CHOICES
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A/N: I'm sorry that I haven't uploaded in a while. I have had a crappy week. I was sick all of tuesday and wednesday. I almost got into a fight with my ex. It was just really bad. So now that I've uploaded (finally) enjoy the chapter.
Chapter 7
The room was gorgeous. It had a giant four-poster bed, with black satin pillows, silver satin sheets, and a dark green silk comforter. Complete with black hangings.
The closet was next, and it was definitely better than the bed, because it held every item of hers that was not in the bedroom or the bathroom (ie clothes, shoes, junk like that). She had a floor length mirror in the middle of her closet that, whenever she stood in front of it, would show her in an outfit, and if she did not want to wear the one it showed she could say pass and if she wanted it okay.
Next, she went into the bathroom and gasped. The floor was a gold and white marble, that was so bright, she had to close her eyes for a few moments. The tub was in the ground and it had different taps all around it, like the prefects bathroom. The shower had shower heads all around the walls (that's my favorite, a four-walled shower). There were also two sinks, but they were pretty ordinary.
She walked back down to the den where Severus was sitting in the same place as she had left him. Nothing was eaten or anything. When he saw her, he just stared. Then he finally said something.
"Did you like it?" he asked.
"Yes, very much. Those are my favorite colors," she said. "What you think I actually like the bloody red and gold, nope. And why haven't you done anything?"
"Because I was waiting for you to come back and sit with me," he answered.
"Oh, and all this time I thought you were just being a jerk. Who knew, the Potions Master has manners. Well, move over," said Hermione.
He moved over, and she sat long ways and laid her head in his lap. He started the movie and they talked while it played. Severus finally got to the part she really did not want to discuss. "So, Hermione, why don't you like flying?" he asked. She dreaded telling him why because of how he had acted at the incident.
"Well, you're not going to like this, but you asked. Do you remember in my 3rd year when Sirius Black had been caught and was going to be given the Dementor's Kiss?"
"Yes," he said, eyeing her suspisciously. "Go on."
"Well, anyways, Harry and I went back in time, on Albus's advice, and saved Buckbeak from being executed. When we saved him, we had to fly up to Sirius' cell in middair. Then he flew to safety, and you were ticked. You blamed it on Harry and I and were right…for once. That's why I said you would get mad." Hermione finished and she closed her eyes, waiting for him to start yelling. She got a surprise.
"I'm not mad, but what other things have you done that I have blamed on Harry?" he asked, smiling. "I am rather curious now."
"Well, in my second year, I took some boomsland skin and lacewing flies from your storage," she said.
"I knew it," Severus exclaimed. "It was you who took the gillyweed right?"
"No, that was Dobby, a house elf who works in the kitchens. He was helping Harry since Harry didn't know what to do."
"Oh," said Severus. "Well, I'm really not sure I want to hear more. Let's just watch the movie."
"Okay," she said.
They had just finished the first part of the movie, and were putting the second one in. They were halfway through the movie, when Hermione broke the silence.
"Sev?" she asked.
"Hmm?"
"Thank you. For my room and closet, and for everything." She turned to look at him, they were moving closer together. He was so close to her, she could feel his breath on her face. They were inches away, but she could still see the warmth in his eyes; and the flush on his cheeks.
"You are very welcome," he said. As they kissed, Hermione pulled his hair free from the ponytail. He had put it back up when she had left his compartment on the train. She ran her hands through it. Severus' hands went to her sides and before she knew what hit her, he was tickling her. She started laughing and squirming.
"Stop," she said while laughing, "You evil person. I don't like being tickled."
"Too bad," he said. He finally quit tickling her to let her get her breath back. "I have a very powerful blackmail on you now. I hope you know that."
"Yes, I know that," said Hermione kissing his neck. She resumed her position of laying in his lap and they were just getting settled down, when the fire turned green and Albus came into the living room.
"Severus," he called, "Severus, where are you?" He had stopped in the middle of the kitchen.
"Ugh! Move down low, Kitty, and stay out of sight," he whispered, then sat straight up. "I'm right here, Albus. Stay there, I'm coming." As he got up he said, "I want a table and two chairs along with tea."
"No, no tea; thank you though. I was actually just wondering if Ms. Granger and yourself were making out all right?" he asked with that twinkle in his eyes.
"Yes, so far. Right now she is sleeping. So I don't have to listen to her big, obnoxious, loud-the-list-goes-on-and-on mouth," replied Severus.
"Okay, well, if you need anything, you know where to find me."
"Sure," said Severus. Albus stepped into the fire and with a pop he was back in his own chambers.
"Funny choice of words, wasn't it, Sev? Making out all right," said Hermione.
"Yeah, it was, Kitty. I think we were, don't you?" he asked.
"Yes, Sir. And a fine choice of words you used to describe me. But now I'm going to go to bed. First, though, I'm going to write a letter to Ginny," she said. "I'll see you tomorrow, Sev. Goodnight." She leaned down to kiss his cheek, and went to her room. She opened the door and said, "If kitty is my nickname, I like it."
"Goodnight, then," said Severus, smiling. She walked into the room and closed the door.
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Hermione stood in front of her mirror. It showed her in a white tank top and pajama pants, with moo-moo cows on them. She said okay. She grabbed some parchment and ink and went to her desk.
Dear Ginny,
You will never believe what happened today unless you brought a pensieve and retrieved my thoughts picture by picture. But since you can not do that, I will tell you and you can believe it or not. So here goes.
Well, Severus and I got into a huge fight today, and it was in front of everybody. I even slapped him, spit on him, and called him and asshole. After that we stomped off toward opposite ends of the train. Then I started walking around. I went to his end of the train. (Every detail I am about to say is true!)
