Love Bites (REPOST)

Chapter 35 ~ Epilogue

Hermione cried out as her final orgasm hit her, feeling Severus stiffen, groan and release inside her powerfully, whispering her name. Then suddenly, she was floating above the bed, bobbing gently like a muggle balloon and looking down at the Potions Master's lean body positioned between her quaking legs, her own arms around his neck, her face ecstatic as it rested against his, the very picture of bliss. Suddenly she felt herself falling, then she was back under the wizard, shuddering, feeling him softening inside her.

"You did it," she whispered to the groaning wizard.

Severus lifted his head, his hair hanging in his face, his eyes languid and sated. Hermione brushed his dark locks aside.

"Did what?" he asked her, his heart slowing.

"Gave me an out-of-body-experience," she replied, smiling at him lazily.

Severus' eyebrows arched for a moment in surprise as he studied her face. Then he smiled, a slow, broad smile. It made a lot of difference and warmed the witch's heart. She had never seen the wizard smile fully before. He had such nice, even teeth though the eyeteeth seemed a bit sharp. She had no idea they were left over from his stint as a half-vampire.

"I'd like to see a vampire top that," he said, kissing her deeply, then relaxing on her, unwilling to withdraw and roll off her soft body.

They fell asleep that way, entwined, sated and very, very happy.

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The next day Severus moved back to his rooms while Hermione reported to the Headmistress who was delighted the Potions Master was restored. She listened in rapt attention as Hermione told her what had happened to Vashti, and to Adam.

The Headmistress looked solemn.

"Do you think, Dr. Granger, we should report the clutch of vampires to the Ministry?"

Hermione shook her head.

"When I was there, I heard Adam tell his minions they were restricted to hunting small animals for blood. I doubt if they will be a problem to humans. I think he'll keep them under control. The wizard was such a help to us. If it wasn't for him I'd be dead and the Potions Master would have been turned. Things could have only gotten worse from there. Vashti planned to extend her rule again, which meant waging war on the living. Adam has no such designs. He just wants to be happy," Hermione replied.

Volaria nodded.

"Well, we'll just leave them to their half-lives then. Now, I understand the infirmary has both a Spells and Potions lab now," the Headmistress said.

"Yes, Headmistress. I initially built them to help the Potions Master. I used my own funds to do it, but if you object, I will have them removed," Hermione said.

The Headmistress looked at her thoughtfully.

"No, I believe they can be of some benefit, Dr. Granger. In fact, I have a proposition for you. We currently have no Spells Mistress here at Hogwarts. I was wondering if you might consider working in that capacity as well. I could hire a medi-witch to handle the basic cases that come to the infirmary, and you would be over her or him, handling the tougher cases only. This would free up quite a bit of your time," the Headmistress said, arching her eyebrows a bit.

She was fully aware Severus and Hermione were involved, and how difficult it would be for them. The couple had been through a lot, and the relationship was relatively new. Plus, the dark wizard deserved some happiness. Volaria seemed to share a meddling gene with Albus.

"That sounds…sounds wonderful!" Hermione said enthusiastically.

"Then I'll get right on finding a suitable medi-witch for you," the Headmistress said smiling.

"Thank you, Headmistress," Hermione said, rising from her seat and shaking the witch's hand gratefully.

"You are very welcome, Dr. Granger," Volaria responded. "You have proven your worth. It's the least I can do."

Hermione thanked the Headmistress again and headed to the infirmary. She couldn't wait to tell Severus.

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When the Potions Master returned to the Great Hall for breakfast, he noticed several very red and reticent female staff members sneaking glances at him. Apparently his sexual aura died the moment Adam released him, but the memory of the attraction remained. Which meant the witches remembered trying to forcibly violate him. They had to be appalled at their actions. How in the world could they apologize to him for that?

Severus was sure after a few days they would all try in various ways. He wouldn't make it easy for them either. A lot of groveling was going to be happening at Hogwarts for the next few months.

Hermione entered and took her seat next to him, giving him a bright smile. Severus looked at her as if he could eat her alive. She scowled.

"Stop looking at me like that," she hissed at him. "It's scandalous."

