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

Be warned: Rated M due to language and situations.

Previously on Almost The Truth: Chapter 2

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 replying, "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.

Almost The Truth: Chapter 3

Severus awoke to find an owl tapping on his window. Severus snarled, "Bloody beasts always turning up at the most inconvenient times." He opened the window and snatched the owl inside. The owl had squawked loudly. Severus was a tad bit rough handling the owl and taking the message from its leg.

Severus sat on the side of his bed to read the message. 'Dear sir: I am writing to inform you I have recently returned to England. I will be here for the next two months. I planned on being in the States for at least two years but American red tape has interfered with the collaborations I had scheduled. I was wondering if you had any short trials coming up. If so, I would like nothing more than to collaborate on them with you. I am embarrassed to ask but as you know I've sold my flat in London. I wonder if you have a spare room at the manor that I can utilize while I'm here. I'm presently staying at the Leaky Cauldron which is not conducive to a good nights sleep or even fresh air. If you do not have any short trials coming up, perhaps you are in need of a researcher for non-trial projects. Please let me know by return owl. The letter was signed, Cecil Woods.'

Severus retrieved a quill and a piece of parchment from his drawer. He answered Cecil Woods. 'Mr. Woods: It is a pleasure to hear of your return to London. I do have several trials coming up in the next week. I have just signed Hermione Granger Malfoy to a lengthy brain potions trial slated to begin next month but there is a disease control trial available as of this coming Wednesday. I planned to do the disease control trial on my own. However, if you are interested in joining me on this trial we will be able to complete the project in record time. If you accept, you will be charged with the research aspect and I will mix and brew. I will confer with Lucius as to the availability of rooms here at the manor. I'm sure allowing you to board here for two months will not be a problem….'

Severus decided to put the letter aside for a bit so he could speak with Lucius. If he got Lucius' answer now, he wouldn't have to send an additional owl. Lucius was in the main study going over some Malfoy investments. Severus stepped into the study and requested a word. Lucius said, "Enter my friend. What can I do for you?"

Severus stated, "Young Cecil Woods is back in town for several months. He and I will be working on some short trials while he is here and Cecil has requested to stay at the manor for the duration of his stay in London. I thought I would check with you before giving him an answer."

Lucius sat back in his seat before answering. "The manor has plenty of room to house Mr. Woods. However, would that be practical? I mean, you and Hermione are set to start a major trial which means she will be here quite a bit. Do you really see Draco standing still for some strange wizard in the vicinity of my daughter-in-law?"

Severus hadn't thought about what Draco would say. He replied to Lucius, "I believe both Draco and Hermione are acquainted with Mr. Woods. In fact, Hermione has worked with Cecil in the past. However, if you think it more prudent he remain at the Leaky Cauldron that is what we will do."

Lucius didn't want to seem difficult. He gestured to the west wing. "Maybe it isn't a problem. Advise Mr. Woods he is welcome to stay. Put him in the west wing. That should be far enough away to keep everyone happy."

Severus told Lucius, "I'll advise Mr. Woods."

Severus headed back to his rooms to finish his letter to Cecil Woods.

Severus resumed his letter from where he had left off. 'I have spoken to Lucius. There are rooms available in the west wing. You are welcome to use them for the duration of your stay in London. It is still quite early in the day. You may come to the manor when you receive this letter. A house elf will show you to your quarters. When you are settled please come find me in the labs. He signed the letter, Severus Snape.

Severus tied the letter to the owl who waited patiently on the sill.

It was a little past 10:00 am. Severus showered and changed.

Before he went down to breakfast Severus spent some time on his hair. Hair hadn't meant all that much to Severus before Hermione mentioned how much nicer it looked at his collar rather than at his ear. Severus took reasonable care of his hair but not as much as he did after Hermione commented on it.

Draco had been fit to be tied when Hermione made the remark but had remained silent. It had been a little forward of Hermione to comment on his hair but Severus had savored her compliment the entire day. Draco may have mentioned something to Hermione because she never commented on his hair again.

After Hermione's compliment, Severus had taken the liberty of making weekly visits to The Magical Man which was a barber shop located in Knockturn Alley. He had even tried facials. Severus had to admit the trips to The Magical Man had paid off. He looked better than he ever had in his life. In addition, Severus was eating better than ever before which had helped fill out his body. Looking in the mirror Severus had quipped to himself, "I may not be a Lucius Malfoy but I can hold my own."

