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Harry Potter › Het - Male/Female › Snape/Hermione
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Adult ++
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30
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21,290
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94
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A Night Out
Chapter Seven…A night out
They were seated quickly at the restaurant despite the small wait for the outside tables. The night was beautiful and it seemed Hermione wasn’t the only on who had the idea to enjoy some fresh seafood and sip drinks overlooking the ocean. Of course Severus noted that if the host hadn’t nearly tripped over himself when Hermione walked in the door they may have still been waiting.
The atmosphere was cozy and intimate and honestly made both of them a little uncomfterable as they tried to come up with suitable dinner conversation. It seemed a place for lovers, and lovers they were not. At least not yet, though hopefully soon if Hermione had her way.
The waiter approached their table keeping his eyes on Hermione the entire time. Severus would have said something if it weren’t for the fact that it seemed being with a beautiful lady helped you receive the best service in the house. Severus ordered a whiskey and was surprised when saw Hermione pull out an ID and order herself ale. After the waiter had left he raised and eyebrow at her in silent question.
“Oh, its fake “she blushed “I know I shouldn’t have it, but I hate being allowed to drink back home, but not being able to in America. I just charmed a piece of parchment to look like an ID, no biggie”.
“No it wasn’t that. After I found out that you smoke I should have assumed you were naughtier then you looked. It’s more your choice in beverages, American muggle beer, it seems so crass for you.”
“Well, it’s actually quite good. I love liquor, but sometimes you just can’t beat a nice cold beer. And it may be crass, but I can chug any of the Gryffindor guys under the table”.
It was then that Hermione proved her point about nothing being better then a beer by drinking her way through a total of four glasses throughout dinner. Sweet Merlin Severus thought I’m going to have to carry the tiny thing home.
Yet again however, Hermione surprised him. Not only did she seem unaffected (only the slightly redder then normal ears proved otherwise) but she had relaxed enough to keep up a conversation of brilliant analyses and witty repartee’s. The unfortunate victim of this wit however was none other then the waiter who took such joy in drinking in Hermione’s figure every chance he got. Said waiter had made the mistake of deciding he was much more worth her attention then the older dark man she was with, and apparently in a moment of infinite stupidity, decided to express this belief.
“So doll” he stated with all the cockiness he could muster “what are you doin’ with a guy like that?”
Not being familiar with Hermione, he took the mischievous glint in her eyes and the straightening of her shoulder as a good sign and let a sly grin begin to cross his features. He was a bit confused to see that she had grabbed the old perv’s hand and barely had time to collect himself when she leaned forward giving him an enticing view of cleavage and stated huskily “well sir, in about 15 minutes when we get home I will be doing a lot of things with him that I won’t be doing with you”. And with that statement she twirled on her heels and walked out of the restaurant tossing over her shoulder to Severus, who was still standing still shocked by her statement “well hurry up darling. I think I would like to be on top tonight”.
Severus snapped out of his statuesque state rather quickly and followed her out the door. It was here that he finally let his façade crumble and began to laugh a rich baritone laugh that sounded like it hadn’t been used in years.
“That Hermione was brilliant. I do believe the young man is still trying to figure out what exactly we’ll be doing that requires you to be on top”.
“Do you think I should go tell him its sleeping on bunk beds?” she replied saucily and turned. “Oh Severus! Look! The bar across the street is having karaoke night! Can we go? It seems so early to go home!”
Karaoke? What the hell is that? Oh well he thought this has been fun I suppose one more bar wouldn’t hurt. Then I can find out what this karaoke business is about.
“Alright Hermione, lets go. But please enlighten me on the way about karaoke. I prefer not to look ignorant in front of the muggles”.
Five minutes later and Hermione and Severus were walking into the bar, Severus feeling a little apprehensive about watching random people sing into an amplifying device. They took a seat near the front and Hermione got up to buy the first round for them. She returned with another whiskey for him and an apple martini for herself, along with two shots of something that smelt like sweet candies.
“These” Hermione stated “are butterscotch schnapps shots. They are very very good, though a little sweet, so I’m not sure if you will like them.”
One the count of three they both downed their shots. Hermione was left with a sated smile and Severus had jumped from the table to order four more. They were amazing! After the alcohol had hit them they kicked back to watch four muggles sing something called the Time Warp. It was rather catchy, but apparently had more meaning to muggles as he heard various people calling out phrases and interacting with the singers. Hermione included.
Before he knew it an hour had passed and he was lost in his own world of thought when he heard a very drunk Hermione mumble something. Not wanting to pull completely from his own mind he mumbled something in return and took another sip of his whiskey. Therefore he was surprised to see her climbing the stage somewhat unsteadily to the microphone.
