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Moments in time Completed	By : Kvarta Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 10373 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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A/N: Well this is it...THE END...
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Glory of love
Corridors echoed with her voice
- Get out, out, out, out! – her shrill screech caused the crowds to gather in front of the office – I don’t want your apology! I don’t want excuses! I want you out of my sight THIS INSTANT!!! –
- But Hermione… -
- Miss Grainger, for you idiot!!! –
- Oww…Miss Granger! –
- You are the so-called expert. Block this you…you…nincompoop…moron! OUT OF MY OFFICE!!! -
Crowds disperse as Mr Tipit run out of Hermione’s laboratory, attempting to block or dodge the curses she hurled at him.
- Miss Granger! – strict and a bit terrified voice of her boss finally forced her to stop – What is going on? –
- You…, you assigned that moron to be my partner?! –
- Miss Granger control yourself. That is not your new co-worker; I have no idea who that man is. –
- I suggest that you check our security then, because I found that idiot in my laboratory! Japan! I am seriously thinking Japan! –
- Miss Granger… -
- And now, I’m going to hex the moron you did assign to me out of my laboratory and my office as well. –
Footsteps approached, doors slammed…then she was frozen once again, blinking, utterly confused
- So, will you hex me, though I strongly advise against it, or you are attempting to blink me to death? – asked. Severus felt like his heart is going to give out, the air was still crackling with magic, her eyes were fiery and her face flushed “Merlin, she is gorgeous.”
- Seve…Master Snape…? – she whispered, stapled to the spot and quite angry. Fighting to maintain his detached exterior, Severus forced himself to stay on same spot, surveying her face, desperately hoping for any sign that he is, in fact, welcomed in his new, and now very shaky position, and in life… But she just stared at him blankly, so he remained silent…waiting for verdict. Minutes passed…every second dragged excruciatingly slow… Finally, she blinked, her eyes full of mist and slightly watery…voice a ghost of a whisper – You…say something… -
- You, Miss Granger will be the sole reason for my untimely departure from this mortal coil. – she blinked again “Maybe that is not what she wanted to hear.” he sighed, turning to leave her office he mumbled – I will send someone for my things, preferably not Mr Tipit. -
“Well, you messed it up royally now Severus. Maybe Congreveis right – Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned – with my track record… I and love are unmixable things as it seems.” Suddenly, his hands were full of weeping witch.
Hermione got him in a death grip, her face buried in his chest wailing, her hands gripping fistfuls of material. Hexing him, even hurling things at him would be preferable than this…he was amiss…not knowing how to console her, especially because he was the cause…he would most definitely prefer her hexing him…
…Footsteps approached from the other room and he waved his hand towards the door, if she wants to disassemble him – that was her prerogative, but he won’t allow anyone to see her in this state. The doorknob rattled, once, twice, and then footsteps went away. She still bawled, soaking not only the wool but also the shirt beneath, he warily eyed the tea mug wondering if one would be enough to prevent dehydration. However, the pressing worry was…how to make her stop crying.
- Miss Granger… - that only added the fuel to the fire – Hermione… - she let out a something between whine and a howl, more tears followed – Princess… - new river of tears accompanied with hiccup sounds, she pressed her face to his chest and he was now seriously concerned that she’s going to die from suffocation – For Merlin’s name do something…anything… - he knew his voice held all the desperation he felt, but in that moment he couldn’t bring himself to care. But…that seems to do the trick, she separated her face from him, still holding on to him and blinked. Droplets of tears rolled down her cheeks and hung on her eyelashes like small diamonds “You never ever going to gift her diamonds, never.”