Severus was still in a good mood when he entered the dining room. He requested eggs, toast and coffee. The breakfast was ready in ten minutes. Severus ate slowly while he thought about what projects he could set for Mr. Woods to keep him busy until he got the short trial set up.

Severus wanted everything in order because he had an appointment of sorts. There was a witch named Caitlin in Glasgow who attended to Severus' needs and he attended to hers. Caitlin wasn't a slag or a pick-up. She was a witch who could be considered wife material if Severus could get his mind off another wizard's wife or if he was interested in being married at all. Caitlin was also a witch who didn't make any demands. She liked Severus' company and he liked hers. That was the state of their relationship. Severus needed attention. He had made up his mind he would be spending the night in Glasgow and the next day as well.

After he finished breakfast Severus went down to the labs and set out five small jobs for Cecil. The jobs would take a normal potions student five to seven hours each but Cecil wasn't any ordinary potions student. He was just about the same level as Hermione. Cecil would more than likely have the jobs finished by the time Severus returned from Scotland.

The front door bell rang just as Severus finished setting out the last project. He headed towards the front of the house to greet Mr. Woods. The potions master and the potions student shook hands.

Severus said, "Welcome to Malfoy Manor Mr. Woods. Please go put your things away and meet me in the labs. The house elf will show you the way.

Severus headed back down to the labs to await Cecil. It had only taken Cecil fifteen minutes to get himself acclimated. He was down to the labs in twenty. Cecil had spent a bit of time in the Malfoy labs but that had been a while ago. Severus had to remind him of where things were but Cecil had everything down cold in another fifteen minutes. Severus handed Cecil the list of things he wanted completed by the time he got back. After another few words, Severus had made his exit leaving Cecil to get started.

Cecil had his orders and his instructions but before Cecil started anything he wanted to have a bite to eat. The food at the Leaky Cauldron had been less than desirable. Cecil called the house elf and requested a full lunch. He had requested a burger with cheese, onions, lettuce and tomatoes. The house elf had been puzzled as to what Mr. Cecil meant. Cecil explained how to make the burger. Burgers had become one of Cecil's guilty pleasures. In the short time Cecil had been in the US he had developed a fondness for burgers. They were quite filling and tasted good.

While Cecil waited to be called for lunch he began to prioritize his tasks. Cecil decided he would start with the most mundane first, examining the stores room and replenishing the stock. Cecil's training had immediately taken over. Not only would he check and replenish the stock, he would also order ahead for the jobs he would be doing a little later. The ingredients would be there by 6:00 if he used an express owl service.

Cecil had been searching through Severus' stores when he was called to eat.

While Cecil was getting himself acclimated, Draco was just flooing in from work. Hermione wasn't home yet so he called the house elf and instructed him to prepare noodles with chicken and sprouts. Draco went to take a shower before Hermione got home. He wanted to smell fresh and clean for his witch. Perhaps his clean and fresh smelling body would entice his wife into an early shag. Draco doubted it but he was willing to give it a try. He did have his little tricks although his lovely wife was on to most of them. Draco grinned. He loved that brilliant witch more than anyone could imagine.

Hermione came through the floo sniffing. She quipped, "It's not going to work. Have you forgotten I know all about your clean and fresh smelling trick? You've pulled it on me way too often."

Draco smiled as he gathered his wife into a hug. "I can't put anything over on the most beautiful witch in the wizarding world. Now can I?"

Hermione laughed and asked, "What are we having for supper? It smells delightful."

Draco grabbed her around the waist and replied, "You can have me. I'm delightful and I will fill you full of good cheer if you let me."

Hermione slapped her husband across the arm but it wasn't enough to make Draco let go. He held on tightly and whispered in Hermione's ear, " If you shag me now, I won't ask you to shag me later."

Hermione laughed, "You lying prat. You're my husband. I know every one of your tricks. We are not shagging. At least, not until I eat. Now behave yourself."

Draco smiled as he kissed his witch and retorted, "I love you baby." Hermione smirked, "I was the brightest witch of my year. I know that."

While Draco and Hermione were greeting each other and sitting down to supper, Cecil was in the lab diligently working on the tasks he had been set. Severus had told him, "Lucius is away and I will be gone until tomorrow evening. You have the manor to yourself. Use it as if you were a guest."

