Slytherin & Gold

Slytherin & Gold
chapter 11

Yule Ball part 2


Viviane


Viviane was dancing with Remus, still avoiding Severus. Remus was scanning the crowd again impatiently. Viviane looked around and saw Harry come onto the dance floor with Ginny. She was glad to see them together and having some fun. She felt bad that hers and Severus’ problems were encroaching on his evening. Harry deserved to act like a teenager, if anyone did. He carried far too much responsibility. Severus was right, it was a wonder Harry hadn’t melted down before.

“Ooff !” Remus let out a disgusted exclamation. “I can’t stand this waiting around to be pounced on. It doesn’t feel natural. I wish they would just strike and get it over with.” Viviane had to agree, the waiting was starting to get to her and Severus looked as if he were going to explode any minute.

“Well ……” A thought came to Viviane. “we know what they want, don’t we ?” She pulled back to look at him. “Let’s bait them with it.” Remus looked intrigued, but wary.

“I don’t know ,Viv …… that could be risky. Severus would never approve.”

“I’m not asking Severus.” A mischievous light came into Remus’ eyes.

“As far as I can tell, there are only two men that have been observing us, not including Lucius of course.” He said with a half laugh. She met his eyes with a mischievous look of her own.

“We could take out two.” She said. Remus took a deep breath, thinking.

“Let’s go, before I change my mind.” Remus took her by the hand and lead her out the main doors. They walked quickly, heading down the corridors leading to the dungeons. He suddenly pulled her into a niche in the side, pressing her back against the wall and his back to the corridor. She suddenly had the idea that they should look occupied, an easy target for the enemy.

“Remus. Kiss me.”

“WHAT ? No !” He said looking at her as if she were crazy. “Severus would definitely kill me !”

“Remus we need to look …… occupied. It’s not as if you’ve never done it before.” Viviane said as she purposely sent some vibes to him. “Now, kiss me.”

“No….” Remus whispered as the energy hit him, speeding his breathing and making his eyes glaze over. “Viv … don’t do this….please….” He said right before he covered her lips with his in a deep and desperate kiss. The intensity of the kiss took her breath away. He held her tightly, drawing on her mouth, a deep moan escaping him. She didn’t think she had sent that much energy out. She responded to him with the same intensity, until she realized she was no longer sending any vibes. This was how Remus felt about her. She pulled back stunned, their eyes locked as they panted, neither of them speaking. Then they were startled, when they heard a woof close by. Followed quickly by two spells being cast and two thuds on the floor. Remus stepped out of the niche and Viviane followed.

Padfoot changed back into Sirius. “Are you alright ? What were you doing out here ?” Sirius said looking from one to the other of them.

“Wow ! Bloody hell !” Viviane looked up. The comment had come from…. George, yes that was definitely George Weasley. He gaped at Sirius.

“It’s alright, George. Sirius is here to help.” Hermione said.

“That bloody big dog has been Sirius Black, all along ? Brilliant !!” George said obviously impressed.

“What should we do with them ?” Hermione asked indicating the bodies on the floor. Viviane looked down at them for the first time. One was Crabbe, Viviane didn’t recognize the other, both apparently hit with ‘Petrificus Totalus’.

“Sirius, help me.” Remus said speaking for the first time. He dragged Crabbe toward a closet nearby, pocketing the wand from the unconscious man. Sirius followed suit with the other body. Then Remus put a locking spell on the closet door.

“We need to get back. Ginny’s missing. Harry and Ron went after her.” Hermione said turning to go. Viviane looked around at the group briefly, then sucked in her breath.

“Who’s with Severus then ?” She said her eyes growing wide with fear. She caught Sirius’ eye right before Padfoot appeared and took off at a run.

“Oh Severus, please be safe.” She whispered as they all took off for the Great Hall.


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Severus

Severus lead Hermione off the dance floor and delivered her back to her escort. He explained to Ron the need to watch Viviane closely, to save her from herself. Ron said he would certainly let George know as well. Then Ron got a signal from Harry to meet him at the door. Severus saw the two couples heading towards the main doors. Something was certainly up, but he didn’t know what. He saw Hermione come back in and grab one of the twins and rush out again. A huge knot formed in the pit of his stomach. Severus scanned the dance floor quickly looking for any sign of Viviane or Lupin. There was none. Damn that woman !! And damn Lupin for letting her be so reckless ! He started towards the main doors and saw something that made his blood run cold. Lucius Malfoy was leaving quickly. Severus followed him as he went outside and down the path of ice sculptures that lead to the skating pond. If Viviane was in trouble, Lucius would have something to do with it.

