Silly Witch
Chapter 2 of 5
fizzabellaBy popular demand-the sequel.
ReviewedAuthor's Note: Back by popular demand. More drabbles, more concessions, more snark.
Many thanks to Southern_Witch_69 who suggested I add this as a second chapter rather than post it as a separate story.
Many thanks to everyone who reviewed chapter one and encouraged me to continue the saga.
And of course, this would not be possible without the fabululous J.K. Rowling, whose characters these are. I make no money from my use of her wonderful universe, but I am exceedingly grateful to be able to take her characters out to play for the afternoon.
And a special acknowledgement to Your_Worshipfulness, from whom I borrowed the description of Hermione's 'intractable' hair.
~OoO~
“Did you eat all the biscuits again?”
“I did. They were very good.”
“It’s nice to know I can do something well.”
“You do many things well.”
“I do?” She nearly stabs him with the fork.
“You had a special talent for waving your hand in the air.”
There’s no possible way he could have seen the fork.
“Well, you never called on me. I—felt I had to prove..."
“Prove what?”
“That a Muggle-born witch could do well.”
“You never needed to prove that to me.”
“You can’t mean that?”
“Why can I not mean that?"
“You can’t.”
~OoO~
“I can’t see you.”
“The bandages will come off in a few days.”
“I find it strangely frustrating.”
“Really? Why?”
“Perhaps I wish to verify that your hair is as—intractable as ever.”
She frowns and he fancies he feels the temperature drop.
“Is that all I shall ever be, then?”
“Explain yourself, witch. All you shall ever be?”
“To you. Will I ever be anything other than the child you disliked?”
“Silly witch. " His voice drops to a purr and she shivers.
“I didn’t realize.”
“You have not been paying attention.”
“I have. I haven’t quite dared to hope.”
~OoO~
“You’ve been here all day.”
“You noticed.”
“I always notice you.”
“Ah, but do you miss me when I’m not here?”
“What would you do if I said yes?”
“Probably faint with shock.”
“Then I shall not tell you.”
He hears something clatter and thump as it falls to the floor, and smiles.
“I hope you didn’t drop something important.”
“Just a bowl of carrots.”
“Don’t expect me to apologize.”
“I think you did it on purpose.”
“Did what on purpose?”
“Told me you miss me so I would drop the carrots you detest.”
“You think me that devious?”
“Actually, yes.”
~OoO~
“I think you’re a little bit fond of me.”
“Why do you say that?”
“You continue to bake biscuits for me.”
“I like to bake.”
“You come to visit every day and stay for hours.”
“I have nothing better to do.”
“I heard Minerva say that you have dropped your classes at university.”
“They were boring. As boring as Divination was in my third year.”
“Do I amuse you, then?”
Silence for a long moment.
“Not exactly amuse, no.”
“Irritate?”
“Frequently.”
“Interest?”
“Since my first year.”
“Anger? Disgust?”
“Absolutely not.”
“I believe I am growing fond of you.”
“Thank Merlin!”
~OoO~
“I want you to try these.”
“What are ‘these’?”
“Candied carrots with ginger.”
“You used my candied ginger for carrots?”
He couldn’t have sounded more disgusted.
“I made my own candied ginger. I… er… used all you had in the storeroom.”
“Wasted it, you mean. On carrots.”
“I want your eyes to heal.” Her voice is very soft.
“You must forgive me. I am unaccustomed to having people feel concern for me.”
“Get used to it.”
“Why is that?”
“Because I am not going to go away.”
“Ever?” He sounds hopeful.
“Never, ever. Resign yourself to being stuck with me.”
~OoO~
“If I am ‘stuck with you,’ it’s implicit that you are also stuck with me.”
“You say that like it’s a bad thing.”
“I have never been—popular, you know.”
“If I wanted popular, I would chase after Harry. Assuming I could get past Ginny.”
“I have a bad temper.”
“Ron says my temper is scary.”
“What could you possibly see in me?”
Her voice is steady and as warm as melted caramel.
“Honor. Courage. Intelligence. I wonder what you see in me.”
“The same things you see in me. And… "
“And?”
“You’re lovely. Lovely enough to take my breath away.”
~OoO~
“I believe I have succeeded in leaving you speechless.”
