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It's the beginning of another long meeting with the Order, everyone had settled down in the living space snacking on some delicious desserts Molly had made. The room was feeling extremely tense due to the heated exchange between Molly and Sirius about the safety of Harry and the others when a loud *THUD* is heard at the door. The whole room goes dead silent as looks are exchanged between some of the members.
"Hello?!"
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You watch as the three men in dark robes limp away, leaving behind their now deceased fellow death eater. It had been a very unexpected yet quick battle between you and the death eaters, it had been a quiet clear night and you had just wanted to clear your mind and go for a walk. You cringe at the amount of blood dripping from the rather deep gash on your forearm, the arm that was protecting your stomach...dread quietly seeps in as you wrap it even tighter around the decently sized bump. It had been months since you had been to the orders headquarters but you had no other option, you felt as though you were going to pass out from the blood loss on your arm or the stinging from the cut on the bridge of your nose. Sucking in a large breath, you close your eyes and apperate to the Black Manor. You immediately fall forward and your upper half collides with the door, steadying yourself on the bricks next to it you call out to the group you know are inside for sure "Hello?! Molly? Remus? Can someone please let me in?" You groaned, dizziness now making it hard to stand up straight. You hear distant voices and two that were coming closer until the door opens and you are met face to face with Remus. Whose face quicky changed from confused to worry, you see Tonks who peers over his shoulder "Merlin love what the hell happened to you?!?" She interrupted whatever her husband was going to say by pushing him out the way and gently guiding you inside. You stumble into the already filled room and suddenly dozens of eyes are on you in a way that makes you want to shrivel up and disappear. The first to speak is Ron "holy hell you look like shit" it's with those words that Hermione smacks him in the head to which he whimpers and sinks into his seat. Molly is quick to shoo the twins off one of the sofas and beckons Tonks and Remus to sit you down on it. You see the trio and twins being instructed out of the room by Arthur as Molly looks you over for any other injuries. Mad Eye Moody is the first to enquire about your sudden appearance "What Happened?" His voice startles you out of your daze and you look around at the others before clearing your throat and mumbling "death eaters is what happened" Sirius is quick to start asking paranoid questions "how did you get here?!?? Did they follow you?!?" Molly shouts at him to quit it and stop making you more stressed out. But you turn to him "calm down black, I apperated here. They didn't follow me" you snap back, before looking back down to study the slightly wet towel that now is being pressed against your arm by Molly. Moody sits back down in the armchair he had been in before your loud appearance "What did they want from you?" He asked but you just shrug. You feel a stinging sensation on your arm and your eyes follow the wand you know too well, your eyes meet the dark pair of eyes you love so much. You hadn't seen Severus since you graduated Hogwarts, you had gotten into an argument with him about what you were to him and in return he became distant, not writing you back even though he promised he would. You look down at the now heavily reduced wound that Molly is now attempting to wrap, the barrier being you still have your arm protectively wrapped around your mid section . "Sweetheart I need you to move your arm a bit forwards so I can wrap it" her sweet voice pierces the tension in the room...more so from you and Severus, who now looms next to Molly watching her every move with caution. Slowly you extend your arm out towards her and she hums in return. You look around the room to see if anyone's noticed yet when you see Remus staring at you intensively....shit
Tonks had written to you a few weeks ago to announce her pregnancy, she explained how she found out through Remus smelling her change in hormones and how she didn't even know werewolves could do such a thing. Now here you were being stared at by said werewolf who steps forward and clears his throat "you should go to St Mungo's" he states giving you an all knowing look, "Remus I'm fine" you reply bluntly, hoping he would take the hint, the cold man standing to your left speaks in his usual cold tone "If she said she is fine then there is no need to risk unnecessary attention to the Order". He was right, even if you needed to go to St Mungo's it would just cause unnecessary worry for everyone and risk the order being exposed. Molly lifts the towel towards the deep cut on your nose "Honey this is going to sting" she warns, giving you time to mentally prepare for the pain. She gentle presses the wet towel onto the wound which sends a large stringing sensation all throughout your face, you grunt loudly at the sudden pain. You manage to clench your teeth and try to focus on the others quiet conversation behind Molly to distract yourself from the burning. Severus once again holds his wand to your