Oh Merlin, she’s going to sing I hope this isn’t too embarrassing for her. If so I guess I will just get her drunk enough to forget about it afterwards he thought.
Slow sultry music started to play and Severus decided that he didn’t care if she was horrible. It would be worth it to watch her body move to the music like that all night. He was blown away however when she opened her mouth. Her voice was amazing. Low and husky, but it flowed over the room and stopped more then one conversation as people swiveled to look at the little vixen with the amazing voice. Severus let the words wash over him and recognized the tune vaguely as something he had heard years before in a muggle musical.
The minute you walked in the joint,
I could see you were a man of distinction,
A real big spender,
Good looking, so refined.
Say, wouldn't you like to know
What's going on in my mind?
So, let me get right to the point,
I don't pop my cork for ev'ry guy I see.
Hey, big spender, spend...
A little time with...me...me...me!
Do you wanna have fun?
How's about a few laughs?
I can show you a...good time...
Do you wanna have fun...fun...fun?
How's about a few laughs
Laughs laughs
I can show you a
good time
Fun, laughs good time
Fun, laughs good time
Fun, laughs good time...shhh...
What did you say you are?
How's about a ...(laugh)
I could give you some...
Are you ready for...(fun)
How would you like a...
Let me show you a ...(good time)
Hey, big spender...
Hey, big spender...
The minute you walked in the joint,
I could see you were a man of distinction,
A real big spender.
Good looking, so refined.
Say wouldn't you like to know
what’s going on in my mind?
So, let me get right to the point,
I don't pop my cork for every guy I see.
Hey, big spender,
Hey, big spender!
Hey, big spender!
Spend...a little time with ...me!
Fun...Laughs...Good Time!
Fun...Laughs...Good Time!
Fun...Laughs...Good Time!
How about it palsy?...Yeah!
Every man in the place at that time wanted her to show him a good time a few women looked like they were thinking it over as well. Severus decided he would think about that later though. Hermione wobbled through her throng of admirers and agreed to sing again if they would let her rest for a couple of songs in between.
“I had no idea you could sing Hermione. That was amazing.” Hermione blushed prettily.
“Thank you Severus. I don’t usually sing in public, but I guess with the liquid courage tonight I had to have a go. Any requests for next time? I promised that group of sailors over there I would go again”.
The thought in Severus’ head at the moment was to tell her he requested her to shut up and kiss him, but he was trying to fight it. “Sure, I request you to shut up and kiss me”. DAMN! Oops!
“What was that Severus?”
“Hmm? Oh nothing. Just said I wouldn’t know anything to request. You pick”. Hermione looked at him suspiciously but didn’t say anything. A few minutes passed and she rose from the table stating that they should go after she was done; after all she had those letters from the boys to read.
The atmosphere in the bar changed to one of rapt attention as Hermione climbed the stage again and picked up the microphone. She whispered her selection to the operator and the music came out in faster beats then last time. She looked over to the table was sitting and winked at him before opening her mouth to sing.
I don't know what is that makes me love you so
I only know I never wanna let you go
'Cause you started something, can't you see?
That ever since we met you've had a hold on me
It happens to be true
I only want to be with you
As she sang the chorus to the song she sauntered around the stage and leaned forward to rub her hand over the face of the sailor closest to her. The poor man nearly had a heart attack at being touched by her, she then slowly stood up and moved toward Severus’ table. He could feel his heart beating faster as she made her towards him. He felt faint however when she sat in his lap and continued on:
It doesn't matter where you go or what you do
I wanna spend each moment of the day with you
Look what has happened with just one kiss
I never knew that I could be in love like this
It's crazy but it's true
I only want to be with you
You stopped and smiled at me, asked me if I'd care to dance
I fell into your open arms and I didn't stand a chance
Now listen honey, I just wanna be beside you everywhere
As long as we're together, honey, I don't care
'Cause you started something, can't you see
That ever since we met you've had a hold on me
No matter what you do
I only want to be with you
No matter what you do
I only want to be with you
The bar went up in cheers as she finished and Hermione made a point to wiggle her bum around in Severus’ lap a bit before standing and returning the microphone to the stand.
“Well, are you ready to go Severus? It’s almost one o’clock in the morning now” and to punctuate this fact she yawned widely and stretched her arms over her head. If Severus didn’t already want her that delightful stretch that showcased her chest to him made him want to throw her over his shoulder and carry her to the cottage caveman style.
A/N: Special thanks to Prospera who gave me some wonderful advice on grammar. And also to NutsAboutHarry who was wonderful enough to catch my decidedly “un – British” way of speaking. Lol. Thanks so much to everyone who reviews and I appreciate all the help I can get with these things.
