Not So Savage

FenrirxHermione

Rated NC-17

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or its characters from the franchise. That honor belongs to JK Rowling

Not So Savage

Chapter 28

Epilogue

Four Years Later…

"Bard! Don't run!" Hermione called after her son as he ran ahead of her. When the boy ignored her she shook her head and looked down at her daughter, Bard's twin sister Runa and said, "He's just like his father in the same way that they both do not listen."

Runa giggled as she held her mother's hand as they walked towards the little community that the werewolf pack had created just a little over four years ago. They were on their way to visit Ginny who was pregnant with hers and Angus' first child. Ginny had sent her Patronus to her asking her to come and see her for a while, to which Hermione agreed and sent her Patronus back with her reply.

Three years ago Hermione found herself pregnant, much to her shock and Fenrir's obvious delight. She had been rather scared at the prospect of becoming a mother, but when she realized that she was basically already a mother to both Teddy and Annie, she knew that she would be fine with an extra addition. However both she and her husband were surprised to find that when it came time to give birth to their pup, there wasn't one but two. She had been carrying twins, one of each gender. Fenrir had taken them and engraved the scent of his children into him after holding them close and scenting them before declaring their names Bard and Runa Greyback. When Hermione had asked what the names meant, he told her it was to honor his Norwegian roots through his father's side. She remembered how she had smiled and told him that the names were perfect, especially when they had opened their eyes and both of them had inherited their father's blue eyes. They weren't especially bright due to them not having lycanthropy in their veins, but they were Fenrir's blue nonetheless. Fenrir then went on to proudly tell his mate that she could name the next pup that they had, to which she shook her head fondly, not sure if she wanted more any time soon but open to more children.

Before long they saw the two cabins that stood on each side of the path that led to the Greyback home and soon Hermione and Runa walked into the pack community, the community hidden underneath protective charms placed by Hermione herself. Many of them smiled and greeted the Alpha Female and her children, always happy to see their Alpha's mate. Libby walked out of the building that the pack deemed to be the school and smiled as the pups ran out from a day of learning. Bright brown eyes locked onto her own brown ones and Libby smiled before walking over to her friend. Reaching her she said, "Hello Hermione, hello Runa and Bard."

"Hi Aunt Libby," the three year old twins greeted, causing her to chuckle as they each hugged one of her legs.

"Hello Libby," Hermione greeted in return. Looking around she asked, "Where's Zoe?"

"She's with her father. Thomas wanted to spend time with her since he came back from the hunting trip," Libby replied, a fond smile on her face as she talked about her mate and their pup.

Hermione's eyes widened as she asked, "The men back from their hunting trip?"

"Well, I've only seen Thomas and a few others. I haven't seen Alpha, Beta, or Angus yet. Though knowing Rhys, he's probably on his way to his home to see Edith and Archie."

The brunette nodded as Annie ran up to her, hugging her as she said, "Hi mummy Hermione!"

Hermione laughed as she returned Annie's hug. Annie still called her by her name, though she always placed 'mummy' in front of it. It was rather cute the way she did it and Hermione didn't mind at all. After returning her greeting Hermione asked, "Where's Teddy?"

"He's with Duncan and they're headed to Ginny and Angus' house."

"Oh good, we're on our way there as well. Let's get going then."

Libby waved at her friend and told her she'd see her later. Hermione and her children continued on their way to Ginny's house and soon came up on her cabin. Knocking on the door she opened it and said, "Knock-knock."

Ginny looked up from placing a snack in front of Teddy and her adoptive son Duncan—the boy wanting Ginny as his mother as he liked her since she became one with the pack—and smiled at her guests. Beckoning them inside she said, "Good to see you all. I was just getting Duncan and Teddy a snack." Looking at Annie, Runa and Bard she asked, "Would you three like one too?"

"Yes please," they answered in unison as they took a place at the table in the kitchen, Ginny summoning more chairs with her wand. Once the children were set around the table she magically moved their snacks in front of them and left them before walking over to join Hermione on the couch.

Slowly lowering herself with a hand upon her seven month pregnant stomach Ginny said, "I'm glad you came over, Hermione. I wanted to talk to you about something."

Hermione nodded and said, "Sure, Ginny. What is it?"

"Well, it's about the baby. Angus seems to think that we'll have a boy, and I kind of think so too. We were discussing names and he…"

"Yes?"

The redhead hesitated a moment before continuing. "He said that he'd be fine if I we named the baby 'Harry'."

Brown eyes widened in surprise before Hermione said, "Explain."

"Angus is very much aware that I grew up loving Harry and had envisioned a life with him as his wife. Of course that's no longer the case because I love Angus now and want to spend the rest of my life with him—this has nothing to do with the Pull, by the way—but he does know that information."