- Like what? – she managed to hiccup
- I don’t know…hex me. – he offered, she blinked again
- Why would I do that? –
- Because, you will probably be less cruel than I would be if I’m to hex myself. –
- Why would you hex yourself? –
- I obviously did something to upset you this much, I deem I deserved it. – she blinked at him again
- You lied to me. –
- I did not! –
- Yes, you did! – she thumped her leg at the floor, such a childish gesture he never saw he do, even when she was first-year
- Care to explain, how did I lie, Miss Granger? –
- You said that we will never see each other again. –
- I did not, as I recall my answer was “maybe” -
- You told me I can’t owl you! –
- Not to my recall, I told you that Spinner’s End is sold, which is the truth. That property does not belong to me anymore. –
- You said you do not work for Ministry anymore!! – she was getting angry
- No, I said I terminated my contract as advisor. –
- But you are here! –
- Correct. –
- How? –
- I cannot be hired as outside adviser if I am employed by the Ministry. –
- And Hogwarts… -
- It would be very hard to teach and work for the Ministry at the same time, and as I am no longer a member of teaching staff, my residence in Hogwarts ended with my contract. –
- You said our arrangement is over! –
- That is correct. It is over. –
- WHY?!!! – she screamed at him, finally separating herself
- I didn’t like it… - new stream of tears, rolled down her cheeks – Miss Granger, can you at least wait until I finish my sentence? – she nodded, but tears continued to roll just the same - …I didn’t like the terms of our…arrangement. –
- But…why? –
- What was our arrangement? –
- Well, …. Right… I… I don’t know… - she stuttered
- Well, this is probably once in a lifetime opportunity, to hear Hermione Granger saying that she doesn’t know something. – he smiled and she glared at him – But, on to the conversation, neither did I, apart from the fact that we agreed it would last as long as you are in Hogwarts doing research. Correct? –
- Yes. –
- I didn’t find that appealing, and your research was finished. It was not incorrect to deduce that out arrangement was at its end. –
- But you let me believe… -
- I only answered your questions, and I did not volunteer additional information, true, but I never lied to you. –
- I was under the impression… -
- So was I. – she blinked again, at this point she probably did have at least some idea about blinking him to death. He longed to see even a glimmer of understanding in her eyes, but they were just immeasurably sad and confused – I was under the presumption that I was…am…talking to the “brightest witch of her age”. Apparently, we were both incorrect. –
- So, you still want to be with me? -
- Yes, very much so. If you want me…that is. – he replied, a sharp jab in his chest made his breath bit irregular, she just stared at him, he waited, hoping that this torment will end soon
- Good, - she finally took pity on him, and he let the air fill his lungs, unaware until that point that he held his breath - Where are you staying now? –
- I still don’t have permanent residence, as of last night, a room is rented… -
- No. –
- Beg your pardon? –
- I said no, I’m not letting you out of my sight. I have a guest room and… -
- I do not want to disappoint, but that would not work for me. – this was unfair to her, but he couldn’t resist, maybe the whole conversation would have much different tone, more depressing or scarier (at least on his part) if he didn’t read her diary. Precious knowledge he gathered from those pages now gave him strength and courage.
- And just what would work for you? Provided that you have a choice, of course. –
It was his turn to blink, how he could find the right words, how he could explain the depth of his feelings? “But, she didn’t ask you about your feelings…she asked you what sleeping arrangements you would prefer.” But that was it, that was one and the same – for him. He blinked again; she was mincing her bottom lip looking at him. Deciding that action might be a better solution, hoping that she will read in to it accordingly, he pulled her to him and crushed his lips on hers. The thought that she might still refuse him, regardless of what he read, caused a dull pain in his back and under the ribs peak.
She stiffened, then relaxed in his arms, smiling, mumbling in to the kiss
- You are absolutely right, that won’t do. Besides, the bed in my room is bigger and much more comfortable. – she moved her head away, staying in his embrace – We will agree upon new terms later on, but now, we are at work. – he nodded – Oh, and Severus… - her hand feathered across his cheek and jaw
- Yes? –
- …if you ever do this to me again… - he hissed when his leg went numb, she was holding her wand pressed to his thigh and jabbed him with nasty stinging hex - …I promise you, I will hex you to oblivion. –
~ S ~ S ~ S ~
That evening, she was huddled next to him; they were picking up last dumplings from takeout box of Chinese food.
