A full week had passed since Doug had arrived at Hogwarts. He was sure he had figured out what the potion consisted of and had planned to test the antidote on a rat before he tried it on Severus or Hermione. Doug would admit freely that he was ready to leave Hogwarts as Severus became more and more agitated with him – it was still fun to flirt though.
The second day he was there, Doug had asked Hermione to accompany him to the lab for her input. Severus actually growled when she agreed but she just smiled and climbed onto Doug's hand – she paid for it later but that was her goal in the first place.
The third day there, Severus insisted on taking Hermione place in the lab. Doug made comments about Hermione several times trying to get a rouse out of his old professor but quickly learned it was a bad idea when Severus zapped him with his tiny wand.
By the fourth day, Doug had pretty much figured out all the components to Harry potion and started to analyze them all, finally setting the joking and teasing aside to complete his work. He had ran the ingredients together, going through them one by one and was able to figure out what had gone so wrong.
When the fifth day arrived, Doug had started working on the potion that would hopefully set them right. It would take three days to brew completely, which would be tomorrow.
"Are you sure this will work?" Hermione asked Doug
"I am about 95 sure it will but I still want to test it a few times against the initial potion to make sure."
Hermione nodded, "Will you take me back to the house – I need to talk to Severus about a few things."
Doug lowered his hand and allowed Hermione to climb on. On one hand she was happy to be getting back to normal size. On the other, she knew she would probably have to leave Severus quarters and it would be hard for them to be together.
Doug placed her at the door where Severus was already standing with his arms crossed, giving Doug the death look. His expression changed with he noticed her face and wondered what had happened to change her mood so suddenly. She had only been in the lab twenty minutes and was happy when she left.
"Did he do anything to you?" Severus asked, wand twitching in his hand.
"No, no, nothing like that." She said softly, "But we may be back to normal size tomorrow and I'm sure Dumbledore will make me go back to Gryffindor."
"Don't you want to?" he asked confused. He was sure she missed her friends after being stuck in a doll house with him for so long.
"In a way I guess" she said then paused, "But I've grown use to sleeping with you and being around you… things are going to change when we go back to normal.."
Severus nodded and pulled her closer, he was not a man that was experienced in providing comfort but he figured he would try for her, "Do you want it to change at all? I mean, with you being normal size you will be able to date younger wizards."
Hermione shook her head violently, "I don't want another wizard… I'm happy with you."
"Then we will figure out how to make it work. Besides, There is no rules against our relationship with you being consenting age and considered an adult."
"Dumbledore will probably have a fit."
Severus laughed, "The old coot already knows, I can tell by the way he smirks around us."
Hermione blushed at the idea of anyone knowing but she figured she would have to get over it if they were going to try and have an open relationship.
Severus smirked at her blush, "Don't worry, I will figure something out."
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The next day, Doug had completed and successfully tested the potion 15 times on different rats and was now ready to try it on Hermione and Severus.
"I'll go first" Severus volunteered, not wanting Hermione to be the one to suffer the ill effects if something went wrong.
Doug measured out the correct amount in a dropper and had Severus open his mouth. Hermione giggled, making the remark that he looked like a baby bird but quick stopped when she noticed his scowl. The potion was pure white, thick and tasted like mud but within two minutes of drinking it, Severus was back to his normal size and unbelievably happy.
"Alright Hermione, Your turn." Doug stated as he lifted her up and had her open her mouth.
She too was back to normal in a matter of minutes and while she was happy, she was also sad and worried, wondering what Dumbledore would say.
"It seems that I have taught you well." Severus stated
Doug smirked knowing that it was as good as a compliment he was going to get , "Well, I did have a good Professor. Sorry about the flirting but I couldn't resist."
"You were lucky I wasn't normal sized or I would have sent you home in a match box." Severus replied.
"Alright boys" Hermione interrupted, "As funny as it is to watch the both of you, I think it would be a good idea to let Dumbledore know we are back to normal."
"Indeed" Severus replied, grabbing Hermione by the hand. He wanted to make sure Doug understood who she was with.
"Are you come Doug?" Hermione asked
"Yeah, I'll be right up. I just want to clean this up a bit before I leave."
Severus nodded his thanks and took off from the lab. He wanted to take the opportunity to inform Dumbledore of their relationship even though he knew Albus already suspected as much.