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Title: Rumors, Part III
Challenge: Staffroom gossip
Word Count: 100


"There is one last item I must address." Minerva glared at her staff over her half-glasses. "These absurd rumors - "

"Headmistress?" The Transfiguration Professor raised her hand. "I think I can settle this." Her smile was luminous.

"My husband and I have been trying to conceive a child for months. Professor Snape has been working with Madam Pomfrey to help us, and thanks to him, we've having a baby in the spring!"

There was a babble of congratulations. Remus shook his head.

"So that was it. You could have told me, you know."

"It wasn't my secret," said Severus.

Challenge 89: Pets

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This week's challenge is pets.