Story Notes:

This was originally a one shot. I want to see how far it can go.

All things Harry Potter belong to JK Rowling. The storyline is mine.

Be warned: Rated M due to language and romantic interludes.

*Innuendo

Previously on Almost The Truth: Chapter 1

Draco had laid back down on the bed with his arms across his eyes. Draco thought he knew what had precipitated his nightmare. It was the owl. Hermione had received an owl that afternoon from Severus. Severus had asked Hermione to owl him back if she had any interest in pairing up with him for a potions trial on a recently discovered potion. Draco removed his arms from across his eyes. He had muttered, "Keep dreaming godfather. My wife won't ever see that owl message."

Hermione returned from the loo. She had climbed back into bed to find an amorous husband with a fully formed erection. Draco grinned as he nuzzled his wife. He said again, "I love you witch."

Hermione wrapped her arms around her husband's neck and replied, "And I love you. You git. Letting a dream get you all upset. How silly."

Draco needed to reassure himself. He wanted sex with his wife. He placed himself at the door to Hermione's slit. He had covered her mouth with his.

Draco had mumbled, "Keep dreaming Severus. Godfather or not. This witch will never require your attentions. She is mine. This is your truth. There won't be any potions collaboration between the two of you."

Hermione listened to her husband ramble. She thought, "That must have been some wicked dream." She let the thought melt away as she made herself ready for the only wizard she could ever love.

Draco had pushed himself into his wife. Hermione had moaned his name. She was moaning for her husband. It sounded nothing like the name Severus…and never would.

Make of this what you will.

Almost The Truth: Chapter 2

Severus was surprised that he hadn't heard anything back from Hermione Malfoy. If Hermione was anything, she was thoughtful and respectful. Even if she wasn't interested in collaborating with him, she would have sent her refusal in writing. She wouldn't just ignore an important owl such as the one he had sent. Severus decided to try one more time. He wrote out another message and called his owl. The message was soon on it's way.

Severus needed to be paired with Hermione. She was just about the only potions graduate who could keep up with him. Hermione was just below a potions master. There was another potions graduate named Cecil Woods whom Severus thought would be an applicable partner but Woods had recently relocated to the States and was therefore unavailable.

Severus needed Hermione.

It wasn't as though Severus wanted the monetary prize which would go to the team who could separate and complete the potion. He just liked keeping his skills sharp. No one helped keep his skills sharper than Miss Granger. He rephrased, I meant, Mrs. Malfoy.

Over the last several years he and Hermione had won several prizes for excellence in potions brewing. Hermione had even discovered a brain remedy potion which had almost single handedly turned the research world on its ear. Hermione was in demand. Every researcher worth his weight wanted to work with her. However, Hermione partnered almost exclusively with him Severus Snape.

Draco wasn't all that thrilled with their partnership. Nor was Draco thrilled that Severus and Hermione worked so closely together. Draco hadn't come out and said anything but Severus had caught his godson looking at him in a peculiar manner. Several times.

Severus bristled a bit. "As if I would try anything with my goddaughter by marriage. I have all the witches I need. It is unconceivable I would be inappropriate with Hermione."

Severus sighed. He was rambling and blustering. The truth was he would love to be the wizard climbing on top of Hermione at night. Severus wanted to be the one looking into her face as he made her cum. He would love to be the one to run his fingers and tongue across those lovely breasts and to bring her to climax with his tongue.

Severus jumped up from his chair and headed for his bathroom. He had thought himself into one of his Hermione induced erections. He needed to release his tensions. In the shower Severus had stroked himself and murmured Hermione's name. The more rapidly he stroked himself the louder he groaned Hermione's name. When he finally felt the power of ejaculation he had shouted, oh my gods Miss Granger. As with any time he went through this routine, Severus was embarrassed with himself. He had jerked off yet again to visions of being with his godson's wife. It was something he lived with every day but would never act upon. Hermione Malfoy was off limits.

