Foolish WAnd Waving
by Barbi Bee
Chapter 7
A/N The characters are JKR's, I'm only borrowing them
As Christmas drew nearer Severus remembered the plans he had made with Alan Rickman. With Hermione's assistance and home address, he wrote to him to confirm the details of where and when they were to meet. After exchanging half a dozen letters the two men decided on the Ritz Hotel in London, on the 23rd of December at 6pm. Dinner to be followed by attending Alan's new play in the West End, complete with backstage passes.
Severus also remembered his promise to Hermione, to give her a painting of her choice. He decided to do something special for her and while she was in Hogsmead doing her Christmas shopping, he created a small laser light picture especially for her. He decided he would give it to her when he asked her to accompany him to dinner with the Rickmans.
When Hermione returned from shopping, she put everthing away in her room. After which she went straight to the dungeons, as was her norm. When she arrived Severus looked nervous, as though he wanted to say something but wasn't sure how.
"Severus, is something wrong? Have I done something wrong?"
"What! No! No of course not. I was just thinking about ... Would you be my guest when I - we dine with the Rickmans in London next week?"
"Sure, I'd love to. But why were you so nervous, surely there was no need to be?"
"Truth be told,I was a little afraid you'd say no. And - well I'd already told them you were coming", he replied with a sheepish grin on his face.
"Serves you right for assuming then, doesn't it", said Hermione as she got to work on the latest batch of mail.
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December 23rd dawned cold, wet and white. Christmas was just a few days away and everywhere christians were rejoicing in the birth of their messiah. It was mainly the muggle-born who truly celebated the occasion at Hogwarts with the rest of the school just going along for the ride.
Hermione had an elegant blue gown picked out for the evening, and took it, along with all her other bits and pieces down to Severus' quarters. Once there, she chose Severus' clothes for dinner and then started to get ready.
Severus walked in to find her in his bathrobe, putting the final touches to her make-up. She looked up, and noticing the time, hurried him into the bathroom. Quickly showering and washing his hair, Severus returned to his bedroom to dress in the clothes Hermione had laid out for him. A three-piece suit, white shirt and dark blue silk tie, to compliment Hermione's dress.
When they were both ready,Severus gave Hermione a lovely wrist corsage. They then flooed to The Leaky Cauldron and took a cab to the Ritz. Seeing Alan and his wife, Severus guided Hermione towards them.
"Ms Horton! Severus didn't tell me you would be here tonight."
"We're even then Hermione as Alan didn't tell me I'd be seeing you either."
"Hermione, you know Mrs Rickman?"
"Actually, Severus ,Rima and I aren't married. Though we have been together longer than most marriages, haven't we love?"
"My apologies, Alan. Hermione keeps telling me not to assume things and I keep forgetting to take her advice. Hermione, you still haven't told me how you know - Rima?"
"Sorry, I meet Ms Horton last summer when I worked as an intern for Junior Labour. It was hard work but worth every back-breaking second."
"Hermione Granger! I did Not work you That hard and well you know it."
"Sorry. Guess I just got carried away."
With the introductions out of the way, the foursome made their way into the dining room. There they sat down to a delicious four-course meal, accompanied by some delightful wines for Severus and Rima, and sparkling grape juice for Alan and Hermione. Alan explaining that he didn't like to drink before a performance as it dulled the senses somewhat.
Alan left dinner early as he had to get to the theater, the other three following a half-hour later. Severus, being the gentleman he was, offered both ladies an arm as they found their seats and settled down to watch the show.
Following the performance, the three proceeded back stage, where Hermione was able to get her programme signed by many of the cast. Severus congratulated Alan on an excellent performance and thanked him for the wonderful evening he and Hermione had enjoyed.
