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WHAT THE HEART WANTS	By : Mistress Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 15904 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Well, here we are. The last chapter of the story. Epilogue will follow shortly and then I’m storming full speed ahead onto my next one. Hope you like it.
It has been a little over eight month since that day. Everyone’s lives stabilized and fell into a daily routine. Severus and Hermione had a small, private ceremony in the Prince mansion. Elizabeth was thrilled to meet the witch that saved her grandson’s life and as anticipated, they immediately became very close. After giving it some thought, Severus decided to take Elizabeth’s proposition and became an heir to the house of Prince. Their family crest, a crowned two headed eagle, was now proudly embroidered on the collar of his robes. – “So, does that make me a princess than?” Hermione teased.
Ginny moved in with her a few days before the return of the Weasley clan. Telling them the truth about her pregnancy was not an easy thing to do. Hermione, Harry and Draco went to the Burrow with her to show support and be by her side when she brought the news to her family. To say that the reaction was intense would be an understatement. After much arguing and a few black eyes that Harry, Draco and Ron now sported, George was finally able to make them see reason and stop fighting each other. Arthur was trying to calm down his crying wife in the kitchen, but to no avail. He was pretty upset with the whole situation too, but tried to stay strong for Molly. Ron ran out of the house and was sitting on the back yard now, feeling betrayed and mad at the world. Hermione was in Ginny’s room trying to calm her down.
Harry and Draco came to the kitchen and stood by Molly and Arthur with their heads down. Harry couldn’t take the tears anymore and he spoke first, placing a palm of his hand on Molly’s shoulder. – “I’m sorry. I never meant to upset you that much and I also never wanted to make you cry. You guys were the only family I’ve had over the years and the last thing I wanted was to let you down. I’ll understand if you’ll never want to see me again, but I promise that even then, I won’t stop loving both of you… all of you, for as long as I live. And if you can find it in your hearts to forgive me, than my… our little one will have the best grandparents in the world.”
Draco looked at them apologetically – “For what it’s worth, I am sorry too. When I started dating Harry, I could never imagine that we’ll be able to stay together, let alone have a family. When the Dark Lord was defeated, I started to have a hope, something I’ve never dreamed of before. I still couldn’t believe that we’ll ever be accepted by anyone. With my mother leaving us and the charges that were brought against my family, not to mention all the stupid traditions that we have, I thought that the best thing for us would be leaving the country and starting anew somewhere far away, where no one knew us. And then, Ginny offered to be our surrogate and we didn’t want to accept it at first, because we knew that it won’t be easy on all of you. She told us about her own reasons to do it and we saw that it was really the only option that we had.”
He took Molly’s hand into his “All we’re asking for is a chance. Please.” Arthur hugged his wife, placing a gentle kiss on her temple – “Sweetheart, one of our babies is crying her heart out up in her room, another one here, thinks that we will reject him for what he did. What do you say we give them a chance?” Molly looked at him, tears still falling free from her eyes – “I don’t want to lose any more of our babies, Arthur.” She stood up and embraced both boys lovingly – “You will never be rejected in this family.” – “Thank you” both whispered gratefully. Arthur stood up and offered his hand to Draco – “Welcome to the family, son” – “Thank you, sir. It means a lot.” Weasley patriarch gave the blond wizard a cheerful smile – “We are glad to have you.” He walked closer to Harry, giving him a pat on the back – “Why don’t you go outside and talk to your friend while we sort it out with Ginny?” – “Of course.”
After a long conversation with Harry, Ron was able to calm down a bit, though their friendship was never the same again. It took him some time to learn to live with the fact that Harry was gay and in love with Malfoy. He never could bring himself to call “the ferret” by his given name.
