Chapter 14
Around 1:30, Severus started waking Hermione from her nap, "Hermione, dear, it's time to wake up." He speaks to her as he places soft kisses on her neck and cheek. Her eyes slowly flutter open and, as they focus in on Severus, a smile spread across her face. She leans up and kisses him. "I could get used to waking up like that," she giggled. "I'll make note of that for future reference. But, for now, " He pauses to kiss her, "We need to head to Minerva's office." Hermione sighs and, with the help of Severus, she climbs out of bed. "Do you want me to call Fifi and have her bring you clothes?" He asked. She looks down and realizes she's still in his clothes. She shakes her head, "Nope. I'm comfy as is." and walks over to slide on her shoes. Severus pulled on his dragon-hide boots, grabbed his wand, and escorted his witch to the Headmistress's office.
When they arrived at the office, Severus stopped before they could open the door, "Are you going to put your glamours on before we go in?" Hermione hesitated for a few seconds before pulling out her wand and applying her glamours. When they walk in, they are immediately greeted by Ginny and Harry, both wrapping Hermione into a hug. "Hermione, what's going on?" Ginny asks once they pull apart. "I'm going to tell them, Gin. I'm tired of hiding." Ginny grabs her hands and give them a squeeze. "Tell us what?" Harry asks in confusion. Before anyone could respond, Minerva spoke up, "Ah, Severus, Hermione, you're here. Now, all of the Weasleys, minus Ron of course, are here. We're just waiting on a few of the staff members." She informs them as she walks them over to a couch at the front of the office. Before Hermione could sit, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley walked over, "Hermione, dear, how are you doing?" Molly asked as she hugged her. "I'm doing well. Severus has really been helping me a lot, I couldn't be more grateful for his help."
After everyone had arrived and was seated (Hermione, Severus, Poppy and Minerva at the front. The Weasleys and Harry on the left side of the office and the staff on the right side.), Minerva cleared her throat to catch everyone's attention. "Now, you were all called here because Hermione has something important to share. If you would please turn your attention to her, " She turned to Hermione. Hermione stood, and grasped her hands together nervously. She let out a sigh and turned to look at Severus, who, in turn, nodded to her.
"Hello everyone," she starts. "Umm.. well.." She took her wand and removed the glamours. Those who didn't know gasped. "When we were taken to Malfoy Manor, they did more than just torture me.." she said shakily, as she sniffled and a tear ran down her cheek. "I had planned on not telling anyone, and almost killed myself.. but then Fifi found me, and with her, she brought Severus, Minerva, and Poppy. And Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, too. Severus was the one who saved me, and he's been helping me heal. Minerva, Poppy, and Mr. and Mrs. Weasley have been supportive and protective of me since. A few days later I told Ginny. And.. Ronald found out.." At this point, Hermione was sobbing. Poppy guided her to the couch, by Severus, who pulled her into his arms, and let her cry. She needed to let it all out. Minerva stood up to speak, "As you can she, she is still shaken up by the past. We have been helping her as much as we can, and we are proud of her for taking this step," She says as she places a hand on Hermione's shoulder, squeezing it slightly. "Now, she is tired of hiding her pregnancy, and chose you all as people she trust to tell. She is not quite ready to tell the students, but when she does, we will all support her. Yes?"
Everyone nodded their heads as some murmured while other shouted in agreement, all showing their support. Harry walked up to her with sad eyes, "I'm sorry I couldn't help you at the Manor. I also wish you would've told me sooner, but I understand why you didn't. Mione, I'll be by your side, I'm never leaving you, sis, I love you." He said as he pulled her into a hug. "I love you, too, Harry." After they break from their hug, and she's stopped crying, someone asked "How far along are you? And is a boy or a girl?" Hermione's face lit up, "I'm just over six months along. And its going to be a girl." All of the women cooed, loving the idea of having a baby in the castle. "Have you thought of baby names?" Professor Sprout asked, to which Hermione shook her head, "Not yet. But one will hopefully be picked by the time she's born." She says as she smiles, hands rubbing her belly.
It was 4:30 by the time everyone had left, just leaving Hermione, Severus, Poppy, and Minerva. Minerva sits down next to Hermione and grabs her hands, "That was very brave of you, my dear. I am very proud of you." She says with a smile as she kisses Hermione on the forehead. Hermione smiles, "Thanks, mom." She blanches when she realized what she said, "I'm so-" Minerva chuckles and pulls her in for a hug, "It's alright. If you wish to call me mom, you may. I see you as a daughter, anyways." she says, tears of happiness rolling down her cheeks.
**Ta da!! I hope y'all enjoyed it. Also, I need help with baby names!! Any ideas?**
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