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What Happens Now?	By : astartelydianna Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 16016 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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A big thanks to my beta JenJenSon for helping me and going through all my crazy typos so that you can actually read what I write :D

What Happens Now?

Chapter Seven

Hermione walked quietly alongside her husband through the busy street. It had completely surprised her that he had invited her to come with him and as per his suggestion she had transfigured some of her clothes to fit more comfortably so she didn’t have her waistband digging into her as she walked. She did however feel a little self conscious in her summer top that seemed to show off her bump. Not that she wanted to cover it up exactly...it was just strange walking around and knowing that people would know she was pregnant...or if not they’d think she was chubby.

“In here.” Severus told her as he turned off to the right into an apothecary. Hermione followed and indulged her curiosity by looking around while he went to the counter obviously knowing exactly what he wanted. It wasn’t long before he returned with a bag. “Is there anything you need? For you studies I mean?”

“Not at the moment, I have a lot of the basic ingredients already.” Hermione replied shaking her head.

“I suppose you would probably just pinch mine if you didn’t have something anyway.” He muttered.

“I would ask first.” Hermione said defensively as they left the shop.

“So you never borrowed anything during your school years then hmm?” he asked, knowing full well that she had.

“Well...that was slightly different, it was all for good causes and there aren’t many ingredients that you can buy when you’re under age.” She explained guiltily. “Does it help if I say sorry?”

“Only marginally.” He smirked. “There’s another place I want to go but is there anywhere you want to go while we’re here?”

“Well, I just want a few new bits of clothes and maybe some books...” Hermione said thoughtfully. “That’s about it; I just love an excuse to get out of the castle.”

“Well, here you go.” He gestured as they walked down the street. “Books you want, books you shall have.” It didn’t take long for them to head their separate ways inside the book store and Hermione soon found herself lost in her love of books.

She found so many that she wanted but restricted herself to three in the end before finally heading to the counter to pay. After paying she went in search of her missing husband, it turns out he was just as lost in the books as she was.

“Do you even have room on your bookshelf left for all of those?” she asked him as soon as she spotted him carrying at least a good eight books and trying to balance another on the top.

“In my lab I do.” He replied. “How much room to you have left on yours?”

“Hence only three.” She grinned holding up her paper bag. She had only just managed to find a space for a bookshelf in their rooms because one side of the living room was literally lined with them. She was most pleased when he had allowed her access to read his books on the condition that they not be damaged in any way. He had actually followed the sentence with ‘since you’ll only help yourself as soon as I leave the room anyway’ but still she was grateful. So far however she was not allowed to touch the books in his private lab, which wasn’t a problem...well not until she ran out of books in the living room to read.

“Alright, I’ll just go and purchase these and we’ll go find you some whale clothes.” He smirked. Hermione just grit her teeth, you never implied that a pregnant woman was fat! Any man who had ever had a pregnant girlfriend or wife could tell you that but still...he was baiting her on purpose so she let it slide.

A short while later Hermione found herself browsing rather cluelessly through rail after rail of clothing. She wasn’t much for shopping or clothes really, she just needed a couple of extras to allow for her growing stomach and then she could get out of here.

“Do you even have a clue what you’re looking for?” Severus drawled from behind her.

“Not a clue.” She admitted. “But since clothes are somewhat of a necessity you’ll have to be patient.”

“Bugger this.” He muttered, storming off. Hermione sighed and continued browsing aimlessly through rails hoping to get lucky.

“What is it you’re looking for Madam?” a lady asked from her left. Hermione turned to find that the grumpy potions Master had in fact not stormed out of the store but instead gone to find someone to help her.

“Oh, um...maternity things.” Hermione said shyly.

“Please follow me, we have a selection over here.” The young witch said cheerily and led Hermione over to the other side of the shop.

Twenty minutes later Hermione had purchased a few tops and a few bottoms and assured the helpful lady that she really didn’t need anything else. She heaved a sigh of relief when Severus abruptly said that they were finished now and they managed to get outside the shop.

“Sometimes you being you is actually a good thing.” Hermione sighed. “I hate clothes shopping.”

“Put you in a bookshop and you’re happy for hours put you in a clothes shop for twenty minutes and you look like you’ve just tried to arm wrestle a giant.” Severus smirked. “At least I won’t have to worry about you destroying my bank account on useless unnecessary frilly things.”

“Maybe the ministry wasn’t so far off then.” Hermione laughed. “I’m the only one that can put up with you!”

“And believe me I’m probably that only person that can put up with you.” He replied, leading them down another street.

It was a good hour or so later when they returned to the castle. Hermione collapsed herself on the sofa and let out a huge sigh of relief.

