Life Begins Anew

Chapter 50 Marriage

Hermione woke up the next morning and looked out the window, noticing the fresh snow that blanketed the grounds of Hogwarts. She sighed. The snow made everything look so pristine and innocent. But she knew that the world in which she lived in was far different from the view outside her window. Almost seven years, she reflected being exposed to danger with her friends. And so much was riding on Harry. She knew that he was worried about completing what everyone expected him to do. After all, one does not take on the Darkest wizard ever known and expect to live. She sighed and looked again to the view once again, lost to her thoughts.

Severus was dressing when he felt the buzzing of her thoughts flow through the bond that they shared. He sat down in his chair, reflecting on her thoughts. It was wrong that mere children starting at the age of eleven have this burden placed upon them. It was amazing that they had remained relatively unscathed. His own body bore the heavy scars of his sacrifices to the Light as he was not so fortunate.

He suddenly stood up and walked over to his Floo, grabbing up the Floo powder and tossing it in calling out “Head Girl’s chambers!” As he stepped through.

Hermione did not turn around as she felt her wizard’s presence in her room. “Am I weak Severus, to be thinking these things on a day that I should be happy?” She softly asked.

Severus walked over to her and grasped her left hand, rubbing their engagement ring while wrapping his other arm around her, looking out the window with her.

“Hermione, you are not weak. You have been exposed to dangers that most adult witches could never have lived though, and it has made you stronger. You three have had such a burden placed upon you. Yet you continue to come through, despite the cost.” Severus told her.

Hermione looked to Severus with a slight smile upon her face. “Such high praise from one so stern. I shall have to annotate this in my diary and show Harry one day.”

Severus muttered. “Only when I am dead and gone!” He looked to her “Hermione, you do not need to marry me if you have doubts.”

“It’s not that Severus.” She told him “The Fates have deemed we that we are meant to be together and I want to be your wife. It’s just that things are going to change soon, and not for the best.”

“It is easy just to step back and let things happen and not act. But doing the right thing is never easy Hermione. And you are right. Things will get worse before they get better. Remember the Headmaster's words after Mr. Diggory was murdered?” Severus reminded her.

Hermione reflected back on the announcement in the Great Hall in her Third year. Professor Dumbledore did go against the Ministry’s order when he announced to the whole school that Cedric Diggory was murdered by Lord Voldemort. And then he was portrayed along with Harry as wizards that had lost their minds in the Daily Prophet. The Headmaster certainly did what was right, and the abuse he suffered from the press was not easy. Professor Dumbledore was right. Doing the right thing is never easy.

Hermione hugged Severus. “At least marrying you is the right thing to do and it is easy.”

“Yes, marrying me is easy Hermione. It will be the aftermath that you will face which will not be.” He darkly replied. Severus knew that he would not be there to help her through it. At least she will have the support of her friends.

They both said nothing as they continued to gaze out the window, as there was nothing else left to be said.

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Sara went to the Headmaster’s office to secure the help of Mr. Potter so he could attend the wedding. She walked up to the gargoyle and looked to it.

“Good Morning Headmistress.” It told her as it leaped aside to allow access to the Headmaster’s office.

She said nothing as she made her way up the stairs to the door of the Headmaster’s office and knocked, entering the office at the sound of “Enter!” finding the Headmaster seated at his desk looking at a pensive.

Albus stood up. “Sara, what a surprise to see you here so early on a Sunday morning. Please have a seat.” Gesturing to the chair placed in front of his desk.

“Headmaster, I need to have Mr. Potter come with me to Diagon Alley so that I can purchase and place sneak-o-scopes around the school. We both know what is going to happen soon and I want to be prepared.”

“Sara, sneak-o-scopes are very expensive items. There is no money in the school budget for the cost and the Board of Governors will not approve it.” He replied.

“Albus, I am a Lady. I have more money than I will ever spend in a lifetime. Consider it a donation.” She replied.

