Chapter 7: Memories
Hermione was startled out of her reverie when she felt two arms snake around her waist. She stiffened until she heard a soothing voice "What are you thinking of love?"
"Right now I am thinking how much I love you and how good it feels when you hold me." She stated simply, closing her eyes and leaning more fully into her husband's embrace.
Severus chucked. He tightened his arms around her, drawing her almost impossibly closer. Her back and his chest were now touching. Hermione sighed, and let her head fall back against his shoulder.
After a few minutes of blissful silence, she said softly, "I was thinking back to our wedding night, and I remember the complete romantic atmosphere to it all. Who knew that the feared potions master – bat of the dungeons – could be so romantic?"
Severus grumbled good-naturally, "I blame you. I was never like this until I met you."
"Sure you were. I seem to remember someone having a big soft spot for one Lily Evans." Hermione teased. Feeling him stiffen and start to pull away, she hurredly put her hands over his and turned around. "I'm sorry, Severus. I had no right to bring it up. I now how much she meant to you…" she trailed off.
"No, Hermione, it's alright. I…" he trailed off.
Mentally he shook himself. "I'm sorry, Hermione. I love you so much. I guess the wound is still feels fresh. But on another note," a mischievous smirk played upon his face, "I do remember a certain Gryffindor showing a sneaky yet lovable – and slightly arousing – side on our wedding night."
"I blame that on you, you sneaky Slytherin. If I became a sex fiend in bed, I hold you to blame."
A bigger smirk began to play upon her husband's face.
"Oh, wipe that smirk off your face…" she trailed off as Severus chuckled lightly before cupping her face gently between his hands and lowering his mouth to meet hers.
There was no talking for a long time after that. They just reacquainted themselves to each other. Amongst gasps and moans, the two played out their wedding night once again, and remembered.
A note from the author:
Dear readers: I am sorry for the shortness of this chapter. While I am good at writing fluff, I am still working on getting comfortable with anything deeper (aka smuttier) than that. Please feel free to add/send me any suggestion. Also, feel free to let your imagination soar. Keep in mind however, that I do not own these characters. This is purely fiction and for fun. Thanks!
