Chapter 17
First Dates and Promises
The three Weasley siblings still at Hogwarts received a lengthy letter from their dad the morning following the arrests of Ron and Molly, letting them know that he had spoken with Bill and was still in shock at what had happened.
He assured them that he had no idea of what they had been doing, and with Charlie coming home this year he would be calling a family meeting during the holiday break so they could present a united front at both trials, which had been set to begin when the courts resumed in the New Year.
At the next meeting of Defenders of Hogwarts, Draco, Daphne, Theo, and Snape all made sure to arrive early. They sat and talked with Remus, Harry, and Adhara until the rest of the club members began to come in.
The first few people through the door stared at the four Slytherins in silence, unsure how to act around them. Thank Merlin for Ginny who walked in not far behind them. The youngest Weasley brushed past the awkward group and walked straight over to the couch Hermione was sitting, tossing her bag on the floor as she sat down next to the brunette.
"Finally made it into the secret club then, eh Ferret?" She taunted, and Draco glared at her while Daphne and Theo laughed.
"Oh I like you." Daphne said, moving from her chair to join the other girls on the couch. "We should be friends."
Ginny grinned at the Slytherin girl, happy to accept another girlfriend.
"Weaselette." Draco growled, and Ginny batted her lashes at the boy.
"Yes, Ferret?" She asked sweetly, and Draco grumbled about red headed menaces invading his life while the rest of the group snickered.
"Look out Draco, you're on the Ginny Weasley radar now. Welcome to another secret club you didn't know you needed." Harry snarked with a grin on his face.
"Damn it Harry, we don't need anything else in common!" He groaned, tipping his head back dramatically.
"Oh Draco, stop being such a drama queen." Adhara admonished her brother, and Severus snorted as if to say 'Not possible.'
"Alright everyone," Remus announced standing up as the rest of the students filed in. "I'm sure you're all wondering why Professor Snape is here. I have asked him to come and help me oversee your training. He has expert knowledge you all can benefit from and I expect you all to show him the same level of respect you've shown me."
There was some grumbling which Remus quickly silenced with a glare of warning.
"Professor Snape is here today to observe only. Draco Malfoy, Theodore Nott, and Daphne Greengrass are our newest members and will be joining as they feel comfortable. Now, today I've decided that a full review is in order. Each of you will face a training dummy and cast every spell from first year up to your current level. The dummy will register the strength of each of your spells as well as your accuracy.
"I want you to group by year first and then pair off. Daphne, Draco, and Theo will be working with Harry, Hermione, and Ginny until they're up to speed with the spells you've all been working on."
The group split as ordered, and Snape walked around the room as spells were shouted at various intervals. He kept a close eye on his Slytherins, and was begrudgingly impressed with what Potter had been able to teach such a widely varied group of students. Then again with Addy steering the curriculum it shouldn't have been such a shock.
In their corner, Ginny was putting Draco through his paces. Snapping out spells like a drill sergeant, she checked every offensive spell she could think of. He sent them all flying at the dummy until she called for the Patronus and he froze. Ginny saw his mask slide into place as he turned to face her, not wanting to admit there was a spell he couldn't cast. She kept strong eye contact with him as she marched up to him, cocking a brow in a silent question.
He kept his face stoic and unmoving, which was all the response she needed.
"Turn around Draco." She ordered quietly, and was surprised when he listened. She didn't move any closer to him as she started instructing him on how to cast his Patronus.
"Close your eyes Ferret. The key to a patronus is a happy memory or series of moments. The strongest emotion you can feel. I assume you know Occlumency so clear your mind and focus on finding the happiest you've ever felt."
Draco did as she said and sank into his mind, rifling through his memories in search of the brightest lit memories he could find. He chose moments from his childhood with his sister and Theo, moments from the years with his mother, laughing with Theo and Ada since she'd been returned to his life. He registered Ginny still speaking and tuned back into what she was saying.
"Once you've found your chosen memories, focus on letting that happiness fill you up. Imagine that it becomes an integral part of who you are."
She had come closer so her voice was directly in his ear now, the sound making him shiver.
"Now open your eyes and cast it, Draco."