“I am knackered!” she sighed, enjoying the sofa cushions. “I think I’m just going to stay he with my new books and not move for the rest of the day.”

“Enjoy that, I have work to do.” Severus replied bluntly, taking his items through to his private lab. “I assume I’ll be seeing you at the evening meal.” He added just as he disappeared behind the door.

Hermione didn’t feel slighted by his behaviour in the least; he had been very civil through the whole trip, more than civil even, he was actually nice to her or as nice as Severus Snape got anyway. She had no illusions of him ever being a loving, endearing husband because that just wouldn’t be in his character, however he seemed to be trying and that was the important part.

A knock at the door half an hour later had Hermione reluctantly leaving her warm spot on the sofa and answering it.

“Hermione, would you like to join me, I’m going to visit Hagrid and I know how fond of him you are.” Luna asked.

“Oh, of course!” Hermione agreed. “That sounds very nice, just hold on one minute.” Hermione took a small piece of parchment to write a short note to her husband telling him where she was just in case he over-reacted again and charmed it to slip under the door to his private lab and direct its way to his hands. “Let’s go.”

The two young witches headed out of the castle and towards the familiar hut. They talked about Luna’s plans for her new position and Hermione’s plans regarding applying for the charms apprenticeship.

“So do you think that the ministry will expect you to have children straight away or will they allow you a few years due to your new job as a Professor?” Hermione asked.

“Oh, I don’t think they’ll care much about that. Ron and I have pretty much gotten used to the fact we’ll be having a baby soon.” Luna said softly. “He’s going to come and stay here for a short time after the wedding you know?”

“Really?” Hermoine asked. “I thought he would be busy with his Auror training.”

“Well they’re giving him a few months breather to aid with our anticipated co-operation with the law.” Luna smiled. “So he’s going to stay in the castle and aid Professor Aberforth in teaching Defence against the Dark Arts for a few months.”

“Oh that’ll be very exciting for the students.” Hermione nodded enthusiastically. Aberforth Dumbledore had at Minerva’s request taken over the position of the DADA Professor after his help in the final battle and it had seemed to cheer the old Wizard up somewhat as well. She had originally wanted to give the post to Severus like he had always wanted but the ministry had told her it wasn’t really appropriate, even after they had cleared his name.

Hermione supposed they were worried about what he might teach the students. Maybe after a few years they might reconsider. The effects of the war were still very fresh wounds and it would take a while for people to come to terms with it.

They arrived at Hagrid’s hut and he greeted them warmly, ushering them inside to pour them tea. Sat in Hagrid’s hut with a school friend it felt almost like nothing had changed, even if Harry and Ron weren’t here. She missed them terribly sometimes. She still got letters from Harry often even if she didn’t see him but Ron she had seen very little of since she got married. It was a shame that the three had been so close and now saw so little of each other, still she hoped that it would be only temporary; after all they were all dealing with some rather life changing events at the moment and getting adjusted to being adults. She hoped that when things died down they would be able to see more of each other.

“You know what I think the students would love? Dragons!” Luna said dreamily.

“Yes well, according to Dumbledore Dragons aren’t really suitable for a pet at Hogwarts.” Hagrid replied, Hermione smiled a little remembering the dragon egg Hagrid had hatched at Hogwarts in her first year. It’s seemed like so long ago now.

“What about a visit? They brought not one but four dragons here for the Tri Wizard Tournament, why not ask Charlie Weasley if you could have one brought over for a lesson? Just once a year wouldn’t be a problem surely.” Hermione suggested.

“I can ask I suppose.” Hagrid replied, scratching his head in thought.

“I think that’s a wonderful idea. I loved seeing all the magical creatures when I was a student, much more interesting than sitting indoors with books like most of the other lessons.” Luna nodded.

The three continued to talk until it Hermione’s stomach interrupted them and caused them all to laugh.

“I suppose that means we should all head to the hall then.” Hagrid announced.

Hermione took a seat right on the end of the table next to Severus and immediately began to tuck into her food. She was so grateful that her appetite had returned and she didn’t feel sick all the time.

“You are aware that your food cannot fight back are you not?” Severus remarked next to her. Hermione look up slightly flushed in embarrassment.

“Sorry, I’m starving.” She replied. “It haven’t felt this hungry in months!”

“As is evident by the mashed potato on your cheek.” He replied smoothly. Hermione’s mouth dropped and she quickly wiped her face.

“Oops.” Was all she could bring herself to say, feeling like she wanted the ground to open up and swallow her whole. She was supposed to be an adult at the Head table setting an example and there she was with the table manners of a first year Ron Weasley.
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