Truly Madly Deeply

A/N: last chap was sorta difficult to write, but I made it through!

Chapter 13

I woke to Severus' hair tickling my breast, and his hot breath on my stomach. I looked outside. It was still dark out, so that means it was still before 6 AM. I carefully lifted Severus' head off my body an placed it next to me. He didn't wake when I moved his arms either. I got out of bed, and almost fell back onto it. Pain shot through my body when I lifted myself up. I guess you have to pay double on the first night. I gritted my teeth and walked to my bathroom- as slowly as I could while still moving. I quickly swallowed a pain potion and relaxed my muscles as the pain went away. Not having to get undressed, I took a hot shower and let the water soothe me. When I was clean, I got out and wrapped a towel around my head and body, and headed for my wardrobe. I decided to wear the green and grey dress, the dress I was wearing when I recieved my first kiss from Severus. I looked at myself in my mirror. I didn't look any different, but I felt older somehow, more womanly. I decided to act more womanly too. Instead of walking fast, like I had to do to get to all of my classes, I walked slower and took longer strides. I found that my hips swayed more. I smiled slightly. I had a big bum and hips to sway, so why not? I left my rooms and sat on the couch. Soon, I heard Severus calling my name.

"Yes Severus?"

"Would come here?"

I got up and walked to his room. He was standing in front of the window, looking out across the lake. It was all fake of course, but he enjoyed looking at it none the less. I stood behind him and wrapped my arms around his waist. He placed his hands over mine. He was wearing the bottoms I had given him the night we got drunk.

"I think I will charm this window to look out on the Forbidden Forest."

"Oh really?" I asked, gently kissing his shoulder. "And why is that?"

He turned his head to look at me, then looked back out the window. "You see a many strange creatures come to the edge of the forest at night. I think you will enjoy the specimens."

"Sounds good to me," I said, resting my head against his back. "I love animals."

"Good, you will see your fill." He turned around and kissed me. "I see you are wearing something special."

I nodded. "After last night, I decided to wear this."

"How... Slytherin." I smiled against his chest.

"Get dressed you fool," I said to him. "I have to go see Candy before she leaves and we must go to breakfast."

"Why?"

"I must sign a certain bid, remember?"

"Oh, that is right. Just one moment." He walked to his bathroom, showered quickly, and got dressed. I had to wait only ten minutes.

"Hurry up Sev," I said jokingly. "Candy will be 80 by the time we get there."

He poked his head out of the steamy bathroom, a toothbrush in his hand and toothpaste in the other.

"Madam, for speaking to me that way, you shall be punished. I think a few good whippings shall be sufficient."

"You think so? Well, I believe I may need more."

He almost dropped his toothbrush. I laughed as he shut shut the door a little harder than necessary. I heard him chuckling over the running water.

I sat patiently on the corner of his bed until he walked out. He slipped his shoes on before we headed out the door. He went to the Great Hall, and I went to Ravenclaw Tower. As I walked inside the Common Room, Candy was sitting in the closest chair to the door. There was a large bag sitting next to her.

"Hey," I said as I sat down.

"There is no point for you to sit down. I will be leaving in a few minutes. I was supposed to be in Hogsmeade ten minutes ago."

"I'm sorry," I said as I stood back up. "I had to wait for Severus. I let him sleep in."

"That's ok." She stood up as well. "Write to me if anything exciting happens."

"Like?"

She smiled slyly. "You know, anything."

I smiled big. "Ok, I have something for you right now."

"Wait, I know. You finally had sex."

"Finally? What you mean by that?"

She laughed as she hugged me. "I decided a while ago I was going to tell you when you lost yours, and you did. I lost mine forever ago."

I playfully slapped her. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"I did, so quit your bitching." I laughed and hugged her again. "I should be going."

"Of course," I said sorrowfully. I walked down to the doors with her, and I watched her walk down the road to the gates. I finally headed to the Great Hall when she apparated.

