Chapter Two
Chapter 2 of 8
JTBJABSeverus finds Hermione and tries to get her to come back to him...
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Hermione shielded her face from the sun. Her trek up through the hills had been enjoyable, though she was eager to return to her mount. Max had become tired whilst on their way up, and she was concerned he was becoming too old for her to go on long rides with him. Giving him a rest, she had continued on the climb herself. Sitting on a rock jutting over a drop, she readied herself for the sunset she had eagerly come to see.
The locals had told her the sunsets were beautiful at this time of year, and she had been eager to witness them for herself, since she had first arrived three months ago.
Pulling out a small package, she enlarged it and pulled out her ham sandwiches.
As the sun dipped behind a hill in the distance and the fields were washed out with deep shadow, Hermione slowly rose to her feet. The locals had been right. The bright colours that had washed and blended in the sky and the way the shadows had danced and played before taking over… it was simply amazing.
Turning to make her way down the hill and back towards Max, she walked into something solid and with a shriek fell back. Two strong hands reached out and grabbed her arms, pulling her back towards him. “I have found you. And I am not losing you again.”
“Severus,” she sighed and, for a moment, let herself relax in his hold.
“I have been looking for you. You did well to hide yourself.” He chuckled as she let him draw her closer to him.
Suddenly she pushed back against his chest. “I am still mad at you. You lied to me. You said you loved me. You said…”
“And you never let me explain anything. Hermione, you are too hot-headed for anyone to say anything without you taking some double meaning from it.”
Pulling herself free, she pushed past him. “Leave me alone, Severus. If you have been watching me that closely, you’d know that I’ve found someone who really cares for me.” She continued on down the hill, her pace quickening until she reached Max, where she let out a resigned sigh. If he’d found her, she’d have to move on again.
Untying Max, she gripped the reins in her left hand and, placing her left foot in the stirrup, she bounced on her right, ready to swing herself up and into the saddle, only to find her body ripped away from her horse. “Professor Snape, release me this instant!”
“My dear, if you had truly found someone who cared for you as you say, would he not have escorted you up here to watch the sunset? I would have assumed it would be quite a romantic thing to do. Would you not?”
“Urgh! Let me go!” She swung her legs, trying to kick him, but found his hold around her torso and the grip on her arms kept her too still to do any real damage.
“Hermione, I love you.”
“You have said that before.” Hanging her head, she took a deep breath and made to scream. Only to find herself dropped to her feet with one arm tightly wrapped around her torso, his other around her arms, with his hand at her mouth.
“Stop this behaviour at once. I do not like to repeat myself.” Waiting for her to relax, he slowly lowered his hand from her mouth. “I love you and have since that day you sat in Headmaster Dumbledore’s office and demanded to be allowed to participate in the war. I love the way your eyes light up with each new challenge and the way your nose crinkles when you’re concentrating. I love you.” Lowering his head to her neck, he inhaled her scent. “I love you so much, and I want what is mine. I married you, Hermione. Yes, to protect you, but also because I want you near me. Please. Let me love you.”
“Severus…” Her voice was breathy as he continued to speak to her neck, his hands now caressing her sides.
“Let me hold you at night; let me hold you all day. Let me be your husband.” His tongue shot out to taste her neck and he groaned. “Let me taste you. Let me be your first.” Suddenly his grip tightened again. “You haven’t… I will still be your first, will I not?”
His voice was tight with pleading and Hermione could have cried had it not made her angry again.
“Severus, let me go. You have to let me go.”
“No.” His grip tightened again, and Hermione coughed as she struggled to draw breath into her lungs. “I will lock you away, Hermione, if you won’t listen to me.”
“Stop it. If this is how you show your love, then I really hope you are not in love with me!” His grip was now really starting to hurt, and she couldn’t help the tears now coursing their way down her cheeks. “Severus. Let me go.”
“Answer me. Answer my question first.” He nipped at her throat before licking it. “Answer me, Hermione. My love.”
“No. You will not be my first.”
He sank down to the ground, releasing his hold on her.
“But not because of my actions with another. Rather because I refuse to be with someone who doesn’t listen. And who lies.”
Max, who had moved away with the commotion, whinnied at her and stepped forward. “Good boy.” Gently stroking his muzzle, Hermione turned to look at Snape. “Please don’t follow me, Severus.” Not waiting for an answer, she quickly swung herself up into the saddle and made her way down the hill and away, leaving Snape holding his head in his hands and rocking back and forth.
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AN: I hope you enjoyed the chapter!
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Ah, what a maroon.
Hmm, payback's a bitch for all the times she thwarted him... Very astute of him to mak her wait it out though.