As Ginny said his name, his eyes snapped open and he raised his wand, speaking the incantation as clearly as he could. Blue-white wisps of smoke came from his wand for a moment before fading away, and Draco's grey eyes narrowed in frustration.
He turned his head to look at the girl beside him and was surprised at the pleased look on her face. Ginny smiled at Draco and said, "Really well done. None of us got it on the first try. Not even Harry. Keep practicing and you'll get it."
Draco, unused to genuine praise like this, started slightly and then slowly smiled back at Ginny.
"Thanks, Weaselette."
Ginny smacked his arm and rolled her eyes as she replied with a cocky grin, "Now don't get sentimental on me Ferret. You still have a lot of work to do."
She stepped back and resumed her drill sergeant persona, this time testing his defensive skills by throwing every spell she could at him. Their mock duel lasted until Remus called an end to the meeting, and Ginny walked away half wishing she could feature in Draco's patronus memories, which she immediately thought meant she was losing her mind.
Hermione and Theo casually dueled as they tested each other, and Theo eventually won when he disarmed her, returning her wand to her hand with a lingering caress and kiss to her cheek. The rest of their time was spent sitting on the couch and talking, the space between them progressively lessening until the two were right next to one another, Theo's arm around the back of the couch as Hermione leaned into his shoulder. They people watched, paying particular attention to Draco and Ginny and Harry and Daphne.
Theo leaned towards Hermione and whispered, "Five Galleons says those four pair off after the holidays."
Hermione giggled and turned to look at Theo, her eyes alight with challenge.
"I'll take that bet, but I think they'll get together during the holiday, though everyone won't find out about it until after we get back."
Theo hummed in reply, pressing a quick kiss to her temple before settling back and bringing her with him. He was nervous about their impending date but seeing her willingness to get close to him like she was around their friends was the ego boost he needed.
He settled in to continue watching Daphne's famous Ice Queen persona slowly melt in the face of Harry's naturally charming and awkward self, looking forward to mercilessly teasing her about it later.
Daphne didn't know how to react to this version of Harry Potter. He was some strange combination of Professor Lupin and Professor Snape and it was throwing her off. He was approachable like Lupin, but demanded the respect that Snape held from all his snakes.
More off-putting than that, was the realization that Daphne wanted to spend time around him outside of his little club. He had no expectations of her other than that she be herself and do the best she could. Everyone else around her expected something. Her parents expected her to marry well. Slytherin House expected her to stay aloof and above all their petty squabbles because she was the Ice Queen, forever unbothered by the peasants. If this was how he acted around others he was teaching, then there was a likely chance that was how he would treat her during the rest of a normal school day and she wanted more.
Harry had trouble keeping his brain focused when faced with Daphne Greengrass as a student. As he asked her to demonstrate different spells, he relaxed more into what Hermione had dubbed "Professor Potter" mode. He varied the speed of the spells he called out, sometimes firing off spells at her to check her defensive reactions. Overall she didn't disappoint, and Harry told her as much.
"Honestly, you've got tons of potential. I think you're still worrying about what everyone else is going to think so you're not fully committing to every spell you throw, but Hermione is always saying that confidence will come so I'm not worried about it."
Daphne's eyes widened because he was one hundred percent correct, and no one had ever been brave enough to call her out like that.
"I… thank you."
"You're welcome? Sorry, why are you thanking me?"
"Because you called me out, and I don't remember the last time someone was that honest with me. It's refreshing." She sent him a brilliant smile and he awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck and adjusted his glasses.
"Ah… well… um… yeah. You're welcome. Is… is there anything we didn't go over that you would want to learn?" He asked, wanting to make sure he covered everything.
"I noticed Ginny telling Draco to cast a Patronus. Is that something you've taught everyone here to do?" Daphne was extremely curious about this, since it was a widely accepted fact that most adult witches and wizards couldn't conjure more than a mist at best. Full bodied patroni were something only Aurors and Unspeakables were capable of, so seeing Ginny ask for it had been surprising.
"Ah yeah, I did. It really isn't so difficult once you understand the mechanics of it." Harry said, and Daphne raised a sculpted brow at him.
"Lord Potter I believe you have no concept of the words difficult and impossible. Or should I call you Lord Slytherin?"
