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Hidden Truths
Chapter 10
"Who could it be?" Hermione whispered, even though there was a silencing spell on his chambers at all times. Out of all the times she had spent with Severus and in his chambers, no one ever came by.
"Dumbledore. Get dressed and stay in here." Severus ordered already dressed in clean robes with the help of his wand.
Hermione took notice of his tone. It was the same he used in class, on softer note though. He probably used it without realizing it, she obeyed using her wand to clean her skirt and blouse the best she could, trying to make them not appear as if they were thrown to the floor in the heat of passion.
Severus left Hermione and went to see if it was the Headmaster, because if it was anyone else he wasn't going to deal with it. Near the door Hermione's robes were hanging. Quickly hiding them under a cloak of his own, Severus answered the door.
Much to Severus' bad luck it was Albus Dumbledore. "Albus," Severus greeted gruffly.
"Good morning Severus. I hope I'm not disturbing you."
Severus didn't reply, but wanted to make the old man leave and get back naked in bed with Hermione. He just closed the door after the older wizard walked in. Both sat down in the chairs adjacent fireplace. "What can I do for you Albus?"
"Bring Hermione out here."
Severus panicked, but got up and went to his bedroom and whispered, "Hermione, Albus knows you're here."
Fear went through Hermione; she knew she had been extremely careful in not letting anyone know about her and Severus, but she must have missed something. Hermione nodded and followed him out of the bedroom. They both sat on the couch and without realizing it sat very close to one another.
"Good morning Hermione." Dumbledore greeted her.
"Morning Professor." Hermione managed to squeak out.
"Albus, since you are here, you are aware of the relationship between Ms. Gra..." no, she is my equal and I will treat her as such in front of him, "Hermione and I."
Dumbledore watched Severus as he spoke and the reaction of Hermione. For Severus to call a student by their first name, especially a Gryffindor, in his presence, Dumbledore knew that Severus respected and cared for her. Well this was a pleasant surprise. While Dumbledore knew of their knew relationship, he did not expect Severus to voice it much in his presence. This must be very serious for Severus, he realized and was pleased. "Yes, I am aware of it."
Severus nodded. "And I know the rules about such a relationship. I will tender my resignation. I'm sure you can find a replacement by the new term. Please keep this amongst us though, I do not wish for Hermione to be embarrassed."
"You can't resign!" Hermione voiced after her initial surprise.
"Hermione, I must. I knew of the rules. If you wish to see me after you finish school, I will wait for you," he whispered for only her ears.
"Headmaster, you can't let him. It was as much my choice for this relationship as his," Hermione tried to explain.
Severus took Hermione's hand, kissed it and whispered again, "Angel, it'll be all right. I swear we will be together again in seven months, if you wish."
"Severus, do you love Hermione?" Dumbledore asked.
"Yes."
"Hermione, do you love Severus?"
"With all my heart," Severus squeezed her hand tightly to let her know he felt the same.
"Severus, if you turn in your resignation I will deny it," Dumbledore said with a grin.
"But..." Severus started.
"I see no problem here. Hermione is of legal wizarding age and can make up her own mind. I see no coercion."
"The rules?" Severus asked.
"Have been broken before and I'm sure they shall again. You are hurting no one. You both have been very discreet, so there is no need to worry."
"Professor, if I may ask, how did you know?" Hermione was curious about what mistake she made to let him know of the relationship.
"The invisibility spell I gave you is one of my own creations. I have it where if used in this castle it is written down in a book I have. I suspected then when you had been using it a lot more lately and last night."
Hermione blushed at the mention of last night and avoided eye contact with Dumbledore.
"It is time I go. Breakfast is being served soon. Good day Severus, Hermione." And Dumbledore left.
"Oh god!" Hermione buried her face into Severus' chest.
Severus chuckled, "That was embarrassing wasn't it?"
Hermione's head shot up and glared at her lover, "Yes it was."
"At least he doesn't have a problem with us. I wasn't looking forward to the prospect of leaving you for seven months."
"Neither was I." Smirking mischievously she continued, "Especially after last night and this morning. I'm expecting regular service from you, lover."
"Whatever my lady desires," Severus purred.
Lips connected in a deep kiss.
"I should get back to the tower. Harry and Ron wouldn't take no to going to Hogsmeade without me."
"Then we'll have to think of a good reason for you to serve detention all day next Saturday."
"You wouldn't dare!" Hermione said indignantly.
"Wouldn't I?" Severus growled.
"You wouldn't," Hermione positively said.
"And why is that?"
"Because it would attract too much attention and we have to be extremely careful since I plan on coming down more often to stay the night."
A pleased grin occupied Severus' lips, "I can't argue with that logic."
"I know. Is there anything I can get for you in Hogsmeade?"
"No, Angel."
"All right, I'll see you tonight." Hermione stood up.
Severus followed her to the door, got her robes out of their hiding space and held it for her to put them on. A lingering kiss goodbye and she was gone.
