58- So Far, and yet, So Close: Part Two
Chapter 62 of 84
Good_WitchSnape, in a desperate search for solace after Dumbledore's betrayal, Apparates to Hermione's room, only to find a betrayal of a different sort. How far will Hermione go to save him--and their relationship--and how close can they get in process? ***Part Two of Two. Please see Part One first.***
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Snape's breath caught at her words, knowing she was referring to his previous admonition of "not yet." Eyes closing in spite of himself, he felt his cock twitching between them, once again making its uncomfortably rigid presence known. He opened his eyes and met her hungry gaze. Opening his mouth to answer, he found he had no voice. The gleam in Hermione's eyes flickered as one corner of her mouth quirked up in a smouldering smirk.
Stretching up to him, Hermione kissed Snape, gently sliding her tongue over his lips and tasting herself on his flesh. A low moan poured out of her, her hands slipping up his arms and twining around his neck. An answering groan from Snape sent a tingle chasing through her again, reigniting her desire. After a slow, languorous kiss, she began trailing her lips down his throat and chest, caressing his ribs and lightly circling his nipples as she went.
Snape's head canted back, his eyes closing in bliss. His mind whirled with the inevitable bickering between the side of him that wanted nothing more than Hermione's lips wrapped around his erection and the other side that warned that he was breaking every rule imaginable. The flash of lingering, needle-sharp anger blasted the cautious, dutiful side into the ether, and the wave of rampant lust that swept over him had him struggling to not clap his hands on the bushy crown of Hermione's head and shove her down his body to his achingly needy cock. Fighting for control, he carefully stroked her hair, silently willing her to continue lower.
Hermione crouched, then settled on her knees, nibbling and licking along the taut planes of Snape's belly, nuzzling the dark trail of hair that disappeared beneath the distended waistband of his pants. Excitement quivered in her centre, and she backed away, staring straight at the translucent wet cloth covering the tip of his straining erection. As she gazed at it in fascination, it bounced, and she sucked in a breath, filling her head with the rich musky scent of aroused male. Flicking a wary glance up at Snape, she saw him watching her through half-closed eyes. When she reached for his waistband, he tensed, but she held his gaze resolutely as she gingerly peeled the clammy fabric away from him, guiding it down his slim hips and along his legs to pool at his feet.
Freed from its constraints, Snape's cock bobbed in front of Hermione's face, drawing her attention again. Her hands stroked back up his legs, fanning out around his groin to trace the delectable line between his lower abdomen and his hips. His breath hitched at the tickling sensation, but he remained still. He could feel her quickened breaths on his fevered skin, and his own breathing turned to shallow panting.
Hermione stared at him, rapt once again. Just like the first time she had seen him, when he had surprised her on Valentine's Day, the wisp of thought wafted through her mind: Really, a man's penis is bizarre to look at. Still, based on previous experience, knowing that she could bring him pleasure made it quite appealing. Watching the shifting of his balls as his cock bounced of its own accord, she inhaled his scent again, feeling slightly dizzy from all the feel-good chemicals running riot in her system. Sighing with satisfaction, she traced her fingertips through the coarse hair framing his package and gently wrapped her hand around the length of his cock, enjoying the juxtaposition of hard-yet-soft.
A guttural groan tore from Snape's throat, and his fingers clenched in Hermione's hair, his eyes closing again. At her tentative squeeze, his hips jerked, thrusting forward into her grip. Her squeak of surprise made him snap his eyes open, looking down to see her, eyes wide and lips glistening where she had licked them. She cast a heated gaze up at him, sliding her hand toward the base of his cock, then leant forward and placed a gentle, open kiss on the head.
It took every ounce of self-discipline Snape had for him not to shove his cock into that soft, moist mouth, spilling himself over her tongue. Instead, a harsh cry burst from him, and he sucked in a ragged breath.
Blinking owlishly up at him, her lips still covering the head of his cock, Hermione dragged the tip of her tongue over the tip, collecting the bead of moisture there, and somehow managing to look demure while doing it. Her eyes drooped closed and she purred decadently. Snape swore.
Backing away, an impish grin spreading her wet lips, Hermione peered up at Snape in triumph. Sucking her lower lip between her teeth and letting it slide back out, she beamed at him before saying, "I was right."
Wrapped in a haze of lust, Snape grunted, "What?"
Leaning forward again, Hermione quirked one eyebrow at him saucily and retorted, in a throaty voice, "It does taste better directly from the source," before dragging her tongue up the underside of his cock and sucking the head in again.
Snape could feel his legs starting to tremble. A fleeting prayer to whatever gods chose to listen that he wouldn't pass out swept through his overwhelmed mind. Her words lit an inferno within him, and he bent forward, gripping her arms to pull her to her feet. An inquisitive squeak answered his actions.
Holding her in front of him, he pressed his forehead against hers and growled, "Careful what you say. What you tasted then and what you tasted now are entirely different things."
A spike of heat shot through Hermione and she gasped. Exhaling a shuddering breath, she murmured, "Do enlighten me, then, on the difference."
A feral growl rumbled from Snape's throat as he pounced on her with a demanding kiss, backing her onto the bed. As they sank to the mattress, Hermione wrenched herself from his grip enough to push and pull at him, manoeuvring him to the centre of the bed on his back. His chest rose and fell noticeably with his shallow panting.
Gently pressing on his calves to get him to spread his legs, she crept between his knees and sat cross-legged, her hands splayed on his thighs as she gazed at his twitching cock, enamoured and intimidated.
Nervously swallowing, she took a deep breath and leant forward, eyeing the deeply flushed head. Flicking an anxious eye at Snape, who was watching her intently, her bravado failed her, and she cleared her throat. There was an awkward moment of silence, then she faltered, "I don't know what to do..."
Snape sucked in a calming breath and offered a soothing, "It's okay. Don't do anything you don't want to do. Really. Why don't you just come join me up here?" He beckoned to her, his expression earnest.
Hermione shook her head vehemently. "No! I want to...to taste you..." Her shoulders twitched in a half-cringe/half-shrug. "I'm just afraid of hurting you, or not doing it right..."
Snape's head flopped back and he snorted incredulously at the ceiling, musing, "The brightest witch of her age... Extensive lascivious research done already, including experiments... Has me completely at her mercy... And she's afraid of not doing it right!"
Feeling both aggrieved and pleased, pride both stung and boosted, Hermione rallied her courage. Glaring at Snape, who had tilted his head enough to smirk at her in challenge, she wrapped her hand around his shaft...smirking herself at his quick gasp...and leant forward more, her lips millimetres from the head of his cock.
Her knees pressed against his inner thighs as she nearly bent in half, dipping low enough to drag her tongue up the underside, from the base to the tip. Her hand held him in place, keeping it from throbbing and bouncing away. Snape's hands clamped over his eyes and forehead, his fingers gripping his hair as a loud cry was startled from him.
Encouraged by his reaction, she swirled her tongue over the head, idly considering the cloying taste of the moisture seeping from the tiny slit. Interesting... Salty, definitely musky...but that's more the scent than the actual taste... And it's got an almost clean flavour, like bleach... Laving the spongy head, she placed her lips around it, moved her hand back, and pressed forward, letting his cock slide into her mouth as far as she could manage, feeling it pulsing against her tongue and the roof of her mouth.
