The Family Ties that Bind
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Adult ++
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Severus’s Tale
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Summary: Hermione finds out her entire life has been a lie during the summer before her 7th year. How is she going to react to the news once she finds out who her real father is? Will Hermione and her father get along? Read and find out.
The Family Ties that Bind
Chapter 2- Severus’s Tale
Hermione slowly came to. She found herself laying on the sofa in the living room. Her parents and Professor Snape were staring down at her, all three wearing worried expressions.
“Are you okay?” Helena asked.
“I guess. Did I imagine it or did Professor Snape say he was my father?” Hermione answered.
“No, you didn’t imagine it. You are my daughter Hermione.” Severus said.
Hermione sat up and took a few calming breaths before she spoke again.
“I don’t understand. How can you be my father? And if you’re my father then where and who is my mother?” Hermione questioned.
“Helena, could you fix us some tea? I think we’re going to be here a while.” Severus requested.
“Sure. Victor, why don’t you come help me.” Helena said.
Victor and Helena left the living room and returned to the kitchen. Helena began making the tea while Victor grabbed the cups, saucers and some muffins and placing them on a tray.
“Do you think she will hate him?” Victor asked.
“No. Hermione is very level headed. I think once Severus tells her everything, she will understand.” Helena replied.
When they re-entered the living room, they found Severus sitting beside Hermione. Helena placed the tray on the coffee table and poured each of them a cup of tea. Severus took a long sip then began the tale.
“It all happened 17 years ago. I was 20, your mother, Jocelyn, was 19. We had been married for a little over a year. I was spying for the Order at the time. It was 6 months after we found out she was pregnant that things started to get bad.” Severus started.
*Flashback- July 1986*
“Jocelyn! Jocelyn, where are you!” Severus cried as he ran into the home he shared with his wife.
“Severus? What in the world is the matter? You would think hounds of hell were after you.” Jocelyn asked as she waddled into the living room from the kitchen rubbing her
bulging stomach.
“Voldemort is planning an attack on you. Luckily he doesn’t know you’re pregnant or that you married me. If he did, it would surely mean the deaths of you, our unborn daughter and myself. I have to get you out of here. Somewhere safe.” Severus answered worriedly.
“What about going to Albus? Surely he has an idea.” Jocelyn suggested.
“That’s a good idea. Let’s go.” Severus said as he moved to the fireplace.
The two of them quickly flooed to Albus Dumbledore’s office.
“Severus, Jocelyn, what is the matter?” Albus asked as the couple shot out of his fireplace.
“Voldemort is planning to attack Jocelyn. She has to be moved somewhere safe.” Severus answered.
“Why not here at Hogwarts? After all, Jocelyn was planning on having your daughter here anyway. And Poppy is her midwife. I can easily hide her rooms so that no one will know she is here. She will be safe here.” Albus said.
“That sounds fine. That means less traveling for my appointments with Poppy. Plus, I’ll be closer to both Albus and Minerva. After all, she is my god mother.” Jocelyn said.
“That would work. I will have all of Jocelyn’s things here before dinner.” Severus agreed.
November 1986
“Albus, are you positive Voldemort is gone?” Severus asked.
“For now. Somehow the curse that killed James and Lily Potter backfired on their son, Harry, leaving him with only a scare. I have sent the boy to live with his only blood relatives. Lily’s sister.” Albus answered.
It had been a week since Voldemort had disappeared, leaving 1 year-old Harry Potter and orphan, much to the shock and dismay of the Death Eaters. Before Severus could speak again Minerva burst into the office.
“Severus, Albus, it’s Jocelyn. She’s gone into labor.” Minerva said.
Severus jumped to his feet and rushed to his wife’s chambers. He found Poppy there preparing to deliver his daughter into the world.
“Severus.” Jocelyn groaned.
“I’m here honey. I’m here.” Severus said as he stood beside the bed and took her hand.
“Severus, you should wait outside.” Poppy said.
“No. I’m staying at my wife’s side. I’m not leaving her.” Severus said.
“Please, let him stay. Aahh!” Jocelyn begged as another contraction ripped through her stomach.
“Sshh. Just breath honey. Just breath. I’m right here.” Severus said calmly as his wife clutched his hand.
Minerva re-entered the room and stood on the other side of Jocelyn, gently wiping her forehead with a cool cloth. After 6 hours Poppy began the birthing process.
“Okay Jocelyn, when I count to three I need you to take a deep breath, hold it for the count of ten and push as you hold your breath. One. Two. Three. And push.” Poppy instructed.
“Argh!” Jocelyn cried as she held her breath and pushed.
“That’s it. Now, relax. You’re doing just fine.” Poppy said.
“I can’t do this Severus. I can’t. It hurts.” Jocelyn sobbed.
“Yes you can. It will be over soon. Just a little longer Joce. Just a little more.” Severus whispered as he held her.
“Okay. Ready? Push.” Poppy said.
Jocelyn let out a scream in pain as she began to push once more.
“I can see the head. One or two more pushes and this will be over. One. Two. Three. Push.” Poppy said.