Rounding a corner Severus had lost sight of Lucius. He rushed down the deserted path. Suddenly he was hit from the side, by a body throwing him up against a wall of ice. He struggled until he felt a wand poking him in the ribs. He looked into Malfoy’s triumphant glare.

“Well met, Severus. So glad you could join me.” Maloy hissed through his teeth into Severus’ face. “Your wand, if you please.” Severus reached into his coat and pulled out his wand, giving it to Malfoy. “I see now, Severus, why you wouldn’t give Viviane up to our Master. Your little strumpet is most entertaining. I look forward to bedding her myself before handing her over.”

Severus struggled against Lucius bringing a hand up to his throat.

“Now, now. That’s not how the game is played. All I need do is utter a curse and …… But our Master prefers you alive, I don’t know why he should be so lenient, traitorous scum that you are.”

Over Lucius’ shoulder, Severus could see four Death Eaters blocking the path, wands at the ready. He might be able to handle Lucius, but the other four would be a problem.

“You are not going to take Viviane anywhere, Malfoy. If you had her, she would be out here with you.” Severus said trying to buy himself some time.

“But you see, I’ve already sent two gentlemen to collect her. The werewolf will be no problem. Then when I deliver both of you, I shall be richly rewarded. Shame I couldn’t get Potter, too. That would have really rounded out the evening. One of you,” Lucius called over his shoulder, “go see what’s keeping them.”

One of the Death Eaters turned and ran back up the path. Then Severus heard what sounded like a scuffle. Then three flashes as the last three Death Eaters went down. Govannon came into view with …. Fred, yes Fred Weasley at his side, closely followed by Dumbledore.

“Release him.” Dumbledore said.

“Or what, you pathetic old man …….aaahhh.” Lucius let out a squeal and froze, his eyes wide with terror. Severus took great satisfaction in watching the blood trickle down Lucius’ neck and onto his dress robes.

“You fool !” Severus hissed into Malfoy’s face. “Dumbledore wasn’t talking to you.” He pushed the tip of his dagger deeper into Malfoy’s neck. “He was talking to me.”

“Severus…..please. Think of Viviane.” Dumbledore said. Malfoy gasped, his mouth hanging open.

“You see Lucius, one flick of the wrist and you cease to be a problem for me……. forever.” Severus leaned into stare inches from Lucius face, so no one else could hear. “Hear this now Lucius for I’ll not give you a second chance. Stay away from Viviane and I.” Then Severus pulled the dagger out of Malfoy’s throat and roughly pushed him down onto the path. He leaned down and took both wands from Malfoy’s grip and hurried away, leaving Dumbledore to deal with the injured prisoner.

“They’ve gone after Viviane.” He said to Govannon and Fred. The two ran after him into the castle.


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Harry


Harry, Ron and Ginny were rushing down the stairs, when Harry saw Snape come running into the entry hall from outside, Govannon and one of the twins on his heels. Padfoot came running up from the dungeons heading for Snape and Harry saw Remus, Hermione, the other Weasley twin and Viviane speeding into the entry hall as well. The three groups met in the middle as Viviane went running into Snape’s arms, kissing him repeatedly and hugging him so hard it must have hurt. But Snape was doing the same to her.

“Severus…..oh …are you alright ?” Viviane said looking him over and hugging him again.

“Viviane, you promised not to scare me ever again.” Snape said burying his face in her hair. They held each other ignoring the assembled audience. Finally they separated.

“Ginny ! Where’s Ginny ?” Viviane askedkingking around. Ginny rushed into her Professor’s arms.

“They said …..that you….….. I’m so glad to see your ok.” Ginny said.

“We seem to be a bit of a spectacle out here. Perhaps we should move into the staff room.” Remus suggested. Everyone went into the staff room. As the door closed, Padfoot turned back into Sirius.

“Bloody hell !! “ Fred said.

“Never mind, I’ll tell you later.” George said.

“Come on, lad.” Govannon said to Fred. “Let’s help the Headmaster with that rubbish outside.” Govannon put his arm around Fred’s shoulders and they left.

