My Gift To You

Chapter 24

So just a bit of fun before I go on...
Firstly thank you to all my 900+ readers on this book and 2K+ readers on my first one.
Secondly, who of you have birthdays in march?
Mine is coming up on the 4th and my little angel's 1st birthday is on the 18th.
Let's see how many of you I share it with.
Lastly, where are all of you?! I'd love to know how far my story is being read. Love u all!

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The following day, Hermione was cleared to leave the infirmary. Poppy gave her some antibiotics as well as some vitamins to keep her strength up.

"Now remember, you have to wait six weeks before...er...sexual interaction," Poppy said as Hermione packed the last of her things.

"Thanks Poppy, I won't forget," Hermione said with a smile.

"So, will Severus be here to help you?" Poppy asked as she played with Bree's hand.

Hermione nodded.

"He's on his way. He'll be here soon," she said as the nurse watched her.

"Good. I'm glad," Poppy said with a smile.

Just then, Severus entered, his cloak billowing behind him. His face softened as he saw Hermione.

He embraced her quickly, then traded with Poppy. He held Bree against his chest, humming as she cooed up at him.

Hermione watched as he turned from side to side, his little bundle in his arms.

Bree kept touching his face, then trying to pull his hair.

"No, not the hair," he said with a smile.

Bree just fussed and started playing with his buttons on his teaching robes.

Hermione giggled as she slung her bag over her shoulder. Poppy smiled at her. The man in front of them was so different from the Potions master everyone else knew.

She kissed him on the cheek, then Bree.

"Are you ready?" She asked as Severus took Bree's baby bag.

He nodded and greeted Poppy, then led the way out, Bree still in his arms.

As he led the way, students stopped to gawk at him. As he passed, they stole glances at the baby girl in his arms.

It didn't take much for them to figure out who the father was. The whispers started up behind them as Hermione passed.

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"I've arranged for a house elf to bring our food," Severus said as he put Bree to rest.

"Thank you," Hermione said, truly grateful she wouldn't have to face everyone just yet.

She decided on a bath,which felt heavenly after the past two days. She got in slowly, still sore from the birth.

Severus walked in, smiling at her.

"I've made some tea for when you get out," he said as he leaned against the wall.

"Thank you, I could do with some," Hermione said with a smile.