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"Hermione I have to go to the Malfoy residence tonight." "Severus, no," she whined. "Hermione, yes do not whine to me I must go I will return tonight." He kisses her and leaves.

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Severus walks up a long brick walk to a dark and frightening mansion, even for him. It is very big and old, but also very well taken care of. Severus steps up to the large door and bangs on it with the door knocker. A house elf arrives and opens the door. "Mr. Severus Snape, we have been expecting you," the house elf squeaked out. The house elf leads Severus inside.

Severus walks into a large room with furniture in the middle of the room and book shelves on the wall. Lucius Malfoy walks into the room, "Hello Severus please have a seat," Malfoy said as he motioned to the furniture with his hand. They both sit down and begin to talk.

"Well Lucius as you know I have the Granger girl in my possession," Severus began, "I do not know if young Draco told you." "Yes he did, you have her under a spell," Malfoy questions. "Ah, yes I do she does not remember the kidnapping so she is able to attend classes and not reveal anything to anyone." "Very good thinking Severus," Malfoy says. "I also have her come to my rooms after her classes. Now Lucius do you have any news for me?" Severus questions.

Lucius began, "No I do not, not at this time. I have not heard from our lord but I do expect to within the next week or two." "Alright just let me know when you hear from him and exactly what he wants with her so whatever it is I can prepare her." "Alright Severus I will." With that the two men get up and shake hands and Severus leaves.

Severus returns back to Hogwarts and goes straight to the dungeons. Hermione is sitting in a chair and there is food at the table. "Mmm that smells good dear." Hermione smiles when she hears his voice. "I'm go glad your back," Hermione says as she walks over, wraps around and kisses him. "Well hello to you too," he says with a smile.

They sit down and begin to eat. Over dinner they discuss what happened at the Malfoy residence and what would be happening in the coming weeks. "You must act like you know nothing Hermione. I do not care what Draco does to you, you ignore him, understand?" "Yes," she says. "Good, well I am getting tired I believe it is time for bed." "Severus?" "Yes Hermione?" "Can I sleep with you tonight?" she questions. He looks at her and he can not resist. "Yes, go get changed girl," Hermione runs to changes and so does he.

Hermione comes into Severus room and he is already lying in bed. "Oh, it's so cold in here," Hermione says as she runs to the bed and jumps in. Severus laughs, "yes the dungeons are extra cold during the night," he says. "But that's ok it gives me a reason to be close to you," Hermione smiles. "Yes, I like that idea," he puts his arms around her and she buries her head in his chest. He plays with her hair and they both fall asleep.



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