Hermione couldn't stop the flow of tears falling down her cheeks, only now she was crying in joy. She was so touch, it was as if every wish of hers was coming true and the words she longed to hear from him made her want him even more. Severus wipes her tears from her eyes and placed a kiss on her forehead making her gasp his name.

"Severus~" she said longingly, feeling her heart ready to burst, as she stares at him wondering how long she can control herself from just grabbing him. Severus felt his throat tighten as he saw the raw need in her eyes. So deciding it was now or never, he went in for the kill.

"And while I meant what I said, it's not only what I think about you." At this Hermione raised an eyebrow at him, making him smirk.

"It's not?" He shook his head, "No Hermione it isn't. What I said was how I think about you as a Professor."

"So...so what do you think about me Sev...Severus?" Hermione asked timidly.

Eyes completely dark with lust he asked huskily, "As a man... Hermione?" He whispered as he pulls her closer, bosom to solid chest. She gasp in pleasure while blushing at his words, but still nodded her head curiously.

Severus, in his seductive voice said, "Hermione...On Little One. If anyone were to know how I think of you as a man, they defiantly won't have any problems in putting me in Azkaban for life." Her blush intensified but she didn't want to pull away from him, if anything she pulled him closer and he was thankful since it gave him the confidence to continue.

"Hermione as I see you now and seen how you became so courageous, so kind, smart and just absolutely gorgeous...I can say that I will with no doubt envy the man you bless with your presence. Your heart," He dared to kiss the top of her left breast, where her heart was beating rapidly, making her gasp and moan softly.

"Your mind," he kissed her forehead as she whimper.

"and most of all your soul." And finally kisses her throat.

"Severus...Oh Severus!~" She moans loudly as Severus started to kiss, nibble and suck her throat and neck, wanting to leave his mark on her. Hermione, loving the feel of his lips on her tangles her hand in his, surprisingly soft, silky hair and holds him there on her throat. He couldn't hold the groan at the feel of her fingers softly rubbing his head.

He suddenly stops, making Hermione whine at the lost of his lips. He pulled her head back and with a rough voice said,

"Oh Hermione! How I envy him... How I envy the man you give the honor of having you, to have the pleasure of filling you with his seed. The pleasure in watching it grow and show everyone with pride that it was he who was responsible for it, to have the most beautiful woman at his side willing to carry his child and then doing it all over again just to see you glowing once more."

He could feel the roaring passion within him he doesn't even know where it's coming from as he tightens his hold on her hair.

"And out of everything he does with you, what I will envy him the most will be hearing you say those three words that means the world to him and having the joy in saying back 'I love you!'" he finish passionately out of breath as he lets her go.

Hermione, not able to take it anymore, cries out "Severus!" and kisses him with equal passion. He couldn't resist and kissed her back, forcing her mouth open and explored inside with his tongue. She moaned when she felt something poking close to her thigh and knowing what it was, tried to move right on top of it. Severus was glad he didn't scared her off with his growing erection in his sleeping-pants and pulled her right on top of it, holding her against him hard, wanting her to feel how much he wanted her.

She moans louder into the kiss and started to roll her hips, wanting something more but didn't know what. Luckily Severus did and with his hold on her waist, started to thrust up against her; only with more speed and pressure, making the bed squeak with each move. He broke the kiss and places open-mouthed kisses down her neck.

"Severus!...Oh!~" Hermione moans so loud she didn't care if she sounded so wanton like at the moment.

"Hermione..." Severus growled as he thrust harder.

"How I envy him Hermione," he snarls at her, "and I hope that the fool kneels down to whatever deity he prays to and thank them for blessing him with a treasure like you; because that's what you are to me Hermione. As a man I think of you as a treasure meant to be cherished. Be shown with honor, having been blessed with the attention such as you and be thankful to have such a wonderful woman at his side." He said as he continues to aggressively thrust against her, just thinking about the bastard that dares think he can touch her. 'Only I can!' he thought as he started to suck and bit her neck again.

