Chapter 6: The Meeting
The next day, Zora was still in awe at Snape's towel entrance. It was around three o' clock and Zora was at work making a dress, as Snape had told her. She almost done, she just had a sleeve to put on and then it would be finished. Zora might not have been much of a tailor, but she did know a few useful spells for making clothes. So, in an hour or so, she would be done. But, dressmaking was so tiring. The next day, Zora was still in awe at Snape's towel entrance. It was around three o' clock and Zora was at work making a dress, as Snape had told her. She almost done, she just had a sleeve to put on and then it would be finished. Zora might not have been much of a tailor, but she did know a few useful spells for making clothes. So, in an hour or so, she would be done. But, dressmaking was so tiring.
***
Severus was in his study . . . studying. He checked his watch; it was one hour till the Death Eaters meeting. He should go check on Zora.
Severus entered Zora's room to find Zora asleep upon her almost finished dress. Slowly, he crept over to Zora and gave her soft nudge. Zora, out of reflex, gave Severus a swift kick in his chest. Severus had a sharp intake of breath and would have doubled over, if not for his pride. His cold, black eyes were wide and he wasn't doing a very good job at breathing.
"Oh Snape!" Zora exclaimed as she rushed over to Snape. She told him to inhale and exhale and helped him breath and get back together.
Shakily, Severus said, "Death Eater meeting. One hour."
Zora nodded and noticed she needed to finish her dress. She hastily pushed Snape out of the door and quickly finished her dress.
***
Fifteen minutes until the Death Eaters meeting. She had a gorgeous dress on. It was long, with a train in the back, and was a deep red color. It had long sleeves that had slits on the shoulder and running down her forearm. It provided enough cleavage to make any man happy and was slightly poofy at the bottom. Her choice of jewelry was rubies: ruby earrings, bracelet, and a ruby ring.
***
Severus was impatiently waiting for Zora to come downstairs. He himself looked quite suave: black tuxedo and his obsidian hair in a ponytail at the nape of his neck. Just as he started to tap his foot, Zora came down the stairs.
She was beautiful.
Her train was gracefully sliding down his stairs and Zora was doing the same. She had an innocent but sinister look upon her face. She knew she looked fabulous, but she wouldn't boast; only use it to her advantage. Severus suddenly got a bit nervous and started to stare.
***
Snape looked wonderful! He was in a tuxedo that complimented him very nicely and he had his hair up, for once. She noticed he was staring at her, and was clutching something in his left hand. What was it?
***
Zora came dangerously close to Severus and closed his open mouth with her index finger. Severus just scowled and grabbed both of her shoulders, which he noticed were pleasurably warm, and turned her back towards him. He then very slowly placed a necklace around her neck. It was a choker with diamonds dangling from it.
"It was my mother's." Severus said, as he had finally fastened the tiny clasp.
"It's beautiful, thank you Severus." Severus was surprised she used his name.
"Your welcome . . . Zora." Zora blushed a little.
Severus offered Zora his arm and they apparated to the Malfoy manor.
***
They landed right in front of the door. Severus knocked twice and Lucius Malfoy opened the door. Zora was surprised at Lucius Malfoy's appearance; she thought he was quite handsome. Obviously Malfoy thought the same of Zora. Malfoy reached out to touch Zora's face and Zora recoiled, Severus caught Lucius' hand and gave a friendly laugh.
"I'd advise you not to touch what is mine, Lucius."
"Excuse me! I'm no---"Zora tried to protest, but Severus pinched her. "Ow!"
Lucius gave them quizzical looks.
Zora decided to cover up her shout of pain and said, "Oh! S-Severus! You're too eager, at least wait until after dinner!" Zora wrapped her arms around Severus' neck and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Severus caught on and took her chin in his hand and pulled her lips against his and they deepened the kiss.
Lucius chuckled, "Alright children! I agree with your date, Severus. Wait until after dinner."
