There's No Place Like Hogwarts *COMPLETE*

There’s No Place Like Hogwarts

Author’s Note: This is neither HBP nor DH compliant. If you don’t like that don’t read. Also Hermione and Severus, as well as other characters will be OOC. Again if you don’t like that don’t read. Flames and rude reviews will be deleted. Enjoy the fic.

Chapter 18- Cambodia Part 2

Hermione and Severus moved through the market place. Though Hermione had traveled since graduating from Hogwarts, she had never seen a market place like this one. Tourists and locals alike moving from vender to vender. Food venders, clothing venders, just about everything there was to sell was at the market.

“Oh Severus this is beautiful,” Hermione said.

Severus just smiled as Hermione held up a piece of rose colored silk. The fabric had stars and lilies embroidered in silver and gold thread. He moved up behind her and examined the fabric as well.

“What would you do with that?” Severus asked.

“I could have it made into a dress or something like that. What do you think?” She replied.

“I think you would look beautiful in this,” He smiled.

With a bright smile of her own, Hermione bought enough of the fabric to make an evening gown. The two continued through the market place. Hermione also bought a cute blue and red blanket for James and a new tea set for Minerva and Albus.

Severus was glad Hermione was paying more attention to the market and it’s going on than she was to him. As they moved from vender to vender, he made discreet purchases of his own. Donavon had told Severus about a place on the temple grounds that would set the mood perfectly for what Severus was planning in his head.

“Severus, I’m getting a little hungry,” Hermione said as she moved to his side, holding several bags.

“Well, we could eat here or return to the temple,” Severus suggested.

“I’d like to eat at the temple. I’m feeling a little tired too,” She stated sheepishly.

Severus just nodded. “Then let’s go back, get lunch and grab a nap,”

Hermione nodded as well. Once they found a secluded alley to shrink their bags, the couple headed back to the temple. Donavon joined them for a light lunch. He and Severus shared looks that Hermione missed.

“You still plan on asking her?” Donavon whispered.

“Yes. I just hope she says yes,” Severus answered.

“She will,” Donavon smiled.

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Severus lay on his side just watching Hermione sleep. She looked even more beautiful in sleep. Before laying down, she had pulled her waist length chestnut hair into a French braid. The braid was beginning to come undone and a few locks were brushing her cheek.

He gently brushed the locks away, tucking them behind her ear. ‘She’s so beautiful and so important to me. How did I get so lucky to have her come into my life?’

“Hmm. Hi,” Hermione said as she opened her eyes.

“Hi. How did you sleep?” Severus asked.

“I slept good. You?” She answered.

“Like a rock. Come on, let’s get a shower then dress for dinner. I have something special planned for us,” He smiled.

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Hermione stumbled slightly as she clutched Severus’ hand. “Careful now. Just a little further,” Severus said.

“Severus, when can I take off this blindfold? Where are we going anyway?” Hermione asked.

Severus just chuckled. As he led her to the place he picked, he couldn’t help but admire her outfit. She was wearing the robes Pansy and Minerva helped her pick out. He thought she looked beautiful. Her hair was once more in a French braid.

“Okay love, you can remove the blindfold,” He smiled.

Hermione did so. Her eyes went wide as she gasped. “Oh my goodness. Severus what is all this?”

Before her was a candle lit picnic dinner. A bottle of her favorite wine, cheeses, meats, fruits, and desserts were arranged on a blue blanket. They were in a garden with a fountain nearby and flowers all around them.

“Your dinner awaits milady,” He bowed.

Hermione and Severus sat on the blanket and began eating. As they ate, they talked about everything, yet nothing at all. The weather, potions, music, and books. As the sun began to set, Severus moved so he was kneeling in front of her.

“Hermione, this last year has been the most wonderful year of my life. I know we had a few problems, but that has only made our relationship stronger,”

“I agree Severus,”

“My love, I love you so much. Since you’ve come into my life, I feel I’ve found my purpose in life. I don’t know what my life would be like if I didn’t have you with me,” Severus then reached into his pocket. “Hermione, will you become my wife?”

Hermione placed her right hand over her heart. In a red velvet box was a platinum ring. The center stone was a beautiful on and a half carat blue diamond. Tearfully she met Severus’s eyes. “Oh Severus. Yes! Yes a million times yes! I’ll be your wife!”

Severus slid the ring onto her finger then pulled her to him and kissed her. Hermione dug her fingers into his hair, eagerly returning the kiss. With a flick of his wrist, the blanket was cleared of their dinner. Severus gently eased Hermione down onto the blanket. Under a star filled sky, the celebrated their engagement by physically showing their commitment to each other.

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When the couple made their announcement to the monks, they were given well wishes. Immediately the head priest offered to perform the wedding. “When do you want to get married Hermione?” Severus asked two weeks after proposing.

“How soon can we get our friends here?” Hermione beamed.

Severus sent word to their friends. All of them would be arriving in a week. The monks immediately got to work on the preparations. The second Narcissa, Minerva, Pansy, and Ginny arrived; the five women went in search of Hermione’s wedding dress.

The men in turn took Severus to find Buddhist wedding robes. Severus and Hermione decided they would sleep in separate rooms. Hermione stayed in their room while Severus used a room down the hall.