School year was soon to be over and Severus couldn’t feel more relieved about it. Though to say truthfully, it wasn’t as bad as the previous ones. Everyone seemed to be calmer and more focused on their education than the rivalry between their hoses. Draco, as expected, proved to be worthy of his apprenticeship. He promised to follow the steps of his godfather and become one of the best potion masters in the country. In addition to his own education, he was already helping Severus with some of his first year classes, allowing the potions master spend more time with his young wife. Hermione herself, was doing an amazing job in Charms, which was making professor Flitwick glow with pride.
Severus woke up in the morning from a persistent tapping on his window. – “Would you please see who the bloody bird is from? That nasty sound is gonna give me a migraine” he grouched, hiding his head under the pillow. His hand probed the empty sheets in an attempt to find his witch, but with no result. He emerged from under the pillow and dragged himself out of bed. “It’s Saturday, Albus. What do you want from me?” he growled, recognizing Headmaster’s owl and taking a quick glance at the contents of the letter it brought. Grumpy of the fact that he was waken up this early in the morning by the meddling old fool, he looked around to see if there was a note from Hermione. Nothing. He shook his head in irritation.
Eight month into marriage and the annoying little voice inside his head, still appeared from time to time, whispering that she will soon come to her censes and leave him for someone better. For that reason they made an agreement not to leave without telling each other, or leaving a note, which today was obviously forgotten. Some of her clothing was scattered around the floor along with a few of her hair pins. That told him that she must have been in a hurry and he smiled, mentally telling the little demon inside his head to shut the hell up. He took a quick shower, changed and made his way to the Headmaster’s office.
- “Severus, my boy. Come on in. Hope I didn’t wake you up too early.” – “Your damn bird kept knocking on my window without stopping for at least fifteen minutes. It might have escaped you, but today is my day off. I would be more appreciative if you would keep whatever it is you want to share with me till later time.” Headmaster chuckled, looking at the sour expression on the potions master’s face. – “Hermione was right when she said that you’re a big grump in the mornings.” – “She said that, didn’t she? I’ll show her just how grumpy I can be, especially when she leaves without so much as a note” he muttered under his breath. That made the old wizard laugh more. – “I am glad that my current mood amuses you Albus, but if you’re quite done laughing maybe you can indulge me with explanation of why exactly you called me into your office on my day off.”
- “Of course. I just wanted to be the first one to offer my congratulations in your new promotion.” – “What are you talking about, old man?” – “As of the beginning of the next year, you my boy will be the new Headmaster of Hogwarts.” – “What? Albus, your current state of health, suddenly started to concern me. Are you well?” – “I can assure you that I am quite well and my health shouldn’t come of any concern to you. I am simply tired. I have been the Headmaster of this school for way too long. Longer than any Headmaster ever have. I think, I am quite ready to retire.” Severus stared at his old friend, flabbergasted – “I understand your wish to retire, but… why me? Wouldn’t Minerva be more suitable for the job?”
Headmaster leaned on the back of his chair – “Minnie and I have been together for a long time. She has been with me through a lot. She stayed strong when I couldn’t and she has been my voice of reason when nothing seemed to make sense. She is an incredible woman, Severus. Much like Hermione. As unfortunate as it may sound, we have never had the time for ourselves. I would very much like to correct that. She will take a few month off with me, before returning to her school duties.” – “But, Albus…” – “Running Hogwarts is not as easy as it seems to be. I don’t want to put it on her shoulders. She deserves to get some rest as well.” – “I will still be there to check on you Severus, so you better keep that temper of yours under control” the old witch said, entering the room. “I see that you’ve told him about our little plan, Albus.” – “I sure have, dear” Albus said, standing up to kiss her hand.
- “Minerva” Severus nodded his head respectfully to the witch, before looking back at the Headmaster. “Albus, I think you’ll have to consider my past experience as the Headmaster of this school.” – “There’s nothing to consider, my boy. Everyone knows that you did what had to be done at the moment. War is behind us and it’s time to look in the future.” – “I am honored, Albus. I’ll try to justify your confidence in me.” – “I’m sure you will do an amazing job. You will of course have to deal with upcoming changes, as there will be some new stuff members.” Severus raised an eyebrow in silent question. – “Well, I am to assume that Mister Malfoy will take your current position and Hermione will be taking over Charms. Professor Flitwick already informed me about his retirement next year. And of course, Mister Longbottom…” – “What of him?” Severus asked with slight concern in his voice – “He’ll be your new Herbology professor.” – “Gods help me” Severus said, slapping the palm of his hand over his eyes.
