Chapter 10- First Move

It was saddening, watching Karen leave. It was much different from the first time. Teddy had come with her, making me smile at his laughter. He had never seen a baby before. Teddy was only three years old, just barely. I was sad to have forgotten his birthday. I put Karen into her arms, watching both reactions. A smile graced her face and Karen made a few happy noises. That was good enough for me, though I still had that weird nagging feeling in the back of my mind. It was new and I didn't like it.

After saying our goodbyes I left the headmaster without a word and headed straight towards the dungeons. I knew what I had to do and for some reason I wasn't nervous.

Snape was grading papers, first year essay's it looked like. I pushed open the door, aware of having just broken through every ward he had up around his rooms. He was so startled that he dropped his quill and made a smaller noise that I couldn't identify. He looked wary when he saw me.

"I've been thinking about what Harry told me. You never told me anything. You just made me think I had all the information I needed and then you just set up your life without me. What happened to being soulmates?"

He opened his mouth to speak but I held up a hand and walked over behind his desk to where he sat. I wasn't going to stop until he understood exactly what I wanted. If I knew what I wanted.

"That was your biggest error. Another was assuming I could never grow to care about you as a friend. I hated you for so long, this was difficult for both of us. I had no idea what was going on and I didn't want to know. I'm sorry for that. I really am."

A look of pain crossed his face, and then he suddenly reached out and took my hand. He just held it, as if it were a piece of gold. I understood him better for a second and realized what I was doing. I was thinking again. I could have what Harry had; I just had to take it. It was here right in front of me. He eyes looked up at mine and I felt awed to see what was there.

I moved closer, just a little, until I was leaning over him, and inches from his face. My breath quickened and when he tried to stand up I pressed my lips against him in a bruising kiss.

He made the most erotic sound and gripped my waist, kissing me back with something identical to desperate need.

My hands gripped his shoulders tightly, my lips moving against his warmth like it was what I needed to survive. I parted my lips and he traced my bottom lip with his tongue, sending delicious shivers down my spine.

He tore away from me and took ten steps back, staring at me in shock and want. I was breathing heavily and subconsciously put my hand to my lips.

I couldn't ever remember ever having felt that much happiness in my life. He stared at me, with his shocked expression until he couldn't stand the silence.

"You should leave."

"No." I whispered without hesitation. I couldn't leave after that kiss. Was he insane? Why did he want me to leave? Was he really that convinced that I didn't want him? It was surprising to me too, I guess.

"Don't you have a daughter to watch?" He standing ten paces away from me, tense and avoiding looking at me directly.

I took one step at a time. He didn't notice I was coming closer until I was right in front of him, with a sad smile on my face. It felt so wonderful to smile at him. Better than almost anything.

"No, Dumbledore arranged for someone to take care of her. I'll be visiting her this weekend."

He tried to move away from me, but I gripped his arm tightly. "I'm not going anywhere and we're going to talk about what just happened."

He looked pained, "I don't see what there is to talk about." He said stiffly.

I gave him a look, "Plenty! I know I just said we could be friends, but that was because I just wasn't sure about anything. I- a lot has happened these past two years. I just wanted to be sure about what I was feeling." I paused when he looked ready to move, and tightened my hold on his arms. "I'm sure about them now. I want you and I want to be happy. I deserve it...and so do you."

"I'll go for now, but I'll be back. Okay?"

He didn't know what to say so he nodded. I hesitated, but then brushed my lips against his, relishing in the tingles of pleasure traveled through my body. How could such an innocent touch do that?

He stiffened, but then relaxed as if he couldn't even help it. Maybe he couldn't. I pressed one more kiss to his lips before pulling back. His expression was unreadable but his eyes burned with want and happiness.

I should bring that look about more often.

"I'll see you soon." I said softly and walked calmly out the door. On the inside my mind was racing.

The walk back to the common room was a blur and Harry was suddenly right in front of me. Maybe it was my bruised lips that gave me away.