- I still think that we could cook. –
- If you want to live, I would not recommend my cooking. –
- Didn’t you cook during your seventh year? –
- I did, but stores have short supply of disgustingly tasting mushrooms and wild sour greens. -
- Did it ever occur to you that I can cook? –
- It did, but I had other plans. –
- One of them obviously being to postpone conversation we agreed upon. – she pinched him, hard – Madam, did anyone ever told you that you have problem with aggression? –
- No one dare, why? – she giggled, and he realized he missed hearing that sound all day.
- Just asking… - mocked and she giggled again. – It is my duty to inform you, I refuse to go to bed until we talk. – she frowned, chewing on her bottom lip, he felt urge to rescue the molested soft tissue – Hermione, what are you afraid off? –
- It’s not that I’m…afraid…more that…I had a really lousy weekend, and I’d rather left painful talks for later…or never…or at least much, much later. –
- You are worse than Dumbledore, talking in riddles. Will I lose house points for a miss on an answer? – she smiled weakly and he started to worry
- All right, ummm…right…I know…well you read my diary… -
- I did. –
- You won’t even apologize for that! –
- No, I won’t. I rather enjoyed the reading, and I never apologize for reading a good material. You are avoiding again. –
- Yes, well…then you know… -
- I do. – he kissed her on a temple and she stirred somewhat uncomfortably
- You see, I know…well, the thing is… well it is, sadly, common knowledge…and Harry told me bit more maybe…and I really have no problem…I know… -
- At one point, preferably in this lifetime, I do hope that I will know too. –
- IknowyoustillloveLilyandIamokwiththatreallyamIknowyoucouldneverlovemethatway. – he starred at her trying to sort out through what she just didn’t say
- Can you repeat that; choose any understandable human language or goblegook this time. –
- I know you still love Lily and I am ok with that, really am, I know you could never love me that way. – she repeated slowly, keeping her eyes tightly shut – And, that is totally fine. As long as you can…well…you think that we could be together, and I do want a relationship but if you don’t it is fine too… - she frowned – …I think. I mean…-
- Stop! – he sighed “Is she for real?” – I was under the false assumption that I am with the “brightest witch of her age” but today you keep proving me wrong in most painful way. -   she gawked at him and he pinched the bridge of his nose, shaking his head – I am here, am I not? – she nodded, slowly, apparently chewing on his answer…and her lip. He pinched her bottom lip, pulling it out of her teeth - I also happen to be fond of that part, so I would appreciate if you refrain from your cannibalistic tendencies from now on. –
- So, you are telling me that you want to be with me? –
- If I’m not, I am in the wrong place. –
- In a relationship? –
- For the start… -
- And later…? –
- We will see how long you will need before you run off screaming. – he replied seriously and she gave a little squeal jumping on him to squash him in embrace
- Hermione! – yelped when sauce from crushed takeout box coated him – Well, now I need a bath. –
She looked at him and shiver run down his spine
- Nope, you don’t. Good thing you are naked. – she run the tongue from his navel up to his collarbone, lapping the sauce, now he was biting his lip to suppress the groan – Mmmmmmm, I think this is my new favorite…Dumpling flavored Potions Master. -
His last coherent thought was “Well, that’s it then…isn’t it?”
Glory Of Love - Peter Cetera
Tonight it's very clear
'Cause we're both lying here
There's so many things I wanna say
I will always love you
I would never leave you alone
Sometimes I just forget
Say things I might regret
It breaks my heart to see you crying
I don't wanna lose you
I could never make it alone
I am a man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero you're dreaming of
We'll live forever
Knowing together
That we did it all for the glory of love
You keep me standing tall
You help me through it all
I'm always strong when you're beside me
I have always needed you
I could never make it alone
I am the man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero
You've been dreaming of
We'll live forever
Knowing together that we did it all
For the glory of love
It's like a knight in shining armor
From a long time ago
Just in time I will save the day
Take you to my castle far away
I am the man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero that your dreaming of
We're gonna live for ever
Knowing together
That we did it all for the glory of love
We'll live forever
Knowing together
That we did it all for the glory of love
We did it all for love
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