They were seated quickly at the restaurant despite the small wait for the outside tables. The night was beautiful and it seemed Hermione wasn’t the only on who had the idea to enjoy some fresh seafood and sip drinks overlooking the ocean. Of course Severus noted that if the host hadn’t nearly tripped over himself when Hermione walked in the door they may have still been waiting.
The atmosphere was cozy and intimate and honestly made both of them a little uncomfterable as they tried to come up with suitable dinner conversation. It seemed a place for lovers, and lovers they were not. At least not yet, though hopefully soon if Hermione had her way.
The waiter approached their table keeping his eyes on Hermione the entire time. Severus would have said something if it weren’t for the fact that it seemed being with a beautiful lady helped you receive the best service in the house. Severus ordered a whiskey and was surprised when saw Hermione pull out an ID and order herself ale. After the waiter had left he raised and eyebrow at her in silent question.
“Oh, its fake “she blushed “I know I shouldn’t have it, but I hate being allowed to drink back home, but not being able to in America. I just charmed a piece of parchment to look like an ID, no biggie”.
“No it wasn’t that. After I found out that you smoke I should have assumed you were naughtier then you looked. It’s more your choice in beverages, American muggle beer, it seems so crass for you.”
“Well, it’s actually quite good. I love liquor, but sometimes you just can’t beat a nice cold beer. And it may be crass, but I can chug any of the Gryffindor guys under the table”.
It was then that Hermione proved her point about nothing being better then a beer by drinking her way through a total of four glasses throughout dinner. Sweet Merlin Severus thought I’m going to have to carry the tiny thing home.
Yet again however, Hermione surprised him. Not only did she seem unaffected (only the slightly redder then normal ears proved otherwise) but she had relaxed enough to keep up a conversation of brilliant analyses and witty repartee’s. The unfortunate victim of this wit however was none other then the waiter who took such joy in drinking in Hermione’s figure every chance he got. Said waiter had made the mistake of deciding he was much more worth her attention then the older dark man she was with, and apparently in a moment of infinite stupidity, decided to express this belief.
“So doll” he stated with all the cockiness he could muster “what are you doin’ with a guy like that?”
Not being familiar with Hermione, he took the mischievous glint in her eyes and the straightening of her shoulder as a good sign and let a sly grin begin to cross his features. He was a bit confused to see that she had grabbed the old perv’s hand and barely had time to collect himself when she leaned forward giving him an enticing view of cleavage and stated huskily “well sir, in about 15 minutes when we get home I will be doing a lot of things with him that I won’t be doing with you”. And with that statement she twirled on her heels and walked out of the restaurant tossing over her shoulder to Severus, who was still standing still shocked by her statement “well hurry up darling. I think I would like to be on top tonight”.
Severus snapped out of his statuesque state rather quickly and followed her out the door. It was here that he finally let his façade crumble and began to laugh a rich baritone laugh that sounded like it hadn’t been used in years.
“That Hermione was brilliant. I do believe the young man is still trying to figure out what exactly we’ll be doing that requires you to be on top”.
“Do you think I should go tell him its sleeping on bunk beds?” she replied saucily and turned. “Oh Severus! Look! The bar across the street is having karaoke night! Can we go? It seems so early to go home!”
Karaoke? What the hell is that? Oh well he thought this has been fun I suppose one more bar wouldn’t hurt. Then I can find out what this karaoke business is about.
“Alright Hermione, lets go. But please enlighten me on the way about karaoke. I prefer not to look ignorant in front of the muggles”.
Five minutes later and Hermione and Severus were walking into the bar, Severus feeling a little apprehensive about watching random people sing into an amplifying device. They took a seat near the front and Hermione got up to buy the first round for them. She returned with another whiskey for him and an apple martini for herself, along with two shots of something that smelt like sweet candies.
“These” Hermione stated “are butterscotch schnapps shots. They are very very good, though a little sweet, so I’m not sure if you will like them.”
One the count of three they both downed their shots. Hermione was left with a sated smile and Severus had jumped from the table to order four more. They were amazing! After the alcohol had hit them they kicked back to watch four muggles sing something called the Time Warp. It was rather catchy, but apparently had more meaning to muggles as he heard various people calling out phrases and interacting with the singers. Hermione included.
Before he knew it an hour had passed and he was lost in his own world of thought when he heard a very drunk Hermione mumble something. Not wanting to pull completely from his own mind he mumbled something in return and took another sip of his whiskey. Therefore he was surprised to see her climbing the stage somewhat unsteadily to the microphone.