All of the air in Snape's body hissed out in one explosive burst. Sparks danced behind his closed eyelids, and his hips rocked of their own accord. Waves of hot and cold washed over his body, raising goose flesh. The roaring of his pounding blood in his ears muffled the tell-tale sound of his panting breaths. Dragging his hands from his face, he forced himself to open his eyes and look at the sight of Hermione sucking his cock. The fantasy image had surfaced in his mind several times in the past months, along with the imagined sensations when he masturbated. But, as he was quickly realizing, his imagination was nowhere near as good as the real thing.
Hermione slowly bobbed up and down, keeping her lips clamped tightly around his erection, letting her tongue slither along the underside as she went. The convulsive rocking of Snape's hips served as evidence of his enjoyment, and her nerves calmed a bit.
Snape, for his part, knew he wouldn't last long. Swallowing hard and blinking rapidly, trying to focus his mind elsewhere in an attempt to stave off his quickly building release, he once again slid his hands into his hair, gripping hard and pulling. However, the mild jolt of pain did nothing to decrease his arousal; on the contrary, he ruefully acknowledged that he had just discovered a slight kink he had never known he had. Eyes rolling back in defeat, he covered his face with his hands, blocking the erotic vision of his cock disappearing and reappearing between Hermione's lips, feeling the familiar coil of burning tension expanding in his belly, travelling down to his balls.
Hermione was enjoying Snape's reactions, delighting in seeing him come apart in her grasp again. His fleeting grimaces were enough to make her wonder if he were in pain, but she remembered that those expressions were normal for him in such a situation. Flicking her gaze up his body repeatedly, she saw him covering his face again, and she noticed the increased tension in his muscles, making them stand out in relief. Her attention was momentarily drawn to the sensation of his cock pulsing against her tongue, somehow swelling even more. Carefully adjusting her jaw so she wouldn't scrape her teeth against him, she slid upwards, peering up at him.
Snape felt his climax building, and the minute part of his mind that wasn't completely submerged by the exquisite sensations reminded him that he should give Hermione some sort of warning. It would be gauche indeed to explode in her mouth without prior notice.
Hermione watched Snape's hands fly from his face to her hair, gripping her curls, but not pulling or controlling her movement. Unwilling to stop her actions, she continued, curiously eyeing him.
Snape clenched his jaw and licked his lips, sucking in a breath and uttering, "Hermione..."
With an acknowledging swirl of her tongue, Hermione made an inquisitive noise in her throat, and Snape's head canted back, the cords of his neck standing out.
His voice was strained as he said, "Can't... wait..."
At his words, Hermione felt his cock throb firmly, and she tasted a small spurt of liquid. The resulting rush of tingling heat to her centre made her moan in response.
A strangled roar burst from Snape's lips, and his hands dropped to his sides, opening and closing spastically as his orgasm hit with the force of a Bludger. His body curled forward as all of his muscles seized in rhythmic spasms, bucking and shuddering in release.
Novice that she was, Hermione didn't realize that the first spurt was not all of it. Thus, as she blithely kept going, and Snape's climax reached fruition, she wasn't prepared for the comparative flood of liquid that burst forth. Eyes snapping open wide in surprise, she struggled not to choke, and her lips released their tight hold on his cock, letting his come drip down his shaft, emptying from her mouth.
Locked in the fierce grip of his release, Snape couldn't respond right away to her obviously shocked fumblings. His ears were ringing and bands of colours were scrolling across the insides of his closed eyelids. As his body twitched in aftershocks, he vaguely heard Hermione's furtive coughs. After the warmth of her mouth, the night air felt cold against his wet cock, and he could feel the tickle of his come dripping over his balls and into the dark hair framing his groin.
Hermione coughed and swallowed as unobtrusively as she could. She was taken aback by the thick consistency and how much stronger his come tasted in such a direct fashion. The cloying, "clean" scent filled her nose, and his musky taste seemed to sit on the back of her tongue, no matter how much she swallowed. Eyes watering slightly from her near-choking experience, she sniffed to keep her nose from running. Really, all things being equal, this would certainly take some getting used to.
Snape finally returned to cognizance, and he cracked one eye to peer blearily at Hermione. It was obvious that she was disconcerted, and he smothered a rueful smirk. Barely moving his hand, he rasped, "Accio wand," and caught it as it arced into his palm. Then, with a weary flick, he Summoned facial tissues, offering some to Hermione as he made to mop up the sticky mess coating his deflating cock.
Trying gamely to look nonchalant, as if this were an everyday occurrence, Hermione took the tissues and turned away to blow her nose and wipe her eyes.
Once he had cleaned up, Snape cast a quick cleansing charm to take care of any lingering residue and Vanished the soggy tissues. Then, heaving a deep sigh, he cast a measuring look at Hermione and murmured, "Feel enlightened yet?"
Hermione blinked, unprepared for his gibe. Then, smiling in amusement, she shoved her anxiety away and held his gaze. "Mmm... I love learning."
At her saucy quip, Snape burst out laughing. Snorting as he heaved up onto his elbows, he cocked an eyebrow at her and growled a fond, "Swot."
Pursing her lips and affecting an air of preening superiority, she retorted, "Perhaps this Know-It-All isn't so insufferable after all, hmm?"
Snape's eyes flashed with a wicked light and he pushed himself to sit up. Lifting her face to his with a finger under her chin, he purred, "There are so many more things I can't wait to teach you, love." Hermione's breath caught and he covered her lips with a tender kiss.
Hermione melted into the kiss, enjoying the gentle exploration of tongues. After a long moment, Snape pulled away and whispered at her ear, "Tasting myself mixed with your luscious mouth is almost as delicious as tasting you."
Hermione's eyes fluttered closed and her head swam with the erotic intimacy of it all. Clutching at his shoulders, she simply said, "Severus..."
Snape backed up, meeting her gaze. "Yes?"
Staring into his fathomless black eyes, she said, "I love you."
The exultant joy in his heart threatened to overwhelm him, and he breathed a fervent, "I love you, Hermione."
Sealing their vows with another kiss, Snape deftly guided her to squirm over his leg and lie beside him, so they could stretch out and relax in the wake of their excited activity. Hermione curled up along his right side, pillowing her head against his chest, wrapping her right arm over his ribs, and flinging her right leg over his. Snape responded by draping his right arm around her shoulders, tucking his left hand under his head, and bending his left knee to ease the stretch of his lower back. Comfortable, they lay there silently, basking in the afterglow.
It didn't take long, however, once the sweat had evaporated from their bodies and their heart rates had slowed, for them to become chilled, and Snape noticed the goose flesh along Hermione's arm where he was idly stroking her. Lifting his head, he peered down at her body and saw that she was covered with the chill bumps. Snatching his wand, he Summoned her discarded blanket from its heap on the floor and covered them, holding her tighter to transfer body heat.
Hermione sighed luxuriously and burrowed closer, smiling. Her voice sleepy, she murmured, "Mmm, feels good."
Snape chuckled. "Being close to you always feels good, love."
At that, Hermione opened her eyes and lifted her head to meet his gaze, beaming. Chin resting on his chest, she said, "You take such good care of me. I can't wait till we can be like this every day."
Snape's eyes closed and he sucked in a breath at the rush of emotion that washed over him. Opening his eyes again, he locked gazes with Hermione and said, his voice fervent, "I promise to take care of you for as long as you wish it." Hermione lifted her hand to caress his face and he caught it, kissing her fingertips.
