Deux
Chapter 2 of 5
peppermintSeverus breaks the news to his paramours.
Reviewed“Oi, Snape! We got your letter!” George’s voice rang out through the Floo in Severus’ sitting room. “What’s so ruddy important that we’ve got to come right away? Fred’s in the middle of an experiment with…” He trailed off. “Severus? You all right, mate?”
The wizard in question was curled up on the sofa in front of the hearth, a tatty blanket draped over his long, thin form. He looked like death warmed over.
“I am most assuredly not ‘all right,’ Mr. Weasley,” he managed to mutter.
“Buck up, mate. We’ll be over in a jiffy,” George promised.
Before long, Fred and George were situated in the armchairs flanking the sofa and had succeeded in getting Severus to sit up and sip some weak tea. They were waiting with what Severus considered unusual reserves of patience.
“I’m sure you recall the evening we shared about two months ago,” Severus began, “in which we all consumed a ridiculous amount of alcohol.”
Fred and George shared an indecipherable look and nodded.
“Well, I’ve been feeling ill, and yesterday I went to see Poppy. She informed me that I am not in the least bit ill – ”
“I think she was bang out of order, mate. You look horrible!” Fred exclaimed.
“Yes, thank you for your vote of confidence in my mediwitch, Mr. Weasley,” Snape responded dryly. “What I was attempting to say is that while I am not ill, I am… with child.”
There are all sorts of clichés about pins dropping, hearing the blood rush through your own body, and any other strange phenomena that may occur when one hears shocking news. Fred and George did what any sensible wizards would do when presented with such a dilemma – they fainted.
“Oh, bloody lovely. Couple of gallant swains these two turn out to be,” Severus grumbled, heading off in search of smelling salts to revive his guests. “I tell them I’m up the duff, and they both faint like we’re in a ruddy three-volume novel. Shall I change my robes to a high-waisted gown and buy a poke bonnet and parasol?” he muttered, rifling through his cupboard for something suitable.
“Don’t think you quite have the figure to pull off the gown, Severus,” a soft voice said from the doorway to the bathroom.
Severus jumped, his hand pressed over his wildly beating heart.
“Quite the accomplishment, sneaking up on the spy, George.”
George stepped further into the room, taking Severus’ hand in both of his. “Look, I know that night was unplanned and probably really stupid. I can only speak for myself, but if you’re going to keep the baby, I want to be involved – as much or as little as you want. We don’t even have to find out if the baby is mine or Fred’s.”
Severus sighed, leaning against the wall. “And what does Fred think about it?” he asked.
“Fred thinks you’re a fantastic shag, but George here is the one who carries the torch for you,” Fred quipped from the doorway. “I’m going to go now. I’ll see myself out. See you at Sunday lunch, yeah?”
Severus, dumbstruck, could only bring himself to nod. Fred reached over and gave George’s shoulder a squeeze before he left.
“Let’s go back to the sitting room. It’d be ungentlemanly of me to put any undue stress on you in your delicate condition,” George said with a grin.
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Latest 25 Reviews for Gingersnapes
86 Reviews | 6.86/10 Average
Thank you, for a lovely end , to a lovely story. 
AWWW, that is so sweet, I don't know why, it's sweet, but it is.
OMFG *Oh My Fred And George* What will Molly say?
Poor George, don't worry, it will be over soon. Then the real fun starts, baby time.
There is no such thing,as an awkward moment for Luna, she just rises above the uproar,and finds the bright spot, wherever it is .
One point - what about breast-feeding? The babies do have the instinct to seek out a nipple, after all.
Response from peppermint (Author of Gingersnapes)
Mpreg is squicky enough for most people - I wanted to leave the technical details out of it.
Response from nata (Reviewer)
Fair enough. It is squicky for sure, but I personally considered it a high point in this story. It would not have worked at all if it took itself seriously.
One can count on Luna with some things, is it not so? A great Luna line for sure.
Response from peppermint (Author of Gingersnapes)
Luna is an excellent "straight man" :D
*bends over with laughter*This is fantastic! Crack-fic of the year!
Response from peppermint (Author of Gingersnapes)
Thanks.