Cecil smiled and thought, 'Severus never makes jokes. Something has put the potions master in a decidedly good mood. For all intents and purposes, I want to keep him that way. I will do my bloody best to make sure everything is as it should be when he returns.'

Cecil continued to work on the tasks he had been set as well as the ones he had set for himself.

By the time Cecil was setting out his third task, Hermione and Draco had finished supper. They were sitting on the couch whispering their love for each other when Hermione sat up straight and exclaimed, "It's just come to me. I think I've got it. I think I know one of the ingredients missing from the potion I'm developing."

Draco sat up as well. "What are you on about baby?" Asked Draco.

Hermione shouted, "I know what I need. I know one of the missing ingredients. I have to floo over and talk to Severus. I'll be back shortly." As she talked, Hermione had thrown a long jumper over her pajamas. Then she was at the floo shouting Malfoy Manor main.

Draco who had been sitting there in his boxers was taken by surprise. Hermione was through the floo before Draco could say, "Wait for me." However, nobody could ever accuse Draco Malfoy of being slow. He was not going to let his wife floo to Malfoy Manor without him. She was in her pajamas for Merlin's sake. Draco was dressed in five minutes. He was in his house shoes and he didn't have on any socks but he was ready to follow his wife. He had to cast about for a shirt but that had only taken him about five minutes more.

Draco stepped through the floo about ten minutes after his wife.

When Hermione stepped out of the floo she was calling, "Severus may I run something by you. Severus. Are you here?"

Cecil heard someone calling for Severus. He hurried to the front of the house to see what was going on. Cecil was surprised to see Hermione Granger, no she was Hermione Malfoy now, shouting for the potions master.

Cecil stepped out and asked, "May I help you with anything?"

Hermione gave a little scream. She wasn't expecting a stranger to be addressing her in the main hall of Malfoy Manor.

Cecil called out, "Hermione. It's me. Cecil Woods. Severus is out for the night. Is everything okay?"

Hermione put her hand up to her throat and replied, "You frightened me Cecil. I was expecting Severus or Lucius."

Cecil smiled, "Sorry. You've got me. What do you need?"

Hermione knew what she needed. She remarked, "I need to get down to the labs. I want to look over the literature on the brain potions trials. I have been unable to pull my potion together but I believe I know one of the reasons why. I believe I know the next ingredient we may need."

Hermione was walking as she was explaining. She and Cecil were back down in the labs before she finished the entire explanation. Hermione went to the drawer where she and Severus kept the information for the brain trial. Hermione opened the parchment and had begun to go over the information.

Cecil was a potions graduate as well. Hermione had him intrigued by all the information she was rattling off. Cecil moved closer to Hermione in order to look over her shoulder.

Hermione was talking out loud but she was not necessarily talking to Cecil. She was talking to herself. Cecil didn't know Hermione was talking to herself so he was answering her queries.

Suddenly Hermione had shrieked and pulled Cecil into a hug, "I'm right. We have found another ingredient for the trials."

Cecil was excited too. It sounded as though Hermione was on the verge of a breakthrough in a very complicated potion. Cecil was happy for Hermione. In a reflex action he had hugged Hermione back.

Unfortunately, Draco had just made it down to the labs. Draco stood frozen in the doorway. He was looking at some strange wizard hugging his wife. Draco hexed Cecil into insensibility without asking any questions.

Hermione screamed, "Draco. What have you done?"

Draco growled, "What have I done? Who the fuck is that? I'm not some bloke Hermione. I'm your husband. Why would some fucking stranger have his hands on you in the first place?"

Hermione shouted, "You've just stunned Cecil Woods. He is a potions graduate. He is here at Severus' invitation. Now wake him up and stop being a prat."

Draco yelled, "I'll wake him up after you tell me why he had his hands on you. What is he even doing here?"

Hermione yelled back, "Draco. Stop being a fucking prat. Wake Cecil up now."

Draco spit, "I'm a fucking prat? You were the one with some wizard's hands all over you. You wake him up. Just so you know. You left your wand back at the flat. It's going to be a while before you can wake him up. Do you want me to stand here and hold his hand while you go get your wand?"

Hermione growled, "You're being a git Draco. Wake him up."

