A/N: Yes It's been a long time but hey, life happens. But I have a new chapter here so I hope you enjoy. As always leave comments and suggestions. Thanks for the patience.
The Forbidden Crush
Chapter 15
The next morning Hermione awoke to the fresh morning sun in her face. She didn't remember coming up to bed. Last thing she remembered was her head on Severus' shoulder listening to him read about the newest advancements in an Acne Healing Potion. He must have fallen asleep and he must have brought her up to bed. She sat up and once the covers fell realised she was in pajamas. Oh my goodness, He must have seen me naked already. How else could he have gotten me into my pajamas. She thought flushing a bright red. She got up and gathered herself some clothes from her drawers then slowly and quietly opened her door and peeked out. Once she saw the coast was clear she walked as quietly as she could to the bathroom across the hall incase Severus was still asleep as not to wake him. Once inside she closed and locked the bathroom door and set herself a steaming hot shower and once done she spelled her hair smooth and sleek. She learned after many failed years muggle products just wouldn't cut it for her hair and found she could only manage her wild main with spells. Deciding to go with a relaxed look this morning she donned her favorite comfy sweatpants and slightly baggy T-Shirt. She then put her hair up into a bun and proceeded down to the kitchen to put on a pot of coffee.
After a while of sitting at the table with her coffee Hermione heard the shower began to run again. Hermione knew Severus must be awake now and in the shower. How am I supposed to act after last night. I don't know what to do or say now. Oh my goodness. Hermione pondered to herself. After only about 15 minutes it became quiet again. He must be out now and will probably be down here any moment. Only a few moments later she heard footsteps on the stairs and Severus appeared in the kitchen. "Good Morning" He said sounding not quiet sleepy but not yet quite awake. "I smell coffee." She chanced looking up at him and nodded "Yes, I've made some there is still a nearly full pot. I have only had a cup out of it. Would you like me to make you a cup?" He rubbed his eyes as she spoke then sat down and finally looked at her. "Yes please, I'd appreciate that." She rose shyly and walked over to the counter with the coffee pot on it and poured him a cup "What do you like in your coffee?" "I prefer mine black first thing in the morning, I don't add any sugar or flavor til later on once I'm more awake." She picked up the cup and placed it down in front of him then returned to the table in her spot.
He looked up as she placed the coffee in front of him and noticed how beautiful she looked even when dressing down. Gods she is beautiful. He thought to himself. He noticed she kept staring at the cup and was pink in the cheeks. He wondered why for a moment then it dawned on him. She probably thought he saw her naked last night when he changed her being nobody knew of his spell yet as he had yet to patent it or sell it. He decided to speak on it and hoped it would make her feel more comfortable if he explained everything. "I just want you to know although I carried you to bed and changed you last night for comfort I did not view your body once. I used a spell of my own development that will dress a person in the same way the clothing banishment spell will remove clothes to the laundry just in reverse and with fresh clothes. I wanted you to know I didn't and would not violate your privacy even if I could use the excuse of being kind, nice, or conciderate." At the end of this speech she finally looked up into his eyes and looked visibally more relaxed. "Thank you, I appreciate that. What you developed is amazing. You should patent it and sell it. That spell would help so many people. Especially in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Rehabs, and stuff like that. You'd make a fortune and people would love you for it, even if they don't say it out loud." She finally said. "I did think of patenting it and selling it and it helping people but I did not think of the Hospitals and such. Those are good points." He honestly didn't put that much thought into it. She truly is the brghtest witch of her age in more ways than one.
SSHG
Shortly after breakfast was over their courier owls arrived. Both received their copies of The Daily Prophet and The Quibbler. Severus got 3 Potions magazines while Hermione got 3 different Potions magazines, a few Transfiguartions magazines, and a Charms magazine, plus a letter from Harry. Severus looked at all the stuff she had received and laughed softly "My my, you have quiet a lot to read there don't you." She smiled in response to this. "The Transfigurations magazines and the Charms magazines only come once a month. The Potions magazines come biweekly. Of course with Harry who the hell knows." At his he broke out a laugh and almost choked on it. Hermione opened the letter to read it.
Dear Hermione,
Hope you're doing okay. I know Professor Snape is going to take good care of you. He is a good man no matter what Ron says. Yeah I heard he gave you some grief before you went to accept your apprenticeship. Just please be careful, Although he is a good man he can still be a right git at times. Anyways, How is your summer so far? Auror training has started already, Right now it's the lecture portion. It's pretty interesting. Ron is having issues with note taking since he don't have you around to take notes for him. Any idea where to get those note taking quills you had? He could use one Thomas believe it or not is actually in Auror training with us. He is doing really good. Well, I hope to speak to you again soon. Write back when you can.
Talk to you soon,
Harry Potter
"Well at least Potterhead had some nice words for me. Don't give me that look I am used to calling him by that after so many years and even in pereson I call him Potterhead and he calls me Mr. Git so if he's okay with it don't you give me sass." At hearing that she had a shocked look on her face. "I had no idea you two were getting along that well now." Severus smiled at her. "Yes well as you know I like to keep my business private and Potterhead wants to try to keep his as hush hush as he can after being in the spotlight so many years. I think being his best friend and at times having to share the brunt you can understand." She took a deep breath and sighed rolling her eyes in exaggeration jokingly and plopped down onto the couch as they strolled into the living room. "Do…I…Ever" She chuckled.
A/N: Next Chapter coming soon!
