Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of 8
ValadyHermione is in a miserable marriage with Ron, but having an affair with Severus. Will she finally leave Ron for Severus or vice versa?
ReviewedChapter 3
They stood next to the bed, kissing passionately; they each untied the sash holding the other’s robe closed. Moving from her lips, Severus made his way to her neck, kissing, licking, and nipping each sensitive spot as his hands pushed the robe off her shoulders allowing it to fall to the floor.
He took a step back and let his eyes feast upon the vision he uncovered.
“Mmm, you know I love how you look in this gown, witch. It shows off all your assets to perfection,” he said as his eyes roamed over her body, his hand stroking her naked thigh and hip.
Hermione's hands made their way beneath his open robe, making contact with his skin as she wrapped her arms around his waist. Even after two years together, just touching him sent a thrill straight to the core of her being. Bringing her body flush with his, she rested her head against his chest and sighed softly.
“I love you, Severus.”
His arms tightened as he drew her even closer and he laid his cheek on top of her head. “I love you, too, Hermione.”
Slowly, they removed what clothing was left on one another. Lying down on their bed face to face, they touched, kissed, and expressed without words the depth of their love.
Hermione wrapped her hand around his cock, remembering the first time she saw it and how she wondered if he could fit all of that inside her. She slid the head of his cock between the lips of her pussy before placing him at the opening.
Severus entered her, slowly, savoring the feel of his body becoming one with hers. His eye's held hers and he could literally see her love for him within them.
Hermione felt him slowly filling her. Oh, how she had missed this, missed him when they could not be together. Her mind, body, and soul seemed to sing out in the glory of their lovemaking. She wrapped her legs around his waist and moaned deeply as he started driving rhythmically in and out of her, bringing them both slowly to the pinnacle of rapture.
“Oh, Merlin. Hermione, I love you… Gods, how I love you. Come with me, love. Come with me,” he said, his breathing becoming heavy as he drove into her harder and faster.
“Yes, Severus… Yes… please… harder, Severus,” she pleaded with him as she felt her world about to explode around her.
The pulsing of her pussy around his cock sent him over the edge also.
The two lovers, sweaty and sated, held on to each other as their breath and heartbeats slowly came back to normal. Severus moved off his lover, managing to grab hold of her to bring Hermione onto her side as he held her close.
“Mmm, that was… wonderful, Severus.”
“I do aim to please,” he said somewhat smugly.
“I’m so glad I don’t have to leave tonight, that I can spend it here in your arms,” she sighed as she burrowed closer to him, putting her head on his shoulder.
“As am I, love.”
Should I talk to her now or wait until the morning? Mmm, perhaps now would be best. She’s relaxed, sated… happy, Severus thought as they lay in each other’s arms, basking in the afterglow of their lovemaking.“Love, there is something I want to discuss with you. It’s something I’ve been thinking about for quite a while now.”
“Hmm, and what is that, Severus?”
“Well, you know I’ve been teaching for nearly thirty years now…and you know I only started teaching because Albus required it of me. I believe it’s time for me to ‘retire’ from teaching. I’ve never really enjoyed it, and I have wanted to dedicate more of my time to researching.”
“If that’s what you’d like to do, Severus, then I support your decision. Will you be moving back to Spinner’s End or are you moving into the flat?”
“Neither. Spinner’s End does not have adequate room for a proper lab, nor does the flat. Albus left me a small estate… I’ve been thinking of moving there.”
“That’s wonderful, Severus. Where is it located? Scotland?”
“No, itslocatedinspain.”
“It’s what?”
“It’s… located in Spain.”
Hermione sat straight up in the bed and turned to face Severus. “Spain! Are you… Do you?” Hermione didn’t know what to think or what to say. Was Severus leaving her?
“Are you trying to tell me that you’re leaving me?” she asked as she tried to hold back the tears.
“No, love, I’m not leaving you. We’ll still see each other; we just won’t be together as often as we are now. Of course, you could move to Spain with me.”
Hermione hung her head. “When will you be moving?”
“I plan to do so a few days after the Leaving Feast. I still have to write my letter of resignation to Minerva, who is not going to be happy.”