“Professor” Harry said addressing Snape. “there are some students locked in the Transfiguration classroom. They were the ones that took Ginny.” Harry pulled her closer protectively.

“And we have a couple of men locked in a broom cupboard near your office, Severus.” Sirius said.

“Let’s get them together in the Headmaster’s office.” Severus said. “Harry, come with me. Remus, Sirius get your two and meet us in Dumbledore’s office. Ron, George stay with the ladies. Take them into the ball and get them a drink. And you, my love, rest. You’ve had far too much excitement, it isn’t good. We will be back presently.” He leaned down and kissed Viviane again, cupping her chin possessively. She appeared to lean into. W. When the kiss ended they looked into each others eyes and smiled.

Harry followed Snape out and lead him up the stairs. He saw Remus and Padfoot disappearing down the corridor leading to the dungeons.

“What happened outside, Professor ?” Harry asked feeling guilty for not being there. He looked over at his teacher. Snape’s jaw was clenched. He glanced at Harry, his face softened.

“Lucius Malfoy. He ambushed me outside. I was foolish enough to go after him alone. When I saw the commotion of you and Miss Granger rushing out………. I panicked, when I couldn’t find Viviane. That woman seriously impairs my judgment.” Snape said half laughing.

“You love her.” Harry said, as if that were the answer to everything.

“So I do.” Snape stopped and turned to Harry. “What went on up here ?”

Harry explained the chain of events that lead to finding Ginny and getting her back. He debated on whether to mention Draco, then thought maybe he should.

“We got Ginny back because Draco stupefied Crabbe. He hid them in the classroom. We couldn’t have gotten her back so easily without his help.” Snape thought this over and resumed walking. “I got the feeling he doesn’t want anyone to know he helped.”

“No, he wouldn’t. Don’t tell anyone else about this Harry. Make sure Ron and Ginny don’t either. Draco risked his life tonight. If any of the Death Eaters found out he worked against them …..….” Snape k hik his head. “I didn’t know he had it in him.”


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Viviane


“Ginny, I’m so glad you weren’t hurt.” Viviane said standing next to the young girl hugging her.

“I was really afraid for you. They said you were going to be taken to the Dark Lord.” Ginny said, her eyes still holding fear.

“It’s alright now. The Ministry will deal with them. I’m just thankful none of us were injured.” Viviane said looking at the boys, no young men, and Hermione standing in front of her.

“And thank you, all of you, for all you’ve done.” Viviane said as she hugged first George, then Ron. Ron’s ears turned pink and he looked a bit embarrassed. Then she hugged Hermione who was giggling at Ron.

“Well…..why don’t we get you those drinks ?” Ron said, stuttering a little. George looked at him and laughed, then opened the door to the Great Hall.

The ball was hardly half over. George’s date Katie, saw him and gave him a piece of her mind. But George talked to her and she finally seemed appeased. Ron and Hermione went over and got drinks for them all.

“Sorry it took so long, bit of a madhouse over there.” Ron said handing some punch to Ginny and Viviane. He lead them all over to a table, so Viviane could rest. The four sat at the table listening to the music , and George stood close by talking to Katie. Viviane ran the evenings events through her head, trying to sort them out. Her thoughts kept landing back on Remus. Moony. Why had he never told her ? Because she didn’t return his feelings, not the way he wanted, though there had been a time….……

Viviane finally took a drink of the punch. It had a sort of fruity, tangy flavor. Quite refreshing. She looked up to see Harry and Severus coming towards them, with the others following close behind.

“Professor ! What’s happened to your face ? It’s gone all purple.” Ginny asked alarmed.

Viviane looked back to see Harry and Severus running towards her now. Viviane stood , staring into the crowd, her eyes caught a smiling Narcissa’s, who raised her glass of punch to Viviane. By this time many of the students and faculty had noticed. Harry ran for the staff room door as Severus steered Viviane out of the Hall. Again, the huge party was gathered in the staff room, this time with Dumbledore there as well.

“It was Narcissa.” Viviane said spitting the name out. “She did this. She must have put conspectus gravidum potion in the punchbowl. Severus, I’m so sorry, now the whole school will know.” Severus was trying to calm her.

“It doesn’t matter. I love you, Viviane, and I don’t want to deny it anymore. At the start of the term, Albus, you have my permission to announce our engagement to the school.” Severus said pulling Viviane into his arms.

