Disclaimer: Nah, not even bothered anymore coz u no the routine.
A/N: Sorry for the long wait, i've been seriously over worked.Happy belated Christmas and have a brilliant new year.
Thanks goes to: goddes-snape (nah she is only ooc for now, she is soon back to mature mione), Reaka(lol yeah shes making th most of it.), chainmailgrl (thanks ; ) ), padfoot's-luvr (aren't they just? they so suit), aries1 (thank yee very much), Miss Elvira Dark, (wow thanks i'm glad you see it that way!), Really-A-Dopey-1 (thank you, your review was most fab!), Serena (thank you).
To anon, as always constructive critism is always welcome, and i'm sorry my punctuation is off at times however if you read my a/n's you'll understnd why that is. I do however appreciate it. I am going over my chapters and correcting all that needs to be corrected i've finished 3 so far, i was going to do that before but i didn't have the time. I have to argue though that Snape is not ooc because really we know little about hima dn all we see is the teacher. So i have to create what he is like with Herminoe. You'll notice i don't make him treat Gryffindors any differently and he is still sarcastic. Draco, yes he is but like Snape we know nothign about him but like you said you can see where that came from, i have made him good. You'll find people do not enjoy reading fics that go on forever, one is currently into 40 chapters and that is lame because it is just trying to include way too much so you'll see why i don't go in more than necassary detail. This is also the result of an unbetad story.
Recap
God she's good!
Severus was once again tracing his finger along her nipple whilst still pressing his erection harder and harder each time, kissing her neck, nibbling slightly at her pale unmarked skin. After reaching the ultimate climax they both began to slow down before once again resting upon one another.
"If Voldemort has any doubts about last nights performance he should be reassured by today, Severus I'm sure this will lead to a pregnancy, I can almost feel it." Said Hermione before engaging Severus in a new more forceful kind of kiss.
Chapter 18.
"Had a nice walk Professor?" Asked Harry with a suspicious grin.
"Potter, do not think for one second that I will hesitate to curse you into oblivion if you start asking ridiculous questions, I am still you Professor!" Spat Snape.
"God what is wrong with him? You'd think a bit of shagging would do him good." Stated Ron a little to loudly.
"Weasley I think you and I need to have a little talk, it seems some of us have left our manners behind at Hogwarts! Or perhaps you just never had any to start with?" Asked Severus to a very embarrassed Ron.
"Hermione, do you think we can go somewhere to talk as well?" Asked Harry in an undertone.
"Sure, where would you like to go?" Asked Hermione.
"Well the library always seemed to work in Hogwarts let's see whether the library in this place will prove any good.
"Does you require anyfin Lady Snape? Tea? Toast? Chocolateses wiv a nice warm bath?" Asked a timid house elf upon Harry and Hermione's arrival in the library.
"No, don't trouble yourself, of course not, don't worry about it." Said Hermione kindly.
"Tis no trouble at all lady, perhaps your friend would want sumfin? I was trained to ask upon arrivals such as yourselves, it is my job and I is enjoying it." Said the house elf a little awkwardly.
"Well you don't have to do that with me, what is your name so I can call for you when I would like something?" Asked Hermione looking at a her tea stained white bin bag.
"My names is Rose milady ship." Answered Rose averting Hermione's gaze.
"Thank you Rose, such a pretty name. Tell me? Who is in charge of dressing the House elves?" asked Hermione.
"The senior house elveses of course." Answered Rose in a frightened manner. Hermione looked as if she was thinking about her next move to which Harry merely looked on quite amused.
"So I have to speak to a senior house elf to change this uniform?" Asked Herminoe.
"Yes but please we likeses the uniforms if we don't the senior house elf will request we is given clothes!" Stated Rose with a shiver.
"I know you like the uniform but I don't think it is quite appropriate for a house as grand as this. I think it would be much more fitting if you had a uniform." Said Hermione with a smile to which Harry rolled his eyes.
"But a uniform is clotheses!" Stated Rose. "It would set us free!"
"If I'm not mistaken I seem to recall a history book that stated that it was the king of elves that offered the first house elves, he asked the wizards what their requirements were and they answered writing up a contract, now the wizards stated that they required a certain amount of rules which applied to their own house elves. The king agreed stating that to each wizard family any rules could be made. Now I intend to change the uniform, get you something warm for winter, cool for summer, work pay and days off when needed. Now if I am quite correct these rules are known to the senior house elves who have more rights than the junior elves so please do not be afraid Rose, you are not in the wrong. I would also like to make you my personal house elf if that is okay with you?" Said Hermione finishing her first declaration for the day.
