Summer Love

Disclaimer: I don’t own Harry Potter or the names I’ve borrowed from Sense and Sensibility. Wish I did though. Ha! Ha! This story is strictly for fun and nothing else.

Summary: Hermione has graduated from Hogwarts and discovers her neighbor is none other than her, recently, former potions professor, Severus Snape. What happens when these two get together? Will they make it or not? R/R

Summer Love

Chapter 5

It had been two days since Phillip attacked and nearly raped Hermione, two days since Draco had sent the letter to Severus. Severus was in the kitchen fixing drinks and Hermione was in the living room. Suddenly the phone rang.

Ring. Ring.

“Hello?” Hermione greeted.

“Um. Is Severus there?” Draco asked.

“Yes he is. May I ask who’s calling?” Hermione answered.

“It’s Draco.” Draco replied.

“Draco! It’s Hermione!” Hermione cried.

“Granger? What the hell are you doing there? It’s great to hear from you by the way.” Draco said.

“Severus just walked in. I’ll let him tell you. It’s great to hear from you as well. Here he is.” she said as she handed the receiver to Severus.

“Yeah?” Severus said.

“Hey. It’s Draco. What the hell is Hermione doing there?” Draco asked.

Severus quickly explained how his manor was next door to Hermione’s. How they met up at her party. He then told Draco how he and Hermione were dating and in love.

“It’s about fucking time!” Draco laughed loudly.

“What does that mean?” Severus demanded.

“Come on. I saw how you looked at her and how she looked at you our last year. It was obvious to not only me, but Ron, Pansy, Balise, Millicent, Crabbe and Goyle.” Draco answered smugly.

“What did you want wise ass?” Severus asked with a smirk.

“Well, we were wondering if you wanted to get together for lunch or something?” Draco replied.

“Hang on.” Severus said.

Draco could hear Severus speaking with Hermione. A few seconds later Severus got back on the line with an answer.

“Look, Hermione and I are having a cook out here. Her aunt and uncle are coming. Why don’t the six of you come too.” Severus replied.

“You sure? I mean…we don’t want to intrude.” Draco said.

“Draco Perry Malfoy! You six had better be here at Paradise Manor by eleven on Saturday morning, or I will personally hex each one of your asses into the middle of the next millennium!” Hermione ordered as she grabbed the phone from Severus.

“Yes ma’am! Eleven a.m. sharp!” Draco said.

“good. See you then.” Hermione said sweetly.

Draco and Severus talked a few more minutes before they hung up. Severus and Hermione were both laughing as they finished their drinks. They were meeting with Chris and Marianne at the police station to take care of the business with Phillip. An hour later found Severus, Hermione, Marianne and Chris seated in the police chief’s office.

“Miss Granger, if you will sign right here please.” the chief said.

Hermione took the pen and signed the form. The chief then stamped the right hand corner, put it in a folder and handed it to an office beside him.

“It is done. Judge Walters has assured me the trial will be held very soon. Within the next two weeks I’m sure.” the chief said.

“Thank you Chief Roberts. I appreciate the speediness and discursion of your department in handling this matter.” Hermione replied.

“You are very welcome Miss Granger.” Chief Roberts said graciously.

The four left the station and headed to get some lunch.

“So, we get to meet some more of your friends from your school on Saturday?” Marianne asked.

“Yes. I think you will like them. We didn’t become friends until our 6th year. And then it was rocky for a few months. Eventually, we became very close.” Hermione answered.

“I will warn you. Crabbe and Goyle can be a bit rambunctious. They also love to have eating contests. So don’t be surprised at their antics on Saturday.” Severus said.

Four hours later found Severus and Hermione walking through a nearby park. Both taking in the peacefulness of the day.

“I’m looking foreword to Saturday.” Hermione said.

“So am I. I talked to Sirius and Remus, and they said they’d be here on Saturday as well.” Severus replied.

“That’s great! I haven’t seen them since…well that day.” Hermione said.

Over the next few days, Hermione and Severus made sure Paradise Manor was spotless and ready for Saturday. Finally, the bid day arrived.

“Severus. Severus, it’s time to get up.” Hermione said as she shook his shoulder.

“Aahh. No…go…away.” Severus mumbled as he pulled the sheets over his head.

“Fine.” Hermione said.

She knelt down, grabbed the side of the mattress and pushed it up.

“Hey!” Severus yelled as he fell to the floor in a tangled heap of sheets, comforter and pillows.

“Hermione, what the hell was that about?” he demanded as he struggled to get to his feet.

“Honey, it’s ten thirty. People are going to start showing up in less than and hour.” she answered.

“Ten thirty! Damn!” he yelled as he ran into the bathroom.

Hermione laughed as she magically fixed and made the bed and headed downstairs. Ten minutes later Severus joined her in the backyard, where she was setting up the two picnic tables.

