Chapter 11
A small glass full of what looked like blood was handed to Hermione seeing the look of suspicion on her face Professor Flitwick squeaked "Don't worry it's only Goblin wine but it's very strong so don't drink it to fast." feeling relief spread through her Hermione took a sip, flavour exploded in her mouth swallowing it quickly she set the glass down on a nearby table. The office hadn't changed very much the only thing that was different was a life sized portrait of Dumbledore snoozing quietly in his frame. Glancing across the room she noticed Snape standing in the shadow of a large grandfather clock, he was staring at her, their eyes met Hermione smiled Snape inclined his head then looked away, sighing she looked away too. Snape set down his glass a headed towards the door noticing the sudden movement Hermione got to her feet to, "Professor" Snape turned hoping against hope that it wasn't who he thought it was "Yes Miss Granger what can I do for you?""I was just coming to wish you a happy Christmas and to thank you for letting me teach the younger years Potions""Well, you're welcome" Snape answered stiffly he made to move away from her but a loud laugh rang out stopping him in his tracks. Professor McGonagall was bent double clutching her stomach and pointing at Hermione and Snape she clearly had had a little to much to drink, "Look, look what there standing under" she squealed. Snape look up and felt his stomach contract, there hanging slightly above his head was a small bunch of mistletoe, he glanced back down at Hermione now rather pink in the face. "Well go on then kiss her Severus" giggled the drunk headmistress, feeling the colour rise to his face he turned to face her "I can't she's my colleague" he swallowed. "You're not getting out of here unless you kiss her Severus" there was a loud click as the door locked itself, Snape's pulse began to race he turned back to face Hermione the silence between them lengthened. Slowly Hermione moved forward, lifting her hand she placed it against his chest, Snape lowered his face to hers their lips touch, fireworks exploded along his nerves sending his mind whirling. Moving his hands he placed them on her waist feeling the soft silk beneath them, the sent of rose petals was filling his head he needed to breath but didn't dare let her go he wanted this moment to last forever. Hermione gently moved her head away from Snape's slightly surprised at what had just happened, looking up her eyes met his she smiled shyly, for a second nothing happened then a his lips curved into a small smile. Letting go of her Snape moved away turning to face the now speechless office, Dumbledore had woken up and was now surveying Snape over his half moon spectacles. "Now Minerva I would like turn in will you please unlock the door" Snape said curtly, Professor McGonagall flicked her wand at the door with a click it opened "Thank you" he said icily and in one swift movement he marched off down the spiral staircase but not before he had given Hermione another small smile.
Slamming the door shut behind him Snape lent breathing heavily against it she'd kissed him she'd fucking kissed him out of her own free will and he'd loved every minuet of it. Sliding down into the floor he placed his head in his hands "It meant nothing" he whispered "she only did it because we were under mistletoe, but she didn't have to do it she could have refused" said a small voice inside his head. "But it still meant nothing" Snape groaned banging the back of his head against the door "Oh for fuck sake just admit that you love her" argued the voice "Just say it, I'm in love with a woman called Hermione Granger say it say it SAY IT screamed the voice inside his head. "I can't I can't I CAN'T" cried Snape "Cowered" said the voice dripping with remorse "cowered, cowered, cowered."
