Epilogue
Chapter 5 of 5
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“Hermione, you have been working on that dratted potion for two days solid. I have hardly seen you. Either let me help you or cast a stasis spell and come upstairs.”
Hermione barely glanced at her husband, barely acknowledging his words.
Two days after their visit to Phyllis, Severus and Hermione had taken a Portkey back to England. Despite Severus’ fears, the reward for information on her whereabouts had been placed by her parents.
Hermione had been right. Although she was an intelligent and powerful witch, when she cast the memory charm on her parents, she was an emotional teenager, not yet eighteen. After a few months, their memories started to return in patches, as the memory charm started to slip. Slowly, they began to remember bits of their old life, and their daughter, who was in the middle of some strange war.
They had closed up their practice in Australia, sold all their furniture and moved back to England to try and find their daughter.
Since they did not know how to contact Harry or the Weasleys, they decided to place the ad in the paper.
When Hermione had come home, completely unhurt and healthy, they had been overjoyed. That was until she told them what she had done to them and introduced them to her fiancée. Although it was difficult, they could understand that she had only modified their memories to keep them safe. They were less understanding when they realised her future husband was nearly twice her age and an ex-professor too. They did relent finally when they saw how happy their daughter was.
After leaving Australia, Ron went back to The Burrow. There, he licked his wounds and met a few of Fleur’s friends. After their initial disgust at Hermione’s choice of husband, Harry and Ron came round to the idea after realising that he and Hermione were never really well matched.
Now, six months later, Severus and Hermione were joint owners in an Apothecary / Herbology shop in London. The shop was perfect. It had two entrances. One opened up directly onto Muggle London, and the other entrance opened into Diagon Alley. It saved them trying to differentiate which customers were from which world. Above the store was a large flat. They were saving up to buy a bigger place for when their family came along, but for now, it was wonderful for the two of them. The space between the two shop doors was a perfect workshop. Potions were constantly brewing, and Hermione was able to expand out to do a little potions research too.
Her current project was to improve on the Blood-Replenishing Potion. Its effects didn’t last long enough if someone was seriously injured. It was taking up a lot of her time.
“Hermione.” Severus was trying to get her attention again. Hermione smiled as she looked at him. Uh oh. He was doing it again. He was giving her the look. Luckily, it was only a Level 1: Sultry. She could resist a Level 1. Hermione returned her attention to her potion.
“Hermione.” Oh dear, his voice was becoming huskier. She glanced up at him again. Hmm, Level 2: Sexy. Still okay. She could resist a Level 2.
Severus moved further into the room, stopping opposite her and leaning against the wall. When Hermione looked up again, he had upgraded to a Level 3: Hot. Not good. He meant business. Better start putting things away.
Out of the corner of her eye, Hermione noticed Severus moving. He was unbuttoning his shirt and had pasted a Level 4: Come hither on his face. Definitely not good. Hermione felt her belly clench with desire. The man knew how to fight dirty. Hermione quickly cast a stasis spell on her cauldron and finished packing away her ingredients. When she turned away form the cupboard, it was to see her husband, naked from the waist up, crooking his finger at her displaying a tantalizing Level 5: I want you now!
‘Oh well,’ Hermione thought, walking over to her sexy husband. ‘I never was one to fight unnecessary battles.’
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49 Reviews | 5.86/10 Average
The 'Levels' was the icing on the cake for me ;)
I think his new grading system is working better on Hermione then the old one :)))
Loved your story. Thank you.
Love happy ending too much I think. That was a very nice story
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you so much! I am glad it worked for you.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you so much! I am glad it worked for you.
I wouldn't have drant for a happy ending so quickly. It's a very delighting surprise.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Yip, I know it happened very quickly. Glad you liked it tho!
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Yip, I know it happened very quickly. Glad you liked it tho!
cute ending. I like your bringing in a new set of 'levels' for Severus. Very amusing. Thanks for a sweet story, glad that Severus decided to come back to the UK.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you! I am so glad the ending worked for you.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you! I am so glad the ending worked for you.
What a good story. I have enjoyed this since the first chapter was posted and was so happy to see it completed. I love a good, fun, light story. Thanks!
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Than you so much. I am so glad you enjoyed the entire thing!
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Than you so much. I am so glad you enjoyed the entire thing!