Realising the time and knowing he had to get Hermione back in time for curfew, Severus made his excuses to both Alan and Rima and taking Hermione's arm left the building. Ducking into a nearby alley, they apparated back to school and arrived with just minutes to spare. Hermione kissed Severus on the cheek, and said goodnight before disappearing to her rooms. There, to dream about the fantastic evening she had had.
by Barbi Bee
Chapter 7
A/N The characters are JKR's, I'm only borrowing them
As Christmas drew nearer Severus remembered the plans he had made with Alan Rickman. With Hermione's assistance and home address, he wrote to him to confirm the details of where and when they were to meet. After exchanging half a dozen letters the two men decided on the Ritz Hotel in London, on the 23rd of December at 6pm. Dinner to be followed by attending Alan's new play in the West End, complete with backstage passes.
Severus also remembered his promise to Hermione, to give her a painting of her choice. He decided to do something special for her and while she was in Hogsmead doing her Christmas shopping, he created a small laser light picture especially for her. He decided he would give it to her when he asked her to accompany him to dinner with the Rickmans.
When Hermione returned from shopping, she put everthing away in her room. After which she went straight to the dungeons, as was her norm. When she arrived Severus looked nervous, as though he wanted to say something but wasn't sure how.
"Severus, is something wrong? Have I done something wrong?"
"What! No! No of course not. I was just thinking about ... Would you be my guest when I - we dine with the Rickmans in London next week?"
"Sure, I'd love to. But why were you so nervous, surely there was no need to be?"
"Truth be told,I was a little afraid you'd say no. And - well I'd already told them you were coming", he replied with a sheepish grin on his face.
"Serves you right for assuming then, doesn't it", said Hermione as she got to work on the latest batch of mail.
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December 23rd dawned cold, wet and white. Christmas was just a few days away and everywhere christians were rejoicing in the birth of their messiah. It was mainly the muggle-born who truly celebated the occasion at Hogwarts with the rest of the school just going along for the ride.
Hermione had an elegant blue gown picked out for the evening, and took it, along with all her other bits and pieces down to Severus' quarters. Once there, she chose Severus' clothes for dinner and then started to get ready.
Severus walked in to find her in his bathrobe, putting the final touches to her make-up. She looked up, and noticing the time, hurried him into the bathroom. Quickly showering and washing his hair, Severus returned to his bedroom to dress in the clothes Hermione had laid out for him. A three-piece suit, white shirt and dark blue silk tie, to compliment Hermione's dress.
When they were both ready,Severus gave Hermione a lovely wrist corsage. They then flooed to The Leaky Cauldron and took a cab to the Ritz. Seeing Alan and his wife, Severus guided Hermione towards them.
"Ms Horton! Severus didn't tell me you would be here tonight."
"We're even then Hermione as Alan didn't tell me I'd be seeing you either."
"Hermione, you know Mrs Rickman?"
"Actually, Severus ,Rima and I aren't married. Though we have been together longer than most marriages, haven't we love?"
"My apologies, Alan. Hermione keeps telling me not to assume things and I keep forgetting to take her advice. Hermione, you still haven't told me how you know - Rima?"
"Sorry, I meet Ms Horton last summer when I worked as an intern for Junior Labour. It was hard work but worth every back-breaking second."
"Hermione Granger! I did Not work you That hard and well you know it."
"Sorry. Guess I just got carried away."
With the introductions out of the way, the foursome made their way into the dining room. There they sat down to a delicious four-course meal, accompanied by some delightful wines for Severus and Rima, and sparkling grape juice for Alan and Hermione. Alan explaining that he didn't like to drink before a performance as it dulled the senses somewhat.
Alan left dinner early as he had to get to the theater, the other three following a half-hour later. Severus, being the gentleman he was, offered both ladies an arm as they found their seats and settled down to watch the show.
Following the performance, the three proceeded back stage, where Hermione was able to get her programme signed by many of the cast. Severus congratulated Alan on an excellent performance and thanked him for the wonderful evening he and Hermione had enjoyed.
Realising the time and knowing he had to get Hermione back in time for curfew, Severus made his excuses to both Alan and Rima and taking Hermione's arm left the building. Ducking into a nearby alley, they apparated back to school and arrived with just minutes to spare. Hermione kissed Severus on the cheek, and said goodnight before disappearing to her rooms. There, to dream about the fantastic evening she had had.