Chapter Ten
Consuela awoke the next morning feeling truly alive. I wonder why? she thought, chuckling to herself. She turned over and noticed that Severus was still sleeping. He looks so innocent when he's sleeping. Too bad, last night he was anything but innocent. She continued thinking to herself and again laughed quietly. It took her a few moments to notice her surroundings.
"IT'S CHRISTMAS!" she shouted forgetting that Severus was still sleeping. She wanted him awake anyways. There were presents below a small, but wonderfully decorated tree in the corner near the fireplace. Hanging on the fireplace were two stockings hung, both filled. They had their initials on them in silver, sparkly stitching.
"What?" Severus replied groggily.
"It's Christmas! There are gifts Severus," Consuela replied, cheerfully. Oh how she loved this day! She had been looking forward to it for longer than she would admit to anyone. It was the most peaceful and joyous time of the year and she adored it.
Severus sat up and he too saw the small mound of presents in the corner. "Who could they be from?" He said.
"You're friends, Mr. Doom and Gloom."
He looked at her in a mock hurt face. She laughed and hit him playfully with her pillow before removing the covers and standing up. Severus took great pleasure in seeing Consuela's naked form, although she didn't mind; Severus had already explored her body thoroughly. Noticing two robes hanging on the door, Consuela grabbed them and handed the larger (black) robe to Severus, and put the smaller silk green one on. She suddenly had an image of Snape in her robe instead of his, and burst out laughing. Snape inquired as to what was she was laughing at and she merely ignored his question.
They walked over to their presents and examined them carefully. Since the two had been "busy" the night before, Snape thought it was it was best to conjure up breakfast first, before they opened their gifts. Consuela was starving, so she agreed, watching Snape conjure up various assortments of breakfast food. There were eggs, pancakes, bacons, bagels, and many other assortments all spread out over the large table in front of the couch that Snape and Consuela had "used" the previous night. They ate ravenously as neither had eaten since lunch the day before.
When they had finished eating, they made their over to their stockings. They each grabbed their own and sat down on a nearby chair. They were filled with numerous treats of all sorts. Consuela opened her 'every flavour beans' and popped a few in her mouth. Severus placed his aside and knelt down to grab a present for him and one for Consuela to open. Consuela tore through her presents in no time at all and was impatiently waiting for Severus to open the rest of his. It took him so long because he would carefully remove the wrapping and fold it beside him neatly. Consuela was restless and could not bear waiting for him to hurry up because she had bought him a present. It lay at his feet, his next gift. He picked it up thoughtfully and examined it carefully. "It doesn't say who it's from. I can't open it, it could be dangerous." He said. He knew it was from Consuela, he could tell from the way she was behaving and her reaction when he picked it out.
"Oh stop it! It's Christmas, you have to open it." She said in a slightly squeaky voice.
"No, it's Dumbledore's policy and I agree with it." He said, putting it aside. He wanted to torment her as much as he could and he seemed to be doing a good job.
Consuela let out a frustrated moan, and rolled her eyes. "Alright! It's from me! I wanted it to be a surprise. There's a note inside the wrapping that says it's from me." She said, exasperated.
He smiled, "Oh, it's from you? Well let's see what it is then." He picked it up and excruciatingly slowly, began to unwrap it. It was torture to Consuela but even more torture to Severus. He wanted to know just what she had thought of to get him. As he continued to unwrap it he began to see that it was a book. He turned it over and saw the title; it was not what he would have expected at all. 'A Pessimist's Guide to Christmas and Other Happy Times' was the title. Consuela burst into fits of laughter.
"You wouldn't believe the look on your face!" She choked between her laughs. "That's not your actual gift you, you silly bat!" She pulled out her wand, cast a spell and there was another gift neatly labeled, 'To: Severus' in elegant script. He picked it up and this time did not hesitate to open it. Opening up the box, Snape saw a silver pendant on a silver chain. Examining it more carefully, he saw that the pendant was a snake, entwined around a lion. On the back read an inscription: "To my grumpy Potions Master." Snape gave a small smile, and turned to Consuela.
"I understand about the snake, but the lion..?" After seeing the sly smile on Consuela's face, Snape realized what it meant. "You were a bloody Gryffindor, weren't you?" he demanded, jokingly. Consuela laughed, and nodded proudly. Snape just rolled his eyes, and pulled her closer to him.
"I thought that if at least one Slytherin and one Gryffindor got along, then there might be hope for the rest," Consuela explained. She had no idea that her hopes would actually come true.
