Love's Journeys *COMPLETE*

Chapter 19- A Romantic Friday Night


The rest of the week pasted on without further incident. Severus was back teaching and Hermione was back in her classes. Ron, Harry, Remus and Sirius were even more watchful. After Severus was attacked on Sunday they weren’t taking any chances. It was Friday evening in the Great Hall.


“Hermione how is he doing?" Harry asked, referring to Snape.


“Fine. I’m excited about the match tomorrow. Who do you think will win? Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff?” Hermione replied.


“I think Hufflepuff.” Ron answered.


“I agree.” Harry nodded.


“I honestly think it will be Ravenclaw. I mean Cho is a great seeker. Of course she’s not as good as you sweetie.” Ginny said as she kissed Harry on the cheek.


The four friends continued talking while up at the staff table Severus, Remus and Sirius were talking as well.


“Do you think it wise to let Hermione go to the game tomorrow?” Sirius asked.


“I can’t just keep her locked away from everything Sirius. Besides, she will be sitting with all of us. She will be fine.” Severus said as he took a drink of his pumpkin juice.


“Sirius, Severus is right. As long as we are there with her, she’ll be fine. Has Harry found that book yet?” Remus questioned.


“No. He hasn’t had the chance. He wants to wait till everyone in the tower is asleep, but he hasn’t had the time or hasn’t had the energy to look. He told me today he was going to look this weekend.” Severus responded.


Severus looked up at the Gryffindor table and his eyes locked with Hermione’s. ‘I Love You.’ He mouthed to her. ‘I Love You Too.’ She mouthed back. Severus softly smiled at her then returned to his dinner. Hermione was walking back to the dungeons with Minerva.


“Dear, are you sure it’s safe for you to be at the game tomorrow?” Minerva inquired.


“As long as I’m with you, Severus, Remus, Sirius, and Professor Dumbledore, I’ll be fine. Plus the Aurors and Order members will be there too.” Hermione answered.


“Just be careful. I want you and Severus to be watchful tomorrow. Good night dear.” Minerva said as she hugged Hermione tightly then turned and left.


Hermione walked into the sitting room, expecting to find her husband, but no sign of him.


“Severus?” she called out. No answer.


She made her way to the bedroom. She opened the door and was surrounded by darkness. Before she could say or do anything a velvety voice whispered in her ear.


“Sshh. It’s me. Close your eyes.” Severus whispered.


Hermione relaxed and did as he asked. She felt him take hold of her arm and lead her toward the bathroom. Severus pushed open the door and led his wife into the room.


“Open your eyes love.” He said softly.


Hermione opened her eyes. She gasped. The bathroom was covered in dozens of candles, casting a soft golden glow over the room. The tub was filled with water and in the water, floating on the surface were dozens of red rose petals.


“Oh Severus! It’s beautiful!” Hermione gasped.


“I thought you might like this. Now, our bath awaits my lady.” Severus smiled as he wrapped his arms around her.


They slowly undressed one another and climbed into the tub. Hermione sat in between his well toned thighs while he simply held her.


“Thank you. I think we both needed this.” Hermione sighed as she laid her head against his shoulder.


“Ahh. But the evening is still young my dear Mrs. Snape.” Severus chuckled as he gently kissed her cheek.


They got out of the tub and slowly dried each other off. Wrapped in a soft towel Hermione started for the bedroom when Severus scooped her into his arms and carried her in. He gently placed her face down on the bed. After telling her to just lay there and enjoy. He left her side for only a second. Hermione felt him sit down at the foot of the bed. She stayed still anticipating what was going to happen next. She jumped slightly as she felt the soft yet strong hands of her husband begin to massage her feet. They slowly moved up to her slender legs.


Hermione sighed and began to relax. Feeling her dear Severus pampering her like a queen was so sweet yet so sensual at the same time. For his part, Severus was enjoying pleasuring his wife anyway he could; even if it was just holding her in his arms. When Severus reached the bottom of the towel, he stopped. Hermione whimpered slightly, but he ignored it. He reached up and undid the towel around her. He then continued massaging her slim body. The sight of her completely relaxed as his fingers slid over her body was very arousing, but tonight was about her. If she wanted more he would give it to her. He finally reached her shoulders. At this point Hermione was nearly asleep. Severus gently brushed her soft hair away from her shoulders, leaned down and softly kissed her shoulders.


“How do you feel darling?” He whispered.


“Good. Thank you Severus.” Hermione said as she rolled onto her back to look into his eyes.


He leaned down and softly brushed his lips against hers. When she tried to deepen the kiss he pulled away. “Not right now. I want you to close your eyes again. Keep them closed and just relax.” He instructed softly.


Hermione did as he said. She felt him get off the bed. There was a few minutes of silence then he sat down beside her. Hermione shivered as she felt something soft glide down her jaw, neck then cross her breasts.


“What…what is that?” She stuttered.


“Just keep your eyes closed.” Severus answered.