"If you want scandalous," he replied seductively, "take a peek under the table."

"I will not!" Hermione said, and ordered her breakfast.

Severus smirked and returned to his pancakes and sausages. It was good to be able to eat something other than rare steaks. Hermione ordered waffles and sausage.

Hermione was aware of someone staring at her. It was Sybil Trelawney, and she had a hateful expression on her face, her glasses glinting evilly.

"Looks like someone figured out they didn't really need the Both Ends Elixir," Severus commented, chuckling.

Hermione gave Sybil a sweet smile, which made the witch's already dark visage even darker.

"Fuck Sybil," the witch said, making Severus' eyebrows arch as she cut into her waffles and took a syrup-covered bite.

"Dr. Granger! Such language," he said, then in a low voice, "You're arousing me even more."

"Everything arouses you Severus. I think you have a sexual addiction," Hermione said, looking at him consideringly.

"I'm a junkie for your love," he said silkily.

Hermione just shook her head. The wizard was incorrigible.

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Volaria found a medi-witch very quickly. Her name was Helga Banesworth. She was blonde, blue-eyed and buxom. The infirmary was filled with young male wizards claiming to be suffering from various ailments for the first few days of her employ, until Hermione prescribed a large dose of Granymede Oil for every student who showed up and didn't have an actual illness. Granymede Oil was like Castor Oil…only it tasted a thousand times worse. The number of ill male students lessened dramatically in only twenty-four hours.

Because of Helga's presence, Severus and Hermione were able to have a late dinner at the Three Broomsticks.

Severus escorted Hermione into the inn, and Rosmerta showed them to a table. Immediately Severus tensed and looked around the establishment, eyeing the patrons. Hermione noticed his stiffness.

"What's wrong, Severus?" she asked him with a worried frown.

"I sense a vampire," he said, his black eyes sliding across the room and resting on a tall pale, familiar looking patron eating a very bloody steak. Severus scowled as he recognized Victor. The vampire's eyes met the Potions Master's dark gaze, then he said something to his companion, who was sitting with his back to the wizard. He immediately turned. It was Adam.

"Professor!" he cried, getting up from the table and flouncing over. He had slimmed down quite a bit, and no longer wore glasses. He was still very pale and wore pale blue robes with dark stars on them.

"Hello Professor, Dr. Granger," Adam said as Hermione stared at him open-mouthed.

"Adam," she hissed, "What are you doing here?"

"Having dinner," he responded, "No one knows we're vampires."

"But someone's bound to see you through the big mirror behind the…" Hermione began, then faltered. The mirror was gone.

"Um, that met with a little accident the first night we came here," Adam said, rolling his eyes. "As did the next one…and the next. I think Rosmerta gave up."

Hermione smirked. Adam could throw blows from a distance and there were no magical signatures. Rosmerta was probably at a loss as to what was happening to her mirrors.

Adam's blue eyes rested on Severus, who scowled up at him.

"You shouldn't be roaming about in public," Severus said, his black eyes wafting over him.

Adam grinned at him.

"You told me the same thing when I worked at Hogwarts," the Queen replied. "But you are looking yummy as ever, Professor. Oh, and you look fine too, Dr. Granger."

Adam motioned over to the table, and Victor wiped his mouth with a napkin and strode over.

"You remember my King, Victor?" Adam gushed, his blue eyes raking over the vampire possessively.

Victor was dressed in a nice tan blazer, over a tan and white striped shirt and brown trousers. He also wore a large gold ring with a huge diamond, and a matching pendant. He had a small diamond in his ear. When he was with Vashti, all he wore was the same black shirt and trousers. Now he had a wardrobe, and jewelry.

He nodded to Severus, bowed to Hermione, then lifted her hand and kissed it gallantly, his eyes glowing a bit as he did so. Hermione drew her hand back as if she'd been bitten again.

"Stop flirting, Victor!" Adam said affectionately.

Severus was scowling blackly at the vampire, remembering how he had affected Hermione.

"Yes, Victor. Stop flirting," Severus said darkly, meeting the vampire's gaze steadily.