Harry barked out a laugh at her nerve.
"Heiress Greengrass, I would prefer you just call me Harry. Lord Potter if you must, but really I'm… I'm just Harry."
Daphne walked up to him, fully entering his personal space as she leaned towards him.
"Well then just Harry, explain the seemingly simple mechanics of one of the most difficult charms. I'm sure the experience will be extremely enlightening."
The sultry tone of voice to her challenge made Harry swallow hard before taking her by the hips and spinning her so her back was flush to his chest. His nose brushed her ear as he leaned in and spoke in low tones.
"Now Miss Greengrass, in order for this to work you have to trust me. Do you think you're capable of letting the ice melt long enough to do that?"
Daphne shivered and nodded in reply, staying silent as she waited for his instructions.
"Are you familiar with Occlumency?" He asked, receiving another nod in reply.
"Good. The basic mechanic of a Patronus charm comes down to singling out your happiest memories and focusing on the feeling they bring you. Close your eyes and focus on finding the moment or moments where you've felt the happiest."
Daphne closed her eyes and did as Harry said, trying to focus on finding happy memories instead of the feeling of his hands on her hips. It didn't really work but at least she could say she tried. She did manage to find a memory of herself and Astoria that she treasured, as well as the day Adhara had extended an olive branch in an effort to get to know her. Harry's voice spoke in her ear once more.
"Once you have the memories, open your eyes and cast the spell." He commanded gently. "Focus on that happy feeling being the strongest emotion you can."
Daphne opened her eyes as cast the spell, having the same level of success as Draco had. Harry watched the mist drift away and fade with a pleased expression.
"Well done. Keep practicing and you'll cast one like this someday." Harry drew his own wand and cast his Patronus, his massive stag forming next to the teenagers and staring at them for a moment before bounding off around the room and fading away.
She turned to him and whispered, "Daphne. My friends call me Daphne."
Harry gave her a lopsided grin.
"Okay Daphne. Guess that makes us friends." Right then Remus called an end to their meeting, and as Harry and Daphne headed to their common rooms, they each wondered how they'd so easily gained a new friend that night when neither person was one to trust easily.
Severus pulled Remus aside as the students filed out.
"I'll help. While Potter has done an… adequate job on the basics they still need more training."
"How terrible did that taste?" Remus asked, a wolfish grin on his face.
Severus glared at him in reply before stalking away, his black robes billowing as they always had and Remus laughed, heading to his own quarters. The first meeting with the Slytherins had been a success, and that was all he could ask for.
November bled into December and the final Hogsmeade weekend was now just five days away. Hermione was excited and extremely nervous for her impending date with Theo, and she broke down to Daphne and Ginny one evening because she swore she had nothing to wear.
The other two witches quickly snapped her out of her panic by forcing her to go through her wardrobe and try on all sorts of potential outfits before she finally settled on a solid blend of muggle and magical fashion.
At their study date on Thursday Hermione tried to flirt information about their date out of Theo, but he refused to give away any details. He'd planned everything and wanted it all to be a surprise for her. He held her hand as he walked her to Gryffindor Tower that evening, kissing her knuckles and watching until the portrait swung shut behind her before heading down to his dorm.
When Saturday dawned cold and with a fresh snowfall from the night before, Theo's nerves finally kicked into gear as he got ready that morning. The weight of the box in the pocket of his jeans was a constant reminder of his plans for the day. He pulled on his boots and headed to the Great Hall for breakfast, determined to eat something quickly so he had time to check on what the elves had prepared for the lunch he had requested.
Once he'd eaten and made sure lunch was perfect, Theo headed outside to set up their spot. He headed to the forest on the Magical Creatures Reserve and found a perfect clearing just off the trail. He pulled out the blanket they would sit on and cast an impervious charm to ensure it stayed dry before laying it on the snow next to the fire pit they would light later. He arranged everything on the blanket and ensured that it was under stasis and warming charms before nodding to himself. Pulling his coat around him, he headed back to the castle to wait for his witch.
Hermione woke with her stomach in knots. She didn't want things with Theo to be like they had been with Harry. It helped that their friendship dynamic was already vastly different, but since she'd agreed to let Theo court her he'd really turned on the charm.
