The mission that Kingsley sent Severus, Lucius, and Harry on was tedious, but needed. The three had to go in disguise to a shady bar in Knockturn Alley and just listen to a conversation between two Death Eaters. Hermione was upset when she found out that Severus was going on the mission. She was afraid Severus was going to get hurt and became slightly frantic. Severus had to have Healer Bronson slip her a heavy calming drought before he left that night. The relief was evident in Hermione's face when she woke up next to Severus watching her sleep the next morning, but she was so angry she wouldn't speak to him until he cornered her in the hallway after dinner that night. Abby was furious when she found out she wasn't included in the mission. She nearly hexed Kingsley when she was trying to talk him into letting her go. Kingsley refused, saying Healer Bronson hadn't cleared Abby for ministry work.
Derick had to call Matty and Severus to the infirmary, because Abby had sought him out and was in a rage. She was determined to get Derick to clear her for the mission, but he refused. Derrick tried to reason with her, telling Abby she still wasn't resting or eating properly, but she wouldn't listen. When Severus and Matty showed up in the infirmary, Severus tried getting Abby to relax but she was too far into her outburst to even listen to him. What Matty did completely surprised Severus and Derick, but what was more shocking was that Abby responded to him. Matty stalked toward Abby, anger was etched into his face, but there was something else there too. Abby started to back away from Matty; he literally backed her into the infirmary wall. Matty was already close to a foot taller than Abby, but it almost seemed like he in grew in height, towering over Abby. Matty had her pinned against the wall with his hands against the wall on both sides of her head. Matty started speaking quietly and Abby flushed, turning her head to the side. Matty leaned his head down and started whispering into ear, her mouth parted slightly and her eyes started to dilate. Severus had no idea what Matty was saying to Abby, but it was obvious Abby was completely turned on. That put an end to Abby's outburst. A few moments later Matty and Abby quietly left the infirmary. Severus didn't really want to know what Matty said to Abby, he was just happy Matty had found a way to control Abby's outburst.
Hermione, on the other hand, was driving Severus mad. It had been a month since Hermione had started back to teaching and she was nearly back to teaching all classes. She usually couldn't make it through the last class without being completely drained. Her energy levels were up though, Derick thought that within the next week Hermione would be fine to go back to teaching all day. She would still just need to take it easy and rest at night. The thing was, she was now becoming antsy and wasn't really resting. At night, Hermione was all over the castle, either playing with the kids or visiting with her friends and family. This is how Hermione caught wind of Meghan Coppertone pursuing Severus again. Hermione came back to her chambers pissed off the night she found out. She and Severus got into a huge argument about why he didn't tell her about Meghan and then that led to an argument about Severus lying about drinking and smoking.
The argument had happened just last night and Hermione was still angry. Severus had said that he didn't want to say anything to Hermione because she was already stressed from trying to take back on her classes and he didn't want to add on to that. Severus then led into that Hermione had been cleared by Derick for two weeks that she could have sex and yet she refused to touch him. That turned into Hermione screaming at Severus that if he wanted Meghan Coppertone to touch him then he should go get her, but she sure as hell wasn't touching him now. Severus refused to leave the bedroom, so Hermione ended up telling Marissa and Seth she was having a slumber party in her room and slept in there with them.
Abby had sent Hermione an owl asking for Hermione to come to her potions classroom before dinner. When Hermione walked through the open door she couldn't help but smile. Matty had Abby wrapped in his arms and was smirking down at her, Abby was in a fit of giggles. Hermione couldn't remember the last time she had seen Abby so happy.
"Am I interrupting?" Hermione smiled. Matty and Abby both looked over at her.
"No, he was just leaving," Abby said through her giggles and put her hands on Matty's chest, trying to push him away.
Matty tightened his hold on her smiled, "Remember to eat if you're drinking. You don't eat as it is and I don't want you throwing up all over our chambers." Matty bent closer to Abby's ear and whispered something. Abby's eyes immediately turned heated. He swopped down and gently kissed her and then let her go, saying his goodbyes to her and Hermione.
