Eccedentesiast

Chapter 21

Regulus' pov

Early in the morning I awoke with Violet's hair in my face and Grace's feet in my side. I pushed Violet's hair from my face and laid Grace in between be and Violet. Grace nuzzles her way into Violet's chest, Grace's mouth is slightly open as her light snores, that mimics her mom's, escapes both of their lips. I kiss both of their heads before quickly walking to the dresser and grabbing the camera. I quickly take their picture before walking to the shower, as I finish the shower I hear a light knock at the front door. I change quickly before walking to the door and opening it.

"Black, mind putting a shirt on." Severus sneers before walking in. I turn to the side and face him, he walks into the living room and looks around. "Violet is still asleep with Grace, if that's who you are looking for." I state before throwing a shirt on. "Of course, lazy as always I see." Severus spits while looking around. "Look, Severus. Just because we were somewhat friends during school, doesn't mean I will tolerate you harassing my family." I spoke quite angrily. He nods before, looking back at me. "Can you wake your wife for me?" He mutters softly, I nod and walk back to the room.

As I walked in I noticed Violet sitting up right holding Grace close to her, she is running her fingers through Grace's light brown curly hair. Violet looks up at me and smiles, she places a kiss on Grace's temple while caressing her cheek. "Come on, love. I'll make breakfast." She whispers into Grace's ear. I kiss Violet on the lips gently before kissing Grace's cheek. "Good morning, my beautiful girls." I mutter kissing Violet once more. "Severus is down stairs waiting for you." I mumble before picking Grace up. She groans before getting dressed.

Violet's pov

After I finished getting dressed, I made my way to the kitchen, noticing Severus looking at the picture of Lily, Marlene and I holding Harry. I cleared my throat before making tea, "Tea, Severus?" I ask while putting the kettle on the stove. He nods gratefully before sitting at the table. "Regulus said you needed something." I stated, while getting out the pancake mix. "Yes, I am aware that you are the aid for teachers." He started, I nodded while pouring the ingredients into a bowl. "Well, I need your help on the first day of classes, I will have the twins in the morning and I do not wish to have my classroom explode." He finished, I laughed slightly before mixing the ingredients.

"What time is the class?" I asked before Grace came running down the stairs. "Er- 9 to 10." He muttered as Grace hugged my leg. "Morning, Mom!" Grace cheered as I bent down to kiss her head. "Good morning, love." I greeted before turning to Severus. "I will be there at 8:45." I state before he stands up. "Thank you, have a nice day." He whispers so I barely hear. "You too." I shout back before turning to Grace. "Where is your father?" I asked while placing pancakes on her plate. "He's, can I have the chocolate chip? He's in your room." She finishes as I hand the chocolate chips to her.

"I'll be back, okay love?" I whisper as I kiss her head. I walked into our room and noticed he was sitting on the bed. I stand in front of him and run my fingers through his hair. "What's going on, Reg?" I ask while lifting his chin up with my thumb and index finger. He looks at me with teary eyes, I let out a sigh before straddling his lap. I lay his head in my chest and let him cry, silencing his cries. "Talk to me love." I whisper while peppering his face with kisses. "Grace asked about my mom. I-I couldn't tell her that my mom was a horrible person to you. I couldn't tell her and now that she's gone. Grace won't ever get to meet her, I know she was horrible but I wanted her to know Grace." Regulus cries in my chest.

I comfort him until I hear his cries soften and his eyes have dried. I cup his cheeks in my hand bringing him to look up at me. I kissed his lips softly before pulling away. He pouts at the loss of contact, I peck him once more before sliding off his lap. As we walk into the living room we are met with the front door open and Grace nowhere to be found. I grabbed my shoes and wand before running out of our flat, Regulus followed behind me. After looking for her for ten minutes, it felt like eternity, I saw Dumbledore holding her hand and Hagrid trying to stop him. I walk in front of him, "What are you doing with her?" I ask before pulling Grace into a hug.