“Severus ………. are you sure ?” Viviane asked looking up at him. He had a broad smile on his face.

“Yes, I’m sure. And I invite all our brave heroes to join us in our chambers. I feel like celebrating !” Severus looked around at those gathered. “I’ll even overlook curfew for our younger guests. Sorry, Albus.”

“I hear nothing, beyond the invitation. We will all, of course, be there.” Dumbledore said as many heads were nodded and others just smiled.

“I’ll just inform the house elves, then. Shall I Professor ?” Fred said to Severus. Severus arched an eyebrow and told Fred in a jovial manner ‘to be quick about it’.

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Harry

As the large party was filing out of the staff room into the entry hall, Harry saw Draco coming down the stairs. Draco stopped at the bottom of the stairs looking at them with his usual sneer. Ginny started to walk towards him. Harry stopped her.

“Ginny, you can’t. I’ll have to explain later, but no one can know he helped us.” Ginny looked from Harry to Draco. Draco walked on, going back into the ball.

By the time the sizable party reached it’s destination, the house elves had already delivered a mini feast to Snape’s quarters. Snape brought in chairs from his office and classroom for his guests and some of the younger ones sat on the rug before the hearth. While everyone else was talking Harry pulled Ginny and Ron aside, over near Snape’s bed.

“I have to ask you both not to mention Draco’s involvement tonight. I’ve told Professor Snape. He said if any of the Death Eaters found out, they’d kill Draco.” Ginny raised her hand to her mouth as her wide eyes looked at Harry.

“Then why’d he do it ?” Ron asked. Good question, thought Harry.

“I don’t k Bu But he helped us, we can’t betray him.” Both Weasleys nodded at Harry.

Harry looked around at those assembled. There was himself, Ginny, Ron, Hermione, George, Katie, Fred, Angelina, Govannon, Melissae, Dumbledore, Remus, Sirius, Snape and Viviane. Dumbledore said the Ministry had already come by floo to take the prisoners, but that the offending students would be back in a few days. Harry was angry about that and Ginny looked frightened, until Snape reminded them that he was Head of Slytherin house and deciding their punishment was his responsibility. He assured Ginny they would not bother her again. Harry wasn’t sure about that, but trusted that Snape could come up with a severe enough punishment to deter them.

Each of the three smaller parties told their stories of the evenings events. Harry had to leave out anything having to do with Draco, and Snape gave him an approving look over his glass of whisky. Snape’s story was very interesting. So, Lucius Malfoy was in custody. An uncharitable thought passed through Harry’s mind that he wished Snape had killed Malfoy, but then Snape would be in Azkaban, instead of Malfoy. Harry suddenly wondered what this might mean to Draco. Harry had seen Draco bullied by his father before, would this mean Draco was safer or more vulnerable ? The third party’s story was rather short. Harry had only heard that Remus and Viviane had come up with a plan to bait the Death Eaters, but it was George and Hermione who took them out.

As the evening wore on, Harry noticed Snape was much more relaxed, talking and joking. The whiskies probably didn’t hurt. Harry was sitting next to Ginny, but she seemed preoccupied. He saw Ron and Hermione saying goodbye to their hosts and he thought maybe they should leave as well.

“Thank you two for everything.” Viviane said as she hugged and kissed each of them. Snape offered Harry his hand and shook it firmly. Nothing really needed to be said between them.

Harry took Ginny up to his dorm room, thinking they might sit on his bed and talk, and he might get to kiss her. But as they walked in, they heard Ron and Hermione in Ron’s curtained bed.

“NO !……. Hermione….. no wait ………Ooo aaahhhh…” Ron’s voice came from the bed. Harry quickly and quietly closed the door and looked down at Ginny.

“Maybe we should go to your room.” Ginny smiled at him and took his hand leading him to the 4th year girls dorm room.

“Are you the only one here over the holidays ?” Harry asked.

“Yes, everyone else went home. Hermione has stayed with me a few nights.” She said .

