Well, howdy. Sorry for the delay in the update. School is REALLY hectic. So, well, yeah... Just a warning: Phantom of the Opera overload in this chapter!
Disclaimer: I do not own Phantom of the Opera, Harry Potter, or Brad Pitt. Oh well...I'll eventually get over it.
Severus felt the uncomfortable feeling of his stomach being yanked backwards, when suddenly, his date fell into his arms. He caught her, smelling her J.Lo perfume. Bloody hell, she smells good.
"Sorry, Severus. I'm still not used to Portkeys," Hermione said as she pulled herself out of his arms. He wished she wouldn't have. She felt perfect in his arms.
They slowly turned around to face whatever monstrosity Dumbledore had given them to endure. But, they were shocked. Instead of some crappy wizard bar they were standing in front of the Opera Populaire.
Snape looked at Hermione who was grinning like a Chesire cat. She grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the entrance. "Oh my gosh! I've wanted to go here ever since I read The Phantom of the Opera! I wonder what tickets Dumbledore got for us?"
They went to the ticket booth and found that Dumbledore had reserved them box seats for Phantom of the Opera. Hermione was so excited she hugged Snape, forcing a laugh out of him.
He twirled her around so she was facing him, and stuck his face right next to hers. "Hermione, I thought homework was the only thing that got you excited."
She shivered, feeling his warm breath on her neck. "Professor, how dare you say such a thing?" At his knowing glance she admitted sheepishly that she did, in fact, enjoy homework.
I am actually glad Dumbledore forced me to apply for her marriage contract. Maybe the old bugger knows what he's doing. He glanced down at Hermione. Merlin, she is beautiful...
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Hermione kept sneeking glances at Severus. He looked hot in his tux. He was so different from how he acted at Hogwarts. She liked this new, intriguing side of her Potions Professor.
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Severus and Hermione started walking up the stairs to their box seat. They were directed to the Box Number 5. "Good thing the Phantom's not real," Hermione remarked when they sat down. "He'd be mad that we're in his seat."
"But this is his play. I don't think he needs his Box tonight," Severus remarked.
"True," Hermione said. But that was the last time they had an opportunity to speak. The curtain had rised, signaling the beginning of Phantom.
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Severus found himself liking Phantom of the Opera, much to his surprise. But his enjoyment was nothing compared to Hermione's. She was totally into the play. It was like she was in a trance.
The lights flicked back on for a brief intermission. Hermione blinked and said she was going to the bathroom and left Severus to his thoughts. He was startled when he heard a man's voice. "Make a moOOoove. Make it tonight, Snape." Just as fast as it came, it was gone.
That was weird. It sounded like it was coming from the box. Maybe the Opera Ghost really does exist. Unknown to him, Dumbledore was sitting below them, using his magic to project his voice to Box Number Five.
"What's wrong?" Snape train of thought was broken. He looked up to see Hermione.
"Oh, I umm...didn't see you. Sorry."
The lights went off and they were left to their thoughts.
I am so in love with this man. I would marry him now if he asked. Well, I'm already marrying him, but it's the thought that counts.
I think I'll ask her to marry me. Wait, she already is. Never hurts to ask in person, though.
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Phantom
You have come here
In pursuit of your deepest urge
In pursuit of that wish
Which til now has been silent
Silent
I have brought you
That our passions may fuse and merge
In your mind you've already succombed to me
Dropped all defenses
Completely succombed to me
Now you are here with me
No second thoughts
You've decided
Decided
Past the point of no return
No backward glances
Our games of make-believe are at an end
Past, all thought of if or when
No use resisting
Abandon thought and let the dream descend
At this point, Severus and Hermione both looked at each other with asking eyes.
"Hermione," Snape huskily said, making Hermione's toes curl. "Will you marry me?"
"Yes!" Hermione said throwing herself at him. His lips met hers in a passionate kiss. They continued kissing for the rest of the song.
Christine
You have brought me
To that moment when words run dry
To that moment when speech disappears into silence
Silence
I have come here
Hardly knowing the reason why
In my mind I've already imagined
Our bodies entwining
Defenseless and silent
Now I am here with you
No second thoughts
I've decided
Decided
Past the point of no return
No going back now
Our passion play has now
At last, begun
Past all thought of right or wrong
One final question
How long should we to wait before we're one
Hermione pulled away from Severus. "Severus, when should we get married?"
"Anytime you want, Hermione, darlin'. Anytime." Then they went back to their little make-out session.
Below them Dumbledore was shaking his head. "Darn, I thought it would take two dates."
AN: I am so sorry for cutting this off so early, but school is very hectic and I don't want ya'll to wait around for me to update. It should be over in a few chapters. Sorry!
Toodles!
Pinkey the Brain ;)