"Did you tell him this?"

"Of course I did. It was the main reason I was against the idea of us being mates in the beginning. And when I told him that, Angus told me and told me that I didn't have to stop loving Harry nor forget about him. He said that just as long as I look forward with him and truly loved him, than that was all that mattered."

Hermione smiled at hearing the words Angus had told her friend. Though Angus could be just like a big child at times, he was actually very mature and seemed to mature more now that he was with Ginny. The black haired werewolf had tried to brush the idea off when she had brought it up to him, but she had seen his eyes shining with pride. The brunette looked at her friend and noticed the troubled expression on her face. Clearing her throat she said, "But that's not all, is it? There's more."

Ginny nodded saying, "But I think he's pushing for us to call our pup, if it is a boy, 'Harry'. And I think it's because of my mother. She purposely brought up the relationship I once had with Harry and was seeming to imply a bunch of stuff, but mostly that I would never be able to truly love Angus because I still love Harry. She then went on to say that it would be better to name our child 'Harry' or 'Harriet' as a way to honor Harry. Angus is taking her words to heart because I think he's taking it as a way to make me truly happy."

"But Angus already does make you truly happy."

"I know, but I don't know how to tell him that. My mother's words are obviously still rolling around in his head. Merlin, I just wish mum would butt out and accept that Angus is the love of my life and that I have no intention of honoring Harry just because she says so because she can't be happy for me the way things are. I just…I just wish he'd understand that he doesn't have to do anything to make me happy or love him. I already love him so much and always will; nothing has to change and this baby shouldn't have to change anything either."

"Really?" Angus' voice suddenly said from the doorway, startling the two witches on the couch.

Two pairs of brown eyes widened at seeing the man of the house looking at Ginny with wide bright grey eyes. Ginny recovered faster and nodded, softly replying, "Yes, really."

Angus smiled and moved over to her, dropping onto his knees and laying his head in her lap. Letting out a sigh he said, "I'm sorry, Ginny. I didn't know that was making you upset. I guess I was trying to live up to what Mrs. Weasley was expecting of a man for you and just trying to have her approval. I wanted to change a bit per her suggestion because I thought it would make you happier and love me more."

Ginny gently lifted his head and smiled lovingly at Angus before saying, "I don't want you to change. I love you just as you are, and if my mother can't see what a brilliant man you are, than her approval isn't needed. I love you Angus, and nothing will change that."

The werewolf grinned up at his mate and kissed the palm of her hand, causing her to giggle. Hermione smiled at her friends before standing and telling Ginny she'd see her later that evening at the bonfire. Walking towards the door she called her four children, to which they all ran after her and out of Angus and Ginny's home, Duncan calling after them that he'd see them later.

As they headed back to their home Teddy asked, "Mummy, is daddy going to be home when we get there?"

Hermione looked at the little four going on five year old and answered, "Possibly, but you know he may not be there. He is a busy Alpha and has duties to attend to."

"And spending time with my family is one of them," Fenrir suddenly said behind her, wrapping his arms around his wife and pulling her close to him. He chuckled at her startled gasp and kissed her neck, instantly relaxing her before turning to his pups that were all trying to get his attention. Bending down he wrapped his big strong arms around all four of them and hoisted them all up, Teddy and Runa in one arm and Annie and Bard in the other. Smiling at them all he asked, "How have you all been today?"

"Good, daddy Fenrir!" Annie answered happily. "Miss Libby is teaching us ancient werewolf culture that isn't talked about anymore."

Teddy nodded and added, "And Miss Edith is teaching us about Wizarding society and the three blood classes of witches and wizards. But she won't show us anything magic, though."

Hermione smiled and said, "Now Teddy, you know Edith was born a Squib. It's not that she won't, but that she can't."

"But you and daddy can do it! And Mr. Sevvy and Miss Mildred too! Even Miss Libby! And me too!"

"Yes, but it's different for Edith. But that doesn't mean she doesn't know her stuff. And if there is a need for a demonstration, I'm sure Libby will be happy to help."

Fenrir nodded and said, "That's right Teddy, so don't be so eager to see anything just yet. You are still learning, so don't worry too much."