No longer able to hold back her tears, she turned away from Severus so he wouldn’t see her cry. Merlin, what am I going to do without him? Just knowing he wasn’t too far away made everything else bearable!
Severus noticed her shoulders shaking slightly and knew there were tears streaking down her face. He sat up and took her in his arms.
“Hermione, love, I’m not leaving you. I love you. But there is so much I’ve wanted to do with my life, and staying where I am…I just feel as if my life has gone stagnant.” He could feel the warmth of her tears against his chest, and it was breaking his heart. However, he couldn’t allow the situation between them to hold him back any longer.
“There are still four months left of school. Please, my love, consider leaving Britain with me. Leave Weasley, and come start a new life with me in Spain.”
“I want to, Severus, more then you could know, but…”
“No more buts, Hermione. You need to stop worrying about what others think or say; it’s past time for you to put Hermione first. I can’t promise that what we have now will always be enough for me. I want you to be my wife; I want to have a family with you.”
Hearing his words, Hermione cried even harder.
“Come, my heart, let’s lay down. Let me hold you tonight and wake up with you in my arms.”
Severus held her as she cried herself to sleep. When he was sure she was safely in Morpheus’ care, he too slipped into sleep.
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Latest 25 Reviews for The Little Flat
71 Reviews | 6.25/10 Average
Wonderful story!
Ahhhh. Just what I was hoping for! Severus is very familiar with what it is like to come to terms with one's feelings after having suppressed his own for so long, so he is tender with Hermione while she learns to deal with hers. What a special man he is, and perfectly suited to her. They are both very fortunate to have each other. I'm looking forward to the next chapter so much!!! Well done, Valady.Beth
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Thank you so much! :) The next chapter will be in the queue soon.
Good for Harry for being such a good friend, and double-good for Hermione for finally telling Ron she wanted to end their marriage. I wish she hadn't told Ron that Severus was the man she loves... I would hate for Ron and Molly to make trouble for him, although I seriously doubt that he would much care what the world at large thinks about him so long as he and Hermione will be together. I hope he is still at the flat when she gets back there. This is so good!Beth
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Thanks. I think Harry would always support his friends... especially Hermione.
It is a real mark of Severus' love for Hermione that he didn't say anything to her remark about her and Ron "doing it." His only response was to let her know how much he loves her and treasures her. With any luck, Molly will be in full blown "control everything" mode, and Hermione will think long and hard about Severus while she listens to Molly waxing eloquent about her short comings as Ron's wife.Good chapter!Beth
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Thanks!
"I can’t promise that what we have now will always be enough for me. I want you to be my wife; I want to have a family with you.”Severus is being as honest with her as possible. Love is not enough to build a life on if the love cannot be declared and lived everyday. Sooner or later, even the sincerest of lovers will long for the ordinary, which is quite extraordinary in the scheme of things. It means he loves her with all his heart and it is killing him to have to share her with her other life. That's honesty. I hope Hermione will have focused on the "I want you to be my wife; I want to have a family with you.” instead of the "I can’t promise that what we have now will always be enough for me." part. C'mon, Hermione. This decision should be easy... just move out of your comfort zone and claim the joy that is waiting for you!I really like this story !Beth
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Hermione is a smart girl, she'll make the right decision. :)
Dear me, Molly does love to call the shots where her family is concerned. Never mind that Hermione would come to be so unhappy as long as her son got what he wanted. How I wish Hermione has listened to her own mother. With 20/20 hindsight, regrets become large.I really like the feel of this story, and I'm dying to know what decision Severus has made. Off to the next chapter!Beth
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Don't we all have regrets. Yes, I picture Molly as very controlling. Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the story. :)
Phew - think I need a lie down after this chapter (and I've only just got up!!) Severus can definitely come round and cook me dinner any time he likes, especially if that's what happens afterwards! 
I'm so glad for them though. I just hope that Ron & family are not going to cause too much trouble ... I'm really pleased you've updated this story again! :-)
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Me too! hehehe I'm glad you're enjoying it. The next chapter will be in the queue soon, and then the epilogue.
