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The Headmaster's Wife	By : Mrs_HH Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 96743 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 23
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, nor the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

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Author's Notes:

A bit more thread laying in this chapter for future use and relationship development. I like giving you snippets!

Again words in "italics" with two quotation marks are our lovebirds communicating non verbally.

Enjoy!

Oh and for those unfamiliar with shopping in London, Bond Street is well known for high end designer shopping. Alas I am familiar with the area as my credit card bill does attest!

Hangovers, Hot Stone and Chicken?

Hermione sighed as she climbed into bed. She felt like a contortionist as she positioned herself in the only available space not occupied by her very drunk boyfriend. She was tempted to try and move him but didn't want to provoke a drunken hexing. Instead she settled for gently letting Severus know she was there and hoping that he would move of his own free will.

And sure enough after three hours of stroking his hair, gentle kisses and wiping the alcohol induced sweat away from his brow and body, he turned onto his side and she felt the dead weight of his arm pin her to the bed. Now she couldn't move it. "Oh fabulous" she said quietly as she realised she now needed to go to the loo.

She wondered if she could use their non verbal communication to ask him to move. She had nothing to lose.

"Sev. Sweetheart. Can you move your arm please darling?" she thought. Nothing.

She tried again. "Severus, please move your arm. I need to go to the loo" Nothing.

She sighed. "Oi you great lump, move your arm or else I'll end up weeing myself and then I will hex you into next week or worse I won't give you a blow job ever again"

There was sudden loud snort as he rolled over onto his back. Whether she'd communicated with him or it was coincidence she didn't actually care as she ran to the bathroom. She had to admit she was feeling the effects of her night out and as she stepped back into the bedroom she was greeted by the sound of Severus snoring...loudly.

"Sod it," she said as she walked out of the bedroom and down to the kitchens to get a glass of water.

Despite all the advantages of a magical existence Hermione still liked to do some things the muggle way. It was comforting. It reminded her of...Mum and Dad. She got a glass out of the cupboard and ran the tap until the water was colder...just like her Mum did. Tears were falling down her face as she thought of them when a voice purred in her ear, "Am I forgiven yet?"

Hermione jumped and dropped the glass in the sink. "Oh shit sorry Lucius. Don't come up behind me like that again"

"Oh and how would you like me to come then?" Lucius said jokingly...or not..unaware of how upset Hermione was as he wandlessly fixed the glass.

"Why don't you just fuck off?" she spat at him as she turned to face him. Lucius was caught off guard and his trademark sneer appeared but softened when he saw her tears.

"What are the tears for? What's wrong darling?" Lucius said as he placed his hands on her upper arms. Hermione immediately fell apart.

"I miss my Mum and Dad," she said bursting into tears.

Lucius held her close and gently stroked her hair. "You are so lucky to be able to miss your parents. I hated mine. Severus hated his father. I don't think I've been a shining beacon of fatherhood either. Sev told me about what you had to do. It'll all work out sweetie. I'm sure you'll see them again"

He didn't want to tell her about Severus conversation with Pius earlier but he really hoped they could pull this off. Muggles they may be but they were responsible for creating Hermione which was something very magical Lucius had to admit.

Lucius had to face facts. He was attracted to Hermione but he'd be content just being in her presence and relishing in her platonic embraces. He'd defend her with his life he was sure of it and would confront Severus if he ever treated her badly. Severus would never share her so this was the closest and most intimate he'd ever be with her and he drank the moment in just in case this was the last time.

Hermione pulled away from him suddenly. "How did you know I was in here?"

"I had trouble sleeping and when I heard a door shut I thought you might be Draco. He always ends up in here when he can't sleep," Lucius said unguarded. Hermione had never really spoken to him without some semblance of the Malfoy mask. "Hot chocolate?" he asked sighing.

"Please. I need to let Sev get the snoring out of his system and I could do with a cha,t" she said looking quite embarrassed to admit such a thing.

"May I escort you to the drawing room m'lady?" Lucius said holding out his arm.

"You are too kind m'Lord Malfoy" she said giggling.

