AN: Sorry, but after the next chapter, updates are going to slow down again. I am having a terrible time writing Chapter 30... I will try and work on it this week though! Also I am having a terrible time with writing Narcissa Malfoy and Hermione's lunch meeting in What A Veela Wants, A Veela Gets, so please bare with me while I fluster around trying to find some inspiration to write and post the next chapters to any one of my stories :0) Thank you to all of you who show your continued support; you have no idea how much it truly means to me and raises my spirits. I hope you enjoy!

WARNING: MATURE READERS ONLY FOR THIS CHAPTER!

Chapter28 – A Visit to the Tent

Hermione awoke and crawled out of bed. It was early, so early the sun had yet to rise as Ginny and Harry continued sleeping. Ginny was currently wearing the horcrux because she and Harry claimed that Hermione could not handle wearing it. It was a big argument, but Hermione didn't have much energy to win the fight. So it was decided that Hermione was not allowed to even offer wearing it until she saw her husband for longer than a few hours and was pulled out of her 'funk' as Ginny called it. Hermione was loathing admitting it, but she would not have been able to handle the horcrux today and was very grateful to her friends.

Hermione felt pathetic. It had only been two weeks since she had seen Severus, not even two weeks, and she felt a longing for him unlike anything she had ever experienced. If she could just see him… she sighed, she needed to stop wallowing in misery because there was nothing to be done about it and Severus would come when he was able, and soon in order to beat the two week deadline. It had been averaging eleven days between visits, and even then only for two or three hours. Their bond wanted them to be together more often, and it was hurting them to be so far apart for so long, yet reunited for so short of times.

She threw on a clean-ish jumper and dragged her feet over to the kitchen to start coffee. She looked into the container and frowned; there was only enough coffee for four more days at most. Ginny would not return to check in with the Weasley's and restock for at least another two weeks if the schedule remained as planned.

She stood looking out the tent and watched the snow gently fall. Hermione decided she would make breakfast this morning. She took her time as she cut up some potatoes and fried some bacon. Then she began frying some eggs as well. After about a half hour of dicing and frying, a bleary eyed Harry opened the cabinet next to her to grab two mugs for coffee. "Smells good, Hermione."

Hermione tried to smile, "Thanks Harry."

He put the coffee pot down and rubbed Hermione's back with the two full mugs in his other hand, "You'll see him soon. I mean you have to right?"

"Yea, hopefully sooner rather than later."

Ginny smiled at Harry in appreciation as he handed her a hot mug of coffee in bed.

Suddenly Hermione dropped the spatula and grabbed her stomach. Something was wrong with Severus.

Harry dropped his mug on the counter and helped Hermione to a seat. Ginny got out of bed and rushed over as well.

"What is it Hermione?"

"Something's wrong. He's injured."

Severus? What's wrong?

Sorry, I did not mean for you to feel that. A wound that was healing reopened is all. I am going to be coming to you today. Hopefully soon.

Alright. Are you sure I can't come to you? Are you okay to travel so far?

I'll be fine, my dear. See you soon.

Hermione smiled at his endearment. Whoever thought Severus Snape would call her a pet name?

She looked up at Ginny and Harry, "He's alright. He may actually be coming here today at some point, though I'm not exactly sure when."

Harry and Ginny looked at each other, she usually left to meet him; he rarely came to them. Would they finally meet her mystery husband today?

"Would you guys mind making yourself scarce for the day? I hate to ask this of you but…"

Ginny shook her head, "don't worry Hermione. Mom gave me some information that they want me to send to Kingsley soon anyways. I'll send a message to meet with him today."

Harry sighed and gave a defeated smile, "and I'll be… around somewhere."

Hermione gave her best smile and hugged the two, "Thank you."

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Hermione was sitting watching out the tent door as Harry and Ginny quietly discussed what and where the other horcruxes could be. The diary, the ring, the locket… two destroyed, one in possession and, supposedly, three to find. They had discussed what they could be, hours on end, but so far no luck. The conversation was simply repeating itself now. Suddenly she heard Severus

I'm almost there. Are you alone?

Give me a few minutes

Hermione stood. He was close!

"He's on his way." Hermione didn't want to seem like she was forcing her friends out, but honestly that was what she was doing and gladly.

Harry smiled as he grabbed his invisibility cloak, "I'm glad to see some life in your eyes again Hermione." He said as he layered up and left into the snowy forest with the horcrux securely around his neck.

Ginny took a few more minutes getting her gear together. "Any chance he'll come if I stick around?"

Hermione smiled and shook her head. Ginny sighed dramatically and left with a smile.

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They're gone, but you still may want to come disguised.