The phrase panty melting came to mind frequently and she was losing her mind. She wanted him to snog her senseless, but he always kept his touch light and respectful, never stepping a toe over the line of proper decorum.
As she pulled on her boots, she checked her hair in the mirror once more, making sure that her curls weren't too unruly before grabbing her coat and heading down to breakfast. When she sat down with Ginny, Theo was nowhere to be seen and that made her nervous. Ginny forced a cup of tea into her hand and loaded her plate with some fruits and toast. Hermione ate almost mechanically, forcing the light breakfast down before standing from the table and going to say good morning to Draco and Daphne.
Both Slytherins reassured her that Theo was putting the final touches on their date and would be waiting for her in the courtyard. Hermione bolted from the Hall, her curiosity propelling her forward just as much as her excitement and nerves. She skidded to a stop just inside the castle doors, taking a few deep breaths to try and calm herself down before walking into the courtyard.
Her breath caught at the sight of him, and she eyed his figure appreciatively. He had a dark navy sweater under a black blazer, dark wash jeans and brown leather boots. His grin when he saw her coming towards him lit up his blue eye and he ran a hand through his hair. He looked thoroughly shaggable and it took all of Hermione's willpower not to jump him right there.
When Theo caught sight of Hermione, he grinned as she obviously ogled him from across the courtyard. He did the same to her and had never been more thankful for muggle fashion. Her black jeans make her legs look miles long. The snug fit of her sweater accentuated every curve and he wanted to whisk her away to their private picnic and skip all the shopping he'd planned. But he wanted to show her that he was interested in the little things in her life, and that included taking her to her favourite shops in the village.
Theo walked to her and took her hand in his, kissing the back of it and tucking her into his side.
"Hi." She said shyly as he tucked a stray curl behind her ear.
"Hi gorgeous. How was your morning?" He asked as they began walking.
"Honestly I'm excited and nervous about today. I don't want us to end up like Harry and I." She bit her lip after admitting it, thinking it sounded stupid.
"That is totally understandable." Theo said. "I know we haven't been friends as long as you and Harry have, but I can confidently say he doesn't feel as strongly about you romantically as I do so we won't end like that. If I have my way we won't end at all." He winked at her and she blushed prettily.
He loved making her do that and he smirked.
"Ready to finally find out what I have planned for us today?"
Hermione bounced on the balls of her feet, her eyes bright with excitement.
"Yes please!"
Theo laughed at the look on her face.
"Alright then love, our first stop is Tomes and Scrolls and I have an assignment for you."
"An assignment? What kind of assignment?"
"I want us to start creating traditions together. Things we could pass on to a family someday. I know Christmas for you this year is going to be different at the Malfoys, so your assignment is to find a book in the shop that we can read together. You said you always read Dickens around this time of year at home with the Grangers, and I want any future children of ours to share our love of reading. We'll expose them to Magical and Muggle literature of course, but I want to start building our library now."
They had stopped walking as Theo spoke, Hermione's heart stuttering at his mention of their future children. His confidence that their relationship would last was incredible, and if she was honest with herself it made him all the sexier. He stared into her eyes as he finished speaking and she couldn't help but melt into him, her arms wrapping around his waist as she laid her head on his chest.
"I think that is the most wonderful idea I've ever heard, Theodore Nott. This is the best assignment ever." She blinked back the tears that had formed at the surge of gratitude and affection for the boy in her arms, the one who had been there no matter what over the last two years and especially the last three months since her world had been upended.
She pulled away once her emotions wouldn't overwhelm her and the two continued hand in hand to the village.
"So what's after the bookshop?"
"Honeydukes." He replied. "We need supplies for hot chocolate."
"And then?" She prompted, and he shook his head in amusement.
"And then I'm going to properly surprise you so no more hints. Come on witch, we have a book to find."
He smiled at her and pulled her into Tomes and Scrolls where they spent the next hour browsing until Hermione finally settled on a book of legends that she fell in love with. Theo took it to the counter and purchased it, and the couple headed to Honeydukes where Theo bought the largest box he could find of vanilla Sugar Quills as well as some of their best melting chocolate for later. He discovered that Hermione had a fondness for dark chocolate and he made a mental note to add that to her Christmas gift.