Draco griped, "Fine. I'll wake him up but we're going home and I'll be talking to my father. I won't stand for strangers wandering around the manor groping my wife. Not now. Not ever."

In the middle of this altercation Lucius walked into the lab. "I was under the impression you two had a flat in which you could raise your voices as loud as you liked. Why are you here in my home shouting like two banshees?"

Both Hermione and Draco straightened up. Draco replied, "My apologies father. Hermione and I will be leaving straightaway."

Hermione replied, "I apologize as well Lucius. It was not my intention to upset you."

Lucius nodded as he remarked, "Is somebody going to explain to me why there is a wizard lying unconscious on my floor or should I guess?"

Draco replied, "When I entered the lab that cretin had his hands on my wife so I stunned him."

Hermione cut in saying, "Lucius. This is Cecil Woods. He is another potions graduate who has also collaborated with Severus. I'm not sure what he is doing here but I am acquainted with him. Draco has met Cecil on several occasions as well."

Draco started to say something else but Lucius held up his hand. Draco frowned but remained silent.

Lucius waved his wand to bring Cecil around and revealed, "Mr. Woods is here at Severus' invitation. He will be working with Severus for the next several months. He is staying in the west wing. Hermione, if we can expect this behavior from your husband every time you are around Mr. Woods, I suggest you let Severus know you will not be available until after Mr. Woods has gone."

Hermione huffed at Lucius, "Severus and I have projects. We have a major trial coming up. How shall I work that?"

As Lucius strode away he called back, "Ask your husband. He's the one with the quick wand."

Cecil had come around but remained sitting on the lab floor holding his head. Hermione walked over to Cecil to ask, "Are you alright. Can you get up?"

Cecil climbed to his feet and looked at Hermione. "I'm sorry if I offended you Hermione. It was not my intention. My apologies Draco."

Hermione replied, "You haven't done anything wrong. My husband didn't have a full grasp of the situation before he lashed out."

Draco had tried to remain calm but he was being made to look the prat. He snarled, "There is no misunderstanding. I saw a wizard with his hands on my wife. What is there to misunderstand about that?"

"We will have this conversation at home Draco. Snapped Hermione. Not here."

Draco was getting angrier. "We can talk about it now Hermione because I don't plan on going through this again."

Draco turned to Cecil. "I really don't care if you are the foremost potions expert in the entire wizarding world. You will not put your hands on my wife again. Have I made myself clear?"

Before Cecil could answer Hermione responded, "You're being unreasonable Draco. Get your fucking temper under control. Cecil is an associate. I will not allow-."

Draco glared at his wife. "You will not allow? You will not allow? You will not allow what Hermione? I've already told you what I won't allow. I hope it's the same thing. Shall we go home?"

Hermione huffed as she headed to the floo, "Goodnight Cecil. I'm sorry about this." Draco followed Hermione without saying another word to Cecil.

Cecil was holding his head thinking, 'Severus will not be pleased. I've gotten on the wrong side of his fucking maniac godson.'

Draco stepped out of the floo and landed in the floo room of their flat. Draco knew he should prepare himself. He had hexed someone without knowing all the facts. The facts had looked like someone being inappropriate with Hermione. He had been wrong. Now he was in it. Hermione was going to have his arse for afters. He wished it hadn't happened but he wasn't sorry. He didn't like anyone touching his witch. Hermione knew that. He didn't understand why she would stand there and let Woods hug her but he was sure he was going to find out.

Hermione came at him as soon as he stepped out of the floo. "Just what do you think you're doing Draco. You stunned someone because you thought…. Just what did you think? Did you think I ran off to meet someone even though I knew you were two steps behind me. It was innocent Draco. I'm the culprit. I got overly excited and hugged a colleague. It's my offense not his. Do you want to stun me? You've gotten worse since you had that bloody nightmare. You see your godfather wanting to get in my knickers now it's Cecil. When will it stop Draco? It's nice to know you love me and want to protect me but this has gone too far. I will go back to work with Severus. I will work with Cecil if it is called for and you will not accompany me. I am a fully grown witch and I do have a wand. If someone gets out of line, I'll handle it. I don't need you hexing everybody left, right and center."

Hermione stomped into the bedroom.

Draco followed her. "So. I'm wrong? I'm not allowed to protect my wife? You'd rather work with Severus and the other bloke than be with me? Unfuckingbelieveable."

