Hi everyone...I am glad to have gotten such awesome responses to the last chapter! I loved writing it and I am happy everyone found it hot! This chapter will be a little bit of Hermione and Severus together with him addressing some of her worries...It's a bit of filler but next chapter we are meeting Harry and I am super excited for that one!
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As Hermione scurried out of what was now obvious to her was Lucius' study alight with excitement over the news of Harry waking up, she realized a few things immediately.
The first being she had no idea how to get back to her glorious room. That was easy enough to solved by calling Spiffy or by turning around and heading back into the room she had just made quite a show of exiting.
She could turn around and ask one of her wizards but she was torn. Torn between feeling a bit embarrassed by what she had just seen and by what she just done in front of her two wizards. Hermione was also a bit scared to address the feelings and needs what had just transpired brought up to her.
She felt like a truly sexual being for the first time in her was a wonderful and powerful feeling. It would have been hard for her to categorize in her normally rational mind. Right now in this moment she was addled in the most pleasurable way and it was extremely hard to process.
Still getting back to her room was not the only thing on her mind. She had to admit she was more than a bit worried as to how the wizards would interpret what had just happened. If Hermione was perfectly honest with herself she had let herself get totally caught up in the scene in front of her and let go. She had no idea how she wanted to interpret what had happened. Should she want to interpret it?
Having no real experience in relationships prior to this Hermione had no idea how these things progressed. She had been bloody blindsided when Ron and Lavender first got together and she had lived with the girl and spent most of her time outside of the dorm with Ron. Still she was fairly certain even those two, who were nearly attached at the tonsils for several months, had not even moved this fast.
She was certainly not complaining as these two men were the stuff her fantasies had literally been made of and they were fated to be bound to her. It was enough to turn any girl to mush. But still Hermione was fairly certain that having three completely sensual and quite frankly awakening experiences in less than 24 hours was on more than the expressway.
She had a feeling that with Severus and Lucius she would be safe no matter what. Even in their limited contact and conversations since the war when the two wizards could be free and open with her both without even really trying (at least to her knowledge) had made her feel more comfortable in her own skin and safer than she had ever felt in her whole life.
It was amazing to feel like she was being treated and cared for like a precious treasure which is exactly how Lucius and Severus made her feel. At the same time they also knew when to take off the kid gloves and introduce her to new experiences. So far she had adored every new experience they had shown her and while extremely sated now, she had no doubt her wizards were going to be open to teaching her whatever her heart desired when she was ready. She smirked at that thought.
Molly Weasley was going to be an apoletic stroppy bint when she found out about this bond. She was sure of it! But for all she cared Molly could hang. She could be creative with hexes and she would not stand for that damned woman insulting her wizards.
Hermione was sure she would have to be extra creative when they did manage to get to the hospital wing. She was sure Molly would be there mothering over Lavender with Ron by her side if the tosser had any sympathy or sense.
That was the main fact that was starting to take over the very happy and lovely thoughts she was having about her wizards. The fact that Harry was awake and while Minerva had probably tried to keep it quiet, she was sure that Molly was there. She knew the red-headed woman who had ensured that Hermione had never felt too comfortable around her family.
Yes, she pushed herself and Ron together but that was only because of her magical strength but Molly had never missed an opportunity to remind her that proper witches were wives and mothers had a sneaking suspicion that Molly was hoping that with marrying Ron, he could break Hermione's spirit. She was sure she was far too haughty in Molly's opinion and deserved to be brought down a few notches.
Molly had never forgotten any bad thing that had been written or said about Hermione. Now to defend her wizards from that harridan's shrieking and foul words she would remember each time Molly had cut her down or demeaned her. Somehow she had no doubt they would do the same in their own ways if the situation were reversed.
Still she hoped Molly didn't poison Harry against her. She remembered the promise he had made her while on the run. She knew Ron had abandoned Harry more than once in his hour of need but the final battle had to hold some weight. She also knew that he trusted Severus and was praying for his survival.
Harry was sure a bit misguided in why Severus had stayed loyal to the light or why he had joined the Death Eaters in the first place but she was sure when she explained the whole situation to him, he would understand. At least that was her hope.
