Love...War...What's the Difference *COMPLETE*

Love…War…What’s the Difference?

A Plan, Consummations, and One Final Dream

Hermione awoke the next day in Severus’ arms. She smiled as she brushed a strand of hair off his forehead. Severus’ eyes fluttered opened and he smiled lovingly at her. She returned the smile.

“How are you feeling?” he asked.

“A bit stiff, but I’ll live. You?” she answered.

“I feel all right. I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you,” he said.

“Severus, I don’t want you blaming yourself for what happened last night. Right now, we need to focus on getting your potion and mine finished. Soon, the final battle will happen and the Order will need those potions,” she replied gently.

“You’re right,” he nodded.

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Harry and Ginny had been told about the attack earlier that morning after breakfast. They were also told they could see Hermione and Severus later that evening after dinner.

“At least they weren’t seriously hurt,” Ginny said as she sat on Harry’s lap in the common room.

“Thank god for that. Gin, I feel it in my bones. The final battle will happen soon,” Harry sighed.

“You’re ready. You will defeat Voldemort when the time comes,” she said as she kissed him tenderly.

Harry pulled her closer and deepened the kiss slightly. They came apart a few minutes later. Together, they just sat there holding each other and watching the fire dance in the fire place.

By Monday, Hermione and Severus were good as new. When they returned to potions, Draco looked a bit disappointed. Hermione ignored him and set to work on her potion. If her calculations were correct, her potion would be finished by Christmas Eve.

As she worked, Severus studied her. ‘I need to talk to Albus. The Death Eaters attacking both of us was a message. I won’t lose Hermione. Not now, not ever,’ Severus thought.

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“You wanted to see me Lucius?” Albus asked as he entered Lucius’ chambers.

“Yes. I have an idea. Let me go public about betraying Voldemort. Arthur can show my pensieve to the Wizengamot. We can also go public about the attack on Severus and Miss Granger in Hogsmeade. We can say they were on a business like dinner. Maybe discussing her becoming his apprentice or something and about Severus being a spy,” Lucius answered.

“Hmm. Yes, that would keep their relationship a secret. It could also generate more support and sympathy for the Order. I will talk to Hermione and Severus about it tonight. I will speak to Arthur in the morning. If they agree, we will have the story run this weekend,” Albus said.

Lucius nodded. Albus left and Lucius sighed as he stared into the fireplace. ‘This plan has to work. Voldemort has to be stopped,’

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Later that night, Albus stopped by the lab and explained Lucius’ plan to Hermione and Severus. The couple agreed. Albus left to get things ready for Lucius to go before the Wizengamot.

“Severus, what’s wrong?” Hermione asked as they exited the lab.

“I almost lost you on Saturday night. I was so scared when they grabbed you,” he answered as he sat on the sofa.

“Severus, listen to me. It’s going to take more than a couple of Death Eaters to take me away for you. Your Slytherin ass is stuck with me. I expect us to be together for quite a while,” she smiled.

Hermione leaned foreword and kissed him. Severus pulled her into his arms and returned the kiss eagerly. They both moaned as they fell back onto the sofa, with Severus laying on top.

“Hermione, as much as I want this, I don’t want you to feel pressured,” he said.

“Shut up and make love to me,” she countered with no hesitation.

“Yes ma’am,” he smiled. Severus gathered her into his arms and left the study. He stumbled into his bedroom as Hermione began kissing and nibbling at his neck. He gently laid her on the bed. With a whispered spell, their clothes melted away.

“I want to do this right and have you stay the night, but we both know you can’t,” he whispered as climbed into the bed.

“I know. Let’s just enjoy the moment,” she replied.

He leaned down and kissed her once more. She sighed as he slid his left hand down her body. He felt his cock twitch when he easily slid first one, then two fingers into her and felt how wet she was.

“God Hermione. You’re all wet and ready for me,” he moaned.

“Yes I am. I feel like I’ve been waiting all this time for you,” she sighed as she rocked against his fingers.

Severus growled and kissed her roughly as he moved between her legs. Hermione wrapped her arms and legs around him tightly as she aggressively returned his kiss. They both cried out as he entered her in one smooth stroke.

“Oh god yes!” she moaned.

“You’re…a virgin,” he groaned.

“So. I want this. I want you and only you,” she said.

Severus felt his heart swell at her words. Slowly, he began to thrust in and out of her. She gasped and arched into him as she felt him move within her. He leaned down and began to pepper her neck with slow kisses. The two found a rhythm easily. Hermione began to lick and nibble at his neck and ear lobe, causing Severus to moan and thrust harder and faster.

“Severus. Oh yes. So good,” she sighed.

“You’re perfect Hermione,” he whispered as he licked her earlobe.

Hermione clung to him tighter as she matched his movements with movements of her own. Severus began thrusting even harder and faster. Hermione’s moans and cries echoing through the room, encouraging him. She dug her fingernails into his back and drug them down, causing him to growl in pleasure.

“I’m so close Severus,” she cried.

“Then come Hermione. Let me feel you come,” he gasped.

Seconds later, both reached their peak. Gasping each other’s name as they trembled from the intensity of their joined release. Severus kissed her tenderly as he slid out from between her legs.

“You are amazing,” he smiled.

“So are you. Thank you for making this memorable for me,” she whispered softly.

Ten minutes later, they were clean and dressed. Severus walked her to the door leading from his classroom to the hall. They shared one last tender kiss, said good night, and Hermione made her way back to her rooms.

Once safely in her rooms, she grabbed a quick shower, then climbed into bed to read for a while. An hour later, she turned off the lights and began to drift off to sleep. A gentle smile on her lips.

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“Hello Hermione,”

“Hello yourself. When are you going to show me who you are?” Hermione asked.

Hermione found herself in the rose gardens of Hogwarts and mysterious dream man once more with her. Like the two previous dreams, his face was hidden from her by the shadows.

“You’re ready now,” he answered as he stepped into the sunlight.

“Severus?” she gasped.

“Yes and no. You’ve always dreamt of me, but until you and the real Severus consummated your love for each other, your mind wouldn’t let you see my face,” he explained.

Hermione couldn’t believe it. All this time, her mind had known what her heart was afraid to acknowledge. She smiled as she walked to him and wrapped her arms around his waist. Severus in turn wrapped his arms around her.

“So, I won’t be having anymore dreams like this will I?” she asked.

“No. I did what your mind needed to me to do. I’m sure you’ll still dream about Severus, but it will be the real Severus you’ll see, not me,” he answered.

“I see. Thank you, for helping me see the truth,” she said.

“You’re quite welcome my dear,” he smiled.

Hermione gave him one last hug as the dreamscape shifted. She smiled as she saw a happy and peaceful future with Severus.

T.B.C