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Chapter 15: The New Look Of *H.G.*
Severus sat intently looking out the window. He knew that he should be getting some sleep. He and Hermione had to get an early start tomorrow in order to get to Gwendolyns' on time. Still every time he was about to get up and head to his quarters, a thought stuck him. What if he wakes up and it isn't Friday, and he isn't going with Hermione? What if this is some huge dream? He knew he was being childish, but he couldn't help it. Severus did not know how the night at Gwen's would go. It was hard enough sleeping at Hogwarts without Hermione next to him, but the Carson Manor was much smaller than Hogwarts. Even though Carson Manor had 20 bedrooms (all of which would most likely be full) alone, it was nothing compared to the castle that is Hogwarts. He knew he needed much willpower. The though of Hermione in a bed slowly seduced him into a deep slumber.
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"Goodnight guys! I'm beat and I have to be up early tomorrow. Ginny, before you go to bed will you please come to my dorm?" Hermione tried to hide the happiness in her eyes, but doubted that anyone missed it.
"Sure Mione. I'll be up in a bit." Ginny knew something was up, but she wasn't sure what.
Hermione started up the stairs. She was so excited about opening up the packages, but first she had to hide Ginny's Christmas present. She got into the dorm, Lavender and Parvati were still down in the common room, she found Ginny's package and hid it under her bed. She then unwrapped both outfits and her makeover kit. She was a bit apprehensive about the new outfit and what she was planning on doing to herself. 'Oh well Hermione it will be ok.' She kept saying that to reassure herself.
She took out the book that went along with her kit and started to flip through the pages. Then she spotted what she wanted to do with her hair. It was a bob type cut, short a little above the shoulders. She read all about wand hair cutting and the spell that went along with it. Hermione took many deep and calming breaths while reading the incantation once more. She finally closed her eyes and stated the incantation. After she felt her hair drop to the ground she dared to look in a mirror. She gasped as she stared at her reflection. She loved it! It made her curls mellow out and accentuated her cheekbones.
She grabbed some of the promenade that came with the kit and slathered it on her hair. She loved her newfound style. It would be so much easier to take care of. Not to mention the fact that she looked a few years older. It was still long enough to put up. Oh she was in love with her hair, which she had never been before. Hermione was shaken out of her little trance by a loud shriek.
"Hermione! What in the world did you do?" Ginny went running up to Hermione. As soon as she got a look at Hermiones' face Ginny saw that her hair looked awesome. It made Hermione look so much more beautiful. "Never mind Mione, you look awesome. Wow, I can't believe you had the guts to cut your hair. I know I would of never been able to do it."
"I'm glad you like it after all. I was scared to do it, but I feel so much better. Look on my bed. Our outfits came too. You try yours, I try mine?"
"Of course!" Both girls put on the skirts, and matching pea coats. After marvelling at how great they both looked they got out of the new outfits.
"Gin, you really do look great in yours. I hope you enjoy it."
"I love it so much. I don't think I have ever had a better gift or a better friend." Ginny rushed over to Hermione and gave her a huge hug. "Thank you so much Mione. You really are the best friend I have had."
"You are so welcome. Just do me one favour?"
"Sure, anything."
"Please don't tell anyone the real reason I won't be here tomorrow. All they know is that my aunt is getting married and I won't be back until Saturday." Hermione couldn't disguise the worry in her voice.
"Don't worry Mione. No body and I mean no body will find out. You better get to bed though. You have to be up so early. Good night Hermione. Thank you so much. See you Saturday." With that Ginny left the dorm and went to her own.
Hermione got everything ready for the next morning. Her change of clothes, and all of the girly necessities needed. She got ready for bed and sat down with the book to look for more changes she could make. She ended up reading herself to sleep.
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Ginny had been up earlier than normal. She knew she wanted to see Hermione off. She also knew Hermione had to be up at 4 a.m. to be ready by 5 a.m. It was 4:15 a.m.; she knew Hermione forgot to set her alarm. Ginny rushed into the 5th year dorms and saw Hermione dead asleep.
"Mione love, wake up! You only have 45 minutes to get ready!" With a snort Hermione was up. "There you are. Do you need help getting ready?"
"No. I got everything ready last night. Help me get dressed and beautiful? I need a quick shower. I'll be back." With that Hermione was out of the dorm. She came back 15 minutes later wrapped in a towel. "My out fit is on the top of my trunk, can you pull it out?"
"Sure thing." Ginny grabbed the maroon outfit and handed it to Hermione. Hermione threw everything on. She grabbed the promenade and slathered some more on her hair. "Want help with your makeup?"
"Yes please. There is a bunch of new stuff in the kit." Ginny grabbed a bunch of stuff and started playing. By the end Hermione looked sophisticated, yet childish and beautiful all in once. "Wow Gin, you really are a miracle worker." They both worked diligently to get everything back in her travel bag. Then grabbed her new cloak and threw it on, completely covering her hair.
Ginny and Hermione walked out of the dorm and out to the hall without being noticed. The fat lady was still asleep and didn't give them any notice. The girls talked and gossiped all the way to the entrance of Hogwarts where the girls hugged good-bye. Then Hermione watched as Ginny walked into the great hall for some breakfast. Hermione took a deep breath and opened the door. There she gaped at her most favourite man ever.
