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The Gifts of Love
Chapter 7: A Newfound Love
Before lunch Hermione went back to her room. She took a quick shower and changed into a fresh set of clothes. When she left her room and she saw Draco and Ginny sitting on the couch watching her and waiting.
"So?" Ginny asked grinning.
"I'll live," Hermione smiled.
"Soul mates, eh?" Draco smirked.
"Apparently so," Hermione sat down on the couch.
Ginny got up and hugged her friend, "I'm happy for you!"
Draco smiled, "As am I."
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Severus continued his spying on Voldemort for Albus, during the regular Death Eater meetings. Severus was nothing special to Voldemort only a mole in Hogwarts the Dark Wizard believed. Whenever the meetings were over Severus immediately apparated into Albus' office now that he could apparate into Hogwarts. There was now less chance of Severus being found out a spy for Albus.
Hermione knew of Severus' true role and only asked him to telepathically inform her when he returned safely to the castle. He readily agreed knowing he didn't want to put her through more than she was already having to go through. The relationship had to be kept completely private even among the staff except Albus and Minerva.
Hermione and Severus were able to spend time together with the ability to apparate and not have to worry about their relationship being suspected. The two were able to build a more solid relationship, getting to know each other quite well. Much of their time was spent talking, debating about potions and such. Severus learned that Hermione was more knowledgeable than he originally thought. She was also more opinionated, which he loved. Hermione learned of Severus' softer side though he was still sarcastic as ever though she loved that about him.
Draco and Ginny would cover for Hermione when she wanted to spend time with Severus to Harry and Ron when they questioned where she was.
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"Ron, have you noticed how Hermione and Draco seem to be closer?" Harry asked when they were in their dorm room.
Ron looked up from his frog cards, "Yea I have. Do you think something is going on between them?"
Harry smirked, "Yea I do. What about you?"
Ron grinned, "Yep."
This was how the idea of Draco and Hermione being together slowly spread throughout Hogwarts. Hermione, Ginny, and Draco supported it just a little not denying it but not acknowledging it either.
Severus was jealous of the rumors being spread about Draco and Hermione, he knew they were false but still the level of detail that was being spread made him doubt himself enough to confront her. He had decided the next time she was able to spend time with him he could ask her.
"Hermione," Severus started, as he sat down next to her on his couch while she was reading a book, "the rumors of you and Draco."
Hermione had wondered when he would bring this up. "Yes?"
"I'm concerned, they seem to have such detail..."
Hermione had heard of some of the details that were being spread around. In fact she started a few herself giving Ginny the idea and letting them take off. They were some of the things she wanted to do with Severus. "Yes, I'm aware of the details they have. Quite interesting aren't they?"
Severus was confused, was she admitting to an affair?
"Severus I was hoping when I put some of those details out you would be interested," Hermione seductively grinned.
Severus immediately comprehended what was happening. He pulled his lover up from the couch and walked to the bedroom slamming the door for the night.
Hermione was rewarded with a few fantasies she had and Severus was reassured about their love.
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The end of November came quickly for the students of Hogwarts. Studying was rampant among all the years the end of term exams were taking place within a week. Though the tests were not as hard as the final exams at the end of the year would be, they were still grueling.
Voldemort had stayed quiet and this continued into December.
The exams passed quickly. All passed fortunately.
The Christmas holiday was soon upon them and most of the students stayed at Hogwarts for the safety that it provided. All knew that Voldemort would not have the strength to attack Hogwarts and Albus Dumbledore.
Hermione and Draco spent time going through plans of how to get Ginny and Remus together. They had both watched their DADA teacher and came to the conclusion that the wizard had some feelings for the red-headed witch as well. He would stare at her during DA club meetings, sometimes at dinner and various other school activities.
Many plans were thought of and discarded just as fast. But one idea stuck. It would require advanced charms for the two but considering they were the Head Boy and Girl this was not a major problem for them. They had arranged it, with the help of Dumbledore who was eager to help, to have mistletoe around the school. Each one would have a charm on it only for Ginny and Remus. If, when, they both stepped under the festive holiday leaf a charm would capture them both and not release them until they both admitted the truth about their feelings for the other. To ensure they would not be disturbed when the charm would be activated anyone near them would be immediately wanting to be some where else. The spell also made sure no one would hear or see them. Only Hermione and Draco allowed themselves to see Ginny and Remus.