- “Oh don’t be so melodramatic, Severus. I’m sure Mister Longbottom will do a fine job. At least there will not be any petrified students in Madam Pomfrey’s office after his class” Minerva said, slight smile playing on her lips. – “If there will be a class to go to, after he’s done teaching. If his Herbology skills are the same as the ones he showed in my class, I don’t think there will be a school to run, after the first semester.” Albus exchanged a knowing look with his depute Headmistress – “I’m sure you’ll figure it out.” Severus got up, offering his hand to the old wizard – “Thank you for having confidence in me, Albus.” – “You’re welcome. Now go to your witch, I’m sure she has some news to share with you too.” Severus nodded to both of them and left the office with a swish of his robes.
He came back to his chambers to find Hermione pacing back and forward in anticipation. – “Severus” she smiled, throwing her arms around his neck. “I have something to tell you.” He smirked, pulling her closer into him and inwardly making an “I told you so” face to his inner demon. – “I have something to tell you too, but yours would better be something big. Something that would justify you not leaving a note before disappearing in the morning.” – “I’m sorry love. I can assure you, mine is the size of Texas.” She laughed at the confused look on his face “It’s a muggle saying. Anyway, I think you should tell me yours first.” – “Mine won’t be as big, I assume.” She tilted her head, squinting her eyes mockingly at him – “How big?” – “The size of Hogwarts, as I will be assigned as its new Headmaster from the beginning of the next school year. Albus called me into his office this morning to tell me about his retirement.”
- “Oh my God, Severus. This is great. Congratulations. You totally deserve it. I’m sure you’ll make an excellent Headmaster.” – “Thank you. He also informed me of some changes that will take effect in the nearest future. One of them, you taking over Charms after finishing your apprenticeship with professor Flitwick. Draco will be the new potions professor and I’m sure I’ll need your help with keeping a close eye on your friend Neville Longbottom, since he will be made a new Herbology professor after his graduation.” – “Oh, I’m sure Neville will do a fine job, he’s a natural in Herbology.” – “So I keep hearing” he couldn’t help shrugging his shoulders as the picture of Hogwarts in ruins appeared in his mind, Neville standing on top of it with a blown cauldron in his hand.
“That’s my big news” he said, kissing her nose playfully before gently releasing her from his embrace. “Now tell me yours.” He looked at her big smile and glowing eyes “I swear, I haven’t seen you this exited since I woke up in that damn hospital” – “Well, it appears that your life is going to get even more exiting that it has already been, because… you’re going to be a father.” He looked at her with wide eyes, not being able to say a single word. “Wow, it appears that the high and mighty Severus Snape is out of words for the first time in his life” she giggled, looking at the dumbfounded expression on his face. – “I’m going to be a father?” – “You sure are.” He took both of her small hands into his – “When?” – “In seven month, if Madam Pomfrey’s calculations are correct.” His eyes glowed with love and happiness, as he picked his witch up and spun her around the room. – “Thank you. Thank you so much.” – “For what, silly?” – “For your love, for always being there for me, for the little life that we’re about to have, for giving me everything my heart always wanted. I love you.” – “I love you too, Severus” she whispered, meeting his lips in passionate kiss.
