Author's note

I do not own anything in the Harry Potter universe for they all belong to JK Rowling. All I have done was borrow from her, and had a little fun with my ideas.

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Chapter 20

Severus and Hermione were walking hand in hand around the corridors in the castle. They had just finished their lunch, and Hermione decided that she wanted to exercise a little. With what had happened about two weeks ago, and her landing in the infirmary, it did set her back a bit. She didn't complain though. With Severus taking care of her along with the other staff, she had accepted the fact that she had a very good support team. Poppy though was an irritating pain at times and too demanding with her patients. What else was new with the medi-witch?

"Severus, Hermione, I was just looking for you," Albus told them both as he and Remus bumped into them.

"Hey Hermione," Remus greeted her with a smile.

Severus just greeted both of them with a nod, and then asked, "Why have you been looking for us?"

"Well, we all know that you and Hermione were bound this morning," Albus smiled.

"How?" was all Severus could ask. Has the crazy meddling old fool snuck into his room this morning?

Albus chuckled. "You don't know? The power wave that you and Hermione emitted sent vibrations throughout the castle. It was amazing really, we could even feel it."

"Oh," Hermione blushed as she leaned into Severus. She felt so embarrassed.

"Anyways," Albus continued, "maybe it is best to try out some of your powers. Perhaps a little duel with Remus here," he said as he gestured a hand to the wizard standing next to him. "You must remember that the legend states that both of you will have your powers and gifts as soon as you are bound. Wandless magic, setting up of wards, immunity to unforgivables, and more. And you will have more powers possibly over time."

"We aren't so sure Albus," Severus shook his head. "And Hermione may be too weak."

"Which is why we will all help her, most especially you. Now come, we must go to the Room of Requirement." Albus turned on his feet and started to walk.

"Shall we Professor Snape. and Mrs. Snape," Remus teased and soon followed Albus.

Severus grumbled and rolled his eyes, while Hermione stifled a giggle, and followed after the two. Professor Snape and Mrs. Snape indeed. It sounded so nice to the both of them.

Once they got into the Room of Requirement, Albus informed Severus that everything that he and Hermione had to do would be wandless. There would be no need for their wands for they were already all powerful. Wands were just a tool for making witches and wizards able to cast spells. Without them, they were useless. There were some of course that were able to perform wandless magic, but to a very limited extent. Severus and Hermione of course were no longer regular or normal magic people anymore.

Severus would be the one to practice the spells first before Hermione. He was the so called test-dummy-wizard. He could cast spells and get hit by them for he was already used to them. Hermione still had her limits and was only allowed to do a few just in case she got too tired and weak.

After easily breezing through spells that involve charms, transfigurations, and wards, other powers were soon discovered. Being able to be invisible and apparate anywhere; even in non-apparating points. And the powers of Severus and Hermione were stronger when they had contact against each other. Hermione loved the invisible part. Maybe a few tricks or scaring other people would be nice.

"Now we must see if you are immune to unforgivables Severus," Albus stated.

Hermione shook her head and looked at Severus with worry. She held onto his hand tightly, not wanting him to get hit with any of them. There was a reason why they were called unforgivables.

"It's alright Love," he told her softly as he lowered his head to level with hers. "I've been hit with Imperios and Crucios before." Those were cast at him regularly by the Dark Lord during his death eater days.

"Still…" Hermione shook her head. She didn't like the idea of it.

"I'll be fine," Severus smiled, and then gave her a chaste kiss on her lips. He then walked a few feet in front Albus. She sat on a chair and was watching with nervousness.

"Ready Severus?" Albus asked with his wand aimed at the ready. "First Imperio."

Severus nodded.

"Imperio!" Albus said aloud as he cast it at Severus. After two seconds, he then commanded Severus, "I command you to sit down."

Severus didn't do as told and shook his head. Albus couldn't control his mind.

Hermione's heart beat faster. She new the next spell that was to cast on Severus.

"Now Crucio," Albus said as he had his wand ready again.

Severus held his breath and clenched his fists.

"Crucio!" Albus bellowed, striking Severus dead center on his chest.

Severus was expecting to be ready to feel the pain. Obviously, it never came. The green spark did hit him, but it seemed to have disappeared once it got in contact with him. Like he absorbed it or something.

"Well I'll be," Remus said in shock as Albus lowered his wand. He chuckled and clapped his hands.

"We will not try the Avada Kedavra," Albus said as Severus walked to Hermione. "That one, I am not so sure of."

"What about me?" Hermione asked with some hesitation and fear. Since Severus could withstand them, so could she. After all, they did have the same powers.

"No, too risky," Severus said as he embraced her.

"Maybe when you are stronger Hermione," Remus said.

"I don't want anything bad to happen to you my Love," Severus said softly into her hair.

Hermione nodded against his chest.

"You must be tired child," Albus told Hermione.

"Not really," she said. "I actually feel better than I had expected.

"Maybe you don't need to exert so much energy to cast spells anymore," Albus theorized. "Still, we must take caution."

"Are we done now sir?" she asked Albus.

"Yes we are. Do you and Severus have plans?" Albus smiled.

Hermione looked at Severus with pleading eyes and a smile on her face.

"What do you want Love?" he asked.

"Could we please go to Diagon Alley? I haven't been out of the school grounds in a long time, besides St. Mugo's. Please, please."

"I do not think that it is a good idea for the both of you to go there," Albus interjected. The both of them looked at him. "How would people react to your marriage? We cannot expose your relationship now. We most definitely cannot expose the powers that you have. Both of you have already jeopardized each other as it is."

Albus was right. Everything had happened so fast that the thought hadn't crossed their minds. What would the Dark Lord think when he found out Severus had married a muggle? Even though he was no longer a death eater, Severus's life was still in danger and so was Hermione's since they were both members of the Order. What more now that they were married, or rather, bound? What would their answer be when other people asked.

"Maybe it is best for the both of you to hide your relationship for now," Albus concluded.

"Oh," Hermione said sadly. She didn't like the idea of not being next to Severus.

"Why not use charms to change your appearances?" Remus suggested. He knew that Hermione did want to go out. The poor girl hasn't gone out and had some fun in weeks.

"Now why didn't I think of that?" Albus smiled as he asked himself out loud.

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