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Chapter Six – The Morning After

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The night passed in an uneventful manner, everyone within Hogwarts slept soundly, their sleep undisturbed by the thrashing winds and violent rainstorm that was accustom to Scotland. That night Severus Snape slept all the way through, his usually fitful rest transformed into a sleep of luxury and relaxation, of course it had nothing to do with the witch sleeping beside him… or did it?

London, however was a different story, under the Ministry of Magic found the prison cell holding none other than Draco Malfoy. Draco was wide awake, his vision blurry from the swelling on his face, cause by the impact against a wall.

The blinding lights of the ministry cell prevented sleep from taking him, taking him away from the unhygienic cell and away from the haunting screams. The glaring white light penetrated his eyelids each time he attempted to close them.

The regular auror watches and the unmistakeable feeling of being watched was enough to keep the deepest of sleepers awake.

The lack of sleep and pain Draco felt only fuelled the anger he felt inside, his anger became revenge as he plotted against his god father and his little plaything.

With a bitter laugh Draco winced as he gave an evil smile:

“He’ll get what’s coming to him, mudblood and all!”

******

Wednesday morning found Albus Dumbledore standing in the head dorms, it was barely 5.30am, but both professors were worried about what had transpired in the rooms of their tops students.

Minerva watched in fascination as Albus spoke a quick incantation to the walls around him, allowing him to talk to the very foundations of the castle.

“Muros loqui ad me”

The incantation was an ancient form of magic that the 4 founders had worked into the very foundations of the castle; Albus believed that it was a tool they had introduced to spy in the others. Hardly a good thing but Albus knew that it was the perfect opportunity to use it, it was a must that he found out from a third party source what happened.

Minerva watched as Albus placed his right hand on the wall near the entrance to the room. His face went blank, void of all emotion as the walls relayed the previous evening’s events, allowing the elderly headmaster to piece together what happened to Hermione.

As Albus removed his hand, his face distorted in astonishment at the severe hatred in the attack, he shuddered as the images and words taunted him reminding him of Hermione’s beaten and broken form. As the wave passed he quirked his eyebrow at the exchange between his potions master and the Malfoy heir.

Albus knew that it was his and Severus job to safeguard the students of Hogwarts but Draco Malfoy had been given chance after chance, and now there was no place here for him. Albus felt that although Severus’ actions were frowned upon as his role as an educator, they were more than called for.

With a nod to Minerva, Albus led the way to hearth which was still ablaze with the gold and orange flames that danced and flickered.

With a handful of floo powder Albus watched for the tell-tale transition of the green flames before he stepped into the hearth, clutching his beloved close.

Clearing his voice he tightened his embrace of Minerva and called his destination.

“Severus Snape’s Private Chambers.”

******

Albus and Minerva arrived in the Potions Master’s room with only silence to greet them. This was highly unusual as Albus knew Severus was a fitful sleeper and that he would usually rise around four in the morning.

Despite not seeing the potions master, Albus was not worried and made his way towards the dark wizard’s bedchambers where he knew Severus and Hermione to be.

The sight that greeted the two professors warmed the cockles of their hearts. Their usually cold, stand off-ish and snarky potions professor was fast asleep embracing his most detested student… a know-it-all and a Gryffindor no less.

The two individual’s bodies were curled and entangled together. Hermione’s head leant on Severus’ shoulder, Severus’ chin rested on her head, her tiny hand resting on his bare chest.

The two looked peaceful and unbelievably… happy.

Whether the two had intended on embracing each other was not apparent, Albus knew that the man would not willingly seek comfort from Hermione. Severus was a man of control, and despite the announcement yesterday, Albus knew that Severus would still see Hermione ultimately as his student… for the time being at least.

Albus knew that the current predicament was more to do with their souls calling out to the others, seeking completion. Even in sleeping they would be drawn to the other.

Albus looked over to his true love, her radiant smile taking his breath away.

“Oh Albus” she whispered softly, she clutched at his hand.

“He looks happy” he said returning his smile.

It was true Severus did look happy… he was actually smiling in his sleep, it was endearing to see. He was so unguarded and relaxed. In the 27 years that he had known Severus Snape he had never once seen him smile, he looked much better for it, even younger and definitely more handsome.

