Severus Snape: "__" Would Include...

Being Pregnant with Severus Snape's Baby

● Prenatal Potions. Your health is his top priority. Seeing his intention to make each potion himself, you'd suggest he have a lesson on pregnancy potions. No, Y/N, you deserve only the best. Besides, he doesn't trust his students with such an important task. Those dunderheads are more likely to blow themselves up then get it right.

Letting you take a student-made potion? He'd shudder at the thought, much more likely to dramatically slap it from your hand.

● Foot rubs. Severus is a busy man, but he'll always have time for you. Prop your feet in his lap, and he'll simply levitate his book as he absently massages your feet. It'd be a nightly ritual.

Note: Prepare for bliss. Severus' dexterous hands are perfect for kneading out any tension. They're also very warm.

● Lots of stares from students. Before news of your condition, students preferred to staunchly deny the idea of Snape and you...doing the sex. Maybe your marriage was purely platonic? That lovely delusion would come crashing down in an instant. Wait–you're pregnant? As in, he'd...come? Inside you? Minds will be blown at the visible proof that Professor Snape knows how to get some.

● Spooning with his hand over your belly. He never thought he'd be a father. After all, who would want to carry his children? Apparently, you did. He'll spend hours with his ear atop your stomach, eyes closed as he simply basks in his good fortune. Circe, Y/N, you've given him so much. How could he ever...? Shhh, love. You've given me far more than you know. No other man could make me this happy. Humming, you'd stroke his hair as you both fall asleep.

● Over-over-protectiveness. Severus is already protective, but once you start to show? Papa bear levels of care. Talking to a student? *Narrows his eyes* Was that a sniffle he just saw? Realizing they have a cold, he'll immediately appear–scaring the poor scholar half to death with his glare. How dare they endanger his spouse and child with their diseased self?

A thousand points from Gryffindor! But Sev, they're from Ravenlcaw. He doesn't care. Clearly, Gryffindor stupidity had somehow rubbed off on the unsuspecting student. You'd roll your eyes and place a kiss to his cheek. Your silly man.

● Talking about names. You're all for something regal–befitting the child of Severus Snape. He'd advocate simplicity. The last thing he wants is for your child to face a Snivellus situation.

● Teasing each other. Do you waddle? Yes. Like a duck. But you're his duck, making you the most gorgeous one in existence. And what if the baby gets his nose? Well, at least no one will call the baby's parentage into question. *Playfully taps his nose, making him chuckle*

Death Eater and Spy Aspects...

● He'd get time off. The Dark Lord is many things, including vain. After all, he's boasted his fairness and merciful ways. 'Understanding' Severus' desire to spend extra time with you, You-Know-Who would only call on him when necessary. (Think of it as a reward for his loyal servitude.)

● Gifts. Those extra fluffy slippers he'd given you? Prepare for toasty warm toes. Two words: warming charm. You'd also receive plenty of offerings from families like the Malfoys. After all, Severus is highly esteemed. They'd want to pay tribute.

● Fear from Severus. What if he's like his father? Tobias Snape hadn't started out cruel–what if that trait was buried deep within him, waiting to surface? Even still, how would he tell your child all the things he's done? Couldn't you see that the father of your baby was a monster?

Note: This is heartbreaking, but it's entirely possible Severus has killed children. It would have been an act of mercy to spare them from the Death Eaters, but their faces will always haunt him.