As they sat in the large wing back chairs drinking their hot chocolate they discussed their mutual love of all things french and Severus of course. Hermione suddenly asked Lucius "Who are you taking to the Ball?"

"I honestly don't know," Lucius conceded. "Do you know any single witches or wizards?"

"Wizards?" Hermione was shocked.

Lucius smiled. "Darling I am predominantly a witch man but for the right wizard...well who knows! Although if I've ever been with a wizard it's been a one off thing. I fell in love with a wizard once but like the two witches I've ever fallen in love with it's been completely unrequited"

"What about Narcissa?" Hermione said surprised that his response hadn't seem to refer to her.

"Arranged marriage. Sex was perfunctory. She got pregnant with Draco and I'd done my job. She had many affairs...as did I of course. She was always happy to be shared. In the end she fell in love, I couldn't live a lie any more and that's why she's now in Switzerland. And good luck to her whilst I just swim around in my sea of wanting those who I can't have"

"I'm so sorry Lucius," Hermione said quietly looking at the floor. She felt bad for turning him down."We need to find you a date before you resort to paying for someone," she said giggling.

"Sweetie I can go to a function on my own you know," Lucius said smiling. "At least I know you'll dance with me. I promise to keep my hand off your arse!"

"Oh! That was the only reason I wanted to dance with you," she laughed.

"Your boyfriend is too scary to even try!" he laughed but then stood up, took her mug from her and knelt beside her. He took her hands and said, "I just want you to know I care about you more than I ever thought possible and I love the fact you care about me as well. You and Sev are meant to be together. I can't deny that. He can be a moody bastard but I've never seen him so in love. Lily was nothing compared to you.

“Since you befriended Draco I've thought of you as family and now you're with Severus you have secured your place. I'll always will be here for both of you but please look after him for me. He's not coping well with the pressures of this bond. Just watch his drinking. He always hits the bottle when things get too much emotionally for him. Just keep him safe from himself. He is totally devoted to you. Please make sure he knows how devoted you are to him."

Hermione stood up and looked at the blonde haired wizard carefully. "Your wizard...it's Severus isn't it? Does he know?"

Lucius shook his head. "I don't know. If he does he's never said and he'll never hear it from me"

"Well he won't hear it from me either," Hermione said and bent forward and kissed Lucius on the forehead. "I better get back to Sleeping Beauty. Sleep tight Lucius"

"And you my dear," Lucius said kissing her hand and watched her as she walked out of the room 'Merlin she has a gorgeous arse' he thought.

Hermione went back to bed and found Severus lying on his side and thankfully on one side of the bed. She slid under the covers and cuddled up behind him putting her arm over him and traced circles over his stomach. Just as she was falling asleep she felt him weave his fingers between hers and pull her hand up to his chest. She planted a kiss on his back and as she whispered "I love you" he squeezed her fingers tighter. She didn't know if he was awake or asleep. The fact he knew she was there meant everything to her though.

The next conscious thought Hermione had was that she was angry. Severus had started to come round and was groaning as he put his hand over his eyes. She reached over to the bedside table and picked up a vial of hangover potion and waved it in front of him.

"Can you take the stopper out for me?" he asked feeling very sorry for himself.

"What did your last slave die of?" Hermione snapped.

"Please my whole body hurts and I don't want to move," he said pathetically.

"Oh what a shame," she spat. "Sit up and take it. I don't want you choking on it"

"Can't move. My head's going to explode," he mumbled.

She shook her head and rolled her eyes. "Well take it then and don't spill it and don't choke"

Five minutes later and he mumbled "Have you got another one?"

She handed him another open vial and this time he managed to say thank you.

Five minutes later he said, "I need coffee"

"Have you lost the ability to summon a house elf?" she said sharply.

Severus huffed. "'Mione don't be a bitch. I'm not in the mood"

"You're not in the mood?" she said kneeling up beside him. "You're not in the mood? I hardly slept because of you last night and you're not in the mood?" she snapped.

"Don't shout. Is there a headache potion there?" he asked.

"Yes," she replied but made no attempt to retrieve it.

He huffed again. "Could I have it...please?" He was feeling bad for causing her bad mood but he felt like he had a small cruciatus going on his head.

