1 Chapter 4-Suspicion
For those few weeks before Christmas, I spent more time with Hermione in her room than I did with my housemates in mine. That does NOT mean what I know you're thinking. We only slept nothing else. Hermione didn't want to, and I'm not going to force her. That's just mean.
Christmas was fast approaching. I had father send me a wizard catalogue so I could find something nice for Hermione. Frank and Peter were going home for Christmas, but had left presents for Hermione under the tree. Hermione had presents from Lily, James, Remus, and Sirius too. But I never saw a present from her parents or Harry or Ron. No wonder she became increasingly sad as the days passed. I hoped their presents would come before Christmas, for Hermione's sake.
On Christmas Eve, I was forced to spend the night in my own dorms for the first time in awhile. But that was the only way I was going to get my presents. Plus, Hermione needed to spend time with her Gryffindor friends. She needed someone to comfort her, and I would be up later that afternoon.
We had agreed to open our presents from each other, in front of each other. So on Christmas Day, I turned invisible and walked up to Gryffindor tower. I muttered the password, and slipped silently up the stairs to Hermione's room. I opened the door, and walked in to see a very sad girl.
"Severus, is that you?"
I willed myself back to visibility. "Yes Hermione. What's wrong? Did your presents from your parents, Ron, and Harry not show up?"
She nodded. "Severus, they've forgotten all about me. It makes me wonder if anyone loves me. It makes me wonder if they would miss me if I jumped out of my window right now. I miss them all so much, and they don't miss me at all."
Unknown to both of us, Harry and Ron were both sitting in their common room, holding presents they had bought for Hermione in case she came back early. Her parents were at home, only reassured by the note from Dumbledore, and the praises their daughter had for the man.
"Hermione, I would miss you. I would miss you, because I do love you. Now, why don't you open your last present, and then you can go to bed. The best way to feel better is to sleep."
She nodded as I handed her the present. Slowly, she untied the bow on top, and peeled the wrapping paper off the small package. She looked at the black box, and opened it. Inside, lay a pair of diamond earrings, set in the shape of a flower. Hermione was a big fan of the cartoonish flowers. She told me that at home, her sheets and walls were covered in them.
"Severus, they're beautiful. I love them so much." She took out the earrings she had been wearing, and put in her new ones. "So how do they look?"
"You look like a beauty queen, whose just been crowned."
She smiled. "Now you open your present. It's not as nice…"
I cut her off. "Hermione, if it's from the heart, then the price tag isn't important."
I tore through the packaging, much less neat than Hermione was. Inside lay a copy of "Moste Potent Potions."
"I thought you should have a copy, you know, because you're making potions all the time."
"This is the best present anyone could have given me. Thank you, love." I leaned and kissed her. She responded immediately. Soon, she grabbed my hand and pulled me over to the bed. That was all the signal I needed.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
The next morning, I woke up with the sun shining in my face. Hermione was watching me.
"Good morning sleepy head."
"Good morning love." I stretched my arms out above the covers. "Wow. It's cold out there." I quickly brought them back underneath the covers.
"Well, then here." She snuggled right up next to me. "Now I can help keep you warm."
I wrapped my arms around her bare stomach, and whispered right into her ear. "That's not the only thing you can help me with"
She giggled, but agreed.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
We finally got up that afternoon. "Severus, let's go get some food. I know how to get to the kitchens, so just follow me."
I complied instantly, not wanting to upset her right now. Hallway after hallway, she walked, until finally we stopped in front of a painting of a fruit bowl. Hermione began to tickle the pear, and soon it was laughing. As soon as it did, the painting swung open revealing hundreds (well, it seemed like it) of house elves.
Hermione looked around politely, and most of them came up and asked if we wanted anything. "Could we just have some lunch and/or breakfast, please?"
Three different elves brought sandwiches, and five more brought breakfast foods. Two others brought us goblets of pumpkin juice.
She smiled gratefully. "Thank you all." She grabbed some of the food, and motioned for me to do the same. As we exited the large kitchens, we started heading in a familiar direction, toward our workroom.
"Hermione, you have got to be the smartest witch in the entire world. I love you so much."
"I love you too Severus." She gave me a quick peck on the cheek, and started inhaling the food.
"Been awhile since you've eaten, I see." I gently teased her as she stuck out her tongue between bites.