All that aside, Severus was impatient to hear back from Hermione. The potions committee needed his answer tomorrow by 5:00. If Hermione hadn't replied to him by 3:30 today he would make it his business to visit the Malfoys at their flat. Manners aside.

At the home of Hermione and Draco Mafoy, Draco watched as an owl landed on their window sill. Draco tried to shoo the owl away. The owl remained on the sill. Hermione was in the bedroom so she had no idea what was going on.

Draco got up to receive the owl. When Draco pulled the message he grunted, "What the fuck? My godfather just doesn't give up." Just as Draco started to vanish the message to never, never land, Hermione had walked into the room. Hermione noticed the owl on the sill and asked, "Why is that owl waiting on the sill? Was the owl for me?"

Draco replied, "It's an owl from my godfather." Hermione reiterated, "Draco. Is the owl for me?"

Draco handed the message to Hermione without saying anything. Hermione read the message and inquired of her husband, "What does he mean about the other owl? What other owl? I haven't received anything from Severus."

Draco sighed. He was in it now. He would have to explain how he had destroyed the first message. He hoped it wouldn't come down to him explaining that he had visions of her and his godfather having an affair. That would not be good. Draco not only had visions he had had a bear of a nightmare where Hermione had accepted his godfather's attentions. Hermione knew about the nightmare. She did not know about the earlier owl.

Hermione was standing there waiting for an answer. She wrapped her arms around her husband and asked, "Is my git of a husband still thinking his godfather is interested in his wife?"

Draco smirked, "Of course I am. This husband thinks any wizard who has to work side by side with his beautiful wife would want some attention."

Hermione laughed out loud." Go take a shower and get dressed. We're going over to Malfoy Manor to see what Severus wants.

Draco got up out of the chair but he did it under duress. He didn't want to visit Malfoy Manor and he didn't want his witch collaborating with his godfather. Draco knew it was silly but the nightmare had him spooked. Unfortunately for him there wasn't any way he could get out of this. If he didn't accompany Hermione to Malfoy Manor, Draco knew she would go by herself and that wasn't an option.

Draco was dressed and ready by 3:00. Hermione grinned at the frown on his face. She grabbed Draco about the waist and retorted, "Even if you don't trust your godfather to do the right thing, trust me."

Even though they were alone Hermione lowered her voice. "As good as we are together in bed, I can't believe you would even entertain the idea I would want anyone else. You are not only my husband but my sex god as well. There isn't another wizard walking who can do for me what you do for me. Now get your git arse up so we can go."

Draco grabbed his wife from behind and nuzzled her neck. "And that's the way it better stay or this sex god will hurt somebody." Hermione laughed and replied, "I'll meet you at Malfoy Manor. The she headed for the floo. Draco was three seconds behind his wife. They both landed in the main floo area of Malfoy Manor seconds apart.

Lucius heard the floo and met his son and daughter-in-law as they came into the main living area. Lucius hugged Hermione and shook hands with Draco. He asked, "What brings you too here?

Lucius had originally opposed the marriage of his son and the snot Hermione Granger. He had worked in the background to make sure it wouldn't happen. Lucius had changed his entire demeanor the day Draco had pulled his wand on him. That was the day Lucius knew Draco was serious about Hermione. Lucius had adjusted his beliefs and everything had been fine from there on out.

Hermione had turned out to be the daughter-in-law of Lucius' dreams. No matter what had previously transpired between his family and her, she had taken care of Lucius as though he was her father. Lucius loved that. He loved having a witch spoil him. Therefore, he had grown to love Hermione.

Draco responded, "Nice to see you too father. Hermione is here to see Severus. Is that a problem?"

Lucius snapped, "I'm still your father. I do not appreciate being spoken to in that tone."

Draco took a deep breath. "You're right father. I'm a little out of sorts. I should not be taking my mood out on you. My apologies."

Lucius said, "No problem Draco. And how is my lovely daughter-in-law today? I hope you aren't out of sorts as well."

Hermione grinned as she drew Lucius into a hug. "It always puts me in a good mood when I get to see you Lucius. How are you?"