I'm so glad that Hermione moved her things out of the cottage and into their little flat. I'm also glad that she got to experience all of the lovely lemons that Severus bestowed upon her so graciously. I'm melting! Your story has been so wonderful to read this morning. :D
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Thank you, I'm thrilled you're enjoying it so much. :)
Finally! Great update x
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Thanks, the next chapter will be in the queue soon.
Well... at least we know that Hermione isn't a doormat. I would have loved to have been able to vent like that to my ex-inlaws! I'm glad that she told Ron the truth. It's much better that way. Starting fresh with Severus in another country might be just what the Medi-witch ordered! :D
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Nope, she's never been a doormat, that's for sure.
Severus says such sweet things to her! He really melts my butter! I hope she gets away from the madness of her marriage and takes the plunge. :D
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
That voice will do it every time. :D
Oh, crap! I can understand where Severus is coming from. He's done his thing for king and country and needs a new career. Maybe he sensed that Hermione was becoming too comfortable with their relationship and feared that she would never make the decision to leave her failed marriage unless he made a change. Great chapter! :D
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Thanks. Yes, he's tired of things being in limbo, so to speak.
Why am I not surprised that Molly 'helped' Ron and Hermione down the aisle. Regret is horrible thing. Hermione's mom had every right to be upset about the meddling.Severus seems so much better suited to Hermione's needs and desires. He did a great job getting her attention off that journal she was reading. *fans self*I know Severus needs to tell her something, but it doesn't sound like she is going to be happy about it. Great chapter! :D
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Yes, Severus is better suited in my opinion too. Glad you like it. :)
Having a place to call their own makes such a difference when engaging in the type of relationship that they have. It's a safe place for them to go to and be everything to each other for a while. Nothing good to say about Ron. He will always be a butthead in my book. Fantastic beginning! :D
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Thanks! I agree Ron is a butthead. LOL
this is how things should have ended in jkr's world. great update. thanks muchly
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Thank you! So glad you like. :)
run, hermione! run like the wind! run all the way to spain! cuz if you don't, i will! thanks so much
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
LOL Thanks... I was having a bad day, but this review made me smile. :D
Molly seems to be the mother-in-law from hell. I truly hope you'll give Hermione a chance to say what's in her mind. And two years of living with the in-laws... how anyone could survive that sane is beyond me. :)
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
As if Hermione wouldn't speak her mind! :) Hang on, it's coming.
Speaking as one who has been very happily married to my co-respondent for nearly two decades - do it, Hermione.
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
hehe on my second as well... looks like Hermione may be joining us. :D
Lovely lemons! However, revealing his plans probably didn't go as well as Severus had hoped. The fact that she cried even harder at the mention of having a family is rather concerning. Now what could be holding her back from going to Spain and starting a new life?!
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Never fear she'll make the right decision! :)
so sad. i hope this has a happy ending. thanks so much for this excellent update
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Thanks! Yes, it does end happily. :)
I agree with the other reviewers. Why on earth would she not leave with him??/M
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Gryffindor loyalty perhaps? ;)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Reviewer)
Gryffindors *rolls eyes* ;-)
She should leave Ron and not look back! Yummy Severus vs. Ginger Pubes???? No contest. Please update soon. =]
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
I know I would be packing pronto! :) As soon as I get the next chapter back from my beta I'll be submitting it to the queue! Thanks.
I wouldn't need asking twice if it were me! Severus and Spain - what better combination, eh?! I'm loving your little story; I was sorry to read of previous critisism you had - I can guess that must have been pretty upsetting. My own views/rules are: if I don't like something, I don't review or, better still, stop reading! No one is perfect as this is a site for 'amateur' or novice writers; I see lots of stories that may not be Shakespeare but are sincere in their portrayal and have great story lines. Part of the fun is watching writers grow and develop and maybe even improve in some cases. Reviewers should really try and encourage that.Keep the faith - this is good! :-)
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
Thanks so much for your support.
I've developed a bit of a thick skin to caustic reviews. I was more insulted for my betas and the TPP submission staff. I know what a going over stories get before they even make it on to TPP. If this was that bad it wouldn't be here. :)
oh, bless. She'll go though, right?
Response from Valady (Author of The Little Flat)
All questions will be answered by the last chapter. Promise! :)