Disclaimor: All things Harry Potter belong to J.K. Rowling.
Thank you Corazon for all your help and advice with this story and beta reading it!
elvira_snape - Chapter 33 was published on the 25. I update about every two to three days. There is only 40 chapters total plus Epilogue.
Daxi - I promise a happy ending! As for the love scenes I tamed them down for FF.net alone.
Phoenix aka Silver Banshee - I didn't exactly cut it off. ;) It was end of the chapter is all. Sorry about Sirius though - he was never one of my fav characters. I'm not all that nice to him in this story either. I was anti-SS/HG at first also... then I read one particular story and I was transformed into a true believer.
Chapter 34
Harry, Ron, Ginny and Hermione each waited in Dumbledore's office the following night after dinner. Lupin was to get Black and Severus was to make Draco follow him. Dumbledore left his office for a minute needing to talk to McGonagall. Harry and Ron were sitting on one couch talking Quidditch and their chances of winning the house cup. Hermione and Ginny occupied the opposite couch.
"Hermione, this morning you looked extremely relaxed. I would have thought it would have been a stressful night," Ginny commented softly.
Hermione grinned wickedly remembering the previous night. She also remember how Ginny looked that morning, "I wouldn't comment girl... you looked like you had a pleasant evening also."
Ginny was blushing like a tomato by now, "Safe to assume we both had great nights."
"Oh yea," Hermione muttered.
Ginny looked at Hermione curiously, "Now you got me wondering exactly how pleasant your evening was."
"Very pleasant."
"I know we don't talk much about this and this is hardly the place but..."
"You sure you want to know? Remember who my lover is," Hermione whispered.
"Tell me."
"Four."
"Four?" Ginny asked in shocked softly.
"Yes usually it's only two sometimes three but last night.. this is definitely not the place to talk," Hermione remembering where she was.
"Right. But in your room, we'll talk," Ginny stated, then, "Snape? Four?"
"Yes, but I promise tonight more talk. But this is only between us."
"Absolutely. But you're giving me some ideas to use!"
Severus and Draco entered the office to see the four waiting Gryffindors. Ginny went to sit by Harry while Draco sat in a chair by the couch with Ron, Harry and Ginny. Harry, Ron and Draco surprisingly were becoming friends in private, but were still rivals in Quidditch and the boys were soon talking about it. Ginny was in on the conversation also, having a boyfriend and five brothers not counting Percy, she was infected with the Quidditch bug too. Severus took a look at the seating and quickly decided to sit next to Hermione and sat down farthest side away from the two other chairs he knew were for Black and Lupin. Severus respected Lupin but still hated Black after his apology at Christmas. Severus had started not dwell on it as much even though he didn't want to see the man at lessons. But during those lessons his hatred was renewed and for different reasons, the way Black treated Hermione at first then the way he was looking at her.
When Severus sat down, Hermione automatically leaned against him. The two didn't show much affection among other people, but they were in the habit of leaning into one another in the present company. ~If Sirius starts anything again am I allowed to knock him on his arse again?~
*You're starting to sound like me, Angel,* Severus smirked.
~He annoyed me yesterday, telling me to leave you.~
*I believe he had a motive behind that.*
Hermione looked at Severus, ~And that was?~
*He likes you.*
~You do mean as a friend?~
*You know what I mean. Black would like to have you, he's always been interested in having powerful offspring and he knows you could be an ideal mate.*
~Severus, that's disgusting. Stop joking about that.~
Severus was relieved to hear Hermione thought it was disgusting but it still left the truth. *I'm not. Watch him, you'll notice him staring at you.*
~It doesn't matter, I'm still mad at him. To even be on my good side will require sucking up.~
*In school he was the charmer. And you do like his look, rigid features and dark hair.*
~Not that again. Besides after last night no one can compare to you.~
*Just be careful Angel. I don't want to lose you.*
~Amo Animus, lover.~
This made Severus relax and he saw the door open to Lupin, Black and Dumbledore. All took their seats and the students let their conversation drop.
"Albus, what's the reason for this meeting?" Black asked once settled.
"Voldemort summoned Severus and Draco last night. They have information that will allow us to plan accordingly," Dumbledore answered.
"So Snape, what did the bastard say?" Black questioned with a sneer almost.
"Albus can fill you in," Severus smoothly answered.
"Severus, you should be the one to tell everyone," Dumbledore commented.
"Albus, I related the meeting in detail to you, just tell the three who do not know," Severus sneered.
Dumbledore grinned at his Potions Master, Severus always hated being the center of attention. "All right Severus. Well Remus, Sirius, Ron, you need to know Voldemort plans to attack on Graduation Day."
"How many Death Eaters?" Lupin asked.
"We don't know. But I will be asking people I trust to be here. There will be the usual Aurors here also. Harry and Hermione will be practicing more with Severus to make sure they are prepared. Ginny, Ron, and Draco, I'm asking you three to arrange more lessons together also. Sirius, Remus, I'm asking the same of you too."
"I'd like to help with Harry and Hermione's training," Black stated.
*Bloody hell!*
Hermione placed her hand on Severus' knee to make him relax.