Albus looked to her. “You know that your brother is destined to kill me. You must promise me that you will not use them to prevent my death.”

She looked to the Headmaster and coldly replied. “It is your own business to rush yourself to the Veil. I promise the sneak-o-scopes will not be used to prevent it.” She felt the magiks swirl about as she made the promise.

“Very well then Sara.” The Headmaster replied. “Contact Mr. Potter and you have permission for Harry to assist you. You will protect him with your life.” Albus looked to her.

“Of course Headmaster! After all, that is the only reason that I am here.” She replied as she left his office.

Albus looked to the retreating form of his Defense professor and his eyes narrowed. First Severus requested the help of the Head Girl to assist him in helping him gather potions ingredients in the Forbidden forest today, and now his sister’s request on the same day.

He walked over to his Floo and tossed the powder in. “Kingsley, I need a word with you.”

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Hermione, Harry, and Ron walked into the Great Hall to lunch and sat down at the Gryffindor table. There were not too many of their fellow students as most enjoyed the freedom of Sunday and either slept in, or went about whatever they did, freed from academics.

Harry noticed Hermione glance up at their potions professor as they sat down. He leaned over and whispered in her ear. “Are you sure you want to marry him?”

Hermione whispered back. “More than anything in this world, Harry!”

Harry said nothing as he began to eat and noticed that an owl had landed at his plate with a parchment. He removed it and gave the owl a bit of chicken and watched as the owl flew away.

“Mr. Potter, The Headmaster has approved the request of assisting me with purchasing items for Defense classes. You will wear the appropriate clothing for this task underneath your traveling robes. Meet me at the gates at 2:30 PM and do not be late! Professor Sara Snape, Defense Against The Dark Arts.”

He showed the parchment to Ron and Hermione.

Ron looked at it with dread. “Blimey Harry! I feel sorry for you mate. Looks like you have an excuse for not having to lose to me in Wizard‘s Chess today.”

Harry laughed at Ron’s remark as looked to Hermione in understanding. He realized that this was the way he would be able to stand by her at her wedding.

Soon Harry and Hermione finished their meal, leaving Ron and Lavender quietly chatting at the Gryffindor table. They walked, not saying a word until they until they reached Gryffindor Tower.

“Hermione! I hate keeping things from Ron.” Harry hissed as they entered her room.

“And how do you think he will take it Harry? After all, I am marrying the greasy haired git of the dungeons today?” She snarled at him as she let him into her rooms.

Harry held up his hands. “Hermione, I know that he would not understand. It’s just that we have never had secrets between us.”

Hermione looked to Harry and sighed. “I know Harry. But soon, there will be no secrets. You trust me?” Hermione asked.

“Of course Hermione. Are you nervous?” He asked.

“No Harry, Professor Snape and I are meant to be.” She replied. “He does not think that he will survive, so marrying him will prevent our child from being a bastard.”

Harry looked to her and sighed. “I will stand up for you no matter what.” He murmured as he hugged her.

“Thank you Harry.” She breathed as she held him close. They held each other, lost to their own thoughts.

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Kingsley Shacklebot waited disillusioned at the spot that Albus requested. He spotted Sara and Mr. Potter arrive and cast a tracking spell on Harry. He could have sworn that Sara looked to him and smirk as she apparrated away with Harry.

As they approached the church Harry noticed the Defense assistants, Bootstray and Slightly waiting outside the entrance wearing muggle suits.

“Mr. Potter, go into the church and find Father O’Connor. I will be there shortly.” Sara coldly commanded.

Harry said nothing as he walked into the church as she made her way to her mother’s grave discreetly transforming a piece of parchment into a dozen roses.

Sara noticed the unkempt state of the graves as she placed the roses against the headstone. A silent cutting spell put the grave to a tidy appearance. Glancing at her father’s grave and sighing, she did the same thing to his. She stood up.

“Aurour Shacklebot, reveal yourself as I know you are here!” Sara coldly stated.