Zora quickly broke the kiss and tried to hide her blushing. Severus just smirked and took a step inside; McNair and other Death Eaters greeted him. All of the Death Eaters fixated on Zora and kept trying to touch in some way or another. Severus had to fend them off and was getting a bit annoyed. He probably would have started a fight if he weren't in such awe over the passionate kiss he and Zora shared.
***
Zora was actually having fun at receiving all of this attention. She would blush now and then as Severus put his hand around her thigh in a protective way. She would have protested but she was surprised at the fiery kiss she had with Severus. The sad thing was, she actually liked it.
***
Dinner was just like any other formal dinner would be. Zora was actually surprised at the way the Death Eaters acted. Their behavior was normal, except for the attempts to touch the forbidden parts of Zora's body. After dinner most of the Death Eaters were up and dancing around the ballroom, Severus was talking inanimately with Lucius and noticed that Zora was getting rather restless. She was fidgeting, never a good sign for her. He excused himself from his conversation with Lucius and went over to her.
***
Zora was almost bored to death. Soon, she heard a smooth, silky voice and saw a hand held out in front of her. "Care to dance?" Zora looked up, even though she already knew who is was, and gratefully took Severus' hand. Before she even knew it, she could only be seen as a blur of red as Severus whisked her around the dance floor. Zora laughed as Severus dipped her and brought her back up so that their chests were touching. Zora inhaled deeply and said softly, "I'm having a wonderful time." Severus' eyes were darting around the room and mumbled, "Mm. It seems as though the Death Eaters are eyeing you hungrily. I'm tired of protecting you, Zora. Next time, try not to look so beautiful." If the situation weren't so serious, Zora would have actually taken this as a compliment. Instead she just nodded and Severus smiled.
"You know, you look so much better when you smile."
Severus just rolled his eyes and dipped her again, this time she almost hit the floor. He quickly brought her up again and their chests hit, again.
"If I didn't know any better, Severus, I'd say you just dip me because of the feeling of out chests touching."
In response, Severus dipped Zora again and said, "Of course not."
The song ended and Severus led Zora back to their seats.
***
The look in his eyes, the way he whisked her around the dance floor, Zora just knew she was falling for Severus. But, she knew it was wrong. She knew Severus didn't feel the same.
"Despite what you think Severus, you are a great dancer. Even if the way you dance is so old-fashioned." Zora smiled.
Severus scowled and asked, "Old-fashioned?" He raised a brow as if asking for Zora to explain.
"You know, your dancing style is . . . old. These days it's different."
"And how is that?"
"You know," Severus really didn't know, but Zora tried to explain. "More raunchy and hips grinding and such."
"Hips . . . grinding?" Severus was slightly disgusted. But, the thought of him 'grinding' with Zora wasn't such a bad image for him. Severus immediately chastised himself for his juvenile thoughts about Zora.
Zora just laughed and made a gesture for Severus to go and socialize. Severus knew he didn't really socialize, but he decided to leave before things got uncomfortable.
***
Zora socialized some more and before she realized it, she had gathered all the Death Eaters in a circle, including Severus. All of the ladies were sitting at the table gossiping. She didn't know how she did it, but this party reminded her of her old band parties. So, she had them all sitting in the floor with their alchoholic beverages. In their hands and her in the center. All of the men were a little drunk, especially Severus, and this game would obviously be really fun with a bunch of drunks. So, with Zora's charm and persuasive wit, she had gotten all the men to play a fun game by the name of Truth or Dare. Zora had a trademark 'Severus Sneer' as she made sure everyone had their drinks.
It was time to take charge. "Alright! This game is called Truth or Dare." Severus gave an almost inaudible groan, the rest of the Death Eaters, especially Lucius, told him to stay. He reluctantly agreed. "If you don't know what this game is, please raise your hand." Luckily, no one raised a hand. "Perhaps they were too drunk to do so," Zora thought.