“I don’t think she will tonight.” He said laughing. She laughed, too. Then he looked down into Ginny’s face, lit by the single magic candle that burned over her bed. She was even more beautiful to him now, than she had been at the beginning of the evening. Her hair was loosening, as strands were falling down around her face making her appear soft and sweet. He brought his lips down to hers and kissed her lightly, then looking back into her eyes for permission. She brought her lips up to his, kissing him firmly as one of her hands went into his hair. It made him want to run his hands through her hair. She seemed to understand because she reached for her wand, said something he didn’t hear and suddenly her hair was loose, falling about her shoulders. He immediately ran both his hands through the silken red strands.

“Mmmmm, it’s so soft.” Harry said cupping her chin as he had seen Snape do to Viviane, and kissed her again, opening her mouth and caressing her tongue with his own. He continued kissing her for what may have been two minutes or twenty, he didn’t know.

“Harry, why don’t you stay here ? I think those two would like some privacy. I know I would.” She said getting up to change. Harry didn’t know what to say. He wanted to stay here with her, if fact parts of him were most insistent about it, but should he. Would Ron be angry ? Even though Ron knew Harry wouldn’t take advantage of her. He looked back up at Ginny frowning at him and realized he was thinking about it too long.

“I want to stay here with you ……. I just ….” Harry tried to explain.

“Good. Then you might as well get undressed.” She said and laughed at the look that must have crossed his face. Ginny took her things and went into the bathroom. He stood up and began removing his dress robes and laid them across a chair next to the bed. Taking off everything, except his boxers, then crawled under the covers, before she could come back out. Harry wished he at least had his pajama bottoms, if she made him too excited, there would be no hiding it with just his boxers on.

Ginny came out of the bathroom. She had on a short white nightgown. Harry could just see the hint of her dark nipples through the soft cotton. He had to look away before the sight brought on a reaction he didn’t want right now. Ginny climbed into bed next to him, lying on her side facing him. He reached over and brushed her hair from her face as she turned her head to kiss his hand. He moved towards her and kissed her. She turned onto her back, making him half lay on top of her to kiss her. As he moved to her neck she put a hand in his hair again, massaging his scalp, then tickling the back of his neck with her light touch. Harry shuddered, bringing on other reactions.

“Ginny” Harry said looking into her eyes. “tell me, if you want me to stop.” Her brow knit together as she looked up at him.

“Harry ……. I didn’t ask you to stay so …….” She was worried, he saw it. “I’m sorry.”

“No Ginny, I didn’t think .wer.were going to….. I just meant I’d like to explore you. As much as you feel comfortable with. If you want me to stop, tell me, I won’t be upset.” Ginny bit her lip and looked up into his eyes.

“Will you ……. I mean…..can I explore you, too ?” She whispered. Harry smiled.

“Yes …. but if I ask you to stop…..”

“Of course. I’d ….. like to touch you……where I did this morning.” A blush was coming to her cheek. This morning she had grabbed his hardness, when he had reacted to her kisses in his bed. He was torn. Of course, he wanted her to touch him, only he didn’t know how much it might torture him. Staying here with her he would have no possibility of relieving himself. But for the chance of caressing her breasts, kissing them, he’d bare the torment. By the look on her face, he saw he had been thinking too much again.

“Alright ….. but let me explore you first.” She smiled at him and pulled his lips down to hers as her answer.

Harry kissed her slowly, deeply, feeling her open up to him and kiss him ardently. He brought his hand over to cup her breast through her nightgown. She drew in her breath and he felt her nipple harden under his hand. He waited, running his thumb across her nipple, for her to stop him. Instead she moaned and arched up into his hand. He kissed down her neck, and finally brt hit his mouth overtop of her other breast and kissed it through the cloth, experimentally swirling his lips over it. The nipple was hardening. He put his mouth overtop of it and blew warm breath through the cloth. Ginny shuddered and drew in her breath again.

Harry put his hand up to the buttons on her nightgown. “May I ?” He asked. She paused for a moment, but then nodded, biting her lip again. “Ginny ….. it won’t upset me ….”

“No Harry…… I want you to ….” She whispered. He undid the buttons down to just past her breasts. He folded the cloth back looking at the exposed breast, pale and creamy with a few freckles, like the rest of her, the nipple a dark rose color. He took it into his mouth at once, licking it and sucking gently. Ginny had her hands in his hair again, as a soft sigh escaped her. Harry felt a throbbing in his groin, but the torment was so sweet, he didn’t want to stop. He folded back the other side and gave her other breast the same treatment.

