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CHAPTER 8

Walking into the hotel, Severus and Hermione were in a hurry to get into her private room and continue what they had started in the limo. Severus, for one, was looking forward to giving back to Hermione what he had just gotten. Hermione, too, was excited to continue. Once in the elevator, they couldn't keep their hands off each other.

Entering the hotel room, they were hoping to be alone, so they could practically run to Hermione's room, but that was not the case. Ginny and Luna were sitting on a loveseat, with Harry and Neville sitting in front of them on the floor. Ron was sitting in one of the chairs reading a Quidditch magazine. Charlie, Bill and Sirius were standing talking in front of the window. Hermione also noticed, standing talking with them was

"Headmaster? Has it been 2 weeks already?" she asked. She knew that on this trip, Albus would show up every 2 weeks to check up on them, but didn't think it had been that long yet.

"No, Hermione, it has not been 2 weeks yet. I came to talk to you all. We were just waiting on you and Severus." he said. "Now that we're all here, let's get down to it, shall we? We have made some progress on those threats in the last few days. The Aurors have already arrested 3 people connected, but none of them are in charge, or giving up the name of the leader."

"So, it won't be long until we can go home, hopefully?" Sirius asked. "Not that I'm not having fun, or nothing, Hermione. It's just…you know that old saying 'There's no place like home', right?" he added after seeing the hurt look on Hermione's face.

"I understand, Sirius." she said with a small smile. "Headmaster, is everyone in the Order alright?"

"Yes, they are all just fine. I have them set up in a safe house in the Caribbean. If you have letters for anyone, I'll happily deliver them for you." he said. "There is just one more thing. The reason for my visit, so to speak."

"What is it, Albus? We haven't got all day." Severus said. He was annoyed at the interruption in his evening with Hermione. The sooner they got down to business, the sooner he could get down to business.

"Malfoy Manor was attacked the night you all went into hiding. As you know, the Malfoy family has been part of the Order for the past 3 years, just since Voldemort's return. The people behind these threats attacked them at the Manor, injuring Lucius and Draco, and shaking Narcissa quite badly."

"Are they gonna be okay, though, Albus?" Severus asked.

"Yes, they will both be fine. They are being released from St. Mungo's in the morning. Which brings me to you, Hermione. They will have to go into hiding, as well. They have already agreed. Lucius and Narcissa will be going to the other safe house, and if it's alright with all of you, Draco will be joining you here tomorrow."

The group shared looks with each other. They had gotten to know Draco pretty well, and didn't see this being a problem. Hermione answered for everyone.

"That will be just fine, Headmaster. I have a television thing tomorrow morning, a photo session after that, and then rehearsals, then the concert. What time will he be joining us?"

"I will be port-keying with him here after he is released and has had time to visit with his parents for a while, so about 1 or 2 your time."

Albus stayed a little longer, giving them time to write letters and visiting with them. Hermione gave him a shirt she thought he'd like that said 'I HEART NY', as well as a few other things she picked up for the other Order members.

After Albus left, everyone decided to go to bed. It had been late and they wanted to be up to watch Hermione on television. Surprisingly, no one was surprised when Hermione and Severus went into her room.

"You know, this isn't what I had in mind when I pictured the end of the night." Hermione said. "As much as I would love to continue what we were doing earlier, I have to be up early. But, I wouldn't mind you sleeping in here with me, if you'd like.

"I know what you mean. This isn't the end of the night I had planned, either. I also wouldn't mind sleeping in here, just so you know." Severus said with a smile. He found himself doing that around her a lot lately.

Hermione went over to him and leaned up to kiss him. "Go change into your pajama's and meet me back here in 5 minutes, alright?"

Severus nodded and went to change. Hermione went into her private bathroom and changed into her black silk nightdress, hoping he would approve. She was trying not to be nervous, but found she couldn't help it. It had been quite some time since she shared a bed with a man, and even then, it wasn't a man, but a boy.

When Severus returned, exactly 5 minutes later, he was wearing his black silk pajama pants and a black t-shirt that hugged his muscles. Hermione could hardly believe her eyes. Speaking with the calmness she didn't know she had, she told him to get on either side he wanted.

Severus slipped under the covers on the right side of the bed, watching Hermione as she turned back to the vanity to brush her hair. He watched as she unclipped her hair and it fell around her shoulders in beautiful curls. She was wearing a black nightdress that ended just above her knees. She was just as gorgeous as she was the last time she was on stage, and during their date.

Hermione finished brushing out her hair and climbed into bed. She and Severus stared at each other for a moment, before they both leaned in for a kiss. Severus pushed her onto her back as she slipped her arms around his neck. Propping himself up on an elbow, he ran his hand over her body, coming to rest on her silk covered hip. He moved from her mouth to kissing her neck, as he grabbed her bum, making her let out a soft moan.

Severus pulled back to look at her and giving him a smile, she said seductively, "I don't have to be asleep for at least another hour to be able to get enough sleep and get up on time, really."

"Oh? Well, what shall we do for that hour, then?" Severus asked as he bent to kiss her again. His lips worked from her mouth to her jaw. Moving to her earlobe, he sucked it in his mouth and whispered a silencing spell. He leant back away from her to help her pull off her nightdress. Moving it up her body, Severus couldn't help but feel like a teenager again.

After Hermione was completely naked beneath him, he looked at her. She was beautiful. He ran a finger down her body, between her breasts, over her stomach and to the top of her bare mound. He leaned down and sucked a nipple in his mouth, making her gasp. His other hand went to her other breast.

Severus began kissing his way down her body. When he came to her center, he pressed a gentle kiss to her clitoris, making her moan and her hand to fly to his hair. He gently licked her several times, before thrusting his tongue in her, while using his thumb to rub her clitoris. He could hear her breathless whispers begging him not to stop. He switched to using his fingers, focusing on licking and kissing her clitoris, and not long after that he felt her walls clamp down on his fingers as she yelled out his name.

Pulling them out of her, Severus licked them clean, then Hermione pulled him down to her for a kiss. He knew she could taste herself on him. He was surprised when he felt her put her legs around his waist, lining him up with her. He gently thrust into her, determined to go slowly. He couldn't stop the moan that came out of him when he felt her walls around him like velvet. He started sliding in and out of her, while she said his name over and over.

Severus was thankful he had put up a silencing spell, as Hermione was quite vocal. A few thrusts later he felt her walls clamp down around him, and pulling him into his own orgasm with her.

He rolled over to the side of her, panting, trying to catch his breath, when he felt her roll over and put her head on his chest, also panting for breath. He pulled the covers up over them, and they both fell asleep.

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