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Chapter seven

Day two- part two- Animal Kingdom

Hermione raises her eyes to meet Severus' looking for any kind of strength she can draw from him.

"Ron..." she begins but he cuts her off.

"Look I know it's like a big step but we could be great together," Ron says as he reaches his hand to cup her cheek, Hermione turns her head away from his hand.

"No," she says to him.

"I know you must have to think about this and I can wait for an answer, just don't do anything rash," Ron continues like he didn't hear her.

"No," Hermione repeats herself.

"'Mione you have nothing to lose by giving us a try," Ron says as he takes her hand, she quickly pulls her hand out of his and removes his arm from her shoulders.

"Ron I said no and I mean it," Hermione says trying to keep her voice down.

"Come on 'Mione it isn't like there is anyone else," Ron says.

"Ron, what part no don't you understand!" Hermione shouts as she slaps him across the face when he tries to put his arm back around her, "and there is someone else," she says as she stands up walking away from everyone else.

"Way to go Romeo," Harry laughs at his friend, but stops when he sees Ginny glaring at him.

"Maybe we just need to talk alone," Ron says as he gets up to follow her.

"I don't think that's a good idea," Draco says.

"Shut up Malfoy," Ron snaps.

"Ronald sit down, you are the last person she would want to see right now," Ginny says as she grabs her brothers arm pulling him down, while she looks over at Severus.

"Albus don't you think someone should go see if she is alright? I mean we can't let her run around Disney by herself," Minerva suggests hoping Albus will get her idea.

"Yes I agree Minerva, Severus would you be so kind as to go see if Hermione is okay," Albus says as he starts to eat his lunch, Severus just nods and stands up.

"What you are sending him, he will probably make her feel worse," Ron whines, "just let me find her."

"No Ron I believe you would only make it worse," Albus says as he waves his hand to tell Severus to go.

Severus walks away in the direction Hermione went. How the hell am I supposed to find her in this place? He looks around him to not see her anywhere. She couldn't have just disappeared. He looks around again when something catches his eye, Hermione is coming out of the toilet drying her eyes. Severus walks up to her and grabs her arm. Maybe should have said it was me first, he thinks to himself as he sees her tense.

"Ron, leave me the hell alone!" Hermione shouts as she turns around, but she sees Severus smiling at her. "Oh, sorry."

"It's okay," Hermione just sniffs and rubs her eyes again.

"Guess I over reacted," she says with a laugh.

"Just a little, but Albus had to remind me not to interfere," Severus says trying to make her feel better.

"You don't comfort people a lot do?" Hermione asks with a smile.

"What gave you that idea?" Severus asks in mock surprise, while leading her over to a nearby bench. As they sit down Hermione rests her head on Severus' shoulder.

"Does he hate me?" Hermione asks.

"Why would you care what he thinks?" Severus asks confused.

"Because he is my friend, even if he is an asshole sometimes," she explains to him. Severus who is quite shocked to hear her use such language just nods and puts his arm around her shoulders. "Thanks Severus," she says with a smile as she closes her eyes.

"I wouldn't be anywhere alone with Weasley if I were you, he wants to talk," Severus explains to her.

"Joy, just what I want to listen to right now," Hermione says with a hint of sarcasm in her voice.

"Looks like the parade is about to start," Severus says as Hermione opens her eyes and looks straight forward. "Guess we could sit here and watch it."
"Sounds good to me," Hermione says with a smile. Severus looks down as he feels his shirt becoming damp, only to see tears flowing from Hermione's eyes.

"This is meant to be the happiest place on Earth and here you are sat crying your eyes out," Severus says with a smile.

"I can't help it," Hermione says through her tears, Severus just brings his other hand to her face and strokes her cheek. "We really should go find everyone else, they must be worried by now," Hermione says as she slightly lifts her head.

"Yes, I guess we should," Severus says as he kisses the top of her head, he then stands up offering her his hand, she takes it and stands next to him.

"HERM!" she hears Ginny shout, Hermione turns around to see Ginny running towards her. "Are you okay?" Ginny asks whilst catching her breath.

"Yeah I am, so what are we doing now?" Hermione asks.

"Well the parade just finished so we are heading to Kilimanjaro Safari's," Ginny explains.

"Sounds good to me," Hermione says with a smile.

"Right then let's go girl, oh and Severus," Ginny says with a laugh as she links her arm with Hermione's. As they catch up with the others who are at the entrance to the ride.