I went into his cabin because I wanted to feel his hair to see if it really was greasy. It wasn't, Gin. His hair is just really silky and when the light catches it, it looks shiny. Which to everyone else looks greasy. And, Gin, get this; I was apologizing to him and I had my head down because I was crying, and he put one of his hands over the one that I had on his head and the other lifted my head to look into his eyes. I love his eyes, Ginny.
We started talking and we kissed. Gin, we kissed. I cannot believe it. You will have to come over to see my room one day. I will tell Sev (nobody called him that before) and Albus tomorrow. Well, I'm really tired, so I'll send you a return with the answer. Goodnight, Gin.
Love, Hermione Granger.
P.S. Don't tell anyone about Sev and I. Not even Harry and Ron.
Then she sealed the letter and sent it with one of the school owls. She went to her bed and got under the covers. Hermione had underestimated the softness of her blankets, for when she laid down she felt she could have died and went to heaven. But she went to sleep and had wonderful dreams about Severus.
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Severus had been loving this whole day with Hermione (except the fight) and he could not wait for their date. He got into his boxers and then his bed and fell asleep.
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When Hermione woke up in the morning Severus was still asleep. She went to look for his room and wake him up, so that she could ask about Ginny. She went down the hallway to the first door and discovered the guest room. Then she went to the next door and it was locked. She took out her wand and said, "Alohomora." She went in, closed the door and turned around.
There was Severus sleeping in his bed with the upper part of his body showing. His muscles showed. For his age he looks pretty damn good, Hermione thought. She tiptoed over to the bed and got in on the side not occupied by him. She then leaned over and put her head on his ches, while her hands were playing with his hair. She loved his hair. Then she heard him groan.
"I could wake up like this all the time, but tell me one thing. Why everytime when I wake up, you are right there?" he asked a little grumpily.
"I guess I am just attracted to you that way I guess," she said.
"Okay, but why exactly are you in here at this time?"
"I need to ask a question, or more like a favor," she said.
"Like what?" he asked, cautiously.
"I would like to know if Ginny could come next week and stay with us in the guest room. I've already told her what happened so we have nothing to worry about," she said.
"And," Severus added, "I know someone who would be happy to see her."
"Oh yeah! Draco would be happy. I completely forgot about him," she said.
"Yes, and when term starts and we go on our date if you still want to, we can go on a double date with them; and with my glamour, we will look like students who are double dating," said Severus.
"I would love to, but we have to go and ask Albus about having her come. I wil go get in the shower, then you can," said Hermione. She was getting more excited by the minute.
As she was walking to the door Severus said, "Don't I get a good morning kiss?" And then he got up and started walking towards her until he had her pinned against the door.
Hermione, with a smile on her face said, "I never knew someone so old would look so sexy coming across the room."
"I know, it's just—hey! I'm not old. Why I'm only 37. I can't—" Hermione put her finger to his lips.
"Shh. I know that. I was joking," she said.
"Ohh. I thought you were being serious. Okay, go get your shower." He kissed her and then she went to take her shower. She got out and went to her room and then he got in. She stood in front of her mirror and it showed her in daisy dukes and a pink halter top and her hair pulled back. Because she was feeling spunky today, she said okay. When she walked out of her room Severus' mouth dropped open.
"You look pretty snazzy," she told him. He was wearing blue jeans with a white undershirt and a red button-down shirt.
Severus finally found his voice and said, "You look really pretty. Are you ready to go?"
"Yes, but remember we cannot act like we like each other," she answered. And as they left to go they walked on separate sides of the hallway.
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Albus was talking to Minerva and Draco. He was discussing his visit to Severus' rooms last night.
"They should be along any minute now. I just wanted to let you know that when I had walked into his chambers and called to him, it was a full minute before he answered. And when he did it was not pretty. His hair was at odd andgles and he reeked of a woman's perfume. And do you know what I asked him?"
"No," said Minerva.
"What?" said Draco.
"I asked if Hermione and he were making out all right," was all Albus could manage before bursting into laughter.
"Oh, Albus, you didn't," said Minerva, her hand over her mouth.
"Oh I did, and they are almost her; you have to go now," said Albus. "I will see you two later." Draco and Minerva went through the fireplace. A few minutes later a knock came at the door.
"Come in," said Albus, and he started chuckling when he saw the fake disgusted looks on their faces.
"Hello, Severus. Hermione. How are you?" He asked.
"We are fine, Albus, but, Kitty, oh shit," mumbled Severus. He coughed. "Um, excuse me, Hermione has a favor to ask you."
"Yes. I was wondering if Ginny Weasley could come here in a few days. She could stay with Sev, uh, Severus and me," said Hermione. She started blushing.
"Yes, I suppose she could. But you two have to be nice to each other," said Albus.
"We will try," they said.
"Okay," said Albus, "If that is all, you may go."
"Goodbye, Albus, see you tomorrow," Hermione said.
Severus and her left while Albus relayed all that had just happened to Minerva and Draco.
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When they got back Hermione wrote the return letter to Ginny, while Severus went to take a nap.
Hey, Gin,
You can come here in a few days. You will be in the guest bedroom. Love, Hermione.
She sent the letter and decided that a nap sounded good, and she went to join Severus.
"Sev, I wanted to come join you," she said.
"That's fine with me. Come under the covers," he said. When she did and she layed her head on his shoulder he kissed her head and said, "See you later."
And they both fell asleep.
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Hermione was going mad. Ginny would be here in 2 days and she had to get things ready.
Then…1 day left.
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A/N: R&R. Please. Next chappie soon. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed so far.