Severus laid in bed mauling over all the facts he learned from Kingsley and Abby, about Abby's work with the ministry. Hermione was nestled to Severus' chest, he assumed she was asleep. Abby being an agent for the Ministry really wasn't all that surprising, even the fact that Abby was probably some killer hit man really wasn't all that surprising, either. Severus was just happy she was working for the side of the light and hadn't been sucked into the dark arts, with all that she had been through. But, that did pose another problem for Severus. He was going to lose his Potions Professor for the next school year. That is, if he decided not to join on as one of the Ministry leaders. Severus had to admit that it scared him that Abby had herself in such a dangerous job. If he were there he could regulate things a bit and try to keep her safe. But, did he really want to be in such a dangerous job now that he had a wife and kids to think about. Granted, the job wouldn't be as dangerous as when he was a double spy.
Severus jumped when he felt Hermione's hand start rubbing circles on his chest. She looked up at him and smiled.
"I thought you were a sleep," Severus smiled back at Hermione.
"No, I was trying to sleep but I keep thinking about what Abby told us."
"Me too."
Hermione smiled, "I could tell. You were twirling your finger in my hair." Severus always seemed to do that when he and Hermione were lying in bed and he had a lot on his mind. "So, what do you think about everything?"
Severus sat up slightly, bringing Hermione with him, "Well, I guess it doesn't surprise me that Abby is a special agent that could kill us in our sleep."
Hermione smirked, "She's just like you, love. Abby's situation is different from when you were her age, but she's following in your footsteps. Your mum and Albus say that the things that Abby is doing and getting into are remarkably similar to the things you would do. I guess that doesn't surprise me, because you two think exactly alike."
Severus nodded, "Have you thought any about the position Kingsley is offering you and I?"
"A little", Hermione replied unsurely. "What are your thoughts on it?"
"Well, there is a lot to consider. We would be in far more danger, although it wouldn't be anything like when we were fighting the war. We also have to consider our children, we would be putting them in danger as well, but next year all of them will be attending Hogwarts except Ethan and from what Kingsley says we will be living at Hogwarts for the most part if we do accept these positions."
"I think we would actually have more time with the kids if we took these positions," Severus interrupted.
"I know, I was thinking that too. We'd only be working until about six, for the most part. We wouldn't be required to have meals in the Great Hall or hall duties. Not to mention not having to worry about making lesson plans. This job would be far more interesting than teaching would." In the middle of Hermione speaking she had sat up fully and started to fidget.
Severus grinned, "You want to take the Ministry position, don't you?"
Hermione's lip started to twitch and then she grinned, "Gods, yes!" Hermione signed and then made a worried face, "I have a confession to make Severus. I am completely bored." Severus made an odd face and almost started to glare. "No, no! Not with us or our kids. I mean with teaching. Actually, our insane children have kept my boredom at bay. If it wasn't for them blowing up shit all the time I don't know where I'd be. And you, I couldn't imagine living my life without you." Severus grinned here. "But teaching, it's so slow paced and the exact same routine every year. At first it was alright, because fighting the war for seven years had worn me out. But now, I don't know if I can take another year of this boredom, I may go nutters."
"I know what you mean," Severus confessed, "I feel the same way. I do enjoy being Headmaster, but I feel like I need to be doing something else. I'm just worried that I'm getting a little old to be running after criminals."
"Severus, please! Albus could probably chase around criminals and be fine. I think once we get back into shape we will be alright."
"I'm going to need to think about it further, but it appears you are going to take the job?"
"Well, if that's alright with you. I just don't know how much longer I can last at teaching; I can't hex the shit out of students like I can criminals."
Severus snorted and then pulled Hermione to his chest and laid back onto the bed, "If that's what you want, then do it. Why didn't you say something before? You could have always changed careers."
Hermione shrugged, "I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do, but now that the Ministry job is being offered to me, it seems perfect."
"Do you think Potter and Weasley will take the job?"
Hermione nodded, "They are just as bored as I am. I think being able to still live at Hogwarts is going to sway a lot of us into these positions."
Severus nodded and then rolled over, so he was lying on top of Hermione, "I think what's going to sway me is that we would have more time to spend together." He pushed his hips into hers and then ran his hand under her nightgown, causing a throaty moan to emit from Hermione.
"Shit Severus, how do you do that to me?" Hermione moaned. "One minute we are having a normal conversation and then the next you have me randy and ready to jump you."
Severus bent his head down, "Because I'm that good," he breathed into her ear. That set Hermione off; she moaned and crushed her lips to his. She was making fast work on pulling his boxers down. "This night gown is far too annoying," Severus stated as he pulled his lips away from Hermione's mouth and pulled the night gown above her head. By the time her nightgown was off, Hermione had already yanked down Severus' boxers and thrown them into the floor. His erection was already rock hard.
