Venesian Love

Venesian Love

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Summary: It’s the gang’s 7th year. The war against Voldemort has become personal. Not just for Harry, but for Hogwarts favorite Potions Master, Severus Snape. With the start of a new years comes new trials and tribulations for everyone at Hogwarts. Will the gang be able to finally defeat Voldemort and live normal lives? Read and find out.

Chapter 5

The morning of the first Quidditch match dawned cold and cloudy. Hermione sat with Ginny and Neville at breakfast. Harry and Ron were with the team at the Quidditch pitch.

“I know we’re gonna win.” Neville said.

“Yeah. With Malfoy gone, the Slytherin team doesn’t stand a chance.” Ginny added.

“Of course if we beat them Professor Snape will be disappointed.” Hermione said.

Soon they joined the throng of students as they headed for the Quidditch pitch. The air was filled with excitement.

“I hope we win.” Ginny said.

“Don’t worry we will. Harry’s done a great job training the team. Oh no.” Hermione said.

“What?” Ginny and Neville asked.

“I forgot my omniocculars. You two go on and save me a seat. I’ll be right back.” Hermione answered.

Ginny and Neville nodded. Hermione turned and hurried to her room. She quickly found her omniocculars and hurried from her room. In the distance she could hear the sounds of the Quidditch game.

“I better hurry.” she said out loud.

She quickened her pace. She had just reached the entrance to the field when she felt a hand slam over her mouth. At once she began to struggle against her captor.

“I suggest you be still if you want to live, that is.” an evil voice whispered in her ear.

Hermione immediately recognized the voice. Lucius Malfoy. Lucius tightened his hold on her and began to drag her away. Hermione saw that they were heading off the grounds.

‘Think Hermione! You can’t let him get you off the grounds!’ she thought desperately.

She suddenly got an idea. With a burst of strength she kicked back. She felt her leg connect with Lucius’s groin. Lucius groaned and let her go. Hermione never hesitated as she ran as fast as she could. Straight into the Forbidden Forest.

“Where’s Mione?” Ron asked.

“I don’t know. She never came back from her room.” Ginny answered.

The group had just sat down to lunch. The entire Gryffindor table was still on a high from their spectacular win over Slytherin.

“That’s not like Hermione to miss a match. At least not without a valid reason.” Harry added.

“Maybe she was with Professor Snape.” Ginny asked.

“No. He was at the match. Even he asked where Mione was.” Ron answered.

Up at the staff table Severus was going crazy.

“Where is she? She should have been there.” Severus hissed.

“I have Sirius out looking for her. He will find her. I promise.” Albus said.

“I’m worried. She left with Miss Weasley and Mr. Longbottom, but I never saw her enter the stadium.” Severus added.

Meanwhile Hermione was deep in the forest. She found herself in a cluster of trees. Alone. Something one did not want to be when in the Forbidden Forest. She sank to the floor and leaned heavily against a tree.

“Stay calm Hermione. Everything’s going to be all right.” she whispered to herself.

At the same moment Sirius was moving through the forest in his Animangus form.

‘Where is she? Surely she couldn’t have gone to far.’ he thought.

Reluctantly Sirius returned to the castle. He quickly returned to his human form and ran to Albus’s office. There he found Albus, Remus, Minerva and Severus.

“Did you find her? Where is she Sirius?” Severus demanded.

“I’m sorry. I lost her trail. She has apparently gone into the Forbidden Forest. Alone.” Sirius replied sadly.

“Oh god no. Why would she go in there?” Remus asked.

“I think we should bring in Miss Weasley and Mr. Longbottom. Minerva, will you please go and get them?” Albus requested.

Minerva left the office. Severus began to pace. His face showed his emotions. Severus stopped at the window and stared at the forest. Sirius walked over to him.

“Severus, Hermione is a brilliant witch. The most brilliant I have ever seen. She will be fine until we find her.” Sirius said.

“Thanks. I just worry about her. I can’t lose her.” Severus replied.

