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Heart of A Snake	By : articcat621 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Hermione/Voldemort Views: 13693 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 8
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Chapter 40
Hermione woke up the next morning to an empty bed. Rolling over, she let out a sigh. She knew he was busy all the time, but he never made time for her.
But as Hermione moved her hand, a sparkle caught her eye. Seeing the ring on her finger made her smile and butterflies form in her stomach.
Tom was busy, but he was busy making a better future for the two of them, she reminded herself. He wasn't avoiding her, he was just busy.
Feeling slightly better, Hermione made her way to the bathroom, ready for a shower. She turned on the hot water, quickly hoping in. She let out a sigh as the warm water hit her back, feeling wonderful on her stiff muscles.
Her hands moved down to her stomach, smiling. Her baby was in there.
She still couldn't wrap her head around it. She was going to have a baby. Excitement bubbled up inside her. Her eyes widened. She should see a healer, to make sure everything was developing properly!
She finished up her shower, quickly pulling on a dress. It was baby blue, stopping just below her knees. Hermione then slipped on her engagement ring and the Gaunt bracelet. Slipping on her flats, she began to make her way towards Tom's study.
On her way, she remembered how Tom mentioned Kingsley. Hermione pondered if he would actually show up today. There were both pros and cons to the situation. She knew he was smart, but it obviously sounded like a trap…. However, the tradeoff of information would be worth the risk he was going to take.
Hermione wondered which he would choose. She had always liked Kingsley; he was always so levelheaded and would protect those he cared for.
She stopped outside his study and took a deep breath to steady her racing heart. She pushed open the doors, not bothering to knock.
Tom looked up from his desk, startled. He smiled when he saw it was Hermione. "Hey," he murmured, getting up to greet her. "Did you sleep all right?"
Hermione nodded. "I slept fine, things are fine."
"Are you feeling better than you did last night?" He said, taking her into his arms.
"I do, sorry about that whole thing," she mumbled into his chest.
Tom wrapped his arms around her protectively. "I'm the one that's sorry. I should have prevented that situation from even happening."
She laughed dryly. "It isn't your fault. I had hoped Harry wouldn't be so thick headed, but I guess I was wrong."
Tom sneered. "Potter isn't exactly known for being levelheaded. The boy has made so many mistakes in the past; it isn't a surprise he made another."
"I know, I just…. Look, can we not talk about Harry?" She asked, looking up at him.
Tom nodded, not wanting to upset her. The question had been in the back of his mind for a while now, and was unsure of how to approach the topic with her.
The prophecy said him and Potter would have to fight, one destroying the other. But Tom wasn't sure that's what he wanted to do. Obviously, if Potter could abandon his fight to destroy the Horcruxes, then things would be easier. Tom would let him live, only for Hermione's sake.
She came off as though she was fine, but last night was proof she felt upset and betrayed by her friend. Killing him would destroy her, and he wouldn't want to do that.
However, if Potter didn't stand down, Tom would have no choice. His family came first, Potter be damned.
Hermione moved and sat herself at his desk. He joined her. "What are you working on?" She asked, looking at all the paper on his desk.
Tom shrugged. "Just going over some papers involving foreign affairs. I've been trying to pull influence from other countries, giving my support to the current leaders. Also, I need to go over some of the papers and bills involving the new ward at St. Mungo's."
"Can I help?" She asked.
Tom sighed. "Hermione, I don't know if you'd want too. It's boring work, and I'm-"
"No." she said, cutting him off. "Tom, you don't understand how bored I am. Please, let me help you, or else I know I'll be going insane."
Tom smiled at the fierceness her saw in her eyes. "Fine, you can help me with the planning and such." He pulled her towards him, wrapping his arms around her. "I love you Hermione."
She smiled, planting a kiss on his lips. "I know you do. Or else you wouldn't be doing all this," she gestured around.
He grinned. "What can I say? You've changed me for the better."
"Well, I'm glad," she said, a blush spreading on her cheeks. He loved her so much that he'd do all this for her. A love that can move the world. She now knew how Helen of Troy now felt.
It was empowering and frightening at the same time.
His lips caught hers, causing her to moan in the kiss.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the knock. "Enter," Tom called out, helping Hermione off his desk. Hermione brushed her dress, making sure it didn't just look like they were snogging.
Lucius entered, followed by Kingsley.
Hermione smiled; pleasantly surprised he decided to come.
"Hermione?" He asked, arching his eyebrow. Kingsley didn't expect to enter Voldemort's study and find Hermione in there. He thought she was a prisoner here…. Yet she was dressed nicely, a smile on her face.
"Hello Kinglsey," she said shyly. "Well, I'll leave you three to it." She said, leaning up kissing Tom a quick kiss.
"Wait, can I speak to you after?" He asked before she made her way out the door.
Hermione bit her lip, sending a glance towards Tom. He nodded slightly, although his jaw was tight. "Sure, just summon me once you're finished."
Hermione quickly exited the study. She decided she would make her way towards the library to see if there was any reason on the reversal on some Dark Curses.
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