"Since Lucius is the host, he will start." Lucius was grinning like a Cheshire cat. He had a swig of his drink and turned to McNair and pointed to him, "You." McNair laughed as Lucius slurred his words saying, "Truth or Dare." Though it came out like, 'Troorderr'. Luckily, McNair could understand Lucius' drunken sayings and picked truth. Lucius boldly asked, "Are you faithful to your wife?" McNair laughed and said, "Hell no! You know I participate in our revels!" Lucius knew his question was stupid and that McNair would yell, that's why he asked the question. His wife was sitting with all the women, excluding Zora. McNair's wife immediately turned around and got red in the face, she said, "We'll talk about this later." Lucius laughed and McNair turned so red his face could compete with the Weasleys' hair.
McNair turned to Severus, who was now drunk also and asked, "Truth or Dare." Severus muttered, "Dare." McNair said, "Alright. I dare you to give your date a nice, big kiss. You know, the kind we men like to watch." Severus took a big gulp and Zora blushed. But, to make it easier on Severus, she sauntered over to him. Taking her time, of course, she wanted to see the looks on everyone's faces. Severus looked paler than usual and all the Death Eaters either admired Zora's beauty or looked very eager.
Severus tried to remain calm, but he couldn't. He was actually just as eager as the Death Eaters were, happy that Zora decided to not make a fool out of him, and he was grinning like a mad man. He was drunk. Real drunk.
Zora laughed at Severus' drunken state. She straddled him and made the gesture with her index finger that said, 'come here'. Severus obeyed and leaned in, his eyes closed and his lips pressed against Zora's amazingly soft lips. His tongue trailed Zora's bottom lip begging for entrance, Zora hesitantly complied and gave Severus his full entrance. Not consciously, Zora had slid closer and was really going at it with Severus. Somehow, for the both of them, they had zoned out all the whoops and cheers coming from the Death Eaters. It was as if everyone had left and it was just Zora and Severus. They finally broke the kiss when they needed air.
McNair softly said, "Now that's a kiss."
There was another hour of Truth or Dare and then Severus and Zora made their good-byes, they apparated to the Snape manor and went into Severus' bed, Zora's head against Severus' chest and Severus wrapping his arms around Zora.
Too bad they were drunk.
A/N: Soooo sorry that it took so long to write this chapter. And thanks to Peace for helping with ideas.
The next day, Zora was still in awe at Snape's towel entrance. It was around three o' clock and Zora was at work making a dress, as Snape had told her. She almost done, she just had a sleeve to put on and then it would be finished. Zora might not have been much of a tailor, but she did know a few useful spells for making clothes. So, in an hour or so, she would be done. But, dressmaking was so tiring. The next day, Zora was still in awe at Snape's towel entrance. It was around three o' clock and Zora was at work making a dress, as Snape had told her. She almost done, she just had a sleeve to put on and then it would be finished. Zora might not have been much of a tailor, but she did know a few useful spells for making clothes. So, in an hour or so, she would be done. But, dressmaking was so tiring.
***
Severus was in his study . . . studying. He checked his watch; it was one hour till the Death Eaters meeting. He should go check on Zora.
Severus entered Zora's room to find Zora asleep upon her almost finished dress. Slowly, he crept over to Zora and gave her soft nudge. Zora, out of reflex, gave Severus a swift kick in his chest. Severus had a sharp intake of breath and would have doubled over, if not for his pride. His cold, black eyes were wide and he wasn't doing a very good job at breathing.
"Oh Snape!" Zora exclaimed as she rushed over to Snape. She told him to inhale and exhale and helped him breath and get back together.
Shakily, Severus said, "Death Eater meeting. One hour."
Zora nodded and noticed she needed to finish her dress. She hastily pushed Snape out of the door and quickly finished her dress.
***
Fifteen minutes until the Death Eaters meeting. She had a gorgeous dress on. It was long, with a train in the back, and was a deep red color. It had long sleeves that had slits on the shoulder and running down her forearm. It provided enough cleavage to make any man happy and was slightly poofy at the bottom. Her choice of jewelry was rubies: ruby earrings, bracelet, and a ruby ring.
***
Severus was impatiently waiting for Zora to come downstairs. He himself looked quite suave: black tuxedo and his obsidian hair in a ponytail at the nape of his neck. Just as he started to tap his foot, Zora came down the stairs.