nose and mutters the words to a healing spell. Very quickly you notice the pain subside a substantial amount, allowing you to sigh and finally relax after the stressful encounter in the forest. The room fills with quiet talking, with the occasional clank from the door to the kitchen where Molly had insisted she make tea for you. You had finally let your guard down on your stomach and Severus when Bill Weasley and Fluer walk through the door, Bill is quick to give an apology for the couple being late due to his work at the ministry. The two then split off to greet everyone, you watch as Molly returns, gently giving you a warm cup of tea before turning to her oldest son and giving him a tight hug. It seems like forever before the tall Weasley sits next to Fluer on an adjacent sofa to yours before locking eyes with you "Moody gave me a run down of what happened, glad you're okay" he stated, Fluer doing a nod in agreement. You thank him and explain how it wasn't too bad, that at least one of them had it much much worse. You forget about all your anxiety of everyone finding out your secret when you hear Bill inhales through his nose, his eyes widen for a moment before going back to a soft gaze "____, Severus. Congratulations, never took you for a family guy but it seems things have changed" Bills voice is filled with warmth that you can't even be mad at him for revealing your secret, you should've remembered he TECHNICALLY is a werewolf. The whole room stays silent for a few moments before Tonks rushes to your side "Holy Merlin how far along are you? I've been trying to find mum friends but it's absolutely impossible" she rants, unaware of the now large tension between you and Severus, who wears a baffled expression on his face. Something many would say is a very rare sight, you rub your uninjured hand on your belly before replying to Tonks "Around 6 months give or take, Healers said baby is a bit smaller then what to expect but the important thing is that they are healthy" you smile at the thought of having a little being wrapped in your arms in only a few months. You are met with a warm embrace from Tonks and Molly, who are both very shocked but excited. Remus gives you a look that is a silent apology for not being able to hide it but you shrug at him and softly smile. The rest of the people in the room are quick to give their own congratulations, but you are more focused on the now dark cloaked man who is quickly and quietly exiting the room, presumably making his way to the room he has been staying in. You manage to stand up, brushing off help from Tonks and Molly who are worried about your injuries, "I'll be back, Thank you for the tea Molly" you step out of the room and follow the sound of footsteps, you make it upstairs and enter the room you saw him enter.
Severus is standing scarily still staring at nothing in particular, you step into the room and gently close the door behind you which makes Severus snap his head towards you instantly. His gaze on you gives you the same butterflies you felt when you both spent time with eachother at Hogwarts. Overcome with nervousness you play with your sleeves and sit down on the large bed in the room. You can feel his eyes follow you each movement before looking away again. Feeling the bed dip next to you, you look up to see him take place next to you, still refusing to make eye contact. He clears his throat before gently speaking "Why didn't you tell me?" His softness in his voice shocks you, it's not often he shows any emotion. His words make you confused "I did, I owled you several times" you quietly respond trying to hold back tears. You don't look up to see his reaction but you feel his cold hand gently touch yours "The ministry have been intercepting every owl that comes in or out of Hogwarts. I'm sorry I should have found another way to contact you" his normally monotone voice had become soft and comforting. Wiping the tears from your face at the realisation that he had in fact not been ignoring you, you let out a small chuckle. "This wasn't the way I imagined you finding out" for a split second you notice the corner of his mouth turn upwards into a small grin before dropping again. He looks down at your abdomen, his emotions being hard to read but you could tell he was holding back "sev you can touch me it's okay, I'm not going to break" you half joke softly, lifting your shirt enough and guiding his slightly shaking hand to your bump. His breath hitches the moment he makes contact with your bare skin, you observe as he rests his hand on your belly, every so often gently moving his hand up and down as an effort to ground himself. Severus looks back up at you "Are you okay? D-did they get you in the stomach?!?" He questions, you reach your arms out and gently caress his face in your hands "I'm okay, I dodged most of their attacks, trust me you should see the other guys" you giggle at your poor attempt at comforting Severus. He lets out a small huff of non amusement, he moves his hands to cover yours and pulls them away from his face, he gently presses his lips to each hand before standing up "You should lie down, I'll go get you a glass of water" he pressed, lifting the duvet and gently ushering you to get in. You wriggle back so you are resting against the beds frame. You watch as Severus checks you over silently once more before leaving the room.
