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Chapter 4 of 8
luvsevSeverus realises that he needs to come clean to Hermione.
ReviewedHe wants it again? Great Merlin, he is insatiable! If he keeps this up, I’ll be walking funny in my next class.
‘Damn right, I’m insatiable. And I’ve only just begun to show you, too,’ Severus growled, crawling across the bed to her.
‘Er... I didn’t say anything.’ Hermione tried to roll away from him.
‘You didn’t have to, witch. I saw it in your eyes. Now, stop trying to escape me; you won’t manage it.’
Hermione grinned and giggled at him, rolling onto the floor with a heavy thud. ‘Ouch! Damn it!’
‘See, that’s what you get for trying to escape.’ Severus laughed as he helped her back onto the bed. 'Are you going to stay put now, or do I have to tie you to the bed?’
Hmm... Now that has potential, she mused and tried to roll away again.
‘Do what you will, Severus.’
‘Never took you for the type to like it rough.’
Laughing, Hermione said, ‘It’s apparent you have a short memory then. You found out just the way I liked it last night. Or you should have.’ Her tone suddenly became more serious. ‘Were you not paying attention, Severus? If you weren’t, I’ll have to take points from Slytherin.’
‘Like hell you will.’ He rolled on top of her, his face but an inch from hers, and he licked his lips. ‘And what’s this about my memory? Are you implying that I’m old?’ he teased.
‘Shut up and kiss me already.’
Not needing any more of an invitation, Severus kissed her roughly, his lips nearly bruising hers. After a few deep, rough kisses, they broke apart, both needing air.
‘Rough enough for you?’
Not a chance. I want to see you let go.
‘Not quite, Severus.’
She wants me to let go? She doesn’t know what she’s asking for; that’s more than rough... it might just be impossible.
***
After a most enjoyable weekend spent secluded in Severus’s rooms, Hermione returned to teaching students who, for the most part, behaved in her classes. Severus, on the other hand, was not so lucky.
James is smart, I wonder what his answer is for 14c. The dungeon bat is grading papers, so it should be safe to look and not be caught.
Severus kept still, only briefly flicking his eyes to the back of his dimly lit classroom. He wanted to see if the girl was indeed going to cheat. He watched her tilt her head slightly and her eyes dart to the boy’s paper. Her eyes didn’t linger long before she once more focussed on scribbling an answer on her test parchment.
I’m glad I looked at James’s answer; it’s different than what I had. Well, I had nothing, so of course it was different. I also can’t believe Snape! He didn’t even so much as glance at me. If cheating in his class is so easy, I might do it more.
She thinks she’s going to get away with this? Not a chance.
‘Miss Stevens, I’d like you to come to the front of the class.’
The girl who had cheated sat frozen in her seat. Oh no!
‘Now, Miss Stevens! I don’t have all day.’ His tone was stern and not one to ignore. ‘And bring your test paper as well.’
Her chair scraped the floor as she rose from her seat, drawing curious looks of all of her classmates. Clutching her test paper, she made her way to the front of the class with her head hung low.
‘You are to sit here,’ he gestured to a chair next to his, ‘and finish your test. Once the class has finished, you and Mr Johnson will remain. Is that clear?’
‘Yes, sir.’
Why did I do it? I should have left the question unanswered. Losing a few points wouldn’t have hurt my grade. And now I may have gotten James into trouble, too.
A little more than a half hour later, students turned in their papers and cleared their workspaces, packing everything away before making a hasty exit. All who remained were the two students who had been asked to stay.
‘Sir, did I do something wrong?’ James asked in a small, polite voice.
‘No, you didn’t, Mr Johnson, but your classmate did. She cheated off of you. I want to compare your paper to hers to be sure I am not mistaken.’
James set his paper on the enormous oak desk for Severus to examine. He watched the professor flick his eyes across each test, ascertaining which answers had been copied.
‘It is clear that you have cheated, Miss Stevens. I cannot remove you from my class but the headmistress can. Punishment will be her decision, but I guarantee that you will not receive credit for this exam.’
The girl began to cry and Severus glared at her, his lips set in a firm, thin line. ‘Save your tears, girl. They don’t affect me.’ He walked to the fireplace and called for Minerva to come to his classroom.
‘Minerva, I have a situation that you need to deal with. Cheating.’
Someone had the audacity to cheat in Severus’s class? I’m surprised this girl is only crying. He must be feeling generous to let me deal with her. Not that she’ll fare any better with me, she thought as she led the girl to her office.
***
‘Merlin, will this day ever end?’ Severus yelled as soon as he was in the privacy of his rooms.
He’s had one hell of a day, I bet. He heard Hermione’s thought.
‘Hermione, you’re here?’
Coming out of his bedroom and walking toward him, she said, ‘Yes, I was trying to surprise you, but I guess you heard me anyhow.’ She wrapped her arms around his waist and pulled him close to her. ‘You’ve had a bad day, I take it.’
‘Worse than usual, too. I caught a student cheating on an exam.’
‘Oh, my. How?’
‘Before I go into how I caught them, I need to tell you something. But before I do, I need you to promise me you won’t be angry with me or think I’ve gone round the twist.’
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Doesn't bode well for the Charms master! :)
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
She didn't do anything too bad to him. It's just something to remind Filius that he shouldn't meddle.
I don't know what Hermione did to Filius, but I know the punishment will fit the "crime." I can't wait to find out just what she's done to the well-meaning but meddling Charms Professor. Hummm... will it wear off in about three months? Thanks for this funny update!Beth
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
What Hermione did to Filius will be something he will never forget... and will teach him to stop meddling. Severus's curse and what was done to Flitwick will, indeed, wear off in the three month period.
So happy to see an update on this! Thanks. I think Flitwick ought to be grateful that it was Hermione, and not Severus, who cast a spell in retaliation.
