A/N: I don't know if anyone saw my update on my page but here is the reason for my hiatus:

I know it seems that I have disappeared, but I haven't! I've been having family issues and a death in my family made me lose all inspiration. If you are following my other Dron story, Unexpected Miracle I have not abandoned it. My writings have become a little more depressing due to these events. I don't want to update it until I know I won't let my grief affect the story.

Thank you for everyone who reviewed the last chapter…I'll edit the names in later!

Marsetta…I'm back!

Warning: not beta'd

Well…let's see how this goes

"Tea will help you calm down Severus. Sit down and have a cup." Dumbledore suggested, making the Professor glare at him.

"I do not want a cup of tea! I just want Axelle to get here before the end of the millennium!" He snapped returning his hard look to the fireplace in the Headmasters office.

"You know as well as I, that Mr. Weasley will not drop dead this second. I know you care for his wellbeing, but you have to be practical."

The only response Severus gave the Headmaster was a dismissive nod.

He immediately went to Dumbledore to tell him the situation and then sent a message to Healer Axelle. Luckily Ron had not reported any more magical outburst but Snape knew he had to get the boy (…no young adult? boys can't have children) looked at immediately. The Weasley had reported to his office on time, but they've been waiting for Axelle for an hour.

It was officially decided that the Healer was to live at Hogwarts for the duration of Ron's pregnancy. Severus knew that the Healer had to put a few things in order before he arrived, the move being a last minute decision and all, but

As he waited, his thoughts filled with Ronald's strange request.

Although he never gave the boy a verbal answer his mental one shocked him. He had never wanted to be a professor, let alone teach at the one place that he was tortured by Potter and his gang. Though to complete his job as a spy he had to stay next to Dumbledore, and the old fool was the only one to hire him after his trial. Even though he was reluctant, he took is job seriously, even if he exploited his power sometimes. His duty was to teach and keep the students safe.

That's right! He had only made that promise to keep Ron safe, himself as well. If anyone where to find out about his pregnancy, not only would he be in trouble, than Dumbledore and the rest of the staff. With the Dark Lord back and wanting to get into Hogwarts, the last thing anyone needed was for Dumbledore to be fired.

The fire blared up dramatically and Healer Axelle walked out, robes wrinkled and a suitcase in each hand.

"Took you long enough!" Severus snapped.

"Welcome, Dante. Sorry to call you on such short notice" Dumbledore greeted, while reprimanding Severus for his tone at the same time.

The healer was only a few years younger than Severus and (saying this in the nicest way possible) could be described as a possible love-child between Dean Thomas and Sybill Trelawney. His darker skin and handsome features attracted many of his female co-workers, while his bat-Sh*t crazy personality kept many people away from him.

With a smile full of teeth, the Healer replied "No problems, it's all a part of the job!"

Severus turned to the door, indicating for Axelle to follow him. The healer wasted no time, knowing the situation.

"So you said he had a burst of accidental magic and then passed out? When exactly did it occur? Is he conscious? Have you checked on the baby?" Axelle questioned, as Severus led the way.

"You'll have to ask him some of the more personal questions yourself. He had the attack last Saturday-"

"And you're just telling me now! You know that I need to be informed of this type of complication immediately-"

"I'm already aware! If you hadn't interrupted me, I could have informed you that Mr. Weasley had only informed me of his attack yesterday evening" Severus mocked.

"Well," Axelle huffed at Severus attitude. "Why didn't he come to you immediately-"

"Ask him yourself! You ask, as if I'm supposed to know every aspect of the boy's health!" Severus snapped, effectively ending all conversation with the healer.

"Now who's interrupting…" Axelle muttered, causing the Potion's Master to roll his eyes.

They entered Severus's office in silence, startling a nervous-looking Weasley.

"Hello Ron! Heard you've been having a few complications. Pop up on the examination table and tell me about it" The healer stated while transfiguring Severus desk, causing to Potions Master to glare at him in irritation.

