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A Secret Worth Keeping	By : RWHandLoraineProductions Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 62341 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 2
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A/N: I have repaired the order of the first three chapters. Thank you to all of you that had pointed it out to me.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, only those that I created myself. Please do not harm me in any way. I only do this for fun.

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A Secret worth Keeping

Chapter Twenty: Diagon Alley

The next few days flew by without too much conflict between the threesome. Harry slept in his room, Hermione in hers and Severus paced his. Sebastian was the only one completely unaware of everything that was going on. When Harry and Hermione weren�t talking about old times, she and Severus were discussing potions, classes and their son.

It was a bad situation that, in all appearance, seemed like an easy solution to their problem. But looks could always be deceiving according to Severus. He still didn�t like the arrangement but was learning to deal with it.

Hermione found that living with both men suited her. She had Harry to lean on when she needed it, and Severus to talk to when she wanted to be taken seriously. Severus attempted not to dote on her hand and foot and she got a kick out of the way he was around his son. Sebastian, on his part, loved his father. She could tell from the way he reacted just to Severus�s voice.

Father and son enjoyed much time together as Harry and Hermione came up with the story they were going to tell everyone. Ron�s daily visits seemed to create the comic relief that they needed when things got a little tense between the two alpha males that tried to claim dominance. Harry and Severus tried, Gods knows how they tried to get along, but when two men so alike try to do things their way, of course horns will clash. She had to keep a tight reign on Severus when she felt that he wanted to run havoc over her best friend.

�He�s irritating.� Severus would complain.

�He�s my friend.� She would counter and gently take his hand in hers.

�He�s a pest and a nincompoop.� He would sigh and pull her against his chest.

�He�s smart and stop using such silly words.� She would admonish and giggle slightly.

�Nincompoop.� He�d whisper the word into her ear causing her to slap his arm playfully.

�Do try, Severus... � Her eyes would beg him and he would soften yet again.

�Yes, DeaHe wHe would grin down at her and the argument would be over.

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Two days before the new start of term started found Hermione in Diagon Alley with the presence of Harry and Ron. In the distance, Severus followed with the helpful loan of Harry�s cloak. All three students hheirheir lists of supplies for school in hand and were traipsing happily thr the the shops like they had in the past, laughing and joking pretending not to have a care in the world.

�We need a trolley.� Ron joked as they left yet another store with his arms filled.

�Oh quit bellyaching Ron, you have two times less than we have.� Harry admonished good-naturedly as he shuffled the bundles he carried. �Sebastian needs so much.�

�Yes he does and we aren�t getting anything just standing around yapping. Come on.� Hermione laughed and tugged on Harry�s robe leading him into yet another store. She paused a moment at the door allowing Severus to slip inside before closing the door. She felt his presence and grinned before looking around the infant shop.

Severus allowed a hand to rest on her arm as she paused to look around, then stepped back to watch as they stopped at whatever item Hermione seemed to like. She�d look over her shoulder to try to find him to get his opinion. Hermione would smile slightly when she would feel an invisible hand on her shoulder and a whisper in her ear.

�Do you want it?�

She would either shake her head or nod, Harry would go off, and pay for the merchandise with the money Severus had given him earlier that day. It gave him a sense of being part of the process. Hermione had been adamant that he be involved. Although he couldn�t actually be seen in public with the boy-who-lived and his supposed wife, he enjoyed sharing this little adventure with the woman he loved.

He knew that his son needed items desperately. He had so little, and until recently, Hermione had even less than the baby. He wanted to fix that. He wanted his family to have all that they deserved.

Hermione had rid herself of much of what her parents had sent her, save her clothing and books. All other personal things she sent back to the muggle world. Let someone else use her castoffs. She didn�t want anything from her parents. They had let her down and now she didn�t need them. A part of her vindictive nature reared its ugly head when she sent the items back. She included a wizarding photo of Sebastian that showed him kicking his feet and waving his fisted hands in the air. She included a short note to them.

Mr. and Mrs. Granger.

This is Sebastian Samuel Snape. Rest assured that you will �never� get to know him.

The ex�
Hermione Granger.

She had hoped that the note would be the kick in the gut that equaled the one she had received from them.

They had left Sebastian back at Hogwart�s in the care of Poppy as they shopped. Both parents dreading to leave their little one behind, but with a sharp reprimand from Poppy and a bottle of breast milk for Sebastian they flooed to the Leaky Cauldron.

Later, they sat at the Leaky Cauldron with the packages stacked around them. She had bags from �Wee Wizards� and Harry sat a bundle from �Enchanted Furnishings� against the table near his foot. They were tired and drank their drinks silently, enjoying the simple quite that their friendship allotted in the years of knowing each other.