Kingsley looked to her as he disillusioned himself. “This is not Diagon Alley Master Assassin. What are you doing here?” He asked her.

“You are hardly dressed properly for church Aurour Shacklebot.“ Sara said as she silently transformed his robes to that of a muggle suit. She looked at him, satisfied with her handiwork. “So Albus sent you?”

“Yes Madame, he seemed to think that it would be wise to have additional protection.” Kingsley replied. “I did tell him that Harry was in capable hands. Albus still insisted.”

“He sent you to spy on me as he is well aware of what I can do.” Sara spat out. “Now what to do with you?” She glanced over to the gates of the church and noticed that her brother and his intended had arrived.

Kingsley looked as well. “And what is Severus doing here with Miss. Granger?” He asked.

Severus looked and saw Bootstray standing at the entrance to the church. Bootstray discretely pointed a finger and saw that Sara was standing with Kingsley at a grave.

“Hermione, go to Bootstray and then find Father O’Connor. I will join you shortly. Something is not right.” Severus told her, releasing her hand.

Hermione immediately followed his command, noticing her intended walk to his sister and Kingsley.

Severus glanced down and noted that they were standing at the graves of his parents. “Kingsley, what a remarkable coincidence to find you here at the same time.” Severus dryly stated. “Aurours are usually in pairs and I am sure the other is not Mad-Eye as Albus knows better. Nymphadora, reveal yourself!” He commanded.

Tonks appeared wearing a pair of muggle blue jeans and a pink shirt, her hair colored in a bright pink. “Snape, this is not the Forbidden Forest. What is going on here?” She asked.

Sara looked to the aurours and said “Excuse me for a moment. I need to have a word with Professor Snape.” She motioned for him to follow.

The aurours watched the two in a heated discussion. “What do you think Tonks?” Kingsley asked .

Tonks looked thoughtful. “Albus was right that something is going on. While I do not think there is any danger to Harry or Hermione, it is still strange. Severus despises the muggle world and yet we are here in what is obviously his childhood church as this is his parents grave. His father must have been a muggle. I wonder if He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named knows his blood status.”

“I highly doubt that as Severus would have been dead long ago if the fact was known. No, there is a another reason.” Kingsley replied.

The reason hit them both at the same time as they both loudly stated “Marriage!”

Kingsley heard the Master Assassin tell Severus “And that answers that we must tell them everything. It will be best for Hermione in the end.” He saw Severus agree and that the professors were walking to join them.

Sara coldly looked to the pair. “You have a choice. I can obliviate you now or you can take a vow never to repeat what you have been told and make your decision on your actions afterwards. The choice is yours.” She noticed Tonks raise her wand as Kingsley quickly pulled her arm down.

“We will agree to the terms that you have set.” Kingsley replied in his deep voice, feeling the magiks swirl about them.

Severus told them the complete story of his involvement with Miss. Granger.

Tonks looked at her ex-potions master. “I understand why you are here now. I will witness your wedding and be ready to stand by Hermione if need be. I vow it.” Magiks swirling about her.

Kingsley looked to him as well. While Severus was not the kindest of wizards, he was an honorable man despite what others saw on the outside. Gods the things that he does fort the Order alone proved that. “I vow it as well Severus. I will stand by Hermione when needed.”

Sara looked to her time piece noticing that it was 2:55. “We must hurry or my brother will break the “It is always the bride that is late.” rule. She told them as she quickly walked to the church, watching Tonks change her hair to a more acceptable color and transforming her jeans and top to a muggle dress.

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Father O’Connor looked as Severus entered his office with people that he did not immediately recognized. Severus pulled him aside and whispered in his ear while he nodded. “Take all the time you need my boy. I wish you luck!”

Father O’Connor approached the group. “Severus has went to gather up two more guest for the wedding. As I have already met Mr. Potter and the intended, I would like to introduce myself. I am Father O’Connor.” He said extending his hand out to Kingsley.

