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Adult ++
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21
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35,368
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227
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Chapter 2
Chapter 2
"I think I need some time alone Pro… uh, Severus to digest all this." He could see the whirlwind of emotions and thoughts playing across her face and in her eyes.
"I understand, Hermione, much has happened in a short time and much more is yet to come. I too, need to come to terms, with all that is going on."
She felt as if a feather could have knocked her over. Who knew that her taciturn, snarky Potions master could be so understanding of her feelings and openly owe up to his own!
"Let’s meet here again after dinner this evening. There is much to be decided and a short time to do all that must be done," he said.
"That would be fine, Severus. I'll see you later then."
She went to the door turning back to look at her soon to be husband giving him a small nod as she left.
Snape sat watching the door that Hermione just exited. He knew she was feeling confused and probably disgusted that she was to be bound to him. He couldn't blame her; he knew what he looked like, and how his students viewed him. He wasn't too thrilled with the situation himself, the thought of marrying one of his students made him feel like pervert. Perhaps he would talk to Albus about having Hermione removed from his class, he knew that would upset her, but he could always tutor her privately 'Bloodly hell, the girl could take her N.E.W.Ts tomorrow and earn an O without a problem'. They needed to be on equal ground if this marriage was to have any chance, a chance for this marriage to be at least not miserable for either of them. There was no sense fighting it, he would just have to make the best of the situation. At least he didn't have to deal with Voldemort anymore; the Boy-Who-Lived-To-Be-A-Pain-in-his-Arse finally defeated him this past summer.
He got up and poured himself a small brandy, he knew it was a bit early in the day to be drinking but he was going to need it to deal with Albus. The old man seemed almost gleeful about this new situation and he was going to have to talk with him very soon. He needed to know how they were going to explain this to the Ministry. He didn't even want to think about how the other staff, never mind how the student body, was going to react when their 'engagement' was announced. As much as he knew his colleagues would rib him about this he knew Hermione would have it worse. Her fellow students would be merciless in their taunts. He would just have to make sure that the little cretins understood HE would not put up with it. She was to be HIS wife and she would have the respect that was due to a witch in her position.
Severus heaved a sigh rubbing his temples against the headache he felt starting to bloom in his head. No use delaying the inevitable Severus, time to face the old coot and deal with all this,he said to himself as he rose from his chair and headed to the door.
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Hermione wondered aimlessly she was so lost in thought. She found her feet taking her to her favourite spot, the large oak tree by the lake. She sat under the tree and observed the beautiful day, sunny not too cool, just the right temperature to watch the autumn leaves changing colour. Snape? I'm marrying Snape? Are the Ancients bloody idiots?! she thought. There’s so much I want to do, finish my education here at Hogwarts. Well that shouldn't be a problem Snape lived here anyway. I wonder how he would feel about my plans to attend University in Edinburgh next September. Would he allow it? Well, Snape is an academic like me, perhaps it wouldn't be much of a problem after all.
It didn't really bother her that he was about twenty years her senior. Most boys her age were idiots and only viewed her as a walking encyclopaedia. He really wasn't that bad looking either. He really surprised her that he was taking this so calmly even being nice to her. Hmmm maybe they could work this out, maybe one day even be friends. Perhaps she may even develop feelings for him. Who knows? she thought, Perhaps these Ancients know what they are doing.
Ahh, but telling Ron and Harry, now that was going to be a PROBLEM. She groaned to herself, knowing that Ron especially would go ballistic when he heard. As for her parents, they wouldn't be happy but she was an adult in both the Wizarding and Muggle world. She just wished she knew why the Ancients chose for her and Severus to be bound, and what was in store for them. Hermione’s stomach grumbled at her, she realized she really didn't have breakfast and now it was close to lunch, she got up and slowly strode back to the castle and the Great Hall for lunch. She would have to deal with Ron and Harry sooner or later...she thought sooner would be better. Ok, Hermione thought to herself, After lunch we have a free period I’ll take them to my room, no one else will be around and I’ll tell them then.
Hermione walked into the Great Hall feeling as if all eyes were upon her. Looking around she saw that indeed many eyes were watching her and many were whispering, no doubt, about what occurred that morning. Glancing up at the head table, she saw that Severus was not there. The Headmaster though nodded at her giving her a small smile.
She made her way to the Gryffindor table, glowering at a few students staring at her. "Hey, Granger, you seem to have caught Snape's glare while you were snogging this morning!" a Ravenclaw said, eliciting a few laughs from those around them.
Hermione took her usual seat, next to Harry and across from Ron.
"'Hermione," Ron said urgently.
She looked at him.
"What is going on? Where have you been all morning?" She could see his confusion.
"Not now," she said. "I'll tell you and Harry after lunch, in my room."
"Ok," he nodded, “We’ll hold you to that won’t we, Harry?” He said, turning to Dean to resume their talk about the last Canons game and began to devour his food. Harry turned to face her with a strange look in his eyes. He said in a low voice, “I’m not sure what happened this morning, Hermione, but I have a feeling neither Ron nor I will like it.”
“I’m afraid not, Harry. But, you’re my best friend and I’m going to need you to understand. Just promise you’ll let me explain before you react?” Harry saw that she was anxious about whatever it was that happened today, “Sure Hermione, though you know I can’t vouch for Ron. But I’ll body bind him if I have to,” he said, being awarded a small smile from Hermione.
