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Chapter Twenty

Wedding Plans and NEWT Results

RPOV

Heading home I couldn't help but feel sorry for Severus, it was his wife who suggested he go out for the evening after all. Despite that I think I learned a bit more about the reclusive potions master, I do believe there is much more to Severus Snape then most people will ever realize. The next week went by quickly and during that time Hermione and I stayed busy setting up the house and working on wedding plans. We had decided to have the ceremony in her parents back garden, it would be a small ceremony with just a few friends in attendance. I wonder if I should invite Severus, though I doubt he would come if I did. I'll ask Hermione and see what she thinks. Our parents are going to be there, of course, as well as Harry, Ginny, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Minerva, and Albus, but that's about it.

It had been two weeks since graduation and the last few days Hermione had been quite on edge. She was expecting her NEWT results any day now, she still couldn't shut up about possibly having muddled up her Arithmancy exam. After several failed debates on the subject I decided it was best to simply let her fret. I knew when her marks arrived and she received all O's and E's, she would apologize for her harshness concerning the subject and that would be that.

It just so happened that I was the first to wake up that morning, a rarity in its self. Heading to the kitchen, I gave a wide yawn and made my way to the coffee maker. Just as I poured myself a very strong cup of black coffee I heard a tap on my kitchen window. I quickly opened the window and let the owl in.

"Hello there." I pet the owl gently on the head before untying the letter attached to his leg. "Well, well, Hermione will be happy." The owl quickly left and I placed the letter on the kitchen table.

HPOV

When I woke this morning I was surprised to see Remus had already gotten up. "Well, that's a first." I put on my robe and slippers and made my way to the kitchen.

"Morning." I said with a yawn heading over to the coffee pot. Thankfully Remus had already started a pot.

"Morning love". He smiled up at me. "Sleep well?"

"I did." I said sitting down in the chair besides me then taking a sip of coffee.

"No dreams of the Minister of Magic telling you your failed so miserably on your exams that you will now be known as the stupidest witch of your age?" He asked mocking the dream I revealed to him two days previous.

In reply I rolled my eyes. "Nooo. Oh, I forgot to tell you yesterday, but when I was out looking at dresses yesterday I found the perfect place for your bookshop." I found this wonderful little shop just a few store fronts down from the dress maker I visited.

"Oh."

"It's perfect Remus. The rent is reasonable, and it's in the center of a very busy shopping district."

"A muggle shopping center?"

I nodded as I took another sip of my coffee. "I thought we would have a separate section for wizarding books, and ward it so muggles can't see, and then we can advertise in the prophet and muggle papers."

"I suppose that would work, but I would like to have a look at it before I commit to anything."

"Of course."

"Oh, something came in the post this morning you might be interested in." He said casually. I thought perhaps he had found a good coupon I'm a bit of a coupon clipper.

He pulled an envelope from his lap and handed it to me. As soon as I saw the Ministry seal on the back my eyes widened and I let out a small squeak. He then proceeded to laugh at me reaction. I quickly went to opening it.

"Oh My God." For a moment I thought I was dreaming because what was written on that parchment had to be impossible. Wasn't it? I had never heard of anyone receiving these types of marks before-apart from perhaps Dumbledore. Out of curiosity I had once looked up his OWL and NEWT grades.

"Hermione, what is it." I looked up at my fiancé who genuinely looked concerned. Perhaps he thought I truly did fail my Arithmancy exam.

"Remus I…

I could find the words so I simply handed him the parchment.

RPOV

I couldn't read her at all. I could tell she was shocked by what the letter read, but good or bad I wasn't even sure. She handed me the parchment and I began to read her marks. Quickly my shock was as apparent as hers. I had to read it twice just to force my brain to recognize what my eyes were seeing.

Miss Hermione Granger,

Congratulation on completing your preliminary wizarding education, here are the results of your NEWT exams.

PASSFAIL

O- Outstanding

P- Poor

E- Exceeds Expectations

D- Dreadful

A- Acceptable

T- Troll

Defence Against the Dark Arts: O (outstanding)

Charms: O (outstanding)

Transfiguration: O (outstanding) [Perfect Score]

Potions: O (outstanding)

Herbology: O (outstanding)

History of Magic: O (outstanding) [perfect score] NOTE: Examiner suggests students consider Masteries in Wizarding Histories.

Astronomy: O (outstanding) [perfect score]

Ancient Ruins: O (outstanding) [perfect score-given extra points on practical] {highest grade ever received} NOTE: Examiner suggests student considers Masteries in Ancient Ruins.

Arithmancy: O (outstanding) [perfect score] NOTE: Examiner strongly urges students to consider Masteries in Arithmancy, and stated she would happily give her a recommendation for any employment she may apply for in the future.

Your exam results have been forwards to the following agencies per your request: Ministry of Magic-Auror department, Magical Law Department, Department of Mysteries and St. Mungo's.

"Holy Shit Hermione." No, it wasn't tactful, but at the moment I really couldn't think of much more to stay. "You're a bloody genius."

She grinned as a blush crept to her cheeks. "And to think I was worried about my Arithmancy grade." She said then snorting a laugh.

Putting down the parchment I stood from my seat, pulling my fiancé from her own chair, and gave her a passionate kiss. "I believe you deserve to be rewarded". I then kissed her again.

"I think I like that idea."

Quickly my tongue found its way into her mouth eager to explore every inch of it. My hands rested on her hips, hers were rummaging through my hair. I was about to suggest we go to the room, but I suddenly had a better idea.

"Hermione." I pulled from her mouth briefly to ask her a question."

"Yes."

"You remember that time we almost did it in your parents kitchen." A grin quickly formed on her beautiful lips.

"Yes, and if you recall when we discussed it afterwards you said that if we were in your own kitchen you would have happily taken me."

"Indeed I did, and as such I think we should make up for the missed experience."

"I agree."

I quickly lifted my fiancé onto the kitchen table. "I hope the table doesn't break." I joked as I pulled off my T-Shirt and Pajama pants.

"Even if it did, I don't think it would stop you." She laughed kicking off her slippers.

"It most assuredly would not." Giving her another fervent kiss I pulled off her robe and night dress. I gave her another hard kiss as I pulled off her panties tossing them over my shoulder. "I love you Mione." I said as I climbed atop her perfect body.

"I love you too Remus. Now reward me for my genius."

And reward her I did. Twice!

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