Plus Hermione was sure that he could not deny Lucius. He had been the one to hit Riddle with the actual fatal blow. Harry had just provided extra assurance. He had even admitted so to many aurors and truly anyone who would possibly listen to him, which him being Harry Potter meant pretty much everyone.
If anything Harry would be more upset because he would feel that this was being forced upon her and he wanted to spare anyone that feeling if he could. Harry would never get over the burden that Dumbledore and that damn prophecy had put on him. If he really viewed her as the sister in all but blood that he claimed he would be mostly upset that this was a bond that she had no say in.
She was absolutely sure in her ability to make Harry see reason and understand that despite the bond these were two men she would have been drawn to on her own. On the run they had frequently talked about the future and never once had Harry thought she and Ron would work out. He always said she needed someone who would appreciate "that brain of your's 'Mione, that thing is a national treasure and you need someone who can see that."
He had also admitted that someone he thought would always be someone older like Remus, though he had been quick to clarify and make sure he was clear on the like Remus portion of that statement. Being sure to that Hermione understood it was not Remus himself but someone in that vein. As if she was thick and ready to play homewrecker or held any feelings to her former professor. He was much too much like herself and well versed in the art of private self-loathing. She was sure they would have been toxic for each other.
Still Harry would not be able to deny that these two wizards were absolutely in that vein of descriptors. Even if they were both Slytherin he would have to admit that they were intelligent, gentlemen and just the type who would care for Hermione like the unique and special woman she was. At least that was how she felt.
She was pondering that and just standing a few steps down the hallway from the door to the study when she heard the door open once again. Hermione was startled as if pulled from a deep dream. She was worrying her lip and realized she must have been standing for several moments in that hallway for one of the wizards to have righted themselves. She knew whoever it was was exiting the study to get ready for the trip they knew she would ask for to visit Harry.
Hermione had to admit that it was Severus who came out first. She felt a tad guilty that she was a smidgen glad that he shut the door behind him as he exited. Lucius was probably enjoying one more glass of firewhiskey or was taking a smidge longer to right himself. Her slightly worried face was broken with a smirk as she remembered the state Lucius had been in when she had left the room in her excitement.
The dazed but sated look on his face. The grin that seemed to just naturally lazily resting on his face was simply stunning. He had been panting slightly still and his pale and elegant fingers had been gently carded through Severus' hair still hold his darker lover still close to his rapidly deflating cock. He was truly stunning and truthful Hermione couldn't wait to see such bliss on him again and hopefully it would be soon.
Stunning as Lucius was, Hermione had to admit as the darker man swiftly approached her cautious smirk firmly in place that she simply felt a tad more comfortable alone with Severus. She felt more comfortable opening up to him for some reason. Hermione knew despite his sometimes downright cruel comments towards her while he had been teaching, it had been to keep up his front. She very much doubted he had meant a stitch of it and the last day had confirmed that to her.
He had been gracious and cautious with her. Gentle and kind. Honestly Hermione had been a bit shocked at the amount of reverence and love in Severus' eyes when he looked at her now. To be honest she was fairly certain he contained the same emotions when she looked at him. She knew her reasons why for her emotions, she had been half in love with the man since he had saved them in third year. Seeing him literally put his life on the line to help Harry and nearly dying for the dolt who was her best friend didn't hurt his cause.
Besides that she felt him a very common soul for some reason. She was sure it had something to do with the bond but something told her Severus would understand how desperately alone she had felt at school and at home. Lucius would know about it and could appreciate their pain but something told her Severus would understand the pain of having parents who could truly care less.
When Severus finally reached her and simply pulled her in his arms she knew without even saying anything that he help her put to rights all of the doubts and worries in her head. His arms felt like home and she breathed in his scent which was still mingled with Lucius' and sighed. His quiet but silky voice broke her out of her revere, "That was quite a sigh Hermione. I hope not of regret for what just happened because I may be biased but I assure you, there is nothing to sigh regarding that. At least I hope not. We didn't push you too fast did we Hermione?"
