Well, as the one sheilding he was supposed to have been paying attention to her - face/eyes... She was concentrating on the spell... I'm sure Severus will sort him out rightly. lol  Thank you for reading and for the review.

Thank you. I’m having a lot of fun typing it. I’m very glad you are enjoying reading it. I hope I continue to not disappoint.

Thank you. I’m having a lot of fun typing it. I’m very glad you are enjoying reading it. I hope I continue to not disappoint.

Lucius is feeling pity for the girl in the bedroom. He doesn’t know it’s Hermione Granger. All he knows is that Severus brought his Bonded mate to the manor. Believe me his feelings fit just fine.

Besides Lucius’ a Slytherin, a post war ex-Death Eater and under suspicion himself, as well as his family. He’s under investigation, as are Narcissa and Draco. But I digress… that’s in another chapter… sorry. The thing is he’s a politician and a smoozer. Advantages and opportunities…

Lucius is feeling pity for the girl in the bedroom. He doesn’t know it’s Hermione Granger. All he knows is that Severus brought his Bonded mate to the manor. Believe me his feelings fit just fine.

Besides Lucius’ a Slytherin, a post war ex-Death Eater and under suspicion himself, as well as his family. He’s under investigation, as are Narcissa and Draco. But I digress… that’s in another chapter… sorry. The thing is he’s a politician and a smoozer. Advantages and opportunities…

It wasn’t what she expected no. Unfortunately, Severus is really unhappy – down right angry at being ‘caught’ and manipulated like this. He just got out from under one master forcing him to do things and now he’s forced into a relationship – magically Bonded to Hermione Granger! No he’s not happy at all. Don’t worry, her reaction was one of disbelief and ‘oh my gods what happened?’  It will be all right. I assure you.

It wasn’t what she expected no. Unfortunately, Severus is really unhappy – down right angry at being ‘caught’ and manipulated like this. He just got out from under one master forcing him to do things and now he’s forced into a relationship – magically Bonded to Hermione Granger! No he’s not happy at all. Don’t worry, her reaction was one of disbelief and ‘oh my gods what happened?’  It will be all right. I assure you.

Thank you. I really had a good time visualizing Severus just appearing and walking up and grabbing her in the water. It was fun to type. The whole thing. Yes, the Aurors know – that the Ministry hang up… You’ll see. Happy reading.

Thank you. I really had a good time visualizing Severus just appearing and walking up and grabbing her in the water. It was fun to type. The whole thing. Yes, the Aurors know – that the Ministry hang up… You’ll see. Happy reading.

Why thank you. Yes, he’s not gonna be too happy when he realizes he’s been caught! But don’t worry, things will be all right.

Why thank you. Yes, he’s not gonna be too happy when he realizes he’s been caught! But don’t worry, things will be all right.

Thank you. Yes, she is – but they have a ways to go. You’ll see. It will be an interesting relationship. I hope you enjoy the ride…

Thank you. Yes, she is – but they have a ways to go. You’ll see. It will be an interesting relationship. I hope you enjoy the ride…

Thank you. I’m very happy that you did. No Severus is alive and having him wake up to Narcissa’s voice was my way of saying how he survived. Narcissa and Lucius have him and brought him back to Malfoy manor or heal him, money and resources, and Lucius knew he was there. This story is canon DH compliant – everything but the epilogue. EWE!

I look forward to reading what you think as you go along. Happy reading.

Thank you. I’m very happy that you did. No Severus is alive and having him wake up to Narcissa’s voice was my way of saying how he survived. Narcissa and Lucius have him and brought him back to Malfoy manor or heal him, money and resources, and Lucius knew he was there. This story is canon DH compliant – everything but the epilogue. EWE!

I look forward to reading what you think as you go along. Happy reading.

Um… no. I didn’t think of that when typing. Besides, Malfoy manor is big, I’m sure Aurors searched there already and found nothing. Lucius is good at hiding things.

Um… no. I didn’t think of that when typing. Besides, Malfoy manor is big, I’m sure Aurors searched there already and found nothing. Lucius is good at hiding things.

Oh that’s a good one! Um… no. Sorry, but I have other plans.

Oh that’s a good one! Um… no. Sorry, but I have other plans.

Thank you very much. I appreciate the support. I’ll pos the next one as soon as I can.

Thank you very much. I appreciate the support. I’ll pos the next one as soon as I can.

Well I am trying to stay a little to canon in regards to the characters and the Ministry is a bit ‘behind and inept’ at times. Also I’m quite sure Lucius is quite accomplished at hiding things, like poisons, contraband books, and Dark artifacts, what’s hiding a person? Besides, I’m sure there are secret rooms, corridors and such to hide a friend. Keep in mind everyone thought Severus was dead. Harry Potter said so. Then, only two weeks before this chapter Maggie Whitmire sends an areoplane memo saying that Severus Snape and Hermione Granger were engaged. That had to be a shock. So, the case was handed over to two Aurors already hunting Death Eaters. Then they get another areoplane memo from Maggie Whitmire two weeks (16 days actually) after the first one saying that Severus Snape and Hermione Granger were Bonded. Now they know he’s alive, he had to be in order to shag the girl and seal the Plight spell. So now the search really begins. And with a witch that would gladly assist in the capture of this criminal – right? So this is what’s been going on. It’s not really fumbling so much as a “oh my gods he’s alive,” kind of thing.Thank you so much for your comments. I really appreciate them. I hope I manage to keep up your interest as we go along.