"How are you?" Draco asks as he comes to stand next to Hermione.

"Fine, it's just Ron being Ron," Hermione explains with a smile.

"Yeah, Harry is trying to keep him away from you," Draco explains, Hermione looks up to see Harry had hold of Ron, she smiles and nods at Harry, whilst mouthing a thank you, he just smiles back.

"Come on let's catch up with Albus and Minerva," Ginny says pulling Hermione along with her and past Harry and Ron. "You guys coming?" Ginny shouts to Draco and Severus.

"You have to tell him," Hermione says to Ginny.

"I know I do," Ginny says with a smile.

"Good because I need something to smile about," Hermione says with a giggle as they come to stand behind Albus and Minerva.

"How are you dear?" Minerva asks as she turns around to face Hermione.

"I am okay," Hermione says smiling at her, Minerva nods and gives her a hug, Hermione looks at Albus to see him smiling at her.

"Hello how many in your safari party today?" a lady at the front asks.

"Eight," Albus says.

"Front two rows please," she says with a smile. Hermione, Ginny, Albus and Minerva sit in the front row, with Severus, Draco, Harry then Ron behind them. As a truck pulls up they get on.

"Welcome to your two week safari, I am your guide Jake, okay if you are taking any pictures I would hold onto your camera's tightly as it can get a little rough out there. Alright so here we go say good bye to civilisation," Jake says as they set off.

"Hermione do you want the camera?" Ginny asks holding the camera to her.

"No," Hermione says, "you can use it."

"I will take some photos if you want?" Albus says as he looks at the camera, the girls' just laugh at him and give him it. "You two smile," he says pointing the camera at them.

"Oh wait let me get in the photo," Minerva says as she leans over to them. Albus just smile and takes the photo.

"Let's see if I can get hold of the air born warden," the driver says as he messes with the radio. "Air born patrol this is Simba one do you read me?"

"Simba one this is the warden," an Africa sounding voice says over the radio.

"We are just driving into the reserve."
"Well if you keep your eyes open you should see lots of animals," the other voice says.

"Okay guys if you look over there you will see the Bongo; they are called the ghosts of the forest because they are so rarely seen. If you look to the other side of the car you will see the Okapi. Okay we are coming up on a watering hole here and if you look you will see some black rhino."

"Wow," Ginny says as she looks at them.

"They are cool right," Hermione says to her.

"Yeah they are," Ginny agrees.

"They weigh about 3000 pounds and can charge at 35 miles an hour, and their one inch thick hide repels every predator except man."

"It is not easy taking photos in a moving vehicle," Albus says as he takes a photo.

"I know it isn't that's why I didn't want the camera," Hermione says with a laugh.

The next animals they come across are some Hippos, then some crocodiles.

"This is my favourite view in the entire reserve the Serengeti grasslands, across east Africa it is the highway for millions of migrating animals like the white bearded wildebeest, and it is also home to some of Africa's more famous animals like lions, elephants and giraffes. This is the wild Africa we are working so hard to protect," the rest of the safari is spent smiling and watching the animals and catching some poachers that tried to kidnap some elephants.

"That was amazing," Ginny says as they get of the truck.

"Yeah it was," Hermione agrees. "So what are we going to do next?"

"The next thing is the Pangani forest exploration trail," Albus says walking in that direction. They walk past some Okapi, and come into a room where they see some hairless mole rats.

"What are those things?" Ron asks, with a disgusted look on his face.

"Hairless mole rats," Hermione says but doesn't look at him.

"'Mione," Ron says with a smile, but Hermione walks away and stands next to Severus who is looking at a toad.

"I will have to talk to him eventually, won't I," Hermione says with a sigh.

"Not if you don't want to," Severus says with a smirk.

"He is my friend, I just don't feel up to doing it today," Hermione says as she walks out of the hut they are in, Severus following her close behind. She comes to a stop outside and looks down at the fish swimming below her. "Animals are such agreeable friends they ask no questions and pass no criticisms," Hermione says to Severus. "It's something that George Eliot once said," she explains.

"Your head is full useless knowledge," Severus says with a laugh.

"I know, but it comes in handy sometimes," she replies as she hits him lightly on the arm.

