It was the half term holiday and Hermione was in the middle of marking the Hufflepuff fifth year's common antidotes homework. She looked up briefly when Severus entered the room, his wand in one hand, a pile of homework in the other. His wand was magically holding up two mugs of steaming hot chocolate. He set one down in front of his assistant and sat at his desk. Her brow was furrowed in concentration, her eyes darting back and forth on the pages. She dipped her quill in the red marking ink ready to write an 'E' on the corner, when Severus said, "Hermione?"
"Hmm?" She said, not looking up from the parchment.
"Your name."
"Yes, Severus. My name. I'm very aware that I have a name. Hermione Jean Granger." She looked back down to the marking, writing a 'T' on Adam Lilley's work.
"I don't like it." He said as she finished the last sheet.
"Oh, charming."
"It doesn't suit you."
"Which part?"
"Granger."
He walked away to his quarters, leaving Hermione stunned.
"Severus Snape you get here right now, or I will personally blow that door up!" She yelled.
He opened the door a crack. "Let me in." She instructed. He stepped aside. His walls were stacked with books. His bed was ornate and black, with velvety covers. He had a desk, an armchair and a door, which she presumed was his bathroom.
"Why don't you think Granger is a good surname?"
"Because. It should be different. Your last name should be Snape."
She was stunned. He had basically just asked her to marry him.
"Hermione Granger, will you-will you marry me?"
He got on one knee, and pulled a small black box, containing a silver ring. Simple and elegant.
Tears were streaming down her face. After her nasty brake up with Ron, she hadn't known what to do. Until now.
"Yes. I will."
She hugged him tightly before he pulled her face up in front of his. He kissed her passionately.
"You really are beautiful, you know." He whispered.
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AN: that is the last chapter before the Epilogue. Review what you think of the story so far, and what was your favourite part?