Once they finished purchasing their sweets, Theo led Hermione back outside and started towards the Magical Creatures Reserve. She cocked her head to the side, intrigued as to where their final destination was. She trusted him not to put them in any danger, so she willingly followed him into the forest. He stopped a dozen or so yards away from the clearing he had prepared earlier, moving around to stand in front of her.
"Hermione, I'm going to need you to close your eyes. Just for a moment." He said, his blue eyes earnest.
She immediately did as he asked and heard him exhale the breath he'd been holding. She gently squeezed his hand.
"Lead the way." She whispered, and he took another deep breath before leading her forward.
Once he had her facing the clearing, he walked behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist, leaning in and whispering in her ear, "Okay, open your eyes now."
Her eyes flew open and she gasped at the picturesque scene in front of her. It was absolutely stunning. She would never in a million years have guessed a picnic was on the agenda for such a cold winter day, but the idea made her swoon. She spun in his arms and wrapped her arms around his neck, bringing his forehead to rest against her own.
"This is absolutely magical." She breathed.
He nuzzled her nose with his before pulling back and leading her over to the blanket, pulling her down with him and settling her between his outstretched legs with her back flush to his chest.
"Before we go any further, I have something for you." He said quietly, reaching into his jeans pocket and pulling out the jewelry box.
He placed it in her hands and wrapped his arms around her once more, his legs coming up to loosely cage her in. Hermione opened the lid and stared at the raw amethyst jewelry inside.
Theo began to speak quietly, his voice directly in her ear as she tried to get her breathing to return to normal.
"Though a contract has already been agreed to between our families, I want to know you chose this for yourself. I had these pieces made for you as a promise. While courting you I vow to stay grounded in the moment with you. I promise to continue to be the shelter and calm you seek from the storm as you acclimate back into Wizarding society.
"I offer these to you as the first betrothal gift, and ask that you wear them so that everyone will know of my intentions to stay by your side and someday make you my wife."
He took a breath before formally asking for her acceptance of his gift, wanting to look her in the eye. He released her and moved to kneel in front of her, his hands coming up to frame her face.
"Adhara Hermione Narcissa Granger-Malfoy, will you choose me? Will you accept me as your betrothed, your one and only suitor, knowing that I offer this to you with the intention of marrying you?"
She nodded, unable to form words past the lump that had formed in her throat at his words. Theo's face lit up and he leaned in so that his nose was brushing hers.
A wicked smirk stole across his face as he whispered, "Good girl."
That was all Hermione could stand after his torture of her over the last few weeks and she surged forward and claimed his lips with her own. Theo groaned and sank his fingers into her hair, raking his nails on her scalp and making her whimper. A needy whine escaped her as he teased the seam of her lips with his tongue, and the jewelry box was hastily put aside as he guided her onto her back. Theo kissed down her jawline as he unfastened her coat, his hands skimming up and down her sides before teasing the skin under the hem of her sweater.
Hermione groaned at the feeling of his hands gliding over her skin underneath her sweater. He stopped moving when his thumbs rested at the bottom of her bra, his mouth returning to hers with a bruising force that she matched, trying desperately to move enough so that his hands would meet her breasts. As he moved down the other side of her jaw she mewled and pouted, begging him to touch her. A dark chuckle was his only answer as he slid his hands back down her body.
She groaned in frustration until she registered that his fingertips were now dipping under the waistband of her jeans and knickers and she immediately stilled, going quiet. The only fingers to have explored her sex were her own, and the idea of someone else touching her had her heart thundering with equal measures of fear and excitement.
Feeling her stiffen, Theo stopped his hands and pulled away from her to make sure she was alright.
"Hermione, look at me." He softly commanded, her eyes meeting his as she chewed on her lip.
"I've never…." She started, and he instantly understood.
"You've never done that with a partner?" He asked gently, and she nodded, closing her eyes again in embarrassment.
"Hermione, you don't need to shy away because of lack of experience. This only goes as fast as you want it to. You guide me on what you do and do not want to do, and don't hesitate to tell me if you change your mind."
She gave a jerky nod of her head in understanding, knowing that she could trust him to not push for more than she was ready to give.
