Stupid Cupid | By : Mumka Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 1500 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
Disclaimer: Shenanigans by Dumbledore |
20 years later
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A firm knock roused Severus from his mid afternoon contemplations after a filling lunch. Putting aside a row of parchments he had promised to review, but failed to, in favor of more urgent matters, he cracked his knuckles and brushed back his hair.
"Enter," he said with an arch.
The door opened slowly. ”Headmaster, you wanted a word?”
“Yes, Professor Granger, do come in and shut the door behind you.”
A gentle ‘oh’ escaped Hermione’s lips. “So, what sorts of matters did you want to discuss?” She leaned back against the wooden back, letting her teaching robes flutter open revealing her long jean skirt and a hastily tucked in long sleeve.
Severus eyed her up and down, allowing his gaze to rest longer on the parts of her lovely body he enjoyed the most. “As you know, Valentine's Day is right around the corner." He counted the exact number of steps she would take before he could truly appreciate the entirety of said wonderful figure up close.
26.
21 if she was particularity restless.
"The headmaster's favorite holiday?"
"Chit." He frowned. "Easily one of my bottom 3."
Hermione leaned over, lacing her leg between his and settling into his lap. “That can be remedied-“
"I am open to the possibility," he said weaving his hand around her hip. "This being our 20th Valentine's Anniversary."
"A round date." She sighed with a smile.
"Which deserves to be made particularly special."
"I enjoy the sound of that."
"Do you remember our first Valentine's Day?"
"No!" She leaned back, eyes wide. "You cursed and said that the Thestral carriages will be the death of your back...three years ago."
"The other first Valentine's Day."
"Oh, but that didn't count. I was still your student then. And I don't fancy a dip in the Black Lake, unless you intend to test out the new Warming charm you'd been developing?"
"That was not quite the angle with which I intended to approach the question, however this novel bit of information will be....noted and filed for near future reference." He stroked her thigh, half-wishing he had gone along with her plan instead of his. "I think that a returned favor is in order for the very wizards responsible in said anniversary."
”Ah!" She grinned. "You wish to play a trick?”
”You read my mind well, my dear.”
”Dumbledore and....?” She looked at him and her eyes lit up. "No, I'm thoroughly confused."
“Don't worry your brilliant mind. I've already formulated the plan, and it is a most clever one.”
”But do you not think it will be awkward for him to be at the end of our machinations?” she asked. "On second thought, I think it might be time for him to have a taste of his own medicine."
"Served hot."
"Hot?"
"If my calculations are correct...." He pushed her off his lap. "On this day in a week's time, we will execute your plan."
"You know how I dislike waiting."
"I will make it worth your while."
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Portrait Albus was twirling around his flower bonnet. Valentine's Day was not what it used to be. He needed a way to add some spice to the new Headmaster's plain and boring leadership routine.
Suddenly, a letter appeared inside of his portrait. A message from a mysterious writer.
"Dear Albus, it seems to me that a particular Professor has fallen out of luck with their paramour on this special day. A Professor who is a dear friend of mine. I urgently need your help to mend their broken heart.
Yours,
Minerva"
Albus cheered. Finally, old Severus had come to seek out their help. A pity too, he and Hermione had made a wonderful couple. It would be a shame to see the fruits of his labour put to waste.
Putting on his bonnet and his purple robes, he went through the passages towards Minerva's portrait. He found her halfway through the paysage display along the moving staircases, headed in the direction of his own portrait.
"Albus ! What is the meaning of this? You must explain this...this letter."
Albus scratched his beard. "I haven't the faintest idea what you mean-"
"-that you regret not having revealed your feelings to me. After all this time. Thus breaking the heart of a most beloved friend and colleague and forever regretting your cowardice." She handed him her letter. "Look at this."
Albus stood stunned, then a clever smile graced his mouth, one Minerva could not see hidden under his beard.
"Perhaps, you had mistaken this Albus Dumbledore for me, for I did not write this letter."
"Or perhaps, I must remind you that it is you who had rejected me advances so many years ago. Only to taunt me after my death. Severus was right, you are a cruel codger."
"Now, now, surely we can get to the bottom of this. No need to fret. Perhaps one of the Hogwarts ghosts is playing a trick on you in time for Valentine's Day?" He gave her shoulder a gentle squeeze. "Come along. Let's share a tea and a nice hot scone and figure out this mystery together."
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