Hermione and Lucius chatted back and forth while Draco went into the study to get a drink. He sat on a couch and growled to himself how he'd rather be spending Sunday at home with his dick inside his witch.

Draco got up off the couch and wandered back into the hall when he heard his godfather's voice. Draco knew his godfather didn't have any designs on Hermione but he couldn't shake that bloody nightmare.

Draco walked over to shake the hand of his godfather. Severus clapped him on the back and asked, "I would like for your wife to collaborate with me on a potions trial. She and I together will be brilliant." Draco smiled, "That sounds wonderful. What did Hermione say?" Severus turned to glance at Hermione who was still chatting with Lucius and replied, "I don't know. Somehow the owl I sent asking for her participation got lost. I will speak with her as soon as she is through charming Lucius."

Draco looked over at his wife. Severus was right. She was charming his father better than even Narcissa could have. Hermione kissed Lucius on the cheek and made her way towards Severus and her husband. She held out her hand to Severus who waited until he was in close proximity to Hermione and kissed her cheek. Hermione grinned. "Ah the lips of Severus Snape can be so sweet when he needs a potions partner."

Draco frowned. He didn't want his wife speaking to his godfather in that manner. It gave a wizard ideas.

Severus laughed out loud. "You are quite the coquette Hermione. Especially when you know I need a potions partner." Hermione smiled and asked. "What is this trial about Severus? I'd like to see the parchments."

Severus replied, "I have the parchments in my lab Hermione. Please come through so I may show them to you?"

Hermione walked over to Draco and asked him to come with her to the labs." Draco remarked that he wanted to speak with his father and would be down shortly. Hermione nodded and kissed her husband before she fell into step beside Severus.

Severus was happy Hermione had agreed to look over the parchment relating to the potion trials. Severus knew Hermione would be as intrigued as he himself had been. Hermione was as much a potions hound as himself. There wasn't much Hermione let get past her concerning new potion discoveries and new potion trials. Severus didn't have any qualms that Hermione would want to work with him.

While all these thoughts ran through Severus' mind, his nose had picked up a smell. Hermione was wearing her lavender/lilac scent. Severus breathed deeply. When they reached his labs he had to excuse himself. Severus had lost a little of his control when he caught Hermione's scent. He had to prepare himself to work next to his godson's wife.

Once inside the bathroom Severus had put up locking and silencing charms. He had removed all his clothing and sat on the side of the tub. Severus spread his legs and proceeded to stroke his dick. He first used a slow rhythm but as his desire increased he had increased his motion. He spread his legs wider and visualized Hermione on her knees servicing his dick. As Severus got closer and closer to release, the tighter he gripped his dick. He cried, "Make me come Hermione. Please make me cum." As his liquids spurted out Severus buckled. He fell to his knees beside the bathtub. He had lain there for five minutes before he had the strength to get up and turn on the shower.

Severus entered the lab with a smile on his face.

Draco had already made it to the lab. He looked at his godfather. Draco was younger than Severus but he was by no means stupid. Severus had been in the bathroom for so long due to something other than bodily function. Of this Draco was sure. Draco knew the signs. He himself had to use different methods to control his dick before Hermione consented to date him.

Severus looked at his godson and quipped, "Are you here to enhance your potion skills? Hermione and I could use a good assistant." Hermione laughed, "Draco doesn't want to be an assistant. He didn't want anything to do with this project."

Severus raised an eyebrow and drawled, "Really?"

Draco laughed. "You and Hermione are the potion hounds. I will be satisfied to stand by to help collect the prizes." All three of them laughed.

Hermione and Severus went over the potions trial requirements. They could meet all the criteria. Hermione and Severus shook hands. They had agreed to enter the potion trial as a team.

Draco smiled and wished them both success.

Severus filled out the entry form and called an owl to deliver the entry to the potions board. With that done it had been time to relax a bit. Draco, Hermione and Severus had gone back down to the main study for some drinks.

Draco felt as though he was being a git but he had made a decision. He would watch how Severus interacted with his wife. Hermione was his wife. He would hex anyone who approached her in an inappropriate manner. No matter who it was.