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
You're welcome! Severus would be so much worse to deal with.
Oh, I wonder if it's a good thing she did? She really does need to thank him, despite his meddling. He should get the Dumbledore award for biggest meddler.
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
Hee. Perhaps she should, but she's still peeved at him for putting Severus through all that.
Oh, that was great. I can't wait till Filius finds out what she did.
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
Thanks! Next chapter will show what she did. :)
Hee. I can't wait to see what she did to him.
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
It'll be quite a funny thing indeed.
LOL I sure hope that Hermione gave Filius a taste of his own spell!
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
She really did a number on him, just wait until the next chapter (which I promise will be up a lot sooner than this update).
And now Severu sknows. Poor, Filius, he's gonna face an angry Snape!
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
Yup. Severus is livid. Hermione will be tagging along, so maybe she'll be able to keep them from dueling.
I can't believe that Hermione went behind Severus' back and spoke to Flitwick. Flitwick on the other had only has to reverse the spell, no harm done. Simple.
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
To be fair, he did hear her think she was going to try to find help for him. Now if only Flitwick will do what he needs to, Sev will be fine.
LOL Mel and Helen déjà vu - it was so funny, Severus confessinghis 'gift' to Hermione.
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
I wanted it to be as close as possible to the movie. Kinda changed things a little to suit my needs, though. Glad you got a kick out it. :)
Silly girl shoul dhave known better than cheat in his class.
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
Yeah, she should have. I bet she learned her lesson now.
I want to kiss and hug Hermione. I don't know what sh'e done to Filius but I'm sure he will regret playing with Severus that way. Even if it was to help them. I'm so glad you updated this, so much i like it.
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
Rest assured, Hermione did something quite great to Filius for daring to interfere in Sev's life.
Maybe Snape doesn't really want to lose his newly acquired ability, does he? Just tune it up a bit. If he could turn it on and switch it off at his convenience, that would be wicked...in every sense of the word. So I don't think Flitwick is really in danger. He may just have to work a bit harder to get Snape what he wants.
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
I think after all Severus has been through, he does not want such a "gift". I'm sure Hermione will be able to keep Severus's anger in check so Flitwick won't be in real danger.
Uh oh, now Filius is in BIG trouble! :)
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
Severus might just get him for this.
Naughty Filius! :0
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
Yeah, he's been pretty bad, but he did have the best of intentions.
Oh, Brother! The sparks are gonna fly! Great update. :D
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
Thanks! Yeah, the confrontation between Severus and Filius has potential to be quite tense.
Good idea to go with him. This is a lovely story.
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
Aw, thanks! She knows it's worthwhile to go with him; not only to help keep his temper in check but to also sate her curiosity.
What in the world has Filius done! And why is he so afraid of Severus finding out it was he who gave this little "gift" to the Potions master. LOL! Poor Filius, let's hope Hermione can calm the raging beast and try to buy the Charms professor enough time for Severus to calm done.Hee hee,Betn
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
He didn't think the gift would be as much hassle as it has been, and he's worried about what Severus's actions will be -- and rightly so.
Knowing Filius, I'm sure he only had Severus' best interests at heart. Perhaps he saw what Sev' didn't and tried to give fates a bit of help (actually a lot).
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
Of course Filius had no malintent--he only wanted Severus to be happy; however, he had no idea that Severus would end up suffering so much.
Apparently, Flitwick is a bad liar.
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
Or, maybe he just didn't expect Hermione would share the memory of their meeting with Severus.
Thanks for the update! This is such a cute story, so glad you wrote it! No one expects the Spanish In... uh, I mean Professor Flitwick!
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
And thank you for such a wonderful review!
She's smart to tag along. He's a tad bit annoyed and who knows what will happen. More soon, please.
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
She knows how Severus's temper is, and she's going along to try to help keep him calm. That and she's quite curious as to what's going on with Filius.
Uh oh, Miss Stevens is in deep trouble. Severus will watch her like a hawk if she is allowed to remain in his class.Is Severus about to tell Hermione that he can hear women's thought? I imagine this revelation could also be a blessing or a curse. She may be a little miffed that he hadn't told her earlier... but it's not like he brewed a potion or invented a spell or charm to give himself the ability. Hummmmm... I wonder if Flitwick could have anything to do with Severus' gift. Maybe a little Charm to help the professor along in realizing that Hermione had feelings for him? You know, to mitigate is bad moods and all that. Give the man a little joy in his life.I can't wait to see where you take them. Happy ending? Please?Beth
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
Yes, if Minerva allows her to stay, that student will be watched in his class. Maybe he would have her sit at the front next to him as a punishment and to demonstrate a little of what would be in store for the others if they decide to repeat her actions. In the next chapter he does indeed come clean to Hermione, but I won't say much about it here - don't want to ruin the surprise! I was puzzling out earlier as I was writing the next installment of this story, what on earth happened for Severus to have this sudden ability. Flitwick could easily be the man responsible. In fact, you just gave me an idea for the 6th chapter (fith is already completed). Thanks for giving me a bit of inspiration! Oh, and no worries as to whether or not there will be a happy ending. Of course there will be. I save the unhappy endings for real life.
Response from braye27 (Reviewer)
I've been an inspiration? Who knew? Glad I could be of help!
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
Yeah, you helped me figure out what I am going to do next. Earlier today when I posted an entry on LJ, I was wondering what I was going to do, but now I don't have to worry about it. Again, thanks so much!
Hot, hot, hot! ‘Where do you think you’re going?’ That's our commanding Severus! *claps hands*Beth
Response from luvsev (Author of What Women Want)
He wouldn't be Severus if he wasn't commanding; We love him just as he is: snarky, commanding, and oh-so-very-sexy. Thanks for the applause and the stars!