Hermione and Draco were not worried about leaving Ginny and Remus under the mistletoe for long. Both witch and wizard were intelligent and would soon figure out the situation and the remedy.
Hermione and Draco patiently waited as each day the Christmas holidays started to pass. Ginny and Remus hadn't yet been close enough to activate the spell under any of the mistletoe. Though other students and staff have taken liberties for a few brief seconds to claim a kiss. Hermione had conveniently kept one of the mistletoes for her and Severus. She had charmed it for the bedroom door. It would not allow either of them to pass if close by to the other, unless they kissed. This was not met with difficulties, Severus and Hermione purposely walked near the other to activate the spell of course.
Luckily one day, in a deserted corridor where Draco had hung mistletoe, Ginny was wandering around aimlessly. Remus had to check the corridors for snogging or inappropriate behavior when they both passed near the mistletoe. Neither one knew what happened, they at first didn't see each other until they felt the pull from the mistletoe and were facing one another.
"Miss Weasley," Remus stated out of shock.
"Professor," Ginny said in confusion and shock as well.
Both looked up to see the mistletoe, both blushed. Remus tried to step back, he did not think he could handle a simple kiss with Ginny. Though she was only in her 6th year she had used the time-turner extensively like Hermione, making her 17 years old.
Ginny tried to step back also, neither though were able to part.
"Can you move out from under this?" Ginny asked suddenly suspicious. She had seen Draco and Hermione hanging the mistletoe, they said it was for fun.
"No, I cannot."
"Oh god!" Ginny groaned.
"What is it?" Remus asked concerned.
Ginny took her wand out and did a quick spell to reveal any charms used within the vicinity. She didn't recognize them all but a few she did. One was a spell to keep them trapped until something was said, like a password almost.
Remus also was able to see the charms used and he sighed softly knowing what all the charms were. Another charm that was used was a truth charm used with a feelings charm to make any feelings among the trapped parties having to be spoken truthfully, with the help of the truth charm, for them to be released.
"You recognize the all the charms don't you?" Ginny asked.
Remus met her gaze, "Yes, I do."
"What are they?" Ginny asked.
"Feelings charm and truth charm," Remus answered, he didn't like how this was turning out.
Ginny understood immediately, she would have to reveal her feelings to leave the trap. Oh she was going to kill Hermione and Draco she knew it was them that did this!
"I suppose I will have to admit that I love you to let you out of this 'trap'," Remus admitted though not completely thrilled by the fact. He saw Ginny gasp in surprise.
He loves me? Oh I'm going to kiss Hermione and Draco! Ginny grinned, "Yes well that wouldn't completely release us." She waited until Remus gave her a confused look, "I would have to admit that I am in love with you also."
Remus was surprised, but was quickly taken over by wanting to do one thing. He raised a hand to caress Ginny's cheek tenderly before allowing his hand to move behind her neck to pull her to him as he lowered his mouth to hers. Ginny gave in willing to the kiss as her arms wrapped under his and rested her hands on his back holding him close.
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Christmas day was wonderful for the students of Hogwarts. Albus had the house elves decorate amazingly in the Great Hall. The students had a wonderful breakfast after spending their time opening their presents. Eventually everyone was able to separate, letting Ginny escape to Remus' chambers while Hermione and Draco went to Severus', thus, leaving Harry and Ron thinking Hermione and Draco were a couple. Harry and Ron also separated to go off with their girlfriends.
Severus had several things each for Hermione and Draco, though, some of Hermione's gifts were not opened in front of their guest, Draco.
The day was spent in peace enjoying the knowledge that many more years were to come with such peace and joy.
After dinner, yet another feast, the students of Hogwarts were stuffed full. Many complained of eating too much. Being tired from eating too much and the excitement of the day, they all returned to their dorms early.
Hermione and Draco returned to theirs though Hermione quickly said goodnight to Draco and apparated to Severus' dungeons for the night.
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To be continued...
Thanks goes to Snapebbwlover for beta reading. I also owe my thanks to Estrilda for grammar beta reading for me.
