I think I just may kill someone if I'm not able to get back to a 'normal' routine soon. I'm fairly positive Poppy is stalking me. Every time I've gone to do something physical, Poppy pops out of nowhere and harasses me until I give in and go rest. I think Severus is just as bad. He refuses to let me partake in any training and I'm fairly positive he's only been coming and sleeping with me in the 'infirmary' so I won't get out of bed and come looking for him. Albus and Lucius have been helpful, they talked Severus into letting me brew potions.
Luckily, this horrid week is almost over and Poppy said it'd be alright if I started training again tomorrow. Neither she nor Severus looked too happy about it, but they know I'm going crazy just sitting around. Harry, Ron, and Draco seem glad to have me up and around, apparently Severus has turned into 'Professor Snape' during training hours.
"I wish I could bring Hannah here", Ron said scowling, watching Harry and Ginny cuddle on the couch. Ginny, Harry, Ron, Draco, and I are sitting in the downstairs study. Ever since the meeting last week, we can use the house freely. We're having a get together with the rest of the inner circle tomorrow that should be interesting.
"Stop whining, Ron. You saw Hannah last night", Ginny said, then snuggled her head onto Harry's chest.
"I'll whine if I want! You and Harry get to be together and so do Hermione and Severus'! It's not fair!" Ron responded.
"Oh, do shut up, Ron. Severus and I are hardly together. I don't even know what to call it. Beyond lying with me in bed, he won't touch me. And I'm positive he just comes to bed with me so I won't go looking for him." Ron scowled at me.
"You know, Hermione, if you were mine I wouldn't mind snogging you all over the house", Draco purred, looking at me seductively.
"If I was yours? Am I a possession now?"
"Oh, I'd possess you alright." Gods, that was hot. I'd be all over Draco if it weren't with Severus, or trying to get with Severus, or whatever it is we have going on.
"You better not let Severus hear you, Draco. He will hex your balls off", Harry said, grinning.
"I wouldn't do anything Hermione wouldn't want me to do", Draco said, giving me a cocky smile.
I glared at him. As hot as Draco could be, he'd be an idiot to think I would cheat on Severus. I can't even compare Severus and Draco. Severus holds a category all by himself and I have yet to meet a man that even comes close to him.
"Hermione", Poppy called from the doorway. "I need you in the infirmary for your last check up."
"Thank gods", I moaned, then followed Poppy into the infirmary. I stopped in my tracks when we entered the room. "Wow, this room looks completely different."
Instead of there being one bed in the middle of the room, there were several. It was set up exactly like the infirmary in Hogwarts. The beds were side by side with a flimsy, white curtain separating them. There were trays of medicine and bandages everywhere.
"Yes, I was discussing things with Albus and Minerva and they thought it would be best to set up an actual infirmary. With the final battle and other raids approaching, we need to be prepared."
"Yes, I guess we do." I laid on one of the infirmary beds and let Poppy run her wand over me, checking me over.
"Alright Hermione, you are good to go. You may start sleeping back in your bed again and resume your training. But please, try not to over do it in the first week. You will over exert yourself and be right back here."
"I'll be careful." She can definitely count on that. The only good thing about staying in the infirmary was having time alone with Severus. But, we can still manage that since he has free reign of the house now.
I figured I'd pay Severus a visit once I left the infirmary. I knew he'd be in his lab, brewing medicinal potions for Poppy. I entered quietly; Severus hated any loud disturbances while he was working. He looked up at me and back down to his cauldron.
"What is it Hermione, I'm very busy", Severus said flatly. That made me scowl. Harry and Ron had told me Severus had been in a bad mood the last couple of days, but I hadn't really gotten to experience it first hand. Anytime I was in here brewing over the last week Severus was in training and then when I was forced to go back to the infirmary, Severus was busy brewing or being called by Voldemort. He did come to my bed at night, but he barely talked and usually went right to sleep.
"I just wanted to tell you I've been released from the infirmary. I can sleep in my own bed now and I'm allowed to start training again."
"Good. You're far behind in training now and it's been slowing me down, as well." I can't believe he's being a jerk. Severus wants to be a jerk? So can I.
"It's not my fault I was injured and Poppy wouldn't let me train! Don't blame me if you can't keep up with the younger men!"
Severus cocked his eyebrow and glared at me. "I don't have time for your foolishness! Some of us have work to do."
"What! Don't act like I haven't done anything! I've been brewing potions to help you for the last week! You...You...Jerk!" I huffed and stomped out of the room. I collided with someone.