Well I am trying to stay a little to canon in regards to the characters and the Ministry is a bit ‘behind and inept’ at times. Also I’m quite sure Lucius is quite accomplished at hiding things, like poisons, contraband books, and Dark artifacts, what’s hiding a person? Besides, I’m sure there are secret rooms, corridors and such to hide a friend. Keep in mind everyone thought Severus was dead. Harry Potter said so. Then, only two weeks before this chapter Maggie Whitmire sends an areoplane memo saying that Severus Snape and Hermione Granger were engaged. That had to be a shock. So, the case was handed over to two Aurors already hunting Death Eaters. Then they get another areoplane memo from Maggie Whitmire two weeks (16 days actually) after the first one saying that Severus Snape and Hermione Granger were Bonded. Now they know he’s alive, he had to be in order to shag the girl and seal the Plight spell. So now the search really begins. And with a witch that would gladly assist in the capture of this criminal – right? So this is what’s been going on. It’s not really fumbling so much as a “oh my gods he’s alive,” kind of thing.Thank you so much for your comments. I really appreciate them. I hope I manage to keep up your interest as we go along.

You know I think I’ll address this in the context of the story. But, I would think that the Malfoys are under investigation. At the end of the final battle, DWII, they were sitting together in the Great Hall, huddled at the end of the Slytherin house table and remorseful. So I see them as in ‘hot water’ and on ‘shaky social standing’… but I’ll answer this later. Sorry, but that will be more fun anyway.

You know I think I’ll address this in the context of the story. But, I would think that the Malfoys are under investigation. At the end of the final battle, DWII, they were sitting together in the Great Hall, huddled at the end of the Slytherin house table and remorseful. So I see them as in ‘hot water’ and on ‘shaky social standing’… but I’ll answer this later. Sorry, but that will be more fun anyway.

LOL Yep, now the fun begins... well, at least it gets interesting now. Thakn you for reading and for the review.

I’m very glad you are enjoying this. I’ll prepare you. there is a little angst in chap 5 and 6 has a rough spot, but I’m not an angsty type writer. And this is going to be a smut romance piece. So you’ve been warned. Happy reading!

I’m very glad you are enjoying this. I’ll prepare you. there is a little angst in chap 5 and 6 has a rough spot, but I’m not an angsty type writer. And this is going to be a smut romance piece. So you’ve been warned. Happy reading!

Yes, I liked this one too, so I thought I’d give it a twirl. I’m very glad you like my spin on this. Thank you for your support.

Yes, I liked this one too, so I thought I’d give it a twirl. I’m very glad you like my spin on this. Thank you for your support.

You are very wecome. Thank you for the support.

I so loved your review. Yes, she doesn’t have good memories of Malfoy manor at all. Yes, I think she has learned this lesson the hard way. Lucius is going to be a good friend to Severus and unwittingly an ally for Hermione (he doesn’t know who is crying in the bedroom) and Yes, I do promise that this is a romance – once I bring Severus around.

Thank you. I’m enjoying this typing this story quite a bit. I have to admit my boyfriend has been over my shoulder on this on telling me how he’d react and that has had a influence on how I have had Severus reacting to all this. But we (he and I) are several chapters ahead of you and I can say honestly it will develop into a romance. I thought it would be fun to play with the witchtales and fairytales a bit in this, it seemed to fit nicely and gave a bit of humor to the story I thought. As if the Weasleys’ even collectively could have kept Severus from getting to Hermione if he really wanted to see her!

i'm pretty sure only dumbledore would have had a change at keeping him away, and he's dead.  it's funny to think about the poor weasleys trying, though!

obviously i meant chance, not change!

Thank you for reviewing. Oh, I really wish I could answer some of this but I can’t. Yes, Hermione thought their coupling would be like it was in the dreams – Luna and Ginny assured her it would be. As for Severus… can’t say at this time sorry.

Thank you very much. If you need a peek go look at my review answers. I will tuck in a snippet to those who as for it. Hope to update soon. My beta has me next chapter already.

Thank you for the review. Yes, I was a bit harsh to Ron, but I still cannot see Hermione and him in any long lasting relationship. He’ll be fine I promise. It will just take some adjustment. AS for Lucius, he is being a friend and yes, he will be an ally, although he has no idea who is crying in the bedroom…

LOL Thank you. And I intend to deliver!

As I’ve indicated in other review answers, I’ve a guy reading this story over my shoulder as I type it. He has been telling me how he’d have reacted if this happened to him, and he’s a nice guy, not snarky and snarly. So I’ve been using his reactions for Severus and in truth I think it makes what happens later more believable, realistic and romantic. I’ve very glad you like this so far.

First to say I really loved your rant. You may rant at me anytime. You’ve given me some very good criticism and in such a nice way. In regards to Severus, when I was trying the ‘dreams’ my boyfriend was really curious and was reading over my shoulder. (I know but it was fun watching him squirm) and when I typed the real coupling in the pond he was like “wait a minute that’s not how a guy would react!” So I listened to him. Yes, Severus knows that Hermione wouldn’t have known who the spell would have matched her with. No, he isn’t thinking “Geese, why did this connect her to me?” as much as “Shite, why me?” I don’t’ think he harbors any delusion that she has infatuations for him or that she intended to catch her ex-professor he’s just pissed off that it did. And there isn’t a way out, unless the Ministry gets involved. He doesn’t want to go to the ministry. As for Hermione and her backbone, she’s trying to make this work. Trying to make the best of the situation and this was their first night together as Bonded mates without the influence of the spell. This was real and not how she expected it to be at all. She is mentally recoiling from a rough night and unsure of the situation. Believe me she has a backbone, she just isn’t angry so much as hurt and confused. You will definitely see the backbone coming out later as she will stand up to him, but give her a break the honeymoon was all thornless roses.