"Here. I'm going to have a shower and get some breakfast. I'll send some coffee up for you"

"Stay here...please sweetheart," he said reaching out grabbing her wrist.

"No Severus. I'm too pissed off with you," she said as she yanked her arm away.

And she was angry with him. She was angry it was Lucius who held her when she cried...all she wanted was to find comfort in Severus' arms. She was annoyed he was trying to keep his worries away from her. But she was also annoyed at the bond for how it was making him feel...how it was making her feel. And she was tired and slightly hungover.

"Lucius told me how much you had to drink. What the hell were you thinking?" she said as quietly but as forcefully as possible as she slid off the bed.

"I don't know," he said pinching the bridge of his nose. And then his insecurity hit him. It was happening already. She was rejecting him.

Hermione looked at him suddenly. His usual silky drawl was cracking and higher than usual. He turned away from her and between his hand and his hair she couldn't see his face. Lucius' words hit her as well as a sense of panic. She lay next to him and propped herself up slightly on the pillows before saying gently, "come here sweetheart."

She'd never seen him turn over so quickly to find her comfort. She cradled him in her arms kissing his temple and running her fingers through his hair. "What's wrong Sev?" she asked soothing him.

He sniffed and said quietly "I've spent so long not being fully in control of my life and just when I thought I could be my own man this fucking bond kicks in. I don't feel in control of anything and last night...I can't describe it. It was as if part of me was missing and it hurt. I tried to block it out but it's been getting worse. When we're together or if we're both at Hogwarts doing things separately I feel better than fine but when one or both of us leave the castle separately I just want to scream. I just I feel so weak"

Hermione into his black eyes and saw they were deep pools of uncried tears.

She continued to stroke his hair and said, "I feel it too sweetheart. We shouldn't feel miserable or hurt when we're not together. We can miss each other but this bond is so desperate for us to be together and all it needs to do is back off because I'm not going anywhere. Are you?" Severus tightened his arm around her and shook his head.

"And weak is one thing you are not. We've just got to concentrate on what's important Severus. Us. Nothing matters more," she said as she slipped down the bed until she was lying facing him.

"I don't want it to drive a wedge between us Hermione," Severus said pulling her into him.

Hermione kissed his neck just by his scar and said "We won't let it. Trust in me Severus"

She kissed his lips before saying, "I'm sorry I snapped at you. I'm sure I'm not feeling as bad as you but I had a few too many last night myself. I don't care if you go out and get pissed but don't bury yourself in a bottle to hide away again please," she said tracing circles on his back.

"I'm sorry too," Severus said as he played with her hair. The potions were finally working and as he looked into her brown eyes everything melted away.

Suddenly his lips were crashing against hers and they were rolling over each other trying to claim the dominant position. He had an overwhelming desire to possess her and as he finally managed to lie over her he breathlessly said, "fuck I want you"

He pushed her top up over her breasts before he attacked them with his mouth. He wasn't rough but insistent and hungry for her. His tongue teased her nipples with flicks and long flat licks before sucking them deep into his mouth, grazing them with his teeth, making her arch and buck as she squeezed her thighs together to gain extra pressure on her rapidly swelling clit.

Her breathing was fast and shallow, panting out his name, panting out a litany of instructions to guide his ministrations. Swallowing before every gasp and moan, biting her lip to stop herself screaming, her mind was going blank and he hadn't even reached home yet. He hadn't even...ok well he had just removed her pyjama bottoms.

He traced his tongue slowly around her belly button and chuckled as she tangled her fingers in his hair undecided whether to pull him up for a kiss or push him downwards to pleasure her. He made the decision for her. His tongue trailed up over her stomach, between her breasts and then slowly up her throat before he planted soft kisses along her jaw. Then his mouth hovered over hers. He stilled completely watching her lust ignite even through her closed eyes. He waited.