Hermione whispered, "And I promise to take care of you, Severus. Gods know you deserve it." His eyes clouded, and Hermione knew he had thought of Dumbledore. Unwilling to skirt the issue, knowing he had to purge his anger before it festered, she went on. "He was the only one to take care of you since your mother, wasn't he?"
Snape's face settled into grim lines of cold fury. His eyes hardened, and he released her hand before clenching his hand into a fist. Acid dripping from every word, he said, "Would you believe that he had the gall to say that I needed someone to 'temper and guide' me? Apparently I'm not competent enough to take care of myself!" His eyes narrowed, and his lips spread in a mirthless smile. "Well, Albus, old friend, I'll have someone to take care of me, but it won't be you, and it won't be because I need it," and he locked eyes with Hermione, "it'll be because I deserve it."
Hermione returned his fierce gaze with similar resolve. Solemn, she whispered, "Indeed."
Snape shook his head faintly. "I don't think he even realizes what he's done. To him, he's being perfectly reasonable. He doesn't understand what his words meant to me. He'll find out. I've been loyal to him for longer than I've not, but that's all over now."
Hermione rubbed his shoulder soothingly. "Dear heart, he's made a bad choice. He may still learn from his mistake. What do you mean exactly, that you're no longer loyal to him?"
Snape pinned her with a harsh gaze. "I mean that I will no longer put his wants before mine. My loyalties have changed. Albus Dumbledore no longer holds the key to my future. You do."
Hermione gasped, comprehending the full implications of his statements. Snape forged on. "What do I care if I make him angry? If he were to decide to fire me, all the better. I'm not going to be here after this year is over anyway. I refuse to bow to anyone any more. I am master of my destiny. And you are mistress of my heart."
Snape rolled them so Hermione was on her back, and he could prop himself up on his elbow as he talked, the urgency evident in his expression and his voice. Hermione stared up at him, both wary of his reckless attitude and excited by it. Before she could think of a response, Snape continued, "If we didn't have your reputation to worry about, I'd fly in the face of his rules and out us right now. Then I'd be free of him, for I daresay that the Ministry wouldn't allow me to continue my position in light of our relationship." His lips twisted at his sardonic understatement.
Hermione felt a stab of worry bordering on panic. "Severus, I know how you must feel, but please don't do anything rash!"
Snape eyed her with an aggrieved air that quickly turned into smug amusement. "Oh, ye of little faith... We've made it this far, and we've learnt important lessons..." He nodded pointedly toward the door, acknowledging her Imperturbable Charm. Then, his smirk turned even more wicked and he leant closer, his breath warming her ear as he spoke. "Besides, considering what we've just done," and he flexed his hips, pressing his stiffening cock against her cleft, "wouldn't that be counted as 'rash,' Miss Kettle? Or would you be Miss Pot, and I Mr. Kettle? Either way, we're both black as soot, love."
Hermione gasped at the sensation of his burgeoning erection against her still-slick curls. The vibration of his purring chuckle against her throat sent a tingle chasing through her once more. Testing his new claims of free will, she swallowed hard and said, "All right then, if you're not going to let him and his strictures hold you back anymore, then how far are you willing to go?" With that, she curled a leg around his hip and pressed him against her rocking pelvis with her heel, grinding his cock against her pussy.
Her challenge caught Snape off guard. His whole body tensed, and he froze with uncertainty. Flashes of heat were pulsing into his cock, swelling it against her mound even as he tried to determine his answer.
That's really the last line to cross, isn't it?
It is. Before now, I knew she wouldn't be ready for it, but now...
Well, if she's ready and willing, then what about you? You said you wouldn't let the old man's edicts stand in your way.
But, that wasn't about his edicts. I didn't vow to wait because of him.
True, but doesn't all this change things a bit?
Everything changes a bit now, but I don't know that taking her virginity right now qualifies as a bit.
Well, at least you know she won't be hurt by it. You saw her practicing. You felt how much she had eliminated the barrier.
I made that promise to myself and to Hermione! How can I be upset by how others treat me if I'm willing to break a promise to myself?
Circumstances change. Surely you're Slytherin enough to recognize how to be flexible...
How? Yes. When? Not this time. The circumstances haven't changed enough for that. I don't want to be the kind of man who breaks a promise when something more enticing comes along. Besides, consummation really is the final line to cross, and I will not succumb to temptation now. Not when I can demonstrate the importance of our relationship by waiting until when our first time together can be a celebration of declaring ourselves to the world.
Indeed... Well, you seem to have figured it all out then. Do what you will.
I shall.
Hermione stilled, watching the internal workings behind Snape's eyes. After a few moments, she saw him focus on her again, eyes blazing.
"No."
Hermione blinked. "No what?"
Snape deliberately reached back and pulled her heel away from his arse, backing away from her inviting heat. "No. I will not go back on my word. That was not made to him, but to us. Some things should be saved because they are important. Finally being with you will mean something."
Hermione, unsure which answer she really wanted to hear, felt tears welling up at the overwhelming feeling of being cherished. While her body thrummed with the desire to be as intimately, physically connected as two people can be, she understood the emotional reasoning behind his declarations, and she agreed with him.
Giddy with the mixture of powerful feelings, she voiced a shaky laugh and said, "I couldn't agree more, but it's also so frustrating, because now that I have you so close, I want you even more!"
Snape swooped forward and kissed her soundly, relief at her reaction flooding him. As he dipped closer, his erection slid over her belly, and he sucked in a breath at the excitement it and her admission caused. Pressing his forehead against hers, caressing her cheek, he murmured, "Yes, well, you're not the only one suffering in that fashion, my dear."
Hermione giggled at the decisive throb of his cock against her skin. "Well, you saw how I manage to deal with it..."
Snape stiffened, the fleeting memory of how horribly shocked he had been dissolving in the rush of heady emotions that had followed it. His erection pulsed again, apparently oblivious to the fact that it had been sated once already. His baser side growled with the desire to plunge into her once and for all, but he kept a firm grip on himself. Still, that devious voice in his head had an idea, and it suddenly took shape in full, technicolour detail.
Pulling back, Snape grabbed his wand and Summoned Hermione's toy. Hermione's breath caught and her eyes widened in uncertainty. Pushing backwards until he was kneeling between her legs, the blanket pooling behind him at the foot of the bed, he inspected the moulded wax.
His expression was intense as he locked gleaming eyes with hers. In a thoughtful, measured tone, he said, "Just how much of the charm have you managed so far?"
Blinking rapidly, Hermione stammered, "W-what?"
"You said you've been using an Engorgement Charm. How much have you managed so far?" He calmly held her gaze.
Flustered, Hermione said, "I don't know!"
Holding his hand out, palm up, with the toy across it, Snape once again coaxed, "Show me."
Completely taken aback, Hermione stared mutely at him for a long moment before slowly reaching for her wand. Flushing under his unwavering gaze, she whispered the charm, closely watching the toy swell until she knew it had gone on long enough. Abruptly stopping the charm, she put her wand away, loath to meet Snape's eyes again.
Snape, however, was no longer watching her. Fascinated, he was staring at the wax as it grew. A trembling, fluttery sensation swirled in his gut, making his cock bounce in reaction. When she stopped the charm, he closed his hand around the length, mentally measuring it. His thumb traced around the curved tip as he studied it and, almost as if he weren't conscious of it, his other hand floated over to his erection and wrapped around it as well.