"Words love, I need to hear you say what you want me to do," he encouraged.
Feeling her face heat, she whispered, "Let's try again…"
"Whatever you want," he repeated, beginning to kiss her again.
He took his time, slowly working her back into the desperate state she had been in, leaving a lingering trail of open mouth kisses from her jaw down her neck as she melted under him again
"What next, sweetheart?"
"I want to touch you," she breathed, her voice so soft it was nearly lost amongst the sounds of the nature that surrounded them.
Suppressing his desperate groan, Theo responded in a rough voice, "You may do whatever you wish to me, Hermione. I'm yours to touch and explore."
He rolled off of her and shed his boots, coat and sweater, lying on his back and putting his hands behind his head. If she wanted to explore then she would have full access to him. Hermione's mouth went dry as she stared at his muscled torso. She closed the space between them and placed a hand on his chest, feeling his heartbeat race under her touch.
She leaned down and kissed him before starting to let her mouth and hands wander. She kissed down his throat, nipping at his pulse, pulling a soft groan from him. Her hands roamed down his chest and torso, feeling the muscles tense slightly as she touched him.
Moving her mouth to follow her hands, she pressed a kiss to the center of his chest and lightly raked her nails across his pecs, her eyes widening when he hissed as a nail caught one of his nipples. She did it again to the other side and then leaned back to watch his face as her fingertips skimmed down his abs and landed at the top of his jeans.
His blue eyes were dark as he watched her explore his body. She hesitated at his waistband and he whined low in the back of his throat.
"Please." He choked out, the desperation in his voice prompting her to cover the bulge in his jeans with her palm.
His hips jerked up, pressing himself more firmly into her hand and she squeezed gently making him swear.
"Shit, Ada." He panted, willing himself to have enough control not to come from the sight and feel of her innocent touch. It was an image he burned into his mind, wanting to forever remember the moment of her awakening desire.
Growing bolder she undid the button and zipper on his jeans and reached down into his shorts. Theo propped himself up on his elbows to better see her exploration. As her fingers slid along his sensitive flesh he hissed, and she started chewing on her lip again as she slowly wrapped her hand around him, pumping up and down once experimentally.
"Show me how," she said quietly, and he immediately wrapped his hand around hers, tightening her grip and guiding her along his length, mentally reviewing potions ingredients so he would last longer.
Adhara was a quick study and soon he was panting and moaning beneath her touch, his hips shallowly thrusting up to meet her hand.
His orgasm sped towards him like a freight train, and he came shouting her name, covering her hand and his stomach with his cum. He grabbed his wand to vanish the mess only to stop and stare heatedly at his witch as she licked a finger clean with an innocent and assessing look on her face.
"Bloody hell woman." He swore quietly, his cock already beginning to jump to attention once more. "You're going to be the fucking death of me."
"What? I was curious!" She said, and he shook his head in awe before chuckling. He vanished the rest of it and crawled over to her.
"Adhara Hermione Malfoy, only you could make the picture of sin look so innocent." He kissed her hungrily before whispering, "Now, may I return the favor?"
She nodded breathlessly, her mind clouded with lust as she kissed him. He slid her coat from her shoulders and slipped his hands under the bottom of her shirt to grip her waist.
He toyed with the hem of her shirt and asked, "May I?"
"Yes, please."
Her throat was dry as he firmly grasped the bottom of her sweater and lifted it over her head, tossing it onto the pile of his clothes.
She was immensely grateful that Daphne had convinced her to wear a black lace set. Theo growled at the sight of the dark material against her skin, his eyes hungry.
"Sweetheart, please tell me I can explore you. I may lose my mind if I sit here much longer."
He was itching to reach out and touch her, but he refused to do so without her express permission.
The almost desperate want in his blue eyes made a rich heat pool low in Hermione's belly and her voice sounded foreign to her own ears as she begged, "Please Theo, touch me."
His hands grasped her waist, pulling her body flush with his as he kissed her like a man starved. He gently laid her down on her back and left a trail of heat in the wake of his mouth as he worked his way down her neck to her chest. Hermione's breath was coming in short gasps, her head reeling as he toyed with the edge of her bra. His teeth nipped at the skin just above the cup of one mound making her squirm and arch into him as she whined and begged for more. Theo pulled the thin lace down, exposing her breast to his gaze. He moaned at the sight of her taut nipple and dove forward forward to flick his tongue across it.