"Thank you." Snape said, softly, kissing Consuela deeply. He then sprung up from his chair and raced over to his clothes to extract his wand. He performed the same spell that Consuela had and there in front of her, appeared a small box wrapped in green paper with a silver ribbon tied expertly around it.
"Severus, I." She began as she picked up the box. She forgot what she was saying as she began to unwrap it. This time she unwrapped it slowly and carefully, not wanting to damage it's beauty. She felt nervous unwrapping something that was sure to be completely amazing. Lifting the lid of the box, Consuela saw that her gift was also a silver necklace, but there was fiery sapphire imbedded in a charm, which was intricately designed. The sapphire sparkled impressively, and its beauty took Consuela's breath away.
"You don't like it?" Snape asked, nervously.
"Severus.I love it. It's the most perfect gift anyone could have gotten me. Thank you so much." "The sapphire reminded me of your eyes," Snape admitted, although embarrassed to sound like a romantic ninny.
Consuela smiled, and then noticed something else in the box. It was a skimpy bra, with matching panties, and a short, sheer nightgown. Consuela raised and eyebrow, and turned to see Snape smiling naughtily at her.
"What are these?" she asked, although it was obvious what their intended purpose was.
"Oh, just a little something for later," Snape replied, casually. "..or right now!" Consuela squealed, as Severus threw her on the couch. Soon, their newly opened presents lay forgotten on the floor.
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After a nice round of love making with Severus, Consuela decided to visit Tonks and bring her the gift that Consuela had bought for her. As soon as Consuela stepped into Tonks's living room, Tonks began firing questions at her. "So.how was he?"
Consuela began to laugh at her friend. "What do you mean?" She said innocently.
"Oh come on! I could tell from your face that you got it on with Snape. You have the look of a woman who is having great sex!" Consuela laughed again. "Alright, alright you caught me," she said, beaming, since Tonks was one hundred percent correct.
"So.I'm dying to know! How was he? Please, tell me." Tonks pleaded, looking excited.
"Well, we left the dance and went to the Room of Requirement. There was a bed and we.you know."
Tonks's face fell, and she looked extremely disappointed. "Connie, 3rd years could tell better sex stories than that."
Consuela mused over the fact that that was the second time that something like that had been said to her in the past few days. "Okay, he was amazing."
"In what way?"
"Well.he was.very romantic, and gentle, and passionate," Consuela sighed. "And he's an excellent kisser, but I already told you that." Consuela got lost in her thoughts about Snape. Annoyed, Tonks snapped her fingers in Consuela's face. This seemed to help Consuela remember something else. "Oh, lets not forget to mention Severus's equipment.if you know what I mean!" Consuela gave Tonks a sly grin.
"I'm not following," Tonks said, trying to make her friend say what she knew she didn't want to. Consuela gave up trying to drop subtle hints.
"He has a very large."
"Okay! Please stop now!" Tonks shuddered in mock digust. Consuela chuckled and began teasing Tonks with erotic details about her night with Snape, describing Snape. Tonks covered her ears, not wanting to here this part of Consuela's account, and finally just through a pillow at Consuela.
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Consuela left Tonks's house a few hours later, and apparated back to the grounds outside of Hogwarts. She walked back the long way, to enjoy the winter scenery, and decided she would surprise Severus when she got back, by wearing the lingerie he had given her.
Consuela quickly slipped into the lingerie, and made sure that her necklace was clasped on tightly. She then grabbed a bottle of wine and threw on her robe, not wanting anyone to see what she was wearing, or lack there of. Sneaking quickly into the dungeons, she stopped outside Snape's door, and rapped softly. Then she leaned against the doorframe, and let the robe fall off her shoulders, giving Snape a nice view of her body.
Much to Consuela's surprise, when Snape opened the door, he looked like he was ready to go somewhere. He also looked sad and defeated, which concerned Consuela greatly.
"Severus, what's wrong?" she demanded, moving towards him, to comfort him. Snape glanced down at Consuela, noticing how gorgeous she looked, and that he had definitely made a smart purchase when buying her the outfit. He was disappointed that he couldn't pull her inside with him, especially when she looked so irresistible. Her face was lightly made up, her hair was down, cascading across her shoulders in silky waves, and the necklace he had given her rested just above her breasts, complimenting her creamy skin.
"Consuela.I - I'm sorry, but Dumbledore's called an emergency meeting for the Order. I'd get properly dressed if I were you.we have some serious and important matters to discuss."
Judging by the look of Snape's face, Consuela could tell that whatever the Order was about to discuss wasn't going to be the kind of thing you'd hope to discuss on Christmas. Consuela hoped things were not about to take a turn for the worst, especially after the perfect day she had just had.
