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Thank you Corazon for betaing!
Hidden Truths
Chapter 7
In the following weeks Snape and Hermione continued to work together late at night so no one would miss her. Dumbledore was aware of this and had no problem with it. Hermione still helped Snape after meetings, some nights he required healing potions and others he didn't. Hermione ended up staying the night most often of times not because she needed to, but because she wanted to.
Their time together let them become friends; they talked openly to each other. Both were more comfortable being around the other and not having to hide their reactions.
Hermione loved to go to Severus', (she started to think of him as Severus than Snape) quarters and grab a book and sit and read. She would do this when he was not even there. Often, the first few times she was nervous when he would come in, but he said nothing to her and went about his business or would take a book himself and read in a one of the overstuffed chairs.
Times like this let them become more comfortable with each other and after reading for a good amount of time they would take a break and get some food or just talk about the book or whatever came up. While Hermione loved her friends, they would always be her best friends. Severus was able to offer her something they couldn't. Having a mind like Hermione's she always wanted to talk and learn and debate things of an intellectual level. While her friends were smart they were interested in the things she wasn't. Though now Severus was and it encouraged her to talk with him more. Subjects ranged from muggle books to advanced magic to the latest potions, though Severus had the field for most of the magic and potions discussions, Hermione tried to read the latest magazines that she could get her hands on to be up to date. Severus enabled her to get her hands on more of the latest issues... she was never one to read magazines as Witch Weekly but more along the lines of Ars Alchemist.
For Severus, he was silently pleased when he found Hermione in his quarters, curled up on the sofa reading. When they finally would finish whatever they were doing he tried to always get a conversation going, which Hermione never seemed to mind, but rather enjoyed herself he thought. When they didn't read or talk they ended up working on some of his research in potions. While he did the more advanced stuff and he left the other things to her. She would ask in-depth questions about potions and he was glad to answer them. He was aware of her rapid learning in potions and becoming better at it than she was before, even though she was the best in class and school already. Severus, being a night creature liked to work late and that was great for both them. It let her not have to explain things to her friends while she disappeared.
During the time in his chambers, Severus asked Hermione to call him by his first name. He felt having her call him Professor Snape always in his room would be too stiff. Hermione agreed to this only if he agreed to call her by her name and not Ms. Granger. Severus relented knowing how she felt.
When Hermione did get comfortable enough around him she always wanted to ask a couple of things.
"Severus, why were you so cruel to me in the 4th year after Malfoy cursed my teeth?" Hermione asked one night after putting down her book.
Severus put down his book as well and looked at her. He was wondering when the questions like that would start, but he didn't mind. He felt he owed her an explanation. "Because Malfoy was right there. And showing support to Slytherin was important at that time. My Mark was growing brighter indicating Voldemort was becoming more powerful and I knew my role again would have to be established."
"Did it help?"
"Actually yes. Malfoy told his father and Malfoy Sr. told Voldemort of my favoritism and it in essence saved my life the first night back."
Hermione felt no more anger about it now, knowing her embarrassment basically saved his life. "I'm glad then." Hermione went back to her book.
"I apologize for my comments though," Severus offered genuinely.
Hermione kept her book up, "Just don't do it again."
Severus could hear the humor in her voice and smirked, "Yes, dear," a bit sarcastically.
Hermione replied back just as sarcastically, "Behave sweetheart."
Chuckling could be heard from behind Severus' now raised book.
~~~~~
With the time spent in Severus' company Hermione knew her feelings were growing for the wizard. Not only finding him attractive physically and in admiration and respect, she was attracted to his dark sense of humor and his mind. She knew he was always intelligent, but didn't know he would have the personality he did. Her crush grew into something more. Hermione was falling in love. This was another reason she spent the night when he returned from his meetings, even when she didn't need to. While she knew her feelings couldn't lead to anything more than the friendship that was already in place, she loved spending time with him. Hermione now considered him one of her best friends along with Harry and Ron, even though they would most likely never like each other, Hermione still considered him a best friend. Harry and Ron were more of the type of friends gained in childhood and grew, her friendship with Severus was something she valued differently than what she had with Harry and Ron.
