New Chapter up!!! Yeah I am back on track!!! Happy boxing day everyone! Hope this chapter is good. The next will probably be the last chapter.

BTW I dont own the characters nor the musical.

Chapter 15

Its Okay to Admit Love, Dear

Weeks latter the cast of Hogwarts' production of The Phantom of the Opera took their final bow on stage and as the cast hugged each other back stage Dumbledore cornered Severus and Hermione.

"Yes Head Master, can we help you?" Hermione asked.

A twinkle in his eyes let the couple know that they were in for it because he obviously knew something about them. "Actually Miss Granger, you and Severus can help me quite a bit in this matter of business. I have heard from two anonymous students and one professor who would wish to remain anonymous that the two of you have gotten rather close in the course of the last few months. Does this sound correct?"

Severus was the first to speak with anger etched into his eyes and face, "Albus, how in the world could you say that? I assure you that there is nothing between Miss Granger and my-"

"Severus, how can you stand there and say that in front of me? We all know that you are talking out your arse," Hermione hissed at Severus from between her teeth.

"Now, Severus, Miss Granger admits to being in a relationship with you. Do you admit to being in a relationship with her?" That damn twinkle was back in his eyes.

Severus looked at Hermione and saw her pleading eyes looking back at him. He knew there was no denying it, for if he did the ring that he had bought to give to her at her graduation would go to waste.

"Yes Head Master, Hermione and I are in a relationship. And we do not intend on separating if that is what you came to tell us that we must do then you can leave us be."

A wry smile spread across the old man's wrinkled features. "I wouldn't dream of doing anything of the sort. I merely came to find the truth. Know that you both have my blessing in this relationship of yours. I hope you are both very happy." Dumbledore turned on his heel and headed over to the rest of the cast to congratulate them on a wonderful run.

"Did that really just happen?" Hermione asked dumbfounded. She looked up at Severus who was still sporting the deformed makeup from his Phantom costume she did the best to suppress a giggle.

"Hey what are you laughing at? Hmm mocking a teacher Miss Granger? I see. I do believe that that is warrant for a detention in my office tonight at nine o'clock sharp. Do you understand?" He leaned in close to Hermione and she smelt the make up and perspiration that dripped from him slightly from the heat of the stage and now the sheer heat emanating from both their bodies.

Hermione looked into his eyes and nodded, "I understand professor. Is there anything that you wish me to bring with me?"

"That green green dress you wore to bed last week," Severus whispered into Hermione's ear so that only she could hear.

"I think I can arrange that, Sir. I love you, Severus. You know that?"

"Yes Hermione, I know that. I love you too, dear."

They slipped out of back stage only to be berated by a swarm of fans at the stage door waiting for their signatures.

"This may take a while. Nine thirty okay, Severus?" Hermione asked under her breath.

"I don't know, Miss Granger, I may have to deduct points. That is unless you please me during your detention."

"I'll see that I do that, Dear."