Consuela awoke the next morning feeling truly alive. I wonder why? she thought, chuckling to herself. She turned over and noticed that Severus was still sleeping. He looks so innocent when he's sleeping. Too bad, last night he was anything but innocent. She continued thinking to herself and again laughed quietly. It took her a few moments to notice her surroundings.
"IT'S CHRISTMAS!" she shouted forgetting that Severus was still sleeping. She wanted him awake anyways. There were presents below a small, but wonderfully decorated tree in the corner near the fireplace. Hanging on the fireplace were two stockings hung, both filled. They had their initials on them in silver, sparkly stitching.
"What?" Severus replied groggily.
"It's Christmas! There are gifts Severus," Consuela replied, cheerfully. Oh how she loved this day! She had been looking forward to it for longer than she would admit to anyone. It was the most peaceful and joyous time of the year and she adored it.
Severus sat up and he too saw the small mound of presents in the corner. "Who could they be from?" He said.
"You're friends, Mr. Doom and Gloom."
He looked at her in a mock hurt face. She laughed and hit him playfully with her pillow before removing the covers and standing up. Severus took great pleasure in seeing Consuela's naked form, although she didn't mind; Severus had already explored her body thoroughly. Noticing two robes hanging on the door, Consuela grabbed them and handed the larger (black) robe to Severus, and put the smaller silk green one on. She suddenly had an image of Snape in her robe instead of his, and burst out laughing. Snape inquired as to what was she was laughing at and she merely ignored his question.
They walked over to their presents and examined them carefully. Since the two had been "busy" the night before, Snape thought it was it was best to conjure up breakfast first, before they opened their gifts. Consuela was starving, so she agreed, watching Snape conjure up various assortments of breakfast food. There were eggs, pancakes, bacons, bagels, and many other assortments all spread out over the large table in front of the couch that Snape and Consuela had "used" the previous night. They ate ravenously as neither had eaten since lunch the day before.
When they had finished eating, they made their over to their stockings. They each grabbed their own and sat down on a nearby chair. They were filled with numerous treats of all sorts. Consuela opened her 'every flavour beans' and popped a few in her mouth. Severus placed his aside and knelt down to grab a present for him and one for Consuela to open. Consuela tore through her presents in no time at all and was impatiently waiting for Severus to open the rest of his. It took him so long because he would carefully remove the wrapping and fold it beside him neatly. Consuela was restless and could not bear waiting for him to hurry up because she had bought him a present. It lay at his feet, his next gift. He picked it up thoughtfully and examined it carefully. "It doesn't say who it's from. I can't open it, it could be dangerous." He said. He knew it was from Consuela, he could tell from the way she was behaving and her reaction when he picked it out.
"Oh stop it! It's Christmas, you have to open it." She said in a slightly squeaky voice.
"No, it's Dumbledore's policy and I agree with it." He said, putting it aside. He wanted to torment her as much as he could and he seemed to be doing a good job.
Consuela let out a frustrated moan, and rolled her eyes. "Alright! It's from me! I wanted it to be a surprise. There's a note inside the wrapping that says it's from me." She said, exasperated.
He smiled, "Oh, it's from you? Well let's see what it is then." He picked it up and excruciatingly slowly, began to unwrap it. It was torture to Consuela but even more torture to Severus. He wanted to know just what she had thought of to get him. As he continued to unwrap it he began to see that it was a book. He turned it over and saw the title; it was not what he would have expected at all. 'A Pessimist's Guide to Christmas and Other Happy Times' was the title. Consuela burst into fits of laughter.
"You wouldn't believe the look on your face!" She choked between her laughs. "That's not your actual gift you, you silly bat!" She pulled out her wand, cast a spell and there was another gift neatly labeled, 'To: Severus' in elegant script. He picked it up and this time did not hesitate to open it. Opening up the box, Snape saw a silver pendant on a silver chain. Examining it more carefully, he saw that the pendant was a snake, entwined around a lion. On the back read an inscription: "To my grumpy Potions Master." Snape gave a small smile, and turned to Consuela.
"I understand about the snake, but the lion..?" After seeing the sly smile on Consuela's face, Snape realized what it meant. "You were a bloody Gryffindor, weren't you?" he demanded, jokingly. Consuela laughed, and nodded proudly. Snape just rolled his eyes, and pulled her closer to him.
"I thought that if at least one Slytherin and one Gryffindor got along, then there might be hope for the rest," Consuela explained. She had no idea that her hopes would actually come true.