A few minutes later Minerva returned with Ginny and Neville. The two sat down before the professors and Sirius.

“First off, neither of you are in trouble. You two were the last to see Hermione Granger and she hasn’t been seen since breakfast. We were hoping that you could help us.” Albus explained.

“Well, we were halfway to the pitch when Hermione said she forgot her omniocculars. She told us to go ahead and she would catch up. She turned and headed back to here. But she never came back.” Neville said.

“How come you didn’t go and make sure she was okay?” Severus demanded.

“I figured she got detained by a book or something.” Ginny answered.

“Do either of you know where she is or where she could be?” Remus questioned.

“No sir. I checked the library, Ginny and Jonathon checked the grounds and bathrooms while Ron and Harry checked the classrooms, kitchens and even the gardens. But we couldn’t find her sir.” Neville answered.

“Thank you. Please return to Gryffindor Tower. Also, tell Mr.’s Potter and Weasley that we are looking for Hermione and will notify them once we have something.” Albus said.

Ginny and Neville nodded, rose to their feet and left. Severus, who was shaking with anger and worry, slammed his fist into the wall.

“Aagghh! Where could she be? Even her friends are looking for her!” Severus screamed.

Minerva rushed to his side and took his hand gently in hers.

“There, there Severus. We’ll find her. I’ll ask Hagrid to go into the forest and try to find her.” Minerva said gently as she waved her wand and healed his hand.

“I’m going too.” Severus said.

“No. You will go to your chambers and wait. I fear whatever caused Hermione to enter the forest, especially alone, has something to do with Voldemort. I will not give him the chance to take you.” Albus ordered.

“Fine. I’ll stay but not in my chambers. I…I can’t be there right now. Not with Hermione missing.” Severus said.

Just then Hagrid entered the office.

“You sent for me sir?” Hagrid asked.

“Yes. Hagrid, it seems that Hermione is in the Forbidden Forest. Alone. Sirius lost her trail. We need you to go after her and bring her back.” Albus explained.

“I’ll leave right now. Sirius will you show me where you lost her trail?” Hagrid said.

“Of course.” Sirius replied.

Hagrid and Sirius hurried from the office. Severus watched from the window as the pair entered the forest.

“Severus, come on. Why don’t you come with me.” Minerva said.

Reluctantly Severus followed Minerva. They entered her office where there was hot tea and Ginger Newts waiting for them.

“Sit.” Minerva said.

Severus sat down. Minerva poured the two of them a cup of tea. She handed him his cup and saucer.

“Now, what’s really bothering you? It’s not another premonition is it?” Minerva asked.

“Now. It’s…it’s just I was planning on asking her to marry me tonight.” Severus answered.

“Aahh. No wonder you are so agitated. I know Hagrid and Sirius will find her. She will be fine and you can ask her to marry you.” Minerva said as she gently patted his shoulder.

The day wore on. Dinner came and went. Hagrid and Sirius were still searching for Hermione.

“Sirius, we have to go back.” Hagrid said as they stopped.

“No! Hermione is out here and alone! I’m not returning without her! We have to find her Hagrid!” Sirius said with determination.

Just then Fang gave a howl and ran off. Sirius and Hagrid ran after the boar hound. They soon found Fang nuzzling at something on the forest floor.

“Oh Merlin! Hermione! Hermione can you hear me?” Sirius cried as he and Hagrid knelt beside her.

“S…Sev…Severus? Where…where…” Hermione stuttered.

“Sshh. I’ll take you to him.” Sirius whispered as he wrapped the frozen witch in Hagrid’s coat.

“It’s true. Our Hermione and Severus are in love.” Hagrid said.

“Yes. You must keep this quiet. We can’t let Voldemort find out. Come on. Let’s get her to Poppy.” Sirius replied.

The two ran through the forest. After an hour they reached the double doors of the castle. Hagrid rushed to Albus’s office while Sirius hurried to the hospital wing.