I sat down by myself at the Ravenclaw table and waited for the owl carrying Severus' bid. It flew from the rafters not long after I sat down. I took the letter and opened it. There it was, Fudge stating he approved of our marriage. I signed it quickly and tied it to the owls foot. I gave her a piece of my toast before she flew off. I looked up at Severus and smiled. He nodded back. I ate my breakfast in silence, and left to head back to our rooms when I was finished. Severus got up a few seconds after I did, so we walked down to the dungoens together.

"Will I still graduate? Since I missed a few weeks?"

"I'm sure Albus will still pass you. You missed those weeks for a good reason."

I nodded. "I hope so."

He breathed in a deep breath and let it out slowly. "Albus is also announcing marriages tonight, in case any of the students want to attend to them."

"You mean other students have chosen mates already?"

"I think those few consist of students that have gone steady for a few months."

I laughed. "Poor sods."

"We could have been them Desiree."

"No, it couldn't have been. We will love each other. Them, they know nothing of love."

"And you do?"

"That came out wrong," I laughed. I laced my fingers with his. "I have had few crushes, and fewer boyfriends. I think I know when I really like someone."

He smiled. "I feel the same way. Since I have not had any boyfriends however..." I laughed.

"You're right. You have had man friends," I joked.

"Damn straight." I snorted.

"Gay does not fit you Severus, and I'm glad it doesn't because I would have to fight off so many men with a baseball bat." He laughed. "You really need to laugh more," I said, becoming more serious. "I love listening to it, and it suites you."

"I'm sure living with you will make me laugh more than I have my entire life put together," he said sarcasticly. I placed my head on his shoulder for a brief second, then stood straight again.

"Do people think I am hermit?"

"Why do you ask?"

"Well, because I haven't went to class in like forever and all I do is go to the Great Hall. People are probably thinking naughty thoughts."

He laughed and hugged me. "Desiree, no one thinks you are a hermit. Dumbledore did tell everyone what we went through, so they know you wouldn't be going to class. Don't worry about it."

I nodded. He said the password and we walked inside. I started a fire in the fireplace and sat down on the couch. Severus grabbed a book and sat on the other side of the couch. He spread his long legs and patted the area between his thighs. I scooted to him and rested between his legs. I leaned back so my back was against his chest. He placed his head on my shoulder and opened the book infront of me. Then he began to read. It was a potions recipe book. There was potions I didn't even know exsisted. I eagerly asked him questions about each one, and he told me extra information about them. Hours had passed as we discussed the thick book.

"Severus, you have to teach me. Teach me how to make some of these, and I can help you with the potions for the Hospital Wing."

"I don't know Des, some of these are dangerous."

"Please? I'll be carefull."

"No, we had better not risk it."

"Well then, how about we brew the not dangerous ones, the ones we can use later."

"I suppose." I smiled and leaned back against him again. I was content to feel him breathing beneath me.

"When are we going to the Great Hall?"

"Soon."

"Good. I want to see everyone's faces when the Headmaster tells them we are to be wed. I will be one superior bitch. It will be great."

He laughed, but stopped. "Aren't you afraid of being made fun of?"

"Me? No, because 1: I will be married to you. And 2: if they are stupid enough to, I'll kick their ass. No one messes with me," we laughed together.

"So, do you want to head down to our entertainment?"

"Hell yes." I got up and waited until he was situated to leave. We were walking down the chilly corridor when I just thought of something.

"Severus, I know how we can stir up more commotion."

"Coming from you, I don't know if I want to hear it. Especially when you have that look in your eyes."

I rolled my eyes and said, "Ok, instead of splitting up when we get to the Great Hall, how about you walk me to my seat, and I'll kiss you before you head up to The Head Table." I laughed evilly. "It's perfect."

He raised his eyebrow. "I haven't been this... mischievous since I was a teenager. You are a bad influence on me."

"Oh please, there is no such thing as a bad influence on your person," I laughed. "Besides, naughty boys are always sexier."

He rolled his eyes and I smiled deeply. "I am not a boy."

"I know, I should've said men shouldn't have I?"