You rest your head on the headboard and close your eyes, hand subconsciously going to the growing life in your belly. It isn't until you hear the sound of two people suddenly apperating into the room that you open one of your eyes. Standing on the far side of the bed is George and Fred, with their signature grins as Fred calls out to whoever is outside the door that the coast is clear. You fully sit up and watch as the shy golden trio walk in "We just wanted to make sure your okay" Ron says sheepishly, you smile to yourself at the wholesomeness of the 3 in front of you before turning to the twins "you better not be up to something you two" they immediately sense your authoritative voice and raise their hands in surrender "What Ron said" George quickly retorts "Yeah what Ron said we just want to make sure your okay" Fred adds. You sigh looking at the group "I'm fine, just a few bruises and cuts but with a few spells they should be gone" your explanation seems to calm them a bit. Hermione is the first to come closer and stand next to you "Was it.....I mean were they death eaters?" She asks, clearly on edge. You hum in response, trying to not think back on the stressful event. The twins start talking to you but you are focused on the sudden movement under your hand...kicking, the baby was kicking!!! You gasp in excitement which causes the group to jump "What?!? What's wrong?!?!" Harry pushes but you laugh at the look of all of them with worried expressions. "Everythings fine, the baby kicked! That's the first time I've ever felt them kick" you beamed completely forgetting they hadn't been present in the room when Bill outed your secret. You see The twins, Ron and Harry all jaw dropped while Hermione has a bright smile on her face "You're pregnant?!? How far along are you!" She rambles ignoring the shocked boys still comprehending the situation. "6 months, I can't believe it myself to be honest" you chuckle, pushing the blankets down to show your midsized bump. Fred and George share a look with eachother before turning back to you, Fred clears his throat,
"Soooo who's the father?"
"5 sickles it's a muggle"
"You're on Georgie! 10 sickles it's a wizard"
Hermione rolls her eyes at the twins "Ron can you please tell your brothers not to bet on who the fath-" "15 sickles it's someone we know!" Hermione lets out a frustrated huff "Ronald Weasley!" She yells. You laugh at the whole interaction happening in front of you, which causes the others to laugh too. "I'm afraid both Fred and Ron are right" you remarked. Ron and Fred start celebrating when the door is opened once more, Severus narrows his eyes at the group and makes his way to your bedside, setting down a glass of water and more medical supplies. He ignores the group that are now cautiously watching you two, in fear of being reprimanded by the scary professor. "Oh Severus you won't believe what just happened! The baby kicked!" You exclaim happily, grabbing his hand and placing it on your stomach. It takes a few moments before he feels the baby kick directly into where his hand is placed, you see a small smile wash over his face as he focuses on the kicking. "wait wait wait" Fred says "Snapes the father?!??" He continues causing the others to make a loud noise in disbelief before turning back to you. You open your mouth to speak but the man next to you coldly turns to them "Not that it is any of your business, I expect you will keep this information to yourselves yes?" The group nod very quickly before making their way to the door, Hermione is the last in the doorway before she stills, and turns back towards you two "Congratulations ___, Professor Snape!" She gently says, earning a nod from Severus and a thank you from yourself.
It has very quickly turned to night as you sit up in bed next to a reading Severus, his face is lit up by the few candles in the room. He senses he is being watched and meets your gaze. You feel the heat rise to your cheeks as you tiredly grin, noticing this Severus closes his book and places it on the bedside before turning to you "Come on, you need as much sleep as you can get" he whispers. You lie down on your side, back facing Severus as you shuffle backwards until his chest meets your back "I really did miss you sevy" you gently mumble as the man wraps his arms gently around you and placing his face into the crease of your neck. "As did I" he responds, rubbing your stomach protectively as he places a gentle kiss between where your neck and shoulder meet. You are quick to fall into a deep slumber with the presence of the man you loved. Little did you know he as well had fallen asleep, possibly the quickest he had ever.