"Come on Herm," Ginny says as she pulls her away from Severus. "Look a hippo," Ginny says as she and Hermione stand by the glass. "Ron is sorry you know, he gets these ideas into his head, he didn't know you liked anyone."
"Well only you do, except I think Albus knows, but he knows everything," Hermione says as both she and Ginny giggle. "I just don't think I can face him today."
"I understand. What time does Animal Kingdom close?"
"Earlier than the other parks because of the animals, why?"
"What do you say you, me and Minerva head to the spa when we get back and have a nice relaxing evening," Ginny suggests.

"Sounds like plan," Hermione smiles at her best friend.

"What are you two girls planning I heard my name," Minerva says as she comes to stand behind them.

"That we should head to the spa when we get back to the hotel," Ginny explains.

"Sounds perfect," Minerva agrees. Hermione walks away heading towards the gorillas, she looks at the viewing windows to see two gorillas grooming eachother. She keeps on walking until she is back outside, she crosses a bridge and sits down on a seat watching the gorillas that are outside.

"Hi," she looks up to find Ron smiling at her.

"Hello," she replies as she turns her attention back to the gorillas.

"Look about earlier..." he starts.

"I don't want to talk about it," Hermione says closing her eyes, fighting back some tears.

"Please 'Mione, I am sorry," Ron tries.

"Weasley what are you doing?" Severus asks as he comes to stand near the two.

"None of your business," Ron snaps.

"Really I suggest you go back and find Potter and stop bothering Hermione," Severus says in a teacher like tone.

"You aren't my teacher here you can't tell me what to do," Ron says defiantly.

"No I am not your teacher but I am older than you, so get lost and leave her alone," Severus says, this time with an angry edge to his voice.

"Ron just go, I will talk to you later," Hermione says trying to keep this situation under control.

"Alright 'Mione, talk to you later," Ron says with a smile then he turns and scowls at Severus.

"I can handle myself," Hermione says as Severus sits down beside her.

"I know, but Weasley doesn't take no for an answer from what I have seen. I saw you walk away and him walk after you, so I thought I would follow him in case you needed some help," he explains as she leans against him.

"Thank you, but let me handle Ron, I thought you were going to hit him when I heard you talk to him," Hermione says as she giggles.

"I wouldn't have hit him," Severus says, Hermione sits up and raises her eyebrow at him. "Okay so I might have done," Severus admits; Hermione smiles and leans forward kissing his cheek.

"Come on let's find everyone else," Hermione says standing up and stretching. Severus nods and follows her back over the bridge to see everyone listen to a lady as she talks about the gorillas and feeds them. Harry looks up to see Hermione walking towards them and walks over to meet her half way.

"Sorry, I wasn't paying attention and when I turned around Ron was gone, and so were you," Harry apologises.

"Its fine, Severus followed Ron and stepped in before it got bad," Hermione explains.

"Oh, then I guess I owe you a thank you Severus," Harry says holding out his hand to him, "for saving one of my best friends," Severus takes his hand and shakes it.

"Any excuse to tell off Weasley, Harry," Severus says with a smirk.

"I wouldn't expect anything less," Harry says letting go of Severus' hand.

"Come on guys, let's head to Camp Mickey and Minnie," Ginny says walking away from everyone else.

"Ginny wait up!" Hermione shouts, as she runs after her best friend.

"Sorry Herm, just trying to get you away from my bro," Ginny says with a smile.

"Thanks, but I don't think he will say owt to me as long as Severus is around," Hermione says as both of them laugh.

"Girls what do you want to do first?" Albus asks as they enter the camp.

"Meet some characters," they say together as they walk off in that direction.

"Who do you want to see first?" Draco asks as he comes to stand next to Ginny.

"Minnie Mouse," Ginny says as they join that line.

"Albus will you take some photos?" Hermione asks holding out the camera to him.

"Of course," Albus says taking the camera as Hermione and Ginny walk over to Minnie. "Okay who is next?"

"Mickey Mouse," Ginny says with a smile grabbing Hermione and dragging her in that direction. After that they go see Goofy, where they make Ron also have a photo with him, and then they go see Baloo. "That was fun so what are we doing next?"

"I believe there is a show called the Festival of the Lion King," Minerva says as she leads the way to the entrance of the theatre. Hermione sits next to Severus and Ginny, as far away from Ron as she can get. As the doors to the theatre close four people dressed in African clothes step out into the middle.

As they told people what section they are sat in and the animal were and how to greet them.

"I am not doing that," Severus complains.

"Come on, just play only," Hermione says with a laugh as they are sat in the lion section.

"No, and this time I mean it," Severus says as he crosses his arms.

