A Marriage Made in Heaven...

A Marriage Made in Heaven…or Hell. Depending on Who You Ask

Chapter 15

“Did you hear? The Marriage Law has been repelled,” Leslie said as she, Ginny, and Hermione walked through Hogsmeade on a sunny day in April.

“Yeah. Harry and I aren’t going to annul our marriage. He had already asked me to marry him before this law was even passed,” Ginny replied.

“Severus and I aren’t annulling our marriage either. What about you and Draco?” Hermione asked.

“I don’t know. I personally want to give this marriage a shot. I think I’m starting to fall in love with him,” Leslie answered. 

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“What’s wrong Draco?” Harry asked as he and Severus sat in Draco’s sitting room.

“You’ve heard they repelled the Marriage Law right,” Draco answered. 

“Yes, why?” Severus questioned.

“I…I don’t want to lose Leslie. She’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. I’m falling in love with her. Not to mention she is carrying my child,” Draco answered.

“Then don’t annul the marriage,” Harry said simply. 

“What if she wants it annulled Harry? I’m not going to trap her in a marriage she doesn’t want,” Draco replied. 

“I think, you should be talking to your wife about this, not us,” Severus stated. 

Draco nodded. Just then, Albus came bursting into the room. His aged face laced with worry and his twinkling blue eyes filled with fear.

“Severus, I just received a floo from St. Mungo’s. Hermione’s there,” 

“WHAT!”

“Ginny and Leslie are waiting with her. I don’t know what’s happening, but you three had better come with me immediately,” Albus said as he pulled out a portkey.

The four took hold of the newspaper and vanished. 

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“I wish they would tell us something,” Leslie sighed as she paced.

“I know. I’m so scared for her,” Ginny said as tears started falling from her eyes.

Leslie sat beside her friend and pulled her into a sisterly hug. The two witches sat there just holding each other and waiting. A few minutes later they heard the sounds of running footsteps coming toward them. They looked up to see Albus, Severus, Harry and Draco, with Severus in the lead, running to them.

“Where is she? Are she and Brandon all right?” Severus demanded as Harry and Draco rushed to their wives.

“We don’t know. Because we’re not immediate family, they can’t tell us anything,” Leslie answered as she hugged Draco tightly.

 

Severus dropped into one of the chair and buried his face in his hands. Albus sat beside him and placed his arm around the Potions Master’s shoulders.

“Professor, is there anything we can do?” Harry asked, his voice thick with emotion.

“I…I need…my father. Please,” Severus answered tearfully.

“I’ll floo him now. I will also have Valencia get Jennifer and have them wait at Snape Manor until we know more,” Albus said gently.

Severus could only nod. Albus patted his shoulder, then stood up and headed off down the hall. Ginny and Leslie sat on either side of Severus, trying to offer some kind of comfort. 

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Two hours later, a Medi-Wizard walked up to the group. Roman and Severus jumped to their feet.

“How is she?” Severus asked worriedly.

“You are?” the Medi-Wizard questioned. 

“Severus Snape. I’m her husband,”

“So you’re the one she’s been asking for. I’m Healer Jamie Hynaman. Your wife has started going into labor,” Jamie said.

“Oh god. Is…is she and Brandon okay?” Severus stuttered. 

“I don’t know. As of now, the contractions aren’t progressing. Unfortunately, we can’t stop her labor. We are waiting for the blood work to come back before we decide what needs to be done,” Jamie explained.

“This can’t be. She’s not due until June 3rd,” Severus whispered.

“Mr. Snape, we are doing everything we can for your wife and son,” Jamie said.

“Can…can I see her? She needs me,” Severus pleaded. 

“Of course. We were hoping you would be here when I came out. Please follow me,” Jamie smiled softly.

“Dad, will you…” Severus started to ask.

“I’ll go and tell your mother and Jennifer. I’ll be back later,” Roman answered. 

Severus hugged his father then followed Jamie down the hall. After Severus was out of sight, Roman and Albus led Draco, Leslie, Harry, and Ginny away from the waiting area and back to Hogwarts. All six praying Hermione and Brandon would be all right.

T.B.C