Hermione suddenly felt bereft, agitated...frustrated. Apart from when she felt his warm breath lightly caress her cheek she realised he was no longer touching her. Her eyes flew open and were met by his. He just looked at her for a moment before he brought a hand up and pushed his fingers through her hair. He smiled, not saying a word to her and slowly brought his mouth down but just stopping short of her lips. She closed her eyes again in anticipation but instead of a repeat of the previous onslaught she felt a gentle flick of his tongue against her top lip, followed a few seconds later by another flick on her bottom lip. Hermione whimpered softly begging him to carry on. He softly touched her top lip with his lips and then her bottom lip each time letting his bottom lip linger for just a few seconds longer and gently dragging it away. She opened her mouth slightly as he stroked his tongue between her lips, each time exploring that bit further. By the time her mouth was completely open to him his tongue was caressing hers languidly as his fingertips traced over her skin.

With his one hand still in her hair he rolled onto his back and took her with him. She lay on top of him grinding herself against his still covered hardness as they continued to kiss. He firmly massaged her buttocks which only made her grind more. She suddenly straddled him and sat up. It was the first time she'd been completely naked in this position and he could feel her juices soaking through his boxers. She drew her fingers across his chest as he cupped her breasts. A low groan came from his throat as she teased him.

The slower she rubbed herself against him the more her fingers dug into his flesh. She just knew how to touch him and it was driving him crazy. All he wanted to do was flip her over, lose his boxers and sink home. 'Shit why did she give me a fucking date? Why do I have to be so fucking honourable?' he thought to himself. 'She didn't say when on Saturday...is a minute past midnight pushing it? Idiot you've got it all planned for later...control yourself'

Hermione couldn't believe how good it felt to rub herself against him like this. She arched backwards as she felt the pressure building and she instinctively began to rub her now very swollen clitoris. Severus just looked at her in awe. This was one of the most beautiful sights he'd ever seen as his naked witch pleasured herself. He felt her body tighten and her skin flush a deeper pink as she reached her peak but as she crashed her hot juices flooded out over him and that was it. He sat up wrapped her legs around his waist and laid her down on the bed.

He positioned himself between her legs and although he was still covered he thrust up against her. His wet boxers were clinging to him. Hermione suddenly grabbed his arse and pulled him closer as he captured her nipple in his mouth. He felt another orgasm building in her and as he bit down on her neck her hands couldn't decide whether they wanted to be on his back, in his hair, above her head, holding onto the headboard or gripping onto the sheets.

"I want you naked," she commanded bringing his face up to hers.

"Sweetheart that's a bad idea right now," he whispered as he kissed and nipped down her neck again.

"I don't care," she panted as she moved her hands down and hooked her thumbs under the waistband of his boxes.

"But you do care," he said as he kissed down her body.

'Why wasn't it tomorrow? Why did I have to give him a day that he'd hold me to?' Hermione thought frustratedly chastising herself.

Severus had to distract her and as he spread her legs wide his breath hitched as he saw how wet she was for him. A sense of frustration overtook him. He closed his eyes and swallowed hard. 'If we make the last two declarations now we could just...oh for fuck's sake Sev. For her sake control yourself'

Severus gently slipped his arm under her to give himself better access and with what seemed like one fluid movement he scooped up her pooling juices with his tongue and covered her with his mouth immediately sucking and teasing her clit. Hermione immediately crashed, screaming out his name and pushed her fingers through his hair commanding him not to stop as he continued to move his mouth and tongue against her, sucking down her hot release. He teased her entrance with a hard tongue fluttering over it before gently pushing into it slightly. She bucked her hips violently forcing his tongue further into her. And then he heard the words he so wanted to hear but just not now, "Severus fuck me"

'Oh shit' Severus thought to himself 'ignore her. Just concentrate on making her cum again' and he slipped two fingers inside her, working her g spot whilst his tongue lapped at her. He'd never had her screaming like this before and he was so hard.

Within minutes another orgasm broke through her. He knew she was too spent to complain as he withdrew his mouth and smiled as he looked at his beautiful trembling witch. She looked up at him. Her breathing was still hard and heavy and she pushed herself up on her elbows and said giggling, "I think I got a bit carried away and it's all your fault"

"I plead guilty,” he said as he kissed her gently trying to ignore his painful erection.

The thing was Hermione couldn't ignore it and she asked him quietly "Now will you take your boxers off?"