"Fine, Mr Grumpy Gills," Hermione says and Ginny bursts out laughing next to her.

As the performers sing, of 'I just can't wait to be king' the animals start to enter. First the Giraffe, which has Timon on it to, then the Puma enters on another float with the tumble monkeys, then the elephant and finally Simba enters, and it comes time for everyone in the section where the gang are sat to roar.

"Alright guys, time to roar like a mighty lion," a guy says in front of them. As the whole section does as he asks, Hermione looks at Severus and smiles.

"Spoil sport," she whispers to him.

"Guess you will have to live with that fact," he says with a smirk, Hermione just giggles. Timon starts to sing 'Hakuna Matata' the tumble monkeys do a performance on the bars and rings on the stage in the middle.

"They can do that without magic?" Ginny asks amazed at what she can see before her.

"I know it doesn't seem possible," Draco adds.

"Oh, it is, you guys should watch the gymnastics in the Olympics or the figure skating in the winter Olympics, and then you would be amazed," Hermione says to them as they watch the acrobats. As the song comes to an end the next one that is sung is by the older guy who was one of the first four out, comes and sings 'be prepared.'

"Now this is much better than the last song," Severus says as he watches the fire dancer.

"It's the song the bad guy sings in the movie," Hermione says to him, "I should have guessed you would like it."

"Yes you should have," he replies. After the song finishes two people dressed as a blue and a red bird come out and start to dance. Then two people come out and sing 'can you feel the love tonight,' Hermione smiles.

"This is one of my favourite songs," Hermione whispers to Severus. He looks at her and smiles taking her hand. She looks at him and squeezes his hand; she then turns her attention back to the two people dancing. As the blue bird is attached to a wire and spun around and up into the air.

"Wow," Hermione and Ginny say together. Albus looks over at the two girls and smiles seeing their reaction.

"Do you think it will work between them?" Minerva asks quietly to Albus.

"Only they know that, all we can do is to hope," Albus answers just as quietly.

"If you say so Albus," Minerva says as she returns her attention to the dancers.

"Hermione?" Severus whispers.

"Yes," she replies but doesn't turn her head to face him.

"Why is this your favourite song?" at hearing him ask this she turns to face him.

"Guess I am a romantic at heart and the words are just so... suppose you could say magical," she says with a smile then lays her head on his shoulder returning to watch the show, Severus just smiles down at her. Ron looks across to Hermione and sees the whole interaction with Snape, he scowls and vows that he won't let their friendship go any further. Albus looks across at the boy and his eyes fill with worry, he slowly turns his head to look at Hermione and Severus.

"Minerva we may have a... slight problem," Albus says inclining his head in the direction of Ron, Minerva takes the hint and looks at Ron.

"Oh no, we can't let Ron near Hermione alone, or Severus for that matter," she says.

"I believe you are right, but for now let's just keep an eye on things," Albus says with a nod. The next song is sung by the last of the four people who were out to begin with 'Circle of Life.' At the end of the performance they held a sing along to 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight.' The Lions and the Warthogs versus the Giraffes and the Elephants.

"Hello there this is Timon," says a voice over the loudspeaker. "We hope you enjoyed the show, it was great having you with us, you were a lovely group, the best audience ever, no please GET OUT! You know the drill check for personal belongings, take small children by the hand, ya da, ya da, ya da and move in an orderly fashion towards the exit, thank you."
"Well that was a bit rude," Severus says to Hermione as they stand up.

"Yeah but it was meant to be funny, you know for the kids," she answers him as they walk out of the theatre.

"So what are we going to do now?" Draco asks.

"Split up like we did yesterday," Albus says.

"Yeah we can meet up at the Rainforest Cafe, for dinner at four thirty, that should give me a Ginny plenty of time shop," Hermione says as herself and Ginny start to walk off, Albus turns to look at Severus and Draco raising his eyebrow.

"Alright old man we are going," Severus says as the two of them walk after the girls. Ron watches carefully as he thinks of a way to get Hermione alone.

"Herm, do you think they have enough to carry?" Ginny asks Hermione trying not to giggle as they look back at the boys to see their hands full of bags.

"No, there is another shop in the place we are having dinner, want to head there?" Hermione asks barely keeping in the laugh as she sees the look on the boys faces.

"Yes, let's," Ginny says linking arms with her as they walk off towards the Rainforest Cafe.