Everything was going perfectly. The day before the wedding found Hermione sitting in the courtyard. Donavon walked over and sat down beside her as she admired the lush gardens of the temple.

“How are you Hermione?” Donavon asked.

“I feel complete. Before we came here, I realized that Severus was the only man for me. Now, in less than twenty four hours he will become my husband,” Hermione sighed.

Donavon smiled. “I’m glad Severus has found happiness,”

Hermione nodded in agreement. “Donavon, how did you become a monk?”

Donavon chuckled. “Well, Severus and I were classmates at Hogwarts. Even though I was in Slytherin, I didn’t hold to their ideas. Back then, Voldemort was building his army. I knew I wanted no part of the war. I felt lost.

“Severus was my confidant in those days. Unlike the others, he never judged me nor I him. Once I graduated I left England. Eventually I found my way here. The monks took me in and granted me sanctuary. Almost immediately I knew I had found my place in this world,”

“Don’t you miss…I mean didn’t you…” Hermione stuttered.

“If you’re asking about sex, I was a virgin. Yes I enjoyed looking at ladies, and still notice a beautiful lady, but like I said, I was different,” Donavon answered.

“Didn’t you ever want a family?” She questioned.

“I have a family Hermione. The other monks are my brothers. I’m happy here, this is where I belong,” He smiled.

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The day of the wedding was perfect. Hermione looked like a princess. The ceremony was simple yet elegant. Perfect for Hermione and Severus. There in the courtyard of the temple, in front of their friends and the monks, Hermione and Severus became husband and wife. After the ceremony, a quiet feast was held for the newlyweds.

“Oh Hermione, you look so beautiful,” Minerva said tearfully as she hugged Hermione.

“Thank you. Severus and I are just glad you and Albus could be here,” Hermione replied as she returned the hug.

“We wouldn’t miss this for anything,” Minerva beamed.

Severus stood with Albus and Lucius. He smiled as he watched Hermione with Minerva and Narcissa. “So, how does it feel to join the marriage club?” Lucius teased.

“Like it’s the best choice I ever made,” Severus answered.

“It’s nice to have a lovely lady to come home to every night,” Albus nodded.

Severus was about to comment when he saw it. He started laughing. “What’s so funny?” Lucius asked.

“I think Hermione’s revenge just went into effect. I saw her slip that potion she brewed into Narcissa’s drink,”

Severus replied.

“Yes! It’s about time,” Lucius grinned rubbing his hands together. Albus and Severus just started laughing.

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Hermione stood in the bathroom as she combed her hair. She and Severus were staying at the temple another week. On July 1st, they were heading for Australia for a month. When they returned to Hogwarts, Lucius and Narcissa were throwing them a real wedding reception.

With one last sweep of her brush, she was ready. Taking off the silk robe and hanging it on the door, she took a deep breath. She entered the bedroom and found Severus laying on the bed waiting for her.

“Well, what do you think husband?” She asked huskily.

“Wow,” Was all Severus could say. Hermione did a little twirl. “I think you are the sexiest woman I have ever seen,”

Hermione smiled as she moved toward the bed. The purple silk negligee shimmering as she moved. The moonlight and firelight reflected off the silk and her skin. Severus swore he was looking at the siren coming to life in his wife.

“What spell do you have me under witch?” He whispered as she straddled him.

“Love,” She stated.

Severus slid his arms around her as he kissed her. Hermione moaned as Severus rolled them over. The feel of her negligee and her husband against her skin left Hermione feeling like she was on fire.

She gasped as Severus sat up and pulled the negligee over her head, his boxers soon followed. Yes he wanted to take it slow, but he couldn’t. Seeing her in her wedding gown and then the negligee was too much for him.

“Oh Severus,” She moaned as he entered her in one strong thrust.

“Gods Hermione. So good,” he gasped, feeling her tight walls clutching him.

Instead of letting Severus take control, Hermione decided it was her turn. Catching him off guard, she rolled them over so that she was now on top. Sitting up, she began moving over him sensually. Severus tossed his head against the pillow just letting his wife take over. As much as he liked being in control, he equally liked it when Hermione took control as well.

“Yesss. That’s it my wife. Take what’s yours,”

“Severus. Keep moving with me,”

Reaching up, Severus began massaging her breasts. Hermione’s head fell back as she let out a hoarse cry. Severus sat up and attached his mouth to her neck. She wrapped her arms around him as they began moving faster and faster.

Severus tossed Hermione onto her back and began pounding into her. He growled as he felt her nails raking his back. Yes she began as the aggressor, but now Severus had turned the tables on her.

“Severus…don’t stop! Oh yesss!” Hermione cried.

“I can’t hold back. Aaahhh! HERMIONE!” Severus roared.

“ YES! SEVERUS!” Hermione echoed.

They collapsed in each other’s arms. Slowly, Severus rolled off Hermione and pulled her into his arms. Hermione sighed cuddling as close to her husband as she could.

“I can’t believe we did it,” She chuckled.

“I know what you mean. So, once we get back to Hogwarts, where do we go?” He asked.

“We go forward my love. We continue to research and brew potions together as planned. We live our lives,” She answered.

Severus couldn’t argue with that. He leaned down and kissed her. Whatever curveballs life threw at them, they would face it together.

T.B.C