"You may attend but Severus is preparing them since he knows how Voldemort fights," Dumbledore said seriously.
"Of course," Black pleasantly agreed and smiled with a glance to Hermione.
Severus caught the glance but thinking Hermione didn't when in fact she did. She had seen several looks Black was giving her and she agreed with Severus that Black was interested.
The meeting continued on as the students mostly just watched and listen. Questions, answers, and ideas were tossed around along with names of people Dumbledore trusted to show up for Graduation. Lupin asked if they should tell anyone in advance or wait until the day of the attack was closer. Different dates were thrown back and forth but it was decided on that a week before graduation, Dumbledore would ask everyone to attend the meeting. At the end of the discussion after most left, Black stayed behind to meet with Hermione.
"Hermione can I talk to you please?" Black asked charmingly.
Hermione nodded and Severus stood behind her and waited. She could tell Black meant alone but she wasn't going to tell Severus to leave. She leaned against him and his arms went around her waist to her pleasure.
"Hermione, I wanted to apologize for my behavior yesterday."
"Apology accepted," Hermione simply said.
"Thank you. I'm hoping we can become friends," Black smiled.
"Sure, one can never have too many friends."
"Good, see you later then," Black sweetly said before changing into a black dog.
Severus waited until the dog was out of sight and down the stairs. Hermione and him were in the outer room to Dumbledore's office alone. "If he starts to flirt with you, I'm going to kill him," Severus growled.
"No your not, they don't allow visitors in Azkaban that I know of. Besides, he's my problem. And we've established he won't be getting anywhere with me," Hermione said up to Severus.
"Why did you forgive him so easily?"
"Because he's Harry's godfather," Hermione answered, though she was still pissed at Black she had no plans of showing it.
Severus grunted.
"I have to go. I'm meeting with Ginny."
"Are you coming by later tonight?"
"Yes, I want to study for Potions. I have this very demanding Professor," she teased.
"Hmm.. we'll have to work in the lab then," Severus purred.
"But not past midnight, we have other plans also. I have a craving for a Slytherin sex god," she huskily purred.
"Hermione, go before I tie you up in my dungeons," Severus groaned.
Hermione turned in his arms with a wicked grin, "Promise, promises." She gave him a lingering kiss on the mouth before leaving herself.
Severus stood there for a moment trying to reel in his desire and fantasies. He didn't hear the Headmaster's door open and Dumbledore watching him.
"Severus, come have tea with me," Dumbledore invited.
Severus turned to him and went inside for tea and whatever strange subject that was bound to arise.
To Be Continued...
Thank you Corazon for all your help and advice with this story and beta reading it!
elvira_snape - Chapter 33 was published on the 25. I update about every two to three days. There is only 40 chapters total plus Epilogue.
Daxi - I promise a happy ending! As for the love scenes I tamed them down for FF.net alone.
Phoenix aka Silver Banshee - I didn't exactly cut it off. ;) It was end of the chapter is all. Sorry about Sirius though - he was never one of my fav characters. I'm not all that nice to him in this story either. I was anti-SS/HG at first also... then I read one particular story and I was transformed into a true believer.
Chapter 34
Harry, Ron, Ginny and Hermione each waited in Dumbledore's office the following night after dinner. Lupin was to get Black and Severus was to make Draco follow him. Dumbledore left his office for a minute needing to talk to McGonagall. Harry and Ron were sitting on one couch talking Quidditch and their chances of winning the house cup. Hermione and Ginny occupied the opposite couch.
"Hermione, this morning you looked extremely relaxed. I would have thought it would have been a stressful night," Ginny commented softly.
Hermione grinned wickedly remembering the previous night. She also remember how Ginny looked that morning, "I wouldn't comment girl... you looked like you had a pleasant evening also."
Ginny was blushing like a tomato by now, "Safe to assume we both had great nights."
"Oh yea," Hermione muttered.
Ginny looked at Hermione curiously, "Now you got me wondering exactly how pleasant your evening was."
"Very pleasant."
"I know we don't talk much about this and this is hardly the place but..."
"You sure you want to know? Remember who my lover is," Hermione whispered.
"Tell me."
"Four."
"Four?" Ginny asked in shocked softly.
"Yes usually it's only two sometimes three but last night.. this is definitely not the place to talk," Hermione remembering where she was.
"Right. But in your room, we'll talk," Ginny stated, then, "Snape? Four?"
"Yes, but I promise tonight more talk. But this is only between us."
"Absolutely. But you're giving me some ideas to use!"
Severus and Draco entered the office to see the four waiting Gryffindors. Ginny went to sit by Harry while Draco sat in a chair by the couch with Ron, Harry and Ginny. Harry, Ron and Draco surprisingly were becoming friends in private, but were still rivals in Quidditch and the boys were soon talking about it. Ginny was in on the conversation also, having a boyfriend and five brothers not counting Percy, she was infected with the Quidditch bug too. Severus took a look at the seating and quickly decided to sit next to Hermione and sat down farthest side away from the two other chairs he knew were for Black and Lupin. Severus respected Lupin but still hated Black after his apology at Christmas. Severus had started not dwell on it as much even though he didn't want to see the man at lessons. But during those lessons his hatred was renewed and for different reasons, the way Black treated Hermione at first then the way he was looking at her.
