved to know who her father was?"
"Of course she does. And I planned on telling her, when she was older."
"So what now?" Ron asked, his voice still angry. "Are you just going to let him waltz back into her life now that it's convenient for him?"
"What do you mean 'convenient'? This has nothing to do with convenience. He didn't know about her. He never even knew I was pregnant until yesterday when Minerva was reviewing the student records for the upcoming Hogwarts year. He came as soon as he found out he had a daughter. But to answer your question, yes he's back and he's going to be a part of her life." She glared around the room, challenging anyone to say anything.
"Well you have to understand Dear." Molly said softly. "This has come as a bit of a shock to us all."
"I do understand, Molly." Hermione said firmly. "It was a shock to me too. But this is the situation, and I suggest you all learn to live with it. He is her father and he is going to be a part of her life and I won't hear a word from any of you against it."
"So what? We're all just supposed to welcome the Greasy Git into our lives with open arms?" Ron snorted.
"Yes. That's exactly what you're supposed to do." Hermione said, whirling on him. "And if you want to continue to be a part of our lives, that's what you will do. But you hear me now Ronald Weasley, if I ever hear of you making another disparaging remark about Severus Snape around Sabrina I will hex you within an inch of your life. Have I made myself plain?"
"Oh you've made yourself very plain." Molly frowned. "Just please do understand, this is going to take a bit of getting used to. It is something of a shock."
"I realize that Molly. And take all the time you need. Just please don't do it in front of Sabrina. As far as she's concerned, you are all completely thrilled he's back. Agreed?"
"Agreed." Molly muttered.
"I agree too." George smiled cheerfully. "And now if we're done with all this family drama, I need to be getting back to shop. Bill you coming? I have that new line of products I wanted you to look at."
"Oh sure." Bill said, glancing quickly at his wife.
"You go on." Fleur said, standing and wiping her hands on a tea towel. "I weel stay 'ere and help weeth zee children's lunch."
"Alright Ta." George called, pulling open the door. "Hey everybody? Better put on a cheerful face, here come Harry and Sabrina." He glanced over his shoulder before stepping out into the yard. Hermione leveled a fierce glare around the room before reaching out and holding the door open for Sabrina and Harry.
"Sweetie are you alright?" She asked as Sabrina stepped into the kitchen.
"Mmm Hmm." She muttered, staring down at her trainers.
"Come here, Honey." Hermione beckoned to her and placed her hands on her shoulder's, turning her to face to Ron. "Your Uncle Ron has something he would like to say to you." She glared over Sabrina's head.
"Oh right." Ron mumbled, turning scarlet. "I'm sorry for what I said about your...uhmmm...father." He said the word as if it made him ill. "Alright? You forgive me don't you Shorty?"
"I guess." Sabrina whispered, not looking up from her shoes. "Mum? Can I go in with Teddy and the other kids now?"
"Of course you can." Hermione watched as her daughter trotted out of the room before she turned back to stare angrily at Ron.
"Stop glaring at me 'Mione." Ron growled. "I said I was sorry."
"I think maybe you need to apologize to your wife too." Ginny said, standing up from the table and tossing a sideways glance at a red eyed Lavender. Come on Hermione, Harry. Let's get out of here and go for a walk." They could hear Ron's stumbled apology as they stepped outside and into the yard.
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
"What's going on out there? Where did you disappear to last night?" Teddy Lupin looked up from the game of Exploding Snap when Sabrina walked in the room. "Why are they all acting like somebody died or something? They all showed up this morning and then they shoved us in here. I tried to listen, but Nana Molly caught me and put up a silencing spell. Did you do something really bad?"
"No." Sabrina shook her head, taking a seat on the floor between Teddy and Victoire. "My Daddy's not dead after all. I met him yesterday. That's why I left. He was at my house." She said softly, staring down at her hands in her lap.
"What!" Teddy exclaimed, his hair turning bright red and spiky in his excitement. "Bloody Hell. So who is he? What's his name?"
"Severus Snape."
"The Death Eater?" Teddy crimson hair grew long, cascading down his back.
"Will you shhhh." Sabrina hissed, casting a nervous glance at the smaller children.
"Deaf Eaaa er. Deaf Eaaaa errrrr." Lily chanted, clapping her hand in delight as she toddled over to Sabrina.
"Now see what you've done." She glowered at him, reaching out to take the small girl by the hands. "Don't say that Lily. It's bad."
"Deaf eaaa er baaad." The tiny girl repeated dutifully.
"Oh right." Teddy frowned, looking around the room. "Sorry about that. Hey James. Take the little ones across the room and play with them while we talk,"
"Why?" Six year old James pouted.
"Because I said so, that's why." Teddy Lupin said with all the authority a 10 year old boy could muster.
"You're not the boss of me." James whined. "Besides, I don't want to play with the babies, I want to stay here with you." He looked hopefully at the older children.
"Please James." Teddy's hair shifted into a vibrant shade of blue as he changed tactics. "If you'll go over there and watch the babies for us, I'll play a game of Wizard's chess with you later."
"Three games." The six year old countered.
"Fine three games." Teddy sighed. "Now take them over there by Rose and check on her, give her swing a push if you need to."
"Alright." James climbed to his feet and held out his hand to his little brother. "Come on Albus." He took his hand and then held out his other to Lily. Hugo toddled along obediently behind them. "She's still sleeping." He called back over his shoulder after peeking in at Rose. Sabrina, Teddy and Victoire watched as James settled the three toddlers on a blanket and spread out some plush toys and plastic animals.
"Okay. Now." Teddy turned to face Sabrina. "Tell us everything."
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