*I am so sorry it has taken so long to update. Things are quite busy here at the moment. I graduate college in less than a year! Also I have been busy sending out query letters to agents, hopefully someone will like my novel! I promise I have not forgotten about my beloved OTP, and I am going to make a real attempt at updating more often and with longer chapters, I am hoping once summer break starts and I won't have to cart my daughter back and forth to school it will free up some of my time. Thank you for the reviews everyone! 3 *

"I will never get used to that." Hermione frowned as she let go of Severus, and looked around. She furrowed her brow as she realized where they were. "Diagon Alley? Really?" She turned and raised her eyebrow. Severus rolled his eyes and took her gently by the elbow.

"Yes, Ms. Snark, Diagon Alley." Severus replied.

"Like I haven't been here a million times." Hermione sighed. "I'm sorry; it's just that I'm…"

"In a foul mood?" Severus interjected.

"Yes." Hermione looked away, she felt terrible for the way she was acting.

"We all have our days." Severus replied as they continued to walk.

"What are we doing here?" Hermione asked as he continued to urge her forward.

"I have something that I must pick up. I ordered it some time ago." He paused as an elderly woman walked in front of them.

"Wow…you brought me along while you run errands, how very…romantic." Hermione rolled her eyes and Severus smirked.

"You're very endearing when you are prickly." Severus seemed to quicken his pace, as they approached a small café. "Sit here, and wait for me."

"Now you're leaving me? You really know how to woo a girl." Hermione put her hands on her hips and raised her eyebrow.

"Please, just do as I ask. I will not be gone long." Severus pointed to the chair behind her. Hermione huffed audibly and sat down, crossing her arms across her chest. She watched as he disappeared into the bustle of the crowd. Bouncing her foot she watched the faces as everyone passed by her, growing more irritated as the time ticked by. She was about to go look for him when she saw him working his way back through the crowd towards her. "It's about bloody time!" She cried as she stood up, "What took you so long?"

"I have something for you." Severus gestured to his left, and two people walked out from behind him. Hermione's jaw dropped as she looked at her mother and father.

"How?" Hermione asked as tears brimmed in her eyes. Her parents darted towards her pulling her into an embrace.

"I spent several weeks in Australia undoing your handiwork. I thought it would be a nice surprise for you." Severus shrugged. Hermione reluctantly pulled away from her parents and embraced him.

"Thank you." She whispered into his hair.

"It was my pleasure." Severus responded. "Go on and spend some time with them, I will meet you back at school."

"Oh it's not necessary for you to go." Mrs. Granger interjected as Hermione pulled away from Severus. "You have been so kind to us, please accompany us. I am going to make a big meal to celebrate." Severus looked to Hermione who was smiling, her face hopeful.

"It would be my pleasure." Severus replied.

"It's all set then." Mr. Granger smiled as he gripped Severus' shoulder firmly. "Let's go on then, shall we?" He turned and was speaking to Hermione, who nodded.

Dinner was great and full of stories on both sides; Hermione seemed to smile the entire day. As the sun began to set Hermione made mention of getting back to the school soon, they both had duties to get back to. Mrs. Granger made them both promise to return soon, and they both agreed. Severus and Hermione walked out of her childhood home.

"It's amazing they were able to repurchase the old house." Hermione shook her head.

"Yes, well, it only took gentle nudging of the muggles who bought it to sell it." Severus replied. Hermione raised her eyebrow.

"Gentle nudging? What did you do, Severus?"

"I spoke to them." He replied simply.

"Of course you did." Hermione shook her head in obvious disbelief.

"I did."

"And no magic was required then?" Hermione smirked.

"Perhaps a small amount." Severus smiled.

"Thank you, for everything. Today was fantastic, truly." Hermione slipped her hand into his and gave a gentle squeeze.

"It was the least I could do, Hermione; after all you gave me my life."

"No, the least you could do was nothing. This means more to me than I could ever explain."

"I could never sit and do nothing, when you are in need of anything." He replied as they turned a corner, making their way to a secluded alley.

"You mean more to me than I could ever explain." Hermione whispered as they stopped walking and turned towards one another.

"The feeling is mutual. Shall we apparate?" Hermione replied by wrapping her arms around his waist. In an instant they were standing by Hagrid's hut. They began walking towards the castle.

"I wonder what tomorrow will bring." Hermione laughed.

"Perhaps a better hair day?" Severus smirked and touched the bouncing curl. Hermione blushed and lowered her head as she attempted to smooth the curl again.

"I had nearly forgotten about that. Do you mean to tell me it's been sticking up all day?" She looked up at Severus, who was still smiling.

"It has." He nodded, Hermione rolled her eyes.

"I thought you said you liked my hair." Hermione shoved him slightly.

"I do." Severus nodded.

"I cannot believe Severus Snape is teasing me right now." Hermione laughed. "But I like it, so don't stop."

"You may regret that statement." He replied as they walked into the castle.

"We'll see." Hermione shrugged. Severus stopped walking, and Hermione followed suit.

"This is where I leave you, seeing on how our private rooms are so very far away from one another."

"Thank you again." Hermione shuffled her foot. "I am going to apologize to Neville tomorrow."

"I think that's a fine idea." Severus nodded, and took her hand. "Until tomorrow then." He kissed her hand.

"I will see you tomorrow, Severus. Goodnight."

"Goodnight." Severus replied. Hermione began to walk down the corridor; Severus remained where he was watching her. When she reached the end and started to turn to the left, she paused, looked back at him and smiled widely. He nodded his head in return and Hermione continued on her way.