Bad has Gone Worse!
Hermione woke up the next morning feeling warm. Looking around she saw Severus sleeping peacefully beside her. She now noticed they were cuddling, now any girl would find that extremely gross, but he was warm. Removing his hands from her waist she sat up, yesterday's events were still on her mind.
Standing up she went to the washroom, it was early morning and yet she wasn't sleepy anymore. Hermione changed and went back to the bedroom, Snape was still sound asleep. She left him a note saying she was going to meet some of her friends for an early breakfast. Leaving quietly Hermione took a long breath. Why do only muggle borns have to marry at this age?'she cursed under her breath. Stupid Fudge!
Walking swiftly through the empty corridors Hermione finally got to the Gryfindor common room. Ok, take a breath, don't cry it's not like you miss all of this that much…right? truth was she missed her old life massively.
Going up the stairs she went to her old room, Hermione entered without knocking. Looking around she saw they were up already. Lavander probably shook them off their beds. She smiled warmly at all of them.
"Good morning ladies." They gave her a warm and yet sleepy smile. Walking over to Pavarti's bed Hermione buried her head in the fuzzy pillows.
"Hey." Lavander went over to her side.
"Someone woke up early this morning." Now that was Ginny who had settled herself in the front of the mirror and was now brushing her hair.
Hermione looked at her. "We kind of had a fight yesterday."
All of the girls stopped dead and looked at her. "What! Spill, now!"
Hermione looked tiredly at them. "There's not much to tell, I just freaked out after he kissed me…"
Lavander looked shocked. "You kissed him! Oh, my God! How was he?" she looked excitedly at Hermione.
"Oh, you know…good I guess."
"I thought he'd be better than good." Pavarti piped up.
He was great actually. "He was real good." She blushed furiously as the memory entered her mind.
They giggled together, Hermione buried her head down the pillows again.
"But, what was the fight about?"
Hermione took a long desperate breath. "I'm just not sure about this whole marriage thing, I mean why only muggle borns!"
They looked at her questioningly. "Not that I'd want any of you to go through this…it's just," she sighed. "I don't even know anymore."
"We get it, I think."
"Never mind, I'm just talking nonsense."
"I know what you mean though, lots of girls are not coming to school anymore. Apparently their new husbands think their place is only in the kitchen and in the bedroom."
Hermione stiffened, that was exactly the reason why she had married Severus. To escape being a slave to Death Eaters. She shivered at the thought.
Ginny's stomach grumbled, she covered it quickly. "Do you guys want to get some breakfast?"
"Sure." Pavarti stood up, so did Ginny and Lavander. Hermione stood still.
"C'mon 'Mione."
"Humph, just imagine when they find out…" she groaned desperately.
"Who cares? Besides, there were a few girls who had a crush on him."
Hermione looked at her bizarrely, "How is that suppose to help?"
"Well, I'm just saying he's not so loathed anymore. Not by a few girls anyways."
Pavarti said lowly, "I heard a girl tried seducing him once! They said he scared her to death, that is after humiliating her in front of everyone!"
"You guys don't think he's…hot, do you?" Hermione asked interestedly, 'The world is going insane!'
"Yeah! I mean…" Ginny blushed tremendously.
Pavarti thought for a moment quietly, "He is pretty hot."
"Who would have thought."
Hermione stood up reluctantly, following them out she took notice their worried looks. Lets just hope it wont be as bad as I think it will. She groaned and followed closely behind.
As they entered the Great Hall Hermione noticed how many people stopped eating and looked at her. Yep that's right, I married the snake. The horrified looks came from all directions. Funny thing was the looks were coming not only from the students, but also from the teacher's table. Hermione gulped as she met the cold gaze from Severus. I guess it will be just like before. Expect the fact that I'm married, huh give yourself a brake, just imagine when Ben finds out! she froze at the thought, never had she thought about him. Fear spread through her.
They walked to their usual spot. Hermione sat beside Ron who smiled shyly at her. All the guys on the table seemed uncomfortable with her sudden presence. Hermione faked she was eating in silence, head low, spirits low.