Hermione, flicking glances at him and trying to pay attention using her peripheral vision, noticed his other hand moving and snapped her gaze to it. Seeing him gripping both himself and the poor substitute, she sucked her lower lip between her teeth and stared, owl-eyed.
Snape placed the toy on the bed beside his knee and grabbed his wand again, this time closing his eyes and frowning in concentration as he carefully stroked himself. Hermione watched in fascination. After a few moments, Snape opened his eyes and zeroed in on the toy, pointing his wand at it and muttering under his breath.
Hermione's attention was drawn to the toy, which was slowly morphing in response to Snape's spell. It was no longer as smooth, and the curved tip had filled out to a realistic flared head. It took a moment for Hermione to realize what Snape was doing: he had transformed it into a replica of himself!
When he was done, he picked up the toy again, carefully comparing the feel of it in his hand with the feel of his own cock. Then, a triumphant, feral grin spread his lips and he looked at Hermione. Voice oozing with wicked challenge, he said, "Dare to compare?" and offered the toy to her.
Transfixed, Hermione lifted one hand to take the lifelike replica from him. Raising it above her face, she held it in both hands, running her fingers along the veined length, tracing the flared tip, rubbing the spot below the head that she knew drove him wild. Then, sitting up, she flicked a defiant glance at Snape...who was watching her through half-closed lids, smirking...and wrapped her hand around his erection. His sharp inhalation and the involuntary twitch of his muscles gave her courage.
Fondling both him and his wax twin, she decided to rise to his challenge. Lifting the toy between them, she said, "Feels okay so far. But I must be especially careful in my deliberations." With that, she dipped her head and swirled her tongue over the tip, wetting it so she could slide her lips down the length.
Snape's smirk vanished, and his eyes rolled back as he groaned in torment. His eyes snapped open again at her throaty giggle. "Very close, indeed, although the real thing tastes better."
Snape's hands clamped onto her arms, startling her. His eyes were glazed with lust, and she fleetingly wondered if she had pushed him too far. The erotic purr of his voice when he spoke made her shiver.
"If it's so close, and you like having me so close, and you want me even more... While I cannot cross the lines I, myself, have drawn, I can certainly get so close to them." He released one arm and took the toy from her limp fingers. Leaning forward to kiss her, he pressed her backwards again, covering her with his body.
Hermione's head was swimming, and her body sang with jolt after jolt of electricity. When Snape moved to hover over her, she felt his cock brushing against her, and a faint moan bubbled out of her.
Snape trailed the waxy head down her body, teasing her with it. He could feel the moist heat radiating from between her thighs again, and he ached to delve into it. Instead, he contented himself with stroking his cock against her thigh, periodically letting the head brush over her slick curls as she writhed beneath him. Holding himself up with one arm, he traced the toy down her belly, delighting in the shuddering, gasping breaths it incited.
Hermione's heart was racing, and she felt light-headed with need. Desperately reaching for something to hold onto, she tangled her fingers in his hair at the base of his neck, gripping tightly. In her haze of sensation, she barely heard his encouraging groan. She did, however, feel his convulsive thrust along her thigh and the line of moisture it smeared there. The drawing sensation in her core made her moan again, and Snape dropped to his elbow and leant closer to her ear.
"How close is so close, Hermione? You tell me."
She felt the toy teasing along her pussy lips even as his cock rubbed against her thigh. Consumed by lust, she rasped, "Please, Severus... gods... if I can't have you... I need as close as I can get..."
That was all he needed. With her permission, Snape pressed forward, slipping the re-moulded toy between her swollen lips. Gently sliding it along her cleft, he coated it with her juices, teasing her clit before dipping lower and slowly guiding it within her.
Feeling Snape's body atop hers, his hip snug against her thigh, she could easily imagine that it was his cock burying itself in her cunt. At least, at first. Wriggling beneath his insistent pressure, she frowned at the rigidity of it, knowing that the real thing would at least have some give to it. Even though she had reached this level of the charm, it hadn't been shaped like a real penis, and the larger flared head was stretching her more than she had expected. Sucking in a sharp breath at the flare of discomfort, she scowled more.
Snape, lost though he was in the moment, was not so insensate that he didn't notice her reactions. Pausing in his pressure, he carefully eased backwards, relieved to see her frown disappearing. Determined not to hurt her, he began to slide back up to circle her clit again, but she voiced a whimper of protest. Hesitant, he trailed back down to her cunt, gently massaging the moist flesh.
She heard him whisper, "I promised not to hurt you."
Shaking her head, she retorted, "I'm fine! Just... slow."
His hair tickled her face as he nodded, and she felt him pressing forward again. Brow furrowing again, she murmured, "Stop. Don't move." The inflexible head remained almost within her. Squirming, rocking her hips, she resolutely found the right angle to ease the stretch. Holding her new position, she breathed, "Now."
Snape pushed again, and the widest area sank inside her, bringing a sigh of relief from her and a grunt of appreciation from him. Snape flexed his hips again, stroking himself on her skin, and pressed forward. The ease with which the toy slipped further in surprised them both after the snag at the beginning. Hermione's approving moan made Snape shudder.
Shifting his position, Snape settled himself between her legs, slotting his cock along the crease of her inner thigh and placing the base of the toy against his pelvis. Wrapping her legs around him, he leant down and kissed her, thrusting, driving the toy into her even as he enjoyed the friction of her flesh around him.
A startled cry burst from her lips, making him stop, even though his body shook with the effort of it. His voice strained, he said, "Hermione?"
Understanding the unspoken question, Hermione breathed deeply, assuring him, "I'm all right. Honestly. It's just... wow."
Easing back, Snape felt the end of the toy leaving contact with his groin, and he insinuated one hand between them to manipulate it back out again. Her sigh was one of mingled relief and disappointment. Squeezing his eyes shut, he pressed his forehead against her neck and forced out, "It's too much. We can stop..."
Hermione cut him off with a hasty, "No! I don't want to stop!" She gripped him tightly in an attempt to prevent him from backing away. In a whisper, she continued, "Please. It is a lot to take in..." She faltered, unnerved by her inadvertent pun, but forged on. "But it's not too much. It's wonderful. I want this. I want you, Severus. This is so close to perfect."
His worries assuaged, Snape moved up to kiss her again, murmuring, "Perfect," against her lips. With a new resolve, he resumed his motions, thrusting forward, the toy to one side of his own cock as he pushed it into her. His mouth capturing her squeals and moans, he pressed forward until it was sheathed fully within her, and his balls rested against her arse while his cock was embraced by the silken flesh of her thigh.
Resting like that for a long moment, they allowed her to become accustomed to the feel of being filled. Eventually, Hermione began minute gyrations of her hips, grinding herself onto him and eliciting a ragged groan.
Clenching his teeth, he ground out, "Good gods, woman, what are you trying to do to me?"
Hermione, brow creased in concentration, retorted, "I'm trying to find that spot again. You're the one who changed the shape I had that worked."
Snape reared back and pinned her with a fiery gaze. "Is that what you want? Never let it be said, Hermione, that I didn't give you what you want."
With that, he backed away enough to reach down and slide the toy back out. Hermione's brows rose, and when he plunged back into her, tilting the toy at the right depth, her eyes rolled back and she arched at the explosive delight of him hitting that spot again.
Her inarticulate shriek of bliss spurred him on, and he repeated his action, increasing the pace and pressure. His determination to bring her to her peak again forced him to give up contact between his erection and her warm body, but he knew he'd be able to reap the benefits later. Sitting back on his heels and stroking himself with his other hand, he worked the toy back and forth, fucking her with as much abandon as he felt she could handle. By her writhing and shuddering, he could only assume it was working.