"Sev, do you ever feel like you really hate one of Albus' suggestions?" Draco asks.

"Constantly," Severus says dryly. As the girls walk into the shop they split up to look around.

"Have you not bought enough yet?" Severus asks as he comes to stand behind Hermione who was currently looking at some t-shirts.

"You can never buy enough, Severus," Hermione says a she turns around.

"Really? I don't think I can carry much more," Severus says lifting his hands.

"Sorry, but it is mainly teddies so it can't weigh a lot," she says with a smile.

"I guess so," Severus says as he lowers his arms.

"Hermione, Severus," Albus says as he comes to stand next to him. "You were meant to keep their buying under control."
"Have you ever tried to stop a woman from buying something?" Severus asks amused.

"Yes about ten minutes ago and I will never tell Minerva no again," Albus says with a smile.

"Yeah I wouldn't do that," Hermione says. "You boys have a lot to learn," she says with a smirk as she walks off towards where Ginny and Minerva are stood.

"Severus, don't let Hermione out of your sight," Albus says as he starts to walk towards the girls.

"Why?" Severus asks, with a hint of worry in his voice, which makes Albus smile.

"Ron," Albus states simply, Severus only nods. As Harry and Ron arrive Hermione goes over and asks for a table.

"That will be about ten minutes," the lady tells them.

"No problem," Hermione says taking the ticket. "We have to wait ten minutes for the table," Hermione says as everyone else walks over to her and nods at her.

"Party for Hermione," a young man asks.

"Here," Hermione says as they follow the man to a large round table.

"Hi I am Jack and I will be your waiter for today, here are your menu's I will be back to take your order shortly," he says as he places the menu's down and walks over to another table. Hermione sits down first, with Severus on one side and Albus on her other.

"Why do I get the feeling you two are trying to keep me away from someone," she says quietly as Ron sits down next to Albus.

"Only trying to help dear," Albus says with a smile.

"Thank you," Hermione says as Ginny sit across from her, next to Draco and Harry, with Minerva taking the space between Draco and Severus.

"What's with all the animals?" Severus asks.

"They moved and make noises while you eat," Hermione answers.

The waiter comes back and they order, after they finish their meals the waiter returns.

"How was your meal?" He asks picking up the plates.

"Fantastic," Albus replies.

"Do you want any dessert?"

"Yes could we have two sparkling volcano's," Albus says, Jack just nods at them and walks away as Hermione stands up from the table.

"Where are you going?" Severus asks.

"To the toilet," she answers as she walks away from the table.

"Ron where are you going?" Harry asks.

"Really need the loo mate," he replies and moves away from the table. Severus looks over at Albus to see he has a worried look in his eyes.

As Hermione exits the toilet she sees Ron in front of her, she tries to walk past him to get to their table but grabs her arm.

"What is going on between you and Snape?" he asks angrily.

"Nothing. Ron what are you on about?" Hermione asks trying to seem confused.

"I saw you and him when we were watching the Lion King, now don't lie to me again," he says gripping her arm tighter.

"Ron let go of me you're hurting me," Hermione says as she tries to pull her arm out of his grip.

"Not until you stop lying," Ron nearly shouts.

"I am not lying now stop this and let go of me," Hermione says firmly.

"Ron let go off Hermione," Harry says as he stands next to his best friend.

"She is lying to me Harry, there is something going on between her and Snape and she won't tell me the truth," Ron says to Harry, to which he breaks out laughing.

"Hermione and Snape, what the hell gave you that idea," Harry says through his laughs.

"Yeah Ron now please let go off me," Hermione asks once again, Ron only nods and releases his hold. "Thank you, now let's get back to everyone else," they nod at her and return to the table, she looks towards Severus to see he has a worried look in his eyes. After finishing their meal they head back out to the car and head back to the hotel, all the drive home Hermione could feel Severus looking at her, looking at her arm, which she knew was probably starting to bruise. They pull up into the car park and head up to their rooms.

"So what are we doing now?" Ron asks as they all enter the girl's room.

"Well, me, Herm and Minerva are heading to the spa," Ginny says as she gets a change of clothes. Hermione grabs some more clothes too and heads into Severus' and Albus' bathroom to change.

"Come on girls let's get going," Minerva shouts as she starts to move out of the door. Severus moves into his room to see Hermione walking out of his door, she turns back to look at him and smiles.

"See you later," she says with a smile, he slowly walks up to her.