Severus came to realize over the time with Hermione he was doing more than creating a friendship with her. Even though he was her teacher she was bright enough to match if not exceed all of Hogwarts teachers in intelligence. He found her attractive physically and personality wise. She seemed to enjoy his company just as much considering it was her always in his chambers and having to come to him to spend time there. Severus was not the type to lie to himself and he knew he was falling in love with Hermione. Though he was nearly 20 years her senior, the age difference wasn't much of a deal within the magical world. But he wondered if she was starting to feel the same? He sometimes had to stop himself from kissing her. One day though, he knew it was going to be where he couldn't stop himself and wondered what she would do. Time would only tell though, and until then he would enjoy the friendship they had built together.
~~~~~
Severus and Hermione grew more comfortable with each other. They flirted more without realizing it.
"In second year?" Severus asked with surprise.
"Yes," Hermione confirmed while stirring the ladle in the cauldron.
"How did you get the ingredients?" Severus already knew but he wanted her to confirm it.
Hermione quickly glanced at Severus who was leaning against the worktable with his arms folded. "Harry and Ron distracted you while I was able to get the boomslang."
"I thought that was what happened."
"You knew?" Hermione asked.
"Not definitely, but I suspected it was Potter and you that took something from my stores." Severus scowled.
"Why didn't you ever punish us?" Hermione put down the laddle.
"Because I couldn't prove it at the time. But now...." his eyes glinted.
"You can't do anything now, it was five years ago!" Hermione argued.
"Oh? And you think that little technicality will get you off Ms. Granger?" his silky voice asked.
"And so Professor Snape exactly what do you have planned for me?" Hermione flirted slightly.
"Wouldn't you like to know," Severus teased.
'Is he flirting back?' Hermione thought to herself. "Yes, I would."
"You, Ms. Granger have detention and are required to brew more polyjuice potion this weekend," he clearly said.
"That's all?" Hermione got off easily.
"Until perhaps I think of something else," he grinned.
"Brewing the polyjuice potion won't be bad though. In fact I rather enjoyed brewing it." Hermione got back to her potion.
Severus watched her for a few more seconds before returning to his own cauldron.
~~~~~
One of their many times together relaxing, they were busy reading. Hermione finished the book she was reading and wanted another one. She walked to the library and put the book she had away and looked for another book Severus recommended to her. Of course when she found it, it was on the top shelf. Hermione didn't want to interrupt Severus so she tried to reach the book herself.
With surprise Hermione felt the presence of the man behind her. He was flushed against her back as he reached for the book himself. He grabbed the book and offered it to her. She slowly turned around, still remaining against him with his book in hand. Her hand automatically took the book from him. She stared into his eyes and saw the desire there, but she was too scared to make the move, thinking she might be wrong in what she saw.
Severus lifted a hand to caress her cheek, whispering, "I shouldn't be doing this but I can't resist."
Severus leaned forward slowly, giving Hermione a chance to stop him. She didn't and when their lips met it was amazing. The kiss was a slow and gentle. Severus' arms went around her bringing her closer.
Hermione made a small sound and that was enough for Severus to run his tongue across her sealed lips asking for permission to enter. The first exploring kisses turned deeper, silkier, and sexier. Hermione's hand pressed flat against his chest needing to touch him. The book forgotten, dropped beside her feet and she moved both hands to his shoulders and around his neck. One pressed down onto his back ensuring he wouldn't leave anytime soon and her other hand spread it's fingers into his hair, finally granting her a dream come true. Hermione loved the texture of his lips against hers; she never would have expected such pleasure could come from them. Their tongues mated together sending shivers down her spine.
When they broke apart later gasping for air they stared at one another.
"Hermione, if you don..." Severus started until a finger pressed to his lips.
"How about an encore performance?" Hermione whispered suggestively.
To Be Continued...
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I'll do reviews next chapter I don't have time before I have to be at work and want to read some updates on stories I'm reading! Sorry!
