I Will Remember You

Chapter 13

Well, as usual, it had taken me a lot longer to update then I had planned on. However, I must again assure you that I will NOT abandon this fic. I have been writing, just not typing. I rather hate typing. I need to get one of those voice recognition software things to do it for me. Then I could update more often. My other problem is that I sign on with every intention of updating, and thestarstart reading fics that I have been owinowing. But I made myself promise that I was going to get a few chapters up today. We are getting to the good stuff now, so the chapters will be longer with more point to them now. I have decided that I will have some graphic love making in a later chapter or two (or more), and the really bad(good) stuff will be posted on adultfanfiction, however, they will not be scenes that are so crucial to the story that if you choose not to read them, that you will miss anything. Those of you who are of age and do choose to read them will hopefully enjoy them. Anyway, as you can see, I am now listed as elvenprincess2 thanks to the new updates ff.net has made. I may change my user name entirely, and if I do so, i will let you know. On witht he story.

Hogsmede was strangely empty without all the students Hermione was used to. Severus noticed Hermione's tension, and he tightend his hand around hers before leading her into Gladrags Wizard Wear. He strode up to the counter with her and spoke to the aging wizard behind the counter. "The lady will require some new robes. She needs 3 sets of Gryffindor work robes, and two sets of dress robes, one in gold, the other in forest green. She will also require a light black cloak, a heavy black cloak, a light gold cloak, and a heavy green one. Hermione, love, I will not even pretend to know what undergarments you would like. Pick out whatever you l" He" Hermione was slightly miffed that he had spoken for her when she was perfectly capable, but she let it "Se "Severus, dear, How exactly do you expect me to pay for all of this? I have the money my parents left me, but still..." "I have already taken care of that." "HOW?! You have been in the shop no longer than I have!" "Love, I have an account at every store in Hogsmede. Anything we purchase today will come directly out of my vault at Gringotnd bnd be sent to my rooms." "Severus, I cannot ask you to pay for all of this." "You didn't ask, I offered. It would shame me if you refused now." " Urgh, alright! You purebloods and your honor! You will let me buy our lunch then, and I will pay for my books." "Very well." Severus finished up with the shopkeeper and then led Hermione out to the bookstore.

Severus watched as hermione went straight for the Transfiguration section and started browsing through all the books on Animagic. He made his way to the section for healing potions. After a half an hour or so, both had a huge armful of books, but true to his word he allowed her to pay for her own. Afterall, he could always slip the money back into her vault later. Rather than risk sending books by Floo, they shrunk them and paced them in their pockets. "Hermione, do you mind if we go into the Quidditch shop before lunch?" "Argh! You are just as bad as Harry and Ron! Fine. We can go in there, but promise me we wont be in there for hours." "I promise. I just need to pick up some broomstick polish and a new pair of flying gloves. You may want to pick up a pair for yourself." "WHY? What do I need flying gloves for?" "According to Albus, you have not mastered flying very well. I am working it into your study cirriculum." "But I don't have a broom!" "I have a few spares that you may choose from." "Oh fine! If I fall and break my neck, it is on your head!" "Very well darling. Get a pair of flying gloves, and good flying trousers, unless you want to wear those muggle jeans of yours." "No, I will get a proper pair from the shop. Let's get this overwith."

They exited the Quidditch shop 20 minutes later. To spite him, she bought a pair of flying trousers woven from leather strips, red and gold leather strips, and a pair of Gryffindor flying gloves. Then they entered the Three Broomsticks. Rosmerta came to their table, and was rather taken aback to see Severus with Hermione, but when she actually heard Severus laugh, all her fears put put to rest. She had not heard Severus laugh in the entire time she had known him, which was a long time. She had been a 4th year Hufflepuff when Severus came to Hogwarts. She had always known him to be a rather sullen boy and was glad to see that he had found some happiness. "Hello Severus, Hermione. What can I get for you two today?" "Hello Rosmerta. I will take my usual. Hermione, love, What would you like?" "I'll take a bowl of your potato leak soup and a toasted cheese sandwich." "Sure thing Hermione, dear." A small smile broke across Severus' face. "What is so funny, Sev?" "You will see when lunch gets here." Hermione and Severus talked about this and that until Rosmerta reappeared. On her tray was Hermione's lunch, and another just like it. "That is your usual? It is my favorite too." "I have been ordering this same thing here since I was a Hogwarts student, when Rosmerta's mother owned the place." They ate together. making small talk and such and had just finished their dessert when they heard the whistle if the Hogwarts Express in the distance. "Well I guess this is it. Showtime." "Don't worry, love. If you don't want to tell them about us, you don't have to." "Yes I do. I love you and am proud to be with you. It is going to be telling them that I am sick that will be the hardest." "It will be alright. Come to my quarters after the feast. Draco will be joining us for a nightcap and for my explination of our relationship. He needs to know things like this because of his delicate position." "Alright. I will tell Harry, Ron, Ginny and Neville on the coach. They'll be giving you glares throughout the feast." "I think I can handle a few death glares from some adolescent Gryffindors." Hermione giggled only to be silenced by a quick, chaste kiss on the lips. She came out of her reverie to find Severus gone and the train pulling in.

End of Chapter 13