Hello Everyone!
First of all, apologies. I didn't reply to ANY reviews. I changed internet providers from IE to Firefox. And for some reason, this website was on my blocked emails list. I didn't realise, I just thought no one had reviewed my chapter, which was pretty upsetting at the time, but now I'm over it!! So.... I am now going to reply to every review I can find. If you review my last chapter, you will be on this list!! Ready??
Here we go!!!
Christina
You want sexy time huh?!?! Well, you have to wait!! I can't just jump in there with smut like I usually do! It just wouldn't be right! But don't worry. It is coming. Let Herm and Sev get to know each other a little first. Patience is a virtue. Thank you for your lovely review though, and I hope you review again! Xx
AnyHouseMouse
I'm not sure what you mean by the ''odd spelling of magic'' do you mean, as in the word, or spells? And am I being dense by not getting it? Yeah, the characters are a little OOC, but it's a marriage law!! I tried to put a bit of reasoning behind it, without making it too dry, and boring. Thank you for your review though, I'll aim for a bit more canon if I can!
Aria Dragoncrest
Great Reviews! Thanks!
Snakegirl-Sprockett
You always make me smile. The head dresses were small gold tiaras, with tiny emeralds in them! Glad you like the ring! I don't think a family as poor as the Weasleys would have heard of the Italian shops, they would have probably just stuck to diagon alley.
Lilo
I'll do my best! Thanks for reviewing! Hope you review again!
Notwritten
Thank you. I aim to be a bit interesting. You smile too!! :-D
Nascarchick
The wait is over! Thank you!
Angeleye68
Welcome, I'm glad you found me!! I love Lucius, but Draco annoyed me as a character, I would have had to make him completely OOC to be able to write him in to this. LM/GW?? You'll have to wait and see!!
Crazzie-Bunnies24
Glad you love it, and thanks for dropping me a line. It is muchly appreciated!
Bella's-Choice
You will soon be experiencing more Hermione/Severus interaction than you can shake a hairy stick at! Enjoy it, and keep reviewing. Thanks!
Loveismagic
I'm so excited too!! Join the club!! Thanks!
Linoria
I'm so glad you cant wait for more. Because, now you don't have to!! ps. My spell checker keeps automatically changing you name to Linoleum! So I had to change the settings to be able to send you this. Hope it worked. Thank you!!
Urumi_k
I like a bit of feisty Ginny, even though she wasn't quite up to being as scary as Sev! I also like cliffies, so I'm afraid there will be many more dodgy endings to come! Thank you for your review!!
BeyondRubies
I know, I didn't know which way to swing with the ceremony, so I made it really quite brutal, as you will soon see. I don't think anyone could get past Meriadock Brockhouse. Of course he likes the ring, he chose it from his heart!
Heidi191976
Here you go!! Thanks for your review!!
x-xMasqueradeAngelx-x
Glad you liked the argument, and I love dresses!!! As you well know!! I do feel MUCH better now thanks hun, and I will see you on Monday. Be safe hun, and review again soon. Much love always! X
LilacGrace444
Sexiness is coming dear! Don't you worry. And thank you so much for all your reviews, they keep me going!! Take care! Xx
Sampdoria
The wedding night will be along soon in all of it's steamy bliss. Don't you worry!! Thanks for your review!
Slytherin-Lycan
My most sincere apologies. Thank you for reviewing though. I hope to hear more from you. Great to get another perspective. Xx
Hobbitpony
Yay! You reviewed. Please keep doing so! I'm glad you like the story. And I hope you enjoy the honeymoon!!
Larrabee
But if I did longer updates, they would come much more slowly, and I couldn't use half as many cliffies as I do!! I'm glad my errors aren't too severe. Thank you very, very much for your review.
OK, I Think that is everyone, but if I have missed anyone out, I want to give you a huge THANK YOU for sticking with me. Here's hoping my updates come through to my inbox next time!! Ho about leaving me a review to try it out huh!??! I'll give you a cheap shag! Bargain prices up against the wall!! Take care you lovely bunch!! And lurkers.... I will take you down!!! xxxx
The doors leading to the room of requirement burst open as Hermione's and Severus' guests stood. Minerva stood to Hermione's right, with Ginny behind the pair. As the three began their walk through the congregation, Molly slipped in to the guests to join her family. Hermione and Severus hadn't invited very many people to their wedding, just a select few friends, and the majority of the teaching faculty at Hogwarts. Today was Halloween, and most students had gone home for an extra few days holiday, Minerva wanted to clear the school for Hermione and Severus on their wedding day. Some students would arrive back tomorrow, when the couple had left for their honeymoon, others would stay for the half term at home. All too soon, Hermione had reached the large, marble alter, and Minerva and Ginny had slipped back into the seating, with the guests. Hermione looked up, to see Severus smiling gently at her. She was shocked to see how hansom he looked, with his well fitting suit and his hair tied back, he looked like a proper gentleman. Lucius gave a gentle bow of of head to the pair, he stood on Hermiones right side, with Severus on her left.
