Life is a Strange Thing Indeed

Life is a Strange Thing Indeed

Disclaimer: I don’t own any Harry Potter characters. Sure wish I did though. This story is for fun only.

Summary: It’s been 6 years since Hermione Granger has seen her friends from Hogwarts or even set foot in England. Suddenly she finds herself being called back home by the one person who she tried so hard in vain to run away from and forget. Will her past feelings interfere with her sense of duty? Read and find out.

Chapter 17- Sunday Dinner at Aunt Petunia\'s

It had four days since Hermione had found out the truth about Erin Jacobs. Her and Severus had immediately told Albus, Remus and Harry. Then two days after she found out, Erin sent a reply to the note Hermione had sent. While Hermione replied to the letter, she had to steady her hand. It was now Sunday afternoon.

Hermione, Severus and Remus were going with Harry to have dinner with his Aunt Petunia. They were leaving within the hour. Hermione was standing on her balcony watching the lake when she felt a hand on her shoulder.

“Aahh!” she squealed.

“Woohh! Sorry Hermione. The door was open. I didn’t mean to scare you.” Sam said as he raised his hands in a surrender motion.

“No, it’s okay. I’ve just had a lot of things on my mind. I mean we go in there in a week. I’m just a bit tense right now. What are you doing here anyway?” Hermione asked.

“I just wanted to see if I could escort you to dinner.” Sam answered.

“Oh damnit! I didn’t tell you. I’m so sorry. Harry’s Aunt Petunia has invited Harry, Remus Severus and me to dinner tonight. I’m waiting on Severus right now. I’m sorry. I could have sworn I told you.” Hermione apologized.

“Oh. Well, maybe tomorrow night then. Have fun then. And be careful.” Sam said as he turned and walked out of the room.

Five minutes later Severus appeared. The couple then headed down to the main hall where they met up with Harry and Remus. The four then walked to the gates and apparated to his aunt’s. They appeared in an alley a few blocks from her house. Harry led the way. Once on the porch he rang the door bell.

“Hello. I’m glad you and your friends could make it Harry. Please, come in.” Petunia greeted as she opened the door.

Petunia led them into the living room where she had tea set up. Severus, Hermione and Remus sat on the couch while Petunia and Harry sat on the love seat. After she served them Petunia spoke.

“I bet you’re wondering why I left Vernon huh?” Petunia asked.

“I was a little curious.” Harry answered.

“I left because I found out the truth about not only myself but Lily too. You see, Lily and I were adopted by the Evans. Our real parents were a witch and wizard. I only found out during your last year at Hogwarts. That was also the year I received my powers.” Petunia said.

“Powers? What powers?” Harry asked.

“It seemed that, well according to the magically delayed letter I received, my real mother magically bound my powers when I was born. She did it to protect me and Lily. Why she didn’t bind Lily’s I don’t know. Anyway, the bind wore off because my birth mother died. When I found out, I used the owl that brought the letter to send one of my own, plus the letter I received to your Headmaster.

“Two days later Albus Dumbledore showed up while Vernon was at work. He said that he knew my parents and about the bind on my powers. He took me to get a wand and explained that as the last of my family, all money and possessions were now mine. Not a month later I filed for a divorce from Vernon. It became final the summer you graduated.” Petunia explained.

Everyone sat in shock. Especially Harry. He couldn’t believe that his aunt was in fact a witch, and a pure-blood at that. The silence wore on until a bell in the kitchen went off.

“Oh, that must be Alya. I guess dinner’s ready.” Petunia said.

“Alya?” Hermione asked.

“Yes, my house elf.” Petunia answered.

Everyone followed her in shock to the kitchen. They sat down and began dinner in silence. It was Remus who broke the tense silence that hung over the table.

“You said your real parents were a witch and wizard. What were their names?” Remus asked.

“My mother was Mina Caulfield and my father was Maxfield Kensington.” Petunia answered.

Severus and Remus froze.

“Did you say Mina Caulfield and Maxfield Kensington?” Severus asked.

“Yes. Why?” Petunia answered.

“No wonder Lily was so gifted. Mina and Maxfield Kensington were two of the most gifted wizard and witch in the 20th century.” Severus answered.

Dinner continued on with Petunia explaining how she finally mastered her powers with the help of Albus and a few others, Harry asking questions about his true family and Severus and Remus explaining what they knew about the Kensington family.

“So, is that why you left Vernon?” Harry asked as they sat in the sitting room eating dessert.

“Yes, but also because I was afraid he would hurt me.” Petunia answered.

“I wish you would have told me sooner. I would have helped you.” Harry said.