Albus frowned knowing that his friend was so unhappy, he hoped deep inside that Severus would be able to smile more, and perhaps he would, now that Hermione was in his life maybe he would smile more because he had a reason to smile.

“We should leave them Minnie. He looks peaceful, it would be a shame to wake him, you know how restless he is usually. Perhaps our Hermione is a calming influence on him.” Albus said turning to go.

Minerva nodded absentmindedly giving a final backward glance to the sleeping couple before closing the bedchamber door and following Albus to the floo.

Before she entered the hearth she stopped and smiled looking to the ceiling.

“Please Eros, if anyone deserves love it’s Severus. Please bless this couple, and make them happy.”

And with a flash of green flames they were gone.

******

Severus and Hermione awoke at the same time, hours after Albus and Minerva’s visit, which was unfortunate for both of them considering the tangled mess of limbs they made up.

Hermione had awoken to the cheery sunlight streaming into the unfamiliar bedchambers, yesterday’s events flitting into her conscious state, broken and fragmented as if it were a distant memory or nightmare. she knew it wasn’t the case, but she knew she was in denial, she still felt the detachment, the detachment that it was Draco who had attacked her.

But she knew it was him, and the more she awoke the more she remembered.

She was startled from the painful memories to realise that there was someone in the bed with her. The large strong arms were pulling her flush against them, her back meeting with the warm exposed flesh of someone’s chest.

She faintly remembered the moment in the moonlight, but she was sure she had dreamt it up.

She inhaled deeply the familiar scent of her potions professor engulfing her senses, sparking each nerve ending into action.

She felt movement behind her and was aware of the hardness pressing against her bottom, she couldn’t help but wiggle her hips as a response, she froze when she heard the soft sigh in her ear.

She was shocked to hear another sigh, a feminine one, and distantly acknowledged that it must have been her own, strange she didn’t think she had.

That one sound triggered more of a response from her, than any sexual act she had encountered with Draco.

Hermione was startled from her thoughts when she was pulled backwards, rolling onto her opposing side and coming face to face with her potions professor, and her very own knight in shining armour.

His dark obsidian eyes, stared into her own amber ones, as if attempting to probe her mind. She immediately put up her mental barriers; it was better safe than sorry after all, and the response her body was having was better left unsaid, or seen.

Severus couldn’t help but notice when he initially awoke, that his morning erection pressed incessantly against Hermione’s firm round derriere or how said derriere wiggled against him, eliciting a soft sigh from both counterparts.

For Severus this morning’s wake-up call was an unexpected occurrence but not unpleasant one. It was however incredibly awkward.

He distinctly remembered going to sleep on the other side of the bed, putting as much space between him and Hermione as humanly possible in the king sized bed.

So how was it that he awoke in the middle of the bed, clutching Hermione to him as if she were his life line?

In some sense she would be, Severus thought as he recalled his conversation with Albus. An unsettling feeling came over him as he was reminded that Hermione would have to know about their ‘connection’.

In a reflexive move Severus pulled Hermione to face him, he face was flushed with embarrassment and her almond shaped eyes were wide.

As surreal as the situation was neither made and attempt to move or speak, they both just lay there staring into the depths of each other’s eyes.

Severus observed how dishevelled Hermione’s mane of curls had become, how her complexion was lightly tarnished by the imprint of the bedding upon her face, and yet he thought she looked breath taking.

His coal eyes wandered over her body, the covers, that once provided them both warmth during the night had been kicked off at some point. Leaving the pair of them lying in only the clothes they were wearing.

Severus was tantalized by the skin Hermione’s pyjamas exposed; her camisole top was bunched up exposing her toned midriff.

Hermione watched in anticipation as Severus’ eyes travelled her body, she knew she should feel unsettled or shy, even disgusted because this was her professor, and yet she couldn’t.

She was inexplicably drawn to him, she felt safe, and unbeknownst to her, wanted, because, in that moment Severus Snape wanted her more than he had wanted anything.

In an action he couldn’t control he reached out and stroked the naked skin of her taunt stomach, his eyes darted to meet Hermione’s which only seemed to urge him on.