"You don't have to do anything my love," Severus said stroking her hair.

"But I do," Hermione said seductively as she moved down his body never breaking eye contact as she pulled his boxers down and took him in her mouth. The way she continued to look at him as she worked his cock meant he knew he wouldn't last and minutes later his body shuddered as he cried out her name.

It was then the fourth declaration poured out of him "Hermione I am yours and I offer you my deepest love and devotion"

"Severus I am yours and I too offer you my deepest love and devotion," Hermione responded and as he kissed her and their orbs did their happy dance she remembered Lucius' words and added "always"

As they lay there in each other's arms basking in the warmth that surrounded them a piece of parchment suddenly appeared on the bedside table. Severus picked it up and, noticing it was in Lucius' hand, immediately read it. The resulting embarrassed chuckle caused Hermione to take the parchment from him. It simply said

S

Glad you are still alive and if I may be so bold

Instructions for casting a Silencing Spell

Step 1: Remember to bloody well do it.

You have scarred Draco for life!

L

"Oh gods that's so embarrassing" Hermione said blushing.

"That's not embarrassing my love...the fact he was probably having a wank over us is," Severus said as he got up and walked to the bathroom.

"He wouldn't...oh hang we're talking about Lucius aren't we?" Hermione said loudly so Severus could hear.

"Yep," came the reply.

"Where have you two been?" was the first thing that greeted Severus and Hermione as they apparated into his office.

"Good morning Minerva," Severus said sighing slightly.

"I've been worried sick about you. You said you were coming back last night," Minerva continued shrilly. Severus grimaced as he realised his hangover was still determined to stay with him.

"Sorry Mother," he drawled

"Oh you and your cheek Severus. Anyway did you have a good night?" his deputy head enquired.

"Yes I had a few screaming orgasms," Hermione said cheekily. Severus nearly choked as he saw the look on Minerva's face"

"Well I...I...never...," she managed to bluster blushing profusely before Hermione explained they were cocktails.

"The more I see you two the more I believe it inevitable that some poor professor is going to have to teach your progeny...anyway how is Pius faring after his loss?"

"He misses her but he was drooling over 'Mione so I don't think it'll be long before he gets back in the saddle...," Severus was interrupted by Hermione giving him a kiss on the cheek before flooing to her rooms.

"Yes, yes you have made your point," Minerva said. "He was always such a studious boy. Such a shame what he was put through"

"Well he's settling back in at the Ministry nicely. And then in a hushed tone said, "Not a word to Hermione but he's going to put the feelers out for her parents"

"You should tell her Severus," Minerva protested

"No," he snapped "if all goes well they will be the best Christmas present I can give her and if it can't be done by then I don't want her disappointed"

"You have such a big heart Severus," Minerva said smiling softly.

"You can keep quiet about that as well!" Severus said smirking as he picked up his post.

"Anyway the reason I was looking for you this morning is that first of all Miss Parkinson would like to make an appointment to see you next week and also Miss Lovegood is coming in to see myself and Filius this afternoon to discuss her future. Seemingly she's had a visit from some Unspeakables. I asked her why she didn't want to see you and she said it would not be appropriate. I have no idea what she means," Minerva said.

"Who knows with that girl but it is interesting. Pius said the DoM were in a tizz over something. I've often wondered whether Miss Lovegood's abilities would attract the ministry," Severus said contemplating Minerva's words.

"It had crossed my mind also," Minerva said before changing the subject. "May I just say as Head of Gryffindor thank you to the former Head of Slytherin for his impassioned defence of my noble house that I read in the Prophet this morning"

"You may. It is the truth," Severus said reluctantly.

"Still I never thought I would live to see the day," Minerva joked.

"You can die happy then...just not for a long time please dear if you can help it," Severus said smiling.

"Since when have you got so silver tongued?" she asked blushing at his words. Severus grinned. "Oh I don't want to know," she said brusquely as she walked out of his office.

Severus looked up with a start at the knock on his office door which threatened to burst it off its hinges.

"Come in," he said knowing full well it was Hagrid.

"Aft'noon 'eadmaster. Yer well?" Hagrid said cheerfully.