�Oh look�. It�s the terrible trio.�

A voice broke the silence and they looked up into a duo pair of gray eyes each belonging to the Malfoy�s. Hermione felt her blood run cold at the look the elder man swept over her. She involuntarily shuddered as he leaned over the table closer to her his eyes boring into her.

�Returned have you, Miss Granger? I was tthatthat you had�disappeared last year. I trust that you are.� healthy.�

Her face paled at his words and she let her eyes fall to the tabletop. �I had a problem that had to be dealt with.� She spoke softly not daring to look up at him. She felt Severus�s hand on her shoulder and she leaned back into the comforting touch only then daring to look up at the tall evil man. �Buhavehave sorted out the situation and am much better.�

Lucius�s eyes narrowed as he studied her his smile hateful and angry. �I am sure that my son will be glad to have you back, aren�t you Draco?�

Draco gave her a once over then smirked in response to his father�s question. �Yes, Father. I think it�s a good thing that she�s back. There is so much that she can still learn this year.�

Hermione�s eyes darted between the two men her heartbeat faltering. Surely, Mr. Malfoy didn�t tell his son what he had done to her and Severus. Would he tell his own son that he had forced his supposed best friend into sex with a student? An invisible hand squeezed her shoulder. She wanted nothing more than to turn and throw herself into Severus�s embrace. But she didn�t, she didn�t want to give away his presence.

�Bugger off Ferret Face.� Ron quipped bringing her out of her musing

�Now, is that any way to talk to a fellow student?� Malfoy Senior shook his head in mock disdain. �I thought they were teaching you better manners in that school. My son was merely welcoming back your missing friend.�

�We have manners when it�s needed.� Harry retorted standing to his feet. His height almost leveled with the elder. �And right now it�s not. You and Draco are not welcomed at this table.�

�Such impudence from a student. I have a good mind to have you reprimanded for such insolence.�

�You have no say in how I act to you, Mr. Malfoy. We aren�t in school as of yet.�

�No, but it would behoove you to act more respectful of your elders. There could be some.�. Serious.�. consequences.� Lucius�s gaze purposefully fell to Hermione again. �Some already know the significance of their misbehaviors.�

�Is that a threat?� Harry�s fist tightened at his side only to feel an invisible hand on his shoulder restraining him.

�Not a threat, child. I have no need to threaten.� Lucius responded and with a swing of his blond hair, he smiled over at the young woman. �I look forward to talking to you later, Miss Granger. I feel we have some.�.unfinished business.�.that needs to be concluded at a later date. Good evening.�

He struck the table with his silver tipped cane sending the bottles of butterbeer toppling and spilling their contents over the tabletop before he left to converse with others at the bar, leaving Draco behind. The threesome scrambled to gather the parcels around them before the sweet smelling drink could soak them.

Hermione stood to her feet and grabbed up her parcels, clutching them to her chest. �Let�s go.� She merely glanced at the younger Malfoy and made to move around him.

Draco�s eyes caught the names on the bags and his eyes narrowed stepping before her, stopping her in her tracks. �What�s this?� He grabbed one of her packages and pulled out a blue pajama layette with ducks. His eyes danced in delight as his gray ones met with her brown ones. �Expecting Granger?� His tone dull and hard as his eyes cast a glance at her still slightly rounded belly.

�It�s none of your business, Malfoy.� She glared at him while pulling the bag back from him. Maybe he didn�t know after all.

�So.�.Who�s the unlucky bastard?� He chuckled at the thought of a very pregnant Granger being tossed out of Hogwart�s. All pregnancies in the past have been expelled post haste from the school. He should know, he had been responsible for several girls� unexpected decision to return home to their families. As far as he could figure, he had sired at least three in the last two years. His eyes roamed over Hermione eagerly. �Or.�.was it a manage a trois between you three? Do you let others join in as well?�

�Shut up Malfoy! Don�t you go talking shit about my wife.� Harry glared standing up next to Hermione and placing an arm protectively around her.

�Wife? Are you shitting me?� His eyes darted over to his father then quickly back to them a flicker of concern crossing his pale face. �You ARE shitting me.�.right?�

�No, Malfoy. Hermione and I married a few months ago.� Harry replied pulling her tighter against his side.

�So you are pregnant then?�

�No.� Hermione whispered softly. �Not anymore.�

Draco gave her a confused look. �And that cryptic statement means.�.what.�.exactly?�

Hermione bit her lip feeling the presence of Severus close behind her. �I have already given birth. His name is Sebastian.�

�Holy Fuck! Are you crazy?� Draco leaned forward, whispering harshly. �Granger.�.Potter.�.This is the STUPIDEST thing you two have ever done. When father finds out! Oh FUCK! When the dark lord finds out.�.�

Harry, Hermione and Ron exchanged confused looks at his remarks.

�Look, I know it wasn�t.�.� Hermione started.