Jocelyn began to push again. Minerva and Severus both holding her hands and comforting her. Poppy cried out in excitement as the shoulders came out. Jocelyn gave one more scream as she pushed once more. A few seconds later the room was filled with the cries of their daughter.
“Oh Jocelyn. She beautiful.” Minerva said tearfully as she handed the crying, squirming baby to her god daughter.
“We have a daughter.” Jocelyn said tearfully as she looked up at her husband.
“A beautiful daughter. I love you.” Severus said as he kissed his wife.
Poppy walked over and began wiping the baby off so Severus and Jocelyn could get a better look.
“In a minute I’m going to have to take her to the hospital wing. And don’t give me that look Severus. This is purely routine. I need to bath her and give her the first set of shots so her immune system will be strong.” Poppy explained.
“Then I’m coming with you. Beside, I’m sure Jocelyn could use some rest.” Severus said.
“All right. Minerva, why don’t you go tell Albus the good news and go with Severus so he doesn’t drive Poppy crazy with all his questions.” Jocelyn said as she handed her baby
to Poppy.
“By the way, what is her name?” Minerva asked.
“Hermione.” Jocelyn answered.
*End Flashback*
“We came back to the room and found your mother dying. I know Lucius killed her because his name was the last thing your mother said before she died. But, since I had no physical proof, I couldn’t got to the ministry. The next morning I came here. To Victor and Helena’s. I told them what had happened and asked them to raise you as their own.” Severus said tearfully.
“Why couldn’t you have kept me?’ Hermione asked as tears filled her eyes.
“I was still spying. Plus, with all the Death Eaters out there I wasn’t going to take a chance on any of them finding out about you. Along with the fact that we knew Voldemort wasn’t really gone.” Severus answered.
Hermione got to her feet and walked over to the window facing the garden. Severus stood up and walked toward her.
“Hermione, I’m sorry for how I have treated you theses past 6 years. It ripped my heart out every time I said something harsh to you. I’m also sorry for how I have treated your friends. I know I haven’t been there for you, but I would like the chance to be the father I should have been. If you will let me.” Severus said.
Hermione turned and faced her father.
“Daddy.” Hermione cried as she threw herself into his arms.
Severus wrapped his arms tightly around his only daughter and rested his head on top of hers. Both were crying openly. As were Victor and Helena as they silently left the living room, giving the reunited father and daughter time alone.
“I swear to you Hermione, I won’t let anything happen to you. I swear on my life.” Severus whispered as she cried into his chest.
T.B.C
Summary: Hermione finds out her entire life has been a lie during the summer before her 7th year. How is she going to react to the news once she finds out who her real father is? Will Hermione and her father get along? Read and find out.
The Family Ties that Bind
Chapter 2- Severus’s Tale
Hermione slowly came to. She found herself laying on the sofa in the living room. Her parents and Professor Snape were staring down at her, all three wearing worried expressions.
“Are you okay?” Helena asked.
“I guess. Did I imagine it or did Professor Snape say he was my father?” Hermione answered.
“No, you didn’t imagine it. You are my daughter Hermione.” Severus said.
Hermione sat up and took a few calming breaths before she spoke again.
“I don’t understand. How can you be my father? And if you’re my father then where and who is my mother?” Hermione questioned.
“Helena, could you fix us some tea? I think we’re going to be here a while.” Severus requested.
“Sure. Victor, why don’t you come help me.” Helena said.
Victor and Helena left the living room and returned to the kitchen. Helena began making the tea while Victor grabbed the cups, saucers and some muffins and placing them on a tray.
“Do you think she will hate him?” Victor asked.
“No. Hermione is very level headed. I think once Severus tells her everything, she will understand.” Helena replied.
When they re-entered the living room, they found Severus sitting beside Hermione. Helena placed the tray on the coffee table and poured each of them a cup of tea. Severus took a long sip then began the tale.
“It all happened 17 years ago. I was 20, your mother, Jocelyn, was 19. We had been married for a little over a year. I was spying for the Order at the time. It was 6 months after we found out she was pregnant that things started to get bad.” Severus started.
*Flashback- July 1986*
“Jocelyn! Jocelyn, where are you!” Severus cried as he ran into the home he shared with his wife.
“Severus? What in the world is the matter? You would think hounds of hell were after you.” Jocelyn asked as she waddled into the living room from the kitchen rubbing her
bulging stomach.
“Voldemort is planning an attack on you. Luckily he doesn’t know you’re pregnant or that you married me. If he did, it would surely mean the deaths of you, our unborn daughter and myself. I have to get you out of here. Somewhere safe.” Severus answered worriedly.
“What about going to Albus? Surely he has an idea.” Jocelyn suggested.
“That’s a good idea. Let’s go.” Severus said as he moved to the fireplace.
The two of them quickly flooed to Albus Dumbledore’s office.
“Severus, Jocelyn, what is the matter?” Albus asked as the couple shot out of his fireplace.