Never breaking eye contact he bent forward and pressed his lips to her belly button, the small kiss rapidly increased Hermione’s breathing, his soft warm lips never leaving the skin, the eye contact never breaking, as if they were lost in each other.

Severus watched in fascination as she pulled her bottom lip into her mouth, worrying it with her teeth. Once she released it from its torture, he observed as her tongue darted out to lick it, almost as if she were soothing the red swollen bit of flesh.

Severus felt his body flood with desire, a desire he had never known before, it was more a need. He knew it was part of the innate progression his body was developing to try and get him to complete the process with Hermione but it was too soon, and yet this innate drive was so strong.

He just wanted to kiss her, take her and stake his claim to her, but it wasn’t right.

Hermione watched in concern as Severus’ eyes portrayed the emotions he was feeling; she saw the lust, confusion and the determination.

However before either of them could speak about the situation at hand, the tinkle of a bell sounded in the room.

Severus head snapped up, the loss of his lips on her skin made Hermione mourn the loss of the warmth and tentative intimate contact.

The bell sounded again as Severus made his way off the bed muttering to himself as Hermione too climbed out of the large expanse of a bed and followed Severus out of the room.

******

Severus walked into his sitting room to find the head of Albus Dumbledore floating in the emerald green flames, upon seeing the potions master he spoke.

“Good Morning, Severus, Hermione.” He said inclining his ghostly head to the shy witch following Severus.

Hermione blushed at seeing the headmaster in such a state of undress, and the fact that the omniscient headmaster had just witnessed her emerging from a teacher’s bedroom.

Her large amber eyes widened upon recalling the events containing herself and her professor prior to the floo call.

“G-good Morning, Professor.” She replied quietly tripping over her words, she gave a meek attempt at a smile.

Severus scowled at Albus’ interruptions knowing that things could have, correction would have progressed further. He sighed to himself deeply realising that it was better this way, better that the interruption had come when it had.

After all, Hermione was still unaware of their destiny together, how their souls attracted each other, and the process it all entailed, as Severus thought about it, he realised that Albus hadn’t explained to him what the process entailed.

Giving a final glance in Hermione’s direction, he greeted the Headmaster.

“I must say Severus, you must feel refreshed, I have never known you to sleep past 4am, let alone until 10.30am.”

Severus looked slightly startled upon realising the time, he responded quickly “I feel fine, Albus.” He replied simply.

It was true though, Severus did feel fine, hell he felt more than fine, but what was Albus getting at by pointing out? Albus never said something unless there was a reason for it, most likely it was to get a response from him. Severus gave a smug smile knowing he hadn’t risen to it.

However the next comment from the headmaster did get to him.

“I would say 10 hours sleep would make you feel more than fine my boy, and I dare say waking up beside a beautiful young witch should improve your spirits.” He said smiling, his blue eyes twinkling even in the fire. The twinkle only helped to make Severus feel more unnerved.

Before he had chance to retort however Dumbledore spoke again.

“Anyway my boy, I haven’t floo’d you to speak about your sleeping arrangements, as fascinating as they are. I was wondering when Miss Granger would be fit to give her account of the situation at hand?” He said softly facing Hermione, his eyes trained on the couple, noticing the flinch from Hermione and the look of concern on Severus’ face, Interesting.

“What happened with the boy?” Severus growled, his dark eyes never leaving Hermione’s face.

“Mr Malfoy was detained by the ministry.” He looked to be about to continue but paused before answering. “Perhaps this conversation would be better in person?” he asked, both Severus and Hermione knew that the question was rhetorical and didn’t move to answer.

“I believe Poppy is on her way down to your rooms, Severus to check how Hermione is doing. I am afraid however an auror will have to be with us for our meeting, they are in need of a statement and need to know Hermione’s legal action thereafter.”

Hermione visibly paled.

“Who will it be?” she asked after a moment.

Dumbledore gave a brief smile “I arranged for Kingsley and Tonks, it is up to you my dear who you would like to talk to, Perhaps Miss Tonks will understand more.”

Hermione nodded and gave a sigh of relief, as did Severus. Both of the aurors had been members of the order and were therefore friends, this was something Hermione was glad of. She couldn’t face the prospect of been scrutinized by someone she did not know, someone who was probably on the pay roll of the Malfoy family.