“Thanks, Harry.”
"I think I need some time alone Pro… uh, Severus to digest all this." He could see the whirlwind of emotions and thoughts playing across her face and in her eyes.
"I understand, Hermione, much has happened in a short time and much more is yet to come. I too, need to come to terms, with all that is going on."
She felt as if a feather could have knocked her over. Who knew that her taciturn, snarky Potions master could be so understanding of her feelings and openly owe up to his own!
"Let’s meet here again after dinner this evening. There is much to be decided and a short time to do all that must be done," he said.
"That would be fine, Severus. I'll see you later then."
She went to the door turning back to look at her soon to be husband giving him a small nod as she left.
Snape sat watching the door that Hermione just exited. He knew she was feeling confused and probably disgusted that she was to be bound to him. He couldn't blame her; he knew what he looked like, and how his students viewed him. He wasn't too thrilled with the situation himself, the thought of marrying one of his students made him feel like pervert. Perhaps he would talk to Albus about having Hermione removed from his class, he knew that would upset her, but he could always tutor her privately 'Bloodly hell, the girl could take her N.E.W.Ts tomorrow and earn an O without a problem'. They needed to be on equal ground if this marriage was to have any chance, a chance for this marriage to be at least not miserable for either of them. There was no sense fighting it, he would just have to make the best of the situation. At least he didn't have to deal with Voldemort anymore; the Boy-Who-Lived-To-Be-A-Pain-in-his-Arse finally defeated him this past summer.
He got up and poured himself a small brandy, he knew it was a bit early in the day to be drinking but he was going to need it to deal with Albus. The old man seemed almost gleeful about this new situation and he was going to have to talk with him very soon. He needed to know how they were going to explain this to the Ministry. He didn't even want to think about how the other staff, never mind how the student body, was going to react when their 'engagement' was announced. As much as he knew his colleagues would rib him about this he knew Hermione would have it worse. Her fellow students would be merciless in their taunts. He would just have to make sure that the little cretins understood HE would not put up with it. She was to be HIS wife and she would have the respect that was due to a witch in her position.
Severus heaved a sigh rubbing his temples against the headache he felt starting to bloom in his head. No use delaying the inevitable Severus, time to face the old coot and deal with all this,he said to himself as he rose from his chair and headed to the door.
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Hermione wondered aimlessly she was so lost in thought. She found her feet taking her to her favourite spot, the large oak tree by the lake. She sat under the tree and observed the beautiful day, sunny not too cool, just the right temperature to watch the autumn leaves changing colour. Snape? I'm marrying Snape? Are the Ancients bloody idiots?! she thought. There’s so much I want to do, finish my education here at Hogwarts. Well that shouldn't be a problem Snape lived here anyway. I wonder how he would feel about my plans to attend University in Edinburgh next September. Would he allow it? Well, Snape is an academic like me, perhaps it wouldn't be much of a problem after all.
It didn't really bother her that he was about twenty years her senior. Most boys her age were idiots and only viewed her as a walking encyclopaedia. He really wasn't that bad looking either. He really surprised her that he was taking this so calmly even being nice to her. Hmmm maybe they could work this out, maybe one day even be friends. Perhaps she may even develop feelings for him. Who knows? she thought, Perhaps these Ancients know what they are doing.
Ahh, but telling Ron and Harry, now that was going to be a PROBLEM. She groaned to herself, knowing that Ron especially would go ballistic when he heard. As for her parents, they wouldn't be happy but she was an adult in both the Wizarding and Muggle world. She just wished she knew why the Ancients chose for her and Severus to be bound, and what was in store for them. Hermione’s stomach grumbled at her, she realized she really didn't have breakfast and now it was close to lunch, she got up and slowly strode back to the castle and the Great Hall for lunch. She would have to deal with Ron and Harry sooner or later...she thought sooner would be better. Ok, Hermione thought to herself, After lunch we have a free period I’ll take them to my room, no one else will be around and I’ll tell them then.
Hermione walked into the Great Hall feeling as if all eyes were upon her. Looking around she saw that indeed many eyes were watching her and many were whispering, no doubt, about what occurred that morning. Glancing up at the head table, she saw that Severus was not there. The Headmaster though nodded at her giving her a small smile.
She made her way to the Gryffindor table, glowering at a few students staring at her. "Hey, Granger, you seem to have caught Snape's glare while you were snogging this morning!" a Ravenclaw said, eliciting a few laughs from those around them.
Hermione took her usual seat, next to Harry and across from Ron.
"'Hermione," Ron said urgently.
She looked at him.
"What is going on? Where have you been all morning?" She could see his confusion.
"Not now," she said. "I'll tell you and Harry after lunch, in my room."
"Ok," he nodded, “We’ll hold you to that won’t we, Harry?” He said, turning to Dean to resume their talk about the last Canons game and began to devour his food. Harry turned to face her with a strange look in his eyes. He said in a low voice, “I’m not sure what happened this morning, Hermione, but I have a feeling neither Ron nor I will like it.”
“I’m afraid not, Harry. But, you’re my best friend and I’m going to need you to understand. Just promise you’ll let me explain before you react?” Harry saw that she was anxious about whatever it was that happened today, “Sure Hermione, though you know I can’t vouch for Ron. But I’ll body bind him if I have to,” he said, being awarded a small smile from Hermione.
“Thanks, Harry.”