"Whoa, Hermione, what's the matter?" Minerva said, as she grabbed a hold of my arms. Narcissa was standing beside her.
"Men are idiots!"
Narcissa smirked, "I take it Severus is still in a grumpy mood?"
I just glared.
"Come, have tea with Narcissa and I. I'm sure we could do with a good conversation about men", Minerva said, putting her arm around me and guiding me to the kitchen.
"So, what has Severus done to get you so aggravated?" Narcissa asked, setting a cup of tea in front of me.
"He's just being his snarky self." I sighed; I was doing my best to calm down. "I just wanted to talk to him, to let him know Poppy has allowed me to continue with my training and sleep in my own bed. Then, Severus proceeded to tell me that I haven't done anything and I'm far behind. And, I'm the reason he's behind as well!"
"Oh, don't let Severus get to you", Minerva said with a smile. "He's been under so much pressure lately. Voldemort has been summoning him more than usual and it's wearing him out. I'm sure Severus is kicking himself now, for the way he spoke to you."
"I know Severus has been under a lot of stress", I replied. "I just wish he would talk to me about it instead of turning into snarky 'Professor Snape'."
"Honey, you better get use to that", Narcissa added. "Severus is as snarky as they come. He can be such an insufferable person, but he's such a good man. You need to soften him up some. Plus, I'd imagine the snarky Professor would be a lovely bedroom personality." Narcissa was grinning wickedly now.
We all burst into a fit of giggles.
I really enjoyed my tea time with Narcissa and Minerva. As much as I love talking to Ginny about guys, she just doesn't understand Severus. And right now, she doesn't really know or like him. But Minerva and Narcissa have known Severus for practically his entire life and they know what makes him who he is.
I decided to spend the remainder of the evening resting and catching up on some reading. I can't remember the last time I actually sat down and read a good book. Of course, I had to pick a romance novel. I lay curled up on my bed, reading about a happy couple enjoying their loving relationship. It made me want to puke, and slap Severus upside his head. At least I know that jerk will make life interesting.
Somewhere between reading and contemplating Severus, I fell asleep. I woke up around 3am someone had pulled my blanket up around me and laid my book on my night stand, I assume it was probably Severus. It frustrated me that Severus wasn't in bed with me. But, I was glad to see him asleep in his own bed. So, he was only a few feet away.
The next morning when I woke up Severus wasn't in his bed, but I wasn't expecting him to be. I decided I'd leave him alone for now. I'm sure if he comes at me with his snarky attitude I'll probably end up hexing his balls off. Of course, our argument was public to all the occupants of the house.
Training was a group event today. We were to work on dueling and working out. Kingsley thought this would be a good session to ease me back into training. I think Albus probably had a hand in deciding what we would do today. This session had everyone working with each other, so there wasn't any one on one time with our partners.
"Care for a go, Hermione?" Draco asked with a suggestive smirk. Severus glared at him. We were all standing in the backyard, practicing dark spells we knew the death eaters used.
I narrowed my eyes, "I could go for hexing you unconscious, yes."
Lucius walked up behind Draco and smacked him in the back of the head. I smirked. Lucius was whispering something to Draco, making him scowl. I was too far away to hear what he was actually saying. Severus looked from them to me and his scowl deepened. Great, that means he's still in a pissy mood.
"Harry, do you want to go over there and duel?" I asked, pointing to the far end of the yard. He nodded, I'm sure Harry knew I wanted to talk to him.
"What's going on with you and Severus?" Harry whispered, as we walked farther away from everyone.
"Mood swings, I guess. We got in an argument last night, over nothing really, we haven't talked since."
"Severus was watching you sleep last night. He looked like he wanted to lay down with you, but was hesitant. Probably afraid you'd hex his balls off", Harry said with a smirk.
"I wouldn't hex his balls off; they are far too useful to me." Harry made a face.
"Severus has looked really tired lately. I'm sure once he gets some rest, you two will work it out", Harry replied.
"You two are supposed to be dueling not having a chat!" Severus spat from across the yard.
"If I don't kill him first", I muttered to Harry.
I didn't speak to Severus for the entire day. We were all busy with dueling and working out. But, Severus made sure we didn't come into contact. Any chance Draco has gotten to touch me or speak to me he made sure he did. I know Severus has been watching, but he hasn't said anything.
"I think I'm going to go inside and lay down", I told Harry and Ron, as we walked out of the makeshift gym.
