Typical Paternal Behaviour
It's Just a Technicality, After All?
Chapter 4 of 9
blackaces924What to do when Draco acts like a ninny...
ReviewedChapter 4: Typical Paternal Behaviour
Before Hermione could reply with a resounding ‘no,’ a discreet cough came from the doorway.
They both turned in slow motion – Hermione, in particular, almost jumped apart from Snape with dawning dread and horror.
“Well, that was quite some homecoming welcome,” Luna mused.
Hermione felt herself blushing to the roots of her hair.
Draco, however, gave a strangled moan. Covering his eyes in a dramatic show, he whined, “My eyes! Oh, my innocent eyes!” It was a pity that the rest of the adults in the room did nothing but roll their eyes at him.
As if only realising then that his daughter was still in Hermione’s arms, Draco rushed to snatch his precious daughter from Hermione with his arms flailing in the air like a wild hen and acting like a total ninny. Groaning in despair, he said, “Get a room, you two! For God’s sake, leave the X-rated stuff behind closed doors!”
Snape gave a disdainful sneer. “It was hardly X-rated.”
“Ah, but you were thinking about it, weren’t you?” Draco’s reply was smug, knowing that he had hit the nail on the head.
Cooing to his daughter, he said, “My poor darling, Daddy will get rid of these guests in no time.” Giving Snape and Hermione a mock glare, he said imperiously, “If I had my way, my daughter won’t be seeing anything even remotely close to X-rated. Ever.”
Laughter burst from both Hermione and Snape while Luna whacked Draco none too lightly on the arm, saying, “That’s only if you had your way, dear.”
Her sentiment was echoed by the cheerful gurgles from the bundle in his arms.
After what would be considered as Draco’s version of Professor McGonagall’s indignant sniff, in Hermione’s opinion, Draco said, “Now, what is the matter that requires my assistance, Uncle Sev?”
Snape immediately bristled. “How many times have I told you...”
“Not to call you ‘Uncle Sev’?” Draco finished with a smirk. “Well, we are related – cousins, albeit quite distantly – besides you are my godfather, aren’t you?”
“‘Severus’ will do,” Snape replied.
Draco handed the baby to Luna and walked towards the door, saying, “Well, do come to my study if we are to discuss important matters. I’m sure the ladies will be too preoccupied to notice us…” and just before he disappeared through the now open door, he added with a rather cheeky grin, “Uncle Sev.”
After enjoying a cup of tea with a tray of sandwiches prepared by Twiggy, the paid house-elf, Hermione said with a smile, “Thanks for having me over for tea, Luna. It’s great to see you again. Do come and visit me sometime. Bring the baby too; you can leave Draco here if he couldn’t be bothered to come.”
“Of course! If Draco doesn’t come, I will bring Twiggy, and then we can go clubbing ourselves,” Luna said with much enthusiasm.
Wagging her index finger, Hermione said with a mock serious tone, “Luna Malfoy, you should be ashamed of yourself! A wife and a mother now, and all you are interested in is clubbing?!”
They both proceeded to burst into gales of laughter.
“Anyway, I better go now. It’s getting late, and I plan to visit Professor McGonagall tomorrow at Hogwarts. The ceremony is going to be held here at ten in the morning, yes?”
Luna nodded in affirmation. Placing her hand on Hermione’s arm, she said, “Hermione, Draco and I would like you to be the baby’s godmother.”
Stunned, Hermione could only do nothing but the impression of an open-mouthed goldfish. “A-are you sure? I mean what about…”
“Yes, we are sure.” Luna smiled.
“Well, then I’m honoured,” Hermione accepted. “So, what are you going to call her?”
Luna gave a cheeky grin. “Everyone will know on Friday. Godmother or not.”
“Tease.”
What Luna didn’t offer was the identity of the prospective godfather.
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i would love to read the rest of this story.
Please update this?
Would you find it in your heart to update this story? I would like to know how the story line progress. It has great potential... :o) Please, consider my humble request.
Oh my God, I thought you were done writing and the I saw you update one of your other stories. Please PLEASE update this one as well!! I read it ages ago and I just came upon it again this morning. I absolutly love this story and would be so very pleased if you posted another chapther :))))
I think the rose was from Severus, either to let Hermione know he's thinking about her, or of his feelings. Things definitely would've been different for them, had Severus told her how he felt about her. By the way he looked at her when she wasn't watching, plus him showing up while she was singing, would indicate that their marriage was more than just in name for him. I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
A secret admirer. That's lovely. Hoping it's the one she wants.
Awww... that rose thing is so sweet. It like screams "it's me" but only so she knows.
Update soon, please!
I hope it was him!
Wish is wasn't such a short chapter, but definitely some insight into their pasts. Hope to read an update soon.
Good transitional chapter. Looking forward to seeing more!
I love this so far! What a gem! I eagerly await your next update, m'dear. :)
Thank you for the update, it was nice to get some background information to the story even if it didn't tell us why they got married in the first place. I do love my HG/SS stories, but I do have some mixed feelings of those where Severus toys around with Hermiones feelings. He might have issues, but the way it is important for him to know that he can treat her like she is of no value, being hot and cold at his own pleassure, no woman deserves that and I hate to se a Hermione who allows it. That kind of man is very easily placed in the category of psychopaths by me, and such people will allways hurt the ones they claims to love.
Excellent!I give it a 10!
Thank you for the updates. Story is going great. Hope to see more soon.
It's good to see that we're getting some of the back story. I was always curious how Severus and Hermione ended up married and separated. If he was giving her looks when she wasn't looking, does that mean he had feelings for her that he was trying to hide? If so, then why was he so unfeeling towards her after their anniversary/honeymoon? I'm also curious to know what that smug look was for after the dance. Perhaps because he was able to get Hermione to react to him? He's still acting like he wants her, but not coming out and saying so.
That's a beginning. But you tell us too much or not enough. You make me want to know more about how he fell for her. I'm sorry cause I don't say it enough but your job is wonderful. And I'm very happy each time I see there's an update for your story.
I'm glad to get some background information, but dying to know what's going to happen and what's up with Snape.
Hmm...now we have some background information, but the plot thickens. It seems like the Severus in this story has been hot and cold towards Hermione from the very beginning.
nice story. I'm sorry I'm reading with only half an eye. I just learned my uncle passed away and I'm leaving for the East Coast for the funeral. I promise I will do a better review later.
That seems to be a lovely honeymoon. And that dance : Tango is a rather sensual dance. (I love that movie too). Well we're learning a bit more about the 2 and why they married. Now I'm sure I'm not the one to ask why Snape had to marry her for saving her? Thanks for your writings it's delighting.
I knew this was too good to be true. He had to dance with her. So I'm gonna take a look at the dance.
Ouch, another cliffie! I am assuming the documents are either seperation or divorce papers. Please update soon I just got to know what happens next. Did I mention I love happy endings?
he should know the answer now.....Snape is being such an insufferable tease!