To Love a Malfoy

Chapter 18 *** Severus nodded. He made a mental note to write to his deputy headmistress once he was settled as he and Hermione made their way out of the room and into the hall.*** �Here are your rooms Miss Granger. If there is any trouble with them don�t hesitate to call upon a house elf or I�m just across the hall if you have need of me.� Severus said as he opened a door to a suite of rooms just as a decadent as Harry�s and Lucius� rooms. Hermione stepped over the threshold and stopped in wonder. The anteroom was done in blues and grays like the ocean on a stormy day. Severus watched Hermione walk around her rooms and wished she saw him like she saw what was around her always. Severus shook his head as Hermione turned back towards him. �Is all to your liking?� Severus asked with a raised brow. He noticed how Hermione wouldn�t quite meet his eyes but he filed it away for a later day. �Yes, yes I believe it will do quite nicely. Thank you Professor. Uh�Will you give my thanks to Lucius? I know he didn�t have to let me stay but I appreciate it.� Hermione didn�t look at her old Professor turned Headmaster. �Call me Severus, Miss Granger. I am no longer your professor.� Severus said with utmost seriousness. Hermione�s head snapped up to look at her one-time professor. Severus noted how she seemed to think that over thoroughly before seeming to reach a decision. �Only if you call me Hermione, Prof�uh�I mean Severus.� Severus noticed the blush creep into her cheeks. �Like I said Hermione if you need anything call a house elf or I�m right across the hall.� He bowed before making his way to his own rooms. Hermione closed the door behind him. She wandered around her suite looking at everything at once. She sighed as she realized she would need to Floo Molly for her things. Hermione collapsed into an overstuffed armchair sobbing uncontrollably. She didn�t think she had many tears left after all the crying she�d done less than half an hour before. **Across the Hall** Severus was wondering how he had come to view a former student as more than a former student. �She was supposed to be marrying Weasley and having a family. Now she�s here in a house with two ex-Death Eaters of her own volition though with Harry here she has nothing to fear from anyone who would do her harm. Gods she�s beautiful.� Author�s Note: I know I haven�t updated in awhile but between the start of my college classes, my daughter, and me actually being able to sleep I haven�t had a chance to work on the chapters. I�m starting to hit a slight snag on this story if anyone has any suggestions they would like to offer title all emails with �Malfoy Ideas�, my email address is angelreneeATirishnationDOTcom�thank you all in advance�Dragon PS See profile for further information.