She only pulled a little back from his chest so she could look up at him. The smile that graced her features put his racing heart at ease. Softly but still smiling she shook her head, "No Sev, you two did not push me to do anything. I walked in on you, choose to stay, choose to watch, most certainly chose to touch myself in front of you and would have tasted you both whether Lucius had asked me to or not." His smirk had turned down right heated with that comment.
"Truthfully that was honestly even better than something my fantasies could have worked up and it was not too fast. Do I feel like we are expedited at a somewhat ridiculous speed? Yes. Am I sure that has something to do with the bond? Yes, of course but honestly I can't find it in myself to be that worried about it. You both make me feel safe and cared for, more than anyone in my life. The last day or so in your presence has made me feel more cared for and protected than I can ever remember feeling. I mean Sev I've been half in love with you since my third year. The bond wasn't speeding up much. I thought you would never notice me truthfully."
Hermione had started to look down and was blushing like crazy that she had admitted. She didn't know which was more embarrassing to her the fact that she had admitted her crush or her issues with her confidence. She always tried to appear strong as she felt in the wizarding world any weakness she showed would be used against her. She was a bit surprised when her chin was tilted up and she was met with a firm and insistent kiss from Severus.
This was unlike any of the kisses either man had given her before. The passion behind this one was clearly meant to convey something to her and she was happy to give over to the lesson Severus was looking to teach her. She simply succumb to the way that he seemed to be pouring all of his heart into this kiss and she responded with fervor.
She groaned with the same amount of disappointment when as he was swiftly moving to push her up against the wall in a pique of passion when the loud pop of house elf apparition broke them apart. There was no doubt to either party of the embrace as to which elf was popping in.
Resting their foreheads together, Severus was the first to catch his breath slightly and spoke to Spiffy first. He could see in his periphery that the small elf was tapping her foot and glaring daggers at him. Clearly Spiffy was going to take guarding Hermione's virtue somewhat seriously. Or at least she was not going to let her future Mistress be taken for the first time like a common trollop against a wall. Severus groaned again but this time in disappointment at himself and he was sure Spiffy caught the undertone of his groan.
"Spiffy, thank you for checking on us. I appreciate you reminding us of our upcoming visit to Hogwarts. I assure you I will get Missie Hermione back to her room safely." Severus could not believe the audacity of the elf to arch an eyebrow at him and Hermione finally caught onto what the elf was looking at Severus for like that .
She giggled out loud not knowing what was funnier seeing Severus dressed down without even words by this small house elf or the fact that Spiffy had all but pushed her into the study not too long ago probably knowing full well what was happening in there. Clearly the elf's boundaries of propriety had a certain line which involved Severus snogging her against the wall on this side of not allowed.
"Spiffy I promise you I will get her back to her room safely in the exact same state as she is in now. We will not make any more pit stops. You have my word." Severus said through gritted teeth. Hermione thought the pink tinge to his cheeks as he was chastised by Spiffy was quite frankly adorable which was not a word that someone normally associated with Severus. She still thought it fit the bill perfectly.
Spiffy was apparently satisfied but before she bowed out of sight gave a what sounded like the most cheerful warning in the world. "Of course Master Severus, Spiffy will be waiting for Missie Hermione in her room to help her get ready for visit to see Harry Potter."
Hermione couldn't look at the shocked looked at Severus' face for fear of laughing out loud at the look on his face after the admonishment from the tiny elf. However hearing the slight click from his jaw clearly closing after clearly falling open was enough to send her into peals of laughter.
Hearing the deep chuckle of Severus join her after a few seconds of laughter made her smile even more and once again the worries about Molly Weasley or being uncomfortable around these two men melted away. Somehow seeing him more open and willing to laugh and comfort her made Hermione feel like she could tell him why she was sighing and what had her so worried.
She wiped her eyes and met the shining obsidian eyes of Severus. He was truly smiling at her and she thought to herself that he must have looked at least a decade younger when he did that. She felt like a truly important person to be privileged enough to see this rare smile from him and so she wanted to respond with a show of trust in kind. She smiled back at him and then tucked herself under his arm and said, "Walk me back to the magnificent room you two put together for me Sev and I'll tell you about why I was sighing but I assure you it had nothing to do with you."