"Are you feeling alright?" Ron asked.
"Yes, I'm just a little worn out. Poppy said the first week back at training would be tiring for me."
"Alright, Ron and I will come and check on you in a little while", Harry said.
"Need some company?" Draco purred, with a smirk. He ran his hand down my arm.
"Draco..." I started, but was pulled away from the boys. Severus had pulled me further into the room and cast a silencing spell around us.
"Why are you letting him touch you like that?!" Severus spat. He looked extremely angry.
"What! I wasn't letting him do anything. I was going to hex him before you yanked me over here."
"Draco has been practically fondling you all day!" Severus pulled his hand off of my arm harshly, making me realize he was still holding it.
I glared at him, "If you were so worried, then why didn't you do something about it!"
"Why should I have to do anything?"
"Ohh, I forgot, the great Severus Snape won't do anything if it's not to his benefit. I guess it's clear where our relationship stands, if that's what you want to call it!" I stomped away from Severus, breaking the spell.
"Hermione, are you alright? You're looking a little pale", Harry inquired.
As Harry spoke, my stomach started to flip. It only took seconds for me to throw up my lunch, all over the ground. I hurried inside and toward the bathroom on the second floor. I figured I could have the most privacy there. I was puking in the toilet in no time. After a few seconds of puking, I felt someone pull my hair back.
"I brought you some water", Harry said softly, handing me a wash cloth.
"Thanks", I said weakly. I held onto the toilet for a minute, regaining my bearings. Harry helped me stand at the sink, so I could brush my teeth and get cleaned up.
"Ron went to get Poppy..."
I moaned, "Great, she'll probably send me back to the infirmary for another week."
"Nah, I think you would have been alright if you hadn't had that intense argument with Severus..."
"Gods, Severus is being such a jerk. I just want to hex him!"
Harry smirked, "Yes, I figured you would. Lucius stopped Severus from following you; he probably didn't want Severus to die a painful death."
I smirked. That actually made me happy. As much as Severus is being an ass, knowing that he was going to follow me up here made me feel a little bit better. Harry handed me a glass of water as we left the bathroom.
"I think I'm going to take a nap in my old room, down here. Can you wake me when it's time for the party?"
"Sure."
"Hermione! I told you to take it easy!" Poppy scolded, as she walked in with Ron. "I knew I shouldn't have allowed you to start training today."
"I'm fine Poppy, really."
"I will be the judge of that!"
After letting Poppy check me over, she found that I was fine. Like Harry said, I was just upset about the argument with Severus. I got a few hours of sleep, before Harry woke me up.
"You have about an hour before everyone shows up", Harry said. "Should be enough time to shower and eat. Do you want me to bring food down to you?"
"Please. I'm just going to shower down here."
"Alright, I'll be back down in a little bit."
Hopefully Severus drinks tonight, he seems to loosen up a bit when he does. Then maybe I can get his pants off and loosen him up a little more....Well, as lovely as that thought is, I doubt it will happen. After that fight, I'll be lucky if he even looks at me.
Oh my gods, I smell chicken. That's the most wonderful smell, ever. I didn't realize how hungry I actually was. It could be because I threw up my lunch and breakfast, and dinner was actually an hour ago. I hurried and got dressed, I couldn't wait to eat the food Harry had brought me. I stopped in my tracks when I entered the bedroom.
Severus was sitting at a table he had conjured by the window. There were two plates sitting on the table. Severus hadn't noticed me yet, he was looking out the window as he tapped his fingers slowly on the table. He must have sensed me staring at him, because his gaze fell on me. Severus stood up.
"Before you go off on a rant, which is well deserved I might add. I want you to hear me out, first", Severus said. I nodded, slightly. "What I said to you yesterday and today was uncalled for. I didn't mean to upset you as much as I did. Snapping at people has always been a defense mechanism for me. I was very tired when you approached me yesterday; today I was just angry at Draco. He likes you a lot Hermione, I can tell. I didn't like him touching all over you like that. I'd imagine you'd feel the same if a women was fawning over me."
I nodded. Severus would be the last thing that women touched; I'd Avada Kedavra the whore!
"I know you're probably still angry, but I just wanted to tell you that. And, I'd like to eat dinner with you. That is, if you'd like...."
I watched Severus for a minute; he seemed so vulnerable and tired. As angry as I was at him, I wasn't angry enough to not spend time with him. So, I nodded again and sat down and ate. But, I remained quiet. It was quiet for several minutes.
