Four: Dinner
Chapter 4 of 5
lady_rhianIn which Severus cooks.
ReviewedDisclaimer: It all belongs to JKR.
A/N: Installment four was prompted for you by the lovely and talented Savine Snape, who requested Chef Severus and a bowl of spaghetti. This is for you, love.
Back in real time, it was four o’clock, and Hermione was still sleeping on the couch. Severus had risen to prepare her birthday dinner.
He was quite the cook, if he did say so himself, even if this particular meal didn’t require much detailed attention…
He hummed a tune to himself as he assembled the ingredients – he formed the meatballs, made the sauce, added the seasoning, and started to cook it all up on the stove. He would add extra spices later – his own unique touch to his wife’s favorite meal.
Or so Mother-in-Law Granger had told him.
Hermione had requested spaghetti and meatballs every year for her birthday as a child, Jean had said. There had been a touch of sadness to Jean’s voice when she told her son-in-law – sadness that her only child’s birthday meals were now being prepared by someone else, perhaps.
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The meatballs and sauce were almost ready. Severus had tested the sumptuous makings of a marvelous meal, and he smacked his lips hungrily. He’d started the pasta, and it was almost finished, as well. He lifted the pasta from the stove, drained it, and poured it into a large ceramic bowl for two.
“Severus?” a voice sounded from the doorway.
He turned and smiled. “Nice nap?”
“Mm,” she murmured noncommittally. Her eyes widened as she saw –
“Are you making spaghetti and meatballs?”
“Yes.”
She squealed and threw her arms around him, catching him quite off guard. He twirled her around once before setting her down.
“That was my birthday meal when I was young,” she said, keeping an arm about his waist as he stirred the sauce once more.
“So your mum told me.”
“Oh, you didn’t.” She kissed his throat, letting her lips linger.
“Ah,” he said. “Meal’s almost ready.”
“Have you ever heard of a Stasis charm?”
“I’m famished,” he said, removing her questing hand from his – lower extremity.
“I’m the birthday girl.” She winked at him playfully. Gryffindors. They never savored the tension, the build...
“I just cooked your birthday meal,” he countered, grasping at straws.
She crossed her arms over her chest. “All right, we’ll eat.”
“Pour the wine, love,” he said kindly, and the smile on her face replaced any momentary frustration she may have experienced.
And so it was that they had spaghetti for two, drinking wine, talking, and laughing as they twirled the spaghetti around their forks and ate from the same bowl.
A/N: Yes, it's very Lady & the Tramp. I know. I did it on purpose. :-)
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Latest 25 Reviews for The Birthday
43 Reviews | 6.28/10 Average
Viva la Tango!!! Kudos, lady_rhian! This was so sweet, and I can't believe it took me so long to finish reading it.*bad Beth*
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
I can't believe it took me so long to get to the review! :-) Thank you, love. I am so pleased that you enjoyed reading it! Viva la tango, indeed.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
I can't believe it took me so long to get to the review! :-) Thank you, love. I am so pleased that you enjoyed reading it! Viva la tango, indeed.
Can Severus come to my house on my birthday and cook for me? *sigh*I adore the way he puts so much thought into her "Special Day."Beth
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Oh, yes. *sends Severus over to Beth*And I have to write a romantic Severus sometime... :)xo
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Oh, yes. *sends Severus over to Beth*And I have to write a romantic Severus sometime... :)xo
Very quick thinking, Severus! Now he will have to come up with a reason for having asked her out to dinner. Perhaps, if he is lucky, the books will distract her and she will forget to ask him, "Why?"Nah..... not a chance.Love this!Beth
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
*gigglesnort**adores you*Thank you, as always, for reviewing. :-)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
*gigglesnort**adores you*Thank you, as always, for reviewing. :-)
Wow! Harry can really follow orders, and Severus made his wife happy!!! Rewards for Severus to follow, I'm sure.8^)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Beth! I am so sorry it's taken me so long to get to these. I have been quite remiss in answering reviews -- my apologies. I am so pleased you enjoyed this story. :-)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Beth! I am so sorry it's taken me so long to get to these. I have been quite remiss in answering reviews -- my apologies. I am so pleased you enjoyed this story. :-)
:) some very nice fluff, if I do say so myself.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you! So glad you liked it. :-)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you! So glad you liked it. :-)
those are some beautiful roses.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Yes, they are.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Yes, they are.