"Hermione, you know, I've only known 4 months, but I feel like I've known you forever."
"I know the feeling. I feel like we've always been best friends, but now we've just escalated. Why do you think that is?"
"Severus, if I knew, I would have brought it up a long time ago. But you know what I really wonder, is how are the others going to react when they find out how serious we've gotten?"
I thought for a moment. "You know, I don't think I give a damn. As long as I can call you my own."
"I definitely think that can be arranged." She grinned, and continued stuffing her face full of food.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
One day shortly before Easter, the two of us were in her room "working on a project," if you know what I mean. Well, we were working on that, when someone knocked on the door.
"Hermione, it's me, Lils. I need to talk to you."
Hermione got off the bed and started putting her clothes on. Seeing what she was doing, I quickly willed myself invisible and started picking up the discarded clothing. I shoved them under the bed, and sat in a corner.
Noting that everything was away, Hermione opened the door to a very distressed Lily.
"Lily, what's wrong?!"
"Oh Hermione!" She collapsed onto my 'Mione and wept uncontrollably. Hermione comforted her, and brought her into the room so she could shut the door. They sat on the window seat.
"Lily, you have to tell me what's wrong so I can help."
"Hermione, I've been waiting for this day for nearly 2 years now, and it's finally come. But now that it has, I don't know what to do."
I could tell Hermione was trying to figure out what was significant to Lily about 2 years. Then it dawned on her. "Lily, did James finally propose."
The weeping girl nodded. I personally was shocked. James was a lucky guy, not that I wasn't either.
"Then I'm afraid I don't understand what's wrong."
"He didn't do it right! He didn't have a ring, he didn't get down on one knee, and he didn't even say the words out loud. He just wrote them down on a piece of parchment."
I could tell Hermione wanted to laugh. "Lily, is that all? I know that in our teenage years, we live for the right man to come along and get down on one knee with that small black box, even I want that, but if you really love him, is it really important?"
I tucked that bit of information into the back of my head, just in case, and continued watching the scene unfold.
Lily sat up, and looked at Hermione thoughtfully. "I guess not, but it was supposed to be more special than that!"
"Lily, James is nervous! He doesn't know your answer, and if he was watching when you read the note, he probably thinks you're going to say no! Can you imagine putting your heart on the line like that, in the most open way possible? I certainly cannot see myself doing that. Now, do you love the man or not?"
"Of course I love him! I love him more than anyone!"
Hermione grinned. "Well, then get down there and tell him. But I'm coming to watch."
Lily grinned right back, and the two girls left (with the door open I noted). I grabbed Hermione's bathrobe, and followed. Just because I was invisible didn't mean I couldn't take precautions.
As I entered the scene in the common room, Sirius and Remus could be seen scrambling up to the boys' dorms. Apparently, James wasn't there, and Lily had been quite…forceful that he be here…NOW. Everyone was staring at her, and many were coming down the stairs to watch the scene. I got off the stairs quickly, before someone bumped into me.
Soon enough though, James came downstairs. He was running his hand very nervously through his hair. "Umm, hey Lils. The guys said you wanted to see me." He was doing every nervous habit I knew existed, and many I didn't. Man, this guy was serious.
Lily had calmed down efficiently enough at this point. Slowly, her head started bobbing up and down, tears in her eyes.
James looked ecstatic. "Lily, do you really mean it?!"
She only nodded her head more vigorously. "Of course I'll marry you, you prat." James quickly covered the remaining ground between them, and swept Lily up into a very passionate kiss.
A dawning of understanding hit everyone at that moment. Sounds of congratulations could be heard from every corner. Hermione seemed content, and soon was heading back towards the stairs. I hurried up them before she arrived to her dorms. I was waiting right inside the door, when she came in, and gently shut the door and muttered the silencing charm.
"Severus, she said yes."
I snuck up behind her, wrapped my arms around her middle, and gently started undoing buttons. "I know. I was there." I gently kissed her neck, and soon, we were working on our project again.
2 End Chapter 4
Hehe…very fluffy chapter we've got here. Thank goodness.
Notice: There are only going to be 1-2 more chapters. No more. After this, I'm going to start my other Harry and Ginny story. Hopefully, you'll read it!
As for this story, don't forget to read and review!