She felt Severus lean down and take a deep inhale of her hair. She smiled again at this gesture and it warmed her heart at how familiar it was and how important it must have been to Severus knowing what his sense of smell meant to him.
He rumbled, "Oh it would be my pleasure to escort you my dear and to be honest I am much more scare of Spiffy than I ever was of Riddle. What would happen if all of my glorious black robes got doused with bleach. Spiffy would not be afraid to do it. I believe she is a bigger fan of you than she ever was of Lucius or I but then again you did save us both. She also mentioned something about you being a fierce lioness who protected me with her life. She has only been singing your praises and saying what a good Mistress you will be. She is looking at you like her ward….t."
"Oh but doesn't need to think of me that way, Severus. If anything I am indebted to her and would love to do anything to make things easier for her! She is the one who helped ensure your survival, I only started the process she really knitted everything together and was able to take you to safety…."
"Ah but Hermione, you had the forethought to keep me alive until she got there, you stayed to save me when Potter and Weasley would not. I know Potter probably regrets not staying now but Weasley is probably cursing your name for saving my neck. You did it before you knew about the bond and while it probably encouraged you, I firmly believe without it you still would have done whatever you could. You are just a good person and good people should have those who will stand up and support and protect them. That is all Spiffy wants to do. She just wants to protect and help you because she feels like you could use a bit of a hand" Severus was clearly trying to reason around the debt idea with her because he knew about her feelings towards the House Elf issue in general.
She just rolled her eyes at his round about logic that was clearly just an attempt to stop what he was sure was an upcoming S.P.E.W. rant. Minerva had already told her it had been quite the joke of the staff room for a while. Thankfully she had saved that little tale for Bill & Fleur's wedding when Hermione was already certain she wouldn't be returning to school, not that Minerva had known that but still. She shook her head and said to Severus, "House elf beliefs and rights aside Severus, I do agree that it is clear Spiffy is a force to be reckoned with when she wants to and I suppose I am glad I have her on my side. It's nice to see a balance between that wretch Kreacher and how hyperactive Dobby was. It is nice to see an elf that is a nice middle ground." Severus snorted at that, Lucius had mentioned that meddling elf had probably saved Potter and because of that Hermione.
Hermione decided not to address the snort which was probably about Dobby, his death was still to raw and she really didn't have an argument about how brave that little elf had would leave that argument for another day. Instead she chose to focus on what she had promised to tell Severus as he started walking them down the hallways of a house that she had sworn looked smaller from the outside.
As if he could see the confusion on her face as they started out Severus looked down at her and at first simply said, "Magic." At the lack of a dawning of understanding on Hermione's face he continued, "That is why the hose looked so quaint outside and is quite a bit larger inside, magic. Well that some good warding and a dab hand at disillusionment charms." And once again as if her were reading her mind Severus spoke up again, "No I am not reading your mind or trying to break past your occulmency walls Hermione, sometimes your questions are simply written across your face. It is one of the many things I find so charming and refreshing about you."
Hermione was clearly satisfied with his answer as she simply nodded nestled a little closer as they walked. Severus noticed with her much closer that it slowed down their pace more than a bit. He wondered once again how the witch had not been placed into Slytherin.
She sighed again and this time he tried very hard to not worry that it was entirely related to him and Lucius or what they had done in the study. He and Lucius had both admitted that had been one of their favorite sexual experiences of their entire lives. They were intrigued and entranced by this mix of a sex kitten and a hellcat who came in the package of a Gryffindor witch. Both couldn't wait to see and taste what she did next.
"Well for starters I am sighing because truthfully I am worried about what will meet us at Hogwarts. Yes, Poppy and Minerva support us and I am hoping Harry will. His only issue might be that there will be three of us and how much older you are than me but I can make him see reason on both of those points. I am more worried about what that harpy Molly will say and what her idiot youngest son will parrot after her. Sometime Ginny joins in and I doubt she will have left Harry's bedside so I don't know whose side she will be on." Hermione was speaking in earnest at this point and Severus was loathe to stop her.