Hermione, while loving his aggressive thrusts and his possessive words, decided to calm his fears by telling him how she always felt about him.

"I never imagine you as someone to belive in any sort of deity Severus~ Oh MY!" She shriek as his aggressive thrust went intense for a moment. He stops, not understanding what she meant by that.

As soon as their breaths were normal he asked,

"What do you mean Hermione?"

Hermione took a deep breath and looks at his eyes.

"What I mean Severus is that it's not possible and a little ridiculous for you to envy yourself." She said looking at his hopeful yet cautious eyes. Severus swallowed the lump he felt in his throat, feeling so overwhelm as different emotion started to rise inside him.

"What...What are you trying to say Little One?"

"What I mean Severus is that how can you envy the man holding my heart when... When it's you that's been holding it for years." She said blushing.

"Years?" He asked, disbelieving.

She nodded, "Yes Severus. You can believe me or not but it's true. Mean and cruel you may have been, I have always admired you."

"You have?!" He asked, now surprised more than anything.

She blushed but continues, "Yes Severus, really. I have always loved your sarcastic, witty dark humor; especially when it was with Harry and Ron." Now Severus really didn't believe her as he raised his eyebrow at her.

"Well within reason and not directly at me, of course." She laughs as she scratches behind her head. Severus continues to stare only now he has a smirk on his face.

"Really Severus! Look remember when you had to supervise our study period during fourth year and it was only a few days until the Yule Ball?" Severus thinks back, but the only thing that comes to mind was when she had enter the Great Hall in that pink dress and took every male's breaths away that night, including him and told her so. She blushes again and giggles.

"No silly, but thank you." She grins at him and then sigh softly, "Severus I know you pay attention to every student so you could take house points away, so I'm sure you remember how Ron was pestering about dates and who I was going with right?" Severus again thinks and remembered then how many times he had to put the boys in their place that day, so he nods.

She smiles, "Well I remember how after I gave you my work book and told Ron off, I looked back to see them talking again and you were behind them looking exasperated and annoyed. I had to leave quickly before I burst out laughing when I saw you acting so dramatic as you pulled back your sleeves and was about to grab them by their necks." She finish as she laughs.

Severus felt his smirk growing on his face as he remembers as well. 'So, she likes how I treat the boy who-lived-to-annoy and his glutinous faithful sidekick. I can definitely deal with that, unfortunately I have to remember within reason, damn.' He thought as he notice she stops laughing and smiles at him.

"Hermione I think I finally understand what you're trying to say, but why? Why me? I am old enough to be your father. I'm not handsome and while I am somewhat rich since I'm the last to the Prince line of the family, I'm not what people will consider 'A wanted Bachelor.' People will be against this and what will your friends say and your reputation? Don't forget mine's as a Greasy Git, Dudgeon Bat and most of all a Death Eater. I have done things I'm not proud of and never want you to know about. As much as I hate to admit it, since I want you so much, I'm no good for you Hermione." He said as he lowers his head.

'What am I doing?! I not only kissed her, I confess to her, nearly shag her and now I'm giving her reasons to push me away? I really am a fool, but it's the truth, I...' his thoughts ware interrupted again as Hermione lifts his head and was suddenly looking at what could only be fire in her eyes. 'Hello scary sexy~' he thought, feeling a shiver down his spine as well as a twitch in his loins.

Hermione was not about to let anyone stand between them and ruin everything, including him with his insecurities. With a firm voice she looks at him with steel eyes.

"Severus Tobias Snape! If its one thing that I admire about you the most is that you don't let anyones opinions get to you. If you haven't notice I don't care if your older, besides you don't even look like you're in your mid-thirties." At this he sputters out and started to shake his head in denial but she just continues.

"To ME, you are handsome in your own way. I don't care what others say, I love your big nose." As proof of her words she started to kiss all over his nose, getting him all flustered. He tighten his hold on her waist when he felt his eyes started to water from her words and kisses.

"Her...Hermione... Little One?" He stutters out as she moves to place small kisses on his lips.

