Love's Journeys *COMPLETE*

Chapter 18- A Lazy Sunday and an Attack


Severus and Hermione awoke late on Sunday morning. Severus turned onto his side and watched his beautiful wife sleeping in his arms. ‘Thank god she’s alive and back in my arms.’ Severus thought as he leaned over and gently kissed her.


“Hmmm. What a way to wake up.” Hermione sighed as her eyes opened to the sight of her husband leaning over her smiling.


“And what a beautiful thing to wake up to.” Severus whispered as he kissed her gently.


They slowly got out of bed and headed for the shower. The warming jets of water washed over their bodies; cleansing them of their lovemaking from the night before. Hermione turned to face Severus. She reached up and using his ebony hair pulled his face down to hers. Their lips came together in a loving kiss. Severus wrapped his arms around her waist holding her tightly to his lean body. Slowly Hermione’s hands slid from his hair, down his shoulders, across his strong chest and down to take hold of his hardening cock.


“Oh Hermione.” Severus sighed as she slowly pumped her tiny hand up and down him.


“Seems someone else seems to be awake as well.” Hermione whispered seductively as she nibbled on his ear.


Severus’s hands began to map out a path along her body. Massaging her ample breasts, down her waist and slowly he let his fingers play with the soft golden curls that covered her treasures that belonged to him and only him.


“Hmmm. Severus.” Hermione moaned as she began arching her hips toward his fingers.


Severus lowered his lips to her breast while he slid two fingers slowly into her. Hearing Hermione’s sighs, moans and groans of pleasure caused his dick to grow harder in her tiny hand. Finally Severus couldn’t wait any long. Swiftly he removed his fingers from her and pushed her up against the tile wall.


“Do you want me Hermione?” he whispered as his lips slid down her jaw and neck.


“Oh god. Yes. I want you now. Please.” She moaned as her fingers tangled in his hair.


That was all the invitation he needed. He lifted her legs so that they locked around his waist. He captured her swollen lips in a soul searing kiss while his hard length slid deep into her wet pussy. Both moaned loudly. Severus was glad the silencing charm was still in effect. He really didn’t need the entire castle to hear them. Slowly they began to move as one. Hermione’s hands slid to his shoulders while her legs tightened their hold around his waist.


“Hermione. You are such a little minx. My little…Gryffindor…minx.” He growled as he felt her muscles clench him tightly in her.


“Oh god. I love the…way your…hard cock…feels buried…deep in me.” She sighed as she tossed her head back in pleasure.


Severus began to rock his hips against hers faster and harder. Hermione tightened her hold on him, wanting to get as much pleasure from him as she could. Her fingers raked down his back. He knew he was going to be sore, but oh was it worth it.


“I’m so close Severus. Harder…right there…Severus!”


“Me too my love. Oh god…let it go Hermione…come with me Hermione!”


“HERMIONE!”


“SEVERUS!”


They stayed in each other’s embrace softly kissing, trying to regain their breath. Slowly she slid down his body as they cleaned up and returned to the bedroom to get dressed.


“Hermione, I need to talk to you.” Severus said.


“You want to know if I have any ideas on how I could be better protected.” Hermione replied.


“Yeah.” Severus nodded.


“I don’t know. It seems that no matter what we do Malfoy is one step ahead of us. I have no ideas. And that’s what scares me.” Hermione sighed as she dropped down onto the couch.


Severus knelt in front of her and took her hands in his. “We will find a way. Once Harry finds the book and the wand we will be able to make a better plan. And hopefully find a better way to protect you as well.” He kissed her temple softly.


“I love you Severus.” Hermione whispered as she wrapped her arms around his neck.


“I love you too Hermione.” Severus whispered back as he held her tightly.


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At the Malfoy Manor Draco was planning his next move. “Now, here’s what we will do. There is a Quidditch match next weekend. I have no doubt that Snape will keep the little mudblood at his side the entire time.” Draco started.


“Why would Snape be with her?” Pansy questioned, confused.


“You mean you haven’t figured it out? Snape and Granger are fucking each other. Back in December she was pregnant but I took care of that. It’s quite fitting actually; the traitor and the mudblood. If we can kill them both together, that just makes our lives all the better.” Draco answered.


“So what do we do?” Goyle asked.


“At the Quidditch match you three will distract Snape while I get Granger. Once I have her I’ll signal to you. Then you three will come to me and we’ll get out of there.” Draco instructed.


“How will we get close enough? I mean, there are Aurors and members of the Order not to mention her friends and the professors around them at all times.” Pansy added.


“That’s in the castle. The spell won’t work in a huge crowd like a Quidditch match. It will be perfect.” Draco said as an evil smile formed on his face. ‘Soon, Granger’s blood will spill out of her lifeless body and the traitor will watch as his precious Hermione dies before him.’ Draco though wickedly.


