Secret Ingredient

Severus tidied the shop while Hermione looked at the gift items by the door.

Severus surrepetiously watched her. His eyes darted to her left hand which, with a shock of pleasure, he noted was bare.

Hermione turned around as Severus walked over to her. "These," Severus handed her a black box tied with a dark green ribbon, "are your mother's favorites."

"You can't possibly know that. You've never met her!"

"Of course I have. She comes in here every Thursday."

Hermione watched as he locked the shop door behind them. "Severus, what do you put in your chocolates?"

Severus smirked.

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Well, apparently, I can't count. This was originally 11 chapters but since you've all been such wonderful reviewers, there will be a special bonus tomorrow. Thank you all for reading and reviewing!