Ten Years

Disclaimer: I by no mean own the Harry Potter characters. I wish I did.

Summary: It’s been ten years since Hermione, Harry and the other have graduated from Hogwarts and defeated Voldemort. Hermione returns to her ten year reunion and finds that most things have changed, but one thing has stayed the same. What will happen? R/R

Ten Years- Part 5

Severus walked Hermione to the gates of Hogwarts. Hermione didn’t just stay one night, she stayed two. Of course the two never left Severus’s chambers. Hermione and Severus stopped at the gates and faced each other.

“When will I be able to see you again?” Severus asked.

“Well, I leave for Rom tonight. I’ll be there for two days. After that I’m returning to St. Mungo’s. That’s where Remus is currently waiting to take the potion. I want to be there when he takes it. That way I can observe anything that happens. If it works, I’ll be busy for the next month or so. Perhaps, you could be there with me when Remus takes the potion?” Hermione answered.

“I think I could arrange it. I’ll reserve a room at the Leaky Cauldron for that day. I guess I’ll see you in about a week then.” Severus answered.

“I’ll be waiting. Oh and Severus, leave a message for me with Tom when you check in. Just in case I’m out or something.” Hermione said.

“I will.” Severus replied.

Hermione wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him passionately and roughly. Severus held her tightly to his body as she wiggled her body against him. He couldn’t wait till they were together once more.

“I better go. I still have to pack and head off to the university.” Hermione gasped as their lips came apart.

“You’re right. I will see you in one week. Good luck on your lecture and the potion. Floo me once you return from Rome. Just to let me know you made it home safe.” Severus requested.

“I will. See you later Severus.” Hermione said.

“See you Hermione.” Severus said.

Hermione waved and smiled as she apparated away. Severus was smiling as he turned and re-entered the castle. Hermione arrived at her home in Rome. She sighed as she flopped down on the bed.

‘My god! If I had known he would have been such an extravagant lover, I would have made a move on him a long, long time ago.’ Hermione thought as she stared at her canopy.

She slowly got to her feet and began packing her things for her two day stay in Naples. She grabbed a few robes, a black set of dress robes, her notes and samples of her potion, her spare wand and her travel potions kit. After that she entered the bathroom and began packing her toiletries. She grabbed her make-up kit and threw them all into her travel suit case.

Once done packing she headed downstairs. She set about and made herself an early lunch. As she ate, her thoughts kept returning to the potions master she left behind at Hogwarts. After her lunch she sat in the living room and read the Daily Prophet. Three hours later she grabbed her suit case, walked out the front door, reset her wards and apparated to the university.

“Welcome Mistress Granger.” Professor Giovanni greeted.

“Thank you for having me Professor.” Hermione smiled as she shook the older professor’s hand.

“Please follow me. I will show you to your guest chambers. I must say, I was expecting someone a little older. You look so young.” Giovanni stated.

“I get that a lot. I’m twenty eight. It often throws others off when they see how young I am and surprises them even more when they see all I have accomplished in my short life.” Hermione said.

“Yes. I understand the potion you are lecturing about these next two days is in the final stages of testing.” he said.

“That’s correct. The test subject is currently at St. Mungo’s. I will be returning there in one week to be there when he takes the final does. I’m confident that the potion will be a success.” she said.

“That’s good. Well here are your rooms. If you need anything just ring this bell and a house elf will be there to get anything you need.” he explained.

“I appreciate it. Thank you. Well, if you will excuse me. I need to unpack and prepare for my lectures in the morning.” she said.

“Of course. Dinner is served in the great hall in two hours. I would be honored if you would humor me and be my guest tonight.” Giovanni said.

“All right. I would like that. Thank you.” Hermione said with a gracious smile.

Giovanni nodded and exited the room. Hermione looked around her rooms. They were very nice and comfortable. She quickly unpacked her luggage and placed everything in the bathroom and the closet. She took her lecture supplies and sat them on the desk. She then entered the bathroom and quickly took a shower to freshen up before dinner. Two hours later there was a soft knock on her door. She opened the door and found Professor Giovanni standing there.

“My dear, dinner awaits.” he said.

Hermione giggled as she placed her arm in his. He then steered them toward the great hall.

“You know, this professor nonsense is a bit uncomfortable. Please, call me Randolph.” he said.

“In that case, you can call me Hermione.” she replied.

“What a beautiful name. Tell me, why isn’t it a pretty young thing like yourself not married?” Randolph asked.

“Well, I’ve been a bit preoccupied these past few years. But just recently there has been someone special that has entered my life. He stole my hearts many years ago and finally we got together.” Hermione answered.

