A/N: This drabble is about a night out on the town with Severus, Hermione, and some other friends! Fun, drunken times ahead. This one is pretty long, but I had so much fun writing it!

Disclaimer: I don't own HP or "I Got You, Babe." Those are J.K.'s and Sonny and Cher's.

I got you, I won't let go

I got you to love me so.

"Good Lord, Hermione, do you have any idea when I last went out to a bar?" Severus asked, standing in his boxers in the closet, looking for something to wear. Hermione laughed, putting in her silver dangly earrings.

"When, Sev?" she asked, smoothing her miniskirt in the mirror that was in the closet directly in front of Severus. He turned to face her.

"When I was twenty-two! It's been eighteen years! I don't even know how to act at a bar anymore!" he said in an exasperated tone.

"Well, isn't it lucky you have a young thing like me to help you out?" she asked playfully, putting her hand on his bare chest and kissing his neck. He felt himself stiffen.

"Keep that up, Hermione, and we'll be staying in tonight," he said silkily, putting his hand on her arm. She grinned and turned to his clothes in the closet. She took out a pair of black slacks and a black button up shirt.

"Here," she said, thrusting the clothes at him, "This way you're still in your black bat clothes, but not in your robes," she said teasingly. He rolled his eyes and put the clothes on, buttoning the shirt up to the second to last button. She shook her head and stepped in front of him. She unbuttoned the two buttons below it, exposing his chest just slightly. "There we go," she said, satisfied. He smiled down at her. She was standing in just her black strapless bra and denim mini skirt.

"I hope you're not planning on going like that; I'd lose you to a younger man," he said. She laughed.

"You'd never lose me, Sev. But nevertheless, I think I'll wear," she ran her hand along her black shirts, "this one," she pulled a simple, low-cut black halter top adorned with sparkly sequins along the chest off of a hanger. He smiled. He liked it when she wore black. She pulled it over her head. She was ready to go. "Come on, Severus, they're waiting on us," she said, grabbing her purse and pulling him out the door.

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Outside the castle, they met Lupin, Tonks, Hagrid, Albus, and Minerva. Severus was surprised to see Dumbledore, but he guessed the old headmaster needed a night out every now and then too. They exchanged greetings and then made their way to Hogsmeade. All three of the couples were holding hands; Hagrid was the only single one, since Madame Maxine was off in France.

"Harry, Ginny, and Ron are going to meet us there," Hermione called over her shoulder to the rest of the group. She felt Severus's hand tighten on hers; he still wasn't quite comfortable socializing with them, Ron in particular, since he was convinced he still loved Hermione. She looked at him reassuringly and whispered, "It'll be alright, babe."

They finally reached the bar and as soon as the seven of them came in the door, the crowd turned and yelled their greetings. They found Harry, Ron, and Ginny in the crowd, and the ten of them sat around a large round table near the dance floor.

All of the men asked their ladies what they wanted to drink, and Hagrid asked Ron, much to the entertainment of the rest of the group. As the men made their way to the bar, Ginny leaned over to Hermione and whispered, "Severus looks great, how'd you get him out of the robes?" Hermione giggled.

"It wasn't that hard; Severus does enjoy looking sexy, whether he admits it or not," she said, elbowing Ginny. Ginny looked at her best girl friend and smiled.

"You really are happy, aren't you, 'Mione?" she asked, squeezing her friend's hand. Hermione nodded.

"Happier than I have been in my entire life," she said.

"I'm glad. You really deserve it," Ginny said, hugging her swiftly.

About this time, the men were returning with the drinks. Albus was holding a beer for himself, and a Cosmopolitan for Minerva. Hagrid had a giant beer and a regular beer for Ron, Lupin had brought a tequila sunrise for himself and a strawberry daiquiri for Tonks. Harry brought a Jagerbomb for himself (he was known to start strong), and a simple soda for Ginny. Everyone looked at her confusedly. Ginny always had a mint mojito when they went out. She smiled sheepishly.

"Well, I guess this is as good a time as any to tell you all, I'm pregnant!" she squealed. All the girls squealed with her, and all the guys clapped Harry on the shoulder appreciatively, even Severus.

"Congratulations, you guys!" Hermione said, holding her margarita up in a toast. Severus held up his beer and the rest of the group did the same.

