A/N: Yes, the new book is here, and I am making my way through, but it does
not affect the story. Thanks for your reviews, but I warn you, it's getting
action packed from now on.a little more romantic. So, be aware. But I
promise, no good stuff. Mostly fade to black stuff. But, also as promised,
the good stuff will be available on my site when the whole story is
finished. This chapter does contain some kissing, but that's it. Just to
warn you, if you're against kissing. But, I am continuing, got the next
angst filled chapter written. More of Snape's history to come. But not
derived from the book.
The next morning, Hermione awoke with a thumping headache. 'Great' she thought as she showered and changed for breakfast, 'Just great'
She went down for breakfast and was greeted warmly by Dumbledore, a beaming McGonagall, a cold Snape and squeaky Flitwick. These were the only teachers that remained at Hogwarts during the summer. Dumbledore's reason was that he had to stay here no matter what, and he hardly left the place. McGonagall as his wife also stayed for that that reason. Although, it was revealed to Hermione, that she was his wife and that she kept her maiden name to avoid prejudice and because she was too independent to be tied down with her husband's name. Dumbledore chuckled at this, and squeezed her hand affectionately.
Minerva, as she insisted on being called told Hermione that she and Albus had several children and grandchildren all scattered through the globe. Sometimes their grandchildren came to visit them, bring along their own young families, so Hermione shouldn't be surprised if she saw children running around Hogwarts.
Hermione was in awe at this revelation and felt pride that she was trusted enough as a member of the staff to be told this information. No behaviour displayed by the couple ever said they were married, but Hermione had known they were close.
Flitwick stayed at Hogwarts because his wife had died many years ago and he could not bear to go back to their home and relive the memories. They had children of course who came to visit their father and bring their young families with them, but that only happened in August.
Snape stayed simply because he could not return to Snape Manor because of the death of his parents. He had not been back there for nearly 30 years. It was still kept up, but it lay barren and empty.
And that's when Hermione collapsed. All the teachers rushed towards her, Snape picked her up into his arms and apparated to the hospital wing. Poppy came out and inspected Hermione.
"She's suffering some side effects from the potion, she'll be fine" said Poppy going into her office.
Snape sat by Hermione's side, holding her hand and reading. Occasionally he would look up to see if she was awake, but for the most part she lay sleeping. After 5 hours, he felt a sudden tight grip on his hand. He put the book down and looked to see the smiling face of Hermione Granger.
"Professor!" she exclaimed, "What am I doing here and why are you holding my hand?" she asked in an amused voice.
"It's Severus as you are now a member of the staff, and you fainted at breakfast so I brought you here. And the reason I am holding your hand is because unconsciously it gives you something to anchor towards whilst you are asleep." said Snape, quickly letting go. Hermione looked disappointed.
"Severus, there's something I need to talk to you abo.." started Hermione, but was cut off by Poppy bustling in to make sure Hermione was OK. After assuring her she was fine, she was discharged.
"Can you take me to my rooms Severus? I have a feeling I may faint again," said Hermione woozily.
"Of course" said Severus, taking her hand and guiding her to her rooms as she told him the twists an turns.
"Childhood" she said to the old witch guarding her rooms. The old witch smiled knowingly, noting Severus and allowed them access into the rooms. Severus gently lay Hermione down on her bed and turned to leave.
"Severus" her words halted him. He turned around.
"I need to talk to you," she said beckoning him over to the bed.
"Yes Miss. Granger" he said coldly.
"Hermione, please call me Hermione" she said smiling
"Hermione then" said Severus, a slight smile playing at his lips at the use of her first name.
"First, I want to say thank you for looking after me when I fainted. Secondly, we need to talk about what happened when we were children. Especially.."here she hesitated, "The kiss"
Severus shut down all emotion and waited what was to come next, preparing for the worst.
"At the time, it seemed like a suitable punishment for the canary cream. But, I'm afraid, my childish self didn't convey how much I enjoyed it" she said not looking up. "And, now I'm back to myself, I just wanted you to know, I don't regret it and that if it's possible, I'd like to try it again. Of course if you say no, I completely understand."and her babbling was stopped by soft lips meshing with her own as she pulled Severus nearer to her until he was on top.