Her attention shattered, and she could no longer focus on anything but the exquisite sensations he was wreaking on her body. The feelings built quickly, and she reached her plateau in a few moments. Brought to the torturous edge, she flailed about, stammering, "S-Severus... gods... I need... please... so close..."
Her pleas wrenched him away from his self-pleasure, and he reached forward to circle her clit as he purred, "Come for me, Hermione..." He pumped the toy faster as she bucked and keened, pushed over the edge by his touch and voice.
Unwilling to stop, wanting to draw out her climax, Snape continued thrusting, but he stopped fondling her clit so he could once again fist his cock. Pumping furiously, he released the toy when she tried to draw her legs together, clamping her hands down on the wax replica, clearly overwhelmed.
As she gingerly slid the toy from inside her, sighing in relief, Snape stared at her, watching the light glisten on her juices coating the wax. Picturing the white copy of his cock as the real thing, slipping out of her wet heat, a surprised oath burst from him and he jerked, shuddering as his orgasm overtook him.
Hermione, taken aback by his noises, raised her head just in time to see him climax, and she stared raptly at the viscous liquid dribbling over his knuckles. Even after two such fantastic orgasms, she felt a rush of excitement at the sight of Snape stroking himself. The barely coherent thought of Fuck, that's hot wafted through her fogged brain.
Panting, Snape's head lolled back, and his eyes closed in exhaustion. Hermione, also worn out, fell back onto the mattress again, trying to calm her own breathing. Peering back down at Snape...who was still kneeling between her legs, body sagging as every muscle went lax...she quickly grabbed her wand and cast a cleansing charm on his sticky cock and hand, dropping the toy onto the floor as she did so.
Snape blearily opened his eyes, blinking at her when he felt her charm drying him. Idly wondering how he was even upright, he saw Hermione smiling wearily up at him. She wriggled up the bed and moved her left leg to join her right leg on his left, struggling up on her elbow to reach for him and guide him to lean forward and lie down. Toppling like a felled tree, he barely managed to twist himself enough to not break his nose on impact.
Giggling in spite of herself, Hermione adjusted the pillow under his head, then poked him enough to force him to roll onto his side. Groaning petulantly, Snape wrenched himself around and lay flat on his back, his hair fanned over his face.
Grinning indulgently, Hermione brushed his hair out of his face and shoved his right arm up so she could burrow against his side again. Toeing the blanket upward, she reached down and drew it up to cover them. Snape lay there, boneless. Still smiling, Hermione doused the lights, noting how peaceful he looked in the pale moonlight.
Snape's brain registered the abrupt darkness, but his body refused to cooperate in doing anything about it. Enjoying the soft warmth of Hermione snuggling against him, he managed a faint croon of contentment, calling upon his last reserves of strength to drag his arm around her. Hermione giggled again, lifting up to press a chaste kiss on his lips before lilting, "I do believe we broke you after all."
If he had had the energy, he would have snorted in derision, but he couldn't even do that. Besides, as his rapidly-fading self acknowledged, he thought she might be right.
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It's been so long since last I read Phantom of Hogwarts, and it was just as wonderful as I remembered! Thank you for writing this fic...however many years ago. :)
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
Oh, wow! No matter how long ago it is that I finished PoH, It will always be in my top 5 achievements. LOL I'm so glad you feel that it has held up on re-reads. Thank you so much for making my night brighter! :)
Haa! Haaa! Haaa! Had to keep reading so I couldn't review since the proposal. Harry is a turd for telling Dumbledore to use Dobby to go after Hermione and Severus. I didn't expect Dumbledore or her parents to react with such intense nagativity. I expected some nay saying but not the heap of anger that was piled on top of them. Well, lets see if Minerva is here to hug him or hang him.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
*huge grin* Glad to make you laugh! Thanks as always for reviewing! :)
O I just love the ring!!!!!
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
I covet that ring SO much. I'm glad you like it too. Thanks so much for reviewing! :)
What did Albus do while the rest of the cast enjoyed the party? I suppose he was entertaining the Ministry official? I felt a little bit bad for him. He did have fun directing the play. I wonder if he plans to teach next year's Art's class. Maybe he was having a long distant conversation with the other Headmasters. I doubt it, though. Things are going too well for Severus in a way. I'm waiting for the other shoe to fall when he and Hermione come out of the closet. I don't know why Hermione can't be bothered to see him once a week for a few minutes somehow. I couldn't stay away from my lover for two months while we lived in the same castle. I'd at least write him a little love note as often as I could. The girl is made of steel or ice. You would think she would realize they need to have some plan for what they are to do at the end of term. Will they be a couple at the graduation ceremony? Will they be one the next day? Will they both go to the house on Spinner's End or will she go home to her parents first? I don't think she realizes that he wanted her input so that she would love the house as their home. He's giving her a house. He's preparing her a home, them a home. She could at least tell him that she is happy to think he is working on their home and tell him if she plans to move in straight away or not. This hiatus in their relationship puzzles me. I suppose they can only have it all or nothing. Hermione isn't able to compartmentalize apparently.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
You're not the only one wondering when the other shoe will drop, especially after the close calls they've had already. *snerk* Your questions will be answered (some to a greater degree than others) all in due time, my dear. ;) Thanks so much for reviewing! :)
I have no worries over the employment with Fern issue. I like her though. My kind of woman. Born and raised only slightly less hippyish. We moved to Hawaii, but didn't live in a commune. I'm very glad Hermione likes the idea of the house being "theirs". I am surprised her dad didn't notice her mum gushing over Severus. But, I don't think my husband would notice now that I think about it. I could go out with my pants inside out and he wouldn't notice unless someone else said something about it. It's odd. He complements me when he thinks I looks pretty but wouldn't be able to save me from lipstick on my teeth or some other embarrassing thing. He reminds me a lot of Ron, come to think about it.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
LOL at your description of your husband. I hope reminding you of Ron is a good thing. ;P Thanks so much for reviewing! :)
I'm surprised at Hermione's behavior and her giving up the opportunity to spend time with Severus. I suppose that the fact that neither seems to be obsessing about two missed opportunities to spend time together shows they are more confident in their relationship. I'm surprised that Severus would leave Hermione crying with her feelings hurt after the play. He was able to suppress his revolt of Voldemort. He needed to compartmentalize his being creeped out by Hermione's mother. I'm also surprised that so much time has gone by since they have communicated last. Hermione didn't even look at him during the performance. I realize he was sitting next the Minerva, but there must have been some opportunity to make eye contact if they had been looking for one. I'm happy Severus is so distracted by planing his new life. Other wise, I think his feelings would be hurt that she seemed to ignore him. It is the holidays and I would have thought that Hermione would be looking to spend time together even if it was just studying in her rooms while he read. I'm also glad that his neighborhood isn't the run down and empty sort of place it is usually described as. I have never thought of myself as super jealous but I guess I am. I don't know about having Severus in business with another witch. I know he wouldn't love anyone besides Hermione, but I wouldn't expect the other witch not to be attracted to him. Who wouldn't be. Well, his plans of leaving at then end of the year are out of the bag; it's kind of too bad. People are bound to connect his leaving with he and Hermione starting a relationship while he was still a Professor after such chemistry between them in the play. I expect some idiots to be that way even if they wait a little while to come out together. But there is no need to wait. They need to get married asap! I know I've already said this 3 other times. They have already promised to be together forever. At least half the people on the planet have their marriages arranged by their parents and they learn to live together without long periods of courting even if they are engaged as children. Not that I approve of child engagement, but I'm not against other cultures with arranged marriages. My life would have been happier if my parents and my husband's parents had been from the same social class. My parents tried to be friends with his but his were intimidated. His mother and sister also didn't like me. Severus and Hermione are going to have to deal with Hermione's mother though. It will become a problem between Hermione and her parents because her mom likes him too much! If they can get that under control, I don't think Hermione's parents will be unhappy about them becoming a couple.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
They have indeed become more confident as a couple, after the things they've already gone through. And they are now able to focus on other things besides the all-encompassing obsession with each other, such as setting up their future. :) Thanks so much for reviewing! :)
OK. I would never perve and gush like that as a married woman. Thank gods, I am not Hermione's mum. I was getting worried. She is so embarrassing. Poor Severus! Hermione's dad must be very secure. He wasn't jealous at all even though Dion was making a spectacle of herself. Poor Hermione too! It's creepy and gross to have your mom perving about your lover let alone being so obvious about it in front of all of your peers. Did she really think he would give her a kiss? Yuck! I had a friend when I was a teen who's mom slept with her boyfriend and she caught them! I'm trying not to gag right now. I was already not feeling well, so that might be adding to it. Let's move on, shall we? Wonderful chapter BTW!