"Yes, see you when you get back," he says as he puts his hand over her arm where a bruise was starting to form.

"It isn't that bad," Hermione says as she takes his hand. "He didn't know what he was doing he was just angry," she says before slipping out of the door.

"GINNY!" Ron shouts as Hermione sees Ginny run out of her room and down towards to the lift.

"Come on girls," Ginny says over her shoulder, Hermione just looks confused as she and Minerva catch up to Ginny.

"Ginny what did you do?" Hermione asks as all of them step into the lift.

"I will tell you when we get to the spa," Ginny replies as she smiles at the other two women in the lift. As they arrive at the spa a young lady greets them.

"Hello, what treatment would you like?" she asks as she takes a seat behind the desk.

"Yes could we all have a manicure and a pedicure, a facial and a massage," Hermione says, the young lady nods and asks them to take a seat. "Okay now what did you do to make Ron shout at you?"

"Well, I may have kissed Draco in front of him, oh and Harry and Albus," Ginny says as she blushes.

"WHAT? Ginny you did that and I wasn't even in the room. What did Draco do?" Hermione asks.

"I don't really know I kinda ran out of the room," Ginny says as her blush deepens.

"Just what I need another one of my Gryffindor's going after another Slytherin," Minerva says.

"What do you mean?" Hermione asks.

"I know," Minerva says as she looks straight into Hermione's eyes.

"Told you, you were being too obvious," Ginny tells Hermione.

"Yeah guess so... wait you don't mind?" Hermione asks astonished at her head of house.

"Yes, no, a bit of both, but Albus seems to think it would be good for both you," she answers.

"I think it is a good idea," Ginny says with a smile.

"Thanks both of you, now I think we should relax, banish all boys from our minds," at hearing Hermione say this Ginny raises her eyebrow, "okay so just the ones with ginger hair."
"That's better, now let's talk boys," Ginny says rubbing her hands together.

"With our professor here?" Hermione asks with a smirk.

"On this trip I am not your professor I am just another women who loves gossip," Minerva says as they are lead into another room where they are told to change.

"Okay then Minerva you ever had a crush on anyone?" Hermione asks.

"Yeah come on spill," Ginny begs as she puts on her dressing gown.

"Well I do right now," Minerva answers as they are lead into a room with three chairs.

"If you wait here someone will be with you shortly," the lady from the desk tells them, as they nod.

"Who?" Hermione and Ginny ask together.

"Albus," both girls stair wide eyed at Minerva.

"Ginny I think this is a bigger challenge then you and Draco," Hermione comments.

"I agree, so how are we going to do this?" Ginny asks with a smirk.

"Girls what are you planning?" Minerva asks.

"We aren't planning we are scheming," Hermione answers.

"Yep we are, we are trying to think of a way to get Albus to notice you," Ginny says as both girls start to giggle at this.

"Now girls I don't think that would be wise," Minerva says.

"It is, trust me Minerva, Albus won't know what hit him," Hermione tells her.

"I am sure he won't, alright girls you can try, but please scheme when I am not here," Minerva finishes as three ladies walk into the room.

"Hi," they say as they take their place near one of the girls and begin to give them a manicure.

Three Hours later

"Sev how long do you think they will be gone?" Draco asks as he enters Severus' room.

"Why can't wait to see Ginny again?" Severus says with a smirk as he sees a slight blush appear on Draco's cheeks.

"No," Severus raises an eyebrow at him to tell him he doesn't believe him in the slightest. "Okay so yes I do, but you can't just kiss a guy and leave."
"They are women they can do whatever they like," Severus says as he lies down on his bed.

"Hi we are back," Minerva says as the girl's door opens.

"Speak of the devil," Severus comments as he closes his eyes.

"Ginny can I talk to you?" Draco asks.

"Sure," Ginny says with a smile.

"Um, in private maybe," Hermione nods and walks into Severus' room closing the door behind her, Minerva moves into the other room to find no one there, she shrugs and closes the door, sitting down on one of the beds and turning on the TV.

Severus opens his eyes when he hears the door being closed to see Hermione stood there, he looks down to her arm and sees that the bruise Weasley gave her is turning darker.

"So did you enjoy going to the spa?" Severus asks as he gets of the bed and moves to the draws to find a healing salve.

"Yeah it was so relaxing," Hermione says as she collapses onto Severus' bed. "Where is everyone else?"