''Today we witness the joining of two fine magical minds.'' A booming voice called out, Hermione looked up to see the one and only, Meriadock Brockhouse, looking down at the hall, she wore a large, black official looking robe, and held a small rope in her hands. Hermione recognised the woman immediately from the pictures she had seen on the front of the daily prophet. About sixty years old, she was a large lady whose no-nonsense attitude made her the perfect candidate to head the passing of the marriage law. ''Severus Snape will soon be the new master of Hermione Jean Granger. He will care for her and nourish her mind in the way he sees fit,'' A few members of the congregation began to murmur, ''he will be her protector, or her tormentor, depending on how she adapts to married life under his rule.'' Meriadock turned quickly to Severus, ''Severus Snape, repeat after me. I, Professor Severus Snape, do give my wizards oath,''
''I, Severus Snape, do give my wizards oath...'' Severus shot a quick, apologetic look towards Hermione as he spoke.
''That I will care, nourish, and provide for Miss Hermione Granger.''
Severus cleared his throat, ''That I will care, nourish, and provide for Miss Hermione Granger.''
''To the best of my ability. I will father her offspring, in a firm, fair way.''
''To the best of my ability. I will father her offspring, in a firm, fair way.'' By now, Severus' voice had began to crack, and waver with frustration. He did not want a doll to command, he would prefer to have his old, lonely life back.
''And build a family filled with respect. I do solemnly swear to this.''
''And build a family filled with respect. I do solemnly swear to this.'' Severus took the green rope offered to him, and broke it into two pieces. He handed them back to Madame Brockhouse, who threw them into the air. They vanished. She then turned to Hermione.
''Hermione Granger, repeat after me. I Hermione Granger, do give my witches oath.''
''I, Hermione Granger, do give my witches oath.'' Hermione never took her eyes off Severus.
''That I will care for, and obey any and all of my husbands commands to the best of my ability.''
Hermione practically snarled as she repeated the woman's words.
''To the best of my ability. I will mother my offspring in the way my husband sees fit.''
''To the best of my ability. I will mother my offspring in the way my husband sees fit.'' Hermione rolled her eyes.
''And be part of a family filled with respect. I do solemnly swear.''
Hermione repeated the last words almost silently, she took a piece of gold rope, snapped it in half and handed it back to the cruel woman in front of her. Meriadock looked very satisfied with herself as she threw the rope into the air, it vanished, and a new piece of gold and green rope materialised into her outstretched hand. Hermione was beckoned forward, and the rope flew to her wrist, and joined seamlessly to itself, like a bracelet.
''The rope will vanish when you and your husband have consummated your marriage. You must do this within a week of your marriage, and after your first time, you will be expected to copulate once every forty eight hours. After all, the aim of this exercise is for you to breed highly intelligent children.'' Meriadock spoke slightly quieter then previously, but still loud enough for all the guests to hear. Hermione flushed a violent shade of red, and Severus turned deathly pale. As Hermione stepped back, the woman bellowed once more, ''You may now exchange rings.''
Severus' eyes lit up in delight as Hermione gently slipped the band onto his finger. He smiled and carefully took hold of Hermione's hand. The ring he slid onto her finger fit perfectly, as Hermione expected. It was a glass band, similar to the one she had chosen for Severus, yet more delicate, with a beautiful sphere of garnet, semi-immersed into the band. Hermione beamed and looked back to Severus' eyes, just in time to hear that infernal woman speak.
''You will now kiss your bride.'' Severus slowly leaned down, to brush his lips against his wife's, who responded delicately, with a blush and a shy smile. The pair turned round, and smiled slightly at their guests.
''We will see you all in the great hall in thirty minutes?'' Severus asked. Everybody smiled and nodded. Harry and Ron looked uneasily at one another, but nodded anyway. Hermione and Severus left the hall first, Severus leading his new wife to his quarters.
''What are we doing, why aren't we going to the hall straight away?'' Hermione began to bombard Severus with questions as soon as they reached their quarters.
''I just had to talk to you in private Hermione. I need you to know.''
''Know what?'' Hermione asked
''Know that I do not believe in any of those things that bitch said.'' Severus looked angry, ''I would never treat you like that, you do know that don't you?''
Hermione smiled softly, ''Of course I do, I know you would never hurt me, from what I know of you you are a very kind man.''
''Who just happened to be a death eater.'' Hermione tutted as Severus continued, ''I will not take charge of you Hermione, in my eyes, you are a free woman. I don't want some idiotic doll sat before me, I want a woman I can have a debate with, who wont laugh at me when I want to learn new things and prove my potions theories right and...''
Hermione cut him short by placing a long, slender finger onto his lips, ''...and,'' she continued for him, ''I want exactly the same thing!''
Severus let out a huge sigh of relief, and smiled at his wife, ''So we are all settled then?''
''Yep! I think so anyway.'' Hermione smiled, before adding as an afterthought, ''By the way? Where are we going to on our honeymoon? I haven't packed!''