Ron leaned close to her and whispered in her ear, "You could have told me he had petitioned, you could have married…me." She felt uneasy, his hot breath made all the little hair on her neck stand up.
"Ron you know since the Malfoys are well known Death Eaters they'd have killed you in the very same night I said yes."
He sighed, "Don't tell me you like it better being with him."
She closed her eyes. Yes, I do just because you are so…not my type. "Ron, I never expected to marry him, but I had to. You know that. And I'd never put your life in risk just because of me."
"I would."
That's when the conversation ended, Hermione sat up straighter not to hear any of his bullshit. In the end it doesn't even matter. They kept eating in silence. The air was tense.
Hermione saw in the corner of her eyes as Pansy came walking towards them. She glared at the girl who gave her a disgusted look.
"Well well, I always knew you had something with him. That's the only way you'd have passed with such high marks, isn't it? Being a whore. Too bad, Draco would have had fun beating you, that is after every little friend of his father had a taste of you."
"Fuck off Pansy, the only whore here is you."
"That's not what I've heard."
"Happy today aren't we Pansy, must be because you now have a chance to get him and his money huh. But if I were you I'd not have such high expectations, I mean look at you. You know when I dress up like a bitch, the way you do everyday, I try not to look so constipated."
The Gryfindors laughed at her embarrassment. She looked ready to kill, turning around Pansy left. Hermione rolled her eyes. It's just so nice to get little visits form the Slitherins!
"That was perfect Mya!" Harry laughed heartedly. Luckily he wasn't cross at her for marrying Snape anymore.
"We better get going to class, last thing I want is a detention." Pavarti suggested already standing up. They all left for Divination, followed by Care of Magical Creatures and Muggle studies.
They now made their way to lunch. Hermione, Lavander, Ginny and Pavarti sat in the far end of the table, not wanting anyone around. The all knew some deep gossip was about to come from Lavander who gave them such meaningful looks during their last class.
Hermione looked at all three girls, they looked back at her. Pavarti finally spoke up, "Are you going to say anything or are we suppose to guess?" She rolled her eyes impatiently.
"Ok, but…I don't know how to start… I mean... uh…"
"Come on Lav'! We've been best buds for years! Tell us whatever is in your mind!" Ginny whined.
"All right, take a chill pill!"
She took a very deep breath, "Umm…I, me…and Neville…kind of…"
"Yeeessss?"
"Had sex in the library that night I said I was going to get some tea for my headache from Poppy." She whispered the last few words. Hermione looked shocked. After a few minutes the three girls started to laugh.
"What? Itisn't funny!"
"We know, we know Lav. It's just…you guys are such a weird couple. I mean, Neville?" Hermione looked at Ginny amusingly.
"Yep. I mean, it isn't like that funny…but I mean…" she leaned closer, "Wasn't he still like…a virgin?" she giggled softly. Lavander looked sharply at them both.
"As a matter of fact no! He was very… good." She was serious.
"Really, like how good?" Ginny sounded exited.
"None of your business Gin Gin." She winked at Hermione who laughed at Ginny's interest. It was perhaps strange for other girls to tell their best friends about their sexual experiences, but Ginny, Hermione, Pavarti and Lavander had promised each other details as long as it wasn't just…wrong. Some things are better left to the strange imaginations of porn writers.
"Ok, we won't ask you any embarrassing shit. But just one little appropriate questio, the library? Isn't it…cold and uncomfortable?" Pavarti asked sarcastically.
"Maybe, but I didn't really pay attention to that." She giggled as thoughts that came up to her mind.
"I have no idea how you could fuck someone in such place!"
"Who are you to say that Ginny! Look at you, the one who had your first in the closet!"
"It was a walk in closet for your information!"
"Whatever. Still, who the hell does that." Lavander laughed at her comment.
"Ok ok. We all know how fun it is to gossip about sex, but unfortunately we still have one class left and I really don't want to be late for Potions." Hermione said as she stood up. They did the same and followed her out along with other students.
Now they made their way to Potions, Hermione was glad that it was her last class of the day, but still feared being in the same class as him.