Lucius opened the window of his study room to let his owl in. – “Thank you, my friend” he said, untying the letter from the bird’s leg and gently stroking its feathers. After carefully reading the contents of the letter, he smiled and leaned on the back of his chair with a sigh of relief. He poured some Firewhisky into his glass and took a little sip, enjoying the burning sensation in his mouth. Suddenly, the doors of his study flew open, as very angry and very pregnant witch appeared on his doorstep. – “You bastard, how could you?” – “Hello to you too, Ginevra. I take there’s something you wanted to talk to me about. Please, take a seat” he offered, gesturing to one of the armchairs by his desk. – “No, thank you. I’d rather stand.” She narrowed her eyes, throwing him a deadly look. – “I’m afraid, I should insist. You are pregnant with my grandson and I surly wouldn’t want to be the reason for his early delivery.”
“Now…” he said, putting a pillow behind her back to make sure she’s comfortable “please tell me why am I on the receiving end of your wrath, today.” – “Don’t play your games with me, Lucius” she said puling an envelope out of her purse. “This is the letter informing my dad of his job termination. Are you going to tell me that it is not your signature on the bottom of it?” Lucius took the letter from her hands and smiled, taking a quick look of the text. – “No, you are absolutely correct, the signature under it is mine.” – “You can’t do it” – “I assure you that I can. May I remind you that I am the minister of Magic and it is up to me, who to keep and who to let go from their current position.” – “You heartless bastard, my father worked for the ministry for over twenty years. He has always been loyal.” – “I have no doubt as to his loyalty, but it seems to me, your father has been serving in his current position for way too long. I think it’s time to let someone younger take over his post.”
She got up and shook her head, giving him a hateful look – “I can’t believe how blind I once was. I simply didn’t want to see you for what you really are. I knew you were going to hate me when I told you the truth, I just didn’t know that you would be willing to go as low, as to fire my father from his job” she wiped the tears from her eyes, making her way out of the room. With one flick of his hand, he closed the door before she could exit and walked to her taking both of her hands into his. – “Is that what you really think I did it for? Because I hate you so much?” – “Let me go, Lucius. I don’t want to listen to your lies.” He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying not to let her stinging words pierce his heart even more. – “Have you received any of my owls?” – “I don’t think this has anything to do…” – “Please answer me, Ginevra. I think after everything that we have shared, I at least deserve your answer.” She looked away from him, afraid to let him see how hurt she was – “I received all of them, but I chose not to answer. I knew you’d hate me for what I did. You showed it, when you let Severus return to the mansion without you. I didn’t need an explanation from you as to why you haven’t gotten back with him.”
He placed the palm of his hand on her cheek, turning her face to him – “After I was elected as Minister of Magic, I had to make sure Kingsley and Narcissa get what they deserved. Both of them got life sentence without chance of parole.” He shook his head in regret “I didn’t want to start with sentencing someone to death, nor did I have the heart for it. Even though, Narcissa was to spend the rest of her days in Azkaban, it still took my lawyers almost eight month to finish the divorce process. Your father received this…” he picked up the letter “because I think that by working in the department of Misuse of Muggle Artifacts, he is wasting his talent and knowledge. That’s why I decided to move him to the position of the minister of finance. Thanks to our new connections, foreign investors are willing to venture their finances into our country. It is my job to ensure that their money are going to the right places. For that, I will need skillful, competent people and I can’t think of anyone better for this position then Arthur.
I didn’t send you those owls to berate you for what you’ve done, I simply wanted to explain my actions and to ask if you could wait till this whole hell is over, to be with me. I didn’t come back with Severus that day, because I didn’t want to drag you through this dirt. I never stopped loving you, Ginny and I never gave up on you… on us, no matter how it may seemed.” – “You still love me? Even after everything that happened?” He lowered himself to his knees in front of her and pulled out a small black box from the pocket of his shirt. – “I love you more, than I loved anyone in my whole life. For the past eight month, all I wanted was to hold you in my arms again and now, when I finally have you here, all I can think of is how much I want you to be my wife. Please, tell me that you will… tell me that I’m not too late with my proposal.” She put one of her hands on her chest in an attempt to calm her racing heart and watched him take the other one, slipping a beautiful diamond ring on her finger.