''I told you not to worry. You wont need much. I am going to buy you lots of new and lovely things. Jewellery, shoes, clothes, books!''
Hermiones eyes lit up, ''Yes, but where? Will it be hot or cold?''
''Warm I should think, we are going to Crete.''
''Crete! I have always wanted to go there!''
''I love it there. I can show you what I am really like, no stress, no essays to mark, no students!''
''I'm so excited now, I want to leave right away!'' Hermione was practically bouncing around the room.
''Tough, I am putting my foot down, you have a hall full of guests waiting for you! Come on, lets attend our party.''
As Severus and Hermione walked through the doors to the great hall, the guests all crowded around them, as Minerva said they would, shooting sparks of red, silver, green and gold up into the ceiling. Some were cheering, but most were just smiling, not knowing whether to be happy or sad about the union. Ron and Harry ran to their long time companion and gave her a hug,
''Are you OK?'' Harry asked immediately, looking slightly nervous
''I'm fine guys, you've no need to worry, but... you won't be seeing me for a while''
''Why?'' Ron asked, ''I've already lost you once, why should I have to lose you again...'for a while'?''
''Because I am going on my honeymoon boys! To Crete!''
''But how?'' Ron asked ''What about school?''
''Well, it's half term next week, and after that, Professor McGonagall said she will get old Slughorn to cover Severus' lessons.''
''Thanks a bunch Hermione, leaving us for a fortnight!!'' Harry joked.
''Oh!'' Hermione realised, ''Speaking of bunch... do I throw my bouquet?''
''Yep!'' Ron responded, ''To all the women, as soon as you walk on to the stage they will all crowd round.''
''I'll do that then! Come on, you can watch, no catching boys!'' Hermione waved her finger mockingly at her best friends.
Hermiones cream bridal shower was filled with lisianthus, roses, stephanotis and lily of the valley. It smelt wonderful, and Hermione thought it a shame that she was only going to throw it away to someone, her love of flowers made her want to keep it. Fingering the trailing ivy, she walked up to the small stage where all the girls gathered around. The men went and stood around the edge, of the room, leaning against the walls. Hermione turned around, and threw. One squeal, and a whole load of giggles later, Ginny ran up with the bouquet and gave Hermione a hug.
''Well, looks like it's my go next!''
Lucius tapped his glass with a spoon and stood up, after clearing his throat, he began, ''I suppose it falls on me to give the speech.'' Many scowls were thrown at him, but he just chuckled, they didn't affect him. ''I want to give my congratulations to the bride and groom, Severus, you're a lucky man, and Hermione...'' Lucius smirked at Severus' warning glance, ''remember, it's not your fault you had to marry him, we don't doubt your taste in men at all!'' The guests all looked to Hermione for her reaction, wondering whether it was okay to smile or not, after seeing Hermione's chuckle, a few people followed her lead. ''But seriously now,'' Lucius continued, ''What the ministry has done is an awful thing, pairing two people together, and yet, in a strange way... I think they got it right. No-one can deny that these two are suited down to the ground, they can fact-find to their hearts content now! I can see them, in fifty years time, old and grey – or at least, Severus will be, sat in a dusty old library somewhere, reading about things nobody else knows, or cares about. I wish them both the best of luck in their new life together, and hope the stubborn pair don't murder each other by the end of the honeymoon.'' He raised his glass, ''Hermione and Severus!''
The guests followed Lucius' lead and made a toast to the couple at the head of the long table. Severus, as usual, looked as though he had swallowed a particularly sour lemon; whereas Hermione had a shy smile on her face.
At the end of the table, Hannah Abbott and Neville Longbottom sat, holding hands under the table, and murmuring to one another,
''Do you think she's happy?'' He asked his secret girlfriend
''I'm not sure,'' Hannah sighed, ''she looks okay, but she hasn't lived with him yet. Just the thought of it terrifies me.''
Neville nodded in agreement, ''Ron was pretty upset about it, I haven't seen him cry since during the final battle, but he cried over this.''
''Really? I thought they were just an on-off couple''
''So did I, but we got drunk, and'' Neville paused, looked around then whispered, ''he told me he was in love with her''
Hannah looked heartbroken, ''It's so gutting, the whole thing! I mean, we all sort of had our couples worked out, everyone was happy. After all this time of living in fear and dread, we could all just relax and laugh, but now, the Ministry has gone and ruined everything. Again. And on the end of it are brilliant, clever people like Hermione, ending up in loveless marriages for the rest of their lives. It's just not fair!''
Neville patted his partners hand, ''Maybe they'll get on with each other, it might not be love, but perhaps they can be a bit happy together.''
''I hope so.''
No one noticed Lucius emptying a vial of pale pink potion into his glass of wine, or him swapping glasses with the person next to him. Everyone was too busy applauding Hermione and Severus as they walked out of the room, Hermione's hand around Severus' elbow. When his victim had a sip of her generously spiked drink, a tiny smirk spread across his flawless features. He murmured to himself ''Have a lovely time Sev, I know I will.''
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