“Voldemort is planning to attack Jocelyn. She has to be moved somewhere safe.” Severus answered.
“Why not here at Hogwarts? After all, Jocelyn was planning on having your daughter here anyway. And Poppy is her midwife. I can easily hide her rooms so that no one will know she is here. She will be safe here.” Albus said.
“That sounds fine. That means less traveling for my appointments with Poppy. Plus, I’ll be closer to both Albus and Minerva. After all, she is my god mother.” Jocelyn said.
“That would work. I will have all of Jocelyn’s things here before dinner.” Severus agreed.
November 1986
“Albus, are you positive Voldemort is gone?” Severus asked.
“For now. Somehow the curse that killed James and Lily Potter backfired on their son, Harry, leaving him with only a scare. I have sent the boy to live with his only blood relatives. Lily’s sister.” Albus answered.
It had been a week since Voldemort had disappeared, leaving 1 year-old Harry Potter and orphan, much to the shock and dismay of the Death Eaters. Before Severus could speak again Minerva burst into the office.
“Severus, Albus, it’s Jocelyn. She’s gone into labor.” Minerva said.
Severus jumped to his feet and rushed to his wife’s chambers. He found Poppy there preparing to deliver his daughter into the world.
“Severus.” Jocelyn groaned.
“I’m here honey. I’m here.” Severus said as he stood beside the bed and took her hand.
“Severus, you should wait outside.” Poppy said.
“No. I’m staying at my wife’s side. I’m not leaving her.” Severus said.
“Please, let him stay. Aahh!” Jocelyn begged as another contraction ripped through her stomach.
“Sshh. Just breath honey. Just breath. I’m right here.” Severus said calmly as his wife clutched his hand.
Minerva re-entered the room and stood on the other side of Jocelyn, gently wiping her forehead with a cool cloth. After 6 hours Poppy began the birthing process.
“Okay Jocelyn, when I count to three I need you to take a deep breath, hold it for the count of ten and push as you hold your breath. One. Two. Three. And push.” Poppy instructed.
“Argh!” Jocelyn cried as she held her breath and pushed.
“That’s it. Now, relax. You’re doing just fine.” Poppy said.
“I can’t do this Severus. I can’t. It hurts.” Jocelyn sobbed.
“Yes you can. It will be over soon. Just a little longer Joce. Just a little more.” Severus whispered as he held her.
“Okay. Ready? Push.” Poppy said.
Jocelyn let out a scream in pain as she began to push once more.
“I can see the head. One or two more pushes and this will be over. One. Two. Three. Push.” Poppy said.
Jocelyn began to push again. Minerva and Severus both holding her hands and comforting her. Poppy cried out in excitement as the shoulders came out. Jocelyn gave one more scream as she pushed once more. A few seconds later the room was filled with the cries of their daughter.
“Oh Jocelyn. She beautiful.” Minerva said tearfully as she handed the crying, squirming baby to her god daughter.
“We have a daughter.” Jocelyn said tearfully as she looked up at her husband.
“A beautiful daughter. I love you.” Severus said as he kissed his wife.
Poppy walked over and began wiping the baby off so Severus and Jocelyn could get a better look.
“In a minute I’m going to have to take her to the hospital wing. And don’t give me that look Severus. This is purely routine. I need to bath her and give her the first set of shots so her immune system will be strong.” Poppy explained.
“Then I’m coming with you. Beside, I’m sure Jocelyn could use some rest.” Severus said.
“All right. Minerva, why don’t you go tell Albus the good news and go with Severus so he doesn’t drive Poppy crazy with all his questions.” Jocelyn said as she handed her baby
to Poppy.
“By the way, what is her name?” Minerva asked.
“Hermione.” Jocelyn answered.
*End Flashback*
“We came back to the room and found your mother dying. I know Lucius killed her because his name was the last thing your mother said before she died. But, since I had no physical proof, I couldn’t got to the ministry. The next morning I came here. To Victor and Helena’s. I told them what had happened and asked them to raise you as their own.” Severus said tearfully.
“Why couldn’t you have kept me?’ Hermione asked as tears filled her eyes.
“I was still spying. Plus, with all the Death Eaters out there I wasn’t going to take a chance on any of them finding out about you. Along with the fact that we knew Voldemort wasn’t really gone.” Severus answered.
Hermione got to her feet and walked over to the window facing the garden. Severus stood up and walked toward her.
“Hermione, I’m sorry for how I have treated you theses past 6 years. It ripped my heart out every time I said something harsh to you. I’m also sorry for how I have treated your friends. I know I haven’t been there for you, but I would like the chance to be the father I should have been. If you will let me.” Severus said.
Hermione turned and faced her father.
“Daddy.” Hermione cried as she threw herself into his arms.
Severus wrapped his arms tightly around his only daughter and rested his head on top of hers. Both were crying openly. As were Victor and Helena as they silently left the living room, giving the reunited father and daughter time alone.
“I swear to you Hermione, I won’t let anything happen to you. I swear on my life.” Severus whispered as she cried into his chest.
T.B.C