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Chapter 3 of 5
zyraThe story continues revealing a side effect to their bonding that Severus thought was merely myth before.
Author's note: I want to thank my super-fabulous beta, Septentrion1970, again. If it wasn't for her, this story would be awful.
Now, without further ado...
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Bonded to him meant impenetrable protection for her. Princes’ ancient charm. They protected their own.
Bonded to him meant weekly marital coupling. He was uncharacteristically considerate.
Bonded to him meant she couldn’t talk against him. This particular assurance was the reason he had chosen this charm in the first place.
Bonded to him meant opening up his soul. Unknown to her, he was most vulnerable when with her.
As he lay in the dark, he wondered why after two months fighting off his touch, rebelling against his orders, cold and hatred in her eyes, she was suddenly submissive to him.
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She knew.
That was the only explanation he had. When they were having their weekly joining, he was shocked when he saw flashes of images of her right before reaching completion.
Those images were memories of her past.
He had seen her shocked expression during their coupling before, but he didn’t think it was connected to this. How long had this been happening to her before he experienced the same thing that night?
What memories of him had she seen?
As he lay in the dark, fighting hard to remain calm, he asked her exactly that.
Lily. Fatal mistakes. Supplication.
-TBC
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Latest 25 Reviews for As He Lay In The Dark
62 Reviews | 5.71/10 Average
I love it when a plan comes together. 
Severus of all people, should have known that a sword cuts both ways.
The only way to save her life ,I guess.
A baby changes everything, he now has so much more to live for.
A lovely ending, not too sweet, or too dark, very well balanced.
clever girl, she has him figured out.
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
That she did. Why else couldn't he keep his hands off her? Unless if he thought his time is almost over ... Clever Hermione, eh?Thank you for reviewing! =)
I love this. Very, very good. Again thanks.
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
*blushes*You're so kind ... thanks so much! Both for reading and reviewing. :)
Eerie but very good. Thanks.
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
Thank you! I'm glad you like them. =)
Very good. Thanks.
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
Thanks to you for reading, AND reviewing! =)
Yummy. Very, very good.
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying them. :D
This is amazing:) I can feel the tension building in just these few carefully chosen words:) I wish I could write with the same spare power that you show in this drabble series.Extremely well done:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
Oh wow, you had me speechless. I am so glad that you're enjoying this series. All I'm hoping now is that the ending will not disappoint you ... *nervous*Thanks, Fizzabella! :)
This is amazing:) I can feel the tension building in just these few carefully chosen words:) I wish I could write with the same spare power that you show in this drabble series.Extremely well done:)Warm regards,Fizzabella
I have grown to love this story. I know they are suppose to be short and direct, but I find that I wish to spend more time with these two as they lay in the dark. Thanks for posting, I am looking forward to/dreading the final posting. JoAnne
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
Thank you! :D I'm sorry that this story is a bit too short ... well, I hope you'll like the ending, anyway. :) Thank you again! :)
The last one was incredulously beautiful. Happy ending please.
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
You'll just have to wait and see ... *g* Thank you for reviewing! I really appreciate it. :)
awww its Hermione's plot baby
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
Yes, it is! And just wait, if it wasn't for Hermione's plot, Severus would ... opps! Not telling, you'll just have to wait and see ... *winks*Thanks for reviewing! :)
She doubted because women need to hear the words Mr. Snape. We are funny like that! I am looking forward to baby Snape and a dead dark lord. Make it so!
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
Haha! Yes, we are, aren't we? Not saying anything about Baby Snape and dead Dark Lord. Nope. *zips mouth*Thank you,
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
, for your time in reviewing. I truly appreciate it! :)
OH MY GOSH. I loved Hermione's words at the end. And I love Severus's reaction to her spitting out the potion. I love how you can express so much in so few words... Good job!
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
Thank you! :) You will see how Hermione's plot is going to be a vital part in the ending drabbles. Thanks!
Wow, you knocked me off my feet with just a few words. Brilliant! Go sing a "Pocketfull of Sunshine"!!
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
Oh, thank you so much! =D I'm so honoured with your kind words. Not only you make me sing, you make me grin stupidly now... hehe! =)*singing happily away*
Any chance of a happy ending? the happy ending junkie asks wistfully....
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
All I can say is, I'm not JKR. She has done terrible things to him, but I won't. So ...*whistle innocently* ;)Thanks for review! =)
the bonding entails sacrifices in both directions it appears
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
Yes, unknown to him (it was an ancient charm), he had to sacrifies part of his soul to her. Ancient charm usually go to such depth.Thank you for reviewing! The next part is in queue ... =)
I love your description of being bonded -- it was very powerful to think of that in a relationship between the two. Good job!
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
Bonding stories has been told countless of time, I thought by decribing them this way, the readers get to colours the situation in whichever way they like!Thank you for reviewing! =)
you could use these 100 word drabbles as chapter outlines, but they are really good as they are as well. to me, 100 word drabbles are such teases :P
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
Aw, thank you! I'm sorry that they teases you so much, but I'm glad that you find them enjoyable just the same! =)
Anonymous
A story we might have seen elsewhere (this is the wonderful world of SSHG, LOL) but told so beautifully, so sparely. I admire the restraint you show and how each word, and especially each sentence, seems carefully chosen.
Please continue.
Author's Response: 100-words is 'supposed' to be easy, isn't it? Pfft... My first draft often went overboard by 20 words at least! >_< And then I would tear my hair out to reduce them to the correct 100-word block.
The next part is in queue!
Thanks for review! =)
The last line was so moving. These 3 words summarize so much Severus' life. You're brilliant.
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
Thank you for your kind words! :) That part of Severus' life has been told many times in fanfics before, I thought summarizing them should be enough. :)Thank you again! =)
The plot grows thicker and thicker. I have more questions than answers young lady. 
I will attempt patience for the next installment. Keep in mind I am not skilled at waiting quietly. HURRY UP!!!
Response from zyra (Author of As He Lay In The Dark)
I'd be more than happy to answer your questions as long as they don't contain any spoiler for later chapters ... :)The next part is in queue ... See, I'm not that heartless to my readers, in fact I love them too much! *g*Thank you for your review! =D