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Chapter 4 of 5
peppermintA spat over baby names
Reviewed“Sebastian is a horrible name. Too close to 'bastard.' I won't have it!” Severus snapped.
George sighed the sigh of the long-suffering, rubbing at his temples with tired fingers. “Remember what Poppy said about your blood pressure, Severus.”
“It's bad enough that I had to quit teaching because I kept knocking over cauldrons with my stomach, but having to stay in bed because of high blood pressure and listen to your ridiculous name suggestions is too much. Besides, you don't know that it'll be a boy.” He sniffed, rubbing absently at his distended abdomen.
“Yes, I do. I'm a Weasley. There haven't been any firstborn Weasley girls for centuries,” George pointed out, sitting at the end of the bed.
“If you're wrong, I think her name should be Branwyn. Branwyn Sophia Snape-Weasley,” mused Severus. “Yes, that has quite a nice sound to it.”
At this point, George was pretty sure he was just supposed to agree to keep Severus from fretting over it any longer. At least, that's what he'd seen his brothers and brother-in-law do to keep their pregnant partners from flying into a hormonal rage and attacking. He was pretty sure that Severus didn't know Ginny's bat-bogey hex or that flick of the wrist that produced Hermione's evil canaries, but he wasn't taking any chances.
“It's a very nice name. For a girl. If you don't like Sebastian for a boy, how about – OW!!” he shrieked as Severus zapped him with a Stinging Hex, “What was that for?!”
Severus merely glared, turned the other way, and snuggled down in the covers, feigning sleep.
George sighed and went out to the sitting room, closing the door behind him. He flopped down on the rug in front of the Floo and tossed some powder into the fire.
“The Burrow!” he called, closing his eyes against the whirling sensation. “Hello?”
Arthur was sitting at the kitchen table in his dressing gown, a cup of tea in front of him. “Oh, hello, son. Everything all right at Hogwarts tonight?”
“Dad... how in the world did you put up with mum through six pregnancies? Everything I say to Severus is wrong, somehow. He just hexed me for telling him that there's no way the baby will be a girl!” George rattled off, without preamble.
Arthur chuckled, shaking his head from side to side. “I don't know if I can help you there, George. Your mum had her moody moments, but Severus is moody all the time. Just do your best not to take it personally.”
“Easier said than done,” grumbled George. “Thanks, Dad. Goodnight.” He pulled back out of the Floo and went back in the bedroom. He put his pajamas on and climbed into bed beside Severus.
“George?” Severus sleepily mumbled.
“Yes, Severus?”
“Sebastian... s'okay as a middle name.”
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A/N: Thanks to everybody who's been reading this little fic - especially those who are reading outside their 'ship!
Original Prompt: Severus is pregnant with the baby of a Weasley twin. How does he cope?
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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.