Oh Merlin, she’s going to sing I hope this isn’t too embarrassing for her. If so I guess I will just get her drunk enough to forget about it afterwards he thought.
Slow sultry music started to play and Severus decided that he didn’t care if she was horrible. It would be worth it to watch her body move to the music like that all night. He was blown away however when she opened her mouth. Her voice was amazing. Low and husky, but it flowed over the room and stopped more then one conversation as people swiveled to look at the little vixen with the amazing voice. Severus let the words wash over him and recognized the tune vaguely as something he had heard years before in a muggle musical.
The minute you walked in the joint,
I could see you were a man of distinction,
A real big spender,
Good looking, so refined.
Say, wouldn't you like to know
What's going on in my mind?
So, let me get right to the point,
I don't pop my cork for ev'ry guy I see.
Hey, big spender, spend...
A little time with...me...me...me!
Do you wanna have fun?
How's about a few laughs?
I can show you a...good time...
Do you wanna have fun...fun...fun?
How's about a few laughs
Laughs laughs
I can show you a
good time
Fun, laughs good time
Fun, laughs good time
Fun, laughs good time...shhh...
What did you say you are?
How's about a ...(laugh)
I could give you some...
Are you ready for...(fun)
How would you like a...
Let me show you a ...(good time)
Hey, big spender...
Hey, big spender...
The minute you walked in the joint,
I could see you were a man of distinction,
A real big spender.
Good looking, so refined.
Say wouldn't you like to know
what’s going on in my mind?
So, let me get right to the point,
I don't pop my cork for every guy I see.
Hey, big spender,
Hey, big spender!
Hey, big spender!
Spend...a little time with ...me!
Fun...Laughs...Good Time!
Fun...Laughs...Good Time!
Fun...Laughs...Good Time!
How about it palsy?...Yeah!
Every man in the place at that time wanted her to show him a good time a few women looked like they were thinking it over as well. Severus decided he would think about that later though. Hermione wobbled through her throng of admirers and agreed to sing again if they would let her rest for a couple of songs in between.
“I had no idea you could sing Hermione. That was amazing.” Hermione blushed prettily.
“Thank you Severus. I don’t usually sing in public, but I guess with the liquid courage tonight I had to have a go. Any requests for next time? I promised that group of sailors over there I would go again”.
The thought in Severus’ head at the moment was to tell her he requested her to shut up and kiss him, but he was trying to fight it. “Sure, I request you to shut up and kiss me”. DAMN! Oops!
“What was that Severus?”
“Hmm? Oh nothing. Just said I wouldn’t know anything to request. You pick”. Hermione looked at him suspiciously but didn’t say anything. A few minutes passed and she rose from the table stating that they should go after she was done; after all she had those letters from the boys to read.
The atmosphere in the bar changed to one of rapt attention as Hermione climbed the stage again and picked up the microphone. She whispered her selection to the operator and the music came out in faster beats then last time. She looked over to the table was sitting and winked at him before opening her mouth to sing.
I don't know what is that makes me love you so
I only know I never wanna let you go
'Cause you started something, can't you see?
That ever since we met you've had a hold on me
It happens to be true
I only want to be with you
As she sang the chorus to the song she sauntered around the stage and leaned forward to rub her hand over the face of the sailor closest to her. The poor man nearly had a heart attack at being touched by her, she then slowly stood up and moved toward Severus’ table. He could feel his heart beating faster as she made her towards him. He felt faint however when she sat in his lap and continued on:
It doesn't matter where you go or what you do
I wanna spend each moment of the day with you
Look what has happened with just one kiss
I never knew that I could be in love like this
It's crazy but it's true
I only want to be with you
You stopped and smiled at me, asked me if I'd care to dance
I fell into your open arms and I didn't stand a chance
Now listen honey, I just wanna be beside you everywhere
As long as we're together, honey, I don't care
'Cause you started something, can't you see
That ever since we met you've had a hold on me
No matter what you do
I only want to be with you
No matter what you do
I only want to be with you
The bar went up in cheers as she finished and Hermione made a point to wiggle her bum around in Severus’ lap a bit before standing and returning the microphone to the stand.
“Well, are you ready to go Severus? It’s almost one o’clock in the morning now” and to punctuate this fact she yawned widely and stretched her arms over her head. If Severus didn’t already want her that delightful stretch that showcased her chest to him made him want to throw her over his shoulder and carry her to the cottage caveman style.
A/N: Special thanks to Prospera who gave me some wonderful advice on grammar. And also to NutsAboutHarry who was wonderful enough to catch my decidedly “un – British” way of speaking. Lol. Thanks so much to everyone who reviews and I appreciate all the help I can get with these things.