After Ginny and Harry's good news, everyone felt like cutting loose and having a great time. Everyone ended up on the dance floor, even Ron, who had seen Lavender Brown across the room.

Waitresses were coming around with shot glasses full of Firewhiskey. As Hermione danced on Severus, they looked at each other and shrugged. They took a shot together, and then another. By the time they were done, they had each had seven shots of Firewhiskey and were feeling quite good. They were easily the drunkest of the couples in the group.

The DJ's voice shot over the crowd. "Welcome to Karaoke Night at the Three Broomsticks!" Hermione started to giggle uncontrollably.

"What's up, Hermione?" Severus yelled over the crowd, his voice slightly slurred.

"Severus- I've always wanted to sing karaoke!" she yelled, pressing her lips to his ear. "Sing with me?" she asked, the Firewhiskey radiating off her breath.

If Severus hadn't been so intoxicated, he probably wouldn't have agreed.

But that wasn't the case. He nodded in agreement and drug Hermione up to the DJ's table.

Albus, who was doing some odd rendition of the disco with Minerva, saw the two of them approaching the DJ. He began to laugh heartily. He wasn't even close to being drunk; he and Minerva had only had one drink apiece. The Headmaster and Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts couldn't be seen drunk in public. He would remember every second of what was about to happen tomorrow.

Hermione whispered something in the DJ's ear and the DJ laughed. Then, she and Severus climbed onto the stage and each grabbed a microphone. The music started. Even Albus knew the song. He shook his head and said to Minerva, "Sonny and Cher, that seventies Muggle couple… 'I Got You, Babe!'" he said, elbowing Minerva. Everyone had stopped dancing and turned to watch the couple on the stage.

"Alright, first up we have Miss Hermione Granger and Professor Severus Snape singing 'I Got You, Babe' by Sonny and Cher!" Everyone clapped and Hermione began to sing.

While Hermione was not a good singer, the Firewhiskey seemed to have improved her ability a little. At least she didn't sound like a dying cat.

"They say we're young, and we don't know, we won't find out until we grow," Hermione sang loudly, linking her right arm with Severus's left. Severus stared at the screen and belted in his deep baritone, "Well, I don't know if all that's true, 'cause you got me and baby, I've got you," his good singing voice surprised everyone. Hermione even stared at him in surprise. He had turned to face her on the last word of his verse, and she turned to face him. They both sang "BABE, I got you babe!" As the song went on, the alcohol in their system seemed to amplify their voices and their actions. They were dancing and swaying to the music dramatically. When they got to the end, Harry and Ron were doubled over with laughter, Lupin had had to sit down to control his guffaws, and Tonks and Ginny were falling all over each other with the giggles. Hagrid, Albus, and Minerva just watched Hermione and Severus appreciatively, wondering how on earth Hermione had done it. How had she made Severus so sociable? They didn't know, but they were sure glad she did.

At the last "Babe," Hermione and Severus held hands and bowed deeply. Hermione was blowing kisses and Severus picked her up and carried her off the stage. Everyone was laughing, and the dance music started to play again. Everyone else in the bar went back to their business, but their group crowded around them, still in disbelief and Lupin still in a fit of laughter.

To everyone's surprise, Harry and Ron stepped up to Severus and each shook his hand.

"Severus, this sealed the deal. We approve of you and Hermione now more than ever. Anyone who would sing karaoke with her must love her more than life itself!" Harry said, shoving Hermione gently. She laughed and slapped him on the shoulder. Ron nodded agreement.

"That girl cannot sing to save her life! I'd rather hear a Mandrake scream!" he said playfully. Hermione shook her head and rolled her eyes.

"Thank you, Ronald," she said, holding Severus's hand and looking at both of them, her eyes shining. She loved them for giving them their approval.

Before anyone knew what was happening, Lupin and Tonks were scrambling onto the stage, ready to sing their duet. Before they turned to watch, Hermione leaned up and kissed Severus on the mouth gently.

"Thank you," she said quietly, meaning more than for just singing karaoke with her. He knew what she meant.

"You're welcome, sweetheart," he said, wrapping her in his arms.

I got you to hold my hand

I got you to understand

tbc

Heh, a little bit of alcohol and karaoke can go a long way! Please review! I am so on a roll today; this is my third glimpse and I'm still planning on writing more! Love, love!

-r