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The True Heir of Dark

By: slygriff21
folder Harry Potter › Het - Male/Female › Snape/Hermione
Rating: Adult ++
Chapters: 18
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Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, nor any of the characters from the books or movies. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
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Chapter 15

Summary: Hermione discovers the truth about the war and her heritage. How will this affect her friends and the love of her life? R/R

The True Heir of Dark

Chapter 15

“I…oh god! I want…Severus!” Hermione cried as she clutched Harry’s hand.

“Draco’s gone to get him. Just keep breathing,” Harry said calmly.

Hermione just gritted her teeth as another contraction washed over her. Ginny was assisting Lucy, who was a trained midwife, with the delivery. Tom, Rhonda, Bella, and Lucius were waiting outside.

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“Okay, we know Dumbledore has groups here and here. What we need is a plan to get past the guards at Hogwarts,” Severus said.

“He’ll no doubt have guards at the secret passages from Hogsmeade. What about the Chamber of Secrets? Could we enter the castle that way?” Remus suggested.

“Harry mentioned the same thing. It might be crazy enough to work. After all, that’s how he and Draco entered the castle to get the students,” Charlie stated.

Just then, Draco burst into the library, “Severus…Hermione’s…in labor,”

“What! It’s too soon!” Severus cried.

He dropped the map he was holding and bolted from the room. Fear rushing through his veins as he ran upstairs to his wife. He skidded to a stop outside their room where Tom, Rhonda, Bella, and Lucius were waiting.

“What’s going on?” Severus demanded.

“Calm down. According to Lucy, nothing is wrong. It would appear Narcissa was a month off. Hermione didn’t get pregnant in July, but June. More that likely that last week she was at Hogwarts before her sixth year ended,” Tom answered calmly.

Severus dropped into one of the chairs and caught his breath. Bella sat beside him and summoned a glass of water. He downed it slowly. He then looked up at the others. “Draco burst in and was gasping for air. He looked worried,” Severus said.

“Probably because he’s been looking for you for the past hour,” Lucius chuckled.

“Now, go in there and relieve Harry. He volunteered to sit with Hermione till you came,” Tom smiled.

Severus nodded. He stood up and entered the room. He found Harry running a damp wash cloth over Hermione’s forehead. Sweat trickled down Hermione’s face and neck, she was also breathing very heavily.

“What did I miss?” Severus asked.

“A lot!” Hermione snapped.

Lucy, Ginny, and Harry laughed. Severus walked over to where Harry was standing. “She and Beau are doing fine. See you two later,” Harry smiled.

Severus nodded his thanks. Harry kissed Hermione’s forehead and left. Severus sat down in the chair and kissed his wife’s cheek. Hermione sighed as she felt his love wash over her. She turned and faced him.

“Sorry I’m late baby,” he whispered.

“You’re here now,” she said.

“Severus, she’s dilated to 6 cm. now. It could be a little while. Just keep dabbing her with the wash cloth and help her through the contractions,” Lucy instructed as she magically dressed Severus in a pair of scrubs.

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For the next four hours, Severus stayed at Hermione’s side. The more she dilated, the more painful the contractions became. At ten till midnight on March 14th, Hermione began to push.

“Okay Hermione, on the next contraction, take a deep breath and hold it for the count of ten. You got it?” Lucy instructed.

“Yes,” Hermione hissed in pain.

“I’m right here baby. Everything’s going to be all right,” Severus said reassuringly.

“One…two…three and push,” Lucy replied.

“Aaahhh! Ooohhh!” Hermione cried through gritted teeth.

“Seven…Eight…Nine…Ten and breath,” Lucy coached calmly.

“You’re doing great Hermione. It’ll be over soon,” Severus whispered as he kissed her forehead.

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“How much longer?” Draco asked as he held Harry.

“It could be hours. Jezebel was in labor for eighteen hours with Hermione. All we can do now is wait,” Rhonda answered with a smile.

The group outside waited patiently. Charlie and Bill had stopped by earlier to check on Hermione, but had since left. Lucius had the Inner Circle waiting in the library, while the other Death Eaters and their families had turned in for the night.

Five minutes later, the door opened and Lucy and Ginny came walking out. Both looked tired, but happy. The seven jumped to their feet, anxiously waiting to find out how the new baby and mother were.

“Hermione and Beau are in perfect health. He was born at 12:01. He weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. and is 22 in. long,” Lucy reported happily.

“Born on the Ides of March,” Bella chuckled.

“Oh well, Jezebel was born on a Friday the 13th,” Rhonda laughed.

“Can I see her?” Tom asked.

“Sure, but only for a minute, they need their rest,” Lucy answered.

“Go on honey and I’ll see you later,” Ginny said as she kissed Tom’s cheek.

Tom quietly entered the room. He smiled at what he saw. Severus sat beside Hermione while she breastfed Beau. He walked over to the side of the bed and looked down at his grandson.

“Hi grandpa,” Hermione smiled.

“Grandpa. I like the sound of that,” Tom said as he sat in the chair.

“Would you like to hold him?” Severus asked.

Tom nodded. Hermione removed Beau from her breast, burped him, and gently placed him in Tom’s arms. Tom looked down at the precious babe in his arms.

“Oh Hermione, Severus, he’s perfect. Hi Beau, I’m your Grandpa,” Beau cooed in response. “I promise, you’ll grow up safe and loved. The future is yours to do whatever you wish. I’ll always be there for you,” Tom vowed as he kissed Beau’s forehead.

Carefully he placed the baby back in Hermione’s arms. He stayed for a few more minutes, then left so the new family could rest. After Tom left, Hermione gently placed Beau in Severus’ arms.

“He’s got you hair,” she sighed.

“He’s got your nose. Thank Merlin,” he chuckled.

“I happen to like your nose,” she smiled.

“Let’s get some sleep. Beau will no doubt be hungry in a couple of hours,” he said.

Severus placed Beau in the bassinet next to the bed and tucked the blanket that Millicent Boulstrod had given them around the now sleeping baby. He then climbed into the bed and pulled Hermione into his arms.

“I love you Hermione,” he whispered.

“And I love you Severus,” she said tiredly.

Within moments, the Snape trio was sound asleep. Hermione and Severus both dreaming of a peaceful future for their son.

T.B.C
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