“That’s wonderful. Your seat my dear.” Randolph said as he pulled out her chair for her.

“Thank you.” Hermione said.

Dinner at the university was wonderful. She sat and talked with the other professor there. They were truly impressed with everything she had accomplished in the past ten years of her life. Three hours later Randolph escorted her back to her rooms and bid her good night. Hermione ordered a cup of hot tea, got ready for bed and began going over her lecture notes. After finishing her lecture, she turned out the lights and went to bed.

Her two days in Rome flew bye very quickly. Her lectures were a success. The students she spoke to were very interested in her work and couldn’t wait to find out if her potion was a success or not. As she headed to leave, Randolph approached her.

“Hermione, thank you for coming and speaking in my classes. I hope that if your potion works, you would be willing to come back and talk more in depth about the different phases the test subject goes through.” Randolph said.

“That sounds wonderful. I had a terrific time Randolph. I would love to come and speak to your students again, should my potion succeed.” Hermione replied.

Hermione and Randolph shook hands and Hermione apparated back to her home. Once there she quickly wrote a letter to Severus letting him know she was home and that her lectures were a huge hit with not only the students, but the other professors at the university as well and sent it off with her owl Salazar.

She then unpacked her things, took a shower, repacked everything she would need in London and turned in for the night. The next day Hermione took to prepare for the final phase of Remus’s treatment. She wasn’t expected in London till Thursday.

That night as she sat reading Salazar returned with a letter from Severus. Hermione retrieved the letter, gave Salazar a treat and began reading.

Dear Hermione,
I’m glad to hear your trip was safe and that your lectures went well. I will be heading for London tomorrow. I will be there sometime around three in the afternoon. As you requested, I will leave a note with Tom that has my room number on it. In case you want to come by and see.
Until then, sleep well. I can’t wait to see you again. I missed you. Okay, mainly I missed that gorgeous body of yours in my arms naked and writhing beneath mine. But oh well. Until tomorrow.
Love,
Severus

Hermione laughed as she read his letter. She folded the letter, headed upstairs and went to bed. She woke up shortly after dawn. She showered, dressed, ate breakfast, grabbed her bag and headed for London. She stopped by the Leaky Cauldron, got her room, then headed to St. Mungo’s to check on Remus.

“Good morning Remus. How are you feeling?” Hermione greeted as she entered Remus’s room with his chart in her hands.

“Morning Hermione. As to how I’m feeling? I feel great. Usually the day of the full moon I feel like hell, but I feel so strong and healthy. I haven’t felt like this since I was about five. Right before I was bitten.” Remus answered.

“That’s wonderful. Those are all good signs. Just so you know, Severus Snape will be joining me tonight to watch the final phase.” Hermione said.

“That’s good. How is he doing by the way?’ Remus asked.

“Fine. Oh and I followed your advise.” Hermione answered as she sat on the foot of the bed.

“You did? How did it go?” Remus asked with a sly smile.

“Let’s just say, I spent two days longer at Hogwarts than I planned, but it was worth every moment.” she answered with a shit eating grin.

Remus began laughing as he clapped his hands. Hermione and Remus spent the morning talking about his feelings as he went through the third phase of the potion.

“Well, I will see you this evening to give you the final dose. With any luck, by this time tomorrow, you will be completely cured my old friend.” Hermione said.

Remus nodded. Hermione smiled and left the room. She headed out to downtown London and grabbed a cup of coffee. An hour later she returned to the Leaky Cauldron. Tom handed her a note. It was from Severus. She smiled as she headed upstairs toward the room number that was written on the parchment. She knocked on the door and waited.

The door opened. Hermione walked in and found the room bathed in darkness. Once the door closed, it was pitch black. Hermione reached inside her robes and clutched her wand. You could never be too careful.

“You won’t be needing that my little vixen.” Severus whispered into her ear.

“you can’t be too careful you know. I found out the hard way. Remember?” Hermione whispered back.

“Of course I remember. If I hadn’t turned at that moment, Lucius would have killed you on the spot.” he replied as he removed her outer robe.

“Oh yes. My knight in shining armor.” she whispered as she turned in his arms.

“I think we can save talking for later. Don’t you?” he asked.

Hermione didn’t answer with words. Her eyes had adjusted quickly to the darkness. She grabbed Severus by the front of his robes, pulled him roughly to her and slammed their lips together. Severus clutched her body to his. Hermione then pulled away and with an evil smile, pushed him backward. Severus landed with a soft thud on the bed.

“Time for the lioness to play.” Hermione purred as she dropped her robes to the floor.

T.B.C