“I am Kingsley Shacklebot and this is my associate Nymphadora Tonks.” Kingsley replied as he shook the priest’s hand.

“Please call me Tonks Father.” Tonks stiffly replied, shaking his hand as well. She looked at the muggle priest, noting his features and gasped out in surprise. “Father, you are from the House of Malfoy are you not?”

“Very observant Miss. Tonks.” Father O’Connor replied, noticing the complete silence in his office. “I am the first born son of Abraxis Malfoy. I am sure everyone here knows the pure-blood views of the Malfoy’s? I am a squib and chose this profession when I was struck from the family and forced to the muggle world when I became of age.”

He looked into the cold obsidian eyes of the dark haired witch that remained silent. “You are Sara Snape. I remember the little girl that came to Mass. I take it the darkness that you have is the result of certain debts that your mother called in? I advised her against it.” Father O’Connor asked her.

Sara curtly nodded her head indicating that this was a discussion that was not going to happen. Everyone looked to Sara, tense silence hanging heavily in the air.

The silence was broken when Severus entered the office with a middle aged man and woman. “Father, do you have a room where Hermione can speak with her parents?” He asked the priest.

“Of course Severus.” Father O’Connor replied walking to a door and opening it. Hermione walked in with her parents, with Severus coming in last. “Father O’Connor will you stay?” He asked.

“Of course Severus.” The priest replied.

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Her parents looked to Hermione as her father gently took her hand into his. “Kitten, Professor Snape has told us everything and asked for our blessing. We know that your world is different and we understand that.” Mr. Granger looked to the priest.

“Professor Snape told us you are a non-magical person born in the magical world. Is that true?” Mr. Granger asked.

“That is true Mr. Granger. I can see the question that you want to ask. Is there such a thing as Bonded by Touch?” Father O’Connor asked them.

“We read the book that Professor Snape gave us. It is so hard to believe.” Mrs. Granger told the priest.

Father O’Connor held Mrs. Granger’s hand. “The best way to think about it is love at first sight. That is the Muggle equivalent, but there is more than just that. They share their thoughts and power, drawing off one another when needed. And it is a rare occurrence when the Bond happens to a wizard and a witch, leaving them no choice but to come together or die if the Bond is denied. Your daughter is in good hands as Severus would lay down his life for her.”

“Of that we have no doubt Father. He rescued us from this terrifying witch that broke into our house and tried to murder us. It is just that she is so young and has already faced too many dangers for her age. Professor Snape told us about the last seven years and she never breathed a word about it to us.” Mr. Granger replied.

“Mum, Dad! I did not want to worry you. There was nothing you could do.” Hermione replied, tears in her eyes.

“Do you love him Hermione? Having a man twenty years older is not easy you know.” Mrs. Granger asked her daughter.

“Mum, you know that I am way beyond my years in maturity. And yes, I do love him.” Hermione fervently replied.

“And you are with child Kitten? I read that this is what this Bond requires.” Mr. Granger asked his daughter.

Hermione said nothing as she saw her father approach her Bonded.

“Severus Tobias Snape, you have our blessing to marry our daughter.” Mr. Granger told Severus. “We welcome you and expect for you to care for our Hermione.”

Severus eyes glittered as he replied “Mr. Granger, I would give my life for her and I will take care of her.”

Mr. Granger looked to Father O’Connor. “I expect we have a wedding to perform.”

Father O’Connor looked to Mr. Granger. “A wedding that I am proud to perform.” He stated, opening the door and allowing everyone to depart.

Father O’Connor looked to the assembled. “In these days of dark times a man and a woman, wizard and witch desire to be married. The Fates have chosen them to be together forever. Is there anyone here that contest this?”

Silence greeted his words.

“Very well then.” Father O’Connor continued. “”Who stands for the wizard?” He asked.