She was beautiful.
Her train was gracefully sliding down his stairs and Zora was doing the same. She had an innocent but sinister look upon her face. She knew she looked fabulous, but she wouldn't boast; only use it to her advantage. Severus suddenly got a bit nervous and started to stare.
***
Snape looked wonderful! He was in a tuxedo that complimented him very nicely and he had his hair up, for once. She noticed he was staring at her, and was clutching something in his left hand. What was it?
***
Zora came dangerously close to Severus and closed his open mouth with her index finger. Severus just scowled and grabbed both of her shoulders, which he noticed were pleasurably warm, and turned her back towards him. He then very slowly placed a necklace around her neck. It was a choker with diamonds dangling from it.
"It was my mother's." Severus said, as he had finally fastened the tiny clasp.
"It's beautiful, thank you Severus." Severus was surprised she used his name.
"Your welcome . . . Zora." Zora blushed a little.
Severus offered Zora his arm and they apparated to the Malfoy manor.
***
They landed right in front of the door. Severus knocked twice and Lucius Malfoy opened the door. Zora was surprised at Lucius Malfoy's appearance; she thought he was quite handsome. Obviously Malfoy thought the same of Zora. Malfoy reached out to touch Zora's face and Zora recoiled, Severus caught Lucius' hand and gave a friendly laugh.
"I'd advise you not to touch what is mine, Lucius."
"Excuse me! I'm no---"Zora tried to protest, but Severus pinched her. "Ow!"
Lucius gave them quizzical looks.
Zora decided to cover up her shout of pain and said, "Oh! S-Severus! You're too eager, at least wait until after dinner!" Zora wrapped her arms around Severus' neck and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Severus caught on and took her chin in his hand and pulled her lips against his and they deepened the kiss.
Lucius chuckled, "Alright children! I agree with your date, Severus. Wait until after dinner."
Zora quickly broke the kiss and tried to hide her blushing. Severus just smirked and took a step inside; McNair and other Death Eaters greeted him. All of the Death Eaters fixated on Zora and kept trying to touch in some way or another. Severus had to fend them off and was getting a bit annoyed. He probably would have started a fight if he weren't in such awe over the passionate kiss he and Zora shared.
***
Zora was actually having fun at receiving all of this attention. She would blush now and then as Severus put his hand around her thigh in a protective way. She would have protested but she was surprised at the fiery kiss she had with Severus. The sad thing was, she actually liked it.
***
Dinner was just like any other formal dinner would be. Zora was actually surprised at the way the Death Eaters acted. Their behavior was normal, except for the attempts to touch the forbidden parts of Zora's body. After dinner most of the Death Eaters were up and dancing around the ballroom, Severus was talking inanimately with Lucius and noticed that Zora was getting rather restless. She was fidgeting, never a good sign for her. He excused himself from his conversation with Lucius and went over to her.
***
Zora was almost bored to death. Soon, she heard a smooth, silky voice and saw a hand held out in front of her. "Care to dance?" Zora looked up, even though she already knew who is was, and gratefully took Severus' hand. Before she even knew it, she could only be seen as a blur of red as Severus whisked her around the dance floor. Zora laughed as Severus dipped her and brought her back up so that their chests were touching. Zora inhaled deeply and said softly, "I'm having a wonderful time." Severus' eyes were darting around the room and mumbled, "Mm. It seems as though the Death Eaters are eyeing you hungrily. I'm tired of protecting you, Zora. Next time, try not to look so beautiful." If the situation weren't so serious, Zora would have actually taken this as a compliment. Instead she just nodded and Severus smiled.
"You know, you look so much better when you smile."
Severus just rolled his eyes and dipped her again, this time she almost hit the floor. He quickly brought her up again and their chests hit, again.
"If I didn't know any better, Severus, I'd say you just dip me because of the feeling of out chests touching."
In response, Severus dipped Zora again and said, "Of course not."
The song ended and Severus led Zora back to their seats.
***
The look in his eyes, the way he whisked her around the dance floor, Zora just knew she was falling for Severus. But, she knew it was wrong. She knew Severus didn't feel the same.
