I'll Take You On
Kimberly was livid. How could she had been so stupid to think that her marriage was that easy to get out of. She knew that to dissolve a marriage in the wizarding world was almost unheard of, but had been done in the past. She scowled as she made her way out of the bathroom, hoping Severus wouldn't be anywhere in site. She did not want to have to deal with him just yet. Picking up a picture of them that had been sitting on a shelf, she hurled it across the room and watched the glass break into pieces.
"Damn him," she said aloud to herself. "He knew this whole entire time and never said a god damned word! I hate that stupid man!" she screamed throwing yet another picture against the wall. Kimberly was breathing hard and shaking at the same time. How could she hate the man, but at the same time be somewhat happy that they were still technically married. She picked up the book from her nightstand she had been reading the day before and hefted it at the wall. Well, not that happy.
Kimberly figured she would cool off in a few hours tops maybe. She had definitely gotten her temper from her father. Smirking to herself she pulled on a pair of muggle jeans and yellow t-shirt. Sighing, she picked up her wand and with a flick of her wrist the pictures were put back together, and the book was back on her nightstand.
I could really use a drink right about now, she thought to herself moodily. Maybe she would go visit some of her friends from America this weekend. She could be back by Monday. And it was early enough in the morning still. Feeling calm and some what happy, Kimberly opened the door leading to her sitting room. Maybe this day wont be so bad after all.
Heading to the fireplace, she contacted the kitchens and before she could say thank you, a tray with tea had appeared on the table next to her. Pouring herself a cup, Kimberly started to hum and made her way to her couch.
"I see we are in a better mood." came a silky voice from behind her. Kimberly turned to face the doorway leading out of her private rooms.
"What in the hell are you still doing here Severus." she said glaring furiously at him.
"I was waiting for your tantrum to settle down Kimberly, so that we could talk." He said sneering at her.
"What's there to talk about, you ruined my day, and possibly my life!" she said trying to keep her voice low and even. "And I was NOT throwing a tantrum Severus. I was pissed and letting off some steam!"
"I told you earlier that we had to talk," he drawled, crossing his arms over his chest. "And we have a lot to discuss. Obviously about our... not so extinct... marriage." Severus moved from the doorway, his robes swirling around him as he walked towards her.
"Fine, to make it easier for you Sevie," she said with venom in her voice. "I'll send for the papers first thing Monday. Then we both sign them, and it will be over with... then there will be nothing, and I mean nothing, to discuss."
Severus sat on the end of the couch, resting his cheek in his hand. "And what pray-tell are you going to do, when I don't sign these papers?" he asked smirking at her.
"And why wouldn't you sign them Severus? It's not like we are happily married anyway you know." she said dropping herself onto the other end of the couch with a scowl. Kimberly stared at her teacup, not drinking its contents. Curling her legs up under her, continued to stare absentmindedly at her drink, but yet not seeing it. Severus stared at his wife. He could see she was lost in thought. Every time he was with her, all he wanted to do was scream out to the world that he loved this woman, and that he couldn't live without her. She made him want to leave the rest of the world behind and hold her in his arms. To just forget about everything else; The dark lord, his position to Dumbledore, his spying for both sides. He would have given up everything for her. But yet, he never did. He could never show this side of him to anyone, anyone but her. Severus reached over and gently touched her hand. She jumped at his touch, and looked up at him. He had moved closer to her, just mere inches from her legs. Severus took the teacup from her hands and set it on the coffee table that sat in front of them.
Kimberly dropped her hands to her lap and stared at him, her mouth slightly opened, her eyes soft and sad. He leaned forward and gently caressed her cheek with his hand. Closing her eyes, she turned her head to the side and pulled away from his touch.
"Don't Severus..." she started.
"Kimmie," he said, wiping away a lone tear with his thumb that had fallen from her eye. Were you not the one last night that said you loved me, and always would?" he asked softly.
"Severus, that doesn't mean a marriage between us can last. The only reason it technically has for 18 years is because for ten of them, we never saw each other. You were here in England, and I was in America. Of course the perfect marriage, we never had to see each other." she scoffed looking off towards the fireplace.
"What went wrong?" he asked, placing his index finger on her chin, gently making her face him.
"You're asking me? Mr. I'm to good to be with my wife and child, and must run off to serve everyone else? Yeah you're asking the right person there Snape." she said with bitterness. Kimberly heard his sharp intake of breath. "Oh yes, your child, a touchy subject I still see. As it should be Severus. You're the one that let him kill her. He took her from us Severus, and yet you still ran to him every single fucking time." she said through gritted teeth. "You expect me to just forget about her? DO you? Well I can tell you I wont ever forget about her, and I wont ever let you forget what you did Severus. Now get out the hell out of my rooms, and out of my site." she said pushing him away from her, tears leaking out of her eyes.
Severus stood up and strode over to the door, turning to take one last look at Kimberly. She was crying heavily now, and all he wanted to do was take her in his arms, but he knew she wouldn't allow him that close right now. Masking what he felt, he turned and swept out of the room.
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Hermione Granger sat at the Gryffindor table with Harry and Ron. The two boys were lost in thought of how to spend their day. Hermione sighed and looked at the head table, she saw that both Professors Snape and Ara were missing. Turning she poked Ron in the side to get his attention.
"Ow, bloody hell Mione' what was that for?" he asked rubbing his side.
"Look," she hissed nodding her head towards the teachers table.
"What?" asked Harry.
"Professor Ara, and Snape aren't there." she said quietly.
"Yeah so, maybe he charmed her into thinking he was someone cute, and is snogging him somewhere." Ron said, shoving some bacon into his mouth. "Although it would have to take a strong charm I'm sure." Harry grinned at his friend.
"Yeah, I'm sure its nothing, or they aren't even together, and she is just oversleeping." Harry suggested. "Ron, don't forget we have Quidditch practice after lunch." Hermione sighed and stood up.
"Well I'm going to the library if any of you care." she said storming out of the Great Hall.
"Maybe I am just over analyzing things," she thought out loud. Hermione ascended the stairs and was rounding the corner when someone from the other direction flew into her, knocking her off her feet. Hermione tried to get up but found she couldn't. The person that had ran into her was sprawled on top of her. She looked up to see the person in question was none other than her ex-potions teacher, Professor Snape.
"I'm sorry Professor," she stammered trying to squirm away from him, when a shadow fell over them. Hermione looked up to see Professor Ara standing over them, arms crossed and an eyebrow raised.
"Professor Snape," she said coolly, "Can't get someone your own age? And Miss Granger, having an illicit romance with a teacher. Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. I am shocked. If you are going to have a secret relationship, you might want to not be so... public about it." she said walking away. Ara paused and said, "Oh and Miss Granger, my office,10 am sharp." then she was gone.
Professor Snape stood up and growled. "20 points from Gryffindor for not watching where you were going, Granger." He snarled. "And not a word of what she said to any one Miss Granger... do I make myself clear?
"Yes sir." she stammered.
"Then get out of my way you silly little girl." he sneered. Snape pinched the bridge of his nose and hurried down the dungeons where his rooms were still kept. Damn Ara he thought to himself. How could she say something like that... especially in front of a student. Involving a student that didn't need to be brought in the middle of their marital problems. He was going to have to talk to her and get this mess straightened out.
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A/n Eh, i was bored. So i thought i would write the next chapter... once again I used Spell check AND grammar check, so if i missed anything sorry.. I'm still looking for a BETA.