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
ROFL!!! Sorry to make you all oogy. ;) Thanks as always for reviewing! :)
I do hope I wasn't that embarrassing as a mom! But then again...I did so enjoy embarrassing my teenagers. Maybe I'm getting payback but I do believe I am being over paid enormously. I count it as a down payment on all of the money, time and emotional energy they are still costing me as adults. They are higher maintenance now than they were as children! But how can you blame me? Who else's mother carried a knitted uterus, a muppet breast and a life size fake pelvis in her trunk? Did you know that if you take the pelvis, turn it over, turn it backwards and put it on your head you can say, "Look! I'm a Klingon!" I only resorted to such things when provoked, I swear! If they were rude to me and embarrassed me in front of their friends, well, what was I supposed to do? And I'm sure anyone's mum would give STD lectures to any teenagers that she could get into the back seat of her taxi. I did have some mercy. I declined the request to a teach sex ed module at their private school. Instead the teacher would send home questions and I would write her a note to be taken back the next day. One of my favorites was, "What is the vas deferens?" I also spent literally thousands of dollars on therapy for both of them. I even took out a mortgage on my house to afford it. It was a total waste of money and the bank ended up with the house. ! I wonder if Dion will be just as enamored with Severus after she finds out he is her daughter's soul mate and she is the love of his life? I would be so jealous! I seriously can't even imagine what is going to happen when those two come out. The only one I can count on is Ginny. Everyone else is a wild card as far as I can see at this point. I have no guesses about who will say what. Will Minerva still support Severus? I do hope so. I hope I am pleasantly surprised by everyone else as well. Maybe Albus will stun me and back them up after he comes to terms with the new Severus Snape. On with the show!
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
*cackling* I love it! Too funny, darlin. :D I have to say, I am so enjoying that you really can't tell what will happen, particularly with people's reactions. I would hate to be too transparent and predictable. ;P Thank you so much for reviewing! :)
Bless Minerva! I dare say she will be angry at first, but I do believe that when she realizes how much Hermione loves him she will come around. I'm so glad she came down to tell Severus she supports him in his quest for freedom and happiness. Severus is experiencing a whole new world in spite of megalomaniacs like Dumbledore and Voldemort. He is a very useful and powerful tool. It's no wonder they both wanted to control him. He is probably the most powerful wizard next to Dumbledore in Britain, maybe even the world. I do hope that Albus reconsiders his motives. If he persists in believing he owns Severus Snape, I would have to say he is a bad person for all of his twinkling on the outside. I know you said he was like a father that didn't want to let go of a son, but he needs to get over himself or he will lose said son. He probably isn't evil but he is controling, manipulative and has power issues. I know I already said this, but I think they really need to get married before they come out of the closet to shut down any scandle mongering. They aren't just every day people. They are war heros and have reputations to worry about that everyday people don't have to be concerned with. If they are married then no matter what people may accuse them of, they can't say that Severus didn't do the honorable thing by quiting his job and marrying the young woman. Some people like to believe the worst in others as a hobby. They are stupid and stupid people don't matter. I have an idea of where Severus could work!
They could start a second line of products that are serious.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
*beams* Yeah, you summed Albus up quite nicely, indeed! Thank you for such a lovely review! :)
Tastefully kinky and erotic solutions to several itches, not the least, Severus' newly declared freedom from Albus Dumbledore. I am surprise on one hand that Albus could be so selfish and forcefully maintain his mastery over his ex spy. He seemed to truly be interested in Severus' happiness, but like some parents he can't cut the apron string. He also seems to forget that he wouldnt have needed to work so hard to keep Severus alive if he hadn't been constantly sending him into lif threating circumstances. Albus misstepped himself when he made Severus a possession. I can imagine Hermione having something to say to Dumbledore before they leave the castle for good. Albus is a bully even though he works on the side of the light. Power corrupts as they say. I can imagine Hermione telling Albus Dumbledore "exactly where the bear slept," explaining exactly how things are going to be from now on and letting him know what she is willing to do if he decides not to respect their relationship and autonomy or tries to stand in their way. I think the best thing to do is get married the night of the leaving feast in a small wedding that maybe her parents will be at and Ginny, Neville, Harry and Ron. Severus, with his wife, can turn in his resignation the next day. I know there are more opportunities out there for them and him in particular than the apothecary shop. In his new state of the art lab, he can mix specially requested potions for individuals and corporations. Hermione can help him with the research and inventing new potions. They could do some coloboration with the Twins and be a private contractor for the Ministry and St. Mungos. They can travel and do research while things calm down back at the school. I'm all for their kinky fun and planing for the future. Does Albus Dumbledore forget who Severus Snape is?