Hermione raised her eyebrows, "You're drinking?"
Abby grinned, "No, WE are drinking." Hermione made a face and started to say something but Abby cut her off, "It's not just us either. Most of the staff will be joining us in my chambers tonight after dinner. The castle added some rooms in my chambers so that Matty and I could throw a party. Dad mumbled something in passing about you two having a spat and he said you were sure to hex him if he approached you about this."
Hermione smirked, "Hexing your father does seem appealing at the moment, but I don't know about drinking."
"Come on, Hermione! It will be fun. Matty's parents are going to watch our kids and I already talked to your mum and dad, they have agreed to watch the twins and Ethan for the entire night. So maybe you and dad can talk later and settle whatever you two are fighting about."
"I could use some girl time…."
"See! Ginny's coming too! We can get drunk and talk about our insane husbands."
Hermione smiled, "You and your husband seem to be getting along well. I must say Abby that with everything going on, every time I see you with Matty you are beaming with happiness."
"A few weeks ago when Isabelle and Matthew stayed with you and dad for the weekend, Matty and I talked, literally all weekend. I…I..I told him some things I haven't told anyone…and we're great."
Hermione was curious but didn't want to push, "I can't remember the last time I saw you this happy Abby, and that makes me happy." Abby smiled brightly at her and pulled her into the hallway, walking toward the Great Hall.
Dinner was pretty quiet on Hermione's part. Thankfully she was starving, so she could concentrate on her food and avoid Severus, who was practically staring at her trying to make eye contact. Abby was sitting on the other side of her and in a very animated discussion with Draco. Hermione did note that Abby was only picking at her food and when Hermione questioned her, Abby told her she couldn't help it that some of the potions she had taken had interfered with her appetite. Abby also explained that that morning Derick had stopped Abby's last potion for her injuries and hopefully Abby's stomach would be back to normal in a few days. Hermione understood that, some of the potions she had been taking did the same thing to her stomach as well.
"Are you going to grace everyone with your presence at Abby's party?" Severus leaned over and asked Hermione, making her jump. She had been so deep into thought she had actually forgotten Severus was there.
"Possibly," Hermione's voice was indifferent. "I'm sure you will be there, seeing as drinking is involved."
Severus rolled his eyes, "I'm not an alcoholic Hermione, I just indulge in a drink with Lucius and the other men in the castle most nights. I can't even remember the last time I was drunk."
"Maybe you should ask Meghan Coppertone, I'm sure she will remember."
"Not this again!" Severus whispered. "Would you let it go! She's a child, why the hell would I want her when I have you!"
A loud bang came from the Slytherin table, getting the attention of everyone in the hall. Meghan Coppertone and her boyfriend were standing in the aisle, their plates and food were all over the floor and they both had their wands raised at each other. When the two noticed everyone in the hall was watching them and Severus stood up, they both turned and stormed out of the hall. Severus started cursing and muttering under his breath as he quickly followed them out of the hall. Hermione, Abby, Draco, and Harry followed.
By the time Hermione, Abby, Draco, and Harry got out of the Great Hall, Severus had the two teenagers stopped in the hallway. All that could be heard was the two teens yelling and threatening each other. Severus silenced them and Meghan promptly burst into tears and dove into Severus' chest. The boyfriend let out an exasperated yell and stomped off down the hall, Draco followed him. Severus sighed and wrapped an arm around Meghan's shoulders. Hermione stopped dead in her tracks at the sight of them.
"Let's go to my chambers," Abby said as she scowled at Severus and looped her arm through Hermione's. Severus was looking reluctantly between Meghan and Hermione.
"Yes, I'm going to need that drink," Hermione replied.