"Apart from a secondary hangover I am very well," Severus said smirking.

"I was like that on Sunday," Hagrid said with a hearty chuckle. "Anyways I've managed to track down a couple o' likely candidates for yer. Both good personalities but I prefer this one," he said handing some documents over to Severus.

"I agree," Severus said matter of factly. "Can you make the necessary arrangements as discussed?"

"I certainly can," Hagrid said proudly.

"Thank you. Oh and Hagrid not a word," Severus said smirking.

"My lips are sealed. Good day Professor," Hagrid said as he left the office smiling.

"Sweetheart are you busy?" Severus thought to Hermione.

"Well I am decimating your notes again. How's your head?" she thought back.

"I've had to take another headache potion but I'm fine. I've just had an owl from my housekeeper asking how many bedrooms to make ready for tomorrow. I didn't want to be presume and say just mine. I can have them make up a room for you if you would prefer"

"How are you going to make love to me if I'm in another room Severus? It's not that big!" Hermione giggled

"It's big enough you cheeky minx. OK I'll tell her. Are you going to come up to London with me in the morning or just meet me after I finish my appointments?"

"Not sure yet. Probably just meet you afterwards. Ginny and Draco are busy and don't fancy shopping on my own," Hermione said ruefully.

"Well I've booked at table for lunch at 1pm so can meet you there and it's not far from Bond Street," Severus said nonchalantly.

"You're taking me shopping in Bond Street?" Hermione asked in a state of shock.

"Something wrong?" Severus asked.

"No but everything's so expensive down there," Hermione protested. "Severus you can't..."

"Don't tell me what I can and can't do especially when I want to spoil you!" Severus snapped in her head ."Ayway can you meet me in the courtyard by Gryffindor Tower in about an hour?"

"Yes of course. You don't need to spoil me you know," she thought to him.

"I know and the fact that I don't have to means that I want to," Severus smiled. At least he knew one thing...she wasn't with him for his money!

"I love you! See you in an hour," Hermione thought.

"Love you too and go easy on the red ink!" he thought back.

Hermione gasped. "This is awful Sev" she said as she surveyed the fallen masonry.

"It's not exactly pretty is it!" Severus agreed "Most of this came from the tower itself. We tried to reclaim the stone to rebuild that section up there," he pointed to the gaping hole in Gryffindor Tower. "But the castle has been fighting it. We had the same problem in the Great Hall. Well all over really"

Hermione walked towards the pile of rubble. "The castle has a lot to answer for at the moment," she said absent mindedly as she reached out to touch a large piece of stone. Severus watched her carefully as her hand met with the stone. Something was surging in the natural magical field.

"Fuck," Hermione exclaimed and removed her hand immediately. "It's hot. Come and feel it"

Severus gently laid his hand on the stone. It was cold. He didn't know whether to smile or be concerned. "See?" Hermione said but then noticed he still had his hand on the stone.

"As my hands are not made of dragon-hide I would suggest that I don't find the stone hot," Severus drawled.

"But...," and she went to touch the stone again. Her hand immediately recoiled again. "I don't understand," and then looking at Severus "why? What does this mean?"

"I don't know but the theory Dumbledore outlined may well be proven. Hang on," he said and ran back into the corridor and spoke to one of the portraits. He walked back into the courtyard and saw Hermione trying to touch another piece of masonry.

"This is crazy Sev," Hermione said bewildered. "Is it me? Is it me that's hot?"

"Well let me see. You are unquestionably very, very hot...," he said smirking as his voice washed over her "and when you touched me this morning I thought my skin was on fire"

Hermione blushed as he thought this.

"But temperature wise you feel fine," he said as he intertwined his fingers with hers. He gave her a gentle lingering kiss and suddenly they pulled apart as the ground shook. He pulled Hermione into him and he looked at the pile of rubble in disbelief. It glowed momentary. Severus turned on his heel and grabbed Hermione's hand as he strode across the courtyard practically dragging her with him.

"We need to see Albus and then afterwards I want you to go to the library and pull out everything you can on elemental magic...specifically the characteristics of elemental magic in witches and wizards and any relevant diagnostic spells"

As they reached the arch the chief stone mason and two of his workmen had just arrived following Severus' summons via the portraits.