He watched as her body shivered. He slid the red rose he held in his hand around her left breast. He teased the nipple, watching it get hard as a pebble. He then slid it across her chest to her other breast. After teasing it as well he began sliding the rose down her stomach. Slowly drawing tiny circles as he went. He smiled as a soft moan come from her throat. Down he moved the rose. Past her hips and waist stopping just above the nest of golden curls between her legs. Hermione began to twitch her hips slightly. Severus began moving the rose once more. Gliding the rose over her curls. Then the rose was directly over her clit. Hermione gasped at the sensation.


“Severus.” Hermione gasped out.


“Yes Hermione?” Severus whispered.


Hermione couldn’t speak. Severus had moved the rose to where it was covering her entrance; twirling the stem in his fingers, the petals brushing against her. Hermione for her part was trying hard not to open her eyes as well as trying to keep her body relaxed. The sensations that her husband were stirring within her were driving her crazy. On their own accord her hips began to buck against the flower he held against her.


“Severus…oh Severus.” She sighed.


“What do you want Hermione?” He asked as he leaned down toward her.


“Make…make…love to me. Please.” She pleaded.


“As you wish my lady.” He said as he captured her lips in a firm yet gently kiss.


Hermione arms immediately wrapped around his neck. Severus continued to rub the rose against her. Finally he pulled the rose away and moved his body over hers. Placing the rose on the bedside table his fingers replaced it between her legs. Hermione moaned deeply into the kiss. Severus’s lips traveled from her lips down to her swanlike neck, while his other hand moved to take a breast into his hand. Hermione was in heaven. Severus had turned her on. She wanted to feel him. Feel them become one.


“Hermione, look at me.” Severus ordered as he looked down at her face, which was masked in pure ecstasy.


Hermione opened her eyes. She stared into his deep black eyes; she saw the love and the lust that burned in the very depths of them. Severus began pumping his fingers faster and faster inside her. Hermione was moving her hips in turn with his thrusting finger, but was unable to tear her gaze away from her husband’s eyes. All of a sudden her body was racked with a wave of intense pleasure. Her body locked up as she came around his fingers. Severus removed his fingers from her and raised them to his mouth. He slowly licked them clean then slid down her body. His mouth rested just centimeters from her glistening, dripping center.


“You taste so sweet my dear.” He said as he pressed his lips against her.


Hermione nearly came undone. She arched her back and her fingers tangled themselves in his hair. Gasping for air as Severus began to slide his tongue over her, around her and into her.


“Severus! Oh Merlin! You are making me feel so good!” She cried as his hands slid up her body to grab hold of her breasts.


Severus smiled against her. He quickly sped up his ministrations. His tongue moving faster and harder against her. Within seconds she was crying out his name once more. He quickly moved up her body. He captured her lips in a deep passionate kiss. Hermione tasted herself on his lips and it was really turning her on. In one swift movement Severus slid deep inside of her. Both moaned at the feel of him buried in her. Hermione’s hands rested on his broad shoulders.


“Severus!” She moaned.


“My darling Hermione.” He growled as he began to move slowly.


Hermione’s legs instinctively wrapped themselves around his waist. Her hips rocked against his. Her hands slid down his body and took hold of his ass. Trying to push him deeper inside of her.


“Hermione! You are…so…tight. And…so…wet!” Severus moaned against her neck.


“Oh…Merlin! Severus!” Hermione cried as Severus altered his angle. He was filling her deeper than she thought possible.


They began to move faster and harder.


“Hermione….I…love…you. I’m…so…close.” Severus gasped.


“I…love…you…too. Come….with…me. I want to feel…it!” Hermione said breathlessly.


Their lips slammed against each other as they clung to one another. Severus was pumping harder into her. Hermione knew she was going to be walking a little funny in the morning but didn’t care. She was enjoying every moment of this.


“SEVERUS!” Hermione cried as her inner muscles clenched down hard on his throbbing length.


“Oh Merlin’s robe! HERMIONE!” Severus cried as he spilled his seed deep inside her.


He collapsed onto her. Their breathing was ragged and shallow. Finally Severus found the strength to move. He moved the towel from under her limp body, pulled back the sheets and comforter, tucked her into his arms then pulled the sheets and blanket over their naked bodies.


“Thank you.” Hermione whispered as she drifted off to sleep.


“You’re welcome.” Severus replied.


Severus stayed awake a while longer, holding her tightly to his chest. It had seemed that her nightmares were finally going away. That past week she had only had a few of the repeating nightmares. Slowly his lids closed over his eyes and he was sound asleep.


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Up in Gryffindor Tower Harry and Ginny sat cuddled in each other’s arms in front of the roaring fire.


“I love you Ginny.” Harry whispered as he kissed the top of her head.


“I love you too Harry.” Ginny sighed as she snuggled closer to him.


Harry raised his hand and took hold of Ginny’s chin. He turned her face up so that she was looking into his emerald green eyes. Before she could say anything Harry covered her lips with his. Ginny sighed and melted into the kiss and his embrace.


“What was that for?” She asked breathlessly when they pulled apart.


“No reason. I just wanted to kiss my beautiful, talented, and smart girlfriend. The most wonderful woman I know.” He said as he rested his forehead against her.


Ginny blushed as she held him tighter in her arms. Harry sighed contently. Savoring this tender moment with the love of his life.


T.B.C