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A Marriage Made in Heaven...	By : slygriff21 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 28660 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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A Marriage Made in Heaven…or Hell. Depending on Who You Ask

Chapter 12

The Christmas season came quickly. The Friday of Christmas holidays, Hermione stood with Hagrid at the platform in Hogsmeade, waving as Harry and Ginny took the train to London.

“How’s the pregnancy going?” Hagrid asked as they began the walk back to Hogwarts.

“It’s going good. I’ve only had a few rounds of morning sickness,” she answered.

“How far along are you now?” he questioned.

“Nearly four months. Poppy said we conceived during our honeymoon. Next month we can find out if it’s a boy or a girl,” she smiled.

“I’m happy for you Hermione. You and Severus belong to each other,” he grinned.

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Hermione entered the study and found Severus grading papers. “Harry and Ginny made it off okay. They said Molly invited us for dinner on Christmas Eve if we don’t have plans that is,” she said as she draped her cloak over the couch.

“Mother and father have invited us over for Christmas Day. So, Christmas Eve is open. We’ll send a letter to Molly saying we’ll be there,” he smiled as he put down his quill.

“Good. Well, I had better start getting ready for tonight,” she said.

Severus nodded. That night, Severus was taking Hermione out on the town. He had made reservations at the finest restaurant in London, then he was taking her to see The Nutcracker ballet. She was beginning to show and he knew the further along she got, she wouldn’t want feel up to going out much.

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“You two have fun,” Albus said as he and Minerva passed them as they re-entered the castle from their walk before dinner.

“We plan too Albus,” Severus smiled as he helped Hermione into the carriage that would take them into Hogsmeade.

Once the couple reached Hogsmeade, they apparated to London. As they exited the Leaky Cauldron, Severus hailed a taxi.

“Where to sir?” the driver asked.

“Moonlight on the River,” Severus answered.

Hermione held Severus’s hand the entire car ride to the restaurant. Once there, Severus paid the driver and the happy couple entered the lavish building.

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“You know, you don’t have to do all this fancy stuff for me,” she said as they waited for their meal.

“I know I don’t ‘have to’, but I want to. I enjoy the finer things in life and I can see you do as well,” he smiled.

Dinner was wonderful. Hermione and Severus told each other about their families Christmas traditions and favorite holiday memories. Hermione laughed as Severus told her about Roman breaking his arm while testing Severus’s new sled. Severus in turn laughed when Hermione told him how she and her late cousin Melissa, who died in a car wreck, had turned Melissa’s brother Daniel into a human snowman.

“I love you Hermione,” Severus smiled as they sat in the theater.

“And I love you Severus,” Hermione said, flashing him a bright smile of her own.

They shared a tender kiss as the house lights dimmed, the London Symphony began playing, and the curtains rose. Hermione held Severus’s hand as the dancers from the London ballet took the stage.

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“Well, what did you think of it Draco?” Leslie asked as she and Draco exited the theater.

“It was nice,” Draco answered.

“See, not everything about muggles are bad,” Leslie said.

“I’m beginning to see that. All my life, my parents told me that muggles and muggleborns were a waste of air and skin. Now, I’m starting to see that my entire life has been one big lie. Thanks to you Leslie,” he smiled as he took her hand and kissed it.

“Good evening Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy,” Severus greeted as he and Hermione walked up.

“Good evening Professor Snape, Mrs. Snape,” Draco replied.

“What brings you two here?” Hermione asked.

“I brought Draco here to see the Nutcracker ballet,” Leslie answered.

“That’s where Severus and I were just coming from,” Hermione smiled.

“Why don’t we go get a drink before going back? My treat,” Draco offered.

Ten minutes later found the Snapes and the Malfoys sitting in a cozy little café, drinking hot coffee and coco and eating some warm crumpets. Hermione and Leslie talked quietly, while Severus and Draco remained silent.

“Professor, Hermione, I want to apologize for my parents. I see now, their beliefs were wrong. Hermione, I especially wish to apologize to you for how I treated you all these years. Thanks to Leslie, I’m starting to see things a lot differently,” Draco said, while holding Leslie’s hand tightly.

“Apology accepted Draco. As for you parents, you don’t need to accept blame for their deeds,” Severus replied.

“Severus is right Draco. You can’t help the way you were raised. As for your apology…I accept,” Hermione added with a smile.

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The holidays passed. On Christmas Eve, Severus and Hermione flooed from Hogwarts to the Burrow for dinner with the Weasley family. They got a bit of a shock when they found Draco and Leslie playing chess with Harry and Ron.

“Hermione! Severus! Welcome!” Molly greeted cheerfully as she rushed foreword and hugged them both.

“Thank you for having us Molly,” Severus replied as hugged the matriarch.

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During dinner, Arthur explained how Draco had stopped by a few days earlier and made amends with the Weasley family and Harry just as he did with Hermione and Severus that night at the café.

“Speaking of making amends, Mione, Professor Snape, I’m sorry. I just got angry at myself for Hermione not accepting my contract. Mum made me see that I wasn’t actually ‘IN’ love with you. I love you, but only as a friend and sister. Is it too late to fix our friendship?” Ron asked, worry etched on his face.

“No it’s not Ron. Plus, I should apologize as well. I didn’t mean to embarrass you the way I did. What do you say we just put it behind us now,” Hermione smiled.

“Agreed!” Ron cried cheerfully as he rushed to Hermione and hugged her. After dinner, Severus sat with Arthur, Bill, and Charlie while everyone else was either playing Quidditch (Harry, Ginny, Draco, Ron, Fred and George), playing chess (Hermione and Leslie), or reading (in Percy’s case).

“I’m glad to see you so happy old man,” Charlie teased.

“It feels good to be happy. Hermione has helped me realize that it’s okay to move on and be happy,” Severus chuckled. “Women have a funny way of helping a man see the good things in life,” Arthur added, as he watched Molly join Hermione and Leslie.

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After a rambunctious evening with the Weasleys, Hermione and Severus were very much looking foreword to a quiet, peaceful evening with Roman, Valencia, and Jennifer at Snape Manor.

“How are things going Jennifer?” Roman asked as they ate Christmas dinner.

“Good. I got myself a four bedroom home in London and opened my own practice. Justin and I are now officially divorced. I know I should be sad, but I honestly feel as if I’m living for the first time in a while,” Jennifer answered.

“That’s good to hear Jennifer. As long as you’re happy and able to rise above it, that’s the important thing,” Severus replied.

“Severus is right mum. Actually, this is the happiest I’ve seen you since I was about 5 or 6,” Hermione added.

“Thank you all for you support,” Jennifer smiled.

“So, when do you find out what our grandchild is going to be?” Valencia questioned.

“Next month,” Severus beamed.

After dinner, Severus and Roman stood on the back porch smoking cigars and taking in the beautiful winter night, while the ladies sat in the sitting room talking about the baby. Severus felt at peace finally.

“I’m glad you’ve found happiness son. Merlin knows you deserve it,” Roman said.

“Thanks dad. Merry Christmas,” Severus smiled.

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That night, Severus watched as Hermione slept peacefully in his arms. Finally he had what he had always wanted. A loving wife, a child on the way, and a family. Something he thought he would never have.

“Don’t worry, I’ll always be there for you and will always love you," he whispered as he gently rubbed his hand over Hermione’s growing belly.

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