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"Didn't we tell you, you would have fun?" Ron boasted.
Hermione smiled at her friend, "Yes, Ron you did." But not as much fun as I had last night she thought to herself, even though she was a little sore from last night's activities... and this morning's.
"Hermione, are you staying for Christmas this year?" Harry asked before taking a sip of his butterbeer.
"I don't think so. My parents are suppose to owl me soon and let me know for sure though."
"I wish you were. With it being our last year and all," Harry said.
"Harry, don't mention that. Next year is going to be so boring without you guys," Ginny muttered.
"Don't worry ickle Ginny, it'll pass by fast enough for you," Ron said.
"And there is always weekends, when we can see each other then." Harry said with tenderness.
"It's not the same though."
"I know, next year will be rough without you too," Harry kissed her cheek.
"Harry, enough with that. She's my sister already," Ron complained.
"Shut up Ron. He only kissed me on the cheek," Ginny scolded him.
"So what. I don't want to see all that mushy stuff."
"Live with it Ron, she's my girlfriend." Harry announced proudly.
Ron sighed and gave up moving onto Quidditch as always.
Hermione's mind drifted off and thought about Severus. They had a relationship, but the titles of boyfriend/girlfriend seemed immature for them. Hermione imagined introducing Severus to someone as her boyfriend and just saw him scowl at her. Hermione would have to ask what they referred to each other as. It's not like they would have to hide their love for one another forever.
The rest of the day the four Gryffindors traipsed through Hogsmeade, window shopping and having fun. While the boys toured the latest Quidditch supplies, Hermione and Ginny were able to browse through the books.
"Hermione, what's different about you?" Ginny asked while they were alone.
"What're you talking about?"
"There's something different about you but I can't figure it out."
Hermione heard of stories about people being different after they lost their virginity, but she always took it as rumors. Apparently it was true. Oh, Hermione wished she could tell Ginny about Severus. She knew Ginny would keep it secret, but she didn't want to risk Severus' career if she told anyone. Hermione wasn't willing to risk his career for anything in the world. "I don't know Ginny. I think all the fresh air must be getting to me."
"If you say so," Ginny said in her 'I don't believe you' voice.
When it was time the boys met up with the girls and they walked back to the carriages to go back to Hogwarts. Now that Hermione had spent all day with the boys and Ginny, they didn't complain when she said she was going to the library.
Hermione thought of something earlier for Severus and her, but she had to research it more. She also had to think of a Christmas present for him.
To Be Continued...
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Thank you Corazon for betaing!
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Hidden Truths
Chapter 10
"Who could it be?" Hermione whispered, even though there was a silencing spell on his chambers at all times. Out of all the times she had spent with Severus and in his chambers, no one ever came by.
"Dumbledore. Get dressed and stay in here." Severus ordered already dressed in clean robes with the help of his wand.
Hermione took notice of his tone. It was the same he used in class, on softer note though. He probably used it without realizing it, she obeyed using her wand to clean her skirt and blouse the best she could, trying to make them not appear as if they were thrown to the floor in the heat of passion.
Severus left Hermione and went to see if it was the Headmaster, because if it was anyone else he wasn't going to deal with it. Near the door Hermione's robes were hanging. Quickly hiding them under a cloak of his own, Severus answered the door.
Much to Severus' bad luck it was Albus Dumbledore. "Albus," Severus greeted gruffly.
"Good morning Severus. I hope I'm not disturbing you."
Severus didn't reply, but wanted to make the old man leave and get back naked in bed with Hermione. He just closed the door after the older wizard walked in. Both sat down in the chairs adjacent fireplace. "What can I do for you Albus?"
"Bring Hermione out here."
Severus panicked, but got up and went to his bedroom and whispered, "Hermione, Albus knows you're here."
Fear went through Hermione; she knew she had been extremely careful in not letting anyone know about her and Severus, but she must have missed something. Hermione nodded and followed him out of the bedroom. They both sat on the couch and without realizing it sat very close to one another.
"Good morning Hermione." Dumbledore greeted her.
"Morning Professor." Hermione managed to squeak out.
"Albus, since you are here, you are aware of the relationship between Ms. Gra..." no, she is my equal and I will treat her as such in front of him, "Hermione and I."
Dumbledore watched Severus as he spoke and the reaction of Hermione. For Severus to call a student by their first name, especially a Gryffindor, in his presence, Dumbledore knew that Severus respected and cared for her. Well this was a pleasant surprise. While Dumbledore knew of their knew relationship, he did not expect Severus to voice it much in his presence. This must be very serious for Severus, he realized and was pleased. "Yes, I am aware of it."
Severus nodded. "And I know the rules about such a relationship. I will tender my resignation. I'm sure you can find a replacement by the new term. Please keep this amongst us though, I do not wish for Hermione to be embarrassed."
"You can't resign!" Hermione voiced after her initial surprise.
"Hermione, I must. I knew of the rules. If you wish to see me after you finish school, I will wait for you," he whispered for only her ears.