"Well after you left, Albus took the Harry and Ron out onto i-drive, so they didn't try to kill Draco," Severus explains as he sits next to her on the bed, he gets a small amount of the salve and rubs it into her arm where the bruise is.

"You didn't need to do that," she says as she looks up at him.

"It would have only gotten worse if I didn't," he says as he puts the salve on the bedside table.

"Thank you," she says as she smiles at him, he shakes his head at her and lies down on the bed.

"So what are you going to do about Ron?" he asks nonchalantly as he turns on the radio.

"I am not so worried about me, I am more worried about Ginny and Draco," she replies as she lays her head on his shoulder.
"True, it could be very interesting when they get back," Severus says with a smirk.

"Interesting it could be like World War Three, in that room when he gets back," Hermione says in a frustrated tone.

"Yes it will be," Severus says looking down at Hermione, who now has her eyes closed listening to the music.

"DRACO!" they hear Ginny shout and then hear her giggle.

"I don't even want to know," Hermione says, "turn up the volume please," Severus does as she asks. "Much better," she sighs as she moves closer to Severus turning on her side and moving her head so it is resting on his chest.

"So how long do you think they will be in there?" Severus asks amused at her behaviour as he brings his hand up to play with her hair.

"Not much longer considering Albus is about to walk through that door," Hermione says.

"How do you know that?" Severus asks confused.

"Just because I don't like divination doesn't mean I am not good at it, I have an inner eye, but it isn't as good as Albus'," Hermione explains as the room door opens.

"Don't you two look nice," Albus says with a smile and a twinkle in his eye.

"Shut up Albus," Severus mumbles under his breath.

"Severus be nice," Hermione says with a smile but doesn't move.

"GINNY! OPEN THIS DOOR NOW!" Ron shouts. They hear movement in the other room. "MALFOY GET AWAY FROM MY SISTER!"

"NO," Ginny shouts back. Hermione moves and stretches before getting up and walking into the other room.

"Ron calm down and sit down," Hermione says as she looks at the scene in front of her, Harry is trying to hold Ron back and Ginny is stood protectively in front of Draco.

"But 'Mione its Draco," Ron whines.

"I don't care Ginny is old enough to make up her own mind about who she wants to date," Hermione says trying to remain calm.

"I don't care, I am not going to allow this," Ron says as he breaks free of Harry's grip and runs forward.

"RON," Ginny shouts as Ron pushes her aside and takes a swing at Draco, only to have Hermione slap him across the face.

"Ronald, sit down over there and keep your mouth shut," Hermione says as she steps between the two boys.

"'Mione stay out of this," Ron says getting angry at her.

"No, Ginny is my best friend I will not stay out of this," she replies.

"Look just go back in there and hang out with Snape as you clearly like him more than me," Ron shouts as he raises his hand to her hit her, Hermione doesn't flinch as Ron's hand moves only to be caught by Severus' hand. "LET GO OFF ME!"

"You need to calm down, before you get hurt Weasley," Severus says as he lets go of his arm.

"Calm down how can I calm down?" Ron shouts once again.

"By sleeping, we will talk about this tomorrow," Albus says in a very calm voice.

"Fine, but he is not sleeping in our room," Ron answers pointing at Draco, he then moves, grabs Harry by the arm and walks into their room slamming the door behind them.

"Well that could have been worse," Hermione says looking at Ginny, then the two girls burst out into laughter.

"You find this funny?" Draco asks confused.

"Well nothing got broken, you are still alive and we can spend the rest of the night together without Ron staring daggers at us," Ginny answers as she hugs Draco.

"Yeah you have got to learn to look on the bright side things Draco," Hermione says with a smile. "Ron will calm down you just have to give him time," suddenly they hear a crash come from the other room. "So much for nothing being broken," Ginny and Hermione look at eachother again and laugh.

"Question who is sleeping where?" Ginny asks as she blushes.

"You guys can decide that," Hermione says as she walks back into the other room and lies back down on the bed. A few minutes later Severus walks into the room with a shocked look on his face. "What's wrong with you?"

"I hate Albus and his suggestions," Severus says as he sits down next to Hermione on the bed, holding out her pyjamas to her.

"What was his suggestion?" Hermione asks taking her pyjamas from him.

"That clearly Ginny wanted to spend the rest of the night with Draco, that he should stay in there, with Minerva supervising of course and that you should spend the night in here," Severus says not looking at her. She smiles and gets of the bed heading to the bathroom.

"I can't wait to hear what Ron thinks about this," Hermione says with a laugh.