Signalling the end of the conversation was a knock on the door.

“That will be Poppy now” Albus said “I will come over once Poppy had left.” he finished and then seemed to reconsider, “Better still perhaps it would be wiser to meet in an hour or so, that will give you both time to have a late breakfast, and get on with your morning ablutions.” To ghostly head nodded to itself as if answering an unspoken question.

“Oh and Hermione the House-elves will bring you some fresh clothing.”

And with that the head was gone.

Another knock sounded on the door, Severus strode to the door in his usual cat like graze, quiet, sleek and elegant.

Temporarily forgetting about the state of undress he granted Poppy entrance into his quarters. It wasn’t as if his semi nakedness would bother the medi-witch she had seen him naked on more counts than he would have liked.

As soon as Poppy crossed the threshold she began flitting and fussing over Hermione, it was almost comical.

Had Severus not been concerned about Hermione’s health he would have laughed at the unamused expression gracing Hermione’s features.

“Now dear, how are you feeling today?” she said waving her wand over Hermione’s body, staring intently at the light that flashed at the tip of it.

“Really Madame, I feel fine.” She said exasperatedly.

“Nonsense child, you are exhausted and far too thin. You need some meat on those bones.” She said.

Severus resisted the urge to snort, Hermione was thin but she was curvaceous with it, she was slender and well developed, and in Severus’ eyes perfect, perfect for him.

In that moment Poppy reminded him of Molly Weasley. Perhaps if she had been given the chance to have a child she would have been exactly like the Weasley matriarch.

Severus thought it cruel that the fates deemed Poppy barren, and yet it wasn’t unexpected, most pureblood families were either unable to produce a child or those who were born were born squibs. Too many years of incestuous relationships Severus noted.

But still Severus had no doubt that Poppy Pomfery would have been a good mother.

She was, he corrected.

Over the years he had come to love her, love her like the mother he never had. Poppy had nursed him back to health rime and time again after the Dark Lord saw it fit to punish him. Each time she would mend him and comfort him, surpassing the level of care that was associated with nurse patient relationships.

She was family, his family.

Lost in thought he didn’t register the lazy smile that had appeared on his face.

“Severus!” Poppy’s screech roused him from his inner thoughts. He quickly replaced the smile with his signature scowl.

The change in expression did not go unnoticed by either of the female in the room.

“As I have already said, Miss Granger is fine but she is exhausted and still has extensive bruising, she is to be on strict bed rest until her energy levels increase, is that understood?” she said looking pointedly between both Severus and Hermione.

Both nodded.

“Right, Miss Granger do you know where you are to be staying? Had Professor McGonagall spoken with you about your temporary room?” Poppy asked softly.

Hermione was about to respond when Severus jumped in interrupting her.

“She will stay here, I will not let her out of my sight, is that understood? Hermione Granger is now under my protection and no harm will come to her!” he growled.

Hermione and Poppy watched in shock as a swirl of magic enveloped the dark wizard, signalling a wizard’s oath.

Severus blinked in shock, already the process was pulling at him, it had started, he knew it wasn’t going to stop until he claimed Hermione Granger as his once and for all.

A/N: I am so so sorry for the delay in this chapter, but unfortunately the real world caught up with me . Things have been so busy and I just haven’t had the time to breathe let alone write. *sad face* Any way I hope you are all still enjoying the story let me know what you think.

MadamDragon: They will be getting a lot closer, they will find that the process will not only start pulling them together, but it will make it hard when they resist the feelings, could be comical.

Slytheringriffendor21: So glad you liked it

Irisheather: your reviews make me so happy, are rather warm and fuzzy inside, thank you so much. I think they will be such a good partnership.

Sassy_p: I want to snuggle into him too, it would seem like the thing Draco would do, the kinda situation where someone’s like, I don’t want them but I don’t want you to have them so I will. I’m sorry it’s been a while since I updated but hopefully I’m back on track.

Moodysavage: in answer to your question, Draco never got around to raping her, he brutally groped her, but something happened before he could, that something will be revealed in the next chapter hopefully. The injures were a result of it, before Severus kicked his arse. Hope that explains it for you.

ChiffonShock: Thank you for reading and reviewing, hope you continue to enjoy.

As always,

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