Matty, Derick, and Derick's wife were the only people in Matty and Abby's chambers when Hermione and Abby arrived. Everyone else was still finishing up dinner and trying to deal with Meghan Coppertone and her boyfriend. Hermione was angrier at Severus then she had been this morning. In reality, she knew Severus was just trying to be a good Headmaster and be there for his students, but Hermione also knew that Meghan had probably hatched that plan just so she could come into contact with Severus. Severus thought he was sex deprived now; well he had another thing coming. As much as Hermione wanted to jump Severus, because she was feeling deprived herself, the thought of Meghan Coppertone pushed her over the edge and Severus would be lucky if Hermione let him touch her before the school year was up.
"Alright, where's my drink?!" Abby asked happily as she walked over to Matty. He was standing by the fireplace talking to Derick and his wife.
Matty raised an eyebrow, "Did you eat dinner?"
Abby let out an exasperated sigh and threw up her hands, "I tried, ask Hermione. I ate as much as my stomach would let me. I don't think those potions are still out of my system, my stomach still doesn't feel right."
"And you think drinking isn't going to mess with your stomach?"
"Well, I always eat when I drink, you know that. Now, give us our drinks!" Abby ended the sentence in a giggle. Hermione couldn't believe how good of a mood Abby was in. Just two weeks ago Hermione was sure that Abby was on the verge of going nutters again. "Besides, you better get Hermione a drink before we have to cover up Meghan Coppertone's murder." Hermione scowled at that, prompting Matty to hand Hermione a drink.
An hour later the party was in full swing. Albus and Eileen were currently in Severus' office taking on any problems with the students. Being a Friday night, most the students were hanging out with their friends enjoying themselves so Severus didn't foresee any problems arising. He decided to stay sober just in case, along with a few other staff members. Abby and Hermione were buzzed. Abby was close to being pissed, while Hermione was trying to be at least coherent. Severus had left Hermione alone for the most part, but had been watching her the entire night. He was currently sitting with Matty, Derick, Lucius, Jordan Chambers and Harry.
"Why does food keep appearing every time Abby mentions something? I heard her say Pizza and the next thing I know she's eating a slice and then I heard her chocolate and then a candy bar appears in her hand," Harry asked bewilderedly.
"I spoke with the house elves before the party, they agreed that for tonight whenever Abby said she wanted to eat something or something sounded good to eat that they would find it or make it for her."
"I thought her stomach had been bothering her," Severus commented.
Derick nodded, "It has, but I slipped a muscle relaxant for her stomach into her first drink tonight. Abby was reluctant to take it this morning because she said her brain doesn't seem so fuzzy since she's been off all the potions. She didn't want to hear it when I told her it would only affect her stomach and not her mind, and Matty was at practice so I didn't have him to convince her to take it. So, by the end of the night she's going to be piss drunk but not hungry at all."
Severus turned to Matty, "What was that with you two that day in the infirmary? You just strolled in and took control of the situation, and Abby surprisingly let you." Matty just smirked and took a drink of his beer.
"Yes! A turkey sandwich! I love magic!" Abby could be heard squealing for the couch where she was sitting with Ginny, Jordan's wife Shelly, and Hermione. A turkey sandwich on a plate had appeared on Abby's lap as soon as she said something about one. Hermione and Ginny looked confused but just let it go as Abby started talking about something and eating her sandwich.
"So, what's up with you and Hermione?" Lucius asked.
Severus rolled his eyes, "We argued about everything last night. It ranged from Meghan Coppertone to me smoking. She tried to kick me out of the bedroom but I refused to leave, so she ended up sleeping with the twins. I swear I'm never going to have sex again at this rate, especially with Ms Coppertone bursting into tears and seeking my comfort in the hallway."
"You need to take your own advice," Matty commented casually.
"What? I don't follow."
"When Harry and Ginny were fighting, you told Harry to make it so that Ginny couldn't resist Harry and that she would pretty much be craving him. Not that you want to know this, but after Abby came back from being abducted she was so jumpy and out of sorts I hadn't laid a hand on her until about two weeks ago. Abby did open up to me and tell me some things, but we found something that worked for us. It's something that Abby can't resist, and she craves it."