“My goodness! Sirius where did you find her?” Poppy questioned as she helped Sirius place Hermione on a cot.

“I…well actually, Hagrid’s dog Fang found her in the Forbidden Forest. Will she be alright?” Sirius asked.

“Yes, once we thaw her out and get some food into her. And a good nights sleep.” Poppy answered as she draped a thick wool blanket over her.

Just then Albus and Remus, along with Hagrid, entered the hospital wing. Sirius led them away from Hermione’s bed while Poppy began to warm her up and then sent for some chicken broth from the kitchens.

“How is she?” Hagrid asked.

“Poppy says she’ll be just fine. Where’s Severus?” Sirius answered.

“Minerva has gone to get him. Half-way through dinner he retreated to his chambers.” Albus replied.

A minute later Severus came running into the ward. In a flash he was kneeling at he bedside.

“She’s fine Severus. Her body temperature is almost back to normal. Once she wakes up she needs to eat all this broth then get some rest. She can leave in the morning.” Poppy explained.

“Poppy, when she wakes up I do have a few questions for her.” Albus said.

“Very well. But only a few.” Poppy sighed.

An hour later Hermione was warmed up and dressed in flannel pajamas.

“Hermione, can you tell us how you ended up so deep in the forest?” Albus asked.

“I had just reached the stadium when I felt a hand slam over my mouth. I began to struggle. Then the guy said be still if I wanted to live. The man was Lucius Malfoy.” Hermione started.

“Lucius? Are you sure? I mean he‘s suppose to be in Azkaban.” Sirius exclaimed.

“Let her finish.” Minerva insisted.

“He…he then started to drag me away. I knew I couldn’t let him get me off the grounds. I kicked my leg back as hard as I could. I heard him groan and he let me go. I got free and ran as fast as I could. The forest was right there. I just wanted to get away. Before I knew it I was lost and alone.” Hermione finished tearfully.

Severus sat on the bed and gathered her gently into his arms. Hermione clung tightly to him as he held her.

“It’s all right. You’re here and you’re safe. Lucius can’t hurt you now.” Severus whispered.

“Headmaster, I must ask you, Minerva, Remus, Sirius and Hagrid to leave. I’m not about to fight with both Severus and Hermione, so he can stay.” Poppy insisted as she walked up carrying a tray of chicken broth and hot tea.

“Very well. Don’t worry Hermione, you just get some rest. Everything will be fine.” Albus said gently.

One-by-one everyone but Severus left the ward. Slowly Hermione began to eat her broth. After a few bites she realized just how hungry she was. After fifteen minutes the broth was gone and she began drinking her tea.

“I was so worried. When I didn’t see you at the match or after it I became scared.” Severus whispered as Hermione leaned heavily against his chest.

“You know, I really wasn’t scared of Lucius. I was more terrified of being in the Forbidden Forest alone. Not knowing what or who was around me.” Hermione whispered back.

“Dear, do you need something to help you sleep or will you be all right?” Poppy asked.

“No, I’ll be fine. As long as Severus stays I’ll be fine.” Hermione answered.

“I’ll be right here when you wake up. Now close your eyes and go to sleep.” Severus said.

Slowly her eyes drifted close. Poppy took away the tray. She then pulled up a chair beside the bed.

“She’s lucky. Lucius could have killed her. I wonder why he didn’t?” Poppy asked.

“I fear Voldemort knows about her and I. If that is true she is in great danger.” Severus answered.

“Then what do we do?” Poppy questioned.

“I don’t know. I need to talk to Hermione. As well as Albus. I’ll do everything in my power to protect her. I’ve already lost my mother. I’ll be damned if I lose the only woman I will ever love to that bastard.” Severus answered angrily.

“Take it east. I don’t need you to have a heart attack on me.” Poppy said.

“You’re right. I’ve been so worried about Hermione today.” Severus sighed.

“Get some rest dear boy. You need it.” Poppy said gently.