Her body jerked up towards him and her hands flew to his hair, twisting and pulling when he sucked her nipple into his mouth. He suckled for a moment before pulling away and blowing a short blast of cool air over her heated flesh, the keen that escaped her the sweetest music to his ears. He switched sides and paid her other breast the same attention until she was a quivering mess of desire below him.
Before undoing her jeans he checked in with her a final time, "Is this still okay?"
"Yes," She gasped. "Please… I need..."
Hermione couldn't put words to exactly what it was she was begging for, but her body was on fire and desperate for his touch however she could get it.
Theo wasted no time in sliding his hand into her jeans, cupping her mound through her knickers, and sliding two fingers over her covered slit. Her hips bucked into his hand seeking a firmer touch that he happily supplied, quickly slipping his fingers past the final layer of clothing that separated her from him.
"Fucking Salazar's snake." He groaned at the feeling of how wet she was and she cried out at the feeling of his fingers as he began rubbing slow circles on her clit.
"More." She panted.
Theo would never deny his witch anything and she wailed as he picked up speed. Before she could come he eased off, her growl of frustration going straight to his already recovering cock. She whined at the loss of friction until she felt one long digit circling her opening, her body writhing and twitching as she tried to impale herself on his finger.
He ended his torture of her quickly, breaching her entrance and slowly working one finger into her tight channel. Her walls clamped down on the intrusion and Theo could have cried. If this was her body reacting to his finger, then entering her body with his prick might just kill him.
He pumped his finger in and out of her slowly, working her body over and she howled in desperation, unsure of how to ask for what she wanted, doubting her ability to speak at all because the pleasure was so intense.
He doubled down and added a second finger and Hermione momentarily stopped breathing when he crooked his fingers forward. In all her self exploration she had never been able to properly reach that particular area and her eyes flew open as her back arched, driving his fingers fully inside her.
"Oh my God, Theo." She keened, his name becoming a long moan as he withdrew his fingers almost completely before working them back into her tight heat.
He kept his pace slow until she begged for more. He increased his speed and used his thumb to start rubbing tight circles on her nub.
"Yes… yes… fuck…" She chanted, and his voice rolled over her.
"Come for me sweetheart, I want to watch you fall apart. Be my good girl and come for me."
He pressed firmly on her clit with his thumb as his fingers pressed against her front wall and Hermione screamed her orgasm, her hands twisting the blanket beneath her as her body went taut. Theo tried to continue pumping his fingers shallowly but her fluttering walls held him in a vice and he growled, wishing his cock were inside her right then.
Her body gave a final shudder as she came down from her high, her mind completely and blissfully blank. Blinking her eyes open at the feeling of Theo withdrawing his fingers from her body, she gave a soft whine already missing the way he made her stretch for him. She continued to watch him in a post orgasmic haze as he pulled his hand from beneath her knickers and brought his fingers to his mouth, licking them clean and she gasped as he groaned at the taste of her.
He caught her stare and said with a cheeky wink, "What? I was curious!"
The parroting of her own words made Hermione giggle as she began to finally catch her breath, rolling onto her side to face Theo as he stretched out beside her.
She snuggled into him, laying her head on his chest which rumbled slightly as he spoke.
"You still okay darling? No lines crossed?"
She hummed happily before replying.
"If you are asking if we can do that again, the answer is hell yes." She tilted her head back to look at him with a Cheshire cat grin. "No lines crossed Theo. I feel wonderful. Tired and hungry, but wonderful. Thank you."
"Good. If there is one thing I will make sure you learn, it's that I will always check in with you before and after we try anything new. And you always hold the power." Theo kissed the top of her head, wrapping his arms around her and holding her close as he said, "Now, hungry I can help with. I had the elves help me with lunch. We have three different kinds of fondue and all sorts of different foods to try with them. Dessert is hot chocolate and smores if you feel so inclined."
"You really are perfect Mr. Nott." Hermione said, leaning up on her elbow and kissing him soundly.