“I used to wish you would say something nice to me and you never did. But I think you just made up for seven years of snarky comments.”
“I hope I have. There were many times I wished I could speak to you… like this.”
She touches his hand above the bandages that wind around his palm. He shivers.
“I’m glad you can speak like this now.”
“I am impatient for the day when I can see you… Touch you.”
Now she shivers under the caress of his black velvet voice.
~OoO~
“Have you decided yet?”
“Decided?”
“Whether you have fallen in love with me?”
“Yes.”
“Yes, you’ve decided? Or yes, you’ve fallen in love with me?”
“Both.”
“I see.”
The hospital wing is silent for some minutes.
“I shall need the services of a house-elf.”
“A house-elf?”
“Perhaps more than one. My quarters here must be enlarged to make room for you, my house at Spinner’s End must be cleaned and refurbished, and I need to send a representative to my vault at Gringotts.”
“To Gringotts?”
“To get my grandmother’s engagement ring for you. “
“Are we engaged?”
“Silly witch.”
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This series was soooo sweet, thanks. You put a smile on my face!
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
I'm so glad it made you smile:) Thankl you for the feedback:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
Just came across this and wanted to let you know that it was very sweet and enjoyable. I'm always impressed when people can tell a coherent story through drabbles!Thanks for sharing :)
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Thank you so much. Drabbles are hard for me to write because I like words too well:) I'm honored you liked this set:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
I can't wait to read more!
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Thank you so much. I have been writing a story for the gift exchange, and not been working on this, but I will get back to it.Thanks so much,Warm regards,Fizzabella
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Thank you so much. I have been writing a story for the gift exchange, and not been working on this, but I will get back to it.Thanks so much,Warm regards,Fizzabella
“Our publisher said it was a pleasure to read something that was not about potions." Awww this remains my favorite line. Its nice to know they can work together outside the lab! Wait that sounds kind naughty?
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
I assure you, they work very well together in the lab, too:){{hugs}}Fizzabella
Oh! So...yay! Cute! Babies, what a lovely christmas present, and a book too! Perfectly delightful!
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Thanks so much, I am so glad you liked it:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
"Our publisher said it was a pleasure to read something that was not about potions." LOL. I like this bit! :)
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
LOL:)Thanks so much for taking the time to review and let me know you liked the story:)Warm regards.Fizzabella
Sweet. I liked that they chose to update Hogwarts: A History and added in the Voldemort years.
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Thank you so much. Since that book keeps getting mentioned as Hermione's favorite book of all time, I thought it was suitable. And I am so glad you liked this latest chapter:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
Yay!!! Babies... as in more than one! I am so happy you have added to this tale of love and devotion. I've been completely hooked since you began to publish these series of drabbles. Thank you for updating!
Beth
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Dear Beth,I'm so glad you liked the new chapter:) I am tickled to death when my writing makes people happy:)Writing Hermione and Severus-lovely!Writing drabbles-tear-out-my-hair frustrating (at times)Pleasing my readers-PRICELESS!!!{{hugs}}Fizzabella
*sniff* that was touching. thanks so much
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
I'm so glad you liked it:) Thank you for the review and letting me know that you liked the story.Warm regards,Fizzabella
“Who wouldn’t want to work for the most intelligent, snarky, sexy teacher at Hogwarts?”Oh so true :-)
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
::Chuckles:: I think so, too:)Thanks for letting me know you like my story:){{hugs}}Fizzabella
*Sniff* That was lovely. There's such a beautiful feeling about this story. Their devotion for one another is so wonderful.Now, she said babies... is she expecting twins? (Or more?) Bwahahaha!
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
I think real love between a man/woman, husband/wife is something to be cherished and valued. And I wanted Hermione to have those feelings for her, and for him to hold her almost in reverence. He has come through so much, and had such a horrible life, I want him to have the best and sweetest once he survived the horror of the war. Nobody deserves it more.Did I put that 's' on the end? : smacks self on cheek:: ooops:) Yes, it's twins:) You caught that right away! I can never choose whether they should have a boy or girl so they get both:){{hugs}} thanks for letting me know you liked my story:)Fizzabella
Peace and domesticity are wonderful. Sweet.