Poppy patted his shoulder and headed for her office. Severus removed his outer robe, gathered his beloved into his arms, pulled the blanket over them and fell asleep.

“You fool! You let her go!” Voldemort screamed at Lucius.

“I didn’t expect her to fight back. She caught me by surprise.” Lucius whimpered.

“Idiot! CURICO!” Voldemort screamed.

Lucius fell to the floor, screaming and writhing in pain. The other Death Eaters shuttered as they watched their master punish Lucius.

“You failed me Lucius! I should kill you but I have a better mission for you.” Voldemort snarled as he removed the spell.

Lucius managed to get to his knees. He crawled toward his master and kissed the hem of his robes.

“You will go with Bellatrix and Avery. My sources tell me that Severus has a friend who owns a costume shop in Hogsmeade. Her name is Marie Calloway. I want you three to go and send a message to our friend. Do not return till your mission is complete.” Voldemort ordered.

Back at Hogwarts Harry sat up straight in his bed gasping for air.

“I have to tell Dumbledore.” Harry whispered t himself.

Harry grabbed his glasses, put on his slippers, dressing gown and quietly hurried out of the boy dormitory. He made his way through the deserted castle. He soon reached Albus’s office, said the password and entered.

“Professor?” Harry called out.

“Harry? What are you doing here?” Albus asked as he entered the office.

“Sir, Voldemort is planning to kill someone. The lady that owns the costume shop in Hogsmeade. All because she’s friends with Professor Snape.” Harry answered.

“How do you know this?” Albus questioned.

“I…I saw it. Tonight I was so worried about Hermione that I was unable to clear my mind.” Harry replied.

“I see. Fawks, I need a warning. Go.” Albus instructed.

Fawks immediately vanished in a ball of fire. Harry and Albus sat patiently. About ten minutes later Fawks reappeared. Albus then removed a device Harry had only seen used once more.

The smoke quickly formed building which was on fire. It the showed Marie laying face down surrounded by flame.

“Harry, I need you to go to the hospital wing. Hermione and Severus need to be here. Hurry!” Albus ordered.

Harry jumped to his feet and ran as fast as he could. He reached the hospital wing. There he found Severus sitting up gasping for air still clutching Hermione.

“Professor Snape, Dumbledore needs you and Hermione now.” Harry gasped.

“It’s Marie. Isn’t it?” Severus asked.

Harry nodded. Severus gathered the still sleeping Hermione into his arms. He and Harry rushed to Albus. There they found Minerva, Remus, Moody and Tonks.

“There’s nothing left. We got her body out but the shop has been burned to the ground.” Moody said.

“Where’s Marie?” Severus demanded.

“I’m sorry boy, but she didn’t make it. She was dead long before the fire even touched her.” Moody answered.

“Huh? Severus? What‘s going on?” Hermione asked.

As soon as she spoke froze.

“It’s all right. Albus has told us about you and Severus. As to what’s going on, it seems that Voldemort has struck again. He sent Death Eaters after a friend of Severus’s Marie Calloway. She owned the costume shop in Hogsmeade.” Tonks explained.

“No. Is she all right?” Hermione gasped.

“We were too late. When we got Albus’s message and arrived at the shop. Marie was dead and the shop was burning.” she answered.

“Oh Severus. I’m so sorry.” Hermione whispered as she hugged him tightly.

“Albus, how did you know where to send him?” Minerva asked

“I…I saw it. I was so worried about Hermione I was unable to clear my mind.” Harry answered sadly.

“How…how did…how was she murdered?” Severus stuttered.

“Best we can gather, it was Arvada Kedavra curse. There was no physical injuries other than a few scorch marks.” Moody answered.

Severus laid his head upon Hermione’s shoulder and cried silently. Hermione gently stroked his hair as she held him.

“Have you searched the area? Spoken to witnesses?” Albus asked.

“Yes. There were no witnesses. Or any signs of who the Death Eaters either.” Tonks sighed.

“It was Avery, LeStrange and Lucius Malfoy.” Harry said.