"Um… if you says so!" said Rose looking quite confused. "But I can't explain this to my senior elf, she will not be happy!" "Don't worry Rose I'll have a word with the senior elves, but for now not a word about this to anyone except that you have been promoted to personal elf. At the mention of her being her personal elf Rose looked somewhat proud.
"Your dismissed for now." smiled Hermione.
"I've got to hand it to you Hermione that was very well handled!" Said Harry clearly impressed.
"Thank you Harry, anyway let's get comfortable so we can talk." Said Hermione smiling and walking over to table with a comfy looking sofa next to it. "So what did you want to talk about?"
"Nothing, everything. We just haven't really spoken since the start of term." Answered Harry with a sigh.
"I've noticed, and I hate it, I just things to go back to the way things were before sometimes, when we were less worried, when I didn't like Severus and before this prophecy, both of them." Said Hermione. "Other times I feel blessed, even though I've only newly remembered my father and what happened I think I'm coping but I feel this great loss, but speaking to my mum helped me a little.
"At least you knew him Hermione." Said Harry suddenly staring at the window.
"I know, I'm sorry Harry I must sound so selfish, I have nothing to be upset about, things happen I just can't change it. Said Hermione leaning closely into Harry giving him a slight hug.
"Hermione, it's okay. I know you never meant it. I guess talking to you is much easier than speaking to Ron. You understand feelings, Ron isn't as good as you with these things, I don't know whether he could take it seriously." Stated Harry with a shrug. "Hermione about my prophecy, I just don't know how this is going to work, how can I be powerful enough to defeat Voldemort. I am sure I have the will power but I just don't know."
"None of us know for sure how things will turn out, ever! Unless we are the amazing Trelawny!" Joked Hermione. "I know you've got it in you, and hopefully this little one here will be of help to you, and than maybe when it's all over we can have the normal care free lives we all would like."
"Yeah I know… hang on what little one? Hermione…your…that's excellent!" Said Harry happily. "My God Hermione that means in nine months we'll have a fighting chance!"
"My baby isn't going to do anything from the first day, and it's not nine months it's three months. It's a long story, but Severus told me about it today. Long story short, babies use their parents magical abilities to develop." Said Hermione happily.
"Hermione this is brilliant news!" Said Harry. "But aren't you worried?"
"Of course I'm worried but whatever is in the best interests of the greater good is what is important!" Admitted Hermione.
"Hermione can we just sit here and talk, that's what I miss most but I think we should call Ron, like old times." Said Harry, at this Rosy appeared.
"Lady Snape would like to call someone?" Asked Rosy.
"Yes I would like to call Ronald Weasley. Thank you Rosy." Said Hermione, with a click Rosy had disappeared reappearing with a confused Ron.
"Right, well it is back to school now!" Said Dumbledore cheerfully. "You know what you have to say!"
"Bye dears, Now Ron remember to wash behind your ears, God knows what kind of dirt can build up if your too lax. Ginny dear I've packed a few of the ahem… essentials. Harry dear, I'll send you a few cakes. Hermione dear I have to congratulate you once again and don't hesitate to write, I want you to visit often, Dumbledore will transport you, in your expecting week, and as for now just remember to use a concealing spell." Said Mrs Weasley giving the mentioned a hug each.
"Well if that is all, here is the portkey, everyone hold on!" Said Dumbledore pointing to the familiar kettle from the fifth year.
The group appeared in Dumbledore's office. For a moment each stood there unsure of what to do.
"Now listen, not a word of this marriage is to be told to anyone!" Warned McGonagal. "Times have changed and with the increasing amount of muggle born students I doubt the whole school will be as happy as we would like."
"I suggest you all catch up on whatever work you may have." Said Severus silkily. "Hermione you are to stay in the heads room pending further notice, after all was it not you who petitioned for the separate room for the sake of your work?" Added Severus in a rather amused tone.
"It was I, Sir. However I do not see any reason for the head boy and girl to have to share a common room with all the other students when the other students are not so serious about work. I also included the fact that it should be available for all sixth and seventh year prefects to use, Professor Dumbledore was the one that decided upon the sleeping arrangements."
A/N: New years treat would be a review.