Thank you for all the reviews I have received! They are greatly appreciated! I apologize for not posting soon but I hope to have another chapter up with in a week!
I have created a mailing list for those who wish to receive updates of stories I write by email. If this isn't working view my profile.
The Gifts of Love
Chapter 7: A Newfound Love
Before lunch Hermione went back to her room. She took a quick shower and changed into a fresh set of clothes. When she left her room and she saw Draco and Ginny sitting on the couch watching her and waiting.
"So?" Ginny asked grinning.
"I'll live," Hermione smiled.
"Soul mates, eh?" Draco smirked.
"Apparently so," Hermione sat down on the couch.
Ginny got up and hugged her friend, "I'm happy for you!"
Draco smiled, "As am I."
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Severus continued his spying on Voldemort for Albus, during the regular Death Eater meetings. Severus was nothing special to Voldemort only a mole in Hogwarts the Dark Wizard believed. Whenever the meetings were over Severus immediately apparated into Albus' office now that he could apparate into Hogwarts. There was now less chance of Severus being found out a spy for Albus.
Hermione knew of Severus' true role and only asked him to telepathically inform her when he returned safely to the castle. He readily agreed knowing he didn't want to put her through more than she was already having to go through. The relationship had to be kept completely private even among the staff except Albus and Minerva.
Hermione and Severus were able to spend time together with the ability to apparate and not have to worry about their relationship being suspected. The two were able to build a more solid relationship, getting to know each other quite well. Much of their time was spent talking, debating about potions and such. Severus learned that Hermione was more knowledgeable than he originally thought. She was also more opinionated, which he loved. Hermione learned of Severus' softer side though he was still sarcastic as ever though she loved that about him.
Draco and Ginny would cover for Hermione when she wanted to spend time with Severus to Harry and Ron when they questioned where she was.
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"Ron, have you noticed how Hermione and Draco seem to be closer?" Harry asked when they were in their dorm room.
Ron looked up from his frog cards, "Yea I have. Do you think something is going on between them?"
Harry smirked, "Yea I do. What about you?"
Ron grinned, "Yep."
This was how the idea of Draco and Hermione being together slowly spread throughout Hogwarts. Hermione, Ginny, and Draco supported it just a little not denying it but not acknowledging it either.
Severus was jealous of the rumors being spread about Draco and Hermione, he knew they were false but still the level of detail that was being spread made him doubt himself enough to confront her. He had decided the next time she was able to spend time with him he could ask her.
"Hermione," Severus started, as he sat down next to her on his couch while she was reading a book, "the rumors of you and Draco."
Hermione had wondered when he would bring this up. "Yes?"
"I'm concerned, they seem to have such detail..."
Hermione had heard of some of the details that were being spread around. In fact she started a few herself giving Ginny the idea and letting them take off. They were some of the things she wanted to do with Severus. "Yes, I'm aware of the details they have. Quite interesting aren't they?"
Severus was confused, was she admitting to an affair?
"Severus I was hoping when I put some of those details out you would be interested," Hermione seductively grinned.
Severus immediately comprehended what was happening. He pulled his lover up from the couch and walked to the bedroom slamming the door for the night.
Hermione was rewarded with a few fantasies she had and Severus was reassured about their love.
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The end of November came quickly for the students of Hogwarts. Studying was rampant among all the years the end of term exams were taking place within a week. Though the tests were not as hard as the final exams at the end of the year would be, they were still grueling.
Voldemort had stayed quiet and this continued into December.
The exams passed quickly. All passed fortunately.
The Christmas holiday was soon upon them and most of the students stayed at Hogwarts for the safety that it provided. All knew that Voldemort would not have the strength to attack Hogwarts and Albus Dumbledore.
Hermione and Draco spent time going through plans of how to get Ginny and Remus together. They had both watched their DADA teacher and came to the conclusion that the wizard had some feelings for the red-headed witch as well. He would stare at her during DA club meetings, sometimes at dinner and various other school activities.
Many plans were thought of and discarded just as fast. But one idea stuck. It would require advanced charms for the two but considering they were the Head Boy and Girl this was not a major problem for them. They had arranged it, with the help of Dumbledore who was eager to help, to have mistletoe around the school. Each one would have a charm on it only for Ginny and Remus. If, when, they both stepped under the festive holiday leaf a charm would capture them both and not release them until they both admitted the truth about their feelings for the other. To ensure they would not be disturbed when the charm would be activated anyone near them would be immediately wanting to be some where else. The spell also made sure no one would hear or see them. Only Hermione and Draco allowed themselves to see Ginny and Remus.