“Oh Harry.” She said with a shuddering breath. He suddenly wondered if he had gone too far. The thought of her becoming too excited never occurred to him. The last thing he wanted to do was leave her in torment. He lifted his head looking down into her face. Her eyes were glazed, as she looked at him, her mouth open, her breath coming quickly.

“I think it’s your turn.” He told her as he lay on his back. He was a little afraid, he didn’t want to embarrass himself. Ginny buttoned a couple of the buttons on her nightgown, and turned onto her side looking down on him. Harry now felt really nervous, no one had ever touched him like this, not outside his dreams. She cuddled up next to him and he put an arm around her caressing her back. She ran her hand across his chest, stopping to make each of his nipples hard with a teasing finger. Harry gasped as she pinched one of his nipples suddenly, then she licked it and sucked it into her mouth. The sensation had brought him up to full salute, so to speak. He moaned as she lay partly on top of him to get to the other nipple, her leg going between his thighs and nudging his sac.

“Ginny ….. careful” Harry whispered.

“Did I hurt you ?” Ginny asked looking anxious.

“No, no nothing like that. It’s just ….. never mind.” Ginny looked down his body at where her knee rested, she moved it up gingerly and Harry drew in his breath. She ran her hand down his stomach reaching for the pulsing shaft in his boxers. He stopped her hand.

“Ginny ….. I don’t think I …..” Harry gulped in air taking a deep breath trying to calm himself, in vain. Ginny kissed him on the cheek and neck before whispering in his ear.

“Harry ……. let me pleasure you……..please.” She brought her head up to look in his eyes. He must have looked shocked because she laughed at him softly. “Please, Harry.” He swiftly made his decision.

“Will you let me ? Pleasure you, I mean ?” He asked. Ginny thought about it.

“I think that’s only fair.” She said finally. “You first, though. Show me how.”

Ginny helped him pull down him boxers. She stared at his now naked shaft, he wondered what she thought. She lightly ran her hand down his length, then cupped his sac gently, rolling the orbs between her fingers. Her hand went back to his shaft, touching it lightly as if it might bite her at any moment.

“It’s alright Ginny…….. you won’t hurt me.” This time she wrapped her delicate hand around his length and stroked up , pulling her fist over the head, then pushing back down. Harry groaned at the sensation.

“Does that feel good ?” She asked all innocence.

“It feels wonderful …..do it just like that. Wait….” He said sitting up on his elbows. “kiss me.”

She leaned over and kissed him and sucked gently on his tongue as she resumed her manipulation of him. It was getting harder to kiss her as he began gasping for breath. He put his hand over hers, speeding her movements, until he cried out, burying his face in her hair. He continued moving her hand, helping her to milk him. He was panting against her neck, as he felt her reach for her wand. She said a cleaning spell. Harry lay back pulling up his boxers, still trying to get his breathing back to normal.

“Was it ……. Did I do it right ?” She asked. Harry laughed. He couldn’t remember his release coming on that hard before. He pulled her down to him hugging her, and he felt her body trembling.

“Ginny, it was amazing. Let me do the same for you.” Harry said. She looked at him a little worried, but allowed him to lay her back on the bed. He unbuttoned her nightgown again to expose her breasts, licking and sucking on them as before.

“Oh….Harry … kiss me.” She said pulling his head up to her. He kissed her deeply and ran a hand down to cup her mound. Ginny froze and gave a small squeal. Harry ran his hand up and down oher her panties encouraging her to open her thighs and relax. He leaned down and took a nipple in his mouth again, swirling his tongue around it and kissing it. She was soon whimpering softly. Harry went to pull off her panties and she stiffened.

“Just with my hand, Ginny. I promise, you’ll like it.” She was biting her lip again, but helped him to remove the panties.

Harry went back to kissing her neck and sucking on her breasts to help her be less self conscious about her missing panties. He ran his hands down her legs, enjoying the feel of her skin. He then brought his hand back, dipping it into her moist folds. Spreading the moisture to her hard little button of pleasure. She gasped as his finger slowly swirled around the button, she was opening herself, tilting her hips towards him. He dipped his finger down again, circling her opening, then bringing more moisture up to pleasure her.

Ginny was moaning, working her hips in rhythm with him. Soon she was throwing her head back and calling out Harry’s name. Her body jerked repeatedly as he continued to stimulate her now very tender area, until she pulled his hand away. Stimulating her and listening to her moans had made him hard again, but ouldould keep. Right now he felt very close to Ginny and wanted to hold her in his arms. He snuggled close and buried his nose in her hair, smiling to himself as he breathed in her soft strawberry scent. Soon they were both asleep.