Thank you Corazon for betaing!
Hidden Truths
Chapter 7
In the following weeks Snape and Hermione continued to work together late at night so no one would miss her. Dumbledore was aware of this and had no problem with it. Hermione still helped Snape after meetings, some nights he required healing potions and others he didn't. Hermione ended up staying the night most often of times not because she needed to, but because she wanted to.
Their time together let them become friends; they talked openly to each other. Both were more comfortable being around the other and not having to hide their reactions.
Hermione loved to go to Severus', (she started to think of him as Severus than Snape) quarters and grab a book and sit and read. She would do this when he was not even there. Often, the first few times she was nervous when he would come in, but he said nothing to her and went about his business or would take a book himself and read in a one of the overstuffed chairs.
Times like this let them become more comfortable with each other and after reading for a good amount of time they would take a break and get some food or just talk about the book or whatever came up. While Hermione loved her friends, they would always be her best friends. Severus was able to offer her something they couldn't. Having a mind like Hermione's she always wanted to talk and learn and debate things of an intellectual level. While her friends were smart they were interested in the things she wasn't. Though now Severus was and it encouraged her to talk with him more. Subjects ranged from muggle books to advanced magic to the latest potions, though Severus had the field for most of the magic and potions discussions, Hermione tried to read the latest magazines that she could get her hands on to be up to date. Severus enabled her to get her hands on more of the latest issues... she was never one to read magazines as Witch Weekly but more along the lines of Ars Alchemist.
For Severus, he was silently pleased when he found Hermione in his quarters, curled up on the sofa reading. When they finally would finish whatever they were doing he tried to always get a conversation going, which Hermione never seemed to mind, but rather enjoyed herself he thought. When they didn't read or talk they ended up working on some of his research in potions. While he did the more advanced stuff and he left the other things to her. She would ask in-depth questions about potions and he was glad to answer them. He was aware of her rapid learning in potions and becoming better at it than she was before, even though she was the best in class and school already. Severus, being a night creature liked to work late and that was great for both them. It let her not have to explain things to her friends while she disappeared.
During the time in his chambers, Severus asked Hermione to call him by his first name. He felt having her call him Professor Snape always in his room would be too stiff. Hermione agreed to this only if he agreed to call her by her name and not Ms. Granger. Severus relented knowing how she felt.
When Hermione did get comfortable enough around him she always wanted to ask a couple of things.
"Severus, why were you so cruel to me in the 4th year after Malfoy cursed my teeth?" Hermione asked one night after putting down her book.
Severus put down his book as well and looked at her. He was wondering when the questions like that would start, but he didn't mind. He felt he owed her an explanation. "Because Malfoy was right there. And showing support to Slytherin was important at that time. My Mark was growing brighter indicating Voldemort was becoming more powerful and I knew my role again would have to be established."
"Did it help?"
"Actually yes. Malfoy told his father and Malfoy Sr. told Voldemort of my favoritism and it in essence saved my life the first night back."
Hermione felt no more anger about it now, knowing her embarrassment basically saved his life. "I'm glad then." Hermione went back to her book.
"I apologize for my comments though," Severus offered genuinely.
Hermione kept her book up, "Just don't do it again."
Severus could hear the humor in her voice and smirked, "Yes, dear," a bit sarcastically.
Hermione replied back just as sarcastically, "Behave sweetheart."
Chuckling could be heard from behind Severus' now raised book.
~~~~~
With the time spent in Severus' company Hermione knew her feelings were growing for the wizard. Not only finding him attractive physically and in admiration and respect, she was attracted to his dark sense of humor and his mind. She knew he was always intelligent, but didn't know he would have the personality he did. Her crush grew into something more. Hermione was falling in love. This was another reason she spent the night when he returned from his meetings, even when she didn't need to. While she knew her feelings couldn't lead to anything more than the friendship that was already in place, she loved spending time with him. Hermione now considered him one of her best friends along with Harry and Ron, even though they would most likely never like each other, Hermione still considered him a best friend. Harry and Ron were more of the type of friends gained in childhood and grew, her friendship with Severus was something she valued differently than what she had with Harry and Ron.