"No foreplay, Severus!" Hermione groaned when Severus' fingers found her clit. She was panting by the time he stopped and positioned himself at her entrance. Severus pushed in slowly and Hermione wrapped her legs around his and her arms around his shoulders.
Severus' pace was slow and loving. As much as Hermione loved his rough side, Severus' gentle and loving side was amazing too. His rhythm stayed slow and easy, drawing out both of their pleasure. He was murmuring loving things into Hermione's ear; how much he loved her and how beautiful she was. Hermione's hands instantly flew into Severus' hair as he started nibbling and biting her collarbone.
"Yes, Sev!" Severus instantly picked up the pace, but he still kept his gentle touch. Hermione wrapped her legs around his waist, sending Severus into a more forceful Rhythm. It only took minutes until Hermione was shrieking her orgasm and Severus pounded his out of Hermione. Severus pushed himself off of Hermione and laid on his side, on the bed. He pulled her to him so that her back was pressed to his chest and he curled his knees under hers so she was snuggly wrapped in his arms.
"I love you," Severus murmured into Hermione's ear as he pulled the comforter over top of them. He grinned when he heard Hermione mumbled something that sounded like 'love you too' as she drifted off to sleep.
The next week it seemed that everyone in the castle was in an extremely good mood. Abby and Matty almost appeared to be lovesick teenagers again. Severus and Hermione found the two a few times snogging outside of their chambers, who knows how far the two would have gotten if they hadn't been interrupted. Hermione and Severus were doing much of the same, except they kept their provocative adventures inside their bedroom after the kids went to sleep. Harry and Ron had a few meetings with Kingsley throughout the week; they were informed of the positions that Kingsley wished for them to take. It seemed that with much discussion with their wives that the two were definitely going to take the job. Hermione had made her final decision to accept the job and informed Kingsley in the middle of the week, Severus was still undecided about his final decision. Remus and Lucius were also offered positions as leaders, like Severus, and the two readily accepted. It seemed they were getting bored with their current jobs as well. Remus would be in charge of Hermione, Harry, and Ron, while Lucius would be in charge of Matty and two other undecided recruits that Kingsley was looking for. It had been decided who would be Abby and Jordan chamber's partner, Draco. Kingsley thought it'd be good to have someone who was experienced with fighting and dueling from the war, so Draco seemed like the logical fit. Kingsley was still waiting on Severus' acceptance to be in charge of those three. Kingsley wasn't really sure what to do if Severus said no.
Severus and Hermione were both sitting behind Severus' desk in the headmaster's office; Severus had enlarged his chair so they both could sit in it. Hermione was grading papers and Severus was grading Abby's seventh year potion's assignment, because she had been called to the Ministry several hours ago. The office was extremely quiet as Severus and Hermione worked, until a crash came from the fireplace and a loud buzzing sounded in the air. They both jerked their heads to the direction of the fireplace; Abby jumped up off the floor and was looking around franticly. It appeared she had been pushed through the fireplace.
"Abby?" Severus asked curiously and stood up from his seat. Just as he was about to take a step, Kingsley stepped out of the floo.
"Did she make it through? Where's Abby," Kingsley asked out of breath. Jordan Chambers stepped out from behind him.
"There she is!" Jordan was obviously relieved as he pointed to Abby. Abby was clutching onto the chair she had knocked over when she crashed into the office and was still looking around franticly. She looked like a crazy person.
"What's going on?" Severus asked, starting to get annoyed.
"No! Stay calm, Severus! That's why we brought her here!" Kingsley replied urgently.
"What?" The confusion was written all over Severus' face, he looked at Hermione and she appeared to be confused as well and was starring at Abby.
"Abby is out of her mind," Jordan said quickly.
"No I'm not!" Abby bellowed and flung her arm, sending a curse that narrowly Jordan missed. "Fuck!" Abby threw her hands up and more hexes shot at the ceiling. Magic was literally pouring off of her. Any movement was causing hexes to fly from her and the humming sound emitting from Abby was as loud as it had ever been. The air was so thick with magic it was starting to choke everyone.
"What's happening?" Severus had to yell over the buzzing sound.
"Abby's magic has gone out of control!" Kingsley shouted back. "It's never been this bad before! Usually once she calms down Abby can control it, but we can't get her calmed back down!" Abby was panting by this point and slouched against the wall and sat on the floor by the window.
The first thing Severus did was flicked his wand and opened the window. They would all choke to death if he didn't. "Hermione, go get me the purple calming draught out of my bathroom in the Headmasters chambers!" Hermione quickly let the room and then Severus turned to Jordan and Kingsley, "Mr. Chambers go retrieve Matty from their chambers in the dungeons and Kingsley contact Healer Bronson and tell him he is needed." Both did as they were told. Severus turned back to Abby and looked at her overall appearance. She was still in the Ministry robes and it was obvious she had been in battle. Whatever Abby's magic was doing Severus had never seen before. Sounds and a white color were admitting from Abby, Severus was slightly afraid to touch her.
