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The Monday following the quidditch match at the burrow was to be Abby's first day at the twins shop.
"Dad you don't have to escort me there", Abby said to Severus, over the breakfast table.
"Hermione and I need to go to the Apothecary."
"You just went there last week."
"Yes well, somehow our ingredients are diminishing at an alarming rate", Severus said eyeing Abby.
"Oh", Abby said darting her eyes to Hermione and changing the subject, "So, how hard are the O.W.L exams."
"They can be difficult, but as long as you study for them I'm sure you will be fine", Hermione stated and glanced back at Severus.
"I believe it's time to floo to the Weasley's shop", Severus said flatly.
"Have you figured out the potion Abby is brewing", Hermione asked Severus as they walked to the Apothecary.
"No, I haven't been able to locate the second cauldron. I'm going to have to approach her about it. If she is brewing something dark, then there is a good chance she will make a mistake, and I don't want her to harm herself in the process. Not to mention that it is getting rather expensive."
After leaving the Apothecary, Severus decided him and Hermione would stop at Fred and George's shop before flooing home.
When they walked in, Abby was helping a boy they recognized from Hogwarts, he was also to be a fifth year Gryffindor this coming year.
"Severus she's only been here an hour", Fred said grinning.
Severus scowled, "I just came to inform you that I don't want her wondering around Diagon Alley. If she is running an errand for you that's fine, but I request that one of you escort her."
"I never pinned you as one to be a worrier Severus. If only the students at Hogwarts could see you right now", George said grinning.
"Just do what I say", Severus growled, "She's up to something, and I don't want her to have access to the Apothecary. If something happens to her while she is here, I will blame you."
"Point taken", Fred said stilling grinning.
"Yes, we won't let her leave our sight", George said slapping his shoulder.
"Besides she seems to be occupied with Jordan over there, I doubt the Apothecary has crossed her mind", Fred said smirking.
"Is that Jordan Chambers", Hermione asked the twins.
"Sure is, once he saw Abby in here, he stopped by. He's been here three times in the last hour", George said and then laughed when he saw Severus' scowl.
Thursday rolled around, Severus and Hermione were cuddled on the couch, and Abby was at the twins shop.
"Where are we going to dinner tonight", Hermione asked Severus.
"A place in muggle London, I figured we could have some privacy there."
Hermione smiled and nodded.
"How long did it take you to get a potion masters", Hermione asked.
"About two years. Why?"
"I was considering doing something different then charms."
"You would be away from Hogwarts for two years, and then when you were done you would have to teach somewhere else since I'm already the potions master there. Don't be stupid."
Hermione scowled and her face turned red with anger. "It's stupid for me to want to further my education. What are you afraid I might surpass you in the potions field, and who said I would go into teaching", Hermione exclaimed as she pushed off him and walked away from the couch.
"Don't be silly", Severus said getting off the couch and approaching her
"What! Do you still think of me as a lowly dunderhead that can't do anything", Hermione yelled and stormed up the stairs.
Severus sighed and leaned into the wall. "I only meant I didn't want you away from me for that long of a time", Severus said to himself.
Severus left Hermione alone for the remainder of the day, he thought he'd let her cool off before dinner.
At 5 o'clock Severus went into his bedroom to get ready, where he found Hermione asleep on his bed. He snorted, Hermione was angry at him but yet she still retreated to his bedroom. Women are interesting beings.
"Hermione", Severus said sitting down beside her on the bed.
Hermione opened her eyes; she scanned the room taking in her surroundings, and then scowled when she saw Severus.
"You should get up and get ready, or we will be late for dinner. Wear something formal, the restaurant is rather elegant", Severus said smiling and walking into the bathroom.
He laughed when he heard Hermione mumbling something about stupid pushy men on the other side of the bathroom door.
Half an hour later, Severus was sitting downstairs with Albus, Eileen, and Abby.
"Where has Hermione been today, I haven't seen her since I've been home", Abby said to Severus.
"Er, she's been upstairs most the day, napping some I think", Severus replied.
Eileen smirked, "You made her angry didn't you."
Severus frowned, "it appears so, and it was just a misunderstanding."
Albus smiled, "I'm sure you can make it up to her."
"I don't know, Severus can be horrible at relationships sometimes", Eileen said smirking.
Severus glared, "I'm sure we will be fine."
They heard Hermione walking down the stairs, so Severus stood. Hermione walked in the room, wearing a black halter top, flowing dress. Her hair was pinned up and she was putting earrings on. Severus thought he was going to pass out, she was stunning.
"Dad, you should probably breathe, or you're going to become acquainted with the sitting room floor", Abby said smirking.
Severus released a breath he hadn't realized he was holding in, "You look beautiful."