“You sure Harry?” Hermione questioned.

“Yes. Voldemort punished Lucius for failing to bring Hermione to him. He threatened to kill him but gave him this mission instead.” Harry replied.

“Being as there is nothing more we can do, I suggest we return to bed.” Albus said sadly.

“Moody?” Severus said.

“Yes?” Moody asked as he turned to face Severus and Hermione.

“I beg you to be careful. And please find the ones who did this to Marie. Please.” Severus pleaded.

“I will. For now you watch your back and take care of your young lady. There’s no doubt Voldemort will try to hurt you and Potter through her.” Mood said gently.

Everyone left the office. As Hermione and Severus started to leave Albus stopped them.

“Why don’t you two return to Severus’s chambers. I’ll explain to Poppy what’s going on.” Albus said gently.

Severus and Hermione nodded. The couple made their way to Severus’s chambers. Once there they sat on the couch in his sitting room.

“Why Marie? She never hurt anyone.” Severus moaned.

“But how did he find out? No one knew but Albus, you and Remus.” Severus asked.

“Oh no!” Hermione gasped.

“What?” he asked.

“That day I bought my costume. I told Harry, Ron and Ginny. About a minute later Patrick Lensheer walked up. He must have overheard me.” she answered tearfully.

“That could be, but from what Harry and Ron told me later about that afternoon I doubt he heard you. Maybe someone followed me or someone was in the shop when she got my owl about your costume.” Severus said softly as he gathered her gently into his arms.

“Come on, let’s get some sleep.” Hermione said gently.

The pair moved from the sitting room to the bedroom. They quickly shed their clothes and climbed into the bed. Both wrapped their arms tightly around each other.

“I love you so much.” Hermione whispered.

“And I love you. Merlin knows what I would do without you. I can’t and won’t lose you. Not now.” Severus whispered back.

The two faced each other. As softly as the wind blows their lips came together. Hermione tangled her fingers in his silky raven locks. Severus rolled her over and covered her body with his. His long strong fingers brushed over her face.

“Are you sure about this?” he asked.

“Yes. We both need this. Need to feel whole.” she answered.

Slowly and seductively Severus smiled at her as he kissed her. Ever so slowly the pair began to tease each other. Their touches were slow, gentle and loving.

“So beautiful.” he whispered as he massaged her breasts.

“Severus. That feels so good. Don’t stop.” she moaned.

Ever so slowly Severus lowered his mouth to her right nipple. Hermione gasped in pleasure. Her back arched in pleasure. His left hand remaining on her left breast, while his right fluttered down her body.

“Oh yes. Feel me Severus. Feel what you do to me.” Hermione moaned as she dug her finger nails into his shoulder.

Hearing her talk like that was causing Severus’s blood to boil even more. Hermione groaned deep in her throat as she felt him slowly inserted two fingers deep inside her.

“You feel so tight. So wet. You look so beautiful like this.” Severus whispered into her ear.

“What…oh Merlin…do you…yes…” she gasped as she moved against his fingers.

“Just like this. In pure ecstasy. That’s it love. Move like that. Oh yes, let me feel you. I love you.” Severus whispered as he moved his head down her body and captured her clit in his mouth.

“Severus!” Hermione cried as she arched off the bed.

Severus slowly began to suck and lick at her. Hermione moaned and cried in pleasure. Her hips moved in sync with his lips and tongue.

“I’m gonna…Severus…yes!” she cried.

“That’s right. Come for me baby.” he whispered against her.

“Severus!” she all but screamed as she came in his mouth.

Severus greedily sucked and licked her clean. In a quick moment, Severus moved over her and thrust his member deep inside her. Hermione could only gasp. Severus froze above her.

“Merlin’s beard! You’re so tight! It feels so good!” Severus moaned.

Slowly they began to move. Both gasping with pleasure. Suddenly Severus rolled onto his back. Hermione froze as she stared down at his face.