I loved the whole levels idea - it was sweet and sensual. Good ending.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you. I am glad the ending made up for the last chapter!
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you. I am glad the ending made up for the last chapter!
That was cute.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you!
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you!
"She should have known a Potions master could cook as well."
Sweet story. And he cooks in so many ways. My kind of Severus.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
I think I will like very much to read about their cohabitation. I wonder at what point he won't be able to avoid touching her .... hair ;D. Very nice work so far.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Nope, he should not be able to hold back on touching her ...hair for very long at all! Thanks for reviewing.
Ooooohhhh! They remembered their daugher, Hermione! Thanks for this tale. it grows more and more interesting.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thanks. Glad I can keep you reading!
Hmm Stark naked Sev, definitely do NOT need the brain scrubber for this one ;P
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Nope. I would not mind one of those either!
Now weren't they supposed to have forgotten that they have a daughter??? This is developing quite nicely...
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
They were indeed! Glad you are enjoying this.
Uh oh! Wendell and Monica aren't supposed to have a daughter, are they? What on earth could have happened!? I am looking forward to finding out.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you. More soon.
I loved the whole level 4 glare - so practiced - it was just priceless when she ignored him. Severus gets himself all worked up in a snit thinking that she was there to find him- good writing. What a cliffie at the end - what is in the bathroom !!! I cannot wait for chapter 3.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you. I think Hermione may be the only one who would just look at him and ignore him. More soon.
Ooo what made her scream? Can't wait for an update
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you. Next chapter is in the queue.
Oh, this is a fun story!
I loved the line “… back in his nasty Potion master disguise, complete with scary glare.” And also that Snape has categorized his glares into levels. Why am I not surprised?
And please keep us updated! What made Hermione scream??
JadeResponse from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Yip, I could also see Snape giving glare levels. Glad you are enjoying it. More soon.
This is so exciting. I need to have more soon. Please.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you! More should be coming soon!
More, More, More ... please! Don't leaveus hanging at what looks to be a very intriguing story!
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you! More should be up soon!
I'm glad the breakup happened at the beginning. This seems interesting.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Yip. Had to get rid of the irriatingly selfish Ron as soon as possible!
curiouser and curiouser....
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thanks. More soon.
Aha! I knew I had read it before and I was right! The most recent exchange!!! Ron remains a prat.
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Yip. The most recent exchange indeed. Ron is a selfish, immature prat!
This is the perfect way to begin a story- Ron's an immature ass and Severus gets to help the fair Maid Hermione. Hopefully Hermione wakes up and impresses Severus with a host of inappropriate language!
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thank you. Next chapter is in the queue, and you shall see how the fair Maid Hermione reacts to being in the residence of the unimpressed Severus Snape!
Yes it was rather inconsiderate to collapse right there in the middle of his shop! She could have waited and done it outside! Nice characterisations so far (all three are well done). And what a comparison - a homely Snape and a whinging Ron - if she goes for Ron she has kangaroos loose in the top paddock! But is the cook of those delightful aromas a Mrs. Snape EEK!Well I'll confess that having a story located in Sydney has got me even more interested (At this point my inner Gryffindor is going Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi! and being roundly sneered at and otherwise trying to be ignored by my inner Slytherin). I'm imagining that his shop is in one of the little alleyways that are in the older ('The Rocks') part of Sydney. Will you take them to King's Cross(Red light district)? The northern beaches (Snape in a cozzie! - aka swimming costume/trunks/Boardies)?...Mwwahaha!OK back to reality here. Great start and I am keen to read more. If you are not an Aussie/been here and want help (?) with the 'Aussie' bits/ pieces/'isms' give me an e-owl (I live about 10 hours from Sydney, but have visited there a few times), otherwise I will sit back and just enjoy anyway!Cheers, ReetsP.S. to all you fellow Aussies out there: OK it's laid on a bit thick, but it's all in the name of fun! He He!
Response from Shadow (Author of Picking up the Pieces)
Thanks, Reets. Nope, I am not an Australian, rather I am 100% South African *ducks flying objects from the Aussies*Unfortunately, all my Aussie information came from some internet research, so I hope I won't dissapoint too much. Thanks for your offer to help. I would love any constuctive critiscism as to how well/badly I have done on my Australian scenes.