Hermione couldn't remember a time when she felt more relieved than she did after Dumbledore had told them they had found a temporary cure for Severus. Now she would have him another week!!!

Severus also felt relieved. Now he could fulfill his plan that he had made when he had first found out he was dying. He just didn't know when, where, or how he was going to do it. He decided to do it on Saturday.

Friday came in a flash and Saturday wasn't far behind.

Severus walked to dinner with Hermione. They sat by Harry and Ron.

When dinner started Severus finally plucked up the courage to ask her.

"Hermione, would you go to dinner with me tomorrow at Hogsmeade?" he asked her timidly.

"Of course, Severus!" she squeaked and threw her arms around him, "how long has it been since we've done that?"

"About three weeks I think," Severus answered smiling.

***(Saturday)

Severus looked through his wardrobe.

'Let's see,' he thought to himself, 'should I wear black, black, black, or, who would have guessed it! Black! I think I'll go with. black!'

He rolled his eyes and put on his black dress robes. He looked at himself in his mirror and hoped he looked his best. Tonight was going to be a special night.

He turned away from his reflection and walked out of the dungeons towards the Gryffindor tower. When he got there he gave the password and entered. Hermione was just coming down the stair case. She didn't look as elegant as in the Valentine Dance, but it didn't matter to Severus. To him, she looked like an angel in anything. She was wearing dark blue dress robes and her hair was pulled back into an elegant pony tail with hair framing her face.

"Hello, Severus. Is it time to go?" she smiled at him.

Severus smiled back. "Yes, shall we be off?"

"Of course!" Hermione answered.

"Don't forget to be home by midnight!" Ron yelled jokingly.

"And don't do anything to careless!" Harry added.

"Stay out of dark alleys!"

"Look both ways before crossing the street!"

"Behave yourselves!"

"Have fun!"

Hermione laughed and her and Severus walked out of the Gryffindor tower. When they exited Hogwarts there was a carriage waiting for them. They entered it and it took them to Hogsmeade to a fancy restaurant.

They sat at the table reserved for them and ordered. It was in a private room so it was all to them. They talked and ate and Hermione had a wonderful time.

Severus loved her. He loved her with his whole heart and soul. He loved how he could talk to her without worry, her personality. To him, she was perfect. She was his angel.

Near the end of dinner, Severus got suddenly very nervous. He knew why, yet he didn't know why. He loved her and he knew she loved him. He suddenly became quiet.

"Severus what is it?" Hermione asked him

"It's just..." he paused and sighed. Then he walked to where she was sitting, kneeled in front of her and took her hand and opened a small box that he had been keeping in his pocket "Hermione, will you marry me?" he said opening the box that held a ring.

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