"Despite what you think Severus, you are a great dancer. Even if the way you dance is so old-fashioned." Zora smiled.
Severus scowled and asked, "Old-fashioned?" He raised a brow as if asking for Zora to explain.
"You know, your dancing style is . . . old. These days it's different."
"And how is that?"
"You know," Severus really didn't know, but Zora tried to explain. "More raunchy and hips grinding and such."
"Hips . . . grinding?" Severus was slightly disgusted. But, the thought of him 'grinding' with Zora wasn't such a bad image for him. Severus immediately chastised himself for his juvenile thoughts about Zora.
Zora just laughed and made a gesture for Severus to go and socialize. Severus knew he didn't really socialize, but he decided to leave before things got uncomfortable.
***
Zora socialized some more and before she realized it, she had gathered all the Death Eaters in a circle, including Severus. All of the ladies were sitting at the table gossiping. She didn't know how she did it, but this party reminded her of her old band parties. So, she had them all sitting in the floor with their alchoholic beverages. In their hands and her in the center. All of the men were a little drunk, especially Severus, and this game would obviously be really fun with a bunch of drunks. So, with Zora's charm and persuasive wit, she had gotten all the men to play a fun game by the name of Truth or Dare. Zora had a trademark 'Severus Sneer' as she made sure everyone had their drinks.
It was time to take charge. "Alright! This game is called Truth or Dare." Severus gave an almost inaudible groan, the rest of the Death Eaters, especially Lucius, told him to stay. He reluctantly agreed. "If you don't know what this game is, please raise your hand." Luckily, no one raised a hand. "Perhaps they were too drunk to do so," Zora thought.
"Since Lucius is the host, he will start." Lucius was grinning like a Cheshire cat. He had a swig of his drink and turned to McNair and pointed to him, "You." McNair laughed as Lucius slurred his words saying, "Truth or Dare." Though it came out like, 'Troorderr'. Luckily, McNair could understand Lucius' drunken sayings and picked truth. Lucius boldly asked, "Are you faithful to your wife?" McNair laughed and said, "Hell no! You know I participate in our revels!" Lucius knew his question was stupid and that McNair would yell, that's why he asked the question. His wife was sitting with all the women, excluding Zora. McNair's wife immediately turned around and got red in the face, she said, "We'll talk about this later." Lucius laughed and McNair turned so red his face could compete with the Weasleys' hair.
McNair turned to Severus, who was now drunk also and asked, "Truth or Dare." Severus muttered, "Dare." McNair said, "Alright. I dare you to give your date a nice, big kiss. You know, the kind we men like to watch." Severus took a big gulp and Zora blushed. But, to make it easier on Severus, she sauntered over to him. Taking her time, of course, she wanted to see the looks on everyone's faces. Severus looked paler than usual and all the Death Eaters either admired Zora's beauty or looked very eager.
Severus tried to remain calm, but he couldn't. He was actually just as eager as the Death Eaters were, happy that Zora decided to not make a fool out of him, and he was grinning like a mad man. He was drunk. Real drunk.
Zora laughed at Severus' drunken state. She straddled him and made the gesture with her index finger that said, 'come here'. Severus obeyed and leaned in, his eyes closed and his lips pressed against Zora's amazingly soft lips. His tongue trailed Zora's bottom lip begging for entrance, Zora hesitantly complied and gave Severus his full entrance. Not consciously, Zora had slid closer and was really going at it with Severus. Somehow, for the both of them, they had zoned out all the whoops and cheers coming from the Death Eaters. It was as if everyone had left and it was just Zora and Severus. They finally broke the kiss when they needed air.
McNair softly said, "Now that's a kiss."
There was another hour of Truth or Dare and then Severus and Zora made their good-byes, they apparated to the Snape manor and went into Severus' bed, Zora's head against Severus' chest and Severus wrapping his arms around Zora.
Too bad they were drunk.
A/N: Soooo sorry that it took so long to write this chapter. And thanks to Peace for helping with ideas.
