Restless Nights

A/N: Thank you guys some much for the reviews. I will try to make the chapter a little longer. I had never really meant this the romance fic, but……

Days later, Severus approached his dark master, wearily. The room was dark except for a few white candles. Their flames flickered with the light draft in the room.

"Good evening, Severus" Voldemort spoke softly.

"Evening, My Lord" he bowed and lowered his eyes to the ground.

"I do not remember calling for you, servant" The Dark Lord questioned.

"No, Milord. You did not summon me. I have information" Snape lifted his head to the dark man.

"Go on" Voldemorts' red eyes flashed in the dark.

Severus breathed air into his lungs and steadied his thinking. "I have fallen out of the graces of Dumbledore, Milord"

Voldemort reminded silent. Snape shifted uneasy on his feet. "Let me see" the dark lord, demanded.

The Potions Master allowed his master into invaded his mind. He watched as the events from the past week flip behind his eyes. When the Dark Lord was satisfied, he withdrew from Severus mind.

"Tempted by virgin flesh, eh, my boy?" Voldemort closed his eyes.

"I don't know why. I can't seem to think clearly these past days."

The Dark Lord chuckled. "Oh, Severus my boy, you wanted young flesh. That is the nature of the beast. There is no science behind it. You just wanted to take out that pent up anger and sexual rage on a young, virginal girl.

It was Severus's time to be silent.

"However, I must say that I'm disappointed that you lost your post at Hogwarts and the Order. That doesn't serve me well." Voldemort said, solemnly. "I need you there."

"The Headmaster will never let me back into the school, let alone the Order."

"Do you feel any regret due to your actions?" The Dark Lord interrupted the young man.

Severus thought hard of the Dark Lords question. "No, I don't. I rather liked it." He smiled.

Voldemort chuckled again. "I did not choose you, as my most faithful, for nothing. There are plenty of pets in the dungeons. Some, I do believe, are still virgins. I suggest you partake in their company while I think of a way to get you back into good graces with old fool." With that, Voldemort stood; allowing Snape to kiss the hem of his robes.



"Thank you, Milord"

"Any sightings of Snape?" Tonk flipped her auburn curls over one shoulder. A couple days rest and many potions later, Tonks was able to climb downstairs and share a late dinner with the Remus and Sirius.

"No. Not yet." Remus said, quietly. He lifted his fork full of ground beef, brought it to Tonks' lips. She grabbed it roughly, sending pieces of brown bits onto the table. "I can feed myself"

Remus sighed and wiped the table off. "Dumbledore ordered the Weasleys and Harry to stay at their homes this summer. Leaving Hermione in our care."

"How is she?" Tonks whispered.

Sirius shifted in his seat. "She's okay. She's a strong witch. She has a very positive attitude in light of the events that took place."

"Good for her. Where is she now?" Tonks polished off the remaining ground beef from Remus's plate.

"Sleeping, I believe" Sirius answered.

The lifeless body of the young girl lay underneath the Potions Master. For a solid hour, he rode her like a horse, listening to her screams. He forced the witch to come many times. When he approached his climax, Severus wrapped his hands around the milky white throat and squeezed. He felt her throat break and her last puffs of air escape her body. Snape placed her head on the floor and watch her chocolate eyes fade to blue. The young witch's brown fizzy curls dissolve to blond straight locks. Snape sighed loudly. He wished that the Poly-Juice had lasted a little longer. For that matter, he wished the girl had lasted longer, too.

Hermione woke with a start. Pushing herself upright, she scanned her bedroom for any signs of movement. Hermione flipped the covers back and climbed out of bed. Opening her bedroom door, she padded into the hallway. Softly creeping to Remus door, she noticed that it was open a crack. Hermione slowly pushed it open. She prayed that Remus wouldn't mind if she asked him to borrow a potion to help her get back to sleep. Hermione blushed at the sight in front of her.

"Hermione" Tonks squeaked. Spotting the young witch, she climbed off Remus's lower body, with a wet slurp. The Auror's pert breasts bounce slightly as she hastily covered herself. Remus grabbed the bed sheet; covering himself.

"Are you okay? What happened?" Remus asked, still red with embarrassment

"Um. Oh. I'm fine. I just wanted to ask you if you had any sleeping potions. I'm so sorry to have interrupted you" She fumbled over her words.

"No need for apologies. Tonks and I were just..um. well. Anyway, let me look" Remus clung to the sheet as he dug into his night stand. "I am truly sorry Hermione. I'm afraid I'm out."

"Oh. That's ok"

As she turned to the door, she heard Remus speak again. "Padfoot might have some. I do believe he is still wake."



Turning back around, she thanked him. Before closing the door, Hermione heard a rustle of sheets and a girlish giggle.

Trotting up to the next floor, Hermione neared Sirius's door. She found it closed. Softly knocking, she heard a grunt. Grasping the ancient doorknob, she walked into the dark room.

"Sirius, you still up?" Hermione softly called.

"Ummm" was the response.

Hermione slowly approached his bed. She could only see the outline Sirius body in the shadows. He was lying above the covers with his arm thrown over his eyes. Only his lower body was covering. Reaching out, Hermione touched his shoulder. Sirius jerked awake; grabbing the offending hand.

"Sirius, it's me, Hermione."

Sirius breathed. "Hermione? What happened?" He said, caressing her hand.

"No, I'm fine. Do you have 'dreamless sleep' potion? I'm having trouble sleeping." Hermione confined in him.

"Yes, I do" Sirius sat up and looked under the old bed. Finding what he was looking for, he handed the tiny vial to the young girl. Moving his legs, he made room for her. "Please sit"

"Thank you." Hermione lowered herself onto the bed.

Sirius watched her through his messy black locks. She was beautiful. "Did you have another nightmare, 'Mione?"

"No, not this time. Just having trouble falling back to sleep. Too much on my mind."

Sirius chuckled as he reached out and rubbed her back. "You need to learn to turn the brain of yours off."

"That's what Harry and Ron say" Hermione smiled. She felt his fingers glide into her curls. "Hmmm, Sirius, that feels good. You kept that up, I won't need the potion."

Sirius leaned forward and moves her hair away from her neck. He blew air on her bare shoulders and watched her shiver. "'Mione, stay with me tonight"

"Why?" Hermione asked.

"Because" He moved his lips up to her face and captured her lips with his.

"I have found a plan, Severus" The Dark Lord announced, his red eyes bursting with light.

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