When Severus sat down, Hermione automatically leaned against him. The two didn't show much affection among other people, but they were in the habit of leaning into one another in the present company. ~If Sirius starts anything again am I allowed to knock him on his arse again?~
*You're starting to sound like me, Angel,* Severus smirked.
~He annoyed me yesterday, telling me to leave you.~
*I believe he had a motive behind that.*
Hermione looked at Severus, ~And that was?~
*He likes you.*
~You do mean as a friend?~
*You know what I mean. Black would like to have you, he's always been interested in having powerful offspring and he knows you could be an ideal mate.*
~Severus, that's disgusting. Stop joking about that.~
Severus was relieved to hear Hermione thought it was disgusting but it still left the truth. *I'm not. Watch him, you'll notice him staring at you.*
~It doesn't matter, I'm still mad at him. To even be on my good side will require sucking up.~
*In school he was the charmer. And you do like his look, rigid features and dark hair.*
~Not that again. Besides after last night no one can compare to you.~
*Just be careful Angel. I don't want to lose you.*
~Amo Animus, lover.~
This made Severus relax and he saw the door open to Lupin, Black and Dumbledore. All took their seats and the students let their conversation drop.
"Albus, what's the reason for this meeting?" Black asked once settled.
"Voldemort summoned Severus and Draco last night. They have information that will allow us to plan accordingly," Dumbledore answered.
"So Snape, what did the bastard say?" Black questioned with a sneer almost.
"Albus can fill you in," Severus smoothly answered.
"Severus, you should be the one to tell everyone," Dumbledore commented.
"Albus, I related the meeting in detail to you, just tell the three who do not know," Severus sneered.
Dumbledore grinned at his Potions Master, Severus always hated being the center of attention. "All right Severus. Well Remus, Sirius, Ron, you need to know Voldemort plans to attack on Graduation Day."
"How many Death Eaters?" Lupin asked.
"We don't know. But I will be asking people I trust to be here. There will be the usual Aurors here also. Harry and Hermione will be practicing more with Severus to make sure they are prepared. Ginny, Ron, and Draco, I'm asking you three to arrange more lessons together also. Sirius, Remus, I'm asking the same of you too."
"I'd like to help with Harry and Hermione's training," Black stated.
*Bloody hell!*
Hermione placed her hand on Severus' knee to make him relax.
"You may attend but Severus is preparing them since he knows how Voldemort fights," Dumbledore said seriously.
"Of course," Black pleasantly agreed and smiled with a glance to Hermione.
Severus caught the glance but thinking Hermione didn't when in fact she did. She had seen several looks Black was giving her and she agreed with Severus that Black was interested.
The meeting continued on as the students mostly just watched and listen. Questions, answers, and ideas were tossed around along with names of people Dumbledore trusted to show up for Graduation. Lupin asked if they should tell anyone in advance or wait until the day of the attack was closer. Different dates were thrown back and forth but it was decided on that a week before graduation, Dumbledore would ask everyone to attend the meeting. At the end of the discussion after most left, Black stayed behind to meet with Hermione.
"Hermione can I talk to you please?" Black asked charmingly.
Hermione nodded and Severus stood behind her and waited. She could tell Black meant alone but she wasn't going to tell Severus to leave. She leaned against him and his arms went around her waist to her pleasure.
"Hermione, I wanted to apologize for my behavior yesterday."
"Apology accepted," Hermione simply said.
"Thank you. I'm hoping we can become friends," Black smiled.
"Sure, one can never have too many friends."
"Good, see you later then," Black sweetly said before changing into a black dog.
Severus waited until the dog was out of sight and down the stairs. Hermione and him were in the outer room to Dumbledore's office alone. "If he starts to flirt with you, I'm going to kill him," Severus growled.
"No your not, they don't allow visitors in Azkaban that I know of. Besides, he's my problem. And we've established he won't be getting anywhere with me," Hermione said up to Severus.
"Why did you forgive him so easily?"
"Because he's Harry's godfather," Hermione answered, though she was still pissed at Black she had no plans of showing it.
Severus grunted.
"I have to go. I'm meeting with Ginny."
"Are you coming by later tonight?"
"Yes, I want to study for Potions. I have this very demanding Professor," she teased.
"Hmm.. we'll have to work in the lab then," Severus purred.
"But not past midnight, we have other plans also. I have a craving for a Slytherin sex god," she huskily purred.
"Hermione, go before I tie you up in my dungeons," Severus groaned.
Hermione turned in his arms with a wicked grin, "Promise, promises." She gave him a lingering kiss on the mouth before leaving herself.
Severus stood there for a moment trying to reel in his desire and fantasies. He didn't hear the Headmaster's door open and Dumbledore watching him.
"Severus, come have tea with me," Dumbledore invited.
Severus turned to him and went inside for tea and whatever strange subject that was bound to arise.
To Be Continued...