"See if it co-operates now," Severus said indicating the pile of rubble, "and let me know the results".

All three men looked at each other as Severus strode off and Hermione struggled to keep up whilst firing off a rapid succession of questions.

Harry was sat at the kitchen table at Grimmauld Place as Ginny poured over various cook books.

"Do you think Severus likes chicken? I can't burn chicken can I?"

"Severus now is it? I don't know why you don't let me cook? I still can't believe that the only daughter of Molly Weasley can burn a boiled egg!" Harry giggled.

Ginny stuck her tongue out at him. "I've got to learn Harry and yes it's Severus now...well out of school anyway. He's Hermione's boyfriend"

"I know. I still can't get my head around it but they seem really happy," Harry had to admit.

"I know. She's so lucky," Ginny said inadvertently.

"Oh really?" Harry said teasingly.

"Well yeah! I mean older man, voice of a god, he's good looking in a weird way...has a body to die for...not that I've been looking of course...and I bet he's good with his hands," Harry looked at her incredulously.

"Got a bit of crush on your best friend's boyfriend have we?" Harry was trying not to laugh as she flushed bright red.

"Always have...but I'm marrying you, you lucky boy. As long as Hermione tells me about all their hot sex, I'll be happy to crush away," she said giggling as she continued to flick through the recipes.

Harry watched her and sighed. Until a few months ago he could only dream of this. He didn't know if they'd live to see the next morning most days let alone be able to think about the future. And now here he was sitting in his house with his fiancee doing something as domestic as planning what to cook their friends'...not that he would necessarily call Severus Snape a friend...for dinner.

His thoughts though were interrupted when Ginny said, "I hope my twat brother doesn't show up"

"It's not likely. He's playing on Wednesday and they're curfewed the night before. I can always close the floo so it looks like I'm out. And if your Mum and Dad and George know Hermione's here they won't give the game away," Harry said rubbing her back.

"I think George is going to kill him. The twins love 'Mione...," and she trailed off. She still couldn't get used to Fred not being around anymore. She was quiet for a moment but then pulled herself together and said, "Hermione's asked Severus about George becoming the new flying instructor...you know to give him something to take his mind off things"

"I think Severus has already asked him because I bumped into Angelina Johnson in Diagon Alley today and she said she'd seen George and mentioned something about being scared shitless when Obsidian arrived with a letter," Harry said pleased to be able to provide a small piece of gossip.

"Hermione uses Obs as well mind," Ginny said absent mindedly.

"You're even calling his bloody owl by it's pet name!" Harry said exasperatedly.

Ginny stood up and whispered in Harry's ear ,"You better remind me of whose witch I am then"

Harry was just about to take Ginny upstairs and remind her when they received a floo call. "Do you have time for snakes bearing gifts Potter?" Draco said before giggling, "I've got cake Ginny"

"We're in," Ginny nearly squealed and then remembered to conceal her engagement ring.

Harry was finding Draco far more tolerable these days. Partly it was because of Hermione but also because Draco genuinely wanted to try and make amends. He had immediately got into Ginny's good books by bringing her cake but now he visited at least once a week on his own.

Draco stepped out of the fireplace and immediately noticed Ginny and the recipe book. "Please tell me you're not trying to cook Ginny"

"Shut up! I'm trying to work out what to cook when Hermione and Severus come over to dinner on Tuesday. Does your godfather like chicken?"

"Under normal circumstances," he said trying not to laugh as he looked at Harry laughing behind his hand.

"I hate you all...at least I'm trying," Ginny said indignantly. "Now make tea and give me cake. Did Lucy-lu make it?"

"He may have done," Draco said smiling but then he said more seriously. "Have you heard from...your brother?" Draco asked trying to disguise his contempt as he filled the kettle.

"No and neither's Mum. She's resorted to sending howlers! I just can't believe he's dragged your father and you into it. I'm so ashamed of him Draco. Our family has been through enough without him trying to ruin our closest friend because she realised things weren't working between them. Inconsiderate bastard"

Draco sat down and looked at his hands. "Just between us there are those seeking to humiliate your brother as much as he has humiliated Hermione and it has been suggested by a very talented witch that we solicit your advice, if not your help, in the matter Potter"

"Hang on," Ginny protested and looked at Harry.