Hermione yelled, "That's not what I said. Don't you dare try to turn things around on me. Your assertions will not stop me from working with Severus or Cecil and if you can't discuss it rationally, we won't discuss it at all. You were wrong and I'm not having any more of it."

Draco raged, "You're not having any more of it? I'm not allowed to go to my family home? You want to chippy around two wizards? What do you want me to do Hermione? Am I to sit here with my dick in my hand waiting for you to turn up? Is that your plan? Think again. That's not going to happen."

Hermione screamed, "Stop trying to throw your weight around Draco. You're not impressing me."

Hermione went into the bathroom to take a shower and give her husband a chance to calm down. She knew she had to calm down as well. Nothing between them ever got settled when they were both angry.

After her shower Hermione intended to sort the whole thing out with Draco. However, when she went into the bedroom Draco was already in bed sleep or feigning sleep. Hermione softly called Draco's name. He didn't answer. Hermione sighed and climbed into bed.

The next morning the couple barely spoke.

Draco asked, "Will you be going to the manor tonight?"

Hermione replied, "Yes Draco. I will be going to the manor."

All Draco said was "Have a good day. I'll talk to you later."

Hermione sighed. She had married such a stubborn jackass. She prepared herself for the day and set off for work.

When Severus returned home on Tuesday evening he had been called to Lucius' study and chastised like a child. Something had happened between Hermione and Cecil and Draco had taken measures. Severus listened to Lucius as he raged about strangers in his home, a wife who could not control herself and a son who was so in love he couldn't get out of his own way. Lucius also told Severus he had spoken to Hermione and suggested she not come back to the manor while their visitor was in residence.

Severus had listened to Lucius rant for five minutes before he simply sniped, "I'll take care of it. It doesn't seem Mr. Woods is at fault. He will remain here as agreed. I'll speak to Hermione and Draco to see if we can't reach an agreement."

Severus strode out of the study heading to his labs. He was fuming. He had only been gone for a day and all hell had broken loose. Worst of all, he wouldn't be working with Hermione. That was not acceptable. Even though Severus had just recently been the recipient of a witch's attentions, he still coveted Hermione. He still wanted to be able to stand beside her. Cecil was smart but Severus was loathe to give up the opportunity to work beside Hermione and smell her hair and her scent.

Severus nodded to Cecil when he entered the labs. He went directly to a drawer to get a quill and parchment. Severus dashed off a letter to Draco and a separate letter to Hermione. He would speak to each one separately.

Even at a time like this, the foremost thought in Severus' mind was he could possibly be the one to comfort Hermione if she was in distress.

Severus called a house elf to have him owl out the messages. Then he had turned to Mr. Woods. "Am I to understand there was some kind of confrontation between you and my godson while I was gone?"

Cecil stammered, "I'm not sure it was as much a confrontation as a one sided duel. Draco found me hugging his wife and stunned me."

Severus felt the slightest smile tug at his lips. His godson in action.

Severus asked Cecil, "What in Merlin's name would make you hug Hermione Malfoy? She is someone's wife after all. Have you picked up some strange behaviors while you were in America?"

Cecil stammered again, "Hermione hugged me. She had verified some ingredient for the brain potion she is developing. She reached out to me in her excitement and I hugged her back. There wasn't anything inappropriate about it. Unfortunately Draco walked in at that moment."

This time Severus did smile. "The first thing you'll have to learn if you are to be around Hermione and Draco. He is very uncomfortable when other wizards touch his wife in anything but the most basic manner. Since you ended up stunned, your hug must have seemed inappropriate to Draco. I suggest you refrain from touching Hermione. If I find out any differently, I will stun you myself. Now what have you got to show me?"

When Hermione stepped out of the floo at Malfoy Manor she had gone directly to Lucius' study.

Lucius sat back in his chair when he saw Hermione. "To what do I owe this pleasure Hermione? Have you come to shout down my house again?"

Hermione blushed, "No Lucius. I came to apologize again. I also want you to know I will be collaborating with Severus and Cecil. Draco will remain at home."

Lucius raised his eyebrows and drawled, "My son has agreed to this?"

Hermione didn't answer.

Lucius said, "You are always welcome here Hermione but I will not stand still for anymore of what went on yesterday."