Bwah ha ha ha ha! But ew, a Weasley! But bwah ha ha ha ha!
This is charming and hilarious and made even better with a delicious box of my own Gingersnapes sent from the lovely PJPants.
Thanks for the smile, Voxangelus. :)
Aww, Severus cried. Giggle. Perfect ending, dear. This was a very lovely tale. Thank you (and PJ) for this wee bit of con_envy fun.
~Hugs~
Stef
LOL, ahh, I see the pregnancy hormones are doing their work on Severus. One moment he hates the name and the next it is fine. Sigh, I remember those days, lol.
Lovely.
Ha ha ha! Leave it to Luna to point out the obvious. This is a very cute and funny fic, Voxy! Even though the pairing isn't quite my cuppa, I am enjoying it very much.
LOL, I love this sentence: “Yes, thank you for your vote of confidence in my mediwitch, Mr. Weasley,” Snape responded dryly. “What I was attempting to say is that while I am not ill, I am… with child.” I can just hear Severus' voice saying that.
They fainted? How typical. Awesome job.
~!Stef
Tee hee, poor Sev. Bugger indeed. Somehow I might think that would be the last time he let the twins get him drunk. =o)
I was wondering if my package would direct me here. *snerk*
Aww, what a perfect ending! Loved that they were girls and of course they had to be twins! Great story - I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Response from peppermint (Author of Gingersnapes)
Thanks so much :)
Hmm ... this feels eerily familiar. You weren't by chance present during my pregnancy, were you? :-)
Response from peppermint (Author of Gingersnapes)
Er, no. But I was present during both of mine... and a very similar call may have been made by my hubby (who, coincidentialy, is also one of seven) to his own father. :D
Bwahaha!!! You fit a lot of funny points in very few words. I adored Molly's reaction when she first saw Severus. And I could just picture the chaos from the food fight - LOVED the line, "Fred, who could never pass up an opportunity for a good food fight ..."LOL funny!Oh, and Snape's reaction ... taking points from Gryffindor! Hahaha! Oh! And Luna just knowing and announcing it to the room. Too perfect!!
Response from peppermint (Author of Gingersnapes)
I had a darn good time writing that food fight :)
Oh, this dialogue is just too delightful!! Loving this .. and I never read slash (and I thought MPreg was some sort of motion-picture association rating which Robbi had to explain to me). Tee hee ...Hats off to you, Vox!
Response from peppermint (Author of Gingersnapes)
Thanks for giving it a shot :) And ROFL about the Mpreg!
This is hysterical. I love Poppy's response when he says, "Bugger." Great dialogue exchange, and I adore his inner monologue! PJ was right to pimp this - it brought a much-needed smile to my face!
Response from peppermint (Author of Gingersnapes)
Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying it :)
That was soooo sweet! *sniff*
Good job!
Response from peppermint (Author of Gingersnapes)
Thank you so much :)
LOL I too got a package in the mail this morning with instructions to come here first and read the first chapter. This is too funny... I LOVE IT!
Response from peppermint (Author of Gingersnapes)
Aw, thanks. :) PJ just snuck up and pimped me with cookies :D
Anonymous
Awwwww! There's just nothing else to say, is there? But just... AWWWWWW! And I love those names.
Two girls. *snickers* Serves them right for having unprotected sex during a drunken slashy orgy. Mm. Wow. That sounds good.
"Outside of their comfort zones"? Who would find this adorable tale outside their comfort zone? Anyone who doesn't like a bit of fluffy humor, I suppose. Well done, you!
Author's Response: I got a lot of comments about "I don't usually read slash but...." or "Mpreg is icky but...." LOL. Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Anonymous
A middle name, okay. But I think it will be a girl! *crosses fingers* Cuz that would just be too adorable.
Author's Response: Hee :D
Anonymous
He should've taken a thousand, LOL.
Author's Response: For dealing with that fracas? Most likely!
Anonymous
BWAHAHAHAHA! Yes, please do put on a high-waisted gown and parasol and bonnet, Sev. Please do.
Author's Response: I think he'd look quite good - those heroines were always thin and flat-chested.