“It’s all right love. I’ll help you. Nice and slow. You’re magnificent love. Stunning.” he sighed as he took hold of her hips and began to guide her movements.

Her movements quickly became faster and more erratic. Severus sat up and began to suckle her breasts. Hermione threw her head back and moaned loudly.

“I’m close Hermione. Yes! Hard and fast! Oh Hermione! Hermione!” Severus cried as he came hard and deep within her.

“Severus! So good! Aahh!” Hermione moaned as she arched in a perfect arch.

She and Severus collapsed back onto the mattress. Slowly Severus withdrew his member from her. He then did a quick cleansing spell and pulled the sheet and blanket over them. Hermione rested her head on his shoulder.

“That was amazing. It felt as if we were one mind, body and soul.” she said.

“We were. After Albus told us our love was Venesian I began to do some reading.” he replied.

“What did you find?” she asked.

“Not much. Apparently there have not been that many couples. What I did find was that Venesian couples, when their emotions are heightened, would often find themselves as a whole person during sex. Plus they would feel this experience when their love reached it’s maximum peak.” he answered.

“Wow. I may have to do some reading on my own.” she said with a yawn.

“Let’s sleep. On Monday we have to begin the potion.” he said gently.

Hermione merely nodded. Severus wrapped his arms tightly around her. As she slept Severus lay their enjoying the feel of her body on his and the soft sound of her breathing.

‘Oh mother. I wish you were here now. I would love your approval of Hermione. You always told me that one day I would find my soul mate. Hermione is my soul mate. I want her to become my wife and one day the mother of my children.’ Severus thought.

He closed his eyes and fell asleep.

*Severus’s Dream*

Severus looked around. He was standing in the sitting room of his family home. There in front of him was his mother.

“Hello my dearest Severus.” Isabel said with a smile.

“Mother? But how? I mean you’re dead?” he asked.

“My boy, when the living dream, those they love who have passed on can come back. Especially if the living person has your gift of premonitions.” Isabel explained.

Severus rushed foreword, knelt before her and laid his head on her lap. He then began to cry. Isabel gently stroked his hair.

“I’m sorry. I failed you to protect you. You died because of me.” he cried.

“Sshh. My death is not your fault. Hermione said so. She’s quite right. Do not blame yourself for my death.” she said gently.

Severus looked up at his mother. She wore an angelic smile.

“You wish for my approval to make her your wife?” she asked.

“Yes. Mother, she is my equal in every way. Not to mention I love her so much. I want her and I to be together. Forever.” he answered.

“You have my approval. I have been watching over you two. She is your soul mate and so much more. I would be thrilled to have her as my daughter-in-law.” Isabel said.

“Thank-you. I miss you so much.” Severus said tearfully.

“I miss you too. Now, I must go. Remember I love you and I’m watching over you and Hermione.” Isabel said.

“And I love you mother.” Severus replied.

*End Severus’s Dream*

Severus smiled in his sleep and tightened his hold on Hermione. Meanwhile, a meeting was taking place in a shady part of London.

“So, you’re Nicholas Snape. What can I do for you?” Voldemort asked.

“I want Severus to pay for my sister’s death. It is his fault she’s dead and now he must pay.” Nicholas answered sinisterly.

“How can I help you there?” Voldemort questioned.

“Actually, I can help you. What if I was able to bring Severus to you?” Nicholas replied.

“How so?” Voldemort said.

“I can trick him. Once I have him alone, I can bring him to you.” Nicholas explained.

“If you can do this I will reward you beyond anything in your wildest dreams.” Voldemort said.

“Gladly. Give me a month max and I will hand deliver that bastard to you.” Nicholas said.

Voldemort nodded. He the reached into his robes and pulled out a mirror and a sack full of Galleons.

“Use this mirror to contact me once you have him. And this is only a taste of what awaits you when your mission is complete.” Voldemort said as he handed Nicholas the mirror and the gold.

Nicholas nodded and disapparated. Voldemort let out an evil laugh as he too disapparated.

T.B.C