Sara stepped up and gave the Prince wedding ring to her brother. “I do, Sara Peverell Prince Snape.” She replied, disguising her voice as she realized that Hermione’s parents were there.

“And who stands for the witch?” Father O’Connor asked, not remarking on the change of voice.

“I do, Harry James Potter.” Harry replied as he gave Hermione the wedding ring that she had given him earlier.

“Gathered, all here know that this couple has been bonded. We know that they will protect and love one another until it is time to present themselves to the Veil.” Father O’Connor intoned. “Severus Tobias Snape, do you take Hermione Jane Granger and protect her, care for her, and love her until you meet the Veil and wait for her until she joins you?” Father O’Connor asked.

“Hermione Jane Granger is my one and only. I will love her and take care of her with all that I am. And I will wait for her if I go to the Veil before she.” Severus stated, emotion in his voice as he slid the ring onto her finger.

Father O’Connor looked to the bride. “And you, Hermione Jane Granger vow the same?”

“Severus Tobias Snape is my one and only. I will love him and take care of him with all that I am. And if I should go to the Veil before him, I will wait for him and welcome him with open arms when he joins me.” Hermione replied, tears in her eyes as she slid the ring onto his finger. There was a bright flash as the vows took effect.

Father O’Connor looked in amazement. He used the Wizarding wedding to make everyone comfortable in the muggle setting. That should have only happened when Bounding Ribbons were used. And he was not ordained in the Wizarding world.

“All here acknowledge that a witch and wizard have wed. The flash we have seen confirm it, bonding these two.” Father O’Connor stated.

Rounds of “Aye!” and “Yes!” Filled the office.

“You may kiss your Bonded!” Father O’Connor stated.

Severus leaned to Hermione and kissed her gently.

Father O’Connor then stated. “I present to you Severus and Hermione Snape, married until they depart from one another!”

The room cheered as the couple continued to look at one another.

Harry walked over and hugged Hermione. “Thank you for letting me stand by you. I hope that Ginny and I will someday wed and I ask that you stand by me.”

Hermione looked Harry. “I would be proud to stand by you Harry!” She replied as she hugged him.

Harry then offered his hand to his hated potions professor. “Take care of her Professor. I know the road you are on. I promise that I will look after her if you do not survive.” Harry told him.

Severus looked at the offered hand and then grasped it. “It is honorable that you would claim our child as your own. Perhaps you are not like your father after all, Harry Potter. Hermione will be in good hands after everything is said and done.” Severus told him.

Severus turned to his wife. “I must get your parents back, and we all have to return to Hogwarts soon, as the Headmaster will get suspicious.”

Hermione went to her parents and hugged them. “Soon you can return and everything will be back to normal.” She told them.

They saw Severus approach. “Mr. and Mrs. Granger, I must take you back now. I will care for Hermione and when the Dark Lord is defeated, your family will be reunited.”

“Severus, I am sure that my daughter is in good hands. Thank you for bringing us here.” Mr. Granger replied.

Severus said nothing as he led them out of the church.

Bootstray approached Sara. “I would marry you Sara Snape. I am sure Father O’Connor would do it.”

Sara looked to her wizard coldly. “Bootstray, you cannot touch me and I have very little love in me. I fight the darkness constantly. As I have said, move on wizard! It would do you well to find someone else. The Darkness will take me in the end, no matter that you pine for me!” She turned away from Bootstray and addressed Harry.

“Mr. Potter! We still have a task to complete.” She coldly told the student as she walked out the door, motioning for Harry to follow her.

Father O’Connor heard the exchange and watched the wizard as he walked up to Slightly. He saw the love that Bootstray held for Sara and prayed for him. Sara Snape had certainly changed and Father O’Connor hoped that all would end well for the wizard. He watched as Slightly patted Bootstray on the back and both exited his office.

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Kingsley and Tonks entered the gates of Hogwarts and made their way to the Headmaster’s office, escorted by Mr. Filch. They were left at the Headmaster’s office and walked the stairs to the open door of the Headmaster’s office.