She pulls back, "I don't care what other people think about you or what they will say about us. If my friends really care about me then they will respect my choice and keep their comments to themselves. As for your reputation," she pauses and looks sadly into his eyes.

"Severus, I might not understand what you went through as a Death Eater or why you even joined it in the first place; probably because what happen with Harry's mother and just being an angry teenager?" At this he nods his head in shame, hugging her closer. He remembers after what happen with Lily, he felt so angry, alone, confused and only wanted to belong somewhere. Suddenly remembering his old feelings of Lily, he looks at Hermione desperately.

"Hermione please listen to me. I don't know what Potter might have told you or if you even seen my memories after I gave them." She nods her head at his last words, making him cringe.

"Hermione I don't want you to think I still have feelings for her all because of old memories. After Lily basically abandoned me for Potter, I felt not only my heart destroy but also lost a best friend. When I said that awful word to her, it wasn't because she reject me, I was just angry that she would be with someone who was his sole purpose to torture me. I thought she was my friend and at least cared for me. But I guess when we came to this school and she started to get attention from the Marauders, she really didn't need me anymore. That day I realize how shallow she was and what a fool I been and so blinded." He said angry.

Hermione felt sympathy for him, understanding his side of his story. She rubs his head a little making him calm again as he sighs.

"After Hogwarts and joining the rank, I heard a prophecy involving the Dark Lord and the suppose Chosen One. When I finally realize what I've done, I went straight to Albus and told him how much I regretted what I did. But it was too late and I felt so guilty that I offered myself to him as a spy. He took the offer and kept reminding me that day so that in his words 'I would never stray away from the light side again'. I realize that in the end I might have lost one master, but I've gain a new one. I was nothing more than a tool for both of my masters bidding." He said sadly.

"Severus" Hermione said softly as she continues to rub his head. She curses both the Dark Lord and Dumbledore for being so ruthless with Severus, The Dark Lord making him do horrible things and Albus for making him complete the Vow and kill him.

"With Lily, no matter what Potter or anyone else thinks, all I felt was guilt and regret. I knew I would never clear my conscience until I fulfill my debt to her life. Now that my debt is complete all I feel is nothing but peace. As for you Hermione, I don't know where these feelings for you are coming from, I do know I don't want it to stop." He looks at her lovingly.

Hugging him to her chest, "Severus, I feel the same. I don't want it to stop either."

"Severus, I know you've done bad things, but it's in the past now. What matters to me is who you are now and Severus...do you want to know what I think of you...as a woman?" she said, being as seductive as he was. It seems to have work after seeing a crimson red spread across his cheeks when he looks up at her. He nodded since he was too speechless to respond.

Blushing, she smiles and leans forward to whisper in his ear.

"As a woman, I think you Severus Snape are handsome in an aristocratic way, with a voice so deep and rich in silk. It reminds me of dark, melted chocolate that makes me weak at the knees and want to moan in ecstasy." And moan she did, making his eyes roll back in his head. 'Dear LORD have mercy! This girl has the willies of an experience woman and she's not even in her twenties yet! If she's like this now, how will she be when...' He couldn't help but groan at the thought.

Hermione moves back and saw the feral look in his eyes, making her lick her dry lips. He couldn't help it as his eyes follows her tongue.

"Hermione~" He growls, so close to just devouring the temptress.

"Severus... Honey do you understand now?" Hermione asked shyly, wondering if he was fine with her own endearment she used for him

Severus really didn't care what she calls him, feeling that after everything he went through, everything he has sacrificed throughout the years; the gods have decided to smile at him and give him a happy life with one of their angels.

"Yes Little One I do." he said huskily.

"Severus...As a woman I think of you honorable and desirable man. You have so much to offer to anyone and I'm glad you choose me. You're a good man and I know you'll one day not only be a wonderful husband, but a devoted father. Anyone that doesn't realize this then it's their lost and my gain. For I will accept you faults and all."

She said, as she wipes the silent tears running down his face.