Epilogue.
Chapter 12 of 12
neelixWhat Happened Next.
ReviewedA/N: Couple of things. Firstly, thanks to kizzy7 who beta'd this with enthusiasm. Thanks! Secondly, thank you to all who reviewed. You have made me laugh long and hard... oooh er!
And lastly, another apology. This is so short it can hardly be called a chapter!
Severus sat at his desk. He put down his quill and filed away his remaining parchments, ensured his office was tidy, and stood, taking some Floo powder in his hand. He was smiling to himself as he vanished in green flame.
The sun was warming her hair as she sat on the bench, seagulls crying above her as she lifted her book slightly. She was absently rubbing her wedding ring as she read through the chapters entitled ‘The Partner—a Tool in Childbirth’.
George and his wife still owned the bookshop, and the friendly man had beamed at her when he saw her. He had become very fond of Mrs Snape over the years, and he felt almost fatherly pride when she had walked into the shop heavily pregnant and showing off her baby bump proudly beneath her blue sun dress. She had been glowing with happiness and was more than happy to chat, and George was a little smug to know that he had been, in some small way, part of their love story.
Severus walked along the seafront until he reached her and watched unnoticed for a short moment. His wife was always lovely to him, but it was moments like this when she was relaxed, and so obviously content, that he appreciated her the most. He bent to kiss the back of her neck gently, and Hermione smiled up at him and held her hand out. He pulled her to her feet and wrapped his arms tightly around her, kissing her softly and gazing into her face.
‘You look beautiful today.’ He smiled.
‘And you look gorgeous.’ She stepped back and took in his light grey trousers and white linen shirt. He must have been shopping, she mused.
‘I’m on holiday.’ He shrugged, and she laughed gently.
They ate in their favourite restaurant and then went to the basement bar. It had changed hands, the interior now bright and funky, a jazz band playing in the corner. They went home early and made love slowly, making use of some of the more interesting positions Hermione had researched in her ‘Love During Pregnancy’ book. As usual, they revelled in each other.
Hermione was almost asleep when she felt her waters breaking and the flood of wetness seeping across to Severus’s side of the bed. She turned to look at him, her face pale, and as their eyes met, they smiled softly at each other.
The End
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Latest 25 Reviews for I'm Not In Love
112 Reviews | 6.86/10 Average
WOW - LOVE the ending! Thanks again for writing!
Love the ending -- embarking on another new adventure together. :D
Loved their love story. Thank you.
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
Thanks for reading :)
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
Thanks for reading :)
Forget that vibrator , Hermione!
Good smut, though very fast paced.
What I did find slightly disappointing (and perhaps a little OOC for these two), is that their attraction seems to be entirely physical, and rather superficial. I like to imagine Snape is a man who wouldn't stare at a woman's breasts, forgetting about the rest of her. :-)
That was a beautiful story. Im new to this site and I kinda like what I have read of you stories. Keep up the good work
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
Thanks! I hope you enjoy the site, you'll find excellent writing here :)
And it ends on such a happy and full of hope note. I'm definitely jealous.
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
Of course! It's always warm and fluffy in my world!
I envy them to have found each other.
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
I know. How lucky are they?
aahhh yesss...a gloriously happy ending! thanks so much
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
Thanks!!
They're so cute both of them. *smile* I can picture them so easily. Oh and Hermione : you two are lovesick puppies.
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
lol... they're pathetic aren't they!
It is sad when a hat is smarter than some people.
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
ah but this IS the Sorting Hat we're talking about.. it's no ordinary hat after all!
Me thinks that there are a lot of men out there, like Severus, who could do with that Sorting Hat to make them aware of their feelings (like a sort of Jiminy Cricket - conscience - for them!)
I love the way he traced her handwriting with his fingers, so sweet - I don't think he can stay in denial for much longer personally! I also love the title of this chapter - Millinery Wisdom - inspirational!BTW: Thank you for the 'hug' you sent me earlier today, I really needed it - bless you! :-)
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
My other half definately needs a Sorting hat - he certainly doesn't take advice from me that's for sure!As for the hug... anytime love. We all need it!Thanks for the positive praise. It makes me glow!
I love this. That sorting hat isn't stupid is he? Lets hope Severus listens.
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
lol... I hope so too, 'cos there aren't many chapters left!
Ohh, that's so sad and sweet... I hope they come to their senses soon. Great chapter!
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
Thanks for reviewing - I don't think you'll be disappointed!
Aw, how sad! Please make it better! :) This was lovely.
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
I'll do my best~!
They both seen so afraid of getting hurt that they could possible let this chance for love slip away. Hermione, Severus don't let this chance get away. One of you needs to be brave enough to make the first move. I love this story and I can't wait to read the next chapter. Hurry, Hurry, Hurry...................
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
It's in the queue!
Noooo...what a tease! More! More right now!
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
lol... it's queued, hopefully won't be long.
Please tell me this is going to have a happy ending. I am very emotional & sad today & when I saw you'd posted another chapter of this story I thought a quick read of a bit of 'smut' would cheer me up! But, once again, you've created a real 'romance' with these two & my heart is now going out to Hermione (imagining how I'd feel in her place) so now I've got even more heartache to cope with today! Boo hoo 
(Not trying to make you feel guilty or anything of course ... I totally blame Severus; stubborn man!)BTW: SS drinking guiness? Surely not? A glass of the most expensive red wine at least, I'd have thought! :-)
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
ahhh now. Red wine? You're confusing SS with AR!! Never ever do that! Sev is a Guiness and Whisky man, defo.As for your low mood... {{ hugging you}}Sometimes a good cry is whats needed... or a good shag. I can't do both in one chapter, but I hope you feel better soon!
OK, that was just...extremely hot. Whew!
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
lol... I'm glad you liked it!
Ooh, I just discovered this, and I AM enjoying it!
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
thanks... let me know how it turns out for you!
What a hot story.Just found it and couldn't stop reding.Come on Severus you are such a clever man I#m shure there's a resolve.
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
mmm... he's also a Slytherin!
You will make things all better won't you?
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
I think that depends on Severus. You know how damned stubborn he can be!
oh - please write more soon - when I got to the end of the text, my thought was "Is that all there is?"
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
I know... too short. Sorry.
No new job openings?
Response from neelix (Author of I'm Not In Love)
ah now... Severus wouldn't be that calculating. Or would he? *buahhaaaaaaaaaahaaahahaa* (evil laugh!)