Albus looked to them as they entered. “Is all that it seems?”

Kingsley replied. “Severus went with Harry and purchased fifty sneak-o-scopes. As there were not so many on hand, it took the shop a while to complete the order. She made sure to obliviate the owner after the purchase.”

“Snape and Miss. Granger did indeed go into Forbidden Forest Albus. I am terrible at potions, but they searched quite a while before they found what was needed.” Tonks told him.

Albus thanked the aurours and dismissed them, pleased that there was nothing amiss.

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Severus looked to his wife as she sat eating at Gryffindor table, picking at her dinner plate.

***Wife, you will attend me today! Before was the drive of the Bond. Today, I wish to teach you passion and show you what love feels like.***

Hermione glanced up at the potion master, blushing as the potion master’s eyes met hers.

Sara looked to her brother, noticing the look on his face. “Stop looking so smug. The Headmaster is watching you!” She hissed.

Severus looked to his sister and angrily replied “Professor Snape! I have told you that we are not family and you are not to address me at all, unless it is in the pursuit of academics.” He snarled as he left the table, exiting the staff entrance.

Sara glanced at the Headmaster as Filius replied. “Severus is very resistant of changes Sara. I am sure he will come around soon.”

“Yes Filius, only when I am dead and buried!” Sara told the small wizard as she left the table.

Albus looked to the siblings. It was obvious that things have not changed.

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Severus was sitting in his study when his wife suddenly appeared in the Floo. He looked to her as he noticed she was wearing an emerald green night gown. She brushed the ash off and approached him. “I wish to be taught the subtle act of passion that you promised me, husband!” Hermione told him.

Severus stood and guided her to his bedchambers. “And I will teach you well Hermione Snape.”

Severus looked to her. “You are beautiful!” He stated as he approached her. He kissed her deeply as he ran his long fingers against the silky fabric of the nightgown. “You tease me with this garment, Mrs. Snape.” He murmured against her neck, running a finger along her spine cause Hermione to shudder.

“Mr. Snape, you have far too many buttons!” She huskily replied as she began undoing them. She let his robes fall where they may and looked at her husband. “I like what the buttons have revealed Severus!” She whispered in his ear as she felt his body against hers.

He shuddered in pleasure as he removed the night gown. “Mrs. Snape I love what your nightgown has revealed as well.” He told her as he kissed her, hands roaming her naked body. Hermione sighed as she felt his touch, causing a fire to stir within her.

Severus picked Hermione up and placed her onto his bed, looking to her as he joined her and began to kiss her, stopping at her pert breast. He slowly licked the pert nipple standing out, then attended the other. Hermione moaned in pleasure. “You like that witch?” Severus asked as he continued.

“Oh yes Severus….” Hermione breathed.

Severus chuckled as he continued down her body, kissing her her until he stopped at her core. He flicked his tongue across her clit, hearing hear moan in pleasure. “Hermione, you taste heavenly.” Severus whispered as he continued.

Hermione gasped in pleasure “Severus!”

Severus pulled himself up and looked to her, his cock waiting at her entrance looking into Hermione's eyes while his reflected lust and love. “I need to hear the words Hermione.” He growled to her, waiting.

She ran her hands through his hair and cupped his face, feeling the hard angular features of his face. “Severus, I love you and you make me feel such passion for us to become one. I want you and I need you Beloved.” She breathlessly replied.

He did not hesitate as he entered looking to her. “Hermione…” Severus breathed as he stilled, fully sheathed within her.

“Gods Severus So good” She muttered.

He felt her hips arch up to take him deeper as her hands grabbed his ass, fingernails digging in to push him deeper “Hermione, you make me lose control!” He growled as he started to thrust into her deeply.

“Hmm, the Potions Master lose control of a situation? I think not.” Hermione replied.

Those words drove him. He continued to thrust deeply into his wife, oblivious to anything but her. “Hermione, I….” He started.