Ron laid down to be examined, ignoring the constant flick of Axelle's wand over his body.

"Well, I was in my room a couple of days ago and I was thinking of my parent's reactions to the baby…about Draco's parent's reactions…my friends…the war…blaming myself for getting pregnant in the first place…I felt my magic come out of me and then nothing. I woke up when my best mate, Harry, came in and started to panic from the mess I made. It's nothing serious is it?"

Ron tried to look at the Healer, but from his position all that was gained was a sore neck.

"Does Harry know about your pregnancy?" Axelle asked, still waving his wand over Ron's body.

"No. He doesn't know?" Ron answered, sort of tiffed that the healer was evading his questions.

"Then how did you explain the mess?" Axelle continued.

The healer was concentrating so hard on his work that Ron could not tell if he was even listening.

"Well I told him that I was sick, but that I was taking medication and that he shouldn't worry."

Guilt about the lie settled heavy in Ron's stomach.

"And he actually took your word for it?" The tone Axelle took was something Ron could not describe, but he knew that he didn't like it.

"You can sit up now Ron. Did your other friends believe you?...Good, now try and take slow, deep breaths for me."

Ron's head was scrambling to comprehend the situation. The healer's words made him feel terrible. He honestly didn't get why Axelle was asking him these questions. The healer knew he couldn't tell anyone!

"Well no…I asked Harry to not tell them."

Snape's disbelieving snort which was ignored.

"How does this make you feel, not being able to tell your friends?" Axelle stopped his examination, seemingly satisfied with his work. Putting the wand in his pocket, he grabbed Ron's hands and held them in a comforting grasp. He smiled expectantly at the teen.

Ron's uneasiness went away with the healers touch.

"Well I feel guilty…and stressed…mostly stressed. I know that they are going to be mad about my relationship with Draco and I don't want them to feel as though I betrayed them. Mum and Dad will be mad as well since I didn't tell them I was pregnant the moment I knew. Bloody hell! I don't even like Draco's friends and family, but they can't know either since they're all 'purist'! This is supposed to be one of the happiest times in my life and I can't share it with anyone. I know I can't change the past, but if I could have prevented this I would have. It seems like everything is about the fall apart and I can only stand back and watch it all turn to dust!"

Ron was soon engulfed in Axelle's arms. Sorrow-filled sobs left the teen as a whirlwind of emotions battled within him. Ron hated that he was crying again…he wasn't really into crying. Though he guessed that it was better than losing control unlike the attack he had on Saturday. His chest felt a lot lighter due to the confession and Axelle's warmth seemed to keep him stable. His hug reminded Ron of his Mum. He missed his Mum. Ron vowed that the next time he saw her that he was going to hug her so tightly that it would take all of his brothers to remove him.

Snape turned away from the scene in front of him. He felt as though he was intruding (in his own office, at that!) on something that he wasn't meant to see (or want to?).

Though he did not know what Axelle was planning, Snape felt as though he was witnessing the beginning of a great plan. The feeling of awe was quickly squashed by the Potion Master's ego.

'By the look of things, Weasley seems to be fine, but then what happened in the office? I wish they would hurry! This isn't the time to be emotional!' Snape thought bitterly, but mentally prepared himself to be standing there for longer than he wanted to be.

A/N:

Dante= "to be patient"

Axelle=Peace

I think it's the perfect name for someone who is going to be working with Severus. I've designed him to be his complete opposite, personality wise. I'm having a few characterization issues with Snape at the moment, so if you notice that he is becoming "meaner" then I'm just figuring out how I want him characterized since this story is partly (mostly) –AU. I'm trying to keep a few people in character…yeah its complicated.

This chapter was longer, but I decided to split it in half and add the other part to the next chapter which will include:

The reveal of Ron's strange illness!

Draco and Harry Altercation

More Hermione and Mrs. Malfoy

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