Drabble: Back to Basics

[alisanne]

Title: Back to Basics
Author: alisanne
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter, Hermione Granger.
Word Count: 100 x 2
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for snarry100/snarry100/snarry100's prompt #373: If Only.
Warning(s): Suggestion of possible Mpreg.
A/N: This is part nineteen of my Snarry Making a Home Series. The other parts are: Beginning Anew, Irresistible, What If?, Respect, Confession Time, No Regrets, Months in the Planning, Confidence, Winning Play, Country Life, Luncheon Liberties, Pursuing Happiness, Life's Complications, Modern Love, An Open and Shut Case,
Open to Possibilities, A Proper Atmosphere and Turning Point.
Beta: emynn
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.


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Back to Basics

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“You can’t save everyone, Harry.” Hermione’s expression was sympathetic.

“I know.” Harry sighed. “It just feels as if I should be able to do more, you know? And you should’ve seen those children at the orphanage--”

Hermione nodded. “Ron and I discussed adopting early in our marriage, but then Rosie came, and she’s such a handful that we gave up that idea.”

“I understand.” Harry bit his bottom lip. “But I have to face the fact that I may never get pregnant. If only I knew the future--”

“Don’t give up.” Hermione said. “Keep trying.”

Harry nodded. “That’s the plan.”

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“What’s this?” asked Harry when Severus handed him a phial later that night.

“A new formula,” Severus said. “I thought we could test it out tonight.”

Harry smiled. “Sounds good.” When he downed it, however, he shuddered. “If only it tasted good.”

“So brave,” murmured Severus, pulling him towards their bedroom. “I know just how to reward you for your courage.”

“Yeah?” Harry grinned, awful potion already forgotten.

“Indeed,” purred Severus. “Now, shall we...begin?”

“Are we doing a Molly manoeuvre tonight?” Harry asked as they undressed.

“No.” Severus pulled him close. “Let’s go back to basics.”

Harry smiled. “Brilliant.”

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Comments

[myk_myk]

Oh, dear, please don't be so cruel, they're trying so much, and now this new formula. I think that 20th part will be very good to announce pregnancy x)

[alisanne]

They are trying hard, bless them. Sometimes life is cruel, though. *pets them* Still, I suspect all their efforts will pay off. Eventually. :)
Thanks, hon!

[fallconsmate]

*crosses my fingers for our boys*

because goddamn it, they deserve their happiness, and NOW! ....so harry can have the EARLY part of the pregnancy in the summer, and not the later part.

(the beastlings were born in late june and late september. just...hot.)

[alisanne]

*g* Good idea! They need all the luck they can get, bless them. :)
And they DO deserve their happiness, you're right. *pets them*
LOL! You're clearly an expert in summer pregnancies. ;)
Thanks, sweetie!

[sighing_selkie]

I'm sure Severus knows the *best* rewards :)

[alisanne]

Mmm, indeed he does. *g*
Thanks, hon!