*happy sigh* That was a very lovely story. Can I expect to read about what she would do to his birthday?
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. I think this series was a one-time thing, but we'll see.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. I think this series was a one-time thing, but we'll see.
When I read he was making meatballs I thought of Lady and the Tramp too. Nice chapter.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thanks! :-)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thanks! :-)
lovely. i would wish to be in her place. thanks so much 
double delight, of course!
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Glad you enjoyed it! :-)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Glad you enjoyed it! :-)
Now that's a tango!
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
I do agree. :-)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
I do agree. :-)
This is absolute perfection! It made me want to be them... =)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reviewing. :-)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reviewing. :-)
Lovely, absolutely lovely!!!
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you! So glad you liked it. :)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you! So glad you liked it. :)
Very subtle and extreamly hot! I like Severus's version of the Tango. :)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Glad you enjoyed it! I like his tango idea, too. :)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Glad you enjoyed it! I like his tango idea, too. :)
*applaud* Nicely ended.~Lotm
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you, lotm! :-)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you, lotm! :-)
I love back stories. It's always funny to see Severus fumbling with his feelings before he realises he's fallen in love.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Too true! So glad you liked it, dear.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Too true! So glad you liked it, dear.
All I can think of right now is Texas 'In Demand' video clip featuring Alan Rickman. OMG, somebody please have mercy on my poor soul
In behalf of Hermione, I thank you for a wonderful birthday. /M
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you, m'dear! So glad you liked it!And that video is... mmm... quite sexy. :)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Reviewer)
I need to learn how to tango. Imagine running into AR or SS one day, and having to admit that I don't know how to dance ;-)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you, m'dear! So glad you liked it!And that video is... mmm... quite sexy. :)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Reviewer)
I need to learn how to tango. Imagine running into AR or SS one day, and having to admit that I don't know how to dance ;-)
Yum. Does he do take-out?
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
I hope he does! :) Glad you liked it!
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
I hope he does! :) Glad you liked it!
Snotty hankie in the cleavage. Hope she Scourgified it LOL
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Too true! :-)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Too true! :-)
Lovely! I adore Speghetti and Meatballs, what a great birthday dinner. Hope he makes it up to Hermione for not letting her have her wicked way with him. :)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Indeed he will. :-) The last installment is in the queue. Thank you for reviewing!
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Indeed he will. :-) The last installment is in the queue. Thank you for reviewing!
Oh, I can just imagine Severus using his nose to roll a meatball towards Hermione. Sweet as sugar :-)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you, sweets! :-)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you, sweets! :-)
I love re-reading fabulous fic!
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
You are too good to me, darlin'. :)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
You are too good to me, darlin'. :)
A date with Severus to a bookstore... I like it.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
*raises hand* Me, too. :) Ideal first date location.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
*raises hand* Me, too. :) Ideal first date location.
Nice progression of the tale. I especially like the two rejected reasons, ‘To shut you up’ did not seem like a good answer.Neither did ‘Because your dress looks like cling-film and it would peel off nicely.’ I nearly laughed in front of everyone, and I'm not suposed to eve be on the computer! *hugs* Looking forward to the next.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
You hit on what are possibly my two favorite lines in this installment. So glad you enjoyed it! :-) And laughing at inappropriate times/in inappropriate places is great fun. Thank you for the review!
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
You hit on what are possibly my two favorite lines in this installment. So glad you enjoyed it! :-) And laughing at inappropriate times/in inappropriate places is great fun. Thank you for the review!
Oh I love it!I had to bite my lip a couple of time so I wouldn't laugh out loud. ' Decent women did not walk like that.' hahaTell your Muse to hurry, I want more. Please... /M
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
So glad you're enjoying it, thank you! This series has actually been finished for a while; I'm just now submitting it to TPP. The next segment is in the queue.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
So glad you're enjoying it, thank you! This series has actually been finished for a while; I'm just now submitting it to TPP. The next segment is in the queue.
Another fab chapter! Well done, can't wait to read more.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you! Installment four is in the queue.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of The Birthday)
Thank you! Installment four is in the queue.