Severus came to realize over the time with Hermione he was doing more than creating a friendship with her. Even though he was her teacher she was bright enough to match if not exceed all of Hogwarts teachers in intelligence. He found her attractive physically and personality wise. She seemed to enjoy his company just as much considering it was her always in his chambers and having to come to him to spend time there. Severus was not the type to lie to himself and he knew he was falling in love with Hermione. Though he was nearly 20 years her senior, the age difference wasn't much of a deal within the magical world. But he wondered if she was starting to feel the same? He sometimes had to stop himself from kissing her. One day though, he knew it was going to be where he couldn't stop himself and wondered what she would do. Time would only tell though, and until then he would enjoy the friendship they had built together.
~~~~~
Severus and Hermione grew more comfortable with each other. They flirted more without realizing it.
"In second year?" Severus asked with surprise.
"Yes," Hermione confirmed while stirring the ladle in the cauldron.
"How did you get the ingredients?" Severus already knew but he wanted her to confirm it.
Hermione quickly glanced at Severus who was leaning against the worktable with his arms folded. "Harry and Ron distracted you while I was able to get the boomslang."
"I thought that was what happened."
"You knew?" Hermione asked.
"Not definitely, but I suspected it was Potter and you that took something from my stores." Severus scowled.
"Why didn't you ever punish us?" Hermione put down the laddle.
"Because I couldn't prove it at the time. But now...." his eyes glinted.
"You can't do anything now, it was five years ago!" Hermione argued.
"Oh? And you think that little technicality will get you off Ms. Granger?" his silky voice asked.
"And so Professor Snape exactly what do you have planned for me?" Hermione flirted slightly.
"Wouldn't you like to know," Severus teased.
'Is he flirting back?' Hermione thought to herself. "Yes, I would."
"You, Ms. Granger have detention and are required to brew more polyjuice potion this weekend," he clearly said.
"That's all?" Hermione got off easily.
"Until perhaps I think of something else," he grinned.
"Brewing the polyjuice potion won't be bad though. In fact I rather enjoyed brewing it." Hermione got back to her potion.
Severus watched her for a few more seconds before returning to his own cauldron.
~~~~~
One of their many times together relaxing, they were busy reading. Hermione finished the book she was reading and wanted another one. She walked to the library and put the book she had away and looked for another book Severus recommended to her. Of course when she found it, it was on the top shelf. Hermione didn't want to interrupt Severus so she tried to reach the book herself.
With surprise Hermione felt the presence of the man behind her. He was flushed against her back as he reached for the book himself. He grabbed the book and offered it to her. She slowly turned around, still remaining against him with his book in hand. Her hand automatically took the book from him. She stared into his eyes and saw the desire there, but she was too scared to make the move, thinking she might be wrong in what she saw.
Severus lifted a hand to caress her cheek, whispering, "I shouldn't be doing this but I can't resist."
Severus leaned forward slowly, giving Hermione a chance to stop him. She didn't and when their lips met it was amazing. The kiss was a slow and gentle. Severus' arms went around her bringing her closer.
Hermione made a small sound and that was enough for Severus to run his tongue across her sealed lips asking for permission to enter. The first exploring kisses turned deeper, silkier, and sexier. Hermione's hand pressed flat against his chest needing to touch him. The book forgotten, dropped beside her feet and she moved both hands to his shoulders and around his neck. One pressed down onto his back ensuring he wouldn't leave anytime soon and her other hand spread it's fingers into his hair, finally granting her a dream come true. Hermione loved the texture of his lips against hers; she never would have expected such pleasure could come from them. Their tongues mated together sending shivers down her spine.
When they broke apart later gasping for air they stared at one another.
"Hermione, if you don..." Severus started until a finger pressed to his lips.
"How about an encore performance?" Hermione whispered suggestively.
To Be Continued...
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I'll do reviews next chapter I don't have time before I have to be at work and want to read some updates on stories I'm reading! Sorry!