Standing there in the most handsome outfit Hermione had ever seen. It looked like a fancy suit. Hermione got a shock when she saw Severus with out his robes. But Severus in a suit Hermione was floored. She started shivering on top of her apparent jaw on the ground.
"Lovely Miss Granger. You looked so shocked. Here I brought this because I knew you would be cold." With that Severus wrapped a nice warm cloak around Hermione and her cloak.
"Severus you look. Wow. You look so amazing."
"Oh sweet. I couldn't look like my self on your birthday, now could I? We better get a go on. Long ride ahead of us. I have owled ahead our orders, so all we have to do is pick them up."
"Great! I am so excited. You have no idea. This I think will be my best birthday ever." Hermione smiled mischievously. Severus still didn't know about her new look. 'That's all right. He will know soon enough.' Hermione thought. While she was thinking this Severus had handed her a thermos of Butterbeer, and slipped his hand in hers.
They walked hand and hand, all the way to the gate of Hogwarts where a carriage was waiting for them. Severus helped Hermione up into the carriage and then got in himself. He started digging into his bag and grabbed a dark green (typical Slytherin) package, and handed it to Hermione.
"Severus, what is this?" Hermione was completely surprised she had not expected a gift from Severus. Not in the slightest.
"What do you think? Open it. It isn't the only one. Just the one that I want you to have now." Severus smiled. 'Why does she still have her cloak over her head?' Severus wondered. He wasn't sure he said it out loud or not. Hermione did not move her head, so he figured he didn't say it.
"Oh Severus!" Hermione unwrapped the package it was a large book with a distorted heart type lock on it. "Severus, it is wonderful, but what is it?" Hermione had a perplexed look on her face. Severus chuckled.
"Oh almost forgot." Severus reached in his bag and pulled out another package, only this one was much smaller. He handed it over to Hermione. She really looked confused now.
"Severus, how many things are you going to give to me? You will make me feel horrible. How will I ever make up for the things you have given me?"
"I am sure you will find a way." Severus gave her the most evil grin, which she knew not to take for anything at all.
Hermione sat only staring at the small package. It was in sliver paper, with a small bow on top and masses of curled ribbon. Hermione took the bow of the package and set it atop Severus' head. She then started to slowly work on the ribbon, hoping she was flustering Severus. She finally got through all the ribbon and tossed it at Severus. Then she started to slowly open up the paper. Taking her sweet time.
"We haven't all day love. Might want to hurry up a bit."
With that she ripped off the paper and wadded it up and chucked it at Severus. He grabbed the paper and chucked it back at her. The both laughed and when they where done Hermione opened the small box. Inside was a small silver heart shaped locket. Hermione stared at it longingly.
"I have always wanted a locket. Oh Severus! Thank you so much."
"Shh, that isn't all it is. Take it out of the box, and open it up."
Hermione did as she was told. She gasped when she saw the inside. Each side had the most amazing pictures of Hermione and Severus together. One side was her sitting on Severus' lap in his quarters on his over sized couch. She knew when it had been taken. She was in her green plaid skirt. The other was of Severus holding and kissing her next to a steaming cauldron.
"Don't worry. You and I are the only ones who can see those pictures. To anyone else that looks at it, it is only you next to a steaming cauldron and sitting on what looks like to others a Gryffindor chair. Now place that into the lock on the book. That is the key to the book."
"Severus you are amazing." Hermione took the key and unlocked the book. There right in front of her was a title page.
The Life of Severus SebastianIncludes Briefs on the Other Snapes
Severus Sebastian Snape . . . . . . . . . . 1-550
Gwendolyn Victoria Ryan . . . . . . . . . . 551-556 Donovan Septimus Snape . . . . . . . . . 557-562Genevieve Emma Alcott . . . . . . . . . . 563-568
Sheridan Avery Snape . . . . . . . . . . . 569-574
Alexis Renee Callahan . . . . . . . . . . 575-580
Kristi Beth Devereux . . . . . . . . . . . 581-586
Emerson Tanner Snape . . . . . . . . . 587-592
Tristan & Constance Snape . . . . . . 593-598
Hermione couldn't believe her eyes. She had a book that had everything Severus had ever done written down. She was floored. She couldn't imagine why Severus would ever give her something that means that much. It must have either cost a lot, or took a long time to put together.
"Would you kindly tell me what you want to know or close me? I am very tired here!" Shrieked an old librarian sounding type voice.
"OH MY GOSH!" Hermione couldn't help but shriek a bit herself. "It talks!"
"Yes it will turn to any page you want and read to you anything you want to know. It is like a library on the Snapes. I thought you want to get to know me better. It is easier to let you read it than tell you. Don't get me wrong. I will tell you stuff myself, but, it gets hard, some of it Hermione. I don't know if you should read all of it yet. I also thought it would help you to understand me better."
"Severus. It is the most amazing thing anyone could ever give to me. I will cherish it for ever and always."
She gave Severus the biggest hug she could muster. They were finally at the Hogsmead Station. Severus grabbed his bag and hers, stepped out of the carriage and then helped Hermione out. Severus led the way to the cabin they would be ridding in. They got comfortable and Hermione finally grew enough courage to take off her cloak. She stood and undid Severus cloak, then undid her own. As she slid the cloak she heard Severus choke on some of his Butterbeer.
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