�No, it wasn�t.� Draco interrupted with fear seeping into his tone. �This is bad. This is so bad.� Draco murmured.

�Something troubling you Draco?� The smooth voice of Lucius questioned as he approached causing Draco to stand up taller. He cast a look at the three before turning to his father with a schooled blank expression.

�No sir, nothing. Can we go now?� He muttered crossing the room and exiting out of the door leaving the three friends to watch after him in confusion. Lucius gave the small group a curious glance before following his son�s abrupt departure.

Unbeknownst to the trio, Severus followed.

�What was that about?� Hermione whispered when they were once more alone.

�I have no idea.� The boys answered together

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Thank you to:

akasha-ravensong: (Hope you continue to enjoy this story.
Raclswt: Good, I was trying to get it that across. Her parents are NOT nice people.
AnnabelleElizabeth: I think Severus will get revenge for her. Just haven�t decided how as of yet.
Amethyst9: I am working on the revenge on the parents along with the revenge on Malfoy. Working on it. Severus will be a very busy boy then.
Magdellin: I wanted to show that not all parents are supportive. I wanted them to be the parents from hell. Glad that it worked out.
hugsalot22990: here you go..enjoy!
Moony182: Her parents will get theirs. Just have to figure out a way way of doing it.
Dracoschick: Lucius will, as will her parents. I don�t think Draco has anything to do with the story as of yet.
Fancy: LOL. Yes dear. I know how you love Ron and the Twins. Thanks honey here is more for you.
aragornluver821: I�m glad that you liked the letter. I wasn�t sure it I went overboard with it. I�m glad that I didn�t. Thanks a lot, I�ll see what I can do about an argument soon.
Snapegirl51606: I will try to update sooner now that the holidays are over and I can write more often. Thanks hon.
Sara D: LOL. I know what you mean. That kind of people really gets my goat too. Now�go and study! Make good grades�that�s a good girl�LOL
Baboon: When this story is done they are gonna wish they were dead. Watch and see.
Anarane Anwamane: (Yeah. She�s had it pretty bad. Things are going to look up for her though.)
Severessa: LOL. I will use it with great joy and thanks. Now�to find the perfect story for it. Thanks
RebelRikki: Thank you. I hope that the coffin explanation was at least partially believable. I hope that no parents would turn a child away during a time of need like that but there are those that would. It�s sad.
Stacey Pointe: It�s fine. I have two beta�s already, but I guess they cant catch everything. I appreciate your offer. Perhaps you could beta anotherry ory of mine?
Marstri: I didn�t say that Simone Granger was to have the baby herself. In order to know what the sex is, they have to know the child. I think that adoption would work well in this story. I haven�t
completely decided where this new daughter will come in. I like the reasoning you offered in your review and I will try to incorporate them into the story. Thanks for reading and letting me know what you think.
Senoritatito: LOL. Thanks Hon�I hope this is quick enough for you. Please keep reading and letting me know what you think. Much Love.
Potions Mistresss: I know. I love LaLS as well. I have almost the whole story up there as well. More is coming and there will be lemons, but its not for a while yet. Promise.
Ana Morales: Yes ma�am. Here you go, as demanded.
ROTCGirl: Aww�Keep reading. I will get better soon.
Snapeaholic: Thank you. I�m working on more. Please keep reading.
Tanya: Aw, Please don�t cry. Things will look up in future chapters. Hermione�s parents will regret what they did in the future. Please keep reading and let me know if you like it. There will be happiness coming.
Ancientgirl: Hermione and Severus may have to hide their emerging feelings but they wont have to hide forever.
Nesscafe: There are some Christians that are notorious in their views of pre-marital sex and single parents. They call themselves Christians, but I call them hypocrites. This is my view on her parents.
Susan: I will most definitely have a happy ending for this story. I have to. I cant write anything else.LOL
Alisha: Harry and Hermione will adjust just fine. It�s Severus that you have to watch out for.
Deb: Oh good. I was worried that the coffin�s explanation was a cop out. I�m glad that it seemed to work for you. Hope this chapter works just as well.
PotionsMistressM: LOL, why thank you. I do live for angst. I like your view of God. I am Wiccan and have an alternate view of God, however, I think that if you do believe in one God then that God would be merciful and forgiving. Not hypocritical and judgmental. Magic is not the root of evil. Evil deeds are, magic is just a function used to aid that evil. Ugh. Anyhoo. Thanks for your comments. They mean a lot to me.
Spaz: LOL�well, me and my story are very happy to be a help in the cause of your pregnancy. LOL. I love it!
Loraine: I think they more than disapprove. LOL Thanks for responding, honey.
LadyBrannon: Thank you.
Heather: Calm down, hon. Severus will avenge her someday.
PaganPoetry: Lovely name. There are more chapters coming up
soon.

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