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Nothing But a Kiss COMPLETE	By : Snapes_Slave Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 12647 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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The days went by quickly, as they always do. Hermione was nearly finished with her dissertation and had asked Severus to look it over.
"I don't know why you want me to read it. You know I don't have any specialty in this field, only what I need to know for my own work. I'm not sure how much help I'll really be."
"I just... I need someone to read it. No one has even seen my research yet. Besides, It's supposed to be written so that anyone can understand it. You shouldn't need a full working knowledge of arithmancy to be able to comprehend the major points." She was nervous. It was plain to see how much she was still striving for his approval, even after all these years. It also didn't help that she was having the hardest time looking him in the eye after the past few nights together. Over the years she had been away, Hermione had begun to question if her feelings for a certain snarky Potions Master were real or had just been a passing fancy of a young impressionable girl.
That question had been well and truly answered withing the first 5 minutes of him entering her house. She would never forget that day for as long as she lived. She would never forget the nervousness on is face as he stood in the doorway, one hand still on the nob, glancing around, looking for the child he was to meet; the surprise that registered on seeing a small girl in Hermione's arms that was holding, of all things, a small stuffed pig, the even bigger look of surprise when she looked up at him and gave him the biggest toothless smile he had ever received. It was like watching the Grinch's heart grow three sizes right in front of her eyes. She would never tell anyone about how wet his eyes had looked upon being gifted with that innocent smile.
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Three days ago
"Mummy has someone she wants you to meet, sweetheart. This is one of Mummy's friends from back home. His name is Severus Snape and he makes potions. Can you tell him hullo, honeydew?" She gave the girl a serious face with a hint of a smile to it, before the girl looked up at him and waved, still with that brilliant grin. Hermione put her daughter down on the kitchen floor and stood back to see how they would interact with each other. Her daughter had taken confident steps up the the dark man then pulled on his pant leg as she smiled up into his eyes.
He crouched down to be at least closer to eye level with the little tyke and said in a very serious voice, "It is most lovely to meet you, Lorelei. My name is Severus and I love your mummy." He whispered the last part as he shook her tiny hand. She had smiled even brighter when she recognized her name and put her arms up to be lifted into his arms. The shock was evident on his face for only a moment before he picked her up and asked her to show him her house. The two had been nearly inseparable since then. If Severus was reading, Lorelei was in his lap looking at the pages and listening to him talk. If Severus was cooking, Lorelei was sitting in the middle of the kitchen floor watching. If Severus was packing, Lorelei was... well Lorelei was decidedly unpacking everything as he placed it into boxes, but the thought was there.
As much as he hated to admit it, nappies had been a challenge to figure out. But with a little experimentation and a hardy refusal of help, Severus had proven himself more than capable, though he had yet to have what Hermione called a 'Bermuda Triangle nappy'.
"What exactly is a Bermuda Triangle nappy?" Snape was sure he didn't want to know, but the logical part of his brain suggested that it is always better to be prepared.
"Well, basically, it is a total and complete blowout. It's when you have no idea how such a small person can create that much shit, and also can't possibly figure out how it managed to escape the nappy and travel up to their neck. All in all, it is a learning experience and a true test in the love and patience you have for your child." She seemed to be joking. It had to be impossible for shit to travel that far, especially when it should easily be contained in the disposable material, Severus thought.
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Severus had floo called Kingsley and had told him of their decision to go back home. It had been a decidedly serious Minister of Magic that had begrudgingly arranged for Hermione to come back. It all seemed too good to be true to a woman who had been jerked around by this man for the past 5 years, always telling her it was for the 'greater good'. Always something 'for the cause'. This time, he gave in almost immediately and told her not to worry about work.
"Everything will be handled, I will see to it myself. Just pack your things and be ready to leave in a week. I will send an owl with the exact time and an international portkey. Anywhere in particular you want to come back to first?" Kingsley asked.
"Set it up for Hogsmeade. They will be staying at Hogwarts, at least for the time being, and I'm sure Lorelei will enjoy seeing the town first." Severus had answered. Kingsley was taken aback.
"You mean, she's staying with you? You do realize that there is a child to consider as well, correct? He looked speculative.
