**MATURE CHAPTER**

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The next few weeks went by as usual. Hermione worked hard to inspire her students, and Severus only tolerated them. Severus still had not made it through the large stacks of essays that grew while they were away and spent most of the evenings groaning and leaving violent red scratches across the parchment.

"I swear these children get stupider every year."

"Severus!" Hermione said looking up from her book. "Be kind. They're only first years. They're still learning."

"They need to learn faster. These are despicable."

Hermione chuckled and shook her head returning to her book. The fire crackled loudly in the fireplace. Hermione was surrounded by sounds she loved: a strong fire, the scratching of a quill and the turning of pages.

She looked around. She couldn't be happier. Well almost. The topic of children always sat in the back of her thoughts. She could imagine watching a little toddler sitting on the rug giggling at a chocolate frog. She could see a vivacious child running around chasing birds that their parents conjured. She could see an upset eleven year old collapsed on the couch as the frustration of schooling set it. She could see it all, and she wanted it. Every second.

She slammed her book closed causing Severus to jump slightly and glare at her.

"Severus I can't do this anymore."

"What?"

"I can't pretend that I'm fine with just us anymore. I want a baby. Please Severus I want a baby so bad!" She stood up and walked to him. "Please."

Her eyes held so much pain as she stared at him. He tried to study her and find a way out but he couldn't find it. He groaned and looked away. "Send for Minerva."

Hermione fell to her knees and broke into tears. She cried happily into his lap and he stroke her hair gently and chuckled at her. "You are such an odd one."

She quickly shot up and smashed their mouths together. He felt her tears on his cheeks and laughed at this. He pulled away and looked at her caramel eyes. "You really want this?"

"More than anything?"

"More than anything. Except you of course." She giggled and kissed him again before summoning a house elf to go and fetch professor McGonagall and she was there within minutes.

She looked concerned when she saw Hermione crying but quickly became confused when she saw her smiling.

"Minerva. I have a question. Well it's more of several questions. Well Severus and I..." She bit her lip as she looked at Severus who was sitting quietly in his corner. "Severus and I want to have a baby."

Minerva's face grew excited as she hugged Hermione. "My dear that's wonderful!"

"Obviously there are some road blocks like how are we going to take care of it during class time. I was thinking my mother could come and stay in my quarters. That would have to be alright with you of course."

"Well I see no problem with that!"

"Minerva she's a muggle!" Severus said shocked.

"Oh hush Severus. We haven't had a baby at Hogwarts in so long. I will do anything needed to help you two to continue to teach and raise a child. Oh my this is wonderful!"

"Well there's also-"

"Hermione stop please." Minerva hugged her tightly. "Whatever you need, consider it done. This is so exciting!" She rushed out quickly leaving Hermione speechless and Severus sitting awkwardly with his mouth hanging open.

"She-" Hermione began but stopped to try and think through what happened.

"She actually-" Severus said before leaning back and shaking his head. "I don't understand. Women are a complete mystery to me."

"Well I supposed I should write mum." Hermione said turning to Severus. "She really said yes?"

"She really said yes."

Hermione giggled and did a little dance before running to the desk and pulling out a piece of fresh parchment. She wrote on in quickly before going to fetch her cloak to go to the owlrey.

"Hermione?" Severus said catching her hand before she could reach the door. "What if your mother says no?"

"Severus, do you honestly think my mother would say no to coming and living with us and her grandchild?"

"I guess you're right."

"As I always am!" She pecked his cheek and rushed out the door. Severus stood alone in the quiet sitting room replaying what happened in his head. He collapsed back onto the couch and pinched the bridge of his nose and let out a large sigh.

Hermione returned quickly and out of breath. She was still smiling from ear to ear and could hardly contain her excitement.

"You're happiness is annoying." Severus said summoning a glass of fire whiskey and taking a large gulp.

"You love when I'm happy."

"I love when you're not being annoying. When I have some peace and quiet."  Hermione snuggled up against him stealing a sip of his drink earning her a stern glare.

"Well my dear, if this is what you really want," he looked down at her with a seductive look "then let's make a baby."

He set down his glass and reached a hand under her knees and another under her back. She laughed loudly as he carried her into their bedroom before throwing her down on the bed. He unclipped his cloak and fell down on top of her placing rough kisses along her neck.

She ran her fingers through his hair and then moved down to the buttons on his chest. She moved her fingers slowly on them but was able to get them off with ease (she had lots of practice). She threw off his shirt and ran her hands along his shoulders occasionally digging her nails in and leaving marks.

Severus pulled her into a sitting position and unbuttoned and unzipped her robes. She sat there in her bra and knickers as Severus looked her over. "I don't understand how it's possible for you to be more and more beautiful every time I look at you."

She blushed and reached up to kiss him again. He fumbled with his belt but pulled his tight slacks off and leaned down on top of her again. He slid his fingers along her stomach making her shiver and he grabbed around the side of her knickers and slowly pulled them down the sides of her legs.

He was already hard and Hermione just wanted him inside her. Her eyes screamed for it and Severus wasted no time fulfilling that desire. He shoved his member into her causing her to let out a small scream. She pulled him down closer to her and began to suck on his neck and at times bite when he hit the right spot.

"Oh Severus! Stay right there!"

Severus moved faster and faster as he began to reach his climax. He shut his eyes tight as he felt Hermione tighten herself around him. He tried to go as long as he could, but she just felt too good.

He exploded inside her and his arms collapsed and he fell into her letting his weight push her into the bed. They were both sweaty and panting and Hermione wore a large smile. "That... I think that's the best you've ever done love." She said patting his back.

He rolled off to the side and kissed her cheek. "You were amazing as always."

They laid there with the only the sounds of their breath. For several minutes before Hermione sat up to open the drawer by her bed. She pulled out several phials of potion and turned back to her husband. "We won't be needing these anymore."

She went to put the contraceptive in the cabinet of the bathroom and returned to lay in bed. Nothing would ever beat this night.

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So there you have it! Hermione and Severus are going to have a baby! :D
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-Jayme