- “What about the baby?” – “I will love that little boy just as much as I love his mother.” – “You will?” – “How can I not? He is a piece of you and of me… in a sense. I will love him with all my heart and spoil him as much as his mother will allow me.” He brought his hands around her, kissing her belly lovingly. He looked up at her and smiled, feeling a movement, at the place where he landed one of his kisses – “See? We understand each other already.” – “I am so sorry for saying those hurtful words to you. I was angry and I thought that you hate me.” – “You have nothing to apologize for. It is I who should be sorry for making you believe that I would do anything to hurt your family. Will you marry me?” – “I love you too, Lucius. I could never bring myself to stop loving you, even when I thought that you don’t. Yes, I will marry you if that what you truly want.” – “There hasn’t been anything in my life that I wanted more than this.”
He got up and kissed her lips tenderly, pulling her into himself as much as he could. She felt his hands unfasten the zipper on the back of her dress and slide it from her shoulders, revealing her bra covered breasts to him. – “I have missed you so much. I want to remember the feeling of being touched by you and be able to touch you in return. To feel your sweet pussy wrapped around my cock, your fingernails digging into my back, as I sheath myself into you as deep as I can.” His fingers un-clapped little hooks of her bra and he tagged it off from her, his eyes changing their color to the darkest shade of blue with every minute, telling her about his growing desire. She tried to pull her dress back, but he stopped her before she could do it – “Why do you want to cover yourself from me?” She looked to the side, blush creeping up her cheeks – “I have gained a lot of weight.” He kissed her lips passionately – “You are perfect. I want to kiss every single inch of your body.” He lowered his head to one of her nipples and sucked gently, while rolling his fingers over the other one.
Her fingers fumbled with the buttons of his shirt, undoing them from the top down, till she reached the last one and watched as he shrugged out of it. She unbuckled the belt of his trousers and unfastened them, letting them fall down to his knees, tugging his tight cotton shorts along with them and grasped his rock hard cock in her hand. – “I want to take you in my mouth” she whispered, running her fingers over the sensitive head. He gasped at the feeling and with a slight movement of his hand, had one of the chairs by his desk move closer, so she could sit, and couldn’t suppress a smile at the appreciative look on her face. He stepped closer to her and hissed, throwing his head back as he felt her hot breath at the tip of his cock.
- “Oh Gods” he heard her voice and couldn’t suppress a chuckle – “Don’t tell me it’s bigger than you remember” – “No, Lucius” – “Then take me into your hot mouth” – “Oh, no” he heard struggle in her voice which made him come down from his heaven and look at her – “What’s the matter, Love? Did I do something wrong?” – “No, but you will need to do something right now, because my water just broke. Baby is going to be here real soon and I need you to take me to the hospital.” He quickly pulled his pants up and helped her dress while summoning his house elf – “Master wanted something?”– “Get all the necessary things and bring them to the hospital, mistress is about to have a baby. Also, find Harry and my son and tell them to drag their arses there as fast as they can and then go to Hogwarts, bring Hermione and Severus. Understood?” – “Yes, master” elf said and disappeared instantly. Lucius gathered his future wife in his hands and apparated them both to Saint Mungo’s.
Within the next half hour, everyone gathered at the hospital. Lucius tried to keep his dignity and stay calm and even engaged in conversation with Severus, while two younger wizards couldn’t help, but to pace the hallway in anticipation. Harry made a mistake of taking a peek through the door of the delivery room, but was spotted and shooed out by Hermione and the doctor. He looked at Draco with wide eyes and swallowed hard, trying not to empty the contents of his stomach on the hospital floor. – “How is she, Harry? What’s going on? Is everything ok in there?” Draco questioned, watching his beloved’s face turn several shades of green. – “Uhm, she was… was… and then the baby, it… it’s head… oh…” – “Love, I can’t understand you when you’re mumbling like that” – “Please don’t make me tell you what I saw in there.” – “Oh… But do you think she’s ok?” – “I hope she is.”