"Molly Weasley can say whatever she wants about me. I am used to that two faced bitch getting away with murder basically when it comes to me and no one will check her. But you two. I know she will be worse to you and Lu. You two are older than me which doesn't bother me in the slightest by the way but I am sure Molly will find issue with it and have no issues shouting about that issue and the myriad of other issues she has from the top of her lungs. Despite how kind and motherly she seems, Molly has a set of rules and plans scheming in her head and she has wanted me for all role all of my life, I think it is because she wants to see me broken but that is not the point currently. She knows I have all but completely dashed her hopes of marrying her beloved Ronald but to walk in with the two of you, it will cause a shrieking fit unlike any other. You will be a pervert because I was your student, Lucius will be a leech because 'his wife is barely cold in the ground,' she will make sure to bring up you both carry the dark mark and I will have brewed a love potion and or hexed you to follow me around. She will bring up all the worst of whatever is lurking in people's minds and truthfully Molly can say what she wants about me but I don't want you to have be but through that pain of having to have her shriek at you or dragging you through the mud because of me. The sigh was partially about that and about Harry but also the fact that I will have to toughen up some of my more creative hexes to keep Molly in line. Somehow I don't think a simple 'Silencio' is going to cut it."
Severus was once again in awe of their witch. She was not concerned about herself at all once again. She was more worried about how he and Lucius were going to handle a bint like Molly. True Arthur and his brood seem to be unable to control the woman at all and truthfully he doubted Potter could calm her down either. Plus her little tart of a daughter did not fall far from the harpy tree. He wanted to chuckle because of how sweet their little witch was, because of how much she cared. Hearing how earnest she was though stopped him from laughing at her.
He doubted a witch like Hermione when being this serious would appreciate a chuckle even if was meant in the best of ways. Severus realized as they continued walking towards the room that this was something she truly cared about and he had to admit it filled him with love that she cared so much about his and Lu's feelings. That she was ready to hex a woman who as far as Severus knew had been like a mother to her, although knowing Molly it was probably a very fickle mother like role. Especially given what had been written about Hermione at points and what Severus suspected her views on blood purity really were.
Severus cleared his throat and began the attempt to calm Hermione down a bit about their upcoming visit to Hogwarts to see Potter. He was also sure she was more than a little concern about the sometimes rash and hot-headed Potter and she probably wanted to admit but Severus was sure that she was also a bit worried about what had happened in the study. Regardless Severus didn't want to let their witch to be worried about things that were out of her control and or in the case of Molly Weasley shouldn't be worried about at all. He and Lucius may not have been followers of Riddle but that didn't mean they hadn't picked up their fair share of dark curses and hexes that couldn't be traced and didn't need silly wand movements to make. If Molly said one thing against their witch he was sure either her or Lucius would not hesitate to take her down a peg or two.
"Hermione, my sweetling, Molly Weasley can screech and howl as much as she wants. We will make sure those who we care about will know the truth. We can clear up rumors and set to rights the fact that nothing started until just yesterday despite the fact that the bond has been active since you turned 17. If you want to hex her for speaking, or screeching, poorly of Lu and myself you can if it will make you feel better. You can also choose to shut her out. Minerva will not let that woman near you if you asked her. She and Poppy could hustle her out of the Hospital Wing faster than you could say 'evanesco.' It absolutely warms my heart my sweet Hermione that you are concerned about us and honestly you can confer with Lu but I can't remember the last time either of us felt that someone outside of one another did give a damn. It means the world to us little lioness and we would never discount it but we also don't want you to trouble yourself about what insignificant people like Molly Weasley say about us. We are strong wizards just like you are a strong witch and we have dealt with worse. What matters to Lu and I is that the people we know and care about know the truth and that we stay out of Azkaban and close to you. We know that is going to happen so no matter how much Molly screeches and her son huffs at us, Lu and I could care less. We are simply accompanying and protecting our witch on a visit to her closest friend who for his sake better accept her."
Hermione had tears in her eyes at how much Severus had shown of himself in that little speech. The fact that he called her a strong witch made her want to puff out her chest with pride. The fact that they clearly had the same thoughts as her which was as long as they were happy and their family and friends knew, everyone else could hang.
