It felt like hours had passed when in actuality it was no more than twenty minutes. The priest explained to them that, Hermione would have to take out a section in the paper to announce her parent's unfortunate deaths. Everything had been planned and their bodies were being moved as the spoke to the chapel and being prepared for the wake and burial.
"Do not fret, my child. They will be welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ our savior. When might we be host to your wedding my dear? I know that in times such as these, many look to marriage as a way to bury the pain and sorrow." His beady eyes sized the dark man standing next to her as the trio moved to leave. Hermione bit her lip, nervous on how to answer such a question.
"We thank you for your time, Priest." Severus spoke, unsure how to really address the man in black robes. "We would like to wait till school is over. We thank you for your time yet again and will see you at a later date." His voice held an undertone of bite, but made sure to somehow mask it with civility. The three showed themselves out, trying not to feel threaten by this make believe House of God, none spoke until they were strapped inside the safety of Hermione's car, tinted to hid the world.
"Miss. Granger, What was-" Severus spat before the girl in question interrupted him, while starting the car and putting it in gear to pull away from the gothic scene.
"-I'm sorry, sir, Professor. This church is very imposing with its reign of power and do not let just anyone to enter and follow around a member. Though I do not call myself a member any longer and do not follow such a make believe practice, I simply could not waltz in there making demands without instilling high respect. 'Kill people with kindness' me mum told me. I couldn't have you both thrown out, because I dearly needed your support to be there but I couldn't rightfully force you to renounce your faith of what you're practice is, just to gain a one hour entrance into the church. It is ridiculous and I thought it the best to lie the way I did. Please forgive me." Hermione was sincere with her explanation, Minerva not minding nodded towards her till the older woman turn to scolded Severus who snorted with disgust as he looked out the dark windows.
He watched in silence, how the lightning lit up the sky and then a clap of thunder would roll and vibrate the car. The rain fell heavily against the window pane and the weather remained that way for days. The September month that signified the start of fall and decay, it always promised to repeat itself and that was one of the things Severus could count on. The changing of the seasons and their dark meaning, always constant always something he could rely on.
They drove back the way they had come and stopped along one of the many minimarts that were scattered along the main street. "I need food for the house. If you'd like, you may stay here and wait." Hermione stated as she parked in a spot right next to the entrance. Half expecting them to remain in the car, the two professors both made to get out, quickly closing the car doors behind them and swiftly walked behind Hermione to enter the large brick building. They watched as the young witch grabbed a metal carrier and followed in awe as they gawked at their unusual surroundings.
Hermione not really paying attention, simply started to place various foods in the carrier, Passing the veggie and fruit aisle she made way to frozen and junk food aisle, scooping out her favorite comfort foods. "Was there something you saw that you would like to try?" She asked Minerva, who was gazing at the various pints of ice cream in a cooler next to the one Hermione was digging through.
"What is this?" She picked up a green pint that was labeled, 'Mint chocolate chip.'
"It is Ice Cream, Professor. Would you like some? That one is Mint Chocolate chip." Hermione said throwing a pint of chocolate peanut butter cup in the carrier. Minerva's eye widen as her brain came to an understanding as she finally understood.
"Do they have dark chocolate? Severus does enjoy a treat, though he never admits such a thing." Minerva asked, eyeing the man who was standing off the side eyeing a box of crackers. She knew that he was pretending not to listen but when he sifted at the mention of his name, she knew he would be
"Yes, place yours in the carrier. Here's the dark chocolate. Was there anything else?"
Severus looked up at the comment and shook his head with a stern look. Minerva replied with a simple 'no' and followed the girl to the register to pay for their things. Severus went to dig in his pocket for money but was halted by a slim delicate hand.
"No, sir. They don't use the same currency." Severus gave a stiff nod, not liking to be paid for but stood by the exit to wait with Minerva.
They drove the rest of the way in silence, Severus excused himself to his rooms as Minerva disappeared into the bathroom and Hermione silently put everything away, ignoring the house-elf's plea to do it for her.
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