"Thank you, but I'm still angry with you. You don't have to take me to dinner Severus", Hermione said brushing past him.
Severus gently grabbed Hermione's arm, "If you would let me explain, you would realize you misunderstood what I was trying to say earlier."
Hermione scowled at him.
"They really are horrible at this, aren't they", Abby said smirking.
Severus and Hermione both glared at Abby. Abby sunk into the couch, hanging onto Eileen's arm.
"Well, I believe it is time for us to go. We will bring Abby back tomorrow afternoon", Albus said smiling and pulling Abby off the couch.
"How are we getting to the Restaurant", Hermione asked softly after Eileen, Albus, and Abby left.
"We will have to do side along apparating."
Hermione nodded and Severus wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her into his chest. "We will be there shortly", Severus said in a silky voice.
Severus heard Hermione's breath hitch, and she tightened her arm around his waist. She might be angry at him, but he knew he could do what he pleased with her.
After being seated in the restaurant, Severus decided he should clear the air about earlier, or this was going to be one horrible date.
"Perhaps you will let me explain myself for the conversation from earlier", Severus inquired.
Hermione eyed him for a moment and then nodded.
"I know it came off that I thought I was superior then you, and didn't want you to have any chance at defeating me in my own field. That's not it, it's the opposite actually. If there was one person that could defeat me in my field, I would want that person to be you. I just meant that I didn't want you to be away from Hogwarts, away from me, for two or more years."
Hermione watched him for a moment, "You could have just said that."
"I really didn't want to be hexed anytime today."
Hermione smiled and took Severus' hand, "I am sorry I over reacted, I don't know what came over me."
"Women", Severus said and smirked when Hermione cocked her eyebrow.
"This really is a beautiful place, we could have gone somewhere less expensive", Hermione said as she looked over the menu.
"Hermione, don't worry about any of that. This place is only suitable for someone as beautiful as you."
Hermione blushed and smiled at him.
"I have something to confess", Severus said after two glasses of wine.
"I'm listening", Hermione said curiously.
"It would seem my feelings for you have gone as deep as I thought they would. I want more than a physical relationship with you, Hermione."
Hermione looked at Severus and smiled brightly, "I was trying to figure out how to tell you the same thing."
After dinner, several glasses of wine, and two fire whiskeys, Severus and Hermione apparated back to the house. Severus now had a nude Hermione pressed up against the wall of his bedroom.
"Severus, why are your pants still on", Hermione said trying to unbutton them.
"I've been busy", he responded as he devoured her neck.
Both were too drunk to realize that they were about to shag against the wall. Severus dropped his trousers and boxers and thrusted hard into Hermione. She moaned as she gripped her hands into Severus' hair and tugged.
"Harder", Hermione said breathlessly.
Severus glided Hermione down the wall and onto the floor, "Get on your hands and knees."
Hermione immediately obeyed, and Severus started ramming into her. He pressed his hand into her back, causing Hermione's face and shoulders to lower to the floor. Knowing she liked it
a little rough, Severus wrapped his hand into her hair and pulled. He was rewarded with her screaming his name and climaxing.
Two more thrusts later, Severus climaxed and he and Hermione fell into a heap on the floor.
The next morning Severus woke up tangled in bed sheets, with Hermione clutched to his chest.
"That was an enjoyable night", Hermione said yawning.
"I would have to agree", Severus said before kissing her forehead.
They heard the floo open up, and Eileen stuck her head through. "Severus is Abby here", Eileen said anxiously.
"What do you mean; she stayed the night with you and Albus", Severus said pulling the blanket around him and Hermione.
"Yes, well it appears she snuck out last night but she hasn't come back. Albus is contacting the Malfoy's and the Weasley's to see if they have seen her."
"What! You and Albus floo into my sitting room we will be down in a moment."
Ten minutes later, Severus rushed down the stairs followed by Hermione.
"Has anyone seen her", Severus said worried.
"Fred Weasley said he saw her in Diagon Alley earlier. After I contacted him he went to search for her, but she was nowhere to be found. Lucius went to Diagon Alley as well to look for her."
"Damn it! There's no telling what she could have been doing in Diagon Alley, especially with whatever potion she is brewing", Severus said furiously but obviously worried.
A moment later Severus' front door opened, Lucius walked in hand in hand with Abby.
"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN", Severus roared.
Abby coward behind Lucius as Severus started to approach her.
"ANSWER ME!"
"Severus calm your temper, it's not helping any", Eileen said and turned to Abby, "Abigail you scared us half to death. You shouldn't have left without telling your grandfather and me where you were going", Eileen said in a strict but caring voice.
"I'm sorry", Abby replied quietly.
Hermione had grabbed Severus' hand while Eileen was speaking, in an attempt to calm him down.
"Where were you", Severus said through clenched teeth.
"Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley", Abby said still hanging on to Lucius.
"WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU DOING IN KNOCKTURN ALLEY", Severus screamed.
Abby started to cry and buried her head into Lucius chest.
"Hermione take Severus into the kitchen and calm him down", Eileen said walking over to Abby.
Hermione pulled Severus into the kitchen, "Severus if you're screaming and Abby's crying, she will never tell you what she was really doing."
Severus picked up a glass and threw it in frustration, and leaned his hands on the counter. Hermione came up behind him and rubbed his back.
"She's alright Severus, she made it back in one piece. You have a right to be angry, but screaming at her isn't going to get you anywhere."
Severus nodded but remained silent, forcing himself to calm down.
"I have been sent to make sure Severus hasn't hexed you, Hermione", Lucius said smirking as he walked into the kitchen.
Hermione smiled and Severus crossed his arms over his chest, smirking.
"Did she say what she was doing in Knockturn Alley", Severus finally said.
"All she has said was that she meet with Jordan Chambers", Lucius responded.
"She's lying."
"Yes, I know. But we were leaving that for you to discuss with her."
Albus and Eileen walked into the kitchen. "Abby is waiting for you in the sitting room, please try and watch your temper Severus", Eileen said.
Severus walked into the sitting room; Abby was sitting on the couch, staring at the floor. Severus sat in the chair across from the couch and watched her for a moment.
"I know you said you were in Diagon Alley visiting Jordan Chambers, but why were you in Knockturn Alley", Severus asked firmly.
"I was just curious, I've never been down there."
"What did you purchase and from which shop did you purchase it."
Abby looked surprised at Severus' knowledge of her purchase of potion ingredients, but tried to mask it with a confused expression. She wasn't quick enough for Severus, he was now positive she was purchasing something for the potion.
"Tell me about the potion", Severus said locking eyes with Abby.
"The hair products", Abby said trying to act confused.
"The other one."
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Abby don't lie, it will only make it worse. I know you have been secretly brewing a potion, just tell me what it is."
"I can't", Abby said looking away.
Severus sighed, he knew If they continued this conversation he would end up losing his temper again.
"Right now, I will not force it out of you. Go to your room, you are not to leave until you are ready to tell me about this potion you're brewing. I'm disappointed in you Abby."
Abby looked at Severus, he could see fresh tears forming in her eyes, and then she got up and ran up to her room.
It was midnight, Severus and Hermione were laying in bed cuddling. Abby hadn't come out of her room all day. Severus had sent Libby a few times to go check on her and bring her food.
"Do you think Abby is alright", Hermione asked.
"I'm sure she's still upset, I will speak to her in the morning. I didn't want to chance losing my temper again and screaming at her."
Hermione nodded and closed her eyes. A few moments later she felt Severus' lips on her neck, and his erection poking into her back. Hermione moaned when she felt Severus' hand slide into her underwear and start rubbing her clit.
All of sudden there was a loud explosion, that shook the entire house. Severus rolled Hermione over so she was face down in the bed, and he was covering her. Hermione was clutching onto him and the bed sheets.
"What the hell was that", Hermione exclaimed.
"I don't know", Severus said looking around confused. Suddenly, Severus jumped out of bed, "Abby!"
Severus tore out of the bedroom, followed by Hermione. He ran to Abby's bedroom and flung the door open.
"Is she alright", Hermione said quickly.
"She's not here", Severus said running past her and down the stairs.
Severus hit the bottom step, and turned right toward the basement. The door to the basement and half the wall connecting to the door had been blown to pieces.
"The stairs have been crushed", Severus said anxiously looking at them.
"We can apparate", Hermione said grabbing his arm and apparating them to the basement.
"Holy shit", Hermione breathed. The entire basement was in ruins. The walls were literally falling down around them. There was a huge hole in the ceiling, you could see right into the kitchen.
"Oh my gods", Hermione said and grabbed Severus arm, pointing at Abby. She had been blown into a wall, you could see the giant whole her body had left in it. Abby was now lying on the floor, half under debris.
Severus rushed over, jumping over debris and the potion that had spilled all over the floor.
"Abby can you hear me", Severus said quickly as he pulled some of the debris away from her.
Severus shook her a little and her eyes began to flutter. Abby opened her eyes, but had a glazed over look.
"Abby look at me", Severus said.
Abby looked at Severus, her eyes rolled back into her head and she fell unconscious.
"Fuck! Hermione floo to Hogwarts and wake Poppy, tell her we are coming", Severus screamed as he pulled Abby out of the debris and into his arms.
Review please! Finally got my laptop back so I should be able to update more. Although, I am going to visit some friends in New York this weekend so it won't be until at least Sunday or Monday when I can start writing the next chapter.