A part of Severus wanted to ask Matty what he and Abby had been up to, but his father side kicked in and he didn't want to know anything about Abby and Matty's sex life. The men had quieted their conversation; they were deep in thought and watching their women. Abby was completely pissed at this point and was staggering toward them in a fit of giggles. Hermione, Ginny, Shelly, and now Derick's wife were sitting on the couch giggling as Abby tripped over her own feet and fell into Matty's lap.
"That's juhst a preshoe for later," Abby slurred, making Matty smirk down at her. He reached down and pulled Abby into a sitting position in his lap. "Now, I need another drink."
Severus grinned, "I think you've had enough love. Here, drink some water." Severus conjured a glass of water and handed it to Abby. Abby scowled down at it, but Matty wrapped his hand around hers and the glass. Abby smiled down at Matty and then started drinking the water.
"So, let's chalk Meghan Coppytone-whore!" All the men stifled their laughter at Abby's drunken conversation, but Severus scowled.
"I am done speaking about this," Severus said firmly. "I'm especially not speaking about it with a drunken dunderhead!"
"Well, you're pissing Hermione off. She's going to end up murdering Meghan Coppytone and you will only have your shelf to blame!" Abby looked confused and started giggling.
Severus smirked, "You don't worry about Hermione, I will take care of that. Meghan Coppertone is just some hormone driven teenager with a ridiculous crush, she means nothing to me. Now, we are changing the subject. Abby, besides being completely drunk, this past week or so you have seemed completely happy and can't tell you how happy that makes me."
Abby shrugged and smiled down at Matty, "We're good." Matty smiled back up at her and caressed her hip.
Severus spent most of his night talking to the men and now he was currently walking around Abby and Matty's chambers with Abby. She wasn't exactly coherent; she kept talking about Matty and yellow flowers. Well, yellow something, flowers was the only thing that made sense. It was one in the morning and mostly everyone had left Matty and Abby's and were back in their own chambers. The only ones left were Harry, Ginny and Hermione, who were talking to Matty on the couch, and Severus who was listening to Abby's incoherent rambling. In the middle of Abby's sentence she smacked right into the wall and started to giggle uncontrollably.
Severus grinned, "Alright, it's time for you to go to bed or at least sit down before you knock yourself out." Abby was still face first into the wall giggling, so Severus wrapped his arm around her waist and walked her over to Matty. Matty stood up from the couch with a smirk on his face. "I believe this drunk mess belongs to you." Matty's smirk widened as he looked at Severus and then took a giggling Abby into his arms.
Severus turned to where Hermione, Harry, and Ginny were sitting to see them walking toward the chamber doors and leaving. Severus knew he had to do something to rectify the situation with Hermione, or at least something to grab her attention. Severus smirked as an idea popped into his head. He followed Hermione and Ginny out into the hallway. Harry and the girls had stopped because Ginny was trying to fix her shoe, Hermione was leaning her back onto the wall. Severus walked up to Hermione and placed his hands on the wall above her head and leaned down so he was face to face with Hermione, catching her off guard.
"How are we this evening Mrs Snape," Severus said silkily into Hermione's ear. Hermione's breath caught and she looked up into Severus' face.
"I'm still mad at you," Hermione whispered. Severus knew he had her out of sorts and completely turned on.
"I know, but there's nothing to be mad about. That girl is just a child and I want nothing to do with her." Severus shifted and pushed his hips into Hermione's. Hermione unsuccessfully stifled a moan. Severus bent down and kissed her neck lightly and whispered, "I'll see you in our chambers."
Hermione was left breathless up against the wall as Severus walked the few feet to their chamber door and disappeared.
"Are you alright Hermione?" Harry grinned.
"I hate when I'm angry and he does that," Hermione breathed.
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