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Viviane

Viviane was watching Severus with his guests. She could not remember ever seeing him this relaxed around anyone but her. He was drinking more than she had ever seen him drink before, but he didn’t seem to be showing any effects. She leaned over and put her lips against his ear and whispered to him.

“Careful with the whisky, my love. You made a promise to me this morning.” She then pulled his earlobe into her mouth and bit him gently. It was so fast no one noticed, but the smoldering look he turned to her made her nipples harden under her robes.

Severus leaned over and whispered in her ear. “What did you think I meant by celebrate ?” He then nuzzled her neck briefly. Viviane looked up to see Dumbledore smiling at them, she felt herself start to blush.

“It does an old heart good to see you two so happy.” Dumbledore said to Severus and Viviane. A flash went off in Viviane’s mind.

“Albus ! That’s why you offered me this position, isn’t it ?” She asked. Severus suddenly looked interested.

“You didn’t apply for the Defense Against the Dark Arts teaching position ?” Severus asked.

“Only after the Headmaster came to see me at the Ministry.” They both turned their gaze to Dumbledore expectantly.

“Well, thank you for a lovely evening.” He said rising. “I must retire.” Dumbledore shook hands with Severus and submitted to a hug from Viviane, who whispered a ‘thank you’ in his ear before kissing his cheek. He waved good night to all as he left.

After the Headmaster left, everyone else followed suit. Severus encouraged Fred and George to take as much of the food as they could carry to Gryffindor tower. He sent down to the house elves to have the rest cleared away. Viviane was saying good night to her parents, when Severus came over to speak to her Da.

“I would like to thank you again, sir. The dagger was an invaluable gift. It saved my life tonight.” Severus said shaking Da’s hand. Her father was very pleased, she could tell because he was having trouble looking Severus in the eye. Da quickly pulled Severus into one of his all encompassing hugs. Viviane had to smile at them. They were so entirely different, but liked each other anyway. And she loved them both.

When everyone was gone, Viviane walked into Severus’ embrace. He kissed her again possessivand and ran his hand over her stomach.

“How are you feeling ?” Severus asked with his hand still splayed across her tummy. “I was worried about all the strain of the nights events.”

“I’m fine. I haven’t even cried this evening.” Viviane said.

“Good. Come sit over here. I have something for you.” He lead her over to one of the leather armchairs by the fire. Viviane was very curious. What could he have ?

Severus went over to his dresser, opened the top drawer and took out a small box wrapped in green with a gold bow. He brought it over and gave it to her, sitting on the ottoman as he had done that morning.

Viviane looked at him questioningly. His face gave away nothing. She slowly unwrapped the package. Inside was a deep green velvet box. Her fingers beginning to shake, she opened the box and gasped. Inside was a ring. The most beautiful ring she had ever seen. It was a delicate filigree, with a good size square cut emerald held in place by the filigree webbing across it in an uninterrupted pattern, and a diamond set on either side of the emerald.

Severus took the box back. He knelt down in front of her and took her hand.

“Viviane…… I ask you to wear this ring, as a symbol of my promise. My promise to be your companion in life, to be your lover, to be your partner in raising our children, to be your husband.” She looked at him through tear filled eyes as he took the ring out of the box and placed it on her trembling hand. He looked up at her expectantly. She didn’t trust her voice at the moment and could only mouth the words ‘I love you’ as she brought her hand to his cheek. He sat up and hugged her.

“You make me truly happy, Viviane.” He whispered in her ear. She hugged him to her tightly.

“Blast it, Severus !! I hadn’t cried all evening ! “ She said laughing. He laughed too, then captured her lips and kissed her deeply. It seemed as though he were trying to pour all his love into this one kiss and Viviane did the same. When they finally pulled apart, Severus sat back on the ottoman and held her hand lookingthe the ring.

“Do you like it ?” He asked not looking at her.

“It’s beautiful. I’ve never seen anything so beautiful.” Then she caught on to something. “You designed this ring, as well as the necklace, didn’t you ?” He looked up and nodded. “I think you missed your calling.”

