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'O' is for 'Outstanding'

By Alison Venugoban

She was a war veteran, a hero instrumental in the defeat of Voldemort, and an extremely capable Unspeakable. She was also newly married and every nerve in her body was currently thrumming with sated pleasure.

Now Hermione gazed down with a smirk that could rival any of her husband's formerly-fearsome expressions. "Well," she murmured teasingly, watching him as he caught his breath and the focus came back into his eyes, "I think that one rates at least an 'E', don't you?"

She gave a little shriek of delighted laughter as he rolled her over so that she was pinned beneath his body.

"Only an 'E'?" Severus hissed in her ear, joining in the spirit of the game. "Oh no, that one is definitely worth an 'O'!"

Hermione attempted a show of surprise. "Unbelievable! You're giving me an 'Outstanding'?"

Severus's eyes were amused. "Who said anything about you, little witch? I was referring to my performance!"

The End