Teddy pouted before sighing and nodding. The Alpha chuckled and put the children back down on the ground before the six of them began walking towards their cabin. Before long they reached it and the children ran to their rooms to play with their toys, leaving Fenrir and Hermione time to themselves before the bonfire. With the addition of two new babies, Fenrir had built an extra part to their cabin, expanding it even more for two more rooms. One room had been the nursery and the other a home office for Hermione who had found work in the Ministry in the Care and Regulation of Magical Creatures Department, an advocate for and specializing in werewolves and working on making them full citizens in Wizard society. Her stand on it and comparing them to how Muggleborns such as herself were basically treated the same in the ways that they were looked down upon because of what they were—whether that was due to blood status or becoming something they had no control over—was what had made people begin to open their eyes from the slandering things against and about werewolves and had begun to get things moving in the Ministry, bringing down harmful laws against werewolves. Fenrir had been afraid people would judge her and would go against her because of the fact that she was married to him, the most notoriously known savage werewolf to grace Wizarding Britain. But when that wasn't the case and people were genuinely following Hermione's cause because they wanted to try and give werewolves fair chances now that they were all free again, he couldn't help but be proud of his brilliant mate.

The nursery though was soon turned into a full bedroom for the twins with proper beds built by their father and they were happy with their room. However Fenrir did suggest adding just a little more in the event they had another pup. Hermione just thought her husband liked seeing her round with his offspring, but she agreed nonetheless under the condition it happened if, and only if, they had more.

Fenrir sat on their couch and lightly pulled Hermione down to sit on his lap. Once she was settled he pressed his face into her neck and breathed her scent in, placing sweet kisses on her neck causing her to giggle. He pulled back a little and bright blue eyes looked at the scars decorating her neck. He had once hated himself for not being able to stop the attack on his mate that caused her to have these scars. He had even taken revenge on the family of the one who had done it, after killing him of course. But even so he hadn't been able to really get over it. Hermione had had to tell him that he needed to forgive himself for him to move past the fact that he hadn't been able to stop werewolf Rabastan Lestrange from nearly killing her. It had been hard for him to do so at first because he had been so close to losing Hermione, but after some time he eventually did. And now in a weird way he loved them, because to him they showed his wife's strength and even though the way she had gotten them was horrible, the event brought them closer to one another. The scars were still sensitive to a degree, but he loved nipping at them because the feeling aroused his wife very much.

Looking up into her brown eyes he smiled and said softly, "I love you."

"I love you, too," Hermione replied, leaning forward to kiss him on his lips.

The Alpha smiled and kissed the brunette once more before leaning back to stretch across the couch, pulling Hermione with him. He shifted a bit until he was comfortable and Hermione was comfortable on top of him before wrapping his arms around her and holding her close. Hermione sighed contentedly as she rested her head on her husband's muscular chest, closing her eyes and soon succumbing to sleep. Fenrir tightened his hold on his wife a bit before he too closed his eyes for a quick nap.

The bonfire was in full swing and the pack was all having a good time together. They were eating some fresh game, cooked, uncooked, and even rare (which Hermione had taken a liking to after her attack four years prior). Some werewolves were talking to each other while others were playing instruments, adding lively music to the get-together. Many couples were dancing as well as the pups, among them Fenrir taking both Annie and Runa for turns around the large fire.

Hermione smiled at the sight before she looked over to where Severus and Mildred were talking with Rhys and Edith. And in Severus' arms was a little girl, his and Mildred's two year old daughter named Eileen Snape, after his mother. It had almost been to unbelievable when it was found out that Severus and Mildred were expecting, mostly because it was hard to imagine Severus with any children of his own. But seeing him interact with Eileen and the fond, fatherly smile he would bestow upon her little face was so heartwarming. He was a great father and Mildred a great mother; they were great as a couple. It wasn't known if they had actually told each other they loved each other, even after four years of being mates, but that was probably because they liked keeping their personal lives private, something that didn't exist if one lived among the pack. But both Hermione and Ginny agreed that Severus most likely really did love Mildred, if the way his black eyes lightly shined when he looked at her was any indication.

Edith looked over and smiled before excusing herself and walking over to her. Giving her a hug she asked, "How have you been, Hermione?"

"I've been well, Edith," Hermione replied before pulling away. "How has Archie been?"

"He's been fine, having fun with Teddy whenever he's around him."

The brunette smiled, knowing it was true. Archie and Teddy were the best of friends and loved playing together. And every full moon Archie would stay with her while his parents were prowling around, sleeping in Teddy's room with him. Looking at Edith she took notice of the smile on Edith's face as she looked out at the pups playing together, Archie and Teddy playing among them. However she did quirk an eyebrow when she noticed Edith had a sort of glow about her, a glow she recognized rather well.

"Edith," Hermione said, getting the red haired she wolf's attention.

"Yes?" Edith asked.

Lowering her voice Hermione asked, "Are you…expecting again?"

The redhead grinned brightly, her amber eyes shining as she nodded. Hermione's eyes widened before she hugged her friend happily, causing Edith to laugh. Pulling away she told her, "I only realized this morning and took a Muggle pregnancy test just to make sure. I haven't told Rhys yet, but I'm going to soon so don't worry."