Severus held the ring up to show her. “The emerald represents me, the gold you, since you have captured me completely.” She smiled at him. Who would have known he was such a romantic at heart ? A funny thought came to her mind.

“Slytherin & Gold.” She said. He laughed.

“Yes, I suppose so. We can add more diamonds as we have more children.” He said. Viviane arched her brow at him.

“Let’s have these two first before we start talking about more, shall we ?” She said. He smiled, but it was a devilish smile. She looked at him hungrily.

“I seem to remember a promise I made to you.” Severus said standing and holding his hand out to her. She took his hand and stood. He lead her to the bedside. She expected him to use his wand to undress them quickly, but he took both their wands and set them on the bedside table.

“You looked so lovely tonight, you nearly drove me mad with jealousy.” He said as he nuzzled and kissed her neck. He took off her lapis necklace and set it on the table, kissing the top of each breast above her dress.

Severus ran his hands over her body, enjoying the feel of it through the dress. Then he helped her to remove the dress, laying it aside.

“You are not wearing a corset ?” He asked a little shocked.

“No, I can’t stand to have anything press on my stomach anymore.”

“Not even a maternity corset ?” He said running his hands over her hips and tummy. She shook her head.

“I ordered one and tried it. I had to change out of it halfway through the day.” She said. Severus was running his hands over and under her breasts, deep in thought.

“Won’t that get very uncomfortable as you progress ?” He asked looking worried.

“It might. I don’t know, I’ve never been pregnant before.” She said with a smirk. She wanted to get him back to the business at hand, so she began removing his clothing, carefully peeling off each layer. He stood looking down at her with that irresistible smirk. He knew how much she liked revealing his body slowly, running her hands over the newly exposed skin. When she went to remove his boxers, he stopped her. He helped her to remove the rest of her clothing and brought her onto the bed.

Severus went slowly, running his hands over Viviane’s body. She felt he was taking slow, thorough possession of her. She felt her body beginning to relax and then hum with excitement. She kept catching glimpses of the ring on her finger as she touched him, reminding her of his love for her, making her want him even more.

Viviane started to tremble, when she felt Severus’ hair tickle her, as he brushed his lips along her neck, then down to her breasts and belly. He ran his hand down her hip and leg, then bringing it back up to cup her mound. She whimpered and push her hips up into his hand. Then he was kissing her again, deeper and with more urgency. Viviane pushed him up gently, getting him to lie on his back. She removed his boxers, then she ran her hands over him in the same slow thorough fashion he had touched her. Touching every part of him, claiming him as her own. She looked back into his eyes, where she saw his level of excitement was as high as her own. She crawled overtop of him, staying raised up on her knees, so her belly wasn’t resting on him. She leaned down and kissed him, sweet shallow kisses, teasing him with her lips, until he groaned and pulled her head down, so he could capture her lips again.

Viviane moved down him so her center was positioned over his quivering length. She wriggled on top of him, watching his nostrils flare and his mouth open slightly. Severus rubbed her hips and thighs encouragingly, so she raised up and he held his shaft in position. She moved back down slowly, they had never done this outside of their dreams, and it felt very different. When she had finally taken him all the way in, she sat still for a moment or so, needing time to adjust to his size. He ran his hands over her breasts, lifting and kneading them, pinching her nipples playfully. Then his hand moved down to tease her pleasure nub. She gasped at the sensation. In this position she was more exposed and open than she would usually be. Severus noticed her reaction, so kept his touch feather light, making her begin to grind her hips on him in little circles. She could already feel the heat infusing her body, and felt her lips tingle and pulse in time with her rapid heartbeat. She raised up slightly to allow him room to move, and he took full advantage, drawing back, then sheathing himself again, smoothly over and over. She began to gasp and throw her head back whispering his name, as her whole body convulsed with the intensity of her release. She felt him speed his thrusts working himself deeper into her, his hands on her hips the steady her. Then a groan came from deep within him and he pulled her all the way down onto him as his head snapped back in his release.

Still panting, Severus helped Viviane to lie down on the bed next to him. She clung to his side with his arm around her, listening as his breathing slowly went back to normal. The coldness of the room was seeping into her now and she shivered. Severus muttered a cleaning charm for each of them, then they crawled under the covers, happy and sated. Viviane held Severus close listening to his heart slow and his breathing deepen. She looked forward to a lifetime of encounters such as this.

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