Hermione nodded and said, "I understand Lucius. Thank you."

Hermione had Severus's note in her pocket. He was her next stop. Hermione found Severus in the labs. Cecil was also in the lab. Hermione greeted Cecil and asked Severus if she could have a word.

Severus recognized that Hermione was possibly on the verge of tears. He grunted, "Mr. Woods. Please make yourself scarce until I call for you. Thank you."

Severus walked over to Hermione.

With her head down Hermione remarked, "I don't know what I'm going to do. Draco is not himself. We all can agree he has a bit of a jealousy streak but this has gone beyond."

Severus moved closer to Hermione.

Hermione kept talking. Then she was crying.

Severus closed what little gap there was between them. He had started to take her in his arms but decided he didn't want to be stunned if Draco walked in. He had taken Hermione by the shoulder and sat her in one of the lab chairs. Then he went into the adjoining bathroom to get a wet cloth.

Hermione took the cloth and thanked Severus. She was oblivious to the fact Severus had reigned himself in tightly.

It was taking every ounce of Severus' strength not to bury his face in her hair. Severus suddenly perked up. What had Hermione just said?

Severus touched Hermione on the hand and asked, "What did you just say?

Hermione looked up at Severus and repeated herself. "Draco has been acting crazy ever since he had that bloody nightmare involving you and me."

The hairs on the back of Severus' neck stood up.

Hermione sniffed, "He's been driving himself crazy that you want to be with me. I've told him over and over you don't have any interest in me. Now he's gone and stunned Cecil. How far is this going to go?"

Severus didn't hear the part about Cecil. He had keyed in on the part about Draco thinking he was after Hermione. Had he let something slip. Severus knew his godson has Veela tendencies. One couldn't be too careful around Draco. Especially where Hermione was concerned. Severus went back over every little thing he had done around Hermione in Draco's presence. It would not do for Draco's Veela traits to start manifesting themselves. Especially not when Severus was barely able to keep his dick in his pants around Hermione. What was all this going to come to? Severus knew he was too old to be playing these games but he couldn't stop himself from wanting Hermione Malfoy.

Severus sat down in his comfortable chair.

Sunday suddenly came to mind. He had let himself be sidetracked by Hermione's closeness and her smell. He had gotten a bit overexcited and had taken to the bathroom to relieve his pressures. When he came out of the bathroom Draco appeared to be staring right through him. Draco hadn't made any comment. He had just stared at Severus. Severus had ignored his godson's stare and gone right back to business. But for the remainder of the time he had stayed as far from Hermione as possible. The last thing Severus wanted was there to be trouble between him and Draco.

"Severus. Severus. Hermione called. Is there something wrong?"

Severus moved about in the chair.

Severus remarked, "I was thinking about the work ahead of us. Did you say something?"

Hermione smiled, "Maybe you could have a talk with Draco."

Severus hesitated before he answered, "If Draco is going through some sort of crisis, and that crisis revolves around me, I don't think I'm the wizard to sit and have a heart to heart with your husband. Much like yourself, Draco can be very steadfast. Why don't we set up the trials at your flat. That way Draco will be right there to make sure everything is as it should be."

Hermione kept talking but she sounded so far away….

"Is everything okay Severus?" Asked Hermione.

Severus thought Hermione was getting much too close. He had taken a step back. He was standing? Hermione was still talking with no conception of how she was affecting him.

Hermione got up from the chair much too quickly and her arm brushed against his full blown erection.

Severus turned and headed for the bathroom. He had to get away from her. He had to calm himself down. Severus had his head bowed with a hand on either side of the sink.

Hermione knocked but Severus was concentrating too hard on getting his dick in order. He didn't hear her. His need for release was too great.

Thinking he was alone Severus had reached inside his robe and grabbed himself. With his head still down and his back to the door, he spread his legs a bit and began to rub his hand up and down his engorged member. Severus moaned with pleasure as he moved his hand more rapidly. As his liquids spurted out Severus had whispered, "Hermione please."

It was then Hermione softly said, "Severus?" Severus was mortified. Not only had she caught him jerking himself off, she could possibly have heard him call her name.

Severus kept his head down and his back to Hermione as he growled, "Have you no manners? You are invading my privacy. I am a wizard in here to use the facilities. Would you please leave. Now!"