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
*beams* Oh, I am looking forward to you reading further... ;D Albus may not have ever really understood who Severus is, but he'll learn, and fairly quickly too. Thank you so much for such a lovely review! :)
I started to write about this before, but didn't get to finish the review. I think. If this is a repeat just ignore me. I think that Hermione should let Severus know about her plans to stretch her hymen before they consummate their relationship. He is insecure and jealous by nature even if he is doing a spiffing job of changing. I can see a slow train wreck on the horizon that could ruin the most important night in their lives. If Hermione feels different to Severus he may wonder. And if he asks in a way that makes her offended that he would even think she would be with another person that would be a total boner breaker, if you'll forgive the use of the term. I hope she decides to write him a steamy letter telling him about her explorations with the candle. I could see 4 months either making the heart grow fonder, or just as easily the space between them making them more open to misunderstanding. They may become out of practice at communicating. I am surprised that Severus didn't let the apothecary owners know that he has not yet informed his current employer of his plans and that jealous would appreciate it if they would be discreet and not discuss this with anyone else. I wonder why he doesn't apply with St. Mungo's. Maybe he will.I wonder how Minerva is faring.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
I think I can safely say, without being too spoilery, that Hermione's explorations don't end in tragedy and interminable angst. *shifty eyes* Thanks as always for reviewing! :)
My Word!!! That Colin did get what he deserved. But my, the drama! It was extremely... wonderful! The entire chapter was extremely wonderful!!! I love, love, loved it! I'm sorry for not reviewing lately but I felt it was building to something and wanted to keep going without stopping when I could. Also, I've been so tired because I've been getting home from work quite late this week, and I know that if I start a review I'll want it worth something and that takes time that would prevent me from being able to read. All day and evening at work I can't wait to get home and read a chapter or two before going to bed.Now, I am wondering about Albus. He isn't daft. He's at least as intelligent as Ginny Weasley. And while Ginny knows Hermione, Albus knows Severus. I do believe he isn't fooled but trusts Severus to be honorable until Hermione graduates. His trust isn't misplaced. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if this entire contest was all just a ruse for Severus' benefit. Although Severus is older than Hermione,his emotional growth has been stunted and I think Albus knows that.Hermione is exceptional and more mature than the boys her age. Someone as intelligent as Dumbledore must have seen that they would make the perfect couple. And he loves Severus like a son in this story, I think. Also he can't stop from meddling. It must be a little boring and anticlimactic for a strategist like Dumbledore without Voldemort around. This would be a big huge plan that would last the entire school year, take a lot of planning and time for Dumbledore to work on, he is obviously having fun and it gives these two time to fall in love! That is my theory at this point. I seldom read a long story that I become emotionally invested in without checking the ending to make sure it isn't sad. Actually, I don't think I can read a story without becoming emotionally invested so I can't bare sad endings. But you've said this has a happy ending so I'm glad to tell you that you have the honor of being the only author in forever that I haven't read the ending first. At least I don't think I have. ...If I have I don't remember it. I am getting so forgetful. It scares me. Seriously. I hope it's only stress. I have that in spades with adult children and their children living with me, sucking the life out of me and all my money too. None of them work. Well, enough of that. I read you to forget that crap! On with the story!
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
Whoops! I can't believe I missed this review earlier. Sorry! :( I can guarantee that this fic has a happy ending, so I am glad you are sticking around. :) Thanks as always for reviewing! :)
"All right Hermione, spill it! Just what's going on between you and Snape?" a stanza of intense and slightly alarming music is inserted here. What the Hell, Hermione. Just tell her. You have enough dirt on her to get her expelled if she says anything. She is usually a very reliable secret keeper. And as your friend she will he happy if you are. She may even be able to do you the occasional turn of favor and cover for you.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
LOL!!! I can hear exactly what you're describing. Thanks so much for reviewing! :)
I love the letter!!! It's wonderful that Severus and Hermione are equally inexperienced in the matters of the heart. The letter is sweetly mushy, blooming with youthful enthusiasm and titillating; and it was received with simple joy, surprise, and equally exuberant arousal. His first love letter was a doozy! Wait until they have some experience writing naughty letters! I'm very happy for Harry and Ginny. I hope Harry loves Ginny as much as she deserves. I suppose it goes without saying that she is a much better match than Hermione.It was pretty amazing the effect Snape's fear had on him in preventing him from punishing Harry and Ginny on that table. I wouldn't have expected such a reaction once he'd registered it wasn't Hermione. I would have thought that he would have been delighted in the opportunity to embarrass and punish Harry Potter. He's fallen hard. Poor man. I hope having what he's been longing for can live up to his expectations and hopes fueled by all this anticipation. I guess letting the kids go shows that he isn't motivated by meanness really. He just didn't have anything better to think about before. Everyone hated him and he hated them before they could hate him so there! But now he can move on past puberty and past his hatred of his childhood enemies, James and Sirius. He's the only one of them still alive for, goodness sake! Put those childish things behind you, Severus, and live! Maybe you have already paid for this good karma and they have paid for their cruelty. Stop disliking Harry just because he's a Potter. It eats away at you like a cancer. Be free of it. Forgive like you have been forgiven and be healed. It will help your relationship with Hermione too. What could be better than helping your relationship with Hermione, hmmmm?
I also want to say that I have always loved the twins. The return letter was excellent. Fred and George should have never been separated any more than the paramount potion's master in the world would be caught without antivenin with a known deadly snake.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
*pleased grin* Y'know, I really hope you continue to enjoy some of the stuff coming up, because it SO addresses things you've brought up here. *rubs hands together in anticipation* And I love that you enjoyed the twins' letter. I wanted to capture their voice, even if only for a short blurb. I lovelovelove your deliciously thoughtful reviews. Thank you so much for reviewing! :)
I truly enjoy the way Severus has taken the plunge and isn't reluctant to tell Hermione that he loves her at least 3 times, I think, in the last few hours. I am extremely happy that they were able to retrieve their memories of each other so quickly. I have no doubt that Ginny will figure out there is something going on between these two. The only question is how soon? Well, and will she be supportive? I think she will. I think she will see that they match eachother. Twice in my life another person told me there was something between myself and male of the species while I was in denial about it, I guess. And didn't see it until a 3rd party told me straight up. Both said it was the way we looked at each other when we interacted and they were dubious about the fact that I was not aware of it because to them it was so obvious. I admit there was what I had considered some harmless flirting going on, but I told myself that is was all a lark. The first time, I had really pushed those feelings deep inside and I was truly flabbergasted when I was told that the young man was in love with me by a mutual friend. Once I had possession of that knowledge however, my own feelings came rushing up at me out of nowhere and floored me. It was kind of awful because I was in a long engagement to someone else that lived far away whom I only saw about once a month and had to share him with his family when he would come to see me. I was still in school and he was 7 years older than I was.Once the cat was out of the bag, I dreamed of that young man at least once a week then once a month for the next 13 years because we had unfinished business when we parted. All of my dreams were trying to resolve the issue and get closure. Finally I got fat enough that I would be too embarrassed if he ever saw me again and the dreams mostly stopped. But...I still think of him from time to time 35 years later. I enjoyed this chapter very much. Once again, you have done such a wonderful job of making the reader feel what our Hermione and Severus are experiencing.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
*wriggles in happiness* I love that you are pleased about feeling what the characters are experiencing. I strive so much for plausibility and believability that it warms the cockles of my heart to get such lovely feedback. Thank you so much for reviewing! :)
I certainly can't blame Dione for having a fan girl crush on Severus. What red blooded woman in her right mind wouldn't? Dude is totally hot! Hermione should be glad it gave her the opportunity to come to an understanding with her man that Severus belongs to her ...and he likes it! And don't we all wish we had a dad like Mr. Granger? It must be very difficult for some parents to send their children away to boarding school. However, it probably makes some other parents and young people appreciate one another in a way that would never happen if they had been in eachother's space all the time, struggling for who's in control and experiencing full blown teenage angst. Over all it has been an extremely satisfiying trip.
And now they don't have to worry about Severus having to meet Hermione's parents in the circumstance of, "Mom. Dad. This is my former Potion's Professor Severus Snape. I have some very exciting news for you. Severus and I are in love and plan to spend the rest of our lives together. We fell in love while playing oposite each other in the school play."
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
*beams* Your reviews bring joy to my day. Thank you so much for reviewing! :)
This was a sweet and fun chapter. I love that Severus has a sense of humor. When are they going to "do" it?! Or at least go to second base! This is going to be a long school year!