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Thanks so much. I wanted Severus to have that, since no one deserves it more, and I want him to feel valued and loved. And Hermione is one of the few who could, I think, see Severus for the complex man he IS, and appreciate and love him on an HONEST footing. One of the few who is smart enough to see through the stereotypes about him.I'm so glad you enjoyed this:) Thank you for taking the time to let me know that you liked it:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
what a great exchange between the the two of them - this is wonderful!! You have captured in a few strokes what we love about them as characters - and I am so excited to read the sequel! Thanks for sharing
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
It's my pleasure to write this, and a great thrill to know it's been enjoyed:)Thank you so much,{{hugs}}Fizzabella
thank you for your work - you have done such a beautiful job of revealing through dialoge - It is so difficult and truly reveals your abilty as a wordsmith! Thanks for sharing
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
I'm honored, thanks very much:){{hugs}}Fizzabella
Currently I'm in bed under a comfortable blanket and I'm very warm. And not just from the blanket. Thank you so much for this wonderful chapter.
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
I am so pleased that you liked it:) I have really enjoyed writing this:) Thank you for letting me know you like my little drabbles:){{hugs}}Fizzabella
This is such a wonderful series of drabbles, for each time you update, I start reading from the beginning before I allow my self to read the update, and I enjoy it just as much every time!Brilliant, brilliant work!!!
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
I'm so honored that you find my story worth more than one read:) Thank you so very much:){{hugs}}Fizzabella
yeah!!! Thanks -
I'm so so so happy. The end of this chapter is particularly delicious. Upon re-reading the whole story I find myself wondering how this happened to Severus. I thought it was the war but she's been his apprentice for three years and I can't imagine a potions accident. So I'm clueless. Any help?
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
LOL:) You have me there:) The plot bunny didn't explain this to me BUT one possibility is that the war didn't end till after the Trio had graduated, and Hermione was working as Severus's apprentice after Hogwarts and THAT is when the final battle took place. I admit I am filling that in after the fact, but the timing works and isn't really inconsistent with anything that I have already written.:) I hope:) :: crosses fingers::Thank you for spotting this, and thank you for the review, I am so glad you liked the story:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
LOL:) You have me there:) The plot bunny didn't explain this to me BUT one possibility is that the war didn't end till after the Trio had graduated, and Hermione was working as Severus's apprentice after Hogwarts and THAT is when the final battle took place. I admit I am filling that in after the fact, but the timing works and isn't really inconsistent with anything that I have already written.:) I hope:) :: crosses fingers::Thank you for spotting this, and thank you for the review, I am so glad you liked the story:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
Hmmm... very, very nice. And who wouldn't want to belong to this Snape! Yes, very nice indeed. I'm thoroughly enjoying the back and forth of their conversations. Very good work! Can't wait to see what you do with it next!
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Thank you so very much:) I'm honored that you enjoyed it:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Thank you so very much:) I'm honored that you enjoyed it:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
Really very enjoyable.
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it:) and appreciate you taking the time to review, also:) THank you so much!Warm regards,Fizzabella
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it:) and appreciate you taking the time to review, also:) THank you so much!Warm regards,Fizzabella
Excellent.
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Tickled that you liked it :) Thank you:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Tickled that you liked it :) Thank you:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
Again, very sweet.
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Thank you {{hugs}} and warm regards,Fizzabella
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Thank you {{hugs}} and warm regards,Fizzabella
Sweet, I liked that.
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Wow, you went back and read the other chapters:) I'm honored, thank you so much:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
Wow, you went back and read the other chapters:) I'm honored, thank you so much:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
I had to page back to say 'good job!' Good Job!
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
I'm so glad it was worth your time to go back:) I enjoy your writing very much, so to receive a compliment from someone who does them so well means quite a bit to me:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
I'm so glad it was worth your time to go back:) I enjoy your writing very much, so to receive a compliment from someone who does them so well means quite a bit to me:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
Very touching. I love the flow of the idalogue - It's so like them!
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
I'm so tickled that you think so:)Thanks very much,Warm regards,Fizzabella
Response from fizzabella (Author of A Slytherin Concession)
I'm so tickled that you think so:)Thanks very much,Warm regards,Fizzabella