Hermione walked slowly behind her friends, suddenly one of her books fell from her arms, kneeling down to pick it up she waived them to go on. (Any motives not to be near him were good enough for her.) as she stood up she noticed she wasn't alone, swirling around she was now face to face with Draco.
"What a surprise." She said in disgust. He stood in front of her blocking her way.
"Heard you chose Snape rather than me."
"Obvious choice isn't it." She tried pushing him off her path but he stood his ground. He gripped her arms painfully.
"Oh, but I'm sure you did think about marrying me. I know you like me."
"In your dreams." She tried pushing him off, didn't work. Why does every guy in the planet seem to be stronger than me?
"So, I saw Weasel still sad you didn't want him as your beloved husband." He pushed her against the nearest wall pinning her helplessly.
"Saw Pansy is in very high spirits today. She still thinks she'll get you and your money huh?"
"Don't be jealous, I have eyes only for you." He leaned close to her, like always there was no one around. Fuck! and suddenly the unthinkable happened he simply stepped back giving her space to leave. Hermione didn't waste any time she was already late and there were probably only the back chairs in the classroom left.
She walked swiftly to the class, Draco keeping in distance behind her. She entered silently and closed the door behind her. A few seconds later Draco came in. She looked around, no seats. Snape turned from his work to see the late students. As his eyes met hers he kept his best icy gaze.
"I see you two finally decided to join us. Why are you both late? And think about your answers carefully if you don't want detentions." He said blankly. The students in the class turned to both of them.
"I umm…had to go back and get my books sir." Hermione gave him her most innocent look. A detention with my husband, how…lovely.
"Not good enough! Detention tonight 7:00!"
She let out a furious breath. Great! Just great! he noticed and gave her a mad look.
"Would you want to make it for tomorrow as well Mrs. Snape?"
She felt uneasy as he mentioned Mrs. Snape instead of Granger. Not that it bothered her that he had just reminded her she was his but because of the looks from the other students watching the whole thing.
"No, sir." She said as sweetly as possible. But it came out fumingly. He frowned at her. Now turning to Draco he continued.
"And you might want to explain why you are late Mr. Malfoy."
"I was held back by another teacher. He wanted to check something on my essay."
Hermione rolled her eyes in exasperation. No way he's gonna believe him!
Much to her surprise Snape only nodded and made his way back to where he's work lay waiting for his return. Fuck no! she couldn't believe it, how was he going to believe that bullshit? Draco smirked at her and sat down on the only empty desk. She looked around for another seat, Snape looked at her again.
"Sit down!"
She looked desperately around, no damn seats available. Hermione looked at her friends with a 'WHY THE HELL DID YOU NOT SAVE ME A SEAT?'look but only got apologetically looks back. Sighing she sat next to Draco. His sent strong and dark. She felt sick just by being this close to him.
The class went by slowly. Draco sat so frighteningly close to her, and a detention! Just what she wanted. Unexpectedly Draco's hand touched her knee, she stiffened. What the heck? She tried pushing his hands off but his grip only became tighter. She fought not to cry in pain. After a minute of blinding pain he begun to caress her leg, she felt horribly vulnerable. Draco closed his eyes and made his way up her leg. She tried holding back his hand, didn't work. Oh fantastic! Now a perverted one is touching me in front of Snape! regrettably they were so far back Snape would never be able to notice Draco's hand.
His hand was now on her thighs. Hermione prayed to Merlin the bell would ring, she had hadn't even noticed they actually had work to do. Draco leaned close to her.
"You can have more, meet me after class." He whispered making her shiver all over. Gross! Well ok he's hot... but no way!
"Keep dreaming!" she whispered back intensely.
Finally the bell rang, standing up Hermione didn't wait for her friends instead she ran out of the classroom. Passing by a crowd of people Hermione found her way to her chamber. Breathlessly she whispered the password, the door swung open. She ran inside. This is way too much! she went over to the bathroom and turned on the shower with the hottest water she could manage a shower with. Taking her clothes off she slipped in. Washing herself over and over again she hoped the place he had touched her would be clean. Hermione still felt dirty. His intoxicating scent still on her.