"You've been kissed!" Harry said accusingly. I nodded, a smile breaking out on my face. Ron was somewhere in the common room playing chest, I could hear his curse words of victory, and Malfoy was seated two feet away from us. He looked content, but his eyes never strayed from Harry. I'd have to pay more attention to that next time.

"Severus?" Harry demanded and I nodded, startled at hearing his first name so easily. I should probably try using his first name before jumping him when he least expects it.

"He didn't really know what to say to me. So I told him I'd be back soon. I think he needed some time to think."

Harry nodded, approving of my logical thinking. He moved to sit back next to Malfoy, interlacing their long fingers. Would I ever have that?

"Harry…you've never really told me how you and Malfoy got together." I said, smiling at them hopefully. I was actually very curious, especially when Harry flushed red to the roots of his hair. I turned to Malfoy, with an eyebrow raised.

"It was after the first Slytherin vs. Gryffindor game of the year. I saw him go into the locker room to shower alone and I was going to prank him. Die his hair green, I think. But once I got there…he was…Harry hun…do you remember what you were doing?"

Harry was red and looking down at his feet, "Nothing." He mumbled.

"Oh you were doing something." Malfoy said, his hand gripped Harry's thigh. I kinda of figured what he'd been doing, but Malfoy seemed to enjoy making him squirm.

"Draco!" Harry exclaim, because his hand was really on his thigh any longer.

"What were you doing… I just can't remember precisely…"

"I was wanking…alright!"

Malfoy grinned widely, surveying the room of complete silence with a satisfied look. I giggled despite myself. Really how had I missed that Harry could be pressure like that? Maybe it was just a Malfoy thing.

"Well anyway he was…you know and I walked in the shower room as he was doing it and he wasn't being shy about it. He thought he was alone." His face lit up in a feral grin. "I hide behind the far wall so I could see him but he couldn't see me. He was a real picture, though it wasn't till later that I realized I wanted him. I moaned really loudly and he didn't notice… so I screamed his name and moaned again. He heard it that time…what did you do then Harry?"

Harry was beside himself with embarrassment. "I said your name." he whispered mournfully, avoiding Ron's gaze in particular.

"And then…" Malfoy prompted, his hand moving back to Harry's thigh.

"I…came…" Harry choked out in a barely audible voice. Me? I was trying to hold back laughter. It was too funny to imagine that…without the naked Harry involved of course.

"I came out from behind the wall and said, 'Potter I think you made a mess.' Then I ran out of there as fast I could. Two days later I shoved him into a broom closet and kissed him. I guess you can figure out what happened next." Malfoy finished looking quite happy with himself, while Harry looked miserable. Ron looked a little green, but not angry.

I burst into laughter and Harry huffed.

"Okay, that's enough 'Mione."

I didn't stop laughing and Malfoy was joining in.

"Hermione!" Harry said sternly.

We both kept laughing until I heard a weird smacking sound. I opened my eyes and wiped away my tears of laughter to see Harry kissing Malfoy furiously. It was obvious he was angry and embarrassed, but he was still kissing him like he might float away. Everyone else turned away as if they were used to it, but I stared trying to pin what was tugging at my heart.

Not jealousy, but something else. Maybe it had to do with us all being in a soul bond.

"Alright I'll talk to you guys tomorrow." Neither of them resurfaced to bid me goodbye and I just waved to Ron before heading up to bed. I had classes tomorrow and Potions first thing. I should be well rested for that.

A/N:I wish I could have uploaded over the weekend, but the servers were down. :( But they're up again and here is the lastest. I am so nervous about the timing of this. I felt it was right for this chapter but the set up seemed strange, but it came out this way everytime I tried to right it. I hope you guys like it and the next chapter should expand more on Severus's reaction. Oh, and I hope none of you were bothered by the Draco and Harry conversation. That will be as graphic as they go. Reviews would be awesome, though I am so shocked I've gotten this many over barely ten chapter!