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
Oh, darlin, this is definitely gonna be a long school year... LOL Thanks so much for reviewing! :)
I can't imagine what mischief I would have gotten into if I had the ability to silence my parents door. For some strange reason, ever since I was in 10 th grade, I would be out in the front whatever car with my boyfriend and I just knew my parents would never come out side to check on us or wonder what we could possibly be doing in the driveway for 5 hours with the windows fogged up. They locked the front door and went to bed. Only once did I forget my house key and had to wake my parents at 1 AM to get in. They really trusted me. Why? We never had intercourse but we did just about every thing else. I was the mother who came looking for you if you were a half hour late. I didn't trust my daughters because I knew I wasn't exactly Polly Anna when I was their age. I mostly just ended up knowing more than I wanted to about my kids personal lives. If your progeny don't stop themselves by choice, there isn't a lot you can do unless you keep them tied to you 24/7 with a rope around your waist. Only one daughter was boy crazy. Things had changed. I don't know what the definition of slut changed to but it didn't include girls that slept with their boyfriend from 8th grade up. I never needed to be on birth control until a month before my wedding. I made sure my little minx was on the pill because I didn't believe I could trust her and I was right. At least Hermione is an adult and Hermione or Severus must certainly know contraception spells. I'm feeling as frustrated as Hermione here. But he's right. And it won't hurt them to wait. I did and I'm still glad. But they've made a lot of head way in their relationship. Wouldn't it be better to just come clean to Dumbledore that they are in love with each other through no fault of their own, but that they promise to follow the school charter and will be very discrete and won't tell anyone else but him. Rather than finding ways to keep them apart, I inclined to think that Dumbledore would find ways to give them time together and would cover for them so that Minerva doesn't find out until after the school year is over.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
*bounces in glee* Oh, I love how invested you are, and how awesome your reviews are. Thank you so much, as always! :)
Absolutely lovely! The play was wonderful. All the flirting is building massive quantities of tension! I can imagine how they are feeling during desert. It's like being there. You expressed every movement, thought and feeling so exquisitely. In my springtime I remember a young man. We wanted each other but we couldn't go there. I was spoken for and had made my choice. I made the practical choice, but not my heart's choice. I was mature enough to know that the butterflies in your tummy don't last forever. We did things together pretending to be just friends The tension was painful and delightful at the same time. I'm still pretty sure I made the right decision.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
*beams* Why, thank you! I'm so glad it came across so well (I try to describe exactly how I see things playing out in my head, so it's as detailed as I can make it, LOL). As for the tension, I was called the Queen of UST back in the day when I was writing this. *snerk* But, it'll all be resolved, I promise! ;) Thanks so much for reviewing! :)
Poor Hermione. Her parents were very ebarrassing. But isn't that what parents are for? At least we know that when Hermone and Severus can finally come out of the closet, Dione will be on Hermione's side. She would totally understand what Hermione sees in Severus Snape. And Geoff is a nice man so I think he'll be OK. I couldn't write all the reviews I wanted because it wakes up dad. I wanted to ask you a question on a previous chapter. If Severus takes dreamless sleep and there is an emergency in Slytherin house, can he wake up to tend to the problem? I just want to say that the 4.5 stars on some of the chapters baffel me. I think they are all 5's. I have 20 more minutes before I have to go to bed so I must return to reading. Happy Sunday night.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
*blush* Aww, you're so kind! Re: Dreamless Sleep, I have always thought of it like an over the counter sleep aid, which in my experience just keeps you groggier if you're woken up, but you can be, with proper interference. LOL I had SO MUCH FUN writing this chapter. :D As for writing reviews--I appreciate any and all, whether they're on all the chapters you wanted to review or not! Thank you as always for reviewing! :)
I've been excitedly reading the last 4 chapters and you have met and exceeded my hopes and expetations. I can't type more because the sound bothers my husband's sleep. Hugs and kisses. I Love It!
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
*bounces* Yay! I'm so glad you've been enjoying it. Thanks as always for reviewing! :)
Do witches and wizards listen to the same holiday music as muggles? I hope Hermione doesn't regret forgetting to take the smut reading material that she had borrowed from Ginny out of her bra before the party.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
I daresay there may be some old standards that may crossover. LOL Thanks so much for reviewing! :)
You have taken my breath away. How exciting and horrible to want someone one shouldn't and can't have. The play...such a brave young woman to make him kiss her. What will Severus do to punish himself and Hermione for this secret that has been exposed. Desire. Humiliation.
Hurry. Send him an owl, Hermione or a house elf with a note to let him know you reciprocate his feelings. Thank him for being such a gentleman and not pressing his advantage. Are you wise enough and mature enough to be proactive once again?
You aren't afraid of him. Can you imagine how he must be feeling and prevent the damage? It would be very hard not to be carried away with her own emotions and physical sensation and not to tarry hashing it out over and over in her mind before she finally realizes the danger. Will she see it immediately or think of it too late?
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
And you've just taken my breath away! *bounces* Oh, I love that you're enjoying this and are so invested in it so far. It brings me such joy. Thank you for such a lovely review! :)
I really enjoyed the interaction between Severus and Hermione when they got their costumes and Hermione did his hair. I am really glad he got to see her telling Harry off. I don't know how much longer they will be able to keep their hands off eachother. There is so much suppressed sexual tension that if when they actually kissed kiss they might combust. I'm actually looking forward to her detention. This was important bridge chapter. I wonder what else is going on in Dumbledore's head. He is no fool. I can't believe he doesn't see the sexual tension between these two, or at least the potential for it eventually. He does have a great deal of confidence in Severus. I believe he is sure Severus would never be inappropriate with a student,...but she's an adult. Is he tryig to fix them up or is he really just a mean manipulating old puffter that truly gets enjoyment out of making other people uncomfortable and embarrassed because he's Albus Dumbledore and he can? How do the "good guys" find an outlet for their control and power issues? They pick on others and prentend it's a joke. If Voldemort worked this hard at embarrassing Severus would we think he was just being evil or that it was just all in good fun and that he only teases people he cares for as a show of affection? I think not.
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
*huge grin* I daresay your questions about "good guy" Albus will be answered in due time. *snerk* Thank you again for such a lovely review! :)
Again, Wow! The scene with Severus' jealous rage was incredible. I'm happy that Hermione perceives all things in Severus Snape she told Harry. I really hope he thinks about what she said and heeds her warning, if not garner some sense of respect for the man. I felt a sense of satisfaction when she admitted that if Harry had been that angry his lack of control would have brought down half the castle. Harry won't be able to let this go as well as Hermione. He isn't as mature and...he isn't falling for someone else. This whole thing will prove very unpleasant for a while I suspect. I'm kind of sorry for Harry. How can he not help but be attracted to Hermione, but he hasn't got a tinker's chance in hell against Severus Snape? How long before Severus realizes Hermione broke it off with Harry? Will he at all admit to himself that it was because of him? No. I think not. How long before Harry realizes that next to Severus Snape's power, discipline, knowledge, experience, awesomeness and mojo, he's got a long way to go and he may as well move on? Well, I doubt he'll ever see Snape as sexually appealing, so no mojo epiphany expected. I wonder, how long it will take Hermione to get Severus to trust her? Which will take longer; Harry to realize he can't compete with Severus Snape for the girl or for Severus Snape to trust Hermione? I don't envy Hermione right now. But Severus Snape is worth it. Amazing chapter!
Response from Good_Witch (Author of Phantom of Hogwarts)
*bursts out laughing* Mojo epiphany? LOVE IT! So glad you're enjoying; thanks so much for reviewing! :)