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Where Things Lead This Time	By : ronsmistress Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 14587 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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The men left having secured the upcoming Friday for their date. Lucius was glad, he intended to make sure she had every reason to continue seeing him, and he had the next several days to plan for it.

Since Christmas was little more than a month and half away, the yuletide plays and ballets were beginning. Severus and Lucius obtained tickets for The Nutcracker. Lucius thought a lively show was a good start.

“She did like Swan Lake you know.” Severus said.

“Yes I know, but it didn’t end the way she wanted.” Lucius countered. “Nothing depressing Severus, no death.” It would take place in the same theater they had attended before, in the Malfoy box. Lucius made arrangements to have a bottle of white wine chilled and waiting.

Lucius and Severus had stopped by the florist and ordered arrangements. They weren’t huge as he had seen some ladies carrying but the grouping they chose were unique to the ladies they were being given to and with special meaning.

Lucius made sure his suit was pressed and ready. He even took extra care with his hair, since Ginny had asked him to wear it down.

He was less nervous this time around. He knew what he had done wrong the first time and now that he had a second chance he was confident.

Ginny was having second thoughts about the night, as she and Hermione again went through the ritual of dressing and preening. “Maybe this was a mistake?”

“Ginny stop worrying. This night will be good, Lucius will make sure. Now that he knows what went wrong can you blame him for not letting that man have an opportunity?”

“No, I don’t blame him for that, all he had to do was tell me but I understand that part.” She said, fiddling with her shoes.

“Than what are you worried about?” She asked, taking a last look in the mirror. Hermione had opted for a slinky red number with a tight halter top and bare back down to her waist. The long skirt was layers of ruffled red fabric and, as she was partial to the effect, it flowed when she walked. Her hair was gathered in a French twist that made her back look even more sleek. Hermione was smoking hot tonight.

“What if everything they do tonight is just because of that stupid list? I mean they may only do it because we complained.” She said securing her shoes and standing, making her way to the mirror. Ginny had chosen ivory tonight. The corded straps could be worn off the shoulder or on, but tonight Ginny wore them off. The tight bodice and the slim skirt down to her ankles showed off a toned figure. Ginny’s hair was left down and fell around her shoulders in bright flames. The red and the ivory looked wonderful. Ginny wasn’t much for jewelry but tonight she had on a thin silver chain around her neck. With the bare shoulders Hermione insisted she needed an accent piece and as she looked at the result, she agreed.

“Ginny, of course they are doing this because of the list. They know we were hurt and you were insulted and they jumped at the chance to fix it, so let them.” Hermione told her, taking the girl by the shoulders.

A knock on the door drew their attention away. Ginny found her purse on the bed. “Let them in, I have to get my purse settled.” Hermione took hers and went to the front room. Ginny gathered her wand, a mirror, lipstick and compact. With one last look in the mirror she turned and went to the front.

Lucius was standing there as she asked with his hair unbound. She smiled at him and his eyes took in her form. As Severus and Hermione spoke quietly he approached her. “You look beautiful Ginny.” She smiled at him. “I mean it, you look so beautiful. This shade looks perfect on you.”

“Thank you Lucius.” She grinned and took his flowers. “They are beautiful.”

“They have a meaning you know.” She looked down at the white tulips in bloom. They were bundled together in a long white satin ribbon. “White tulips stand for forgiveness.”

She looked down and smiled feeling her heart melt. “Thank you Lucius, that means a lot to me.” He smiled, glad she liked them. As he turned to take her cloak she looked at Hermione’s flowers. She was holding an arrangement of red carnations.

Cloaks on and flowers in hand they apparated away to the same theater. Yuletide decorations were up and the ivory and red of the ladies fit right in. Ginny felt even more glamorous this time then last time. Lucius and Severus took their cloaks to the attendant.

“What do red carnations mean?” She asked quickly.

“Admiration.” She said. Ginny smiled. The other ladies in attendance had huge arrangements, taking a whole arm and shoulder, sometimes more, but Hermione and Ginny were more than touched by the thought put into theirs.

“We have champagne waiting in the box for us.” Lucius told them. Arm in arm they began a leisurely walk up the stairs pausing so the girls could admire the charmed decorations that graced the theater.

As they approached the box, they heard a voice. “Snape, is that you?” Severus turned his head.

“Hanley. How are you man?” He extended a hand to a rotund man packed into dress robes.

“Fabulous Snape, just fabulous. You remember my wife.” He gestured to the woman at his side, just as round as he was, but she had a welcoming smile.

“Yes, of course.” He gave her a bow. “This is Miss Granger. Hermione, this is Douglas and Henrietta Hanley, old schoolmates from Hogwarts.”