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Hermione spent the remainder of Sunday with her friends. Getting caught up on schoolwork and what had happened while she was out. It felt good to not have to hide the truth about her marriage to Severus.


“Where were you at breakfast? We didn’t see you.” Lavender said with a knowing smile.


“Or Snape.” Ginny added grinning.


“We were discussing some things that were mentioned in a meeting last night.” Hermione answered as she continued writing down the notes from the book that was in front of her.


“Sure. Are you guys calling it talking now?” Ron teased.


“Ron, leave her alone.” Lavender said. “Or, you won’t be having any fun for a week.” She added.


The look on Ron’s face caused everyone to burst out laughing. Harry looked up at the clock. “Hey, let’s go and eat dinner. I’m starving. All this studying and catching up has really worked up an appetite.” Harry said as he pulled Ginny to her feet.


Ron, Lavender and Hermione followed suit. They made their way to the Great Hall when the sounds of shouting caught their attention. They looked down the hall and found a group of Aurors and Order members surrounding someone. The four friends made their way closer. Hermione gasped and broke into a run. In front of her was Severus laying on the floor. Sirius grabbed her and stopped her.


“Let me go Sirius! What happened to him?” She yelled.


“We don’t know. The alarm signaled that Malfoy and his friends were here. When we got here we found Severus on the ground and Draco grinning, then he vanished.” Remus answered as he helped Sirius hold Hermione back.


There was a crowd of students gathering around but Hermione didn’t care. Her husband was unconscious on the floor in front of her and she couldn’t get to him. Harry and Ron immediately went to her side to calm her down.


“Hermione, calm down, no one else knows he’s your husband. Not even Malfoy. Don’t blow your cover. That is the only card we have to play right now.” Harry whispered.


Hermione instantly relaxed. She knew Harry was right. Just then Albus and Minerva emerged through the throng of people surrounding the fallen Potions Master.


“Everyone return to the Great Hall this instant. Miss Granger, Misters Potter and Weasley you three follow me.” Albus instructed.


Ron and Harry kissed Ginny and Lavender and told them they would be there in a little while. Once the crowd was gone and Severus was moved to his and Hermione’s chambers Albus spoke again.


“What happened?” Albus asked.


“I’m not sure. We were making our way to the hall for dinner when the alarms went off. Remus and I ran to the main hall. We found Draco and Severus. Severus was on the floor and Draco grinning. Then everyone else showed up. I have no idea what happened. We need to get Poppy down here.” Sirius said.


“I’ve just called for her.” Ron spoke up as he re-entered the bed room.


Hermione sat beside her husband holding his hand. A minute later Poppy entered the room. She quickly pushed everyone out the door so she could look over Severus. Hermione was a nervous wreck.


“Ron, Harry why don’t you two go to dinner. I’ll let you know what happened.” Sirius said.


Harry and Ron both hugged Hermione then headed to the Great Hall. Five minutes after they left Poppy emerged from the bedroom. “Severus was hit from behind. He was also hit with a powerful stunning spell. I was able to reverse the spell. He’s going to have a splitting headache when he wakes up Hermione. I want him to stay in bed all day tomorrow. Sirius, you will have to cover his classes again tomorrow.” Poppy explained.


“Okay.” Sirius said.


“When will he wake up?” Hermione asked.


“He should wake up in an hour or so.” Poppy answered.


Hermione nodded and headed into the bedroom. She sat on the bed and gathered her husband into her arms as best she could. “Severus, I’m right here. I love you.” She whispered as she placed a soft kiss on his brow.


Everyone came in and told Hermione good night, watch over Severus, and not to worry about her classes tomorrow. Finally it was just Hermione and Severus.


“Oh my head.” Severus murmured as he tried to sit up, only to fall back against the pillows.


“Take it easy babe. Drink this.” Hermione said as she pressed the vile Poppy left against his lips.


Severus drank the potion and closed his eyes as the pain slowly faded. When his eyes opened he saw his wife’s beautiful face staring back at him.


“What happened?” She asked.


“I was heading to dinner when I heard a noise behind me. I turned and there was Draco. I drew my wand but he dove away. I was hit from behind with something. I fell to the floor. Before I could recover he yelled a stunning spell and everything went black.” He answered.


“I’m going to kill him. Thank god you weren’t hurt worse than just a bump on the head.” Hermione said as she curled up beside him. “Poppy has ordered that you stay in bed tomorrow. Sirius will cover your classes and I’m not leaving your side.” By her tone Severus knew better than to argue with her.


“Alright, but I will warn you, I’m not a very patient, patient.” He said.


“I’m up for the challenge. After all, you’ve been by my side when I was hurt, so now I get to return the favor.” She said as she kissed him softly and pulled his head down against her chest.


Severus sighed and slowly fell asleep. Hermione ran her fingers softly through his hair while he slept. Hermione thought as she shifted herself so that she was resting her head on his chest and fell asleep.


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