Hermione and Draco were not worried about leaving Ginny and Remus under the mistletoe for long. Both witch and wizard were intelligent and would soon figure out the situation and the remedy.
Hermione and Draco patiently waited as each day the Christmas holidays started to pass. Ginny and Remus hadn't yet been close enough to activate the spell under any of the mistletoe. Though other students and staff have taken liberties for a few brief seconds to claim a kiss. Hermione had conveniently kept one of the mistletoes for her and Severus. She had charmed it for the bedroom door. It would not allow either of them to pass if close by to the other, unless they kissed. This was not met with difficulties, Severus and Hermione purposely walked near the other to activate the spell of course.
Luckily one day, in a deserted corridor where Draco had hung mistletoe, Ginny was wandering around aimlessly. Remus had to check the corridors for snogging or inappropriate behavior when they both passed near the mistletoe. Neither one knew what happened, they at first didn't see each other until they felt the pull from the mistletoe and were facing one another.
"Miss Weasley," Remus stated out of shock.
"Professor," Ginny said in confusion and shock as well.
Both looked up to see the mistletoe, both blushed. Remus tried to step back, he did not think he could handle a simple kiss with Ginny. Though she was only in her 6th year she had used the time-turner extensively like Hermione, making her 17 years old.
Ginny tried to step back also, neither though were able to part.
"Can you move out from under this?" Ginny asked suddenly suspicious. She had seen Draco and Hermione hanging the mistletoe, they said it was for fun.
"No, I cannot."
"Oh god!" Ginny groaned.
"What is it?" Remus asked concerned.
Ginny took her wand out and did a quick spell to reveal any charms used within the vicinity. She didn't recognize them all but a few she did. One was a spell to keep them trapped until something was said, like a password almost.
Remus also was able to see the charms used and he sighed softly knowing what all the charms were. Another charm that was used was a truth charm used with a feelings charm to make any feelings among the trapped parties having to be spoken truthfully, with the help of the truth charm, for them to be released.
"You recognize the all the charms don't you?" Ginny asked.
Remus met her gaze, "Yes, I do."
"What are they?" Ginny asked.
"Feelings charm and truth charm," Remus answered, he didn't like how this was turning out.
Ginny understood immediately, she would have to reveal her feelings to leave the trap. Oh she was going to kill Hermione and Draco she knew it was them that did this!
"I suppose I will have to admit that I love you to let you out of this 'trap'," Remus admitted though not completely thrilled by the fact. He saw Ginny gasp in surprise.
He loves me? Oh I'm going to kiss Hermione and Draco! Ginny grinned, "Yes well that wouldn't completely release us." She waited until Remus gave her a confused look, "I would have to admit that I am in love with you also."
Remus was surprised, but was quickly taken over by wanting to do one thing. He raised a hand to caress Ginny's cheek tenderly before allowing his hand to move behind her neck to pull her to him as he lowered his mouth to hers. Ginny gave in willing to the kiss as her arms wrapped under his and rested her hands on his back holding him close.
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Christmas day was wonderful for the students of Hogwarts. Albus had the house elves decorate amazingly in the Great Hall. The students had a wonderful breakfast after spending their time opening their presents. Eventually everyone was able to separate, letting Ginny escape to Remus' chambers while Hermione and Draco went to Severus', thus, leaving Harry and Ron thinking Hermione and Draco were a couple. Harry and Ron also separated to go off with their girlfriends.
Severus had several things each for Hermione and Draco, though, some of Hermione's gifts were not opened in front of their guest, Draco.
The day was spent in peace enjoying the knowledge that many more years were to come with such peace and joy.
After dinner, yet another feast, the students of Hogwarts were stuffed full. Many complained of eating too much. Being tired from eating too much and the excitement of the day, they all returned to their dorms early.
Hermione and Draco returned to theirs though Hermione quickly said goodnight to Draco and apparated to Severus' dungeons for the night.
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To be continued...