"Yes, I do, Shacklebot. I believe I mentioned her by name in our plans as well, if you had been listening. Arrange the portkey and we will see you the following day." With that, Severus had shut the connection. Hermione's knickers were very much saturated by his show of dominance. Let it be known that Severus Snape is a very possessive man. And let it also be known that this turned Hermione on in a way she never knew possible.
It wasn't until the owl arrived that Hermine realized just why it all seemed too good to be true.
"Obliviated. All of them. Wow. Well, I suppose I didn't really think it all through, but to never be able to see them or talk to them again, well, it just never really occurred to me. I guess that's one way to make me disappear in a hurry." Hermione was caught off guard, for the first time in years, and she hated the feeling of loneliness that overcame her at the idea of never talking to her only friends for the past 4 years of her assignment. Severus put down the baby to play for a bit and gathered his witch into his arms. He spoke softly into her hair as he rubbed her back in gentle circles.
"Hermione, it had to be this way. You know that. They would never be able to visit. They could never know the real you. But you are not alone anymore. You have a gorgeous little girl who loves you, you have an entire family of red-headed menaces that have been up in arms the whole time you've been gone, you have Minerva who I'm sure will make a lovely adoptive grandmother. And don't ever forget, sweet, that you have me. No matter what happens, I will always do whatever I can to see you happy. The both of you." He said very seriously in his smooth baritone. He took her hand in his and laid it on his chest, right over his heart.
"Thank you, Severus." She felt a tear roll down her cheek. She could tell that he loved her, even if he had yet to say it. This man was something special and she had no intentions of letting him go. As much as she knew he would have a hard time saying it after everything he'd dealt with with Lily, she couldn't help but push him, just a touch. "I love you, you know" She poked him in the side.
"Yes, I'm well aware. You make it quite difficult to forget." He knew what she wanted to hear, but he couldn't just say it now. It had been built up so much in his mind, it deserved to be a special moment, not just because she was upset and he was comforting her.
"So that's how it is? Well, then. If you feel that way, perhaps I should stop saying it so much." She crossed her arms and raised her chin in defiance.
"NO! I mean.. erm... that will not be necessary, Hermione." Gods, he mentally tried to calculate just how far he had stepped in it and what degree of damage control was needed before he caught the glint of mischief in her eyes. "Ah. Very nice, Miss Granger. Playing with an old man's heart. You'll be the death of me, you know." She flashed him a brilliant smile that somehow made him forget what he had just been talking about.
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And so it went. The nanny had been dismissed after the first day and Severus took over watching the baby, who spent quite a bit of time in something called a Baby Bjorn strapped to his chest as he shrunk things down and packed them away. Hermione had spent her final days in the states putting the finishing touches on her work. By the time Thursday night rolled around, the house was completely packed except for what was needed before their departure the next morning and Hermione had sent off her final work. Severus had sent an owl to Minerva Tuesday saying that he was bringing a very special guest and her child to stay with him at Hogwarts and it would be beneficial for her to be there to greet them at precisely 3:30 giving the family about an hour in Hogsmeade with the time change.
Lorelei had gone to sleep surprisingly easily that night and left the two adults to themselves. It was the first time since the first night that Severus was nervous about their sleeping arrangements. He mentally talked his lower half off the ledge. . You will be able to be alone tomorrow. Calm yourself down right now! You've made it a week sharing a bed with her, you can go one more night!
They had made an agreement from the first night to always be real, to never try to be something or someone else with each other. What had followed that simply spoken sentence was still, 6 days later, on a constant loop in Severus' mind.
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They were laying in Hermione's Queen sized bed. She had just curled up on her side and snuggled into him and seemed to be halfway asleep already as she spoke.
"Well, I feel like I have to tell you, that I'm not being myself right now. But in all fairness, I don't think it would be wise for me to be completely myself at the moment with you."
"You know the deal. Be real with me, Hermione." He was very much serious about never presenting a false front with her. He also despised being lied to, even if it was to spare his feelings or to protect him. He quickly regretted this thought.
"Well, if I'm being honest, I don't usually wear pajamas to sleep. I really only wear them around the house on lazy days. I usually sleep naked." Snape audibly gulped.