Lucius joined them in the study and thirty minutes later Harry joined the group. Hermione had looked around and a surge of pride had filled her body. Never in a million years would Hermione have imagined that this particular group of people would be friends. Never mind friends, she would never have imagined they would be in the same proximity without trying to curse each other.

*It was so good to know that the muggle writer who had made such a big deal about the canon life of her and her friends had been so completely wrong. Hermione wondered how a person could be so wrong but make so much money off her book sales.

Hermione noticed Draco watching Severus. She hoped her jealous husband wasn't still thinking about his silly nightmare. Sometime she didn't believe her husband. He was always wary of wizards he thought were trying to be with her. Hermione thought the only thing stopping Draco from hexing ten wizards a day was he knew Hermione was totally in love with him.

She got up from her seat and went to sit on Draco's lap. She and Draco didn't put on public displays of affection but Hermione knew her wizard deserved a little reassurance. She wanted him to calm down and forget the bloody dream.

Hermione smiled when Harry cleared his throat. Draco snipped, "If you want a wife on your lap Potter you might think about first getting a witch.

Everybody laughed as Harry retorted, "I have a witch Malfoy. I just don't bring her around gits such as yourself. Draco smiled at his good friend Harry Potter. "Sure you do Potter. Sure you do. Is she alive and breathing?" Harry laughed out loud as did Lucius and Severus.

While the men were in the midst of a banter battle Hermione decided to go back to the labs to take another look at the potion trials requirements. She had sat on one of the lab stools and was studying the parchments when she felt someone else in the room. Hermione looked up to find Severus looking over her shoulder. Severus asked if Hermione found the information interesting. Hermione nodded.

For one second Draco's dream flashed through her mind but she quickly shook off the thought and turned to Severus. "This is a big trial Severus. When it is complete it could help a lot of people. I haven't mentioned it to anyone but I have been working on another potion which will help the brain impaired. Relieving or curing brain maladies is a passion of mine. I would like to cure them all. I'm glad for this trial. Maybe something I've already figured out will help us with our trial."

Severus couldn't help himself. He wanted to get close enough to smell her. He had been ready to step closer to Hermione when Draco had cleared his throat. Severus remained where he was and turned to look at his godson. "Draco. Hermione has some ideas which could help us in our trials. Have you seen any of the work?"

Draco stepped into the room and answered, "I haven't seen the work yet Severus but I look forward to it."

Hermione stood up. She held out her hand to Draco and quipped, "Well husband, if these wizards aren't going to feed us we should be on our way because I'm hungry."

Severus laughed. "The time between mentioning hunger and getting a meal is negligible. Let me just tell the house elves to prepare something. Why don't we go back to the study for a bit. The meal won't be long coming. Severus walked out ahead while Draco pulled his wife into his arms and said, "I love you witch. Don't you forget it." Hermione snuggled into Draco and whispered, "You are my handsome sex god who needs to feed me." Draco laughed as he took Hermione by the arm and dragged her towards food.

Severus had been right. The food was ready in less than ten minutes. The meal and the company were enjoyable. Harry teased Hermione and Draco about babies. Draco laughed right in Harry's face saying "When Hermione and I get pregnant you won't know anything until the baby is born. How's that for knowing our business Potter?" The entire table had a good laugh. Hermione sat blushing throughout the entire pregnancy/baby conversation.

Severus smiled along with everyone else but he really didn't want to think about Hermione pregnant with Draco's baby. It was a ridiculous thought because even if Hermione didn't have any babies with Draco she was certainly not going to have any with him. She wouldn't ever have anything with him. Severus sighed and looked up to find his godson watching him.

Severus vowed to cloak his thoughts and actions more carefully. It wouldn't due for Draco to realize his godfather had designs on his wife. He knew his godson to be quite astute. If Draco had walked into the lab five seconds later, he would have found Severus with his hands on Hermione's shoulders. It had been fate that Draco cleared his throat when he had.

Severus Snape who was known for his discretion had almost made a faux pas.