Victor arched an eyebrow and flashed a bit of fang at the wizard, his eyes shifting to Hermione knowingly. Severus wished he had his sword with him.

Adam, sensing trouble said, "Victor, go back to the table. You are such a troublemaker."

"Yes, my Queen," the vampire said, bowing and giving Severus another antagonizing look before he left.

Adam watched him go fondly.

"Victor's wonderful. He's the perfect king," Adam gushed.

"I'm happy for you, Victor," Hermione said as Severus snorted.

Adam turned his blue eyes on the Professor.

"So," he asked, "Are you two still pushing cots around in the infirmary?"

Severus looked up at the Queen, about to say something very nasty when Hermione interceded.

"We…we've come to an understanding, Adam," she said softly, placing her hand on Severus' arm. The wizard looked at her and his scowl downgraded to a furrowed brow.

"I'm telling you, I wish I had a pussy. It makes things so much easier," Adam said, looking from one to the other.

"Even if you had a pussy Adam, I wouldn't have touched you with a fifty-foot broomstick," Severus said snarkily.

Adam smiled at him brightly.

"You're still a tease, Professor," he said. "But Victor gives me all the broomstick I need."

Severus rubbed his hand across his face. He didn't even want to imagine that.

The truth of the matter was Adam proved to be all the things Vashti was not. Victor found out early on that although the wizard liked sex, he liked companionship and affection more. He was also very appreciative of the vampire, and reciprocal. Adam was a true bottom and never attempted to penetrate the vampire, much to Victor's relief, and gave a hell of a blowjob. Victor hadn't had one of those in centuries. Plus, Adam was very generous.

Vashti had a vast treasure trove that she never utilized. Adam used it to improve the lair and quality of life for the vampires. He walled off the catacombs, had carpeting put in, furniture, paintings and gave the minions their own crypts to rest in as well as decent attire. The furniture was delivered to the edge of the Forbidden Forest outside of Hogwarts' boundaries, reduced by Adam and brought in. He got rid of the bonfires replacing them with magical lamps instead. They also had steak night once a week.

Adam heaped gifts on Victor and adored him. The vampire found it easy to meet the Queen's needs, finding him a passionate appreciative lover who didn't go in for pain much. Vashti required blood to be spilled to reach orgasm. Adam didn't, though on occasion, things did get a bit animalistic. Adam also consulted with the sentient before making decisions. Vashti had never done that. All in all the vampire was happier with this situation than he had ever been with Vashti. All of Adam's subjects were.

"Well, I'd like to stay and chat, but Victor and I have to be getting back to the lair," Adam said, his blue eyes taking on a reddish glow for a moment as his eyes raked over Victor, who was finishing his steak.

"It was good seeing you, Adam," Hermione said, and she meant it.

"And you, doctor," Adam said, then his eyes shifted to Severus.

"And especially you, Professor. I think about your too…I mean you often," he purred, skittering away as Severus jumped up from the table.

"I should have kicked his ass when I had the chance," Severus sniped, sitting back down and scowling after the Queen, who gave him a little multi-fingered wave before settling back down with Victor.

"Well, it wouldn't be so easy to do now," Hermione said.

"With a blade it would be," Severus grumped.

"Severus! Adam saved us!" Hermione declared, shocked that Severus would even say such a thing.

"I know," Severus replied, "But a wizard can dream, can't he?"

Hermione shook her head at the wizard.

"Severus, you are so wicked. I love you," she said, smiling at him.

The wizard looked up at her, his eyes sober. He still hadn't managed to get those three words out, but Hermione understood.

"I know, Hermione. I know," he replied, picking up the menu and looking it over, deciding what he would have.

Hermione smiled affectionately at the wizard. It was going to take some time for him to actually say 'I love you," but she didn't mind.

Time was something they had plenty of.

The End

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Original A/N: And that is the end of "Love Bites." I hope you enjoyed it. I have NO idea what I am going to write next, but I enjoyed writing this. I've got to get out and do some hustling to make up for paying for that damn sticker. Anyway, thanks for sticking it out and providing so many wonderful encouraging reviews. I'll see you next story. Much love and please leave a final review. Thanks.