"You find this funny," Severus asks confused as he looks up at her.

"Yeah I do," Hermione says smiling down at him, "very," she then smiles seductively at him whilst walking towards the bathroom, Severus sits there and knows that if he had been drinking anything at that moment he would be choking right now.

"Severus my dear boy you may want to wipe that look of your face before she comes back into the room," Albus says with an amused tone to his voice, Severus shakes his head and glares at him.

"Albus this is not a good idea," Severus states.

"Quite the opposite I believe it is a great idea," Albus says still stood at the door way joining the two rooms.

"What's a great idea?" Hermione asks as she walks back into the room.

"Nothing," Severus mumbles.

"You know what would be a good idea?" Hermione says with a smirk.

"What would that be?" Severus asks amused.

"If Albus and Minerva went down to the bar, to spend some time together and not have to worry about us arguing, what do you think Ginny?" Hermione asks.

"Oh yeah I totally agree," both girls look at Minerva seeing her fighting a blush, while both of them are trying not to giggle.

"That does sound like a great idea, Minerva lets go relax for an hour or so before bed," Albus says with a smile.

"But we can't leave them up here on their own," Minerva says.

"Oh, but we are not on our own, we have Severus up here with us," Hermione says smiling at Minerva who only sighs in defeat.

"Alright Albus let's go," Minerva says walking to the door of the room.

"Yes, now you four better behave yourselves while we are out," Albus says with smirk, Ginny and Hermione just nod at him, as Albus and Minerva leave the room.

"See you in the morning Herm," Ginny says walking over to the doors that join the room.

"Yep, good night Draco," Hermione says as she starts to close the door.

"Good night," Draco replies as both Hermione and Ginny close the two doors connecting the rooms.

"You two are worse than Albus," Severus says with a smirk as he lies down on his bed.

"He meddles in our life so we have made a decision to meddle in his," she answers with a shrug as she sits next to him.

"Are you telling me Minerva likes Albus?" Severus asks amused.

"Yep she sure does," Hermione says with a smile.

"You do realise you would have to spell it out to Albus or he would never get it," Severus says.

"Well I don't think Minerva will be waiting much longer for Albus to realise how she feels," Hermione says with a twinkle in her eyes that resembled Albus.

"You do realise you have a twinkle in your eye right?" he asks sitting up.

"I probably do," Hermione says smiling at Severus and raises her hand to stroke his cheek.

"Hermione," Severus says as he leans into her touch.

"Yes Severus," she says as she leans closer to him.

"We shouldn't do this," he says not wanting to believe his own words.

"I know," she replies as she closes the grab between them and kisses him, she slowly pulls away from him and smiles. "I have wanted to do that all day," she says with a sigh as she lies down on the bed.

"So have I, but with Weasley watching you all the time, it would have been difficult to do so without him shouting it to the world," Severus says as he lies down beside her.

"True," she says as she turns to face him, he smiles bringing his hand to her cheek and sliding it around to the back of her neck and pulls her face to his. As their lips touch it sends shocks down both of their bodies. "Do you still hate Albus' ideas?" Hermione asks between kisses.

"Yes, but I am starting to like them more," he answers; Hermione moves her face away from Severus' and yawns. "Am I boring you?"

"What no, it has just been a very tiring day," she explains with an edge of panic in her voice.

"I know it has, get into bed, I will join you shortly," he says as he makes his way to the bathroom. She does as he says and settles under the covers and turns off the radio, she smiles when she sees Severus walk back in, in a pair of loose fitting joggers and no shirt, she smiles as she checks out his body. "Like what you see?" he asks with a smirk.

"Definitely," she answers as she lifts up the covers for him to join her, he does so and pulls the covers back over them as Hermione snuggles up to his side resting her head on his bare chest.

"Goodnight Hermione," Severus says as he turns of the lights.

"Goodnight," Hermione replies closing her eyes and quickly falling asleep, Severus looks down at her and a gentle smile forms on his face as he to falls asleep.

When Albus returns to the room he opens the door as quietly as possible, he walks into the room and smiles when he sees Severus and Hermione together.

"Goodnight you two," he says quietly as he gets ready for bed.

Alright that's it for this chapter, hope you enjoyed it, next they will be heading to Hollywood Studio (it used to be called MGM Studio), I will update as soon as I can, although I am seriously regretting taking Maths and Further Maths as A-levels, anyway until next time, xx.