Loud scream made all four wizards shrug and throw a helpless look at the door of the delivery room, before they heard baby’s first cry and were able to breathe out in relief. In a few minutes, doctor stepped out of the room – “The delivery went fine, gentlemen. Whichever one of you is the father, may come in. Draco, Harry and Lucius made a few steps towards the door. – “Excuse me, I said only the baby’s father may come in. Both young wizards stopped, throwing a quizzical look at Malfoy senior. – “Ah, yeah. Sorry, you two better go. I’ll wait here.” He turned to his friend as Harry and Draco went in – “Mock me and I’ll hex your bitts off, Severus.” – “When are you planning to marry her?” – “As soon as I can.” – “Congratulations. I’m glad you are finally coming to your senses. Which reminds me…” he cleared his throat “would you do me an honor of being my child’s godfather?”
One of the perfect blond eyebrows rose up in surprise – “When?” – “In seven month time.” – “Then congratulations to you too and the honor would be all mine.” – “Thank you.” Lucius shook his head, looking impatiently at his timepiece – “How long do they have to be there?” – “It’s their baby, let them take their time with it.” In twenty minutes both wizards came out of the room, smiling. – “You can come in now, dad” Draco said, opening the door in front of him. Lucius didn’t need to be asked twice. He walked in, smile lighting up his face, making him look years younger. He leaned over his witch and kissed her forehead lovingly. – “How are you feeling, Love?” – “I’m good now. Should I introduce you?” – “But of course” he said picking up his grandson and settling him in the crook of his hand. – “Lucius, please meet Alfred Scorpius Malfoy” she said, smiling. “Just be careful, he’s a little fussy.”
- “It’s very nice to meet you young man.” He leaned his face over the baby, kissing his little nose and rocked him in his arms, making him immediately stop fussing and snuggle deeper into the blond wizard’s arms. He raised his eyes to Ginny and winked playfully, before returning his attention back to the baby “I think we have an understanding, don’t we little one? Yes we do. Look at you, your hair is just like Daddy’s and you have your mother’s beautiful green eyes.” – “His other daddy’s eyes are also green” she giggled. – “Oh yeah, his too” Lucius said dismissively, without tearing his eyes away from the little bundle in his hands. – “Lucius… Come on, be nice. I thought you’re ok with Harry.” – “I’m ok with him. Isn’t it right my little prince?” he cooed. “Are you going to be a good boy and eat now?” He laughed at the loud squeaky sound that came out with the mention of food. “You’re happy, aren’t you? Yes you are, yes you are.” He handed him back, laying him at one of the breasts, allowing an easy access to the milk swollen bud.
Another happy squeak came out and they both watched in astonishment as Scorpius’ eyes got to the darkest shade of green within seconds, before turning back to his previous light color. – “Lucius, did you just see that? His eyes… they’re just changed their color. Just like… yours.” – “Well, he got excited. Does it surprise you that he has something from me?” She gave him a loving smile – “No, it doesn’t and he seems to like when you’re holding him.” – “Then I’ll hold him as often as I can.” He stroked little cheek with his forefinger, before kissing his witch’s lips, a look of pure happiness crossing his features. – “Will you hold me to?” He smiled and laid beside her, embracing them tightly with both of his hands. – “Is that better?” – “Much” she said, laying her head on his shoulder and closing her eyes.
In seven month, Hermione and Severus welcomed a beautiful baby girl that was named Catherine Elizabeth, in honor of her great grandmother. She had her mother’s hazel eyes and her father’s raven hair. Draco and Harry stayed at the Malfoy mansion for the first few years, eventually moving to one of the family estates. Shortly after, they received a letter which stated that Draco’s aunt Andromeda passed away and they became parents to Harry’s godson Teddy Lupin. Ginny’s parents had another big surprise when they were told about the relationship between their daughter and the older Malfoy, but eventually they accepted it, deciding that their daughter’s happiness is more important than the old grudges. They all lived as one happy family.
The End…
Well almost.
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