"Thank you." Snape said, softly, kissing Consuela deeply. He then sprung up from his chair and raced over to his clothes to extract his wand. He performed the same spell that Consuela had and there in front of her, appeared a small box wrapped in green paper with a silver ribbon tied expertly around it.
"Severus, I." She began as she picked up the box. She forgot what she was saying as she began to unwrap it. This time she unwrapped it slowly and carefully, not wanting to damage it's beauty. She felt nervous unwrapping something that was sure to be completely amazing. Lifting the lid of the box, Consuela saw that her gift was also a silver necklace, but there was fiery sapphire imbedded in a charm, which was intricately designed. The sapphire sparkled impressively, and its beauty took Consuela's breath away.
"You don't like it?" Snape asked, nervously.
"Severus.I love it. It's the most perfect gift anyone could have gotten me. Thank you so much." "The sapphire reminded me of your eyes," Snape admitted, although embarrassed to sound like a romantic ninny.
Consuela smiled, and then noticed something else in the box. It was a skimpy bra, with matching panties, and a short, sheer nightgown. Consuela raised and eyebrow, and turned to see Snape smiling naughtily at her.
"What are these?" she asked, although it was obvious what their intended purpose was.
"Oh, just a little something for later," Snape replied, casually. "..or right now!" Consuela squealed, as Severus threw her on the couch. Soon, their newly opened presents lay forgotten on the floor.
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After a nice round of love making with Severus, Consuela decided to visit Tonks and bring her the gift that Consuela had bought for her. As soon as Consuela stepped into Tonks's living room, Tonks began firing questions at her. "So.how was he?"
Consuela began to laugh at her friend. "What do you mean?" She said innocently.
"Oh come on! I could tell from your face that you got it on with Snape. You have the look of a woman who is having great sex!" Consuela laughed again. "Alright, alright you caught me," she said, beaming, since Tonks was one hundred percent correct.
"So.I'm dying to know! How was he? Please, tell me." Tonks pleaded, looking excited.
"Well, we left the dance and went to the Room of Requirement. There was a bed and we.you know."
Tonks's face fell, and she looked extremely disappointed. "Connie, 3rd years could tell better sex stories than that."
Consuela mused over the fact that that was the second time that something like that had been said to her in the past few days. "Okay, he was amazing."
"In what way?"
"Well.he was.very romantic, and gentle, and passionate," Consuela sighed. "And he's an excellent kisser, but I already told you that." Consuela got lost in her thoughts about Snape. Annoyed, Tonks snapped her fingers in Consuela's face. This seemed to help Consuela remember something else. "Oh, lets not forget to mention Severus's equipment.if you know what I mean!" Consuela gave Tonks a sly grin.
"I'm not following," Tonks said, trying to make her friend say what she knew she didn't want to. Consuela gave up trying to drop subtle hints.
"He has a very large."
"Okay! Please stop now!" Tonks shuddered in mock digust. Consuela chuckled and began teasing Tonks with erotic details about her night with Snape, describing Snape. Tonks covered her ears, not wanting to here this part of Consuela's account, and finally just through a pillow at Consuela.
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Consuela left Tonks's house a few hours later, and apparated back to the grounds outside of Hogwarts. She walked back the long way, to enjoy the winter scenery, and decided she would surprise Severus when she got back, by wearing the lingerie he had given her.
Consuela quickly slipped into the lingerie, and made sure that her necklace was clasped on tightly. She then grabbed a bottle of wine and threw on her robe, not wanting anyone to see what she was wearing, or lack there of. Sneaking quickly into the dungeons, she stopped outside Snape's door, and rapped softly. Then she leaned against the doorframe, and let the robe fall off her shoulders, giving Snape a nice view of her body.
Much to Consuela's surprise, when Snape opened the door, he looked like he was ready to go somewhere. He also looked sad and defeated, which concerned Consuela greatly.
"Severus, what's wrong?" she demanded, moving towards him, to comfort him. Snape glanced down at Consuela, noticing how gorgeous she looked, and that he had definitely made a smart purchase when buying her the outfit. He was disappointed that he couldn't pull her inside with him, especially when she looked so irresistible. Her face was lightly made up, her hair was down, cascading across her shoulders in silky waves, and the necklace he had given her rested just above her breasts, complimenting her creamy skin.
"Consuela.I - I'm sorry, but Dumbledore's called an emergency meeting for the Order. I'd get properly dressed if I were you.we have some serious and important matters to discuss."
Judging by the look of Snape's face, Consuela could tell that whatever the Order was about to discuss wasn't going to be the kind of thing you'd hope to discuss on Christmas. Consuela hoped things were not about to take a turn for the worst, especially after the perfect day she had just had.