"Severus! I have the potion!" Hermione yelled over the buzzing, thrusting the potion into his hand. Severus walked over to Abby and knelt down in front of her. Abby had her eyes closed and they jerked open when she felt Severus' presence. Abby had stopped looking around franticly and was holding eye contact with Severus.
"Abby, I have a calming draught for you," Severus said softly.
"No!" Abby's eyes were starting to get frantic again. Severus reached over and cupped Abby's face with his hand.
"Feel how calm I am, love," Severus said softly, willing all his calmness to be passed through Abby. Severus and Abby still held the connection that Talon had given them so many years ago. Abby's eyes locked back with Severus' just in time for Jordan, Matty, Kingsley, and Healer Bronson to rush into the room. Severus had managed to push the calming draught to Abby's lip and she started to drink it, her eyes closed as the potion poured down her throat.
"Abby!" Matty yelled. Abby's eyes flew back open, but Severus could see the calming draught was already taking effect. He had given her the same calming draught he would give her as a teenager, when she was having all those problems with nightmares and her emotions.
"Hold on, Matty," Severus said calmly, still holding eye contact with Abby. "Abby, what happened?"
"I don't know it's never been like this before," Abby replied sluggishly. The potion was taking effect quickly. "It's never been this out of control before. It's almost like I'm high when it happens."
"What do you mean?"
"My magic." Abby's eyes fluttered shut and her breathing slowed. The buzzing sound had dropped considerably and there was only a little light emitting from her now.
"Matty, you should take her back to your chambers and let Healer Bronson check her over."
"Jordan, go with them and inform them of what was going on when this came about," Kingsley add. Jordan nodded and followed Healer Bronson and Matty. Matty had picked Abby up into his arms and carried her to the fireplace.
"What in the hell was that?" Severus almost yelled when the four had left the room.
"Why don't you and Hermione have a sit and I will explain everything," Kingsley suggested.
Severus huffed and grabbed Hermione's hand, leading her back over to the enlarged chair. He wrapped his arm around her and then raised an eyebrow at Kingsley, waiting for him to continue.
"For a while now Abby's magic has been a little…wonky?" Kingsley started. "I don't really know how else to put it. It seems that when Abby gets overly excited and her adrenaline is flying high her magic goes off the charts. Light shines off Abby, there's a loud buzzing sound, and sometimes she can't think straight. Tonight is the first night I saw her shooting off spells without meaning to. Usually, Abby can get it under control once she realizes her magic is getting out of control. But, tonight was different."
"How so?" Hermione asked.
"Well, we had a raid tonight. I was tipped off on a group of Wizards that were practicing dark magic and planned on using it on innocent muggles, so Jordan, Abby, and a few Auror's helped me take them down. The raid became pretty intense, considerable amounts of my Auror's were sent to St. Mungo's. At one point I saw Abby battling three wizards, before Jordan got over to her. So needless to say, Abby's Adrenaline was running high. Her magic was literally zapping people by the time the raid was finished. The remaining Auror's were afraid to go near her. I think that made Abby angry, feeding into her magic that was already getting out of control. Jordan got her back to the Ministry and into my office; by the time I got there Abby was the way she was when I pushed her through the floo. Jordan said Abby was pacing franticly and he wasn't even sure if Abby comprehended what he was saying. He couldn't get too close because Abby was accidently zapping him."
"Why wasn't Abby zapping Severus when he got near her and touched her, before giving her the calming draught."
"As we all know, Severus can calm Abby down. I took a chance and just hopped Severus was in a calm mood when we got here. Their connection helps a great deal. I'm surprised this didn't happen when Severus and Abby and Matty and Abby were fighting, because Abby didn't really seem to be happy then."
"Is this why you want me to be leader of Abby's group? To keep Abby in check?" Severus asked curiously.
"Partially, yes, but that's not the entire reason. Whether or not you were to be leader of Abby's group was never the reason I wanted to hire you as one of the leaders. You're the best at this time of job, Severus. You being able to keep Abby in check is a plus. Whether you take the position or not, which I hope you do, Abby will still need help learning to keep her magic in control. I can't help her with that, she is far more powerful than I ever was. I believe she will need assistance from you and Albus."
Severus nodded, "Agreed, I will contact Albus in the morning. Abby will sleep well into tomorrow morning. As where the job stands, I have a lot to think about."
Review please! I know it's been a few weeks, sorry! Just got caught up in life I guess. Please review if you're reading, thanks!