"Headmaster, you can't let him. It was as much my choice for this relationship as his," Hermione tried to explain.
Severus took Hermione's hand, kissed it and whispered again, "Angel, it'll be all right. I swear we will be together again in seven months, if you wish."
"Severus, do you love Hermione?" Dumbledore asked.
"Yes."
"Hermione, do you love Severus?"
"With all my heart," Severus squeezed her hand tightly to let her know he felt the same.
"Severus, if you turn in your resignation I will deny it," Dumbledore said with a grin.
"But..." Severus started.
"I see no problem here. Hermione is of legal wizarding age and can make up her own mind. I see no coercion."
"The rules?" Severus asked.
"Have been broken before and I'm sure they shall again. You are hurting no one. You both have been very discreet, so there is no need to worry."
"Professor, if I may ask, how did you know?" Hermione was curious about what mistake she made to let him know of the relationship.
"The invisibility spell I gave you is one of my own creations. I have it where if used in this castle it is written down in a book I have. I suspected then when you had been using it a lot more lately and last night."
Hermione blushed at the mention of last night and avoided eye contact with Dumbledore.
"It is time I go. Breakfast is being served soon. Good day Severus, Hermione." And Dumbledore left.
"Oh god!" Hermione buried her face into Severus' chest.
Severus chuckled, "That was embarrassing wasn't it?"
Hermione's head shot up and glared at her lover, "Yes it was."
"At least he doesn't have a problem with us. I wasn't looking forward to the prospect of leaving you for seven months."
"Neither was I." Smirking mischievously she continued, "Especially after last night and this morning. I'm expecting regular service from you, lover."
"Whatever my lady desires," Severus purred.
Lips connected in a deep kiss.
"I should get back to the tower. Harry and Ron wouldn't take no to going to Hogsmeade without me."
"Then we'll have to think of a good reason for you to serve detention all day next Saturday."
"You wouldn't dare!" Hermione said indignantly.
"Wouldn't I?" Severus growled.
"You wouldn't," Hermione positively said.
"And why is that?"
"Because it would attract too much attention and we have to be extremely careful since I plan on coming down more often to stay the night."
A pleased grin occupied Severus' lips, "I can't argue with that logic."
"I know. Is there anything I can get for you in Hogsmeade?"
"No, Angel."
"All right, I'll see you tonight." Hermione stood up.
Severus followed her to the door, got her robes out of their hiding space and held it for her to put them on. A lingering kiss goodbye and she was gone.
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"Didn't we tell you, you would have fun?" Ron boasted.
Hermione smiled at her friend, "Yes, Ron you did." But not as much fun as I had last night she thought to herself, even though she was a little sore from last night's activities... and this morning's.
"Hermione, are you staying for Christmas this year?" Harry asked before taking a sip of his butterbeer.
"I don't think so. My parents are suppose to owl me soon and let me know for sure though."
"I wish you were. With it being our last year and all," Harry said.
"Harry, don't mention that. Next year is going to be so boring without you guys," Ginny muttered.
"Don't worry ickle Ginny, it'll pass by fast enough for you," Ron said.
"And there is always weekends, when we can see each other then." Harry said with tenderness.
"It's not the same though."
"I know, next year will be rough without you too," Harry kissed her cheek.
"Harry, enough with that. She's my sister already," Ron complained.
"Shut up Ron. He only kissed me on the cheek," Ginny scolded him.
"So what. I don't want to see all that mushy stuff."
"Live with it Ron, she's my girlfriend." Harry announced proudly.
Ron sighed and gave up moving onto Quidditch as always.
Hermione's mind drifted off and thought about Severus. They had a relationship, but the titles of boyfriend/girlfriend seemed immature for them. Hermione imagined introducing Severus to someone as her boyfriend and just saw him scowl at her. Hermione would have to ask what they referred to each other as. It's not like they would have to hide their love for one another forever.
The rest of the day the four Gryffindors traipsed through Hogsmeade, window shopping and having fun. While the boys toured the latest Quidditch supplies, Hermione and Ginny were able to browse through the books.
"Hermione, what's different about you?" Ginny asked while they were alone.
"What're you talking about?"
"There's something different about you but I can't figure it out."
Hermione heard of stories about people being different after they lost their virginity, but she always took it as rumors. Apparently it was true. Oh, Hermione wished she could tell Ginny about Severus. She knew Ginny would keep it secret, but she didn't want to risk Severus' career if she told anyone. Hermione wasn't willing to risk his career for anything in the world. "I don't know Ginny. I think all the fresh air must be getting to me."
"If you say so," Ginny said in her 'I don't believe you' voice.
When it was time the boys met up with the girls and they walked back to the carriages to go back to Hogwarts. Now that Hermione had spent all day with the boys and Ginny, they didn't complain when she said she was going to the library.
Hermione thought of something earlier for Severus and her, but she had to research it more. She also had to think of a Christmas present for him.
To Be Continued...
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