He simply looked and Draco and said, "I take it said very talented witch is currently dating our illustrious Headmaster?"

"Indeed," Draco said as he made the tea and passing mugs to Ginny and then Harry said, "Ginny I know he's your brother but surely you can see that his dishonouring of Hermione cannot go unchecked. Everything he said was untrue and to say it so publicly is unforgivable”

Draco then added, “Hermione has forbidden Severus from getting involved but there are those at the very highest level who wish to see her avenged and preferably as publicly as possible."

Draco sat down with his tea. "If anything this is the best option. Although Hermione has told him to stay away, I cannot see my uncle letting this lie. But at least if others are involved will stay his hand. Whereas if Severus acted on his own...well let's just say humiliation is the best option"

Ginny thought for a while and then looked at Harry. Finally she said to Draco, "He'll just be humiliated...promise me he won't be hurt"

"He will return as he left. You have my word," Draco said with all the diplomatic poise of Lucius.

"This is for Hermione. However it is best for you if you don't know any more about this. Potter will you accompany me to the Ministry?" Harry nodded

"The Ministry?" Ginny exclaimed.

"Yes. Hermione has a few high profile supporters who are more than willing to help"

"I suppose the higher up they are the more they have to lose," Ginny said trying to rationalise this.

"Exactly" Draco said. "I won't keep him too long. And where's my dinner invitation anyway?" Draco smirked.

"We haven't seen you for a week. I thought you didn't love us anymore!" Ginny said giggling.

"Of course I do. Just blame Hermione and my uncle for suddenly becoming interesting!" Draco laughed setting down his mug.

Harry and Draco arrived at the Ministry and walked into the office of the Head of Magical Law Enforcement to find Lucius Malfoy already sat there waiting for them.

"Mr Potter. An honour to finally meet you in person," Pius Thicknesse said holding out his hand to Harry. "Please sit"

"Thank you sir," Harry said.

"Please call me Pius. Tea?" the older wizard asked.

"Yes please," both Draco and Harry said. It was then Harry noticed the empty chair. The low, silky voice of its soon to be occupant heralded that person's arrival.

"I have fifteen minutes gentlemen before she feels my absence from the castle"

Harry looked at him as he sat down ."She'll kill you Severus if she finds out. You know that don't you?"

"If she finds out yes. But I don't know when you've spied for twenty years you tend to pick up a trick or two," Severus smirked

"Right then," Pius said solemnly "as Severus is on a schedule, ideas please gentlemen?"

"Fancy a quick drink?" Draco asked Harry as they left Pius' office."I'm staying at Uncle Sev's apartment this weekend and have an hour to kill before I meet my...," he checked Lucius wasn't in earshot "other half"

"Oh another person with a secret lover. Ginny and I must seem very boring," Harry giggled.

"Shut up Potter," Draco sneered before completely relaxing and said, "I can't keep this shit up. Come on Harry first round's on me"

As they sat in The Leaky Cauldron Harry looked at Draco and cast Muffliato before saying, "I think we've come up with a good plan"

"Yes. If we can get the other person involved things should run smoothly," Draco said slowly turning his pint glass around.

"So male or female?" Harry asked

"I am very much male," Draco giggled.

"I know but are you shagging a male or a female?" Harry clarified.

"Neither. But my other half is called Adrian. We just haven't...you know? Kind of hoping tonight's the night"

"I'm pleased you've found someone," Harry said sincerely.

"I don't know how far it will go but I'm happy right now. And what do you think of 'Mione and Severus?" Draco asked.

"Well I can't get my head around it she seems happy, Harry said.

"Trust me after what I heard this morning I think she is very happy. A toast I think is appropriate," Draco said holding up his pint. Harry did the same. "To putting the past behind us and new relationships"

Harry smiled and said, "Here, here and to Ginny learning to cook"

Draco couldn't contain his laughter, "for your sake I couldn't agree more"
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