"That's great! I'm so happy for you."

"Thank you, Hermione," Edith hugged the brunette again before pulling away. "I think Alpha wants you now."

Hermione nodded and told her she'd speak to her later before turning and walking over to her husband who had finished dancing with Annie and Runa and was now seated on a crate with a bottle of moonshine in his hand. Just as he was about to take a swig of it, she plucked it out of his hand and pressed her lips to his, the action causing him to playfully growl into the kiss and nip at her lower lip. Pack members around the wolf whistled and howled at them, causing them to pull away chuckle as they pulled away. Settling on Fenrir's lap Hermione handed him his moonshine back and said, "Edith said you wanted me."

Fenrir leered at his wife and replied, "I always want you, in more ways than one."

"Fenrir!" Hermione's face turned bright red, causing him to laugh. Even after all these years he still made her blush.

Calming down he said, "But I did want to say something to you, though." Seeing he had her attention he continued. "I just wanted to thank you for bringing light into my life and changing my heart for the better. Thank you for opening my eyes to many possibilities and bringing a thriving community upon the pack; they really enjoy it. Thank you for helping witches and wizards to be able understand my kind, despite the fact that I still have my reservations about it. Thank you for giving me pups of my own, something I think subconsciously I've always wanted, but didn't realize it until we became mates. And above all, thank you for giving me a chance and loving me. I know it probably was difficult in the beginning because of my reputation and how savage I can be, but still. I never realized I could love someone until I met you, and I don't think I'd ever love anyone as much as I love you."

Tears welled up in Hermione's eyes at Fenrir's words. Fenrir had sentimental, or what Libby called 'sappy', moments from time to time and he always touched her heart each and every time. Smiling she replied, "I love you too, Fenrir. I love you so much. And loving you became easy once I got to know you for who you really are. And you're savage, not really. Fenrir, I can't see myself spending the rest of my life with anyone but you. I don't want anyone but you." She then smiled and put her lips next to his ear to whisper in it. "Besides, you still have to give me a mating mark at some point."

Bright blue eyes widened and Fenrir jerked away quickly to stare his mate in her face. Was…was Hermione saying what he thought she was saying? Voicing this he asked, "You mean…you mean you're considering?"

"I've thought about it and I don't mind. I want to be a proper mate to you and a proper Alpha Female."

"You already are."

"Yes, but I'm not afraid to go all the way. But only when Teddy, Bard, and Runa are old enough."

Fenrir grinned at his mate and devoured her mouth in a heated kiss, his hand fisting her curly brown hair. Hermione moaned into the kiss and wrapped her arms around his neck, her fingers playing with his dark brown hair streaked with grey. When they finally broke apart he said slightly breathless, "I love you so much, mate."

Hermione giggled and was about to return the sentiment when two little bodies slammed into her side, catching her by surprise and nearly knocking her off of Fenrir's lap. Looking down she saw Bard and Runa looking up at her with their blue eyes. Bard frowned slightly and said, "Mummy, stop kissing daddy."

Runa looked at Fenrir and said, "And daddy, stop kissing mummy."

Fenrir and Hermione laughed as they each grabbed one of their twins and held them for a while before Fenrir let out a bark catching the pack's attention. After announcing it was time for the pups to hear some werewolf pack legends—something that they absolutely loved—the pups and a few pack members gathered around them to listen to Fenrir to tell the tales. Hermione moved from her husband's lap and as Runa and Bard joined the rest of the pups, Teddy, Annie, and Duncan all sitting next to each other among them.

Hermione moved away from the group to stand next to Libby, Edith, and Ginny as she smiled and listened to her mate entertain the pups of the pack. She never expected her life to take the turn that it did, especially when Voldemort gave her to Fenrir in the beginning. But she knew one thing, and that was she wouldn't change anything about it. She loved the life she was living now. She loved the pack, her friends, her children, and she loved the notorious werewolf that she called her husband. Fenrir Greyback was supposed to be the most vicious and savage creature known to Wizarding kind, incapable of love and caring for anyone other than himself. But to Hermione, he was anything but those things. He was understanding, he was loyal, he was intelligent, and he was absolutely loving and showed that he was to her and their four children every day. And him being savage? Not so much. Hermione loved Fenrir just the way he was and looked forward to more years with him. To her, their future had never been brighter.

Author's Note: This is the end of Not So Savage, my first ever Fenrir and Hermione multi-chapter story. I'm so sad that it's over, but I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. It's been so much fun writing this story and exploring this unconventional couple. Thank you to all that have read, reviewed, favorite, and followed this story since the beginning and those that did so afterwards. You guys are awesome, truly awesome! With much love, SehunsBae37.