~HerbieWerbie
For those few weeks before Christmas, I spent more time with Hermione in her room than I did with my housemates in mine. That does NOT mean what I know you're thinking. We only slept nothing else. Hermione didn't want to, and I'm not going to force her. That's just mean.
Christmas was fast approaching. I had father send me a wizard catalogue so I could find something nice for Hermione. Frank and Peter were going home for Christmas, but had left presents for Hermione under the tree. Hermione had presents from Lily, James, Remus, and Sirius too. But I never saw a present from her parents or Harry or Ron. No wonder she became increasingly sad as the days passed. I hoped their presents would come before Christmas, for Hermione's sake.
On Christmas Eve, I was forced to spend the night in my own dorms for the first time in awhile. But that was the only way I was going to get my presents. Plus, Hermione needed to spend time with her Gryffindor friends. She needed someone to comfort her, and I would be up later that afternoon.
We had agreed to open our presents from each other, in front of each other. So on Christmas Day, I turned invisible and walked up to Gryffindor tower. I muttered the password, and slipped silently up the stairs to Hermione's room. I opened the door, and walked in to see a very sad girl.
"Severus, is that you?"
I willed myself back to visibility. "Yes Hermione. What's wrong? Did your presents from your parents, Ron, and Harry not show up?"
She nodded. "Severus, they've forgotten all about me. It makes me wonder if anyone loves me. It makes me wonder if they would miss me if I jumped out of my window right now. I miss them all so much, and they don't miss me at all."
Unknown to both of us, Harry and Ron were both sitting in their common room, holding presents they had bought for Hermione in case she came back early. Her parents were at home, only reassured by the note from Dumbledore, and the praises their daughter had for the man.
"Hermione, I would miss you. I would miss you, because I do love you. Now, why don't you open your last present, and then you can go to bed. The best way to feel better is to sleep."
She nodded as I handed her the present. Slowly, she untied the bow on top, and peeled the wrapping paper off the small package. She looked at the black box, and opened it. Inside, lay a pair of diamond earrings, set in the shape of a flower. Hermione was a big fan of the cartoonish flowers. She told me that at home, her sheets and walls were covered in them.
"Severus, they're beautiful. I love them so much." She took out the earrings she had been wearing, and put in her new ones. "So how do they look?"
"You look like a beauty queen, whose just been crowned."
She smiled. "Now you open your present. It's not as nice…"
I cut her off. "Hermione, if it's from the heart, then the price tag isn't important."
I tore through the packaging, much less neat than Hermione was. Inside lay a copy of "Moste Potent Potions."
"I thought you should have a copy, you know, because you're making potions all the time."
"This is the best present anyone could have given me. Thank you, love." I leaned and kissed her. She responded immediately. Soon, she grabbed my hand and pulled me over to the bed. That was all the signal I needed.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
The next morning, I woke up with the sun shining in my face. Hermione was watching me.
"Good morning sleepy head."
"Good morning love." I stretched my arms out above the covers. "Wow. It's cold out there." I quickly brought them back underneath the covers.
"Well, then here." She snuggled right up next to me. "Now I can help keep you warm."
I wrapped my arms around her bare stomach, and whispered right into her ear. "That's not the only thing you can help me with"
She giggled, but agreed.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
We finally got up that afternoon. "Severus, let's go get some food. I know how to get to the kitchens, so just follow me."
I complied instantly, not wanting to upset her right now. Hallway after hallway, she walked, until finally we stopped in front of a painting of a fruit bowl. Hermione began to tickle the pear, and soon it was laughing. As soon as it did, the painting swung open revealing hundreds (well, it seemed like it) of house elves.
Hermione looked around politely, and most of them came up and asked if we wanted anything. "Could we just have some lunch and/or breakfast, please?"
Three different elves brought sandwiches, and five more brought breakfast foods. Two others brought us goblets of pumpkin juice.
She smiled gratefully. "Thank you all." She grabbed some of the food, and motioned for me to do the same. As we exited the large kitchens, we started heading in a familiar direction, toward our workroom.
"Hermione, you have got to be the smartest witch in the entire world. I love you so much."
"I love you too Severus." She gave me a quick peck on the cheek, and started inhaling the food.
"Been awhile since you've eaten, I see." I gently teased her as she stuck out her tongue between bites.