He caressed her lips with his tongue, seeking permission to gain access to her mouth and she opened to comply.
The next morning, Hermione awoke with a thumping headache. 'Great' she thought as she showered and changed for breakfast, 'Just great'
She went down for breakfast and was greeted warmly by Dumbledore, a beaming McGonagall, a cold Snape and squeaky Flitwick. These were the only teachers that remained at Hogwarts during the summer. Dumbledore's reason was that he had to stay here no matter what, and he hardly left the place. McGonagall as his wife also stayed for that that reason. Although, it was revealed to Hermione, that she was his wife and that she kept her maiden name to avoid prejudice and because she was too independent to be tied down with her husband's name. Dumbledore chuckled at this, and squeezed her hand affectionately.
Minerva, as she insisted on being called told Hermione that she and Albus had several children and grandchildren all scattered through the globe. Sometimes their grandchildren came to visit them, bring along their own young families, so Hermione shouldn't be surprised if she saw children running around Hogwarts.
Hermione was in awe at this revelation and felt pride that she was trusted enough as a member of the staff to be told this information. No behaviour displayed by the couple ever said they were married, but Hermione had known they were close.
Flitwick stayed at Hogwarts because his wife had died many years ago and he could not bear to go back to their home and relive the memories. They had children of course who came to visit their father and bring their young families with them, but that only happened in August.
Snape stayed simply because he could not return to Snape Manor because of the death of his parents. He had not been back there for nearly 30 years. It was still kept up, but it lay barren and empty.
And that's when Hermione collapsed. All the teachers rushed towards her, Snape picked her up into his arms and apparated to the hospital wing. Poppy came out and inspected Hermione.
"She's suffering some side effects from the potion, she'll be fine" said Poppy going into her office.
Snape sat by Hermione's side, holding her hand and reading. Occasionally he would look up to see if she was awake, but for the most part she lay sleeping. After 5 hours, he felt a sudden tight grip on his hand. He put the book down and looked to see the smiling face of Hermione Granger.
"Professor!" she exclaimed, "What am I doing here and why are you holding my hand?" she asked in an amused voice.
"It's Severus as you are now a member of the staff, and you fainted at breakfast so I brought you here. And the reason I am holding your hand is because unconsciously it gives you something to anchor towards whilst you are asleep." said Snape, quickly letting go. Hermione looked disappointed.
"Severus, there's something I need to talk to you abo.." started Hermione, but was cut off by Poppy bustling in to make sure Hermione was OK. After assuring her she was fine, she was discharged.
"Can you take me to my rooms Severus? I have a feeling I may faint again," said Hermione woozily.
"Of course" said Severus, taking her hand and guiding her to her rooms as she told him the twists an turns.
"Childhood" she said to the old witch guarding her rooms. The old witch smiled knowingly, noting Severus and allowed them access into the rooms. Severus gently lay Hermione down on her bed and turned to leave.
"Severus" her words halted him. He turned around.
"I need to talk to you," she said beckoning him over to the bed.
"Yes Miss. Granger" he said coldly.
"Hermione, please call me Hermione" she said smiling
"Hermione then" said Severus, a slight smile playing at his lips at the use of her first name.
"First, I want to say thank you for looking after me when I fainted. Secondly, we need to talk about what happened when we were children. Especially.."here she hesitated, "The kiss"
Severus shut down all emotion and waited what was to come next, preparing for the worst.
"At the time, it seemed like a suitable punishment for the canary cream. But, I'm afraid, my childish self didn't convey how much I enjoyed it" she said not looking up. "And, now I'm back to myself, I just wanted you to know, I don't regret it and that if it's possible, I'd like to try it again. Of course if you say no, I completely understand."and her babbling was stopped by soft lips meshing with her own as she pulled Severus nearer to her until he was on top.
He caressed her lips with his tongue, seeking permission to gain access to her mouth and she opened to comply.