"You can yell at me now, if you want", Severus said softly and then took a drink of his tea.
I smirked, "I don't want to yell. I just would rather you talk to me like this, than get angry and say hurtful things to me."
"I'm a very private person, you know that. But, I'll make the exception for you. I will warn you now, I will probably snap at you again, but I will try harder to speak with you instead of getting angry. I imagine it will be easier once we get this relationship going..."
I started to chew on my lip, "You still want to try at a relationship?"
Severus stopped his fork in midair. "Are you serious? Do you even have to ask? Of course I want to have a go at this relationship. I'm sorry I made you think I didn't. But, I can assure you, you're stuck with me for a while."
Hopefully forever. I smiled at him.
The little party was actually rather nice. We are downstairs in the sitting room that Albus has enlarged. Severus has spent most of his time with Lucius, Albus, Remus, Sirius, and Arthur. We haven't really interacted, but that's because a majority of the inner circle has no idea we are in a relationship.
Molly has been pawing all over me tonight. Every time she sees me she pushes me into a seat and declares if I get up again she will glue me to the chair for the rest of the night. I can't complain though, it's only the mother coming out in Molly.
Draco has toned it down a bit. I think Lucius and Narcissa had something to do with that. I'm pretty sure neither of them want Severus to kill Draco. Harry has pretty much been stuck to Ginny the entire night, which I was expecting. So, I've been spending most of my time with Ron and Draco. Thank gods this party is coming to an end.
"'Mione, I think Draco and I are going to head up to the second floor and play some poker. Care to join?" Ron said, as he pried himself out of Molly's arms. She, Arthur, and the other Weasley children were on their way out.
"Yes, I don't really have anything else to do."
"Not spending time with Severus?" Draco asked. He appeared to be asking sincerely.
"He's still engaged in conversation, I've sure he'll come find us when he's done."
Ten minutes after being upstairs, we were joined by the rest of the people that lived in the house, except Severus. Severus had told Lucius that he needed to get some fresh air, I think he's just avoiding me again.
The poker game lasted about five seconds until we all got bored. We some how ended up separated, the guys on one side of the room and the girls on the other. Of course the groups were talking about the other.
"How are things with you and Severus", Narcissa asked, quietly.
"Erm, good, I think. He apologized to me before the party. But now, I think he's avoiding me."
"Actually, I think he's plotting something", Minerva added. "I saw him go off into one of the bedrooms when he told Lucius he was going outside."
"Oh." Well, that's interesting. I'm not going to get too excited, because for all I know he could have gone to bed.
Five minutes later, Severus walked into the room. He looked over in my direction, but went over and talked to Albus and Lucius. Severus is really starting to get on my nerves. I think I'm going to go to bed before I ended up hexing Severus in his face. That sounds like a lovely idea right now.
I had reached the door, when Harry grabbed my arm.
"Harry, I want to go to sleep. I'll speak with you tomorrow", I said as I turned around. Only, it wasn't Harry.
"Can I join you?" Severus said, silkily. I couldn't help but scowl. I knew he had good reason to avoid me at the little gathering, but he has no reason to avoid me up here.
"Oh, you want to spend time with me now?" I tried to pull away from Severus, but he spun me around and pinned me to the wall.
"I want to spend as much time we you as possible", Severus said, he pressed his hips into mine as he spoke. Oh my gods, if Severus isn't careful I may take him right here. Severus leaned his head forward and placed a soft kiss on my neck. "There's something I need to remember", Severus breathed into my ear.
"Wwwhat's that?" Great, I sound like a stuttering idiot, again.
"I need to remember how incredibly sexy you are when you're angry." Gods his voice is so silky. "If Lucius hadn't stopped me from following you earlier, I would have taken you right in the hallway. And, it took all I had in me not to take you yesterday in the lab."
Holy shit! I'm going to loose it. My breathing's labored......Severus just shifted his hips further into mine! That's it, no more of this teasing! I laced my hands into Severus' hair and pulled his face to mine, giving him a searing kiss. I could feel myself moan as he pressed me into the wall harder.
Someone cleared their throat.
"As enjoying as this little scene is, I'm fairly positive none of us want to see what is about to happen next." I looked up and Lucius was staring at us, smirking. I looked around and everyone seemed to be doing the same.
Lucius walked closer and grabbed my arm, "Out, you two. We don't want to see you until well into tomorrow afternoon."