"Hermione, you know, I've only known 4 months, but I feel like I've known you forever."
"I know the feeling. I feel like we've always been best friends, but now we've just escalated. Why do you think that is?"
"Severus, if I knew, I would have brought it up a long time ago. But you know what I really wonder, is how are the others going to react when they find out how serious we've gotten?"
I thought for a moment. "You know, I don't think I give a damn. As long as I can call you my own."
"I definitely think that can be arranged." She grinned, and continued stuffing her face full of food.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
One day shortly before Easter, the two of us were in her room "working on a project," if you know what I mean. Well, we were working on that, when someone knocked on the door.
"Hermione, it's me, Lils. I need to talk to you."
Hermione got off the bed and started putting her clothes on. Seeing what she was doing, I quickly willed myself invisible and started picking up the discarded clothing. I shoved them under the bed, and sat in a corner.
Noting that everything was away, Hermione opened the door to a very distressed Lily.
"Lily, what's wrong?!"
"Oh Hermione!" She collapsed onto my 'Mione and wept uncontrollably. Hermione comforted her, and brought her into the room so she could shut the door. They sat on the window seat.
"Lily, you have to tell me what's wrong so I can help."
"Hermione, I've been waiting for this day for nearly 2 years now, and it's finally come. But now that it has, I don't know what to do."
I could tell Hermione was trying to figure out what was significant to Lily about 2 years. Then it dawned on her. "Lily, did James finally propose."
The weeping girl nodded. I personally was shocked. James was a lucky guy, not that I wasn't either.
"Then I'm afraid I don't understand what's wrong."
"He didn't do it right! He didn't have a ring, he didn't get down on one knee, and he didn't even say the words out loud. He just wrote them down on a piece of parchment."
I could tell Hermione wanted to laugh. "Lily, is that all? I know that in our teenage years, we live for the right man to come along and get down on one knee with that small black box, even I want that, but if you really love him, is it really important?"
I tucked that bit of information into the back of my head, just in case, and continued watching the scene unfold.
Lily sat up, and looked at Hermione thoughtfully. "I guess not, but it was supposed to be more special than that!"
"Lily, James is nervous! He doesn't know your answer, and if he was watching when you read the note, he probably thinks you're going to say no! Can you imagine putting your heart on the line like that, in the most open way possible? I certainly cannot see myself doing that. Now, do you love the man or not?"
"Of course I love him! I love him more than anyone!"
Hermione grinned. "Well, then get down there and tell him. But I'm coming to watch."
Lily grinned right back, and the two girls left (with the door open I noted). I grabbed Hermione's bathrobe, and followed. Just because I was invisible didn't mean I couldn't take precautions.
As I entered the scene in the common room, Sirius and Remus could be seen scrambling up to the boys' dorms. Apparently, James wasn't there, and Lily had been quite…forceful that he be here…NOW. Everyone was staring at her, and many were coming down the stairs to watch the scene. I got off the stairs quickly, before someone bumped into me.
Soon enough though, James came downstairs. He was running his hand very nervously through his hair. "Umm, hey Lils. The guys said you wanted to see me." He was doing every nervous habit I knew existed, and many I didn't. Man, this guy was serious.
Lily had calmed down efficiently enough at this point. Slowly, her head started bobbing up and down, tears in her eyes.
James looked ecstatic. "Lily, do you really mean it?!"
She only nodded her head more vigorously. "Of course I'll marry you, you prat." James quickly covered the remaining ground between them, and swept Lily up into a very passionate kiss.
A dawning of understanding hit everyone at that moment. Sounds of congratulations could be heard from every corner. Hermione seemed content, and soon was heading back towards the stairs. I hurried up them before she arrived to her dorms. I was waiting right inside the door, when she came in, and gently shut the door and muttered the silencing charm.
"Severus, she said yes."
I snuck up behind her, wrapped my arms around her middle, and gently started undoing buttons. "I know. I was there." I gently kissed her neck, and soon, we were working on our project again.
2 End Chapter 4
Hehe…very fluffy chapter we've got here. Thank goodness.
Notice: There are only going to be 1-2 more chapters. No more. After this, I'm going to start my other Harry and Ginny story. Hopefully, you'll read it!
As for this story, don't forget to read and review!
~HerbieWerbie