“Why did you let me sleep so late?” he asked.

“When I got up and got a shower, you said you would be up in a minute. I was coming in every ten minutes. Finally, I decided you had slept long enough.” she answered.

Severus and Hermione began setting up the grill. Half an hour later Chris and Marianne pulled up and entered the backyard. Marianne was carrying a large chocolate cake.

“Aunt Marianne! Uncle Chris!” Hermione cried.

“Hello Hermione.” Chris said as he hugged and kissed his niece.

“Hello dear. Where can I put this?” Marianne asked holding up the cake.

“Oh. Follow me.” Hermione answered.

Hermione led her aunt inside and into the kitchen. Hermione took the cake from her aunt and placed in the fridge.

“Wow. Severus has a beautiful home. It could use a woman’s touch though.” Marianne said.

“Aunt Marianne, I already have Aunt Eleanor on my back about marriage, I don’t need you too.” Hermione said.

“I was only making a comment.” Marianne said with a smile.

The two women headed back outside to join Severus and Chris. The four sat down at the patio table beside the pool. Before they could speak, another car pulled up. The car was a royal purple mini cooper. Out stepped Remus Lupin and Sirius Black.

“Hello everyone!” Sirius greeted as he and Remus walked up carrying two brown grocery bags.

“I see we’re fairly early.” Remus said with a smile.

“No, you’re right on time. Remus, Sirius, this is Hermione’s aunt and uncle, Chris and Marianne Brendon. Chris, Marianne, this is Remus Lupin and Sirius Black.” Severus said.

The four shook hands. Severus and Hermione took the two bags and carried them into the kitchen. One bag had chips, dip and party mix. The other carried two bottles of wine and two bottles of soda. When Hermione and Severus returned to the backyard, they found Draco pulling up in his green and silver Ferrari.

“Hey, hey, hey!” Draco cried out as he and Pansy climbed out of the car.

“Draco! Pansy!” Hermione yelled.

Hermione ran to the two. Draco and Pansy caught her as she threw herself at them. The three hugged each other tightly. After five minutes, they walked back to the adults. After introductions, they all sat down and began talking.

“How’s your mother Draco?” Sirius asked.

“Fine. You need to go by and see her you know.” Draco answered.

“I think that can be arranged. Don’t you love?” Remus questioned.

Sirius nodded. The subject was quickly turned to Hogwarts and what life was like there.

“Well, when I first started at Hogwarts, things weren’t easy for me. One, I was a muggle born witch and two, I was quite the book worm. It wasn’t until Halloween that year that Harry, Ron and I became friends.

“Draco, Pansy, Millicent, Balise, Crabbe and Goyle didn’t get along with Harry, Ron and I. We hated each other back then. It wasn’t until our 6th year that we got to know each other.” Hermione said.

“What changed?” Chris asked.

“The war. When we all returned home to our families the summer after our 5th year, we knew things were wrong. You see, Pansy, Balise, Crabbe, Goyle, Millicent and my fathers were all Death Eaters. That summer we were told we must take the Dark Mark.

“Luckily, our mothers decided to finally stand their ground. Apparently, over the previous five years, they had been taking small amounts of money from our families vaults and placing it in vaults of their own.

“Once we arrived home and our fathers made their demands, our mothers waited till they were called away. Once gone, we all packed up and left. It was Professor Snape, Professor Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix who helped hide us.” Draco answered.

“You idiots!” came a cry from the driveway.

Everyone got to their feet and made their way toward the drive. There they found Balise yelling at Crabbe and Goyle.

“I warned you two about drinking in my car! I told you not to spill anything!” Balise hollered.

“We’re sorry. It was an accident.” Goyle said.

“Yeah. We’ll clean it up Balise. We swear.” Crabbe added.

“You bet your asses you’ll clean it up!” Balise yelled.

“What’s going on here?” Hermione demanded.

“Hey Hermione. Oh those two spilt their drinks in the car as Balise pulled into the drive.” Millicent answered.

Hermione, Draco, Pansy and Severus began laughing. They knew how Balise felt about his precious 2003 Ford Explorer. Draco was even worse. No one was allowed to eat or drink in Draco’s car.

The group headed to the backyard after introduction were once more made. Balise returned to his car and grabbed two bags.

“I’ve got steaks, ribs, hot dogs, hamburgers, and some fajitas.” Balise announced.

“Tell you what. It will be a good two hours before the food will be ready. Why don’t you ladies go shopping.” Severus suggested.

“Sure. We can take my car. You coming Aunt Marianne?” Hermione asked.

“No. You three go on. Have fun.” Marianne answered with a smile.

Hermione hurried back inside to grab her purse and keys. A few minutes later, Hermione, Millicent and Pansy were in Hermione’s car heading for the nearby mall. Talking excitedly about their summer so far.

T.B.C