Chapter Three: In Which there is an Experiment.
Chapter 3 of 5
fizzabellaHermione and Severus continue to explore their budding relationship.
ReviewedAuthor's Note: J.K. Rowling owns it all; my only profit is the joy of the journey and the pleasure of my readers.
~OoO~
“You just said we’re engaged.”
“Yes, I did." She can’t see his eyes for the bandages that wrap all the way around his head, but his lips curve up in an amused smile.
He can hear the warmth in her voice and feel the tenderness in the hand that caresses his, even as she begins to speak.
“There’s just one small problem.”
“And that is…?”
“I heard a—statement. Not a proposal.”
“I’m not very good with words.”
“ How hard is it to say, ‘I love you and want you to marry me.’?”
“Why, thank you, Miss Granger. I accept.”
~OoO~
“Sir, you do me great honor. But if you don’t come up with a PROPER proposal, I shall fling something at your head.”
“Tsk, tsk. Such violence. And I’m not good at ‘proper’in any case. I do much better with improper.”
She rolls her eyes, knowing he can’t see her.
“You just rolled your eyes, didn’t you?”
“How did you know that?”
“I am quite familiar with your mannerisms, my dear Hermione.”
“When did you have time to grow familiar with my behavior?”
“Have you forgotten you were my student for seven years,and my apprentice for another three?"
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She is uncharacteristically silent while feeding him his lunch of roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, and candied carrots.
“Out with it, witch, I can practically hear the wheels turning in your head.”
“I just wonder if you have thought of a proposal yet.”
“Why does it matter?”
“I—want to know how you feel about me.”
“I eat the biscuits you bake for me.”
“True.”
“I didn’t reprimand you for wasting all my candied ginger.”
“I haven't wasted it. You're still getting the benefit of it.”
“I haven’t hexed you for being an insufferable know-it-all.”
“There is that.”
“Indeed.”
“You haven’t kissed me, though. Not even once.”
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“What are you muttering?”
“I was counting backwards from one hundred.”
“It’s my fault, isn’t it?”
“Your fault?”
“That you’re—so—well, frustrated, I suppose. That you have to count backwards.”
“Not your fault. More—the situation in which we find ourselves.”
He hears the clatter of a utensil against the side of a porcelain bowl and sighs.
“If that’s more carrots, I don’t want any.”
“Now, don’t pout.”
“I never pout.”
“Then why are you counting backwards?”
He frowns.
“I didn’t understand you.”
“I said—I find it frustrating that I can’t see you—touch you—or kiss you.”
~OoO~
“So. You need to see me in order to kiss me?”
“Isn’t that obvious?”
“No.”
He’s counting again.
“I do very definitely want to kiss you.”
“Severus.”
“Hermione?”
“Why do you have to see me to kiss me?”
“Because, with my bloody luck, I’d try to kiss you just as you scooped a forkful of candied carrots into my mouth. That would not work well.”
His voice drops to a low, masterful purr.
“Put the carrots down, witch.”
He hears the bowl clatter on the table.
“Now the fork.”
A clinking sound.
“Now come here. Closer. Let me kiss you.”
~OoO~
The kiss is soft and tentative. They draw apart slowly, both holding their breath.
“Severus?”
“Hermione? “
“Was that—satisfactory?”
“With time and practice we’ll do—quite well, I’m sure.”
She sits back in her chair, her fingers hovering over her mouth.
“Hermione?”
“Yes, Severus?”
“Infidelity is unacceptable to me.”
“I shall be faithful, Severus.”
She hesitates,then says very softly, “I want a child. Perhaps two.”
He smiles. “I never expected to have a wife or children,but I find the idea very appealing.”
“I believe we are compatible.”
He holds open his hand.
“I love you, Hermione. Marry me?”
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96 Reviews | 6.32/10 Average
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