“Pleased to meet you. Which house?” She asked.

“Ravenclaw, the both of us. A pleasure Miss Granger.”

“Hanley, you remember Lucius Malfoy don’t you?” Severus asked him.

“Indeed I do, a pleasure as always Lucius.” He reached out a hand.

“Douglas,” he greeted, “this is Miss Weasley.” He introduced. Hanley’s face took on surprise.

“Arthur’s daughter?” He asked her.

“Yes.” Ginny told him with a smile.

“A fine man your father.” He said taking her hand.

“Thank you sir.” The man was likable and very much a man on pride. Ginny could tell that not only was his suit tailor made to fit his massive form but it was made of expensive material. He was successful in whatever it was that he did.

“Well, we are on our way to our box, so we shall leave you to gentlemen to this charming ladies.” Henrietta said. Hermione and Ginny had to laugh. This was a woman who knew what other women wanted.

With their goodbyes, the two couples entered the box again. Ginny and Hermione noticed the set up had changed. Instead of four chairs, there was two loveseats and a small table with the wine and glasses.

“Severus, why don’t you do the honors.” Lucius told him as he took the glasses and set them out. Within moments Severus had popped the cork and the flutes were filled.

They sipped as Ginny and Hermione marveled at the set below. This ballet was much more elaborate and it was live, so the set would be changed with magic. Hermione couldn’t wait to see the magical adaptation to a muggle show.

As the show began they settled into their seats. Ginny snuggled under Lucius’s arm, letting him take her hand in his lap. His thumb brushed back and forth over the back of her hand. She reached up with her other hand and brushed her fingers along the hand at her shoulder.

During an especially touching dance sequence, Lucius lifted her hand and kissed it. Ginny looked up at him. His face was a hair away. The music and ballet faded away and for a moment she was back in front of the pixie tree with Lucius.

Lucius dropped his face just a inch, giving her a chance to refuse, but she didn’t. Ginny lifted her lips and titled her head back. It was the sweetest kiss Lucius could remember, even more so then the fist one she had given him that night.

He didn’t pressure her or deepen the kiss. He kissed her and raised his head, giving her a smile. She dropped her head on his shoulder and tilted her body towards him. He cradled her close.

This, Ginny thought, is how a ballet should be enjoyed. Being held by a handsome man. The first half ended and an intermission was called.

“Shall we stretch our legs?” Severus asked.

“Actually I need to use the ladies.” Hermione said.

“I do too.” Ginny added. The men showed them to the facilities and waited outside for them.

“Ok Gin, this is much better you have to admit.” Hermione asked as she was washing her hands.

“Yes, yes I know.” Ginny said touching up her makeup. “This is what I wanted the first night.”

Hermione faced her. “Well, we have it now.”

“You are starting something with him aren’t you?” The redhead didn’t need to ask. It was obvious.

“Yes.” She said with a smile. “I was hoping you would be able to have something with Lucius too. He cares about you Ginny. Otherwise why would he go to all this trouble to correct the first horrible date.” Ginny could only smile.

“We’ll see where things lead.” She said. Hermione smiled and they left to find the men.

The second half of the ballet was just as wonderful. Lucius and Ginny spent the time caressing hands and cuddling in the seat. Ginny had glanced over at Hermione and Severus at one point and caught them in a heavy snog. Ginny felt her heart lifted for her friend.

Lucius lifted her hand again and this time kissed the inside of her wrist. She flattened her hand against his face and caressed his cheek with her thumb. He looked in her eyes and Ginny couldn’t help herself. “This is a wonderful night Lucius, thank you.”

“Thank you for giving me another chance.” He whispered back to her. She was touched by his honesty, and leaned in for a kiss. This time she pulled him closer and deepened the kiss herself. As he leaned forward, his hair kissed her face.

She wove her hands in the silken threads and gave herself over to his lips, feeling her whole body warm up.

COUGH, COUGH The came apart and looked up to see an usher. “Would you like another bottle Mr. Malfoy?” He asked.

“No, thank you.” The man left and after a few giggles from both women, they finished the rest of the ballet. Ginny was riveted at the opulence and ending.

“A much better outcome.” Hermione said grinning.

“Yes, no one died, unless you count the rat.” Ginny agreed as she took her purse.

“It was a mouse.” Severus told her.

“Anything that has that much attitude is a rat.” She countered drawing laughs from the others.

“Well then, shall we? Dinner awaits.” Lucius offered his arm to Ginny, while Severus followed suit with Hermione. Ginny hoped dinner went just as good.
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