"Ah. Well, then I suppose that's alright for now." He could feel her smile grow wider against his chest before she responded.
"Oh, and I usually masturbate before I go to sleep. Pretty much every night. But I didn't think you would appreciate that this week." With a yawn she fell asleep on his chest, wrapped in his arms as he began mentally listing the 12 uses for dragon's blood, followed by the ingredients in a boil removal potion and when that still hadn't done the job, he went through wolfsbane before finally following her to sleep.
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Gods, but she was a tempting witch. Even as she was now, in old dirty sweatpants, a t-shirt with Lorelei's dinner staining the front of it, her hair pulled haphazardly into a loose bun on top of her head, she was still making his heart race. They sat on the floor of her living room, sharing a glass of wine and staring into the flames of the hearth in a comfortable silence.
"I'm nervous. I know I probably shouldn't be, but what if people stare at me? What if someone tries to touch me, Severus? I have no idea how I'll react. I've been trained for most of my life to just neutralize the threat first, what if I hurt someone?" She looked at him over her wineglass and he saw the true worry in her eyes. It was never about how she would handle things, but had everything to do with other people. His Hermione was so damn selfless. It hurt his heart to see her so worried.
"I will be with you every step of the way, sweet. I promise I will protect you. The both of you. I won't let you do anything crazy. Though, if Potter or Weasley are stupid enough to catch you off guard, I may just see how it plays out. Think of it as an early birthday present." He smirked.
"I know you're only half joking, but I do seriously hope they aren't that dumb.Thank you. For all of this. You have been such a huge help with everything this week and actually, the whole time I've been gone. If it hadn't been for that kiss, I don't know if I could have made it through all this on my own."
"Hermione, I'm so glad that you had that. I must admit, that memory helped tremendously in giving me the strength to keep searching and keep pushing Kingsley for more information. I'm glad I was able to keep a piece of you with me. And I want you to know that you did the same. You always had my heart." He took her hand and brushed his lips softly across her knuckles sending a shiver through her. "I think we should go to bed. Tomorrow will be a long day as it is, no need to make ourselves more tired than needed. Besides, the baby is sure to be all over the place tomorrow and as it stands now, I'm not sure I'll be able to keep up with her. I believe it will have to be a team effort." He stood and offered her his hand, helping her up. They made their way up the stairs to the bedroom as Hermione continued the conversation in soft tones to not wake the baby up.
"Severus, If I had been able to choose any man to be in my daughter's life, I would have chosen you. And just so you know, I believe she feels the same way. You are so incredible with her, I couldn't have asked for more." She led him into her room and closed the door.
"It is a most prestigious honor and a privilege to have the two most beautiful women in all the world choose me. I am forever in your debt, my lady," he said with a deep formal bow before they climbed into the bed under her soft, yellow comforter. "What can I do to show my deepest thanks and sincerest gratitude, my sweet?" He rumbled seductively.
"Just hold me. For now. I'm sure tomorrow I'll think of something else." She winked before snuggling into his side.
Severus spent a long while staring at the ceiling fan wondering just how on Earth he could be so lucky. Perhaps he really had finally paid for his past and he had truly been forgiven by the Gods. He decided to be grateful and to just enjoy soaking up every perfect moment spent with his two favorite women. Tomorrow would be there soon enough.

A/N
So mostly a filler chapter to move us through the story. Guys, I know you're reading, and I could not be happier (seriously!!) but I got my first reviews and man do they feel good. The muses are working furiously to make you happy! Soooo...
S/O to Mistress! I was originally thinking this would be a short-ish plot bunny, but man, I want to see some adventures too! Any ideas? I've been racking my brain all day to come up with some conflict and it's so close, but not really worked out yet...
Fan-ta-sy -Thanks! glad you're enjoying!!!
Still waiting for some reaction quotes to seeing Severus with baby. Now that we know how he is with her, I think it should be a little easier to think up... Imagine them, walking up to the gates of the castle, Sev holding a baby, Hermione on his arm and a dumb struck Minerva.... What does she say guys!?!?!?
In other news, There be Lemons ahead.... hopefully.
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