"Yes, you should have." He opened the doors to the Great Hall. No one looked at us, but when someone spotted Severus and I holding hands, and him walking me to my table... that's different. Every single head was turned, and I bet every mouth in those heads were open. I wanted to laugh, and a snort escaped me. Severus looked at me funny and I shook my head. I stopped when I got to my usual seat, and I turned to Severus. I slowly tipped my head up and kissed him lightly. I heard a few people asking 'what the fuck?' I pulled away, but Severus' face was still close to mine. He pecked me quickly and I smiled. He walked away, as students followed him with their eyes. I looked up Ravenclaw table. Everyone was looking at me, their mouths gaped and their faces as white as snow.

"Shut your mouths," I said, "You lot look like fish." They all shut their mouths with a snap. I giggled and looked up at Dumbledore, but I heard somone yelling my name.

"Desiree! Desiree Costello!" It was the Malfoy Spawn.

"Yea?" I yelled back.

"What the fuck was that about? Need a higher grade in potions?"

"Watch your mouth Malfoy, you could seriously get into trouble."

He stood up. "Shut the fuck up Costello, you can't do anything to me." I stood up as well, and I got out of my seat. I headed for the Slytherin table. I saw his eyes flash fear for a minute.

"DESIREE!" Severus bellowed. I stopped and turned to look at Severus. His face was angry.

I turned back to Malfoy. "You had better thank him later becasue you were just about to get your ass kicked infront of everyone. And by a girl." I turned on my heel and walked back to my table. Malfoy left. I sat down again and looked at Dumbledore again. He was standing, and clearing his throat. The Hall became silent as I waited for him to make his speech.

"Students, there will be weddings next week. If you want to attend to any of them, you are welcome to do so. They will be held on the grounds outside." He then began to list off names. "Harry Potter to Ginny Weasley. Seamus Finnigan to Hermione Granger. Logan Anderson to Hannah Abbott. Mitchell Bassic to Helena Ports. Severus Snape to Desiree Costello. Enjoy your meal." He then sat down and food weighed the tables down again, like usual. The Hall, however, was a lot louder than usual. I sat for a few minutes, not hungry at all. I stood up and left, not going to the dungeons, but outside. I didn't look to see if Severus was following me. I walked outside and sat beneath a tree. It was starting to get dark out, and the air was a warm breeze. It felt good on my shoulders and back. I leaned against the tree's trunk and I closed my eyes. I guess I dozed off because when I woke up, the sky was black and I heard someone screaming my name franticly.

"Severus?" I asked into the night.

"Desiree?" he answered back. "Where are you?"

"I'm by a big tree." I heard running and I seen Severus running towards me. He stopped when he got to me, then pulled me to my feet.

He crushed me in a hug and then lifted my head to look at him. "I have been looking everywhere for you. I thought something happened to you."

"Nothing happened, I just dozed off is all." He hugged me again and we sat on the ground. I layed on the soft, thick grass, and he layed beside me.

"There are so many stars," I said quietly.

"Yes," he loosly held my hand. Just looking up at the many stars in the sky made me think of one of my favorite songs. I haven't listened to muggle music in a long time, so I only remembered a verse or so.

I soflty began to sing. "I'll be your dream, I'll be your wish, I'll be your fantasy. I'll be your hope, I'll be your love. Be everything that you need. I'll love you more with every breath. Truly Madly Deeply Do. I want to stand with you on a mountain, I want to bathe with you in the sea, I wanna lay like this forever, until the sky falls down on me. And when the stars are shining, brightly in the velvet sky. I'll make a wish send it to heaven. Then make you cry. That's all I remember."

"It was beautiful."

"That was my favorite song ever. You should listen to it. I'll have to conjure up a CD player or something."

"That would be nice," he whispered, then rolled over so he was facing me. He lightly kissed my mouth, and I kissed him back.

"Is it wise to be doing this here?" I asked jokingly.

"You are right." I scooted closer to him anyways, and snuggled into his robes. I felt his chest rumble as he chuckled and placed his head on top of mine. This was no big deal. We have slept outside together, the only difference was that we weren't trapped.

A/N: next chap, we get married! Yay! oh, and the song that was briefly sung is called truly madly deeply by savage garden. my all time fav song, its very beautiful listen to it