“I had to learn on my own Harry. I know I haven’t been there when you really needed me, but I would like to make it up to you. Do you think you could give me another chance?” Petunia asked.

“I would like that.” Harry said with a smile.

“So, how did Vernon and your son react to the news?” Remus asked.

“Vernon was furious. Of course I told him after I had learned to defend myself. He accused me of being involved with witches and wizards all along. He tried to attack me but I was ready and put him a full body bind. Dudley was scared of me. When I pulled out my wand he ran and hid.” Petunia answered.

They spent the rest of the evening just talking. Petunia shared with them tales of the journeys she went on while trying to find out about her family, showed them pictures she found of Lily and James, pictures from her journeys and even the few she had of Harry as a child. All too soon the evening came to an end.

“I hate to do this, but we do have classes in the morning and Hermione has to start working on that plan.” Severus said.

“You mean, about stopping Draco Malfoy?” Petunia asked.

“How did you know?” Harry asked.

“Albus. It seems, my greatest strength is potion making, charms and transfiguration. If you need help, especially with dealing with Samuel Peterson or Erin Jacobs, just send word and I’ll be there.” Petunia answered.

“Thanks. I may need that help.” Hermione replied with a smile.

Petunia smiled. They said good bye, after promising to stay in touch, then they returned to Hogwarts. Once back everyone retired for the night. Severus pulled Hermione with him as he headed for his chambers. They entered his chambers and headed straight for the bathroom. Severus used his wand to start them a bath. As the tub filled they slowly removed each other’s clothes. Once the tub was ready they climbed in.

“Mmmm. This feels good.” Hermione sighed as she rested against his chest and let the hot water relax her muscles.

“I agree.” Severus whispered as he began kissing along her jaw and neck.

Hermione immediately melted against him. Slowly and gently his hands began massaging her body, while his lips left trails across her neck and shoulders. Hermione turned her head and captured his lips with hers. Severus wrapped his arms around her and moved her, so she was straddling his waist.

“Severus?” she asked when they pulled away.

“Yes?” he replied.

“Let’s have a baby.” she said.

Severus just stared at her for a moment, then his face broke into a huge grin.

“You mean it? You want to have a baby?” he asked.

“Yes.” she answered with a smile.

Severus held her tightly to him and got to his feet. He then carried her from the bathroom to his bedroom where he gently laid her on the bed. With a flick of his wrist, both were dry and a dozen candles lit the room.

“I love you.” he whispered as he kissed her.

Hermione sighed at the feel of his body over hers. Slowly his hands began to wander along her body. He felt her react to his every touch. Hermione too was mapping courses of her own along his body.

Just as his hand reached between her legs, so did hers. Both began to pleasure each other. Severus was on fire at the feel of his member wrapped in her soft hand. Hermione writhed beneath him as he slowly and gently thrust two fingers inside her.

“Oh Severus.”

“My darling Hermione.”

Within minutes both were coming. Moaning each other’s name. Even after they had reached their peak, they still continued to pleasure each other.

“When do you want...ohhhh Severus...to get...mmmmm...married?” she asked.

“As soon as...Hermione...as your...Merlin’s beard...mission is done.” he answered

Hermione took his member and slowly led it to her wet entrance. Severus stared into her lust filled brown eyes and slowly entered her. Inch by inch he slid, till he was buried to the hilt.

“Gods above you feel so good.” she moaned.

“So do you.” he sighed.

Slowly they began to move as one. This time was different. It felt as if they could anticipate each others move before they made it. This time was beyond magical. Severus ever so slowly kissed her. Their lips and tongue barely touching each other. Their bodies moving as one. All this, along with the romantic glow of the candles seemed to heighten their senses.

“Oh Severus. I love you.” she moaned as he began to move just a little faster.

“And I you. You’re mine.” he growled.

“No one else. Mine.”

“Yours. Only yours.”

Hermione wrapped her legs tightly around him as his thrusts became harder and faster.

“Do you feel me? Feel me hard and deep inside you?

“Yes. Oh yes.”

“What do you want?”

“Make me come Severus. Oh fill me.”

“Do you want to conceive my baby? Feel it grow inside you?

“Oh Merlin yes. I want your child.”

“Come for me. Let me feel you.”

“Oh yesss.”

“Hermione!”

“Severus!”

They clung to each other as their joined orgasm racked their bodies. They curled up in each others arms as Severus extinguished the candles. Hermione sighed contentedly as he held her close and tight.

“That was amazing.” she whispered.

“Yes it was my dear.” he whispered back.

Within minutes both were sound asleep. Dreaming of their future together.

T.B.C