About seven minutes later Hermione felt someone entering the wards she had allowed for Severus.

Hermione, I'm sorry but I need you to come to me.

Hermione ran and saw him sitting against a tree with red on the snow around him

"S-" Hermione did not know if it was safe to say his name or if her friends were still nearby. Severus had altered his appearance to look different, but Hermione knew it was him. "What happened?"

"Hello to you too, my dear." Severus smiled as he held his side where a deep gash was drenched with blood. "It's just a cut that won't heal from the last time the Dark Lord was disappointed in me. I think our separation would not allow for the wound to heal."

Hermione was frantically pulling his left hand into hers as soon as those words left his lips. When their bond was reestablished, both let out sighs of relief. Hermione continued holding his hand as she performed healing spell after healing spell to clean and patch up his gash in his side. She secured some bandages over it and attempted to spell some of the blood out of Severus' shirt. He would have another scar to add to the many on his body.

After she was finished Hermione took one look into Severus' eyes and burst into tears. "That was too long," she said as she threw her arms around him.

Severus eagerly hugged her back. "I completely agree."

Hermione noticed that neither one was adequately dressed for being out in the snow for long, so she suggested they go inside. They both stood and Severus wrapped his arm over her shoulder as she reached up with her left hand to hold his. They walked with her snuggled into his side.

When they entered the tent Hermione turned and looked up, "I really missed you Severus."

He smiled sadly, "I know; I felt it."

"How is it that you can hide emotions from me, yet I can't?"

"I have been trained for years to block and hide emotions and thoughts. You have not. Though I don't always hear your emotions or thoughts, but they are becoming more common."

She frowned as she looked up at him, "Can you look like yourself again?"

He stepped back and waved his wand over himself.

"Much better." She hugged him tightly.

"It was extremely difficult to hide my emotions this week. I don't think I would have made it another day without someone discovering how miserable I was, which would not have been good because the Dark Lord is in a somewhat good mood." Severus finished with a sigh, "He is gaining in numbers."

Hermione bit her lip and nodded her head.

"I don't think I'll be able to stay away for so long again." He said truthfully.

Hermione nodded as she ran her hands down his chest. "Good." She unclipped his robe and began unbuttoning his shirt underneath it. He noticed tears running down her cheeks and wiped them away with his thumbs. She pulled his shirt off of him and Severus pulled her jumper and shirt off at once. He was surprised to see she was bare underneath. She reached up and kissed him as he caressed the sides of her breasts before he reached down to pick her up. Her knees wrapped around him automatically. She broke the kiss, "Are you still injured?"

He smiled gently, "No, just a little tender."

Hermione never ceased to be amazed by magic.

He carried them over to the cot where he noticed some of her things and gently sat her down. He finished undressing before lying next to her. He stopped kissing her and brushed some hair behind her ear as they gazed at each other. How did he become so lucky to have such a beautiful woman want him as much as he wanted her? The realization of what he wanted to say hit him like a ton of bricks. "I love you Hermione Snape."

Hermione gazed up at him lovingly, "And I love you Severus Snape, very much." It made her heart soar to finally say the words of the emotion she had been feeling.

He beamed as he kissed her with all the love he could put into it. He kissed down her neck and over her breast before making his way down to the button on her jeans. He opened it and lowered her zipper before pealing her jeans and nickers off her body. He kissed back up her body and this time Hermione made no complaint as she watched him lick up her slit. Hermione moaned and laid her head back. She reached down and held his hair as he brought her to orgasm with his tongue, nose, and lips. He crawled up her body and laid next to her as she caught her breath. She smiled as she looked at him, "That felt incredible."

He smiled, glad she allowed him to pleasure her in that way.

She rolled on top of him and began another passionate kiss, not caring that she could taste herself in his mouth. She ceased the kiss and straddled Severus and with his help, slowly lowered herself allowing him to completely fill her.

Both moaned as she hit his pelvis. Then she began to move. Severus reached up and kneaded her breasts before sitting up and sucking a nipple in his mouth. The change in position caused Hermione to gasp and to wrap her arms around him. He let her breast leave his mouth and kissed her. With some difficulty, Severus maneuvered himself on his knees for better movement so he could pump into Hermione as much as she was riding him. The two felt the Vinculum Contineo calling and grabbed each other's left arms automatically. The magic surrounding them was palpable. Severus laid Hermione back and continued pounding into her. The two locked eyes as they felt their climax near. Each called out their lover's name as they peaked. Severus pulled out and the couple made do lying in each other's embrace on the small cot. Their bliss was abruptly destroyed when an unexpected red head began yelling near the entrance of the tent.

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