"I will make Harry understand Sev but also please try and be civil to him. I know he isn't your favorite person but he thinks the world of you now and it will make the whole Harry accepting our bond and triad a lot easier. He is mostly going to be concerned about the fact that you are both so much older than me, your personality and the fact that Lu was married before. I have both logical arguments as well as Harry-logic arguments that will answer all of his arguments. I am more worried that Molly will have put him off of me again but somehow I think Ron leaving him in the middle of the Final Battle will have him feeling a bit cool towards them at them moment," Hermione couldn't believe she had chastised Severus just like she had Harry and Ron during her school years.
Her cheeks turned pink and she wondered what his reaction would be to her bossy behaviour finally making an appearance. Instead of a scowl that she expected when she looked up at her dark wizard, she saw a smirk like he had finally gotten something he had been waiting for.
"You have no idea how cute it is when you are bossy do you?" Severus asked when she looked quizzically at his smirk. "I know all about your bossy streak and I for one have been waiting to hear it directed at me. I love that fire about you Hermione and I love that you are a natural leader and aren't afraid to direct your troops." Hermione was blushing and preening under what Severus was saying and her blush turned neon when he leaned down and in a quieter and huskier voice said, "I personally find your bossiness quite sexy my sweetling." He chuckled at the blush that was lighting her face and neck.
Hermione swatted at him as if to show she was annoyed and said in a huff. "This is the only thing I am worried about between the three of us Sev. I am worried about how I am going to fit in and how inexperienced I am. I am sure you have figured out that I have most likely read quite a bit about sex, the mechanics and the different varieties or kinks. I know the mechanics but obviously sex and intimacy are not just mechanics. I want to make sure I don't rush myself, I know you two will never pressure me, but I get overwhelmed and wanton when you are around. I forget myself completely and that is what scares me a bit. I am not even bothered by what happened in the study, I loved it. If I wasn't tired and Harry hadn't just woken up I would probably still be lounging on the two of you right now...but I am just worried about losing myself in you two and in the bond."
Severus was once again amazed by the maturity and forethought of their witch. She may have been 19 but she thought more logically and with more compassion than most witches and wizards decades older than her. He knew just how to put her mind at ease and was not worried making about making this promise as it was one that he knew that Lu and himself would move mountains to keep. "Hermione, sweetling, we will not let you lose yourself in us. You have nothing to fear on that front. We care for you because of your personality, your character and your soul. Lu and I would never want to lose that and we'll make sure to remind you of that in case you ever forget. As for being overwhelmed while around us, that is the bond pushing us to formally bond and consummating it. We have waited a few years past your majority to bond for obvious reason but now that we are in close proximity to each other it will push. Trust me you are not the only who get's a bit of fog in their head when we are close to one another, Lu and I have noticed too. We will not rush you though Hermione and we will give you the bonding ceremony you deserve whenever you want it to be. This will not be some hurried affair unless that is your wish. We are yours forever and a few weeks or months won't change that sweetling."
When Severus had stopped talking he looked down and saw tears pooling in those sweet brown doe eyes he had already completely fallen in love with and he worried he had said something wrong. However the smile that was so heartfelt that accompanied her tears that were threatening to overflow seemed to calm Severus some that he had not mistakenly upset her.
"Who knew Severus Snape was a hidden romantic? Or that he seemed to know just the right thing to say to help put his bond mates mind at ease…" Hermione pondered out loud. Severus smirked at her musings and kissed her on the top of the head.
"That one I think will need to stay between you, me and Lu, my sweetling. Can't have my big bad Potion's Professor reputation ruined." Hermione chuckled at his quip and then realized they had come to a stop.
She saw the door in front of her and sighed this time clearly in reluctance. "Well I better head into get ready, I wouldn't want Spiffy to be upset with us." She lightly kissed Severus on the lips before turning to open the door. With a glance over her shoulder she smirked at Severus and he was taken aback at how much it looked just like Lu's trademark smirk.
"One of these days though I will need to get an actual tour so I can get back to my room. I appreciate our walks Sev but don't want to get caught between a wall and a hard place every time." With a saucy wink she closed the door but could still hear the roaring laughter that was coming from the hallway.