Thanks for the update!
Severus in glasses, sounds very sexy to me, no wonder Hermione was interested. Can't wait for the next chapter.
Great chapter.
A very enlightening chapter. very helpful flashbacks.
she reconsiders what has happened, how everything has come to this. how others were involved.
very good.
And then this:
Perhaps you could help me make it." And all of a sudden she knew that his comment had more depth to it than just menu choices.
by far the best sentence one could think of. it dawns on her.
Sorry to play the Insufferable, but: it is Lord Severus, not Lord Snape.
she starts to reconsider her former feelings, her momentarily attitude towards him and his former and presumably actual amibitons and feelings towards her.
And she likes the way her house - elf cares for her.
well, it is a little dangerous.
but as long as she feels safe and protected. it must be good for her.
he was not too upset with the house -elfe - binding.
does he know Leafer?
And he remembers Spew, S.P.E.W.
she was not well informed? what does that mean? she was surrounded by houseleves in Hogwarts.
And there MUST be some books on the subject...
I think Hermione has misplaced her ire. It is Dumbledore and her friends that she should be upset with and from whom she should be demanding and explaination, not Severus.
His refusal to go any further with their kissing should tell her that he is trying to do things her way and that her truly cares. Now it is she who must decide whhether or not she is willing to meet her husband half-way to make theirs a good marriage.
I think it is time for Leafer to take her Mistress gently to task and point out that Lord Snape is doing everything he can to please her, and that now it is time for her to take her own council and be honest with herself.
We'll see if she has the courage of her convictions...
Beth
Do I detect a ray of hope here? Leafer's talk with Hermione was a welcomed change, I think. Perhaps the opinions voiced by the little house-elf to her Mistress will give Hermione another way to think about Severus... maybe Hermione well begin to realize that she just may have been wrong in her assessment of her husband. I hope so. If Severus had truly only wanted to bed her, I think he would have done so by now, but he has respected her wishes so far, and that tells me he is truly interested in building the trust between them.
Ahhhhh.... we'll see.
Beth
Uh oh. Things between Hermione and Severus seem to be getting more civil, but less likely to lead to mutual happiness.
Riply didn't help matters, but maybe Leafer can pour oil on the troubled waters that are Severus and Hermione. I hope.
Beth
So just like that Hermione has a bonded house-elf who will help her and take care of her. It's a beginning.
Beth
At least she is willing to work on their marriage. That's a start, and heaps better than them being apart. Severus is just going to have to suck it up for a little bit, isn't he?
They'll work it out... they have to!
*grins*
Beth
Hermione needs to take a deep breath and listen to what Severus is saying. She needs to tell him she is ready to talk about what happened and to be willing to tell him what she "heard" in his words, not necessarily what he said.
C'mon Hermione. Breathe in, breathe out!
I gotta go read the next chapter! This is good.
Beth
Well, that didn't go so well. Poor Severus is too eager perhaps. But Hermione may not be eager enough.
I can't wait to see where you go with this!
Beth
I think I have gotten lost somewhere. I don't understand a skirt so long it has to be lifted for lunchtime. I don't get a carriage being juxtoposed with a camera. What era is this taking place in?
I did enjoy it very much!! Great work!
Lord Snape?? Interesting. I just don't understand why Sev didn't correct the journalist and present Hermione as his "missing wife"?
I think Hermione is being too harsh on Severus and taking all her anger against Dumbledore, her friends and the Order out on him. She should be honored and relieved that she was saved, and not just by anyone, but by someone she truly cares for and who she knows cares for her. There was a war, secrets are expected. Sure she can be mad as hell, but what is bad about where she ended up and with whom? I am ready to give her a b!tch slap.
Perhaps she should be doing something physical under controlled circumstances: blowing things up, throwing things, going on runs, boxing, etc. 
A clear head is a good thing. A stubborn one is not. Hopefully she can sort out her feelings and figure out that she wants Severus and it's okay to forgive him.
Poor Hermione, she's been through a lot. At least she's starting to see that Severus really does care for her.
Oh, she's finally giving him a chance! Wonderful. I also liked her thoughts on House-elves. I think that in her case, a deep friendship can occur between these two. Leafer has already shown her loyalty, and I think Hermione was quite touched with her wards and caring.
I am intrigued. I will read more.
Snape inpatient, imagine that :)
I love the little house elf Leafer, great character.
Another great chapter, can't wait to read the rest of the story.
Wonder if he will lash out at her for her lateness, or simply gape at her in front of her outstanding beauty...
They're making progress - yay! More, please?