“Oh Severus!” She exclaimed as she kissed him hard hard as she felt her orgasm, arching her hips to his. Her words caused him to come as he continued thrusting into her. “Wife!” He growled, spilling his seed deep within her. “Hermione……” Severus hissed as he continued thrusting into her slowly, enjoying the feel of being inside her. “You are mine.” He softly told her as he looked into her eyes, and then brushed her lips with his.

“Always yours Severus, and you are mine as well.” Hermione replied as he moved beside her and wrapped his arms around her, covering their naked bodies with a blanket. Severus chuckled as he closed his eyes “And that is a fact my sufferable know it all, for no one else would have me.”

Hermione looked to him sleepily. “What, not insufferable?” She asked.

The only words she heard as her husband wandlessly put out the torches was a muttered “Don’t push it!” as they both fell asleep in each others arms.

Severus awoke after a while and lit the torches to his chambers and felt about his discarded robes until he found his time piece. 5:45 pm. He sighed as he knew it would be noticed if both he and the Head Girl did not appear for dinner.

He quickly took a shower and dressed and awoke his wife. “Hermione, dinner is in thirty minutes and I will be missed if I do not attend.” Severus gently grabbed her left hand and tapped her wedding bands with his wand. “These will appear at my death or when I release the charm.” He did the same to his band.

Hermione did not say a word and picked up her dressing gown and silently walked to the Floo, grabbing some powder and threw it in stating “Head Girls Chambers!”

Severus watched his young wife Floo to her room while totally naked. Gods! Who would have thought that Flooing would be so sexy?. He adjusted his erection and walked out of his chamber, making his way to the Great Hall.

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Harry and Ron was waiting in the common room for Hermione to join them to go to dinner.

Harry looked to the Head Girl’s door. “I say we just go Ron. Maybe she fell asleep and you know how she gets if she is awakened unexpectedly.” He was sure that Hermione was not in her room.

“Nonsense Harry!” Ron told him as he approached the door. “She might miss lunch on the weekends, but she never misses dinner.” Ron began to knock on the door and it suddenly opened, revealing Hermione.

“Sorry guys! I fell asleep while reading this wonderful book on advanced potion making and fell asleep.” She told them.

Harry inwardly smirked. He doubted that Hermione had been sleeping too much after she returned. And there was no doubt that she was studying potions, but not in the way that she stated.

“Shall we go boys?” She brightly asked them as she grabbed their arms and made their way to the Great Hall.

They turned a corner and immediately collided with a dark clothed figure and fell onto the hard stone floor, their bums smarting. Ron looked up and groaned. They had just collided with the greasy bat of the dungeon.

Professor Snape looked down coldly at the trio on the floor. “Clumsy Gryffindor! Twenty points apiece as you should look where you are going. You are lucky that is all as I am inclined not to give detention tonight!” He snarled as he quickly stepped around them and walked away, black robes billowing around him.

***Lioness, If it was allowed I would give you a thousand points. I believe you taught me something about passion today. The teacher was taught by the student.*** He sent to her.

Ron and Harry helped her up as Ron muttered “I really hate him! He should really get a life!”

They heard the cold voice of Professor Snape echo along the hall as he shouted “Mr. Weasley, an additional ten points as you should worry about your life and not my own!”

Harry, Ron, and Hermione picked themselves up and finally entered the Great hall and sat down next to Ginny and Lavander. Ron immediately filled his plate as Hermione looked to her husband. She forced her gaze away from the Head table and glanced at the Slytherin table. It was always wise to keep an eye on that table, as they would not hesitate to cause trouble.

Draco caught her eye as he immediately stood up and exited the hall. She then felt the burning along her Bond as her husband stood up and exited the Great Hall along with his sister a few moments later.